10/21/2021 10:45 AM
Subject: Confirmed Case of COVID-19: Close Contacts Quarantined
Dear P.S. 008 Isaac Varian at 3010 BRIGGS AVENUE Community:
The NYC Department of Health and Mental Hygiene (DOHMH) and the NYC Test + Trace Corps (T2) have determined that a member of our school community has tested positive for COVID-19 and may have exposed others while at school.
Below you will find guidance on next steps that will help keep you, your child, and our school community healthy and safe. The information below reflects the expertise of DOHMH, T2, and the New York City Department of Education (DOE).
What Happens Now?
● Students and staff who are considered close contacts of the individual who tested positive have been notified of the need to quarantine for 10 days from their last contact with the person who tested positive. These students and staff will transition to fully remote teaching and learning for this period.
● T2 and DOHMH will complete their investigation to identify and notify any other close contacts in the building, who will also need to quarantine for 10 days.
● Any staff or students who are fully vaccinated OR students who were recently (within the past three months) diagnosed with COVID-19 and finished isolation in the past 90 days will NOT need to quarantine as long as they have no COVID-19 symptoms. People who are fully vaccinated have received both shots of a two shot regimen or one shot of a single shot regimen and 14 days or more have elapsed since their last shot.
● Unvaccinated students and staff who are considered close contacts may test out of quarantine in order to return to their classrooms on the eighth day of quarantine. In order to do so, students should take a COVID-19 test on their fifth day of quarantine in order to re-enter class on the eighth day. Students must submit proof of a negative test through the DOE’s COVID-19 Vaccination Portal.
● Anyone with a positive COVID-19 test will not return to the school until they are no longer infectious.
● All areas visited by the person with COVID-19 will be deep cleaned, disinfected, and reopened.
● If your child is feeling sick, keep them at home.
How do we stay healthy?
All New Yorkers age 12 or older are eligible to be vaccinated for COVID-19. If someone is fully vaccinated, they do not have to miss school, sports or work if there is a case in their classroom. People who are between 12 and 17 years old are eligible for the Pfizer vaccine only; all older ages are eligible for all three vaccines. Find a vaccine site today at https://vaccinefinder.nyc.gov/. There is no cost to be vaccinated.
Please remember to follow these important “Core Four” actions to prevent COVID-19 transmission:
1. Stay home if sick (except to get essential medical care, including COVID-19 testing).
2. Practice social distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people who are not members of your household.
3. Wear a face covering to reduce the spread of COVID-19.
4. Practice healthy hand hygiene: Wash your hands often or use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer; avoid touching your face; and cover your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.
How can I stay updated?
We will continue to closely follow directions from public health experts and proactively update you on any measures we are taking. To ensure we can reach you via text and email, please create a New York City Schools Account (NYCSA) as soon as possible by visiting schools.nyc.gov/nycsa.
To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care. To connect with resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319). For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus or call 311.
Sincerely,
CLAUDIA TAHIRAJ-SADRIJA
Flu Season is here! Check out all the information form the Montefiore School Health Program about the Flu and how to battle it. Read the links below:
Influenza Screening Form English.pdf
English CHAM_Pediatric_Flu_One-pager_2021_v02_09-01-21.pdf
National Hispanic Heritage Month is a period from September 15 to October 15
in the United States for recognizing the contributions and influence of Hispanic Americans
to the history, culture, and achievements of the United States.
Resources can be found at:
https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1sVaxnDuqCWYoT5jt85otMTYku4Z96Y8o7Q3ebd4WOiA/edit?usp=sharing
Italian-American Heritage and Culture Month is celebrated by proclamation
of the President and Congress in the United States to honor the achievements
and contributions of Italian immigrants and their descendants living in the United States,
particularly in the arts, science, and culture.
Resources can be found at:
SORA Library Link: https://soraapp.com/library/nycschools/curated-1253826/page-1
Indigenous Peoples' Day is a holiday that celebrates and honors
Native American peoples and commemorates their histories and cultures.
It is celebrated across the United States on the second Monday in October,
and is an official city and state holiday in various localities.
Resources can be found at:
Sora Library Link: https://soraapp.com/library/nycschools/curated-1256542/page-1
New E- Parent Enrollment Packets for the new school year.
Click below to easily fill them out in the language of your choice.
Please attend the CEC10 October Meeting. The information is listed below.
Topic: CEC10 October Calendar/Business Meeting
Time: Oct 26, 2021, 06:30 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada)
Join Zoom Meeting
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/88406155328?pwd=OUtUSFpBaDZ6QzVQUFFwSEFpcXVQUT09
Meeting ID: 884 0615 5328
Passcode: 323042
Spanish Line: Microsoft Teams
Call-In: 347-966-4114
PIN/Conference ID: 883 573 004#
COME JOIN US FOR OUR MIDDLE SCHOOL WORKSHOP
When: October 13, 2021. Time: 10a.m.
Michelle Capo is inviting you to a Scheduled Zoom meeting.
Join Zoom Meeting Link
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/86161804729?pwd=YmJiRm9lUmdPQWM3MW1IZVpxTE84QT09
Meeting ID: 861 6180 4729
Passcode: 631851
One tap mobile
+16465588656,,86161804729#,,,,
*631851# US (New York)
Friday October 15, 2021
WEAR PINK in Support Breast Cancer Awareness Month.
Dear Community School District 10,
CEC10 invites you to their September Calendar and Business meeting scheduled for Tuesday, September 28, 2021.
Attached kindly find the meeting flyer and below also please find all meeting details:
Date/Time: Tuesday September 28, 2021, at 6:30pm
Fecha/Hora: Martes 28 de Septiembre, 2021, a las 6:30pm
Via Zoom click this link/Via Zoom haga clic en el enlace a continuacion:
https://us02web.zoom.us/j/7915018756
Meeting ID/Numero de evento: 791 501 8756
Phone Option/Llame por telefono: 646-558-8656
Para interpretación en español, favor de llamar al siguiente número y utilice este número de identificación:347-966-4114
Identificación de conferencia: 667 376 056#
Join us and enjoy a day of music, health activities and raffles! Backpacks and school supplies will also be distributed while supplies last.
September 23rd. 2:00 PM- 6:00 PM.
Williamsbridge Oval Park Holt Place and, Reservoir Oval E. Bronx, NY 10467
Citywide Council on English Language Learners
Annual, Calendar and Business Meeting
Tuesday, September 14, 2021 6:15 p.m.
**In Person**
Tweed Courthouse, 52 Chambers Street – 2nd fl. Conf. Rm
New York, N.Y 10007
All DOE employees, students, families, and visitors seeking to enter DOE buildings must complete a health screening before entering DOE facilities.
Additional Safety Guidelines – Social Distancing and Wearing of Masks
Link to health screening https://healthscreening.schools.nyc/?type=G
*Please register in advance (by noon September 14) at ccell@schools.nyc.gov, or at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ccell-annual-calendar-and-business-meeting-tickets-167114797859 if you plan to attend in person. Space is very limited.
Otherwise you can join via Zoom please register in advance for this meeting:
https://nycdoe.zoom.us/meeting/register/tZAod-urpz0jG9auO3UomsfocGjHFms3RAa-
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
October's Pillar of the month is Communication.
Visit the Library page to learn more about this month
and try some fun activities associated with the pillar.
Middle School Workshop 10a.m. Mrs. Mercado & Ms. Capo
