Community Letter 2.27.2022

February 27, 2022

Dear M.S.A.D. #60 Community;

The purpose of this letter is to share some updates as we head into school tomorrow. Just a reminder that we typically see a spike in positive COVID-19 cases when students and staff head back to school from a holiday or scheduled break. Please monitor your student for the below symptoms and keep your them home from school following the flow chart accompanying this correspondence:

• fever or chills • new loss of taste or smell

• cough • sore throat

• shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • congestion or runny nose

• fatigue • nausea or vomiting

• muscle or body aches • diarrhea

• headache

This past Friday, the federal CDC released changes to some of the COVID-19 guidelines. The Maine CDC is working through those changes, along with state specific data, and will communicate updated recommendations based on the above factors. Once released, the district will review guidelines and respond accordingly. In the meantime, please continue with current daily procedures which include; daily symptom checking, frequent hand washing, wearing masks on the school bus and during the school day.

If your student tested positive COVID-19 during break, please contact the school nurse for further information. We greatly appreciate the efforts of our entire school community.

Continued information will be provided throughout the school week.

Sincerely,

Audra Beauvais

Superintendent of Schools