District News: Confirmed Covid-19 Case at Devon Middle School - Distance Learning Day on December 14, 2021

Title: Confirmed Covid-19 Case at Devon Middle School - Distance Learning Day on December 14, 2021
Body: December 13, 2021



 

Dear Parents and Guardians of Devon Middle School,

 

We were informed of a new Covid-19 case at Devon Middle School
late this evening. We are working with Public Health officials to identify any
students and school personnel who may have been in contact with the case. Anyone
identified as a close contact will receive a letter from Public Health with
specific instructions on what to do next. This letter will be sent by your
school principal or school administrator.

 

Whereas we were notified of this case late in the evening, we will
need to move to a distance learning day tomorrow, Tuesday, December 14, to
allow time for contract tracing to occur. This means students do not come to
school tomorrow. Instead, teachers will reach
out to families with learning activities for the day. We recognize
that the opportunity to connect with the school may vary among families. Please
do not worry if you cannot connect. We understand that this is short

 

We will continue to monitor case numbers at the school
carefully. Unless notified otherwise, students should plan to attend
school on Wednesday, December 15.

 

It is natural to want to know if your child may have been exposed
to the virus but to protect the privacy of students and school personnel,
details, such as names, will not be released.

 

Children and young people look to the adults in their lives to
guide them on how to react to worrying and stressful events. Parents are
encouraged to talk to their children about any anxieties and remind them to
treat one another with kindness and respect, in person and on social media.

 

If your child is showing any symptoms of Covid-19, you should:

 
Register them online for a test by
clicking “Get tested” on the GNB coronavirus website (www.gnb.ca/coronavirus). OR,
Contact Tele-Care 811. The 811 operators
will evaluate your child before sending them for testing.
 

If you have health-related questions, please write to COVID-19NB@gnb.ca.

 

Thank you for your continued support as we respond to the
pandemic.

 

Sincerely,

 

Jay Colpitts, Director of Schools for Covid-19 Response

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