NUSD: 9.22.2021 NUSD Covid Update

Novato CA

23 September, 2021

10:30 AM

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Press release from the Novato Unified School District: lbenjamin September 22nd, 2021 9.22.2021 NUSD Covid Update Dear NUSD Community, Hope this finds you well as we move into the fall.  Like much of Marin County, NUSD saw an increase in positive Covid-19 cases following the Labor Day weekend. For the safety of all students and staff: Please stay home if you or your student are experiencing any symptoms. Get tested as soon as possible and stay home until you have the results. For students and staff, please let the school know of the results. Here is a link to testing sites in Marin County https://coronavirus.marinhhs.org/testing. Each school has a supply of Binax Rapid Antigen Tests that can be used for symptomatic students and staff. Please contact the principal or office manager at your school for more information. On September 10, 2021, Marin Public Health issued guidelines for youth performing arts, sports, and extracurricular activities.  You can find that guidance here. Here are a few of the highlights: Masks are required indoors for all participants, coaches, personnel, and spectators. Performing arts (drama, music, singing, etc.), sports, and extracurricular activities are considered high-risk activities, especially when conducted indoors. Music is considered a high-risk activity especially when indoors. When practicable, relocate high-risk activities outdoors. Overnight travel (field trips, etc.) are considered a high-risk activity and is not recommended. A few reminders: 2021-2022 NUSD Student and Family Handbook is available in English and Spanish. You can find them here https://nusd.org/safety-information/ along with the Decision Trees. The Decision Trees were updated as of 8/30/21 and can be found here for Vaccinated and Unvaccinated or Partially Vaccinated We created a Covid-19 Scenario Infographic for Supervised TK-12 School Exposure. They can be found here in English and Spanish. Each week the NUSD Covid Dashboard is updated, and you can view it here. If you have any questions, please let us know. The Covid Team Jan La Torre-Derby, Jennifer Larson, Leslie Benjamin, Mariah Fisher, Jennifer Albini, Barbara Roddie, Amanda Langford, Mike Casper, and Mark Brewer Novato Unified School District 1015 7th Street Novato, CA 94945 415.897.4201 415.612.3500 [email protected] Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM       This press release was produced by the Novato Unified School District. The views expressed here are the author's own.