Dear Staff and Families:
The Neenah Joint School District values the health and well-being of our students, staff and families. We work throughout the year to promote healthy schools. Safety is always our priority.
As the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) share more information about COVID-19, or the coronavirus, we want you to know that we are regularly in contact with the Winnebago County Health Department. Our school nurses and school health services staff work alongside school administrators to plan and respond to emerging communicable disease concerns following the guidance of the public health department and CDC recommendations.
A continued theme from public health officials is that it is currently flu and respiratory disease season and getting vaccinated for influenza, taking everyday preventive actions to stop the spread of germs, and taking flu antivirals if prescribed is recommended. CDC always recommends everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including:
Wash your hands frequently with soap and water
Help your students to wash their hands well
Do not drop off your sick child at school
Stay home when you're sick
Cover your nose and mouth when coughing and sneezing
Avoid close contact with anyone with cold or flu-like symptoms
If a student is out ill, please notify the school office of the symptoms present so illnesses can be tracked and the health department can be updated.
We have provided links to important information below to help you become more informed about this virus.
Links below to the Centers for Disease Control information about COVID-19:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html
Links to the Wisconsin Department of Health Services information about COVID-19:
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/disease/covid-19.htm
https://www.dhs.wisconsin.gov/outbreaks/index.htm
Link to the Wisconsin Department of Public Instruction webpage:
https://dpi.wi.gov/sspw/2019-novel-coronavirus
There is also a frequently asked questions document attached at the bottom of this e-mail.
The COVID-19 situation is constantly evolving and changing. We understand there is uncertainty involved in this situation. We plan to keep you informed as needed. We encourage you to contact the District school nurse or local public health department if you have further questions.
Sincerely,
Michelle Kaczorowski
NJSD School Nurse Coordinator
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