WWMS CHALLENGER
January 2022
Happy New Year!
Let me begin by wishing you all a Happy New Year filled with many successes and continued progress. During winter break, I hope you had the chance to catch up with friends and family and enjoy some rest and relaxation. I certainly spent some time reflecting on 2021 and thinking about the work and opportunities that lie ahead in 2022.
Although 2022 has already begun with new challenges, one thing I am sure of is that we will navigate these challenges together as a school community. At WWMS, we place great value on seeing our students showing continued success with academic, social, and emotional progress. I am excited to begin our work for the second half of the school year to ensure that learning continues. As we ring in the new year, we see this as an opportunity to check in with students and families to ensure that our students are on-track, prepared and ready for the second half of the year. What I have observed, as we approach the midpoint of the school year, is that students are academically strong and that our instructional and support team remains energized.
Woodrow Wilson Middle School continues to strive to become a school focused on educational equity by finding unique and innovative ways to partner, support and create opportunities that make our school a place where all children enjoy learning, develop strong relationships, and continue to grow each day socially, emotionally, and academically. As always, thank you for your continued support.
Best regards,
Mrs. Blevins
Covid Guidelines FAQ's
What should I do if my child has Covid Symptoms?
Keep them home and contact the school for more guidance.
Who should I email at the school if my child is Covid Positive OR if they are a Close Contact?
Please email the building principal at Jennifer.blevins@edison.k12.nj.us so that the quarantine can be issued. Please send the email as soon as you receive the information so that the school can properly Contact Trace and provide Remote Access to Instruction.
What is the definition of a Close Contact?
A Close Contact is defined as being within 6 feet of a person that has tested Covid Positive in the last 24 hours.
What does it mean to be "Fully Vaccinated?"
To be fully vaccinated an individual should be two weeks past their second dose.
Do I need to quarantine as a Close Contact if I am fully vaccinated?
NO, a fully vaccinated individual does not need to quarantine as long as they have no symptoms.
What if I had Covid in the last 90 days?
An individual does not need to quarantine if they have had Covid in the last 90 days and have no symptoms.
Why is the CDC recommendations for quarantine different than the school recommendations?
Although the CDC has updated guidance on quarantine for the general population, NJ Department of Education has not adopted the new CDC Guidelines in its guidance for schools.
Is Remote Access to Instruction available for my child?
Remote Access to Instruction is only available for your child if they are Covid Positive or have been identified as a Close Contact.
My Child was identified as a Close Contact, can they return to school sooner than 10 days?
Yes, if they receive a NEGATIVE Covid test between day 5-7 they may return to school on Day 8. Email negative results to Jennifer.blevins@edison.k12.nj.us PRIOR to sending your child to school to receive clearance.
Does my child need a Covid Negative test to return to school?
No, as long as the quarantine time has expired and they have no symptoms they may return to school.