Dear Parents/Guardians,

As you are all aware, New Jersey strongly discourages all non-essential interstate travel at this time. The complete instructions can be found here but for the purpose of this message, please refer to the information below excerpted from the state website:

Travelers and residents returning from any U.S. state or territory beyond the immediate region (New York, Connecticut, Pennsylvania, and Delaware) should self-quarantine at their home, hotel, or other temporary lodging following recommendations from the CDC:

• If travel is unavoidable, travelers should consider getting tested with a viral test (not an antibody test) 1-3 days before the trip and again 3-5 days after the trip.
• If travelers test positive, they should self-isolate for at least 10 days and should postpone travel during that time.
• If travelers test negative, they should quarantine for a full 7 days after travel.
• If testing is not available (or if the results are delayed), travelers should quarantine for 10 days after travel.

The advisory is no longer specific to certain states. Because of the high number of case counts across all states, there is an increased risk of spread of COVID-19 upon return from any travel.

As we approach Spring Break, we encourage families to be cognizant of these travel restrictions while planning trips. While these restrictions are still in place in NJ, residents are discouraged from non-essential travel outside of the region (per the state of New Jersey). If travel is necessary, you and your children will still need to quarantine upon return from any area identified by the state of NJ. The quarantine period for travel is now 7 days from the date of return with a negative test result from day 3, 4, or 5 of quarantine.

It is important to note that as of this writing, the NJ Department of Health and our local health official have confirmed and reconfirmed that the travel restriction and need for quarantine applies even to individuals who have been fully vaccinated. Should you need to travel, please reach out to your child's school nurse for information specific to your family and the situation.

We appreciate all that you have done as a community, and continue to do, during this pandemic and hybrid learning and understand that the desire for travel, visiting other places, and seeing loved ones is felt by everyone. This has been a long road, coupled with a snowy winter that only intensifies the desire to “spring” free and get a change of scenery. We ask that you remain mindful about how far we have come and continue to practice safety measures in accordance with the guidance set forth by the NJDOH and the CDC so that we can all limit our exposure to remain healthy until we are all vaccinated.

Thank you for your attention in this matter.

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