-Mrs. Newman

Greetings!

After three long years of ever-changing pandemic exclusion guidance, we have finally reached the final stage--Widespread Population Immunity!! Please see the excerpt below from a recent ODE update, effective today, 5/11/2023:

*A five-day period of isolation for those infected with COVID-19 will also no longer be recommended for the general population, including people in K-12 education settings. Oregon public health officials believe widespread population immunity due to vaccination and repeated infections means most COVID-19 infections are now likely asymptomatic or mildly symptomatic, and the five-day isolation period is doing little to reduce transmission. The recommendation for the general population will be to stay home until fever free for 24 hours and symptoms are improving; to avoid contact with individuals at increased risk for severe disease, including older adults and those with underlying medical conditions; and to consider masking for 10 days.

Operationally, this means that we will treat COVID similarly to any other illness, and follow the symptoms-based exclusion guidance. [Fever-free for 24 hours without fever reducing medication, unexplained vomiting free for 48 hours, diarrhea free for 48 hours.]

Thank you!

Amanda

Monday, May 15- Friday, May 19: 4th Grade Swimming Lessons

Monday, May 15-Monday May 22: Read A-Thon!

Friday, May 19, 2023: Late start

Wednesday, May 24, 2023: K/1 Zoo field trip

Friday, May 26, 2023: Late start

Monday, May 29, 2023: NO SCHOOL-HOLIDAY