Dear Little Cedars Families,

As the year goes on, I am reflecting on all of the relationships I have made with the students at Little Cedars. This is a very special community of staff and students. However, with not having evening functions and volunteers in the building, it has been hard for me to make the connections with parents. I would love to hear from you and get to know you better. When you get a chance, I would love for you to send me a picture of you and your family and a note so I can get to know you better! anne.nielsen@sno.wednet.edu

For cuteness, below are pictures of my three crazy dogs! They are my "calm" when I get home each evening!

Don't forget that next week is the last week to refer students for Highly Capable.

Anne Nielsen

Principal

Link to the packet: https://www.sno.wednet.edu/Page/2365

Friday, February 11 - Completed referral packet deadline. Completed packets can be turned in at student home schools or the Snohomish School District Resource and Service Center (1601 Avenue D in Snohomish). There is a drop box at the district office. The testing dates and times can be found in the referral packet.

Questions can be directed to Linda Varner at 360-563-7296 or linda.varner@sno.wednet.edu and Julie Francois at 360-563-7258 or julie.francois@sno.wednet.edu.

The Washington State Department of Health updated its K-12 COVID-19 Requirements for the 2021-2022 School Year on January 7, 2022. Specifically, the new official requirements included:

• Updated isolation, quarantine, and testing recommendations to align with recent Centers for Disease Control and Prevention changes.
• Expanded eligibility for and activities allowed during modified quarantine in Test to Stay programs.







Information regarding the specifics of each of those changes, as well as implementation here in the Snohomish School District, are available at the district links below:

• Isolation (tested positive for COVID-19) – www.sno.wednet.edu/covid19/isolation
• Isolation reduced to five days at home since symptom onset or positive test. Must be symptom- and fever-free (no medication) to return after five days.
• If symptoms not resolved upon return, person must take another test. If still testing positive, individual must isolate another five days.
• Quarantine (close contact of someone who tested positive for COVID-19) – www.sno.wednet.edu/covid19/quarantine
• No quarantine needed if close contacts are asymptomatic and:
• Ages 18+ up to date with vaccines (primary series and boosters);
• Ages 5–17 completed primary series of vaccines; or
• Had confirmed COVID-19 in the last 90 days and recovered.
• The district and our schools offer the Test to Stay Program for students and staff who do not meet the above criteria and are close contacts.
• Those who choose not to participate in Test to Stay and choose not to test must quarantine for 10 days. Quarantine should last for 10 days after the last close contact. However, if any COVID-19 symptoms develop during the 10 days, the individual should isolate and get tested.
• Test to Stay Program - www.sno.wednet.edu/covid19/testtostay
• Test to Stay is now inclusive of all staff and students, regardless of where the exposure occurred.
• Those who choose not to participate in Test to Stay and choose not to test must quarantine for 10 days. Quarantine should last for 10 days after the last close contact. However, if any COVID-19 symptoms develop during the 10 days, the individual should isolate and get tested.
• Household Exposures – www.sno.wednet.edu/covid19/householdexposures
• Sick? – www.sno.wednet.edu/covid19/sickness
• Testing – www.sno.wednet.edu/covid19/testing
• District COVID-19 Self-Reporting Tool - www.sno.wednet.edu/covid19/selfreport
• Through our online Self-Reporting Tool, staff and families can report if they or their student have tested positive for COVID-19 or has been determined to be a close contact of someone who has tested positive for COVID-19.
• If a student or staff member tests positive or has been identified as a close contact of someone who has tested positive (non-school related exposure) for COVID-19, please let your school nurse or principal know so they are aware of isolation and quarantine dates and can provide support.




• District COVID-19 Dashboard – www.sno.wednet.edu/covid19/districtdashboard
• SimpleReport Rapid Antigen Testing Registration – www.sno.wednet.edu/simplereport
• u/simplereport

The Snohomish School District, the Snohomish Health District and the Washington State Department of Health (DOH) recognize the importance of students remaining in school after potential exposure to COVID-19 at school but are not showing any signs or symptoms of the virus. The Snohomish School District is participating in the DOH Test to Stay Program. The program will be implemented in our schools beginning Monday, December 6.

The state’s Test to Stay Program was introduced to keep exposed students in school after showing a negative test result to the COVID-19 virus. Students who are exposed at school would be tested with parental/guardian consent using rapid antigen tests administered by trained school personnel. A negative test result would allow students to stay in school.

In order to administer the rapid antigen tests, the state has mandated an online recording mechanism through a tool called SimpleReport. As part of the testing process, parents/guardians of students must enroll in the online registration tool at this link www.sno.wednet.edu/covidtestingregistration prior to testing. Students ages 18 and older can complete the registration process on their own. This online registration must be completed in order for our schools to administer the rapid antigen testing. In completing the online registration, parents/guardians or students (if ages 18 and older) will provide consent for this type of testing. All information will be maintained by the Washington State Department for Health and is strictly confidential.

Anyone who tests positive will be sent home immediately to isolate for 10 days. Positive results will be communicated to the Washington State Department of Health and the Snohomish Health District.

Participation Guidelines - DOH Test to Stay Program:

• Parent/guardian consent and registration of student is required.
• Students may attend school but may not participate in extra or co-curricular activities. Students must remain in modified quarantine outside of school for 7 days.
• Test #1 will be performed at school following recognition of exposure, and a second test will be collected 5-7 days after last exposure.
• If a student tests positive for COVID-19 at any time, they must isolate themselves at home and follow DOH isolation guidance.
• Fully vaccinated students who meet the definition of close contact and remain asymptomatic are not required to quarantine or participate in the DOH Test to Stay Program. However, they are welcome to participate and are encouraged to get tested 3-5 days after their exposure date.
• Students exposed to COVID-19 outside of school or as household contacts are not eligible to participate in this program, per the DOH.
• Students not meeting guidelines will return to out-of-school quarantine process.
• Students meeting the above guidelines may stay in school if they show negative results and show no symptoms of the virus.

The Snohomish School District is committed to keeping our schools safe and students healthy. Please join us by registering your child today. Please direct questions to your school principal or David Greene, COVID-19 Administrator, at 360-563-7245.

Important resources:

• K-12 COVID-19 Requirements for Summer 2021 and the 2021-2022 School Year

• Supplemental Considerations to Mitigate COVID-19 Transmission in K-12 Schools (Test to Stay Protocol)

• SimpleReport rapid antigen testing registration link
  

• Click here for a videos and resources regarding the BinaxNOW COVID–19 (manufactured by Abbott) rapid antigen tests

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