If a student tests positive for COVID-19 or has symptoms of COVID-19, or if a student has come into close contact (within 6 feet for 15 or more minutes over a 24 hour period) with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19, the parent must, do the following:

• Keep child at home.
• If child tests positive and lives in the same household with siblings who attend DVUSD schools, then other siblings should stay home as well.
• Complete the Student COVID-19 Information Form at https://url.dvusd.org/COVID19ReportingForm. (The form works best when using Chrome as your internet browser.)
• Email Nurse Gretchen Brunstein and Principal Gill informing them of the situation. Specify in the email if the situation involves a positive test, suspected positive test or close contact with someone who has had a positive test or suspected positive test. Include in the email: Name, student ID number, date of test and date that symptoms began, or indicate asymptomatic if no symptoms, and include a copy or picture of the positive test result.
• Complete regular student absence procedures for notifying school of student absence. Desert Sage School Attendance line: 623-445-4790
• If a parent has any questions, the parent can email COVID19concerns@dvusd.org and/or Nurse Gretchen Brunstein.
• A district or campus based representative will follow up with the parent regarding the received report and continue contact tracing data collection.

• It is recommended that items such as pencils, stickers, erasers, etc. be provided for birthday treats if the parent chooses. (Items must be delivered to the classroom at least 4 days prior to the day to be handed out, to maintain the 4 day quarantine practice for health and safety standards.)
  
• The ONLY food birthday treats that can be given at Desert Sage is the DVUSD Birthday Buckets ordered from the DVUSD Food and Nutrition Department. Food and Nutrition ensures that all dietary restrictions and allergies are accounted for within the classroom. For more information or to order contact our school Cafeteria Manager at 623-445-4714. Please be sure to place orders at least 2 weeks in advance of your child’s birthday.
  
• If food items are brought in for a birthday treat they will not be given out to the students. The food will be sent home with the student at the end of the school day.
  

If you need assistance call Mrs. Roque, school registrar at 623-445-4706.

• Students should not be on campus until 8:30 a.m. unless they are coming to school for breakfast (begins at 8:15 a.m.) Staff is not on duty throughout the campus prior to 8:30 a.m. and it is a safety concern if students are unattended.
• Please make sure to drop students off only in the designated "Drop-Off" area.
• Be patient and drive slowly throughout the parking lot.

Dismissal:

• Be respectful of our neighborhood. Do NOT block driveways while waiting for your student to reach you. Do NOT park your vehicle on the sidewalk, forcing students to walk into the street.
• If your student rides the bus, they are required to wear a face mask for the duration of the bus ride.
• Be patient and drive slowly throughout the parking lot.

Any attire that detracts from the learning environment is not acceptable. Students should dress in a manner that, in addition to the following guidelines, takes into consideration the educational environment, safety, health and welfare of self and others.

• Clothing must cover the entire buttocks. Shirts and tops may not expose bare midriffs, bare shoulders, nor be deeply or narrowly cut in the front, back, or under the arms. Halter tops, spaghetti straps, and strapless tops are not acceptable. Clothing that exposes undergarments will not be tolerated for males or females.

• Bare feet are never acceptable. In the interest of safety, shoes must be worn at all times. Closed shoes are to be worn for any type of physical activity, such as physical education, cheer practice, weight lifting, etc. Flip-flops are prohibited.

• Hair color should be of a natural color. No bright, distracting or unnatural colors are allowed (ex. pink, green, blue, purple, etc.)

• Jewelry or ornamentation shall not be worn if it presents a safety hazard to self and/or others.

• No hats may be worn inside any campus buildings at any time, except for properly approved occupational safety headgear required for special classes.

• Defamatory writing, obscene language or symbols, or symbols of drugs, sex, or alcohol on clothing or jewelry are expressly prohibited.

• Tattoos displaying defamatory writing, obscene language or symbols, or symbols of drugs, sex, or alcohol must be covered.

(Ref. DVUSD Policy JICA)

*Exceptions for special school activities or health considerations may be pre-approved by the principal.

• Friday, August 13: Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 20: Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
• Friday, August 27: Dismissal at 2:00 p.m.
• September 6-7, 2021: Labor Day Recess, no school
• Tuesday, September 14: PTO meeting at 4:15 p.m. in the library