Divine Providence School
August 5, 2021 Home and School Summer Connection
First day of school is August 19th with a 1:30 dismissal
August Update
All students, regardless of vaccination status must wear a mask in school. Masks will not be worn outside
Teachers need to keep students 3 feet apart when possible.
Parents are responsible to do a wellness check before bringing their child to school. If your child has a fever or any symptoms of COVID, they must stay home and you must inform the school
A student that becomes sick at school will also be sent home with all siblings. Student and siblings can return the next day as long as they are symptom free.
A child must remain home if they have a fever until they are fever free for at least 24 hours without any medication.
If a child is absent two or more days, they must have a negative COVID test or an alternate diagnosis from a doctor.
If a child is tested for COVID, all siblings must remain home until a result of the test has been determined.
If a child tests positive for COVID, they must self isolate at home for 10 days before returning to school. They must be symptom and fever free
If a child tests positive, only students that are within 3 feet of a positive individual will need to quarantine. You will be notified. There is no remote school option.
Vaccinated staff and students will not need to quarantine if they are asymptomatic
Travel- Fully vaccinated individuals do not need to quarantine, non vaccinated must obtain a negative COVID test realist no more than 72 hours prior to their return home or quarantine for a 10 day period upon return. Please call Mrs. LeTourneau if you plan on any international travel.
If your child has been vaccinated, please forward a copy of their vaccination card to the following email with your child's name in the subject line: covidvax@divineprovidenceschool.org
Last school year, our protocols worked. Our students stayed safe from the transmission of COVID19. For this reason, as a reminder, we will only conduct in person learning. Should a student still test negative would be the only time the entire class may need to pivot to remote learning.
Please see below if your child has medical forms to turn in this school year. Forms not returned in a timely manner can result in an interruption of attendance as this is a State of Illinois requirement.
Face Masks
All masks need to be a solid color. Please do not wear a mask that has the valve on it. The Divine Providence Masks sold last year are still acceptable.
Please make sure your child's mask is clean! Have a new mask for every day with a few spares in case their mask may get dirty or wet while at school. Solid color disposable masks are acceptable.
Student iPads and Bluetooth devices
New for the 2021-2022 school year- Students may not bring any bluetooth devices. This includes keyboards or AIR PODS.
They school iPad should be exactly that. Used for school only. Students may not use messaging at any time, for any reason during the school day. We recommend taking messaging apps off their school iPad. It is also recommended that your child do not have games or game apps on they school iPad.
Question!
What are the requirements for my student's iPad?
There are several iPads available- iPad mini, iPad Air, iPad Pro. When shopping for your child's iPad, they do not need the biggest and best device. We recommend to purchase a device that has as much storage as you can afford. While the apps, etc that they will be using do not use much storage, the updates from Apple to run the apps does take storage.
Know someone who needs assistance?
There are many reasons people may need help right now. Maybe it's job loss or illness. Whatever the reason for the need, the Society of St. Vincent De Paul can help.
If you, or anyone you know, could use some help, please call the Divine Infant Rectory 708-865-8071 or the Divine Providence Rectory 708-562-3364
All information is kept strictly confidential.
HEALTH REQUIREMENTS DUE FOR NEXT SCHOOL YEAR!
Divine Providence Staff 2021-2022
Divine Providence School/ Mary, Mother of Divine Grace Parish
Website: marymotherofdivinegrace.org
Location: 2500 Mayfair Ave, Westchester, IL, USA
Phone: 708-562-2258