Important Updates from EUSD
March 18, 2022
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- SDCOE Resources for Families: Ukraine
- COVID-19 Test Kits for Return from Spring Break
- Updates to the COVID-19 Decision Trees and FAQs
- Student Vaccination Records
- Video: Noon Duty Job Openings!
Dear Staff and Families,
It is hard for adults and children alike to escape the sights and sounds surrounding the invasion of Ukraine. We have had a number of families reach out with questions and concerns about how to talk to their children about the ongoing events in Ukraine. At a time where students may already feel anxious or concerned after two years weathering a pandemic, this conflict may add to their worries. Some students may have seen or overheard conversations about this conflict and may be concerned about the impacts. We also know we have staff and families that have loved ones in the region. We are including resources below that have been curated and vetted by the San Diego County Office of Education. These resources are not meant to be exhaustive, nor are they an endorsement of a particular political viewpoint. Please use them as you see fit to provide guidance and support as students navigate their emotions in a healthy, safe and productive way.
For All Ages
Helping Your Students Cope With a Violent World: Edutopia article features strategies for helping children make sense with historical perspective, feel empowered, and inspire them to feel hopeful.
How to Talk to Kids About Violence, Crime, and War: Common Sense Media gathers tips and conversation starters to help you talk to kids of different ages about the toughest topics.
Talking to Your Kids About War: VeryWell Family explores ways families can speak with young people about war, including tips on sharing information and restricting media coverage.
It makes sense that the attack on Ukraine is causing you anxiety, experts say. Here’s what to do: CNN article that features tips for people of all ages.
Resilience in a time of war: Tips for parents and teachers of elementary school children: This article from the American Psychological Association can help adults guide their young children beyond fear and to resilience.
For Military Families
The San Diego County Office of Education creates and curates resources to support military families and students and schools that serve military children.
Warmly,
Andrée Grey, Ed.D.
Superintendent
COVID-19 Test Kits for Return from Spring Break
Updates to the COVID-19 Decision Trees and FAQs
The COVID-19 Decision Tree and related frequently asked questions have been updated to reflect the following new guidance from CDPH.
- Masking: Students who are authorized to return from isolation or quarantine before Day 11 should (it’s no longer a “must”) mask indoors and outdoors when around others, regardless of vaccination status. However, per Cal/OSHA’s emergency temporary standards, employees who are authorized to return from isolation or quarantine before Day 11 must mask indoors and outdoors when around others, regardless of vaccination status.
- Group Tracing: All students who shared a common airspace for 15 minutes or more with a person who was contagious with COVID-19, including those who are fully vaccinated, must be notified that they should test on days 3, 4, or 5 following their last exposure. However, CDPH now says that students who are within 90 days of a prior verified COVID-19 infection should not test.
- Confirmation Testing or Returning to School When an Individual Has Symptoms: When a person receives a negative antigen test result within 48 hours of the onset of symptoms, they can now use a second antigen test (or a PCR or other NAAT) taken the following day to confirm the initial finding. If both tests are negative, the person can then return to school or work when they have been free of fever for at least 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications and their symptoms are improving.
Student Vaccination Records
If your child has completed both of their vaccinations for COVID-19, please share that information with us. Please bring a paper copy of the immunization record to the Heath Tech at your school.
If you have already provided vaccination records for your student, please know we have this information recorded in our system and there is not a need to resubmit. Thank you!
Video: Noon Duty Job Openings!
EUSD is Hiring!
To view open positions, please visit EdJoin.org!
Currently, we have Noon Supervisor positions available Districtwide.