I heard from Ms. Gail this evening and she has been in close contact with 2 people that just received positive PCR tests. Ms. Gail will be off tomorrow to get tested as well.

Giving you a quick update on classroom happenings. My family, including my husband, have tested positive for COVID. He got his results yesterday evening. I have some cold like symptoms and I am searching for a place to get tested. I had zero luck today and the earliest test I could schedule is on Wednesday. I have a few other places to try tomorrow, as they are not open on Sunday. Ms. Sisoy also has COVID and is not able to return to in-person instruction until next Monday 1/10. She is feeling fine and her symptoms are mild. Beyond thankful that our vaccinations are doing their job! I have put in for a substitute tomorrow so I can continue to search for a PCR test. Ms. Gail will be in the classroom tomorrow. Below is the email from our principal just in case you missed it.

Greetings Howe School Family,

As we return to school tomorrow, I want to take a moment to thank you all for your generosity and thoughtfulness this holiday season. I also want to wish you all a happy, healthy, and prosperous new year.

As you may be aware, covid cases are continuing to spread at a high rate throughout the nation. As we return it is very important that we closely monitor our staff and students and that we are following our mitigation plans. Please help us keep our students healthy and in school by doing the following:

• If your child or anyone in your household has been exposed over the Holiday Break to Covid, please keep your child home from school and contact the school office for further guidance.
• If your child or anyone in your household has any symptoms of illness or has tested positive for covid, please keep your child home from school and contact the school office for further guidance.
• If your child or anyone in your household is unable to pass the Daily District Screener, please keep your child home from school and contact the school office for further guidance.
• If your child or anyone in your household has a covid test result that is pending-either rapid or PCR, please keep your child home from school and contact the school office for further guidance.

We need every individual to follow this advisory message in order for us to help mitigate the spread of Covid-19 within our school community.

Thank you,

Mrs. Fournier