October 15, 2020 Update

 

Dear parents, families, and the North Reading Public Schools community,

I'm writing today with just a few important reminders about school health and safety. The town of North Reading continues to remain in the “yellow” category and it is as important than ever that we follow all rules for physical distancing, social gatherings, mask wearing, and hand washing both in school and when at home.

Daily Health Screener

All staff and students should continue to complete our Daily Health Screener. This should be done in the morning before coming on the bus or campus (not the night before or after arrival).

Travel

With the holiday season approaching it is important to consider all the restrictions in place concerning travel.

As described on our Daily Health Screener, if you plan travel anywhere that is not considered a low risk state you need to contact your Principal or the Superintendent before returning to campus.

For anyone considering travel you must follow all of the COVID-19 Travel Order. In addition, the North Reading Public Schools requires that all students and staff who travel anywhere that is not a low risk state must produce a negative test or must quarantine in accordance with the travel order. This is an additional safety requirement for our schools beyond what the Governor’s order requires that we have deemed necessary to ensure the safety of all staff and students.

The specifics of what is required can be discussed with the principal or school nurse prior to travel as there are many extenuating circumstances that may be taken into consideration.

Using School Facilities During School Hours

As a reminder, community members are not allowed to use school facilities (track, tennis courts, etc.) during the school day. We will be sending a reminder message to the community but we also want to be sure that all of our parents and families are aware as well.

This is an ongoing safety consideration and it is especially important now, during this pandemic, that our students are physically distanced from anyone using the track or facilities during the school day or during school athletics or activities in the afternoon.

There are many signs posted on the fields but we will look to add additional reminders for everyone in the community in order to provide the safest environment for our students and staff.

As always, thank you for your support of our schools.

Be well,

Dr. Daly