Thread by @MarieTattersall

THIS IS THE BEST OUR SCHOOL CAN DO
THIS IS NOT EVEN CLOSE TO OK
I REFUSE TO SEND MY CHILD

Good morning KGJPS parents and caregivers,

We look forward to welcoming students back to in-person learning on Monday January 17th. Last evening, parents received a system message from

the TDSB. Please take time to review the changes in TPH and TDSB COVID-related operational procedures in order to best support a smooth transition for your child(ren) and family. I have added a few local reminders and clarifications below.

It is critical that all parents print or pick-up a copy of the new TDSB HEALTH PASS (updated January 10th) and complete/return it daily to determine each child’s access to school. This is now a three-page document. The last page is infographic which provides supporting

information that families may want to post at home and refer to as part of their decision-making process. The first two pages are meant to be copied on to a single sheet of paper (back and front) and then attached to each student’s backpack so that the staff member on duty can

quickly check it on the way into school each morning. If parents are unable to print the pass, they can pick one up from the envelope hanging beside the front door of the school.

N95 masks have arrived for school staff and we understand that additional masks for students will

be arriving over the next few weeks. In the meantime, parents are encouraged to ensure their child brings to school a few 3-ply, well-fitted masks. We know that masks which hang loosely in front of the face are not effective to prevent Omicron transmission. One mask element

that is helpful (and common in higher quality masks) is wire in the nose section so that the mask doesn’t leave gaps beside the nose. This is also extremely helpful for individuals wearing glasses who often deal with fogging issues. We will be reviewing proper mask wearing, as

well as social distancing and hand hygiene with students when we return to school next week.

Each of our regular classrooms has a HEPA filter. They arrived last spring and operate continually during the school day. In addition, our school will be continuing our past practice

of having at least two windows partially opened, as much as possible, throughout the school day. When we return on Monday, one additional step we will be taking is scheduling any eating times just before or after outdoor time so that students can eat in their classroom, wearing

their outdoor clothing, with the windows of the classroom more fully open. As usual, students are encouraged to dress in layers so that they can adjust their clothing for own their level of comfort.
In addition, parents are reminded that we are changing some of our morning

gathering spaces to better utilize our backyard and allow additional distancing between our cohorts. All classes are reminded to gather at the location of their class sign when they return on Monday.
Finally, parents who have borrowed Chromebooks to support their child's remote

learning are reminded to please return the device to my office window today before 2:00pm or to the front door of the school between 8:00-9:00 on Monday morning.

We will continue to communicate additional information and updates as we receive them. Please reach out if you have

specific questions and I will respond as soon as I am able throughout the day.

ME: TDSB HAS NOT CHANGED OPERATIONAL GUIDELINES AND MOVED SNACK OUTDOOR
2ND RATE 3PLY MASKS HAVE NOT ARRIVED
WASH HANDS BUT DON'T MONITOR AIR QUALITY
#notready #notready #notready #notready #notready