Parent/Caregiver Materials

 

Why do Routine COVID Safety Checks?

  1. Keep Kids and Staff Safe: catch cases before they spread to other students and staff

  2. Keep our Schools Open: prevent further time away from in-person learning and friends by knowing whether it's COVID or just a cold

  3. Stop the Spread: avoid infecting a member of your household or community

 
 
 

What are the different types of COVID tests?

  • Nose Swab

    Used for: Routine COVID Safety Checks

    Our new swab tests are painless, fast, and so easy even a kindergartener can do it. It is not the “brain swab.” It only goes in the lower nostril.

    Results: in 24-48 hours

    Overseen by: school nurse

  • Saliva

    Used for: Routine COVID Safety Checks

    1 - 1.5ml of saliva spit into an individual tube. It does not take your DNA, it is only tested for COVID virus.

    Results: in 24-48 hours

    Overseen by: school nurse

  • BinaxNOW Swab

    Used for: Contact Tracing/”Test and Stay”

    This is a nose swab in the lower nostril, which is painless, fast, and easy. It is administered by a trained individual.

    Results: in 15 minutes

    Overseen by: school nurse

View the Isolation & Quarantine Protocols

COVID Safety Check Process

Routine COVID Checks are simple and easy. Share this simple 1-pager with your parents and caregivers!

 

Understanding Close Contacts Protocols

Parents now have a few choices if their student is considered a close contact. Share this 1-pager to help them understand how it impacts their learning environment.

 
Test and Stay Protocol

Parent/Caregiver FAQ

Share this simple 1-pager on common parent/caregiver FAQs.

 
Parent FAQ 8.11.2021

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES

 

Vaccination

Trust the Facts. Get the Vax

 

Additional Family Resources

  • Have P-EBT? Get SNAP!

    • Many students who got P-EBT could also be eligible for more monthly food money with SNAP

    • Now that P-EBT is likely ending, sign up for SNAP

    • More info: MAp-EBT.org

  • Child Tax Credit

    • If families haven't filed taxes in the last few years, they may be missing out on thousands of dollars in federal payments (including $250-$300 per child per month with the Child Tax Credit).

    • Families can file taxes to get the money, even if they have no or very low income.  

    • Learn more and find outreach materials in 11 languages at FindYourFunds.org.

  • Questions? Contact Sarah McKitterick (sarah@shahfoundation.org)