Positive COVID-19 Case in 3K classroom.
January 24, 2021
Dear Parents of Our Lady of Martyrs School,
The health and safety of students and staff of the Our Lady of Martyrs School is our top priority. We are committed to ensuring that our school community has the information they need on COVID-19 (coronavirus) as we continue to navigate this public health emergency together.
Today we are writing to inform you that a member of the Our Lady of Martyrs School community self-reported a positive test result for COVID-19. We are handling this situation with the utmost seriousness. Since it would a violation of privacy laws to provide information about specific individuals and their circumstances, we will provide information on school operations as well as coronavirus related guidance from government agencies.
The day of last exposure was Friday, January 22, 2021. The CDC advises that any symptoms of COVID-19 (coronavirus) appear between 2 and 14 days from the date of exposure. If you were at the school on or two days before Friday, January 22, 2021, and need to quarantine as determined by the NYC Department of Health for 10 days, you will be notified in a separate communication. In addition, you may be contacted by contact tracers from NYS Department of Health or the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. At this time, it is important to listen to facts and not respond to fear, rumor, innuendo, or social media. I would encourage you to visit the CDC website www.CDC.gov and NYC DOHMH https://www1.nyc.gov/site/doh/covid/covid-19-main.page for additional factual information and resources.
I assure you that we are taking all appropriate action and following rigorous protocols developed by the CDC and the NYC Department of Health & Mental Hygiene. We contract with qualified, licensed cleaning professionals who regularly conduct deep cleaning and sanitization following CDC Guidelines using approved disinfectants who will complete another cleaning tonight beginning at 3:00 PM.
While we have all been diligent in fighting the spread of the virus, COVID-19 is still active in our communities. Here are the critical steps you can take to continue to protect yourself, our school community, and our community at large:
● Practice social/physical
distancing: Stay at least 6 feet away from people.
● Wear a face covering:
Protect those around you. Wearing a face covering helps reduce the spread of
COVID-19, especially if you are sick and don’t have symptoms. For more
information about face coverings, visit nyc.gov/health/coronavirus and look for
"FAQ about Face Coverings."
● Practice healthy hand
hygiene: Wash your hands often with soap and water or use an alcohol-based hand
sanitizer if soap and water are not available; clean frequently touched
surfaces regularly; avoid touching your face with unwashed hands; and cover
your cough or sneeze with your arm, not your hands.
● NYC & NYS now recommend
testing for everyone. For
information about testing, call your child’s medical provider, call 311
or visit nyc.gov/covidtest.
Testing is free at many sites and available regardless of immigration status.
For information about types of test please visit https://www.fda.gov/consumers/consumer-updates/coronavirus-testing-basics
● NYS Department of Health
Coronavirus Hotline: 1-888-364-3065
● NYC Department of Health
Coronavirus Hotline: 1-866-692-3641
We will continue to deliver as much information as
possible in a timely manner and as necessary proactively update you on any
measures we are taking as we closely follow directions from public
health experts.
During times like this, the safety and well-being of
our Catholic schools’ families and staff, as well as those in the broader
community around us, are our primary concern. Please continue to ask the
intercession of Our Lady, to protect, bring healing, and watch over the staff
and children of our school, parish and community.
Please do not hesitate to
reach out with any questions.
Sincerely,
Andrew G. Woods, principal
Zoom Virtual Tours
Touring Tuesdays
Begin January 26th and every Tuesday thereafter.
In order to assist parents who may wish to tour the school for registration for the 2021-2022 school year.
Zoom Virtual Tours will be arranged.
Parents are requested to call the school office at 212-567-3190 and either speak to Alba or Ms. McGarry regarding a Zoom Tour.
You will need to have an email address so that the Zoom information may be sent to you.
Parents will be able to visit the classroom(s) they are interested in for 5 minutes and be taken by an I-pad or Chrome book to other areas of the school. Student ambassadors from the 7th and 8th grade along with an office staff member will be assisting parents.
