COVID-19 Information

• School closures and updates will be communicated using the district’s standard channels of communication, including phone calls, emails, BRCS website, and social media.
  

• To ensure notifications are received, parents and guardians should verify that their phone numbers and email addresses are correct in Harmony 3.

• Please email Trish Gladish tgladish@barr.k12.in.us if you need information about meal assistance.

• The district will continue to clean and disinfect schools, facilities and school buses in alignment with guidance from the CDC.
  

• Custodial staff are focusing extra attention on sanitizing high traffic areas and commonly used surfaces including counters, tabletops, doorknobs, bathroom fixtures, toilets, phones, light switches, keyboards, and tablets.

Concern over this new virus can make children and families anxious. Below are resources how best to talk to your child about COVID-19.

• How to Talk to Your Child About COVID-19 -- A Resource For Parents

• Talking With Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

• Coping With Stress During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)

• World Health Organization

• Indiana Department of Health