This week’s Curiosity Corner includes a few basic terms and definitions to help you feel more comfortable with what we mean by “gender inclusivity.” Check out the list here, which includes short videos to help explain the words.

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1E61unQZLuQJmaiTXf-u675cFmp5HsUO5EnJU1IffPZU/edit?usp=sharing 

It’s that time of year already when illness is ramping up! We have begun seeing students and staff with various symptoms in our schools, so we wanted to share the guidance below regarding our illness protocol. This protocol is the same for all schools across the district.

There isn't a specific COVID protocol this year. In accordance with the current CDC guidance, COVID is being treated as any other respiratory virus. Symptoms of respiratory viruses can include fever, chills, fatigue, cough, runny nose, and headache, among others. If a student/staff member doesn't feel well enough to be in school, they should stay home. If they have fever (greater than or equal to 100℉)/vomiting/diarrhea, they must stay home. Testing for COVID is not required, but if a student/staff member tests and it is positive, they should stay home until they are feeling better. With COVID or other viruses/illness, one can return to school when:

• symptoms have improved, AND

• they are 24 hours free of fever (without the use of fever-reducing medication), vomiting and/or diarrhea.

*Increased precautions such as masking are recommended for 5 days, particularly if coughing a lot.

For more information, call 802-828-1045 or visit https://www.vsha.org/housing-portfolio/ .