P.S. 40 The George Washington Carver School

Our School's COVID Plan

Welcome to our COVID response page. Below you’ll find all the critical information about how P.S. 40 is changing the way we operate to reduce the risk of COVID infection.

We are doing everything we can to make sure staff, students, and families are safe.

Please check back regularly, as we will update the information here as conditions change.

Last Updated: March, 2023

Safety Precautions Taken By Our School

In addition to asking everyone to wear masks, wash hands, and maintain social distancing, our school has taken several steps to improve the safety of our staff and students. These steps have been recommended by local health authorities to reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19 and other illnesses.

Masks are now optional.
Improvements in ventilation: In an effort to maximize air circulation, we are opening windows whenever possible and have added industrial fans to high-traffic areas.
Increases in cleaning frequency: Our custodial team is committed to cleaning all classrooms carefully. In addition, all classroom teachers have been provided with sanitizing wipes to wipe down surfaces and shared resources on an as-needed basis throughout the school day.
Hand sanitation: All bathrooms have been stocked with extra soap for frequent hand washing. In addition, we have provided teachers with hand sanitizer for the classroom and added hand sanitizer stations in common areas.

Key Contacts

If you have any questions about the COVID-19 plan, please contact Principal Antoine:

lantoin@schools.nyc.gov

Address

265 Ralph Avenue, Brooklyn, NY 11233

Department of Education COVID-19 Guidance

CLICK HERE to read the official COVID-19 guidance letter from the NYC Department of Health & Department of Education.

COVID-19 Vaccinations

Everyone 6 months of age and older is now eligible for COVID-19 vaccination. All school children who are 5 years of age and older are eligible for a COVID-19 booster. This includes individuals who have been fully vaccinated and have not received an additional vaccination this calendar year.

If your child tests positive for COVID-19...

You should follow the CDC’s Isolation Guidance.

After a positive test, your child should stay home for at least 5 days and isolate from others in your home. They likely most infectious during these first 5 days.
A negative test is NOT required to return back to school after 5 days.
Your child should wear a mask after returning to school for 5 additional days.

If you know your child has been exposed to someone who has tested positive for COVID-19...

You should follow the CDC’s Exposure Guidance.

After the exposure to someone who has tested positive, your child should wear a mask to prevent potential spread.
Your child should take a COVID-19 test after 5 days of exposure.
If you child starts to have symptoms, you should have your child tested and follow the CDC's Isolation Guidance.

STAY UP TO DATE!

To stay up to date with any changes to procedures or scheduling, please bookmark this page on your browser. We'll also be sending out emails to all families.