Optional Testing Available for Students Ages 5 and Up at Schools: Students may participate in optional PCR testing available at schools, every other Wed with the next date being Nov. 10. The testing is optional and not required. To participate, an initial consent form must be on file from a parent. Testing will be done in school using a nasal swab and test results will be sent to parents by email from the lab. Please click to give consent: https://www.cic-health.com/vermont
WHAT TO EXPECT:
➤ You will get a verification email from Binx, the lab that processes the tests, after signing up.
➤ The Binx email will tell you how to set up an account to get your results. Results should be in your account early Friday morning.
➤ Here is a video that explains the process of testing. COVID-19 testing in Vermont: How take your own sample - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-aVTu2rja5k
VACCINATION UPDATES & CLINICS: Children ages 5-11 are now eligible for a vaccine. The VT Department of Health web page is full of resources for parents about the vaccine. Local pediatricians are also ready to answer questions and help parents with their decisions and can even give the shots. VDH has chosen two of our schools to hold vaccination clinics, thus far:
➤ Leicester (OCA): Thursday, Nov. 18 (1st dose with the second dose scheduled for Dec 9)
➤ Neshobe: Tuesday, Dec. 14 (with the second dose scheduled for Jan. 4)
TO REGISTER: Although we were first told these clinics would be closed just for our families, the state has opened registration to the public and slots are limited. Please use the state registration website VDH COVID-19 portal (linked below👇) to register or call the Dept of Health 855-722-7878, Mon - Fri 8 AM - 4:30 PM, Sat and Sun 10 AM - 3 PM to register, give consent, or if you have problems with registration. We cannot register students ourselves as parents must give consent.
https://vermont.force.com/events/s/selfregistration
RNESU Parent Update Nov 5 just posted in News and sent by email. Learn about snow days and sign up to participate in an equity focus group!
~From Lothrop School
Bus #26 and #2 will be combined again this afternoon, drop off times will vary.
~From Lothrop Principal:
Buses #2 and #26 will combine for the PM run today, 11/3. Drop off times will vary.
Vaccination clinics coming to #RNESU schools of Leicester and Neshobe. See news feed for more information www.rnesu.org
~From Lothrop Principal
Bus #2 will run about 30 minutes late today as they are short staffed. Bus #26 will run its regular route and then do Bus#2’s route.
Bus 26 route is expected to be on time.
Both Bus 26 and 2 will combine for the afternoon, so drop off times will vary.
~From Lothrop Principal
Confirmation-Trunk or Treat will be at 3:00 PM-4:00 PM today at the Town Offices.
The Rutland Parade has been cancelled, but will be handing out candy from 4:00-6:00 PM at their Rec.
Upcoming School Board Meetings: In August, Board meetings returned to in-person meetings with a zoom option for those who wish to attend virtually. Meeting information can be found on the district calendar!
OVUU Board meets Nov. 3, 6 pm @ OVUHS Library
BUU Board meets Nov. 15, 18, 6 pm
RNESU Board meets Nov. 17, 5 pm @ Neshobe School
Flu Shot Reminder: It is that time of year again- please consider getting a flu shot for your child. COVID and flu together do not mix well and may be hard to tell apart for the schools as well. Thanks for helping to keep us all well!
OV Quarter 1 Ends November 3rd! OV parents should check their child’s portal for progress grades as the quarter comes to a close. If you are not sure how to check it, please contact the school.
~From Lothrop Principal
A reminder about tomorrow’s Halloween Parade:
*1:15 PM Start Time
*Families can view from Pleasant Street
*No costume face masks
*Please send in a note if you will be picking up your child after the parade.
*All children leaving with families will return to their classrooms after the parade and then proceed to the pickup line in the lower lot for early dismissal.
Looking forward to it!
Oct 28, 2021
If you gave consent for your child to be part of surveillance testing and participated yesterday in school, you should receive an email from Binx lab to set up an account to get your results. Results are usually in early morning on Fridays. Please check your results before sending your child to school on Friday.
If you have not given consent but still wish to for future Wednesday please go to this web page to give consent or ask your school for a consent form.
CIC Health COVID-19 Testing for Schools Consent webpage
Oct 28, 2021
Dear Parents,
If you gave consent for your child to be part of surveillance testing and participated yesterday in school, you should receive an email from Binx lab to set up an account to get your results. Results are usually in early morning on Fridays. Please check your results before sending your child to school on Friday.
If you have not given consent but still wish to for future Wednesday please go to thie web page in the parent letter to give consent or ask your school for a consent form.
~From Lothrop Principal
Buses #2 and #26 will need to combine this afternoon, so drop off times may be a little different than usual.
~From Lothrop Principal!
Red Ribbon Week begins tomorrow. Here are the activities planned:
Monday: Silly/Crazy Hair Day
Tuesday: Boots
Wednesday: Tie or Scarf
Thursday: Wear Red
Friday: Bring a costume to put on in the afternoon.
Interested in having your child tested at school for COVID regularly? See News for full information on how to give consent for this.
~From Lothrop Principal! Hat day tomorrow, Oct. 19th. Whole school celebration!
Regrettably, the Lothrop PTO and Pittsford Rec will need to postpone Movie Night scheduled for this evening. They plan to reschedule for next Sat. Oct, 23 from 6-9. Reserved tickets for tonight will be honored and if you were unable to attend tonight, you can reserve for next week. This event will remain FREE! I have included the flier with the QR code if you would like to reserve for next week! (Date will change to the 23rd.)
Staffing and Bus Transportation Issues: We continue to have significant issues with finding substitute teachers and bus drivers. Like our colleagues around us, we are not fully staffed and we are not getting applicants. The result is that buses are being asked to do double runs, making some kids late and others very early. This schedule changes on a daily basis in response to what staffing we do have. This is very disruptive to families and we deeply regret this. If you know of anyone interested in being a bus driver or a substitute teacher, please have them contact our HR department. We are in dire need!
GUIDANCE: WHEN TO KEEP YOUR CHILD HOME: Per VT Dept of Health guidelines, students and staff with symptoms of COVID should be excluded from school. If your child has any of the following symptoms, they need to stay home until their symptoms have been improved for at least 24 hours without the use of Tylenol or Ibuprofen. If your child has one or more symptoms for more than 24 hours, please consult their healthcare provider for guidance and testing. If your child is tested for COVID, they should stay home until negative test results are received. Written test results will be required before returning to school.
➤ Fever
➤ Cough
➤ Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
➤ Fatigue (Very Tired)
➤ Muscle aches
➤ Headache
➤ New loss of taste or smell
➤ Sore throat
➤ Runny nose
➤ Nausea or Vomiting
➤ Diarrhea