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Helpful Guides to Speak to Your Children about COVID-19
While you are home with your children this weekend, here are some helpful guides to speak to your children about COVID-19, the novel coronavirus and to re-instill proper handwashing techniques.
TALKING TO CHILDREN:
Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus) - A Parent Resource: This document provides guidance to parents on how to provide accurate prevention information and facts to students without causing undue alarm. (National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Nurses)
PROPER HANDWASHING:
The Centers for Disease Control (CDC) has launched a new national handwashing campaign. Learn how to make handwashing a healthy habit in your family here: https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/handwashing-family.html.
REMINDERS:
Prevention:
- Wash hands often with soap and water
- Avoid close contact with people who are sick
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose & mouth
- Stay home when you are sick
- Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue or your elbow
- Clean and disinfect areas and objects used regularly
Symptoms:
- Fever
- Cough
- Shortness of breath
A letter from Superintendent, Dr. Roberto Padilla that was posted earlier this week can be found on our website: https://www.newburghschools.org/news.php?storynum=2112
NECSD will update you with any new information via our district website. You should receive a robo call alerting you to new information. To view the district website in another language, click the translate button to the top right of this webpage and select a language.
ATTENTION: Are your scholars or colleagues doing something great? Please contact the district Communications Team at communications@necsd.net. We’d love to visit your class or event and/or post your pictures and recap to highlight the amazing accomplishments throughout our district!
