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October
30, 2020
Dear
Buffalo Trail Elementary Parents and Guardians,
We
want to make you aware that a Buffalo Trail Elementary staff member has tested
positive for COVID-19. The staff member was last at school on October 29, 2000.
Based on guidance from the Colorado Department of Public
Health and Environment and a public health investigation, we are quarantining
16 students who were in close contact (within six feet for 15 minutes or
longer) with the staff member who tested positive. The parents of those
students have been contacted directly. If you have not been contacted directly,
you do not need to take any action. We are notifying you as part of our efforts
to be transparent.
Any
case of COVID-19 in the Cherry Creek School District is investigated by our
public health partners. As part of that public health investigation:
- The
person diagnosed is kept home from school or work until they are no longer
infectious.
- The
person’s mask use, physical distancing and activities while infectious are
assessed.
- The
people who were in close contact with the person with COVID-19 are
instructed to stay home from school for 14 days after the exposure. This
is called quarantine.
If
your student develops symptoms consistent with COVID-19, please
inform your school nurse, and:
- Follow
these isolation instructions.
- Continue
to keep your student home from school and continue to avoid any activities
around other people.
- Seek medical care and call your
healthcare provider to inquire about testing for COVID-19.
All
students and staff are reminded to follow district health and safety
requirements to wear a mask, wash hands frequently and practice physical
distancing to the greatest extent possible. If you or anyone in your household is exhibiting symptoms
consistent with COVID-19, do not send your child to school. Seek medical care
and COVID-19 testing.
We
thank you for your partnership in the effort to keep students, staff and
families healthy and safe this school year.
If you have questions related to school, please call the school
main office. If you have questions about COVID-19, please contact Tri-County
Health Department at 303-220-9200.
Sincerely,
Cherry Creek Schools
