{"id":16722,"date":"2020-08-25T12:39:52","date_gmt":"2020-08-25T16:39:52","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.torontoheschel.org\/?page_id=16722"},"modified":"2022-09-19T09:54:03","modified_gmt":"2022-09-19T13:54:03","slug":"heschel-covid-plans-and-information","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.torontoheschel.org\/heschel-covid-plans-and-information","title":{"rendered":"COVID Updates"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><strong>August 2022<\/strong><\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">For the past two and a half years, the Toronto Heschel School faculty and staff have demonstrated resilience and flexibility in responding to changes in public health and workplace safety measures during the course of the COVID-19 pandemic.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Through the course of the pandemic, Toronto Heschel staff have consistently prioritized the health and safety of our students. We pride ourselves on being a nurturing community, one where doors are open and conversations are welcome. Many of the families of our community have been affected in different ways and degrees during the past two and a half years. Having our children and faculty healthy and at school is the ideal scenario for continued learning and social emotional well being. Our overall goal is to return life at Heschel fully to pre-pandemic normal.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Please read the following information carefully as we have updated the school COVID-19 protocols for the Fall of 2022.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Screening:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf The Ministry of Education, in alignment with current provincial guidance, recommends continued wellness screening as a way to keep school open and maximize student attendance.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf We ask that families complete a wellness screening test each day on ParentLocker for COVID-19 &amp; other respiratory symptoms prior to arrival at school.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf Individuals should stay home if they are feeling ill to prevent the spread of illness.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Masking:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf Studies show that masking has a significant impact on reducing transmission of COVID-19 and other respiratory illnesses.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf While masking is no longer mandatory, individual choice to wear a mask will be respected and no one will be made to feel uncomfortable in any way for their choice to wear or not wear a mask.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf If anyone in the household has tested positive COVID-19 either on a PCR or Rapid Antigen Test, we are requiring all household members, including students and siblings, to mask during the recommended isolation period while indoors at school.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Hand Sanitizing:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf Appropriate hand hygiene and respiratory etiquette should continue to be promoted and integrated throughout the day.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Air Ventilation:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf We will continue to run the Hepa filters in all classrooms and offices.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf Weather permitting, windows in classrooms should be opened at all times.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf We will continue to take advantage of our expansive outdoor facilities for learning and lunch periods.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf Enhanced cleaning will continue in all classrooms.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Jewish Values:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf As with all aspects of school life at Heschel, we look at the world through a Jewish lens. This is equally true for all protocols related to COVID-19.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf Keeping our Jewish values in mind, we ask all school families to:<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cb Be respectful of people\u2019s choices.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cb Be respectful for the health of others by testing and not coming to school after being exposed, feeling ill, or having symptoms.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Remote Learning:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf Online ZOOM learning will no longer be available for students who have COVID-19 symptoms or quarantine requirements. If 30% or more of the class is absent for a prolonged period of time, classes may have to pivot to a Zoom platform.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\"><strong>Rapid Antigen Tests\/Masks:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf Rapid Antigen Tests available from the school office.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">\u25cf Masks will be provided as necessary to all staff and or students from the school office.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Please recognize the situation is fluid, and we will need to make adjustments as experts and authorities provide updated guidelines.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">As always, thank you for your continued support in keeping our children and community safe.<\/p>\n<p dir=\"ltr\">Stay healthy and safe!<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><strong><em>For questions related to COVID-19, or to inform the school of COVID-related illness in your household, please email our Student Services Coordinator, <a href=\"mailto:kturack@torontoheschel.org\">Karen Turack<\/a>.<\/em><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>August 2022 For the past two and a half years, the Toronto Heschel School faculty and staff have demonstrated resilience and flexibility in responding to changes in public health and &#8230;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":5,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"acf":[],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v21.9 - 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