Dear Avon,
We hope everyone was able to relax and recharge over the break. We are heading into the final stretch of the school year, believe it or not! A few reminders and updates on testing/COVID:
We have not changed our practice regarding home tests. We do not accept negative home test results, only positives, at this time.
Reminder - we are offering testing every day this week. See below for details and sign up link.
As a reminder, individuals who have tested positive are expected to wear a mask when they return to the school setting, symptom free, on days 6-10 of their infection.
COVID Case Update - Here are the COVID cases that have been reported since April 8:
0 cases in the Primary School
2 cases in the Middle School (grade 7)
3 cases in the High School (grades 9,10, 12)
6 cases in staff members
ACS Diagnostic COVID Testing-
Testing schedule for next week: Monday and Thursday 8 am-3 pm and Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday from 8 am-11 am
As a reminder, testing is available as a diagnostic/response test. If you or your child would like a rapid shallow nasal-swab diagnostic COVID test, please fill out the survey at THIS LINK to choose a time to be tested. You will also receive a consent form and intake form that will need to be completed prior to the test. If you have any questions please contact Michelle Burke at mburke@avoncsd.org.
Test results take approximately 15 minutes. You will be notified in the event of a positive only.
Please do not 'walk in' for a COVID Test. Tests can be scheduled quickly with a simple email.
Home Testing-
For families looking to home-test, we do have test kits available for pick-up. Families are not obligated to use these kits. Interested families are asked to respond to the survey below, and indicate the number of test kits you wish to receive. All reasonable requests will be accommodated. KN95 masks for kids are also available for pick-up, and can be requested via the survey as well. .
Thank you, hopefully we will be able to enjoy some warmer weather very soon!