Good afternoon Chelsea Elementary Community,

I hope this email finds you well after the long weekend. Over the weekend, as I am sure you may have heard, the Outaouais region has gone into the Red Zone (Level 4, Maximum Alert). What does this mean for Chelsea Elementary? Current measures already in effect are to be reinforced as well as the increased measures shown in bold below –

– Only one stable class group is permitted at all times, with no physical distancing required

– Students from different class groups must stay 2 metres apart when moving around in common areas (this has increased from 1 meter distance)

– Extracurricular activities are suspended

– Field trips and interscholastic activities are suspended

– Special pedagogical projects may continue as long as the principle of stable class groups is respected. If this is not possible, a 2-metre distance between students from different stable class groups must be maintained at all times, and the health guidelines must be strictly respected

– The same rules apply to sports activities organized by schools and associations

– Room loans and rentals are suspended

– Wearing a procedural mask is mandatory for all school staff at all times

– School visitors must be kept to a minimum

– School daycare services are organized based on the principle of stable class groups or by creating subgroups, with a 2-metre physical distance between groups (this has increased from 1 meter distance)

– Students eat lunch with their stable class group

https://www.quebec.ca/en/health/health-issues/a-z/2019-coronavirus/progressive-regional-alert-and-intervention-system/level-4-maximum-alert-red/

Please note that our processes and protocols are more important than ever. I have attached the COVID-19 latest symptom chart from Public Health, the COVID Wakelet from WQSB, and a letter outlining the communication procedure should a case of COVID-19 be diagnosed at Chelsea Elementary.

We will continue to follow strict Public Health guidelines and the safety of our staff and students is of our utmost concern. If you have any questions, concerns or comments please do not hesitate to contact me.

Please take care, stay safe and stay healthy.

Andrea Gage
Principal,
Chelsea Elementary School

H&S Newsletter

October, 2020