Data Is Not Cumulative, Cases Are From: January 19h through January 26th, 2022
Last Dashboard Update
January 26, 2022 4:06 PM
SCHOOL NAME
CASES
Administration Building
3
Aborn Elementary
0
Breed Middle School
20
Brickett Elementary
6
Callahan Elementary
5
Classical High
25
Cobbet Elementary
13
Connery Elementary
11
Drewicz Elementary
12
English High School
27
Fallon Elementary
1
Fecteau-Leary School
1
Ford Elementary
4
Harrington Elementary
8
Hood Elementary
5
Ingalls Elementary
10
Lincoln-Thomson Elementary
1
Lynn Vocational Technical Institute
6
Lynn Woods
2
Marshall Middle School
18
Pickering Middle School
2
Sewell-Anderson Elementary
1
Shoemaker Elementary
6
Sisson Elementary
13
Tracy Elementary
7
Washington Elementary
7
TOTAL NUMBER OF WEEKLY CASES*
215
* Numbers will be updated every Wednesday. All close contacts have been notified. Thank you for your continued cooperation in keeping our community healthy.
Coronavirus / COVID-19: Positive COVID-19 Cases in Schools
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At Home Health Checklist
Daily checks of your child will be required to prevent the spread of COVID-19 and other illnesses such as the flu.
Monitor your child each day before school for the following symptoms:
- Fever (100°F or higher), chills, or shaking chills
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- New loss of taste or smell
- Muscle aches or body aches
- Cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough)
- Sore throat when in combination with other symptoms
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea when in combination with other symptoms
- Headache when in combination with other symptoms
- Fatigue when in combination with other symptoms
- Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in combination with other symptoms YOUR CHILD MUST STAY HOME FOR ANY OF THE ABOVE SYMPTOMS
Additional Reasons To Keep Your Child Home:
- Your child has a positive or pending COVID-19 test
- Your child has been exposed to anyone diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past 14 days
- Your child has been instructed to quarantine or isolate
- Your child has travelled out of the country and is unvaccinated
If you find that your child has symptoms or must stay home due to the above reasons, please notify the school that your child will be absent and consult the school nurse for next step instructions..
At Home Health Check List For The 2021-2022 School Year
Covid Testing For The 2021-2022 School Year
For the 2021-22 school year, Lynn Public Schools is offering an extra layer of protection to prevent the spread of COVID-19 with our COVID-19 testing program at school.
This program has three components:
Symptomatic testing for students who show symptoms of COVID-19 at school,
Test and stay for students who may have been exposed while in school but are not showing symptoms.
Routine COVID safety checks to prevent the spread of the virus undetected among students who are not showing symptoms
Each of these is a quick, non-invasive nasal swab or saliva sample that is collected under the supervision of a school nurse or trained health provider. Unlike COVID-19 tests of the past, these are not uncomfortable and easy for students to do themselves. Students only participate with permission from a parent or guardian.
Covid Testing Authorization Consent Letter and Consent Form
Covid-19: Response to COVID-19 Scenarios for School Year 2021-2022
The Lynn Public Schools will follow the COVID-19 guidelines set by the Department of Public Health (DPH), Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE) and the Lynn Board of Health. Please be aware that these guidelines are subject to change.
Anyone experiencing the following symptoms must get a test for COVID-19 and isolate at home while waiting for results.
DO NOT COME TO SCHOOL WITH SYMPTOMS
- Fever (100°F or higher), chills or shaking chills
- Difficulty breathing or shortness of breath
- New loss of taste or smell
- Muscle aches or body aches
- Cough (not due to other known cause, such as chronic cough)
- Sore throat when in combination with other symptoms
- Nausea, vomiting or diarrhea when in combination with other symptoms
- Headache when in combination with other symptoms
- Fatigue when in combination with other symptoms
- Nasal congestion or runny nose (not due to other known causes, such as allergies) when in combination with other symptoms
If Test Is Positive: Remain at home for at least 5 days and until symptoms improve and fever free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medication. Mask for an additional 5 days while in school or with others.
- Monitor symptoms
- Comply with local board of health
- Notify the school nurse and personal close contacts
If Test Is Negative: May return to school when symptoms improve and fever free for 24 hours without medication
Refusal Of Test: May return to school after 5 days of isolation from symptom onset as long as symptoms are improved and fever free for 24 hours without medication
Close Contact: If a student or staff member has close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19, they should stay home and notify the school nurse as soon as possible for further instructions.
Travel: Unvaccinated individuals who travel out of the country must remain home and notify the school nurse for further instructions.
Response to COVID-19 Scenarios For The 2021-2022 School Year
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COVID-19: Safety Protocols For The 2021-2022 School Year
Welcome Back LPS Families,
The Lynn Public Schools wants to assure you that the health and safety of your child is our top priority. In order to provide a safe learning environment for the entire school community and prevent the spread of illness during the COVID-19 pandemic, the following guidelines will be in place:
Daily Health Monitoring: Parents/guardians will monitor their child daily for Covid-19 or illness symptoms. The student must stay home for symptoms. Parents/guardians will report symptoms or exposure to the school nurse who will provide further instructions and clearance to return to school. Staff will also self-monitor for symptoms or exposure and notify the school nurse before reporting to school. All visitors will be screened on arrival to any school building.
Travel: Unvaccinated individuals who travel out of the country must remain home and notify the school nurse for further instructions.
Masks: All students, staff and visitors will be required to wear a cloth or surgical mask while indoors or on a bus. If an individual is unable to wear a mask, please send a medical note to the school nurse. Gaiters, bandanas, buffs, face shields alone or masks with valves are not allowed.
Social Distancing: There is no physical distancing requirement. Desks will be spaced 3 feet apart if possible. Students will have assigned seating and remain in cohorts if possible.
Hand Hygiene: Hand sanitizer will be located at the school entrance as well as in each classroom. Students and staff will use hand sanitizer or wash their hands on entry/exit; before eating; after touching face; after using the bathroom; and throughout the school day as needed. Staff will be provided with personal protective equipment as needed.
Disinfection: Custodial staff will disinfect high touch areas and classrooms at the end of each day and as needed throughout the school day.
Notifications: Weekly positive cases will be posted on the Covid Dashboard located on the LPS website. Individuals identified as a close contact will be notified by the local board of health or school nurse.
Thank you for your cooperation and understanding!
Lynn Public Schools is committed to evaluating, adjusting and communicating changes to you throughout the school year.
COVID-19: Vaccine Information - Updated November 4, 2021
Fall 2021
Dear Parents and Guardians,
The FDA has approved the COVID-19 vaccine for children ages 5-11 years old. As part of LPS’ continued commitment to safety, we encourage you to have your child vaccinated.
The COVID-19 vaccine has been shown to be safe and prevent infection, serious illness, hospitalization, and death. Over 75 percent of Lynn youth ages 12-19 have received at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. Getting your child vaccinated will help limit COVID-19 spread in our schools and community. If you have any questions about the COVID-19 vaccine, please speak to your child’s doctor.
LPS is working with Lynn Community Health Center, the Lynn Health Department and Mass General Brigham to bring COVID-19 clinics to our schools. Dates and locations will be coming soon.
• The COVID vaccine is free.
• No ID or insurance is needed.
• You can get vaccinated if you are undocumented. Getting a vaccine will not impact you or your family’s immigration status. The Public Charge rule does NOT apply to getting the vaccine.
Again, LPS encourages you to have your child vaccinated. Getting your family vaccinated is the best way to protect yourself and your loved ones. We appreciate your help and commitment to keeping our schools safe.
Deborah Tanzer
Director of Nursing
Lynn Public Schools
Patrick Tutwiler
Superintendent of Schools
Lynn Public Schools
Public Health Resources and Downloads (PDF)
Download This Fall 2021 Letter Regarding Children and Vaccines
Kids & the COVID Vaccines: W. Kamau Bell Talks to Pediatricians
W. Kamau Bell asks pediatricians the questions parents have about kids and the COVID vaccines. Children 12 and older are eligible to get a COVID vaccine.
Clinical trials are ongoing for younger children.
THE CONVERSATION / LA CONVERSACIÓN
Between Us About Us expands to address questions about the COVID-19 vaccines
and children with FAQ videos.
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