While the Thousand Islands Central School District does not have a confirmed case of COVID-19, caused by the novel Coronavirus (SARS-CoV-2) in our schools, we are aware of concerns in the community about the spread of this relatively new virus.

The district is closely monitoring this fluid situation and following guidance from the US Centers for Disease Control (CDC), and the New York State Department of Health (NYSDOH), Jefferson County Department of Health and the New York State Education Department.

We will use Parent Square to communicate information on the virus as we receive it and for any updates that impact our school community.

Helpful Links - General

• Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)
  https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/
• Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) Dash frequently asked questions Dash prevention
  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/faq.html#prevention
• Prevention, treatment of Coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/prevention-treatment.html
• What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/2019-ncov-factsheet.pdf
• What to do if you are sick with coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/about/steps-when-sick.html
• Stop the spread of germs – help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19
  https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/stop-the-spread-of-germs.pdf

Helpful Links for Kids (and speaking to Kids)

Below are a few links to videos that may be appropriate for your child/children, but
parents should preview them first to determine the appropriateness for your own son/daughter.

• Animated video from BrainPop  about Coronaviruses
• Short animated video on hand washing  from The Kids Should See This 
• Talking with Your Kids About COVID-19 - a joint publication by the National Association of School Psychologists and the National Association of School Nurses
• New York Times Parent article: How to Talk with Kids About Coronavirus
• Center for the Study of Traumatic Stress recommendations for Helping Homebound Children During the COVID-19 Outbreak
• Center for Disease Control: Managing Stress During an Outbreak