School Response to Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Please see the message bellow from Head of School, Michael Bornn, that was sent out to parents on Wednesday (3/4).

Coronavirus/COVID-19 is a real concern. At VIMSIA we are fully immersed in monitoring the virus. 
We advise the following: 

1. If you or your child has a fever do not come to school. Contact a health care provider via phone or telemedicine line and articulate to them your symptoms and seek an action plan. Do not leave your house until you have been given clearance from the medical provider. 
2. Wash your hands frequently. Upon entering a classroom wash your hands.
3. Avoid crowded areas. 
4. Masks do not prevent acquiring the virus, they are effective if one has the virus and are seeking to slow the spread.
5. Practice the Asian greeting Namaste, rather than a handshake.
 6. At school, we have increased our cleaning protocol to disinfect surface areas more thoroughly and frequently. 
7. Hand-sanitizers have been placed in each classroom and elsewhere on campus. 
8. Cover your mouth appropriately if you have to cough.

CDC Resource: What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)