Rapid Testing

Good Afternoon Eardley Community,

I hope this email finds you safe and well. I have an important update for you today, please see below.

• Rapid Testing for ALL Elementary School Families
  • Further to my communication on the 15^th, five rapid tests will be given to every elementary student at Eardley.
  • The tests have arrived at the school and will be handed out by each homeroom teacher today, December 17^th, 2021.
  • Please see the attached documentation to prepare. A paper copy of the instructions have also been provided in French and English for all students.
    • What does this mean?
      • Each student will be sent home with five rapid tests (December 17^th, 2021).
      • We will not be making appointments for parent(s)/guardian(s) to pick up the rapid tests.
      • The rapid tests can be used at your discretion, they are not mandatory for school attendance.
      • If you complete a rapid test at home due to your child(ren) displaying Covid-19 symptoms and the result is positive, they are to seek testing from a Santé Publique testing centre – the child is NOT to attend school.
      • If you complete a rapid test at home due to your child(ren) displaying Covid-19 symptoms and the result is negative, the same rule applies – please monitor your child’s symptoms and do NOT send your child to school while sick.
      • No student should be coming to school while sick, regardless of the rapid test result.

There has been no further communication from the Ministry of Education regarding additional testing kits. If the school receives more testing kits, I will inform the community.

As always, I remain available should you have any questions or concerns.

Wishing you all a wonderful weekend ahead,

Samantha Halpin

Directrice/Principal

École Primaire Eardley/Eardley Elementary