Weekly Surveillance Testing - Important Information

As previously announced, we are beginning our weekly surveillance testing starting next week on Monday, October 25. Please read the following information very carefully, as it contains important information and instructions.
ALL FAMILIES
 
All families should complete the testing consent form ASAP for each child regardless of vaccine status. Please scan the QR code at the bottom of this email to complete the form online. Completion of this form will enable the lab to email you directly with your child’s test results. Having everyone complete this form enables us to do the testing on various populations at any given time. 
 
UNVACCINATED STUDENTS
 
  • Complete the consent form by scanning the QR code at the bottom of this email. The form can also be found here.
  • Test kits will be sent home Monday, October 25, with your child. We will send an extra kit the first week of testing so you have a backup in case your child is ever absent on a Monday distribution day or if the kit is damaged. Only return one completed test kit per week.  
  • Follow the nasal cavity sample collection instructions carefully. Click here to view and download the instructions as a PDF.
  • Place the test vial back in the provided biohazard ziplock bag. THIS IS VERY IMPORTANT. The bag has the label with the child’s information. Without the bag, the sample cannot be shipped and the lab cannot process it.  
  • Return the sample to school with your child in the provided labeled bag. Tests will be collected in the classroom. Please be careful how this sample is transported to protect it from damage (such as being crushed by books).
  • If test kits are not received by the school on a “Testing Tuesday,” you will be responsible for obtaining a PCR test on your own and uploading the results to Magnus by Friday. A negative result must be received by Friday to enable your child to remain in school. Alternatively, you can personally deliver a kit to the school in the morning if it got left at home.
  • If a kit is not returned by your child, you will be notified by email and must confirm receipt.
  • Protocols for handling positive test results will be outlined in an upcoming FAQ communication and posted to our COVID-19 Policies and Procedures webpage.
 
TESTING SCHEDULE
 
Kits Sent Home: Monday, October 25
Kits Returned: Tuesday, October 26
 
Kits Sent Home: Friday, October 29 (note one time change to day of week)
Kits Returned: Monday, November 1
 
Kits Sent Home: Monday, November 8
Kits Returned: Tuesday, November 9
 
Kits Sent Home: Monday, November 15
Kits Returned: Tuesday, November 16
 
Future dates to be determined.
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