NOTICE – SCHOOL CLOSED

ALL EVENTS ARE CANCELLED, THERE WILL BE NO SPAGHETTI DINNER

Hampton Elementary School is closed Tuesday, March 17th , until further notice.  

During the school closure families can still receive a breakfast to go and a bag lunch for all children under the age of 18.  

On Mondays families can pick up 2 breakfast and 2 lunches per child and on Wednesday families can pick up 3 breakfast and 3 lunches per child.  Mrs. Robin will be distributing meals between 8:00 – 9:00 in the morning at the left side of the building.  It will be a drive up and grab and go. 

If families would like to utilize this service  please do.  If you can share with me that you will be doing this then I can have Robin have your items ready and labeled for when you arrive.  You do not have to order ahead of time if you do not mind waiting for her to prepare. There are no forms, but sharing your request ahead of time helps with efficiency. 

This service will start Wednesday, March 18th.  Please email me with any questions or call Heather Plourde at 860-455-1552.

During this closure, the school will be closed to all students, parents, and staff. The office will remain open, but only to answer the phone. The school will begin a deep cleaning process.

Please direct all emails to either:

Sam Roberson, sroberson@hamptonschool.org  

Dr. Olah,  folah@hmaptonschool.org

Please check our website and your email for updates.   

Dr. Frank Olah, Superintendent

NEWS FROM THE HEALTH ROOM

Dear Parents/Guardians:                                                                3/17/2020

 As we move through this difficult time in responding to pandemic Coronavirus, here are some considerations:

Helpful Links:

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.html

https://portal.ct.gov/Coronavirus

https://www.nddh.org/services/emergency-preparedness/coronavirus-disease-2019-covid-19/

https://portal.ct.gov/DMHAS/Programs-and-Services/Finding-Services/Programs-and-Services

2-1-1 Info. Line is a 24-hour call center available for general questions and help for a variety of questions, problems, and needs

Coping:

6 Tips with kids — CCMC

• Take great breaks – movement, plant seeds, walks/hikes, sunshine
• Maintain connections with loved ones – FaceTime, phone calls, email
• Value community – help others in need
• Create special times at home – special dinners, treats, family costume party even though it’s not Halloween, bake a cake
• Take time out – relax, have a nutritious snack, recharge
• Value the extra time together – remember it will pass

https://www.connecticutchildrens.org/coronavirus/strategies-for-parents-to-keep-calm-and-carry-on-during-covid-19/

Health:

Continue CDC guidelines of washing hands, cleaning all surfaces, covering coughs and sneezes, staying home when sick, avoiding touching face and eyes, cleaning and disinfecting all surfaces

Call your doctor for any signs of COVID 19; Your doctor will tell you how to proceed if testing is ordered:

• Fever
• Cough
• Shortness of breath
• Symptoms may be very mild in children

Be diligent in following State of CT guidelines for social distancing practices.  It makes all the difference!!!!  We can all do our best to keep our loved ones and others’ loved ones as safe as possible.

10 things to manage your health at home

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/downloads/10Things.pdf

Immunity Boosters:

• Hydrate, hydrate, hydrate
• Get plenty of sleep
• Balanced diet
• Exercise
• Prayer/meditation

We will take it day by day and get through this together.  Please check emails/website daily for updates and changes.  I will check my email frequently so please feel free to email anytime.

Thanks,

Beverly Danielson, RN