Coronavirus (COVID–19)

Reopening Plan

Reopening the Red Doors: Fall 2021 NEW
Reopening the Red Doors: Fall 2020

Updates

October

October 24 Cold and Flu Season Updates From the School Nurse

August

August 23 Back-to-School Updates From the COVID Task Force

August 10 COVID Task Force Letter and Information
We require that every age-eligible student submit proof of vaccination or notify us of their vaccination plans. By August 20, parents or guardians of age-eligible students must complete THIS FORM.

Masks

Children and counselors participating in any 2021 summer camp at Lincoln will not be required to wear a mask when outdoors as long as adequate social distancing can be maintained. When social distancing cannot be maintained outside, masks will need to be put on. All children and counselors will be required to wear a mask whenever indoors unless eating/drinking during breaks with social distancing.

How to Select, Wear and Clean Your Mask from the CDC.

After-Illness Attestation

In the event that a community member has any symptom of COVID–19 and can not be in school an After–Illness Return Attestation form must be completed and submitted before returning to school. To submit the form:

1. Place in a sealed envelope and delivered by the student to the school nurse or division assistant.

2. Email the scanned form to dmurphy@lincolnschool.org

3. Upload and submit a scanned form below.

COVID–19 Test Scheduling and Sites

Click here for information about state-run testing sites.

Create an account to schedule testing here.

TRAVEL

Lincoln School is following the travel recommendations of the Rhode Island Department of Health.

Health and Wellness

Preventing Illness

Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, or mouth with unwashed hands.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Cover your mouth and nose with a tissue when you cough or sneeze, then throw the tissue in the trash and wash your hands.
Clean and disinfect objects and surfaces.
Stay at home and away from others if you are feeling ill.

Coronavirus FAQ

Resource: RI Department of Health

What is COVID–19

From the CDC:

COVID-19 is a disease caused by a virus called SARS-CoV-2. Most people with COVID-19 have mild symptoms, but some people can become severely ill. Although most people with COVID-19 get better within weeks of illness, some people experience post-COVID conditions. Post-COVID conditions are a wide range of new, returning, or ongoing health problems people can experience more than four weeks after first being infected with the virus that causes COVID-19. Older people and those who have certain underlying medical conditions are more likely to get severely ill from COVID-19. Vaccines against COVID-19 are safe and effective.

What are the symptoms?

From the CDC:

People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported – ranging from mild symptoms to severe illness. Symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus. Anyone can have mild to severe symptoms. People with these symptoms may have COVID-19:

Fever or chills
Cough
Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
Fatigue
Muscle or body aches
Headache
New loss of taste or smell
Sore throat
Congestion or runny nose
Nausea or vomiting
Diarrhea

This list does not include all possible symptoms. CDC will continue to update this list as we learn more about COVID-19. Older adults and people who have severe underlying medical conditions like heart or lung disease or diabetes seem to be at higher risk for developing more serious complications from COVID-19 illness.

How can I prevent from getting or spreading COVID–19?

There are simple everyday preventive actions to help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses. These include (from the CDC):

Get vaccinated.
Wear a mask.
Maintain 3 feet of physical distance from others.
Avoid crowds and poorly ventilated spaces.
Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
Cover coughs and sneezes.
Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
Wash your hands often.
Clean and disinfect.
Monitor your health daily.
Stay home when you are sick.

COVID–19 Links

Every age-eligible student must submit THIS FORM to upload proof of vaccination.
COVID–19 Self Screening Tool
Consent Form for PCR In-School Testing (Nursery–Grade 12)
General COVID-19 Health Information
After-Illness Attestation
Testing Sites in RI
Upload test results