CHUG: 2021 Back-to-School Safety Tips
CHUG: 2021 Back-to-School Safety Tips
August is ‘Back-to-School Safety Month’ and as families prepare for the 2021 school year with the pandemic to consider, there are a lot of questions and feelings of uncertainty that are new for both children and parents.
According to houstonmethodist.org, here are some helpful questions for parents to consider this year:
Have teachers and staff been vaccinated?
What changes have been made to classrooms, hallways, cafeterias and buses to ensure social distancing?
Will hand-washing opportunities be frequent and hand sanitizer readily available?
Have cleaning services been increased and how often will high-touch surfaces be disinfected?
Are students and staff who feel sick required to stay at home?
What is the plan if someone at the school tests positive for COVID-19?
What are you doing about sports and other activities?