COVID Information
We greatly appreciate your understanding and support as we continue to plan for a safe reopening of Benjamin School District 25. Several groups are working on developing a framework for in-person and remote learning that will allow nimble and flexible action whenever necessary. Please know that our plans are subject to change as we continue to monitor and adhere to current and updated regulatory guidelines and recommendations.
This page contains links to all COVID-19 related parent communication, plans, and links to websites to help prepare students for a return to in-person learning in this new reality we live in.
Parent Communication 2021-2022
FAQ
Many FAQ's can be found at the following site maintained by the IL Department of Public Health,
https://dph.illinois.gov/covid19/community-guidance/school-guidance.html
Q: Where can I find the most up to date decision tree for symptomatic individuals in Pre-K, K-12 Schools and Day Care Programs?
A: The following link will provide the most up to date decision tree provided by the IDPH:
School Decision Tree 8-23-2022
Q: Where can I go to get tested?
A: The following link will provide a list of testing centers - https://www.dph.illinois.gov/testing
Parent Resources to Prepare Students for Return to School
Science Brief: Community Use of Cloth Masks to Control the Spread of SARS-CoV-2:
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/science/science-briefs/masking-science-sars-cov2.html
Tips to help kids wear face masks:
https://kidshealth.org/en/parents/coronavirus-masks.html
https://blog.cincinnatichildrens.org/healthy-living/covid-19-tips-help-kids-wear-face-masks
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4KRuP1QGmhU&feature=youtu.be
Tips for social distancing at school:
https://www.tiq.com.sg/blog/social-distancing-at-school/
Handwashing video:
Tips to help your student cope:
https://www.cdc.gov/childrenindisasters/school-return-after.html
COVID Social story:
https://www.autismresourcecentral.org/social-stories-for-young-and-old-on-covid-19/
Tips for helping kids war masks
Coronavirus - children's face mask
COVID Stop the Spread 5-21-20 Spanish
COVID Reusable Face Masks Spanish
COVID People at Risk for Serious Illness