As we have all along, Clairbourn will continue to follow the advice of the Los Angeles County Health Department, the Pasadena Health Department, and the CDC. Los Angeles County has just dropped out of the High risk category for COVID transmission. So, based on lower transmission rates in the community, the county is changing the requirement for masking in schools to a strong recommendation. On March 14, Clairbourn students and employees will have a strong recommendation to remain masked while at school, but it will become optional. Anyone who is more comfortable remaining masked may certainly do so.
Please be prepared for masking to be required in specific situations or at later date if conditions warrant a change.
Masking is not an all or nothing choice. You may opt to be masked when in close proximity to others and remove it when more distanced. You may opt to remove the mask in situations where this choice would improve communication. You may opt to remain masked when working with someone who is more comfortable around others who are masked.
You will likely see me masked in some situations and not in others. I, like many others, have a family member who is at higher risk, so I am extra careful for her sake.
As additional layers of mitigation, we will continue with twice-weekly testing, classroom air filters, three-foot spacing indoors and at lunch (when everyone removes their mask), and daily health screenings via the Magnus App. Starting March 14, we will no longer check temperatures on the curb.
We have onsite rapid antigen tests that may be used as an additional screening tool if needed. All students tested with the onsite rapid test must have the parents register prior to testing.
Please follow the link to register so this option may be used with your child.
Any student who is exposed to a positive COVID individual will be required to quarantine or isolate as is specified by the current health orders. Part of this order requires upgraded masking for ten days following exposure or positive test. This means there will be times when students or adults may be required to wear a mask on campus.
We may also require masking for larger events or other situations where groups are gathered.
Volunteer requirements will remain the same. All volunteers on campus are required to be boosted or have a negative test done in a clinical setting (not a home test) within 72 hours.
If you have concerns or questions, please feel free to reach out!
