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Below is a compilation of letters and materials concerning influenza and the Coronavirus (COVID-19).
Letters/Messages from West Genesee
- Letter from Supt. Bills: Mask Requirement Continues (June 6, 2021)
- Letter from Supt. Bills: Next Steps (March 23, 2021)
- Message from Supt. Bills Status of Next Steps (March 19, 2021)
- Letter from Supt. Bills: Update to Social Distancing/Survey (March 5, 2021)
- Letter from Mr. Dunham about Wednesdays at WGMS (February 10, 2021)
- Letter from Supt. Bills/President of BOE: Travel (February 1, 2021)
- Reminder Message about COVID-19 Testing (January 7, 2021)
- Letter from Supt. Bills: CMS to Learn Remotely (January 6, 2021)
- Message from Supt. Bills: COVID-19 Testing (January 6, 2021/Updated with Links on January 7, 2021)
- Message from Supt. Bills Confirming Return to In-Person Instruction (January 3, 2021)
- Letter from Supt. Bills: COVID Update-Upcoming Change (December 14, 2020)
- West Genesee Streamlines our COVID-19 Communication (December 8, 2020)
- Letter from Supt. Bills-COVID Info/Testing Update (December 4, 2020)
- Information on COVID-19 Testing (November 29, 2020)
- Letter from Supt. Bills: COVID-19/Yellow Zone Update (November 24, 2020)
- Letter from Supt. Bills: Update on COVID-19 Cases (November 18, 2020)
- Latest Testing Site Listing / Printable Version (November 17, 2020)
- Letter from Supt. Bills: COVID Positive Information-WGMS (November 15, 2020)
- Letter from Supt. Bills: COVID Positive Information-Stonehedge (November 15, 2020)
- Letter from Supt. Bills: Update on Recent COVID-19 Positive Cases (November 13, 2020)
- Letter from Supt. Bills: WGHS Remote Instruction (November 10, 2020)
- Letter from Supt. Bills: COVID Positive Information for Stonehedge (November 8, 2020)
- Message from Supt. Bills to WGHS Parents: Positive Case (November 4, 2020)
- Message from Supt. Bills to CMS Parents: Positive Case (November 2, 2020)
- Message from Supt. Bills: Positive Case at East Hill (October 29, 2020)
- Letter to CMS Parents: Staff Quarantine (October 22, 2020)
- Letter from Supt. Bills: WGHS Positive Case (October 21, 2020)
- Letter from Supt. Bills: Transportation Dept. (October 20, 2020)
- Letter from Supt. Bills: Student Tests Positive (October 20, 2020)
- Letter to Split Rock Parents (October 12, 2020)
- Food Distribution Information and Updates (Includes link to Summer Food Pantry Information) (Last Updated October 22, 2020)
- Update from Supt Bills on May 18, 2020: Personal Items/School Year/Budget Vote (May 18, 2020)
- Update from Supt Bills on May 1, 2020: School Property Closed through End of Academic Year (May 1, 2020)
- Video Message from Superintendent Bills and Survey Information (April 27, 2020)
- Update from Supt Bills on April 16, 2020: Remain Closed through May 15, 2020 (April 16, 2020)
- Update from Supt Bills on April 6, 2020: Remain Closed through April 29, 2020 (April 6, 2020)
- Message from Superintendent Bills about Spring Recess (March 31, 2020)
- Letter from Superintendent Bills about Person Testing Positive for COVID19 (March 27, 2020)
- Food Donations Information (March 23, 2020)
- Note from West Genesee Nurses to Families (March 20, 2020)
- Letter from the West Genesee Special Education Department-Providing Support to our Students (March 20, 2020)
- Online Learning Portal (March 19, 2020)
- Update from Superintendent Bills-Food/Technology Distribution (March 17, 2020)
- Technology Distribution Information (March 17, 2020)
- Information Sent Home on March 16 about School Closing (March 16, 2020)
- Message to Community Members and Businesses (March 16, 2020)
- Message from Supt Bills-Recent Planning and Action Steps (March 15, 2020)
- Information Requested about Nutritional Assistance During the Shut Down Period (Includes Emergency Food Distribution Request Survey) (March 14, 2020)
- Message from Superintendent Bills: State of Emergency in Onondaga County-What that means for Onondaga Schools and West Genesee CSD (March 14, 2020)
- Message from the Superintendent Concerning the COVID-19 Novel Coronavirus (Includes Internet/Device Survey and Emergency Food Distribution Request Survey) (March 13, 2020)
- Message to Community from Superintendent Bills About Following District Communication Vehicles (March 12, 2020)
- Letter to Parents about Influenza Virus (February 24, 2020)
- Letter to Parent/Guardian about Coronavirus (2019-nCoV) (February 7, 2020)
Surveys
- Internet/Device Survey
- Emergency Food Distribution Request Survey
- Childcare Survey
Resources
- COVID-19 NYSDOH Toolkit updated February 2021
- Talking to Children about the Flu
- What you need to know about coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- Stop the spread of germs – help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses like COVID-19
- “Talking to Children about COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource”
- Resources for Mental Health and Talking to Young People About COVID-19 (NYSED)
- Feeling Stressed About Coronavirus (COVID-19)? Managing Anxiety in an Anxiety-Provoking Situation
New York State Office of Mental Health (OMH) - Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource
National Association of School Psychologists - Care for Caregivers: Tips for Families and Educators
National Association of School Psychologists - Talking with Children: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services – Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration (SAMHSA) - Parent/Caregiver Guide to Helping Families Cope With the Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
The National Child Traumatic Stress Network
- Tips for Taking Care of Chromebooks
Helplines
- SAMHSA’s National Helpline – 1-800-662-HELP (4357)/ 1-800-487-4889 (TDD) Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration – for individuals and family members facing substance abuse and mental health issues
- New York State Office of Mental Health Crisis Counselors – Call 1-800-273- TALK or text GOT5 to 741741.
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline – 1-800-273-TALK (8255) – trained crisis workers, 24/7, confidential, connects to nearest center
- OMH has also created the New York State Emotional Support Line staffed by specially trained volunteers who can help you. Call 1-844-863-9314.
Health Departments Information
- Onondaga County Health Department: Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)
- NYSDOH’s dedicated 2019-nCoV
- NYSDOH directory of local health departments
- New York State Center for School Health
- CDC’s dedicated 2019-nCoV
This information is also available from the Health Services webpage in the More Information section.
If you have any trouble accessing the PDF documents on this page, please contact the Publications Office at publications@westgenesee.org or call (315) 487-2179.