February 15, 2022
Dear Parents/Caregivers, Students and Staff of GVSD:
As announced by the premier last week, the new public health orders come into effect today, Tuesday, February 15, 2022. Schools will return to Yellow (Caution) under the Pandemic Response System, Kindergarten to Grade 12 Schools at the Caution level (Yellow). The following are the important updates for schools in Manitoba:
• Masks:
o Masks are still required indoors and on school buses for all staff and students. It is recommended that staff continue to use medical masks but regular 3-layer masks are allowed.
o Masks may be removed when physically active in gym classes.
• Sports:
o Students ages 12 to 17 participating in indoor sports and recreation will no longer be required to provide proof of vaccination or recent test results.
o GVSD will be reviewing spectator attendance options. Information will be provided to parents/caregivers shortly.
• Illness and Close Contacts:
o Students and staff should stay home if they have symptoms or are not feeling well. If a student or staff member tests positive for COVID, self-isolation requirements remain in place.
o Close contacts of a person who tests positive for COVID-19 will no longer be required to self-isolate providing they have no symptoms.
• Kindergarten to Grade 6 will continue in cohorts.
• Physical distancing of 2 metres, to the greatest extent possible, is still required.
Garden Valley School Division will continue to follow the Public Health Orders and Manitoba Education mandates to ensure the safety of our students, staff, and school communities.
Thank you for your continued support, cooperation, and patience as we work through ever-changing restrictions.
Respectfully,
Janice Krahn
Interim Superintendent
Manitoba Government - COVID-19 Links
Manitoba Government COVID-19 Data Hub
https://geoportal.gov.mb.ca/
Manitoba Government COVID-19 Immunization Strategy
https://protectmb.ca/
Manitoba Government COVID-19 Vaccine Scheduling
https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/vaccine/index.html
Manitoba Government COVID-19 Vaccine Finder
https://manitoba.ca/covid19/vaccine/finder.html
Manitoba Government COVID-19 Rapid Testing
https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/testing/rapid-testing.html
Manitoba Government COVID-19 Pandemic Response
https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/index.html
Manitoba Government COVID-19 Pandemic Response System Information Sharing
https://manitoba.ca/covid19/restartmb/prs/index.html
Manitoba Government - About COVID-19
https://manitoba.ca/covid19/updates/about.html
Manitoba Government - Orange: Restricted
https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/restartmb/prs/system/orange-restricted.html
Manitoba Government - Red: Restricted
https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/restartmb/prs/system/red-critical.html
Manitoba Government - Resources and Links
https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/resources.html#checklists
Manitoba Government - Additional Languages (Low German)
https://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/coronavirus/SocialDistance_lowgerman.pdf
Up-to-date public health orders
https://manitoba.ca/covid19/protection/soe.html
Shared Health Manitoba COVID-19 Screening Tool
https://sharedhealthmb.ca/covid19/screening-tool/
The COVID-19 Screening Questions
https://manitoba.ca/asset_library/en/coronavirus/covid19_screening_checklist.pdf
COVID-19 Testing Locations
http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/updates/testing.html
Isolation for Symptomatic Individuals Recovering at Home
https://www.gov.mb.ca/asset_library/en/covid/factsheet-isolation-selfmonitoring-recoveringhome.pdf
Child Care Services during COVID-19
https://manitoba.ca/covid19/protection/childcare.html
Ensuring Manitobans Stay Safe and Healthy
https://manitoba.ca/covid19/protection/mb-safe-healthy.html
Southern Health-Santé Sud - Cases and Restrictions
http://www.manitoba.ca/covid19/restartmb/prs/southern/index.html#exposure
Flights and Events with Confirmed Cases
https://www.gov.mb.ca/covid19/updates/flights.html#event
Manitoba Education - COVID-19 Education Plan
Manitoba Education - Restoring Safe Schools Home Page
https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/covid/index.html
Welcoming Our Students Back: Restoring Safe Schools (July 2020 document)
https://manitoba.ca/covid19/restoring/rss-guidelines-september.html
Welcoming Our Students Back: Restoring Safe Schools (August 2020 documents)
https://manitoba.ca/covid19/restoring/rss-practice-guidance.html
Guidance for Mask Use in Schools
https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/covid/docs/mask_guidance.pdf
Further Guidance on Mask Wearing
https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/covid/docs/further_guidance_mask_wearing.pdf
Guidelines on Supporting Students Who Require Interventions or Supports that Cannot be Delivered from a Distance
https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/covid/support/supports_non_distance.html
Resources Supporting Students with Special Needs and Students at Risk
https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/covid/support/rsssn.html
Restoring Safe Schools Parent/Guardian FAQ
https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/covid/faq/welcome_back.html
My Learning at Home
https://www.edu.gov.mb.ca/k12/mylearning/
COVID-19 Dashboard: K-12 Schools in Manitoba
https://manitoba.ca/covid19/schools/#dashboard
Manitoba Remote Learning Support Centre
https://www.mbremotelearning.ca/
Garden Valley School Division
Update on Mandatory Mask Use
https://www.gvsd.ca/index.php/community/news/2240-update-on-mandatory-mask-use
Updated (Sept. 1, 2020) GVSD Return to School Plan
https://www.gvsd.ca/index.php/community/news/2211-updated-gvsd-return-to-school-plan
Updated (Sept. 1, 2020) Return to School Plan document
https://www.gvsd.ca/images/Community/News/GVSD_Return_to_School_Plan_2020-2021_rev_Sept_1_2020.pdf
Return to School Update Letter
https://www.gvsd.ca/images/Community/News/Return_to_School_Update-Sept_1_2020.pdf
New Provincial Resources for Parents
https://www.gvsd.ca/index.php/community/news/2212-new-provincial-resources-for-parents
Mental Health and Well-being
https://www.gvsd.ca/index.php/literacy-numeracy/mental-health-for-students-families
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