Dear Lois P. Rockwell Community,

This letter is to inform you that we were notified today an individual who was last present at Lois P. Rockwell Elementary on Monday, September 20, 2021, tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19) on Wednesday, September  22, 2021. Following Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) guidelines, we notified individuals who were known to have direct contact with this individual and have advised them to quarantine.

Per current DHHS guidance and our contact tracing process your child does need to be tested or quarantine as they were in direct contact with the person who tested positive for COVID-19. Please visit  htt[ls://wwv.·.cdc.gov coronavJrus/2019-ncov/pl:m contact­ tracmg contact-tracing:nlan anncnd1x html#contact for information about the CDC definition of direct contact.

We encourage you to closely monitor your child for symptoms ofCOVID-19, such as fever, cough, and shortness of breath. You should contact your healthcare provider immediately for advice. Please contact the school if your child develops COVTD-19-like symptoms. Students who develop symptoms, or test positive for COVID-19, will not be able to return to the building until they are medically cleared.

As a reminder, here are the steps that we can all take to keep ourselves, our families, and school community safe:

• Wear a mask, or appropriate face covering, at all times when in school and other public spaces.
• Wash your hands frequently with soap and water, especially  before and after eating.
• Cover your cough and/or sneeze and immediately wash your hands for 20 seconds or use hand sanitizer.
• Practice physical distancing and keep 6 feet away from others when possible.
• Stay home if you are sick.

Visit httns:li \1.-\H\.montgomcryschuolsmd.org corona\ Irusandmontgomcn::countY..!!!d. gov/ COVID19 for additional information. We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a safe and healthy school environment.