Dear Fields Road ES Parents and Families,

This letter is to inform you that an individual who was last present at Fields Road ES on March 10, 2021, has tested positive for the coronavirus (COVID-19). No students were on-site. Following Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) guidelines, we completed contact tracing and there was no risk of exposure to staff.

We encourage you to closely monitor your child for symptoms of COVID-19, such as fever, cough and shortness of breath. If your child develops any of these symptoms, do not send them to school. You should contact your healthcare provider immediately for advice. Please contact the school if your child develops COVID-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, 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 montgomeryschoolsmd.org/COVID19 and montgomerycountymd.gov/COVID19 for additional information.

We appreciate your cooperation as we work to maintain a safe and healthy school environment.

Sincerely,

Erica Williams

Principal