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[quote=Anonymous]Just into my staff mail:

December 30, 2021
 
Dear MCPS Employees
 
We hope you have enjoyed the winter break!  As we near the end of the break, we want to share some important information about the return to school.  As of today, all 209 schools in MCPS are scheduled to reopen on Monday, January 3, 2022, for in-person instruction.  The safety of staff, students, families, and community members continues to be our top priority and we appreciate your ongoing efforts in supporting and following the strategies we have put in place to minimize the spread of the virus.
 
We recognize that COVID-19 positive cases are rising in Montgomery County and across the country.  The decision to open all schools was made after careful consideration and ongoing collaboration with the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS).  These additional measures will help us to keep schools and facilities safe:
 
KN-95 masks will be available for all employees.
Next week, all staff will be offered a KN-95 mask for their use. KN-95 masks provide a higher level of protection against the transmission of the virus, and we encourage all employees to begin using these masks. In alignment with the policies of the Montgomery County Government, staff will be offered a new KN-95 mask each week.  Reminder: Masks continue to be required for all staff and students in all MCPS schools and offices.
 
Please report positive cases.
If you test positive, please notify your supervisor and report it to MCPS using this form.  
 
Get a COVID-19 test prior to returning to work if possible.
Check with your healthcare provider, local clinic, pharmacy or the Montgomery County Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) to identify where and how to have your children tested. 
Home rapid test kits for all students and staff
We learned this morning that the Montgomery County Government will be providing at-home test kits to MCPS for both students and staff within the next two weeks.  More information on the distribution of these materials will be coming soon.  Staff are encouraged to get a test as they return to work, especially if they have gathered in public spaces or have recently traveled during winter break.   
 
Also the following sites are available to MCPS staff free of charge.
 
Day and Time	Location	Address	Who can test here
Mondays
2PM – 6PM	Carver Educational Services Center (CESC)	850 Hungerford Drive
Rockville, MD 20850	Open to All MCPS Staff
Wednesdays
2PM – 6PM	Spring Mill Center	11721 Kemp Mill Road
Silver Spring, MD 20902	Open to All MCPS Staff
Thursdays
2PM – 6PM	Turkey Thicket	8401 Turkey Thicket Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20879	Open to All MCPS Staff
 
Testing Consent Form (complete online prior to testing)—
https://www.cognitoforms.com/CIANDiagnostics1/MCPSSTAFFMarylandDepartmentOfHealthCIANDiagnosticsCOVID19StaffConsentForTestingAndReleaseOfInformation
 
Our community as partners.
All MCPS families have received a community message requesting their support in minimizing the spread of the virus. You can see that message here.
Thank you for your support as we prepare for the first day of school in 2022!
 
Montgomery County Public Schools
 
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