Starting Well 2020, SD Department of Education

Starting Well 2020: Toolkit for parents

Families and caregivers will play a crucial role in ensuring that schools open, and remain open, for face-to-face learning throughout the 2020-21 school year. For many students, the consequences of not being in school are greater than the health risks of COVID-19. The full school experience provides vital academic, social, emotional, physical, and nutritional benefits.
The following guidelines can help ensure a safer school environment for everyone:

Toolkit for parents
Celebrating safely this holiday season Celebrating Thanksgiving Thanksgiving Activities
Wondering what to expect as your child goes back to school? Back to School 2020: What Parents Need to Know \| Spanish Back to School: Decision-Making Considerations Considerations for Social Activities During COVID-19
Monitor your children for symptoms before sending them to school. Keep them home if they are sick. COVID-19 Symptom Checker
Teach your children healthy hygiene habits: Stop the spread Wash hands Handwashing is your superpower Cover coughs and sneezes Germs are all around
Tips for talking with children about COVID-19 COVID-19 resources in multiple languages are also available. This document offers advice broken down by age group
Have a plan for what to do if someone in your household gets sick.