The Manitoba government has prepared a number of informational materials for students, parents and teachers as they prepare for a safe and informed return to the classroom.
Education Minister Kelvin Goertzen says the Restoring Safe Schools information package is designed to address frequently asked questions and areas of concerns, “We commend teachers and staff who are returning to schools this week to make schools and classrooms as COVID-19 safe as possible for students returning on Sept. 8.”
The province has prepared information with a focus on the fundamentals of learning and working around COVID-19 including:
– Parent Guide – providing what parents and guardians can expect when school resumes;
– Mask Use Guide – providing information on the use of masks in school and on buses, when you put them on, what happens when they are soiled and other tips;
– Easy Reference for Parents to the Pandemic Response Notification System – providing parents with a simple understanding of how changes in their school’s COVID response level will effect their day-to-day school routines;
– COVID-19 Screening Questions – a tool for parents and schools to screen for signs and symptoms; and
– COVID-19 in Schools and Early Learning and Child Care Centres – providing guidance on cases of COVID-19 in schools and child-care centres.
A detailed version of the list can be found on the link below. Printed copies will be available for distribution where appropriate. Information will be updated as required throughout the school year.
