In support of student and family safety, it is our goal to provide strong communication around safety protocols and procedures. Part of this transparent communication includes notification in the event of a positive COVID test of a person here on campus. You will be notified by text, phone, and email if your student is considered a close contact to someone that has tested positive for COVID-19 at Skyview Middle School.
To best assist us in keeping students safe by contacting Skyview Middle School immediately if your student is identified as a close contact or tests positive for COVID-19.
Please Contact:
Jennifer Celms (Nurse) - jcelms@nsd.org or
Nico Bonder (Assistant Principal/Covid Supervisor) - nbonder@nsd.org
A Close Contact Is defined as a person matching any of the following descriptions:
- Living in the same household as a person with COVID-19
- Caring for a person with COVID-19
- Being within 6 feet of a person with COVID-19 for a combined total of 15 minutes or more within a 24-hour period*, OR
- Being in direct contact with saliva or other body secretions from a person with COVID-19 (e.g., being coughed on, kissing, sharing utensils, etc.).
* In a K-12 indoor classroom, the close contact definition excludes students who were at least three feet (3 ft.) away from an infected student when
(a) both students were wearing face coverings/masks and
(b) other prevention strategies were in place. This exception does not apply to teachers, staff, or other adults in the indoor classroom setting.
The information below describes what parents/guardians should expect to happen if their student(s) is considered a close contact to someone that has tested positive for COVID-19.
My child is unvaccinated and a close contact:
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You will be asked to keep your student home, in “quarantine”, and away from other people until a specified date.
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Watch for COVID-19 symptoms (see list below).
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Your child should not attend school, child care, or participate in other social or community activities during quarantine.
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Your child’s siblings and other household members do not have to quarantine unless your child develops symptoms or tests positive for COVID-19.
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Inform the SMS attendance line that your student will be in quarantine through (the specified date) at smsattendance@nsd.org.
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Participate in a public health interview. Public Health contact tracers may reach out to you by text or phone call because your child may have been exposed to someone with COVID-19. They will share information about what to do and what support is available. They will always keep your information confidential. Contact tracers will never ask for money, bank or credit card information, passwords, or immigration status.
My child is vaccinated and a close contact:
**Students who are fully vaccinated (2 weeks after last vaccination dose) do not need to quarantine after COVID-19 exposure. Vaccinated students will be required to send a copy of their vaccination card to jcelms@nsd.org & nbonder@nsd.org to avoid quarantine. Watch for symptoms for 14 days. If symptoms develop, follow the COVID-19 Return to Work/School Flow Chart.
Should my child be tested for COVID-19 if they are a close contact?
Yes! They should be tested no sooner than day three after exposure and ideally between day 5-7 after exposure. Call your medical provider to be tested or go to a free testing site. Free testing sites can be accessed by following these links:
What are the common symptoms of COVID-19?
Most COVID-19 cases are mild with fever and cough. Adults and children with COVID-19 have reported the following symptoms or combinations of symptoms, which may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus:
- Fever of 100.4°F / 38°C or higher
- Cough
- Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
- Chills
- Fatigue
- Muscle pain or body aches
- Headache
- New loss of taste or smell
- Sore throat
- Congestion or runny nose
- Nausea or vomiting
- Diarrhea
- Other signs of new illness that are unrelated to a preexisting condition (such as seasonal allergies)
This list does not include all possible symptoms. Please talk to your medical provider for any other symptoms that are severe or concerning to you.
If your child is placed on quarantine by Snohomish County Department of Health or Skyview Middle School, please notify the Skyview Attendance Office: smsattendance@nsd.org