DID YOU KNOW…

…on Friday, October 23rd, the Bascom Lions Club and the Bascom Fire Department partnered to provide the Hopewell-Loudon Elementary students with a “Sweets and Treats” parade? The Bascom Fire Department had a bag for each student with materials for Fire Prevention Month. The Bascom Lions Club had a bag of Trick-or-Treat items for each student. After the students were finished “Trick or Treating,” they were treated to an outdoor performance by the Chieftain Marching Band. All COVID 19 protocols were followed for this event.

Wednesday, October 28, 2020

To Parents/Guardians, Students, Staff, Community Members,

I am informing all of you that students in grades 7-12 will remain on the hybrid educational format for Monday, November 2 through Wednesday, November 4. Parent-teacher conferences are Thursday, November 5 and Friday, November 6. We are evaluating the situation on a daily basis and look forward to making an announcement regarding our educational format on Wednesday, November 4, 2020 for the foreseeable future. Again, this announcement is for students who are in grades 7-12. K-6 students are currently five days a week in a face-to-face environment. 

Again, we truly appreciate all of your understanding and flexibility as we are navigating these ever-changing times. If you have any building specific questions, please feel free to contact the building principals.

Respectfully,

Jeffrey A. Holbrook

Hopewell-Loudon Superintendent 

October 26, 2020 at 10:00 a.m.

Dear Hopewell-Loudon Parents/Guardians, Staff and Community Members:

We recently received notification that Hopewell-Loudon has one (1) student tested positive for COVID-19. While we must protect the privacy of the people involved, we believe it is best to communicate transparently with you so you can make well-informed decisions for your family.

This case has not resulted in any further quarantined students. There is nothing more important to Hopewell-Loudon than the safety and health of our students, our staff and their families. We are working directly with county health officials to address this situation. They have recommended we share the following with you: If you feel you are having any of the COVID-19-like symptoms to seek medical attention immediately. If you feel that you may/have been exposed to COVID-19 to “self-quarantine” for fourteen (14) days. Additionally, please make sure that we are all practicing good personal hygiene throughout the day.

Hopewell-Loudon will continue to follow all COVID-related safety procedures including: Sanitizing and cleaning protocols have been implemented in the building and throughout the district facilities. We immediately contacted the Seneca County Health Department for confirmation. The Seneca County Health Department has stated as with the last several COVID-19 cases, this case has not resulted in any further quarantined students. If you have COVID-19 related questions or questions regarding quarantine, please contact the Seneca County Health Department at: 419-447-3691.

COVID-19 is transmitted through person-to-person contact and through the exchange of respiratory droplets. As more cases are being confirmed across the state, including in our community, it is important to be sensible, but to also be vigilant. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath. If you or any member of your family exhibit these symptoms, please contact your medical provider for advice immediately. Symptoms usually appear 2-14 days after exposure.

The Seneca County General Health District along with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds.
• Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available.
• Avoid close contact with those who are sick.
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve.
• Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose.
• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects.
• Stay at home when you are sick.
• Practice social distancing, leaving at least six feet between you and other people.
• Wear a cloth mask in public when you cannot social distance.

Our greatest priority is the safety of our students, staff and community members. It is important to remember that children are greatly influenced by the reactions of adults when facing difficult circumstances. I encourage everyone to remain calm and to be empathetic and respectful to those affected.

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you and your family, especially as we face this challenging situation together. Thank you for your support of Hopewell-Loudon.

Sincerely,

Jeffrey A. Holbrook, Hopewell-Loudon Superintendent

October 11, 2020 12:00 p.m.

Dear Hopewell-Loudon Parents/Guardians, Staff and Community Members:

Today, we received notification that one more student tested positive for COVID-19. We NOW have TWO (2) total students which tested positive for COVID-19, all within the last twenty (20) hours. While we must protect the privacy of the people involved, we believe it is best to communicate transparently with you so you can make well-informed decisions for your family. An email will be going to the parents/guardians of the students that have been in close contact for 15 minutes and longer in the very near future.

There is nothing more important to Hopewell-Loudon than the safety and health of our students, our staff and their families. We are working directly with county health officials to address this situation. They have recommended we share the following with you: If you feel you are having any of the COVID-19-like symptoms to seek medical attention immediately. If you feel that you may/have been exposed to COVID-19 to “self-quarantine” for fourteen (14) days (an email will be sent to the students in close contact). Additionally, please make sure that we are all practicing good personal hygiene throughout the day. 

Hopewell-Loudon will continue to follow all COVID-related safety procedures including: Sanitizing and cleaning protocols have been implemented in the building and throughout the district facilities. We immediately contacted the Seneca County Health Department for contact tracing. 

COVID-19 is transmitted through person-to-person contact and through the exchange of respiratory droplets. As more cases are being confirmed across the state, including in our community, it is important to be sensible, but to also be vigilant. Symptoms of COVID-19 include fever, cough and shortness of breath. If you or any member of your family exhibit these symptoms, please contact your medical provider for advice immediately. Symptoms usually appear 2-14 days after exposure.

The Seneca County General Health District along with The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends the following best practices to help prevent the spread of COVID-19:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. 
• Use alcohol-based hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol if soap and water are not available. 

• Avoid close contact with those who are sick. 
• Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your sleeve. 
• Avoid touching your eyes, mouth and nose. 
• Disinfect frequently touched surfaces and objects. 
• Stay at home when you are sick.

• Practice social distancing, leaving at least six feet between
              you and other people. 
• Wear a cloth mask in public when you cannot social distance.

Our greatest priority is the safety of our students, staff and community members. It is important to remember that children are greatly influenced by the reactions of adults when facing difficult circumstances. I encourage everyone to remain calm and to be empathetic and respectful to those affected.

We are grateful for the opportunity to serve you and your family, especially as we face this challenging situation together. Thank you for your support of Hopewell-Loudon. 

Sincerely,

Jeffrey A. Holbrook, Hopewell-Loudon Superintendent