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Whether your child(ren) are returning to school in person, remotely, or��a combination of both,��there are some important��measures every family can take to��continue to��slow the spread of��COVID-19.

������’s ��֭��Ƶ’s family back-to-school checklist:��

My��child knows��how to thoroughly����for a full 20 seconds.

I have a supply of��appropriate����for my child��to wear in school��and on the school bus.����

Make sure you know whether your school provides “mask breaks.”��

My child is aware of whether their school is��changing its����inside school buildings.��

Find out whether they’ve incorporated��clear��signs and floor markings.

I’ve updated my child’s school list of medical contacts in case of an emergency.��

Know who they are��and make sure they’re in your personal contact list.

I’m aware that I should not send my child to school with any signs of illness.��

Know whether your child’s school is taking��children’s��temperatures and asking families to complete wellness surveys before children��enter the school building.

My family is aware of the����of COVID-19.��

Make sure you know of some places close to home where you would be able to take your child for a COVID-19 test.

about how the school experience will be different this year.��

Interactions with teachers and students may change, and it’s helpful to know how your child is feeling about this��so you know if they’re having a difficult time emotionally.

My child has a place to learn at home if school moves fully online.��

Look for a quiet, dedicated workspace customized for your child’s needs, and find out when breaks occur.��

Additional Resources��

• In this��,����֭��Ƶ��pediatricians address the topic, “Should I send my Child Back to School?”������
• ��school reopening guidance from the Centers for Disease Control��and Prevention.��
• The����also has some��helpful��back-to-school��information.��