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IHEPIHHE Barry MacDougall, Director of Education
March 11, 2010

Dear parents and caregivers,

At Saskatoon Public Schools, the safety of our students and staff members is our ?rst priority With the
World Health Drgya nization declaring the [Own?19 [coronavlrusl outbreak a pandemic, we wanted to
share with you the measures our school division has in place to address this public health situation-

Saskatoon Public Schools take its direction from the Saskatchewan Health Authority, and division staff
have received regular updates on the situation. As of todav, there are no confirmed cases of 
in Saskatchewan and public health of?cials state the risk remains low.

Our school division has a pandemic response plan and we have alreadv taken preventative measures.
We previouslv directed caretaking staff to prioritize sanitization in all our schools. Focus is being given to
sanitizing push-pull points and frequentlv touched surfaces, such as door handles, water fountain
buttons, desks, countertops, sinks, and taps.

We have asked our schools to review hvgiene practices with students and have shared posters
highlighting proper hand washing for posting in all bathrooms. These posters and other hvgiene
information can be accessed at 

We ask that you review the following hvgiene practices with vour childiren}:

In Practice proper coughing and sneedng etiquette {into the bend of your elbow];

Wash vour hands often with soap and water; if soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-
based hand sanitizer;

Avoid touching vour eves, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands 

Avoid close contact with people who are sick; and,

- Don't share water bottles, band instruments, eating utensils, electronic devices, ear pods or
food.

As always, we ask that if your child is sick, please keep your child home from school- Individuals who
may have concerns about their health can call the provincial HealthLine at 311 for advice and support.

 

 

Information and updates regarding [Chum-19 are available on 

Please contact vour school if vou have uestions.
Sincerelv,

Brent Hills, Superintendent of Education Paul Janzen, Superintendent of Education
Saskatoon Public Schools Saskatoon Public Schools