Educating and Protecting Our Students and Community
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*Close contacts as defined by Wisconsin Department of Health Services:
- Had direct physical contact (for example, a hug, kiss, or handshake) with a person who is COVID positive.
- Were within 6 feet of the person who is COVID positive for more than 15 minutes. This includes single encounters of more than 15 minutes OR multiple encounters within a single day adding up to more than 15 minutes.
- Had contact with a COVID positive person's respiratory secretions (for example, coughed or sneezed on; contact with a dirty tissue; shared a drinking glass, food, towels, or other personal items).
It should be noted that staff and/or students who are listed as close contacts on the dashboard are not necessarily the close contacts to the COVID positive staff/students who are on the dashboard.
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Dear Little Chute Families,
We are excited to welcome our students back to school, whether we see them in-person or virtually. Together, we are working to ensure a safe and productive environment for all. Little Chute Area School District opened for learning officially on Tuesday, September 1. If your LCASD student tests positive for COVID-19 please contact our LCASD tracking number: 920-415-4835. You will be directed to our school nurse that will take down further information.
We’ve updated our COVID-19 Resource page to reflect the most current information on this health care crisis. Also included on this page is a link to our Return to Learning Plan. We are excited that school is back in session and we can reconnect with all our students.
We are committed to the safety and health of our students, staff, and community. As we continue to navigate through this health care crisis, for this school year, how we deliver instruction to our students will be shaped by national and state guidelines as well as local decisions. That guidance is ever-evolving which means all of us associated with the Little Chute Area School District must be flexible, agile, and able to pivot as circumstances change. We hope that having all updates labeled by topic in one place will help our school/community stay informed throughout this pandemic.
See current information located here regarding plans for instructional learning platforms along with COVID-19 information links. Please note that details are subject to change based on guidelines from local, state, and federal authorities.
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Special Education
For students with Special Education needs, teachers will be contacting you to discuss your child’s Individual Education Plan (IEP). The Department of Education has ongoing efforts to assist students, teachers, and education leaders as part of the Administration’s unprecedented, whole-of-government response to the viral outbreak.
We are dedicated to serving you and your child. This is unchartered territory for all of us. Please know we desire to offer the best services we can while providing safety for your child, your family, and our staff. Please don’t hesitate to reach out to our Special Education/Pupil Services Director Heidi Schmidt at hschmidt@littlechute.k12.wi.us if you have any concerns.
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Community Wellness/Mindfulness Links
Due to the nature of the COVID -19 situation, please CALL AHEAD to any non-crisis agency to guarantee they are still operating.
Crisis
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911 - life threatening emergency
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211 - will answer questions on how to reach various agencies
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Crisis Mental Health Services - 920-832-4646
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Suicide Prevention/Crisis Hotline - 1-800-273-8255 - suicidepreventionlifeline.org
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Family Services - 920-739-4226 counseling appointments
Food Resources
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St. Johns - 325. Pine St. Little Chute, WI 788-9033
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Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry - 2011 E. Main St. 766-9131
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St. Luke Lutheran Church - 705 Greenfield Dr. 788-4408
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Little Free Pantry - 625 Grand Avenue
Medical Resources
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Travel Guidelines
With the introduction and recent spread of the new variation of the SARS-CoV-2, travel has become a greater concern for our public health departments and the Little Chute Area School District. It has been noted that travel may increase your chance of getting and/or spreading the virus. The best and most effective way to protect yourself and others from COVID-19 is staying home and social distancing. For those who do decide to participate in travel, it is critical to take steps to help protect yourself and others before, during, and after traveling.
Travel Considerations and Recommendations:
- Get your flu shot before you travel.
- Bring extra supplies, such as masks and hand sanitizer.
- Know when to delay traveling. One should not travel if you or your travel companions are sick or recently exposed to COVID-19.
- Wear a mask to keep your nose and mouth covered when in public settings, including on public transportation and in transportation hubs such as airports and stations.
- Avoid close contact by staying at least 6 feet apart from anyone who is not traveling with your group.
- Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer
- Avoid contact with anyone who is sick.
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth.
- Check Travel Restrictions before you go.
If you are returning from travel:
Domestic Travel:
The Center for Disease Control recommends getting tested with a viral test approximately 1-3 days before your trip. Also, it is recommended that you receive a viral test 3-5 days after your trip and reduce non-essential activities for a full 7 days after traveling.
International Travel:
As of January 26th, 2021, it is a requirement that all air passengers arriving in the US from a foreign country will need to get tested for COVID-19 infections no more than 3 days before their flight departs and provide proof of the negative test. In addition to requiring testing prior to returning to the United States, those who partake in international traveling are required to have a COVID-19 test 3-5 days after travel and stay home for at least 7 days after travel. If you do not get tested upon your return, it is safest to stay home for 10 days.
Going forward to help prevent the spread of COVID-19 in the Little Chute Area School District, as a district we will be following the International Travel Requirements and will not allow students or staff who participate in international travel to return to school until 7 days after return from travel and a negative COVID-19 test. If the individual would refuse the COVID-19 test, we would require that they stay home for 10 days from the date of return. At this time, we will not require quarantining or a negative COVID-19 test for domestic travel.
For more information regarding travel please visit: CDC- Travel Considerations during COVID-19. If you have any international travel plans or travel questions, please reach out to LCASD School District Nurse, Samantha Busko at 920-788-7600 Ext 2116.
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