COVID-19 Information and Resources

Updated March 27, 2020

What's new: Following the actions of all Monterey County schools and updated guidance from the county Health Department, we have extended the school closure until at least May 4. Read this update.

Santa Catalina School is monitoring the COVID-19 situation carefully and is taking proactive and prudent measures to ensure the health and safety of every member of our community. We are following the guidance provided by the Monterey County Health Department, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), and other health officials.

There are currently no suspected cases of the virus at Santa Catalina School.

This page is designed to provide convenient access to reliable information resources regarding the coronavirus in general, as well as timely updates specific to the school’s response and planning efforts. This page will be updated regularly as new information becomes available.

Closure

Santa Catalina has closed campus to students and moved to remote instruction. The closure is in effect until Monday, May 4. We will update parents by email if this date changes.

The closure impacts all school activities, including local field trips, service events, and athletics games and practices.

Our main form of communication during this time will be through email. Please check your inboxes regularly.

Event updates:

Middle School Parent-Teacher Conferences (March 26) – Postponed
Prom (March 28) – Postponed
Grade 4 Gold Country Trip (April 16-17) – Canceled
PreK/K Annual Dinner (April 23) – Postponed
Kiss Me, Kate (April 24-May 2) – Canceled
Father-Daughter Weekend (May 1-3) – Postponed

Distance Learning

Though campus is closed, learning continues in new and creative forms.

For both divisions, Schoology serves as students’ “homeroom.” This is where teachers post assignments, lessons, resources, and other relevant information.

Procedures by grade level:

PreK-Grade 5 (download)
Grades 6-8 (download)
Grades 9-12

Any updates or changes will be emailed to students and parents.

Health and Safety

Below you will find school guidelines regarding ways to report and avoid exposure to COVID-19, as well as general resources for your overall well-being.

Suspected exposure

As a community with a shared responsibility to care for one another, we ask that you please report suspected exposure to COVID-19 to Head of School Meg Bradley at meg.bradley@santacatalina.org.

Please know that we will handle this information with the utmost care and responsibility. All reports of suspected exposure will be evaluated and handled following the proper guidance from health professionals.

Social Distancing

Travel

Home Tips

The following is from Lower and Middle School parent Bill Hayward, CEO of Hayward Lumber:

"As we all hunker down with spouses, kids, and pets, our indoor air will get pretty stuffy, CO2 levels will go up significantly, and it will generally start to feel pretty uncomfortable. Adding fresh air and sunlight is critical to keeping your indoor air healthy and comfortable. By cracking open two windows on either side of the home to create cross ventilation, you can keep the house healthy without impacting your energy bill. Just crack them open enough to feel the air on the back of your hand but not enough to feel a draft. For two-story homes, do one upstairs and one downstairs. You will be amazed how much better everyone will feel. If you want to learn more about keeping your home healthy, our team's advice is available at HaywardScore.com.”

The CDC also has a number of tips for keeping your home healthy.

Upper School Counselor Gabrielle Snowden created a video with helpful tips on how we can get through these challenging times. The information is helpful to all of us, so we're sharing it here.