Remote Learning Timetable

Test Kit Results – Danforth CTI and Greenwood SS

Dear Students, Parents/Guardians,

We had great participation in our school-wide testing at both Danforth and Greenwood.  I think that we were expecting to identify positive cases from the kits that were distributed (in fact, it was one of the purposes of the process), and I wanted to keep you informed as the information comes in. 

So far, at Danforth, we have had 5 positive results among students, from our kit testing; they were all asymptomatic at the time of testing.  We have informed all students, their families and the staff who will have to isolate as a result of this news. 

So far, at Greenwood, we have had 1 student and 1 teacher test positive through the kit testing.  Again, all students, their families and staff have been informed. 

For both groups in the affected cohorts, letters from Toronto Public Health are being sent out this afternoon.  These letters will provide further information, including dates of return to the school.

As I mentioned before, staff and students are required to wear masks while at school and to practice physical distancing, as well as proper hand hygiene — hand washing, sanitizer etc. While enhanced cleaning is conducted every day, we have made sure to conduct an enhanced cleaning in all affected areas of our school. TPH is monitoring the situation and, as always, will let us know if further precautions, actions or communications are required.

The health, safety and well-being of staff and students is our top priority. One of the most important things we can do to slow the spread of COVID-19 in our schools, is for students and their families to screen themselves daily for any symptoms of COVID-19 using the TDSB Student Health Pass or the TDSB Health App.

Should you have any questions, please contact the school, visit the TDSB website or visit the TPH website for general information. For general questions, please call the TPH COVID-19 Hotline at 416-338-7600, Monday-Sunday 8:30 AM – 8:00 PM, to speak with an agent. If you need immediate assistance, please call Telehealth Ontario 24 hours a day at 1-866-797-0000.

I know that this can all feel a bit unsettling, but I wanted to remind everyone that as far as we know, the cases are not being transmitted at school; there is no link between any of the cases at either school.  That said, this is a good reminder for all of us not to let our guard down and to remain vigilant in monitoring student (and our own) mask, social distancing and hand hygiene discipline.  Thanks for that.

As the tests were coming in (and being sent to Michael Garron Hospital) all week, it is possible that we will identify other cases.  I will keep you all apprised of any other information as it comes in.

Sincerely,

Rob MacKinnon

Principal

COVID-19 Screening & Return To School Process

Entering the School

Students and Visitors to TDSB Sites must complete a Daily Health Screening.

To access the Daily Health Screening online app, click here: https://tdsb.service-now.com/tswp

For information on the Screening Process and to download resources such as the paper Health Pass, click here: https://www.tdsb.on.ca/In-Person-Learning/Health-and-Safety/Daily-Health-Screening

Staying Home from School

If you, or anyone in your home is experiencing COVID-19 symptoms, or if you or anyone in your home has been identified as a close contact of someone with a confirmed case, please stay home.

To view the Toronto Public Health Decision Guide for Schools, click here: https://www.toronto.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/9858-COVID-19-Decision-Guide-for-Schools.pdf 

We encourage you to contact the school to document your absence and your teachers to arrange for support while you isolate.

Returning to School

Once you are clear to return (after completing a period of isolation, or receiving a negative test depending on the situation), please complete the Toronto Public Health Back to School Confirmation Form (there’s a version for adult students here) and bring it with you on your first day back.

Please bring the signed form to the office for our records.

As always, if you should have any questions, or need any help navigating this process, please do not hesitate to reach out to the school at 416-393-0744