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Principal Update: November 29th
This is a 5 day week for students. All students will continue with online learning through this week. Colonial School district is striving to have students in our CASL, Integration A, and Intensive Learning Center programs return on Monday, December 7th. This is a...
COVID 19 Update: November 23
November 23, 2020 Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: Today we learned that an individual at Southern Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19 . The individual was last in the building on Monday, November 16th. This individual will not return to school...
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March 1, 2021 ![]()
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: ![]()
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We have learned that individuals at the following Colonial Schools have tested positive for COVID-19: ![]()
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• Southern Elementary School (1): Individual was last on campus Thursday, February 25th![]()
• George Read Middle School (1): Individual was last on campus Friday, February 26th![]()
• Gunning Bedford Middle School (1): Individual was last on campus Wednesday, February 24th![]()
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These individuals will not return to school until the isolation period has passed. Anyone who has been in close contact with the individuals has been contacted and may be required to complete a quarantine before returning to school. Individual decisions on quarantining are made in consultation with the affected individual and DPH epidemiologists and may depend on whether the individual was wearing a mask. ![]()
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Please visit coronavirus.delaware.gov to learn more about DPH protocols around positive COVID-19 cases in schools. ![]()
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We always encourage you to monitor your child for any symptoms of COVID-19. If a student or staff member is sick with any of the following symptoms, stay home: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, chills, shaking with chills, loss of smell or taste, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, or headache or congestion or runny nose without a known cause such as allergies. Our school nurses are available to support your family by reviewing symptoms to watch for, answering questions you may have, assisting with follow up communications and providing further information on available testing sites. COVID-19 testing is free and available in our local community. ![]()
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DPH encourages all Delawareans – whether you are experiencing symptoms or not – to consider getting a free test. That will help our state more accurately track the spread of the disease and keep our communities healthy. ![]()
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Visit coronavirus.delaware.gov/testing/ for the latest updates on COVID-19 in Delaware and information on free COVID-19 testing in Delaware.![]()
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Colonial School District continues to adhere to strict cleaning, social distancing, and hygiene protocols. This is our best defense against COVID-19 and its spread. District custodial staff are informed of the positive cases as appropriate and are following prescribed protocols for cleaning in accordance with the most up-to-date health guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and DPH. ![]()
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If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your building administrative team. ![]()
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Sincerely, ![]()
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Jon Cooper, EdD ![]()
District COVID-19 Coordinator
Coronavirus - Delaware's Coronavirus Official Website
coronavirus.delaware.gov
Find the latest information about Delaware's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including testing locations near you and lab-confirmed cases by county.
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Southern Elementary was the recipient of a grant from New Castle County that has given us the opportunity to prove every student at Southern elementary with grade-level books to add to their personal, at-home library. We thank Mrs. Cummings, fallen officer, Cpl. Stephen Ballard’s wife, for assisting us with this generous grant.
February 22, 2021 ![]()
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students: ![]()
We have learned that individuals at the following Colonial Schools have tested positive for COVID-19: ![]()
Southern Elementary School (1): Individual was last on campus Wednesday, February 17th ![]()
New Castle Elementary School (1): Individual was last on campus Wednesday, February 17th ![]()
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These individuals will not return to school until the isolation period has passed. Anyone who has been in close contact with the individuals has been contacted and may be required to complete a quarantine before returning to school. Individual decisions on quarantining are made in consultation with the affected individual and DPH epidemiologists and may depend on whether the individual was wearing a mask. ![]()
Please visit coronavirus.delaware.gov ![]()
to learn more about DPH protocols around positive COVID-19 cases in schools. ![]()
We always encourage you to monitor your child for any symptoms of COVID-19. If a student or staff member is sick with any of the following symptoms, stay home: fever, cough, shortness of breath, sore throat, muscle aches, fatigue, chills, shaking with chills, loss of smell or taste, nausea or vomiting, diarrhea, or headache or congestion or runny nose without a known cause such as allergies. Our school nurses are available to support your family by reviewing symptoms to watch for, answering questions you may have, assisting with follow up communications, and providing further information on available testing sites. COVID-19 testing is free and available in our local community. ![]()
DPH encourages all Delawareans – whether you are experiencing symptoms or not – to consider getting a free test. That will help our state more accurately track the spread of the disease and keep our communities healthy. ![]()
Visit coronavirus.delaware.gov/testing/ ![]()
for the latest updates on COVID-19 in Delaware and information on free COVID-19 testing in Delaware. ![]()
Colonial School District continues to adhere to strict cleaning, social distancing, and hygiene protocols. This is our best defense against COVID-19 and its spread. District custodial staff are informed of the positive cases as appropriate and are following prescribed protocols for cleaning in accordance with the most up-to-date health guidance from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and DPH. ![]()
If you have any questions or concerns, please contact your building administrative team. ![]()
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Sincerely, ![]()
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Jon Cooper, EdD ![]()
District COVID-19 Coordinator
Coronavirus - Delaware's Coronavirus Official Website
coronavirus.delaware.gov
Find the latest information about Delaware's response to the COVID-19 pandemic, including testing locations near you and lab-confirmed cases by county.
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