May 26, 2021
Dear Parents/Guardians and Students:
We learned that an individual at the Wilbur Elementary School has tested positive for COVID-19. This
individual was last on campus Wednesday, May 26th.
This individual will not return to school until the isolation period has passed. Anyone who has been in
close contact with the individual 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 https://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 https://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.
Sincerely,
Jon Cooper, EdD
District COVID-19 Coordinator