BSD Family Updates

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As you may have heard, RSV (respiratory syncytial virus), seasonal influenza (flu), COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses are spreading widely.

As you begin your winter break, we want to offer these tips and reminders from the Kitsap Public Health District (KPHD) for staying healthy - and reducing the spread of illnesses.

Many of the same steps recommended to prevent COVID-19 are effective for preventing flu and other respiratory illnesses.

• Stay home as much as possible if you feel sick.
• Wash your hands frequently and carry hand sanitizer with you.
• Cover coughs and sneezes with a tissue or elbow.
• Consider wearing a mask in crowded indoor spaces.

Check out these resources suggested by KPHD:

• An RSV fact sheet
• Flu season prevention steps
• Steps to protect yourself from COVID-19 (CDC)

Every U.S. household is once again eligible to order 4 free at-home COVID-⁠19 tests. Just visit www.covid.gov/tests.

Do you need childcare during winter break? Our newest before- and after-school Childcare partner Right At School is offering day rates for winter break camp at West Hills STEM Academy. Learn more at www.BremertonSchools.org/Childcare.

The survey about next year's academic calendar will be open through 3 p.m. today! If you haven't already, please take a moment to respond to this 30-second survey.

Thanks to all who came to our open house this week and who have participated in the ThoughtExchange to guide our long-range facilities plan update. Input from our Bremerton School District community - and the broader Bremerton community - is essential in this process. It is not too late! The ThoughtExchange will be open through this weekend!

Background photo: View Ridge Elementary Arts Academy fifth grade performance of the musical "Space Pirates."

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The Bremerton School District does not discriminate in any programs or activities on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, veteran or military status, sexual orientation, gender expression or identity, disability, or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following employee(s) has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination: Garth Steedman at 360.473.1031 or the Section 504 Coordinator, John Welsh at 360.473.1012. Mailing address: 134 Marion Avenue North, Bremerton, WA 98312.