Some AOP Public Service Announcements for You and Your Family TY! God bless, Mr. "D". Social Distancing- As you know our school plans focus heavily on having children keep socially distant for others. It would be helpful as you would bring this to their attention as you are with them in the community. It might be helpful to highlight good examples and point out negative examples as well. Thanks for your help with this, together we can help build for a self-return to schools. Masks- Masks have been mandated by the state other than when we provide “Masks Breaks.” During the mask breaks, students will be able to remove them in a safe manner. However, we suggest that you take steps to help students build tolerance to wearing masks. Have your students practice wearing masks during the day. Build it slowly each day so that first day is not a shock. Thanks for your help with this, together we can help build for a self-return to schools. Hand washing- Another important tool to keep children safe, have them practice washing their hands for the time it takes them to say the Hail Mary. Sustained handwashing is important, and doing it with a prayer is even better. Thanks for your help with this, together we can help build for a self-return to schools. Holiday weekend, After the fourth of July holiday, the area saw a spike in COVID cases., We ask that you stay particularly focused if you go away during the Labor Day holiday to take safe steps not to bring COVID back to school. Thanks for your help with this, together we can help build for a self-return to schools.