We be testing

“I’ve been practicing COVID tests in my room with smell markers.” - Meryl
Kids are so resilient and adaptive. We have tested for COVID three times in the last week (all negative), starting with colds, then for positive cases reported to school. Quarantining. Testing again next week. We’ve learned a lot about viral loads, testing types and testing locations, we’ve created testing rituals, and our parent network has strengthened (better together!). Still, Delta is surging, staffing is short (EVERYWHERE), it’s smokey outside from all the wildfires, and we’re bound to experience frequent and sudden shutdowns, program cancellations, and quarantines well into the fall. Be kind to those who show up, be kind to yourself, and consider buying cheddar cheese powder for the dose of comfort that hugs you back:)