What: COVID-19 testing program for St. Landry Parish School District
From: Opelousas Middle School in conjunction with St. Landry Parish School District
To: Opelousas Middle School Parents
August 24, 2021
Subject:
Introducing a new COVID-19 testing program for St. Landry Parish School District
Hello OMS Parents:
As we begin this new school year, the health and safety of all students and staff remains our top concern. I’m excited to announce that Opelousas Middle School is starting a voluntary weekly COVID-19 testing program to help keep our school community safe and allow us to have regular in-person learning. Through this program, we will offer the highest quality PCR testing available at no cost to teachers, staff, students, and families.
Keeping school buildings open depends our ability to identify and take immediate action to address COVID-19 concerns on our campus. By identifying infections early, weekly testing will help keep transmission low and students in school for in-person learning, sports, and extracurricular activities.
This program will allow Opelousas Middle School to test both symptomatic and asymptomatic individuals and reduce the risk to our school community. Each week a trained healthcare team will visit to conduct the testing program using a choice between short nasal or oral swabs. The samples will be couriered to the CLIA-certified laboratory and tested using PCR technology. Results will be delivered by text or email usually before the next morning and any individuals with positive tests will be contacted by our team about next steps.
You’ll receive an email in the coming weeks with information on how to register and what to expect when testing. Every additional person tested reduces the chance of the virus spreading in our community so it is my hope that all our families will take advantage of the opportunity to help our school be as safe as it can possibly be and to remain open without any disruption.
If you have any questions or concerns, please reach out to 225-910-8308 or visit the website www.k12testing.com.
We deeply appreciate your partnership and your commitment to keeping our school community safe and healthy.
M. Fisher, Principal
Welcome back! We've missed you! Wishing you all the best in the 2021-2022 school year! #slpRebuildingRefocusingReconnecting #slpproud
Want to learn about tools your child may be using in the upcoming school year? We are hosting 3 sessions on Google Classroom/Meet/Kami on Monday, August 9, 2021. This is a free online training for parents and guardians of any K-12 SLP student. meet.google.com/vdx-uzbe-dwo
We are super proud to have been featured in Episode 1 of Teacher Leader Lagniappe! @La_Believes @EmLeBlancCooper visited Arnaudville Middle School to witness our Camp Accelerate Summer Learning Program. Check out what she had to say! #SLPPROUD
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/episode-1-louisianas-educational-priorities-superintendent/id1574525262?i=1000530129745
Looking for information on the Emergency Broadband Benefit Program? Visit http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/EBB to see if your child qualifies.
Find out if you qualify for Emergency Broadband Benefits by going to http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/EBB.
SLP Virtual Learning Academy Registration - SLPVLA Registration is now open for students in grades 6-12. To register visit https://bit.ly/6-12vir.
Now that children twelve years old or older are eligible to receive the COVID-19 vaccine, it is important that parents become informed on COVID-19 vaccines and vaccinating their children. Medical professionals & pediatricians from around the state will share the facts all on COVID-19 vaccines and vaccinations. Register Here: https://t.co/SOkHbOc9yr?amp=1
Effective immediately, the mask mandate for students, staff and SLPSS facility visitors has been lifted. Masks are still required while traveling on SLPSS buses.
http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/NEWSROOM
We are now offering the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccination to students who are 12 years old and older beginning tomorrow, May 20, 2021. For more information, visit: http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/SCHOOL_VACCINATION_CLINICS_FOR_STUDENTS
A Message from SLPSB:
Additional rain is in the forecast overnight. With it being difficult to predict the amount of rain we will get, we will continue to monitor the road conditions to determine if they are unsafe for travel. We will notify you if school closures will be in effect. Please continue to look for alerts on our SLP App.
Don't miss out on SLP or school notifications! Access student highlights, cafeteria menus, news updates, and even emergency notifications, right from your phone. Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/376GCf3 or iPhone: https://apple.co/3jbZ3Br.
ALL ST. LANDRY PARISH PUBLIC SCHOOLS TO DISMISS EARLY TODAY
May 18, 2021
OPELOUSAS, LA -- Due to forecasted precipitation causing possible hazardous road conditions and widespread flooding parish-wide, all schools and head start centers will dismiss early today, May 18, 2021. The overall safety of our students and employees necessitates the early dismissal of schools.
Dismissal times are as follows:
SLATS/Alternative - 1:30 PM;
MACA/BioMed - 1:40 PM;
High School/Junior High - 2:00 PM;
Head Start - 2:00 PM;
North Central/Palmetto - 2:00 PM;
Elementary/Middle Schools - 2:20 PM - 2:40 PM (This is dependent on bus arrival from first routes.);
*Car riders should contact the school for pick-up times.
We will continue to consult with school administrators, the National Weather Service, and the Office of Emergency Preparedness in the decision-making progress regarding the closing of schools.
Stay informed of future decisions regarding school closures via our SLP app, our district website and our social media pages.
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Due to the threat of heavy rains throughout the night, please expect some delays in bus transportation tomorrow morning . In addition, we may have some isolated roads that are impassable.
Due to the threat of heavy rains throughout the night, please expect some delays in bus transportation tomorrow morning . In addition, we may have some isolated roads that are impassable.
Visit http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/VACCINATION_EVENTS to find out about vaccination events in Acadiana.
SLPSB JOB FAIR
IN-PERSON & VIRTUAL
April 24, 2021
Time: 9:00 AM - 2:00 PM
By appointment only
Follow the link below for details.
http://www.slpsb.org/apps/pages/CAREER_FAIR
This year the St. Landry Parish School Board will host a summer learning program for children in grades K through 8, providing not only Language Arts and Math tutoring in a small group setting but also enrichment experiences that will enable students to excel in the 2021- 2022 school year. Students will have opportunities to take virtual field trips, learn about science and technology, engage in social living projects, play sports, and develop an appreciation for art, theater, music, and more.
The 4-week program will be offered June 7th through July 1st.
Students will be offered transportation to and from the program, and meals will be provided.
Let us know if you are interested by going to https://forms.gle/AbnrfL2kUanJPFnAA.
This year the St. Landry Parish School Board will host a summer learning program for children in grades K through 8, providing not only Language Arts and Math tutoring in a small group setting but also enrichment experiences that will enable students to excel in the 2021- 2022 school year. Students will have opportunities to take virtual field trips, learn about science and technology, engage in social living projects, play sports, and develop an appreciation for art, theater, music, and more.
The 4-week program will be offered June 7th through July 1st.
Students will be offered transportation to and from the program, and meals will be provided.
Let us know if you are interested by going to http://bit.ly/SLPsummerlearning.
All SLPSB schools and administrative offices will re-open tomorrow, Monday, February 22, 2021.
"Starting Mon., Feb. 22, teachers & support staff working at K-12 schools & daycares, non-emergency medical transportation staff, pregnant persons and people 55-64 years old with one or more health condition defined by @CDCgov will be eligible to receive the COVID vaccine. "
~Gov. John Bel Edwards
