Worthington Adventist^® Academy

Coronavirus (Covid-19) has put the world on alert, and Worthington Adventist Academy would like to assure our school family that we are taking extra precautions and making contingency plans to ensure the safety of our students and community. Preventing the spread of disease is a team effort, however, so here are ways we can work together to keep our school safe.

WAA's Top 5 Tips:

1. If you or your student currently have or have recently had flu-like symptoms, do not come into the school without being cleared by a doctor.

2. Reinforce good hand-washing and coughing/sneezing methods with your children.

3. Sanitize all of your student's belongings (e.g. backpacks, lunch boxes, water bottles) regularly.

4. Check your student for fever or other symptoms frequently.

5. Stay up-to-date by following these helpful links:

• The Ohio Conference's Virus Update Webpage

• Central Ohio District Action Plans

• The CDC's Prevention & Treatment Page

• The CDC's Resources for Home

• The CDC's article on how to make handwashing a family activity

• The CDC's advise on how to get your household ready for the coronavirus 2019

• https://coronavirus.ohio.gov/static/responsible/covid-19-fact-sheet-k-12-exposure-and-quarantine.pdf

If you have any questions or concerns, contact the school office or Principal Valerie Green for more information. With your help and the Lord's might, we can promote awareness and fight illness. So cover your coughs and sneezes, wash your hands, and stay safe out there WAA family!

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." John 14:27 (NIV)