To help prevent the spread of respiratory viruses, including COVID-19 and flu, please follow these important tips:

• Wear a face mask that properly covers your mouth and nose.
• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.
• Maintain proper social distancing.
• Stay home when you can.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces.
• Monitor your daily health.

• January 24: Return to Green Countdown: 2 days until the second semester and our Green Instructional Model. Health and safety is important, even when riding the bus to and from school. Buses are cleaned and disinfected each day and receive a deep disinfection each week.
  
• January 23: Return to Green Countdown: 3 days until the second semester and our Green Instructional Model. We know that change can sometimes be difficult and #RrSchools has a number of resources to help linked here.
  
• January 22: Return to Green Countdown: 4 days until the second semester and our Green Instructional Model. You can find more information regarding the Return to Green at this website.
  
• January 20: Return to Green Countdown: 6 days until the second semester and our Green Instructional Model. Be sure to review our Return to Green Video with information on schedules, safety protocols, guidelines, etc.
  
• January 19: Return to Green Countdown: We are 1 week away from the 2nd semester and our Green Instructional Model. Bistro box lunches will be available at Goldwood, Kensington, Rocky River Middle School and Rocky River High School. Be sure funds are deposited via EZ Pay for use at lunch. No cash will be accepted and all lunches must be pre-ordered at the beginning of each school day on NutriSlice.
• January 5: A reminder that Option B registration is now available here. Students who are currently enrolled in Option B will not need to re-register for the second semester. Option B students who wish to return to in-person learning for the second semester will need to contact the building principal.
  
• December 15: Raising kids can be bumpy and stressful, especially during these different times. Dr. Lisa Damour is here to help. Listen and subscribe to her podcast and join #RrSchools for the final two Virtual Town Hall meetings on February 4 and March 25.
• December 11: Be in the KNOW! Know! gives parents/guardians of middle and high school age students the education, tools, strategies and empowerment they need to raise children who are alcohol, tobacco and drug-free. Click here to subscribe.
• December 10: Let's continue supporting each other, practicing healthy habits and making sure everyone stays safe in our school community. #InThisTogetherOhio
• December 9: Option B Online Learning Registration for the second semester will take place from January 5-15.
• December 8: The ABC's of Mental Health offer suggestions for how you can care for yourself and those around you:
  • A - Ask yourself how you're feeling
  • B - Be aware of signs and symptoms
  • C - Care for yourself and others
• December 7: Helpful tips from the CDC on how to stay healthy this holiday season
• December 4: What happens in our community impacts learning for students in school. Let's continue to practice healthy habits to slow the spread of COVID-19.