October 29th, 2020

Greetings 7th-8th Grade Families,

A 7th grade scholar tested positive for COVID-19. This is the reason we are contacting all of you today.

After contacting the Epidemiologists Investigations Team at Pima County Health Department and
examining all of the information and data provided to us today by the Pima County Health Department,
their determination is that the school, staff and scholars are at a low risk. However, out of an
overabundance of caution, we are going to close the 7/8th grade cohort for 14 days to be able to perform
a deep cleaning of all surfaces in our school to ensure an extra level of safety. If your scholar is exhibiting
no COVID-19 symptoms after our 14 day at-home learning period is over, he/she may return to campus
on November 12th, 2020.

We understand that this news can be unsettling and cause for concern. Please remember that the best
plan for addressing the COVID-19 virus is to remain informed and follow the simple steps to help contain
the spread of this virus:

● Continue to wear a mask at all times

● Practice social distancing
● Cover your nose and mouth with a tissue, cloth, or with your inner elbow when sneezing and/or
coughing.
● Always thoroughly wash hands for at least 20 seconds with soap and water.
● When soap and water is not available, use hand sanitizer to wash hands.
● And of course, if you are not feeling well, please stay home when you are sick. This is a good
habit to follow for any illness but even more important given the current spread of COVID-19

The impact of the COVID-19 virus is a very dynamic and fluid situation. How we address this today may
not be the same practice or protocol for future cases. We are in constant contact with public health
officials at Pima County, the State of Arizona, and the Center for Disease Control. We will continue to
work directly with them and follow their recommendations on containing the spread of the COVID-19
virus.

We are always available to answer any questions or concerns that you may have. Your homeroom
teacher will contact you this evening to give you instructions regarding the remote learning plan for the
next two weeks. I know that by working together and communicating we will ensure that Leman Academy
of Excellence will remain a great place for our scholars, your children, to learn and grow. Thank you for
your continued partnership.

Sincerely,

Nate Edwards

Principal