Dear Parent or Guardian:

COVID-19 is a respiratory illness spread mainly from person-to-person through respiratory droplets which
are produced when an infected person coughs, sneezes, or talks. These droplets can land in the mouths and
noses of people who are nearby or possibly be inhaled into the lungs. COVID-19 may be spread by people
who are not showing symptoms which is why keeping exposed individuals separated from others is
important.

Symptoms may appear several days after exposure to the virus. The most common symptoms associated
with COVID-19 are fever, cough, and difficulty breathing. If symptoms develop in your child, seek medical
care, and get tested.

Leading health experts believe the best way to prevent illness is by limiting exposure to the virus by
• maintaining physical distance,
• using a mask when around others indoors,
• washing your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds,
• routinely clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces and
• other mitigating methods.

In order to keep ALL students safe and to prevent the spread of COVID-19 in our schools and
classrooms, we are temporarily requiring ALL students, Pre-K to grade 8, to wear face masks
while indoors. If this temporary requirement is an issue for you and your child because of health
concerns, in order to opt-out, a licensed physician or psychologist signature and medical stamp
is required on this form, OR you must submit a letter indicating approval by a licensed physician
or psychologist on their official letterhead. To access and print form, please got to https://linkprotect.cudasvc.com/url?a=https%3a%2f%2f%2f%2fleonschools.net%2fsuccessacademy&c=E,1,we3bgrlkfOpyl6OdRYUb7muQswoivln7_ejIvicdBefKmkTNOhPCNHqiQaoV2NU9dv7Q1hHuJTZzffyYMoMln3aO0X_RsEql-QTTAWdz9qEt7rqL-g,,&typo=1



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