COVID-19 Information

The CDSBEO has prepared a School Re-entry Plan which includes important information for parents pertaining to the return to school for September. The plan has now been published to the CDSBEO website. In addition, a link to a survey has also been posted to the website which parents must complete in order to facilitate planning for the school year.
For complete details please visit: www.cdsbeo.on.ca/cdsbeo-re-entry-plan/

Please continue to visit this page for further updates, which will be posted as details become available.

Updates from the Ministry of Education and the CDSBEO

September 4, 2020 – School Nutrition Programs During COVID-19 (Guidelines for Schools)

September 1, 2020 – Update – CDSBEO Virtual Elementary School

August 27, 2020 – Staggered Entry for School Start Up

August 26, 2020 – Letter from the Minister of Education

August 26, 2020 – News Release from the Ministry of Education (COVID-19 Management Plan for Schools)

August 14, 2020 – CDSBEO School Re-entry Plan

July 30, 2020 – News Release: July 30 - CDSBEO to Release School Re-entry Plan for September

July 30, 2020 – Letter to Ontario’s parents from the Minister of Education

June 20, 2020 – Letter from the Minister of Education

May 19, 2020 – Letter from the Minister of Education

May 19 , 2020 – News Release from the Ministry of Education (School Closures)

April 28, 2020 – Letter from the Minister of Education

April 26, 2020 – News Release from the Ministry of Education (School Closures)

April 6, 2020 – Update to CDSBEO Families – Phase 2 Learn at Home

April 1, 2020 – Letter from the Minister of Education

March 31, 2020 – Parent Technology Survey

March 31, 2020 – Update to CDSBEO Families

March 26, 2020 – Update to CDSBEO Families

March 23, 2020 – Premier Doug Ford announced that schools will not reopen April 6, 2020, as scheduled, due to COVID-19. The announcement was shared during a public address.

March 22, 2020 – Ministry of Education – Learn At Home Resources

March 22, 2020 – Letter to Parents/Guardians from the Minister of Education

March 12, 2020 – Statement from Premier Ford, Minister Elliott, and Minister Lecce on the 2019 Novel Coronavirus (COVID-19)

Resources

Eastern Ontario Health Unit COVID-19 Updates: www.eohu.ca
Leeds, Grenville and Lanark District Health Unit: www.healthunit.org
Government of Ontario: www.ontario.ca
Government of Canada Information for Travellers: www.canada.ca

Mental Health Resources

School Mental Health Ontario: A Suicide Prevention Guide for Parents and Families During COVID-19 and Return to School
School Mental Health Ontario: Noticing Mental Health Concerns for Your Child
School Mental Health Ontario: Supporting the Mental Health and Well-being of Students who Return to School Remotely
School Mental Health Ontario: Supporting Mental Health and Wellness During the Return to School
The Psychology Foundation of Canada: Helping Your Child Develop Resiliency
Student/Parent Mental Health Resources: Catholic District School Board of Eastern Ontario
School Mental Health Ontario: How to support student mental health during the COVID19 pandemic
School Mental Health Ontario: Personal Resiliency Tips During Covid19
School Mental Health Ontario: 12 Easy and Fun Mental Health Practices to Try With Your Child at Home
Children’s Mental Health of Leeds and Grenville: Call-in and Services Information
Cornwall Community Hospital Addictions and Mental Health Services: Service Information During COVID19
Lanark, Leeds, and Grenville Addictions and Mental Health: Service Information During COVID19
Kids Help Phone: 24/7 counseling by phone, text or live chat 1-800-668-6868 by text 686868 or visit www.kidshelpphone.ca
Children’s Mental Health Ontario: Talking to Anxious Kids About COVID19
Psychology Today: Talking to Kids About COVID19 (by age group)
Canadian Mental Health Association: FAQ on COVID19 Related to Stress and Anxiety
The Lifespeak Blog: How to Manage Anxiety During the COVID19 Outbreak – Q&A with a Clinical Psychologist
World Health Organization: Helping Children Cope with Stress
World Health Organization: Parenting Tips During COVID19
Sources of Strength: Sources of Strength COVID19 Wellness Plan
Ontario Ministry of Health: Talking to Children About the Pandemic
Mindheart: Child Friendly COVID19 Fact Sheet
Psychology Tools: Living with worry and anxiety amidst global uncertainty
Hub for Helpers: My COVID19 Journal Workbook
Bay Psychology: Tolerance for Uncertainty – A COVID-19 Workbook

Reminders for Our School Community

We encourage everyone to practice good health habits, including:

Wash hands frequently and thoroughly with soap and water or use an alcohol-based sanitizer;
Cough and/or sneeze into your elbow, or a tissue;
Avoid touching your face, eyes or mouth;
Follow direction from the Ontario Minister of Health and local health units.

Board and School Communication

We will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation in collaboration with our health partners. CDSBEO administrators are in regular correspondence with the local health units, and will continue to follow their direction. We will provide updates through our website, social media channels and directly with families through School Messenger when there is new information. If you do not currently receive emails from the CDSBEO, please contact your child’s school to provide an email address.

Links

Mental Health Resources

Board and School Communication