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.
Latest news from the Ministry of Education and the CDSBEO
February 11, 2021 – News Release from the Ministry of Education: Deferral of March Break
January 28, 2021 – Information on School Reopening for EOHU Jurisdiction
January 21, 2021 – Information on School Reopening
January 8, 2021 – Ministry of Education Update
January 6, 2021 – Parent Survey: Method of Learning
January 2, 2021 – Letter from the Minister of Education
December 31, 2020 – Return to School – January 2021
December 9, 2020 – Get Support for Learners Funding Information
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 – Aug 26
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 – June 20
May 19, 2020 – Letter from the Minister of Education – May 19
May 19 , 2020 – News Release from the Ministry of Education (School Closures)
April 28, 2020 – Letter from the Minister of Education – April 28
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 – April 1
March 31, 2020 – Parent Technology Survey
March 31, 2020 – Update to CDSBEO Families – March 31
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)
Latest Government and Health 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: 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 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
- The Lifespeak Blog: How to Manage Anxiety During the COVID19 Outbreak – Q&A with a Clinical Psychologist
- World Health Organization: Parenting Tips During COVID19
- Sources of Strength: Sources of Strength COVID19 Wellness Plan
- Mindheart: Child Friendly COVID19 Fact Sheet
- Hub for Helpers: My COVID19 Journal Workbook
- COVID-19 Youth Mental Health Resource Hub – jack.org/covid
Health and safety 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.
