BinaxNOW Rapid Test Available at Buildings, Fact Sheet and Homecoming Week Preview

September 10th, 2021

Dear Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools Community,

The BBHCSD is once again making the BinaxNOW rapid antigen COVID-19 test available at each of our school buildings. Offering these tests gives you the ability to rapidly identify symptomatic individuals who are part of our school family. Simple to administer and producing accurate results in less than 15 minutes, the district encourages you to take advantage of requesting a BinaxNOW rapid test if your student, or members of your family demonstrate symptoms associated with COVID-19. A negative test means an individual can continue normal activities but should remain vigilant in following guidelines such as washing hands, wearing masks where appropriate and staying socially distanced. If the test is positive, the person is advised to see his or her family physician. Please know that if you request a BinaxNOW test the District is also required to report the results. Ultimately, the BBHCSD believes that its participation in distributing the BinaxNOW tests will help to mitigate the spread of the COVID-19 virus. Please take advantage responsibly, as needed.

In the continued effort to share information with the public, the BBHCSD has updated its COVID-19 Reporting table to include current enrollment at each building. Soon, more updates to the table will be forthcoming to keep the most up-to-date information available online.

COVID-19 Fact Sheet
The BBHCSD also continues to update its COVID-19 Resources page on the website, and has recently posted its FACT Sheet, as another tool to consult to understand how and why certain decisions are being made. In addition to its Spread Mitigation document, this FACT Sheet shares the protocols and pathways the district will follow to keep students and staff as safe as possible, slowing any instances of spread if necessary and more. Take advantage of these resources, specifically prepared for our school family.

Volunteers Required to Obtain Background Check
The BBHCSD thanks the volunteers who work with our students and staff to create a successful learning environment. Please remember that volunteers must obtain a background check, which can be done free of charge, by utilizing this resource provided by the district. If you plan to be a volunteer in the future, please visit this link, located underneath the Resources Page of the district website, and obtain your background check. Thank you very much.

Homecoming Week Preview
Finally, next week is Homecoming Week, a time where school spirit abounds, and tradition has the ability to captivate our entire school family. Weather permitting, the Homecoming Dance will take place outdoors on the paved reception area near the concession stand of our stadium on Saturday, September 18th. Our Homecoming game will take place on Friday, September 17th featuring the introduction of the Homecoming Court and the announcement of our Homecoming King and Queen. Our pep rally will take place on Thursday, September 16th along with the annual Homecoming parade and bonfire later that evening.More specific information about times and other details are available on the High School web page, and you

	can see those by clicking here. The district also celebrates Spirit Week for all grades Monday through Friday of next week, and encourages all to participate. Spirit Week will include:

· Monday, September 13th: Hawaiian Day · Tuesday, September 14th: College Day
· Wednesday, September 15th: Favorite Holiday
· Thursday, September 16th: Fictional Character Day · Friday, September 17th: School Colors Day

Bee One Community by coming to school with attire that supports these various expressions of school spirit. It’s going to be an awesome week!

Thank you for your continued support, and as always, GO BEES!

Regards,

Joelle M. Magyar Superintendent of Schools

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