Coronavirus Information
St. Francis Area Schools is committed to timely, ongoing communication regarding decisions that impact school in response to the quickly developing nature of Coronavirus, or COVID-19.
The District is following direction from the Governor’s office and the Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) and expert guidance from the Minnesota Department of Health (MDH) and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
Decisions may be made quickly and St. Francis Area Schools is committed to informing families, staff and the community of the situation.
Thank you for your ongoing support as we pull together during this time of uncertainty.
COVID-19 Symptoms, Testing and What to Do Next
- More common: fever greater than or equal to 100.4° F, new onset and/or worsening cough, difficulty breathing, new loss of taste or smell.
Less common: sore throat, nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, chills, muscle pain, excessive fatigue, new onset of severe headache, new onset of nasal congestion or runny nose.
The Minnesota Department of Health has compiled an excellent reference for parents: COVID-19 Decision Tree for People in Schools, Youth, and Child Care Programs - These symptoms may appear 2-14 days after you are exposed to the virus that causes COVID-19.
- Not everyone with COVID-19 has all of these symptoms, and some people may not have any symptoms.
- Talk to your health care provider if you have questions or concerns about symptoms.
- COVID-19 Symptoms video
- Visit the CDC COVID-19 website or download a CDC fact sheet to learn more.
- Unsure of whether or not to send your child to school use the MHD COVID-19 Attendance Guide for Parents and Families and/or Home Screening Tool for COVID-19 Symptoms as a guides
- COVID-19 Community Saliva Testing Information
- I Got Tested — Now What?
Please contact the Health Services staff member in your student's school if your student has contracted COVID-19 or has come in contact with someone who has contracted COVID-19.
HOLLY COY
Licensed School Nurse
St. Francis High School, St. Francis Learning Center, Crossroads School, Homeschool/Non-Public
holly.coy@isd15.org
763-213-1670
CASSONDRA KUTZNER
Licensed Practical Nurse
St. Francis High School
cassondra.kutzner@isd15.org
762-213-1500
JENNIFER McDOUNOUGH
Health Educational Assistant
East Bethel Elementary School
jennifer.mcdonough@isd15.org
763-213-8910
LIBBY PLAYMAN-KNOOP
Licensed School Nurse
St. Francis Middle School, St. Francis Elementary School
lizabeth.playman-knoop@isd15.org
763-213-8510
BLAIR McCARTNEY
Health Educational Assistant
Cedar Creek Elementary School
blair.mccartney@isd15.org
763-213-8800
TERESA CADWELL
Health Educational Assistant
St. Francis Elementary School
teresa.cadwell@isd15.org
763-213-8708
KELSEY AUTTERSON
Health Educational Assistant
St. Francis Middle School
kelsey.autterson@isd15.org
763-213-8530
NANCY FLUTH
Licensed Practical Nurse
Early Childhood Family Center, St. Francis Learning Center
nancy.fluth@isd15.org
763-753-7239
CURTIS FORSTER
Registered Nurse
Cedar Creek Elementary School, East Bethel Elementary School, Early Childhood Family Center
curtis.forster@isd15.org
763-213-8876
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September 8, 2020 • Nutrition Services 1st Trimester Meal Request Form
June 10, 2020 eNews • Update on the start of the 2020-21 school year
May 4, 2020 eNews • Distance Learning Update
April 24, 2020 eNews • Frequently Asked Questions/Distance Learning
April 23, 2020 eNews • Distance Learning extended to end of school year
April 3, 2020 eNews • Mental Health Support Services
March 27, 2020 eNews • Update to Grab-and-Go Meal Distribution
March 27, 2020 eNews • SFAS Distance Learning Plan announced
March 25, 2020 eNews • Distance Learning March 30-April 30
March 18, 2020 eNews • Distance Learning, Childcare, Meals . . .
March 16, 2020 eNews • St. Francis Area Schools closed March 16-27
March 14, 2020 eNews • St. Francis Area Schools closed March 16-17
March 13, 2020 eNews • COVID-19 Update from SFAS
March 11, 2020 eNews • Coronavirus Update from SFAS
February 27, 2020 eNews • Coronavirus info and the school district
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Mask Requirement
Masks/face shields are required to be worn by students, staff and others entering St. Francis Area Schools buildings. This notice was effective July 25, 2020 and will remain in place until further notice.
How to select, wear and clean your mask from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
COVID-19 Testing
Video References for Students
PARENT COVID-19 RESOURCES
- Nutrition Nuggets - Coronavirus Special Editions
- Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus (Child Mind Institute)
- Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource (NASP)
- Talking With Children About Coronavirus Disease 2019 (CDC)
- Just For Kids: A Comic Exploring The New Coronavirus (NPR)
- 5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety About the Coronavirus (New York Times)
- Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty (Common Sense Media)
- How Working Parents Can Prepare for Coronavirus Closures (Harvard Business Review)
- Are Your Kids Anxious About Coronavirus? Dr. G Is Here to Help (Kidsburgh)