May 102 minDirector's Dispatch: Mask Use UpdateSurvey Results We surveyed parents and staff to gauge how the community would feel about making masks optional indoors. In addition,...
Apr 111 minNurse's Notes: Test to Stay ProtocolTest to Stay Protocol Curious about our Test to Stay Protocol? The Test to Stay protocol uses four layers of mitigation measures to...
Mar 282 minDirector's Dispatch: Covid UpdateI wanted to take this opportunity to remind everyone of the current guidelines and share our thoughts on the next steps. At this point,...
Mar 141 minNurse's Notes: How to Contact UsKindly take a moment to note the following important information about contacting the ISD Health Clinic: All information and...
Feb 283 minDirectors Dispatch: New Test and Stay ProtocolThe Heath and Safety Team is ready to move ahead with a major change to our guidelines. Starting on Monday, March 7, ISD will use a Test...
Feb 82 minDirector's Dispatch: New Health & Safety ProtocolsBy: The ISD Medical Team First and foremost, the ISD medical team would like to congratulate the Senegalese national football team for...
Jan 312 minDirector's Dispatch: Changes Beginning Next WeekThe Omicron wave seems to be waning both in the ISD community and Senegal. There are currently no students out due to testing positive...
Jan 241 minDirector's Dispatch: Covid Situation Continues to ImproveThe COVID-19 situation in the ISD community and Senegal is improving. While a number of students tested positive last week, only one...
Jan 173 minDirector's Dispatch: Covid UpdateThe situation continues to become more complicated. It has been a difficult week as I try to balance what is the best for our students...
Jan 103 minDirector's Dispatch: Returning to CampusWe welcomed about 500 students on campus today. In visiting the classrooms, I am impressed with how engaged the students are in learning....
Nov 8, 20212 minCovid-19 Update from Dr. Knobloch and the ISD Medical TeamDear ISD Community, Thank you once again for working with us to keep our community healthy and safe in 2021. Given that number of cases...
Oct 4, 20211 minNurse's Notes: Daily Home ScreeningDear ISD Community, Please don’t forget to use the Daily Home Screening to examine your child’s health every day before coming to school!...
Sep 29, 20213 minUpdate to Health & Safety GuidelinesBased on recommendations from the U.S. Center for Disease Control, the current status of the virus in Senegal, and the high vaccination...
Sep 13, 20212 minDirector's Dispatch: Parent Vaccination Survey ExtendedCOVID-19 Update We have been in school for three weeks. While there have been some families who have reported positive cases in their...
Feb 1, 20212 minDirector's Dispatch: DEI Survey, Covid-19 and Staffing UpdateDiversity and Inclusion Survey As part of the listening and learning phase of our Diversity and Inclusion Plan, we are inviting ISD...
Jan 25, 20214 minDirector's Dispatch: Version FrançaiseJe voulais partager des nouvelles importantes avec toutes nos familles et vous demander votre soutien continu. Je fais un message vidéo...
Jan 25, 20214 minDirector's Dispatch: We Need Your Help to Keep ISD OpenI wanted to share some important news with all of our families and ask for your continued support. I am doing a video message in addition...
Jan 18, 20211 minNurse's Notes: Covid-19 RemindersDear ISD Community, As a follow up to Dr. Knobloch’s communication on our updated Health and Safety Protocols, which includes expanding...
Jan 18, 20212 minDirector's Dispatch: Campus Use on WeekendsBased on Senegalese government regulations and ISD health and safety guidelines, masks are required anytime you are on campus including...
Jan 6, 20213 minDirector's Dispatch: Welcome Back and Reopening GuidelinesWelcome Back Happy New Year to all! I hope you and your families are well and had a chance to get rest and recharge during the vacation....