COVID Test Kit Distribution letter to Families 1-7-2022

Principal Yu sent a letter to families on Friday, January 7, 2022 after we distributed COVID testing kits to all students.

Dear families,

This morning when students entered the building we distributed a COVID-19 home test kit (two tests) along with directions (see below) for when and how to use them. Students were told to take their test kit home and should only use them if…

• they are symptomatic (take test on day 1, and if negative, test again on day 2) and/or 
• they receive an exposure notification email from Ms. Ingram (take test on day 1, and if negative, test again on day 5).  

Again, students should only use their test kit if they are symptomatic and/or receive an exposure notification from Ms. Ingram. Otherwise, the students should keep the test kit if/until they are necessary. 

Additionally, we are using an electronic form to streamline the reporting for new positive cases. Please use this form at: https://tinyurl.com/stuycovid to report a newpositive case. The form will allow us to maintain accurate records of COVID activity, particularly with the recent surge across the City.

Finally, we will continue to proactively update you on any measures we are taking. You may direct questions to Mr. Moran at bmoran@schools.nyc.gov and/or Ms. Ingram at ringram3@schools.nyc.gov. 

Thank you for your understanding and partnership.

Sincerely, 

Seung C. Yu
Principal
Stuyvesant High School

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Please Review: Use the test kits only if/when your child experiences symptoms and/or has received an exposure notification from Ms. Ingram.

How to use your COVID at home kits (kits are not to be used during school):

All test kits come with printed instructions, please follow these instructions when administering the test. You can also check your test kit and watch a video on how to use your test kit:

• ACON Flowflex: https://youtu.be/CtENzECCmG8  (1 test per box)
• iHealth: https://youtu.be/_juFqYt25iI (2 tests per box)

For additional information, you can also visit the

manufacturer’s websites.

• Acon Flowflex home kit: https://flowflexcovid.com/
• iHealth home kit: https://ihealthlabs.com/

Available Resources

To help New Yorkers quarantine, the NYC Test + Trace Corps partners with community-based organizations to connect individuals to resources like food, medicine, and health care. To connect with resources, you can call 1-212-COVID19 (212-268-4319). 

For additional information on COVID-19, visit schools.nyc.gov/coronavirus