Holiday Travel Advisory

As we approach the Thanksgiving holiday weekend, I am reaching out to ask for your assistance in keeping our schools safe for students and faculty.  Currently, Massachusetts residents are urged to limit any out-of-state travel to states designated as COVID-19 lower-risk States.  If you are planning to travel during the holidays, I ask that you take note of and adhere to the State of Massachusetts COVID-19 Travel Order.

As a preventative measure, MERSD will be asking all families to complete a MyMedBot survey on Monday, November 30^th.   You will receive an alert on your app and an email reminding you to complete the survey.  Collecting information while students are on a remote day will allow our nursing team to proactively review the data and consult with families who may be subject to Massachusetts Department of Health requirements for testing and quarantining after traveling to states designated high-risk. 

If you need assistance in interpreting the guidance, please reach out to our nursing team.  They are well versed in the regulations and a great resource if you have any COVID related questions.

• Memorial School:  Joanne Seaman - seamanj@mersd.org
• Essex Elementary: Donna Smith - smithd@mersd.org
• Middle High School: Cyndi Aldrich - aldrichc@mersd.org

Thank you for your cooperation and have an enjoyable and safe Thanksgiving holiday.