During the outbreak of the COVID-19 coronavirus, Link will continue to provide information on the school's response to the issue and resources to help members of our community understand the virus and take preventive measures. Please check back periodically for updates.
Additionally, we ask that students, parents, and visitors avoid coming to school if you answer yes to any other following questions:
---Are you feeling sick in any way, such as cough, fever, or shortness of breath?
---Have you traveled to, or been in close contact with someone who has traveled to, one of the high risk areas as outlined by the CDC within the past 14 days, even if asymptomatic?
---Have you been in contact with an individual diagnosed with COVID-19 within the past 14 days, even if asymptomatic?
---Have you been diagnosed with COVID-19?
CONTACTING LINK DURING THE SCHOOL CLOSURE
Since the school building is closed except for meals pickup, communicatrions are happening from remote locations. Families may direct inquiries as follows:
- Link Meals Program - linkmeals@linkschool.org
- Instructional Program - linkinstruction@linkschool.org
- Technology - linktech@linkschool.org or 973.568.8391
- Admissions and High school Placement - gsilver@linkschool.org
- General Inquiries - 973.642.0529 or link@linkschool.org
LINK'S COMMUNICATIONS TO FAMILIES
March 27, 2020
LCCS Notification Regarding Remote Learning
March 27, 2020
Letter from the Head of School announcing the continuation of the school closure
March 22, 2020
Updates from the Head of School
March 16, 2020
Letter to Parents: Notification of School Closure, March 17-27, 2020 from the Head of School
March 11, 2020
Letter from the Principal and Head of School, updates
March 3, 2020
Letter from Principal Kathleen Hester regarding the school's response to COVID-19
SCHOOL MEALS PICKUP PROCEDURE
If you responded to the survey and indicated you would like to pick up meals, please come to Link between 8 and 11 am today and Thursday this week. (3/17, 3/18 and 3/19). There is still time to complete the survey (see below).
Please adhere to the following protocols to safeguard our community:
Only send one person to pick up the food.
Do not send anyone who is exhibiting symptoms (fever, cough, difficulty breathing), has tested positive for COVID-19 or has been in close proximity to someone who has symptoms or has tested positive.
The door will be open and a guard present to help direct the flow. We will limit entry to 8 people at a time, keeping everyone at least six (6) feet apart.
Exercise good hygiene and social distancing:
---As families enter the building, please use the hand sanitizer and limit touching banisters and door handles.
--- As you wait (should there be a line), please practice social distancing and stand 6 feet apart from the person in front and behind you.
LCCS HEALTH-RELATED CLOSURE PREPAREDNESS PLAN
LCCS Health-Related Closure Preparedness Plan, March 2020
COVID-19 RESOURCES
Signs and Prevention Tips from the NJ Department of Health
Information on COVID-19 from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
NJ Coronavirus and Poison Hotline
1-800-222-1222 or 1-800-962-1253 if using out-of-state phone line
Guidance for Schools from Department of Health
The Governor’s You Tube channel live streaming his daily press conferences
FAMILY RESOURCES
How to Prepare for Extended School Closings and Not Lose Your Mind
How to Talk to Your Child About Coronavirus
TECHNOLOGY RESOURCES
Spectrum Internet Offer - Call 1 -844-488-8398.
