Coronavirus Updates

 Anyone waiting results of a COVID test must stay home until the test results come back to verify it is a Negative test. IDPH LINK | 3 KEY STEPS WAITING FOR RESULTS LINK | CDC LINK

This is the most recent COVID Update Letter.

IMPORTANT COVID Absence/Homework guidelines 

  1. If your child has an extended absence, please communicate with the classroom teacher about make-up work and your availability for picking up classroom materials.
  2. If you choose to self-quarantine these will be counted as excused absences. Please contact the classroom teacher about make-up work and your availability for picking up classroom materials (please ensure notify the attendance line at 255 3162 x 114 or email attendance@htschool.org)
  3. If you receive the COVID note from the school, the grade band means the following:
  • Preschool grade band (3 and 4 year olds)
  • K/1 grade band (kindergarten and 1st grades)
  • 2/3 grade band (2nd and 3rd grades)
  • 4/5 grade band (4th and 5th grades)
  • Middle school (6,7,8 grades) grade band

IMPORTANT NOTE FROM ALL THE BISHOPS IN IOWA Please read this letter regarding taking the COVID Vaccine.

FLU vs COVID Please review this most recent document from Polk County Health Dept. If you haven’t already, please consider getting the flu shot soon. The flu shot is recommended for everyone ages six months and older annually. Unfortunately we are unable to hold a flu vaccine clinic here at the school this year, but if you need help finding a location to obtain the vaccine, don’t hesitate to contact the school nurse with questions. 515 255 3162 x113

MASSES AT HOLY TRINITY You can worship online with us  — to watch, go HERE https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvIW0xpClVmwyzPm580Ckag. Click the link to view. You can find our Mass Schedule HERE.  You can enjoy our Bulletin online HERE. 

GIVING & DONATIONS Holy Trinity has set up an online donation button for those who wish to continue to contribute to the parish. You can connect to it HERE. We thank you for your generosity during these difficult times.

SOCIAL SERVICES Catholic Charities can be contacted if you need help with food, counseling or other social services https://www.catholiccharitiesdm.org

CORONAVIRUS Q&A FOR KIDS https://www.timeforkids.com/g56/coronavirus-questions-2/

IDPH/CDC RESOURCE FOR IOWA UPDATES ON COVID-19 https://coronavirus.iowa.gov

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