Protocols in place at SMA as of April 4, 2022
- Masks are strongly recommended for all students. Cloth masks are acceptable. 3-ply masks are readily available in our school office. Our community will respect all individual choices and be respectful thereof. To note: when we gather as an entire community for our Easter celebration liturgy on April 21, masks will be mandatory for all students. We will provide 3-ply masks for those who require one upon entry to Alumnae Hall.
- 3-ply masks are mandatory for all staff.
- All classrooms are back to physical layouts that enhance collaborative learning; desks may be grouped together, as distancing requirements are no longer in place.
- Cafeteria is back to full capacity. With the anticipation of warmer weather, more students will be choosing to eat outside. Students who still wish to eat their lunch in their homeroom may do so.
- In person field trips recommencing. Our students will be held to the facility's requirements for entry, which may include proof of vaccination.
- Should Public Health indicate any new recommendations for educational facilities, we will respond accordingly.
Protocols in place at SMA as of May 1, 2022
- Masks will be optional for students and staff.
- Should Public Health indicate any new recommendations for educational facilities, we will respond accordingly.
Protocols for Illness
- If a student becomes sick, they are asked to remain at home until symptoms have improved.Please advise us by emailing Mrs. Jill Boulet at jboulet@smamb.ca or calling the attendance line at 204-477-0244 ext 340.
- Should a student test positive for COVID-19, they are to remain at home in isolation for 5 days. If symptoms have improved/lessened they may resume their schedule after 5 days. Upon their return to school they should wear a 3-ply mask for 5 days.
- Parents/caregivers should continue to report COVID-19 cases to SMA as we will continue to monitor cases and communicate unusual numbers of absenteeism to public health and to our families. Please advise us by emailing Mrs. Jill Boulet at jboulet@smamb.ca or calling the attendance line at 204-477-0244 ext 340.
February 2022 Update
As of Tuesday, February 15, 2022, the Manitoba Government set the pandemic response system to Caution (Yellow). From February 15 to March 15, the government is phasing in updated Public Health guidelines. Schools will mirror Public Health guidelines. Please read this pdf for protocols in place at SMA.
