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UPDATE: March 20, 2020
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Reminder: COVID-19 Resource Page Here...
As families continue to return to the area from Spring Break destinations, it is critical that everyone adheres to CDC guidelines on how to protect our community against the spread of COVID-19. Among other measures, this means social distancing. We understand that there is a desire for students to see one another and to gather together after being apart, but we need everyone to do their part to help " flatten the curve." While many understand the gravity of the situation, reminders like this are a good thing for everyone. Here are the guidelines as set forth by the CDC:
IMPORTANT: Social Distancing and Protecting Our Community- Avoid close contact with people (this means friends should refrain from visiting other friends' houses, driving in cars together, meeting up with one another, etc.)
- Maintain a distance of at least six feet between yourself and others
- Clean your hands often
- Stay at home if you are sick
- Cover coughs/sneezes
- Wear a facemask if you are sick
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
Reporting COVID-19 Exposure
If you have confirmed exposure (i.e.via travel, family member), are in self-quarantine for any reason, or have received a diagnosis of COVID-19, please contact Kris Naeve, School Nurse at kris.naeve@xaviersaints.org. We are tracking the disease in the Xavier community in cooperation with Linn County Public Health.
Final Scheduled Pick-Up Time for Student Belongings
In order to allow for students to pick up belongings, Xavier will allow one more window of time for students to come into the building in a restrictive manner. This is scheduled to take place on Wednesday March 25 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. As with the previous two pick-up sessions, we will adhere to the following procedure to maintain social distancing recommendations, please use the following guidelines:- Freshmen and Sophomores enter through the main south doors. (42nd Street parking)
- Juniors and Seniors enter through the main east doors (Activities lot parking)
- Students are asked to go directly to their locker and exit within 10 minutes.
- Students are asked to wait outside at a distance in order to allow a reasonable number of students in the building at a time.
If possible, students are asked to use the following times (by last name):- 11:00 - 11:30 A-F
- 11:30 - 12:00 G-L
- 12:00 - 12:30 M-R
- 12:30 - 1:00 S-Z
Donors needed at the Xavier High School Blood Drive at Oakland Church of the Nazarene on MARCH 31
We are working to prevent a local shortage of blood due to the Coronavirus Pandemic and the need for healthy donors is VERY high. If you are healthy and able, your donation is needed!
Key Points:- Blood donation is safe! Blood drives are safe environments where staff and donors are screened to be sure they are healthy and well and have not been exposed to the virus to be present. Individuals present to donate at staggered times and are processed through a safe and controlled environment.
- Blood has a short shelf life and must be constantly replenished. Red blood cells must be transfused within 42 days, while platelets and thawed plasma must be transfused within 5 days. We rely on donors to continue to ensure patients have what they need.
- Please make (and keep) donation appointments to ensure an adequate supply. Right now, we are working to prevent a national shortage of blood. The biggest risk to the blood supply is decline in blood donations from cancelled blood drives and loss in individual donations at donor centers.
- The blood supply is safe! There is no evidence this virus or related viruses (SARS-1 and MERS-CoV) can be transmitted by a transfusion.
- We have implemented our Disaster Plan and are following recommendations from local, state and federal health agencies to keep staff and visitors safe. Blood collection locations have always been regulated for health and safety and we are increasing communication with our teams and resources for cleaning to avoid spread of COVID-19. NOTE: The CDC categorizes blood drives as an essential service to healthcare and are exempt from the restrictions being imposed nationally and locally.
We need those who are healthy and well to continue to donate at our mobile blood drives so that we can keep a strong supply that supports our local communities and allows us to help in other areas during this crisis situation. All types are needed.
Blood Drive
Date: Tuesday, March 31st (UPDATED DATE)
Time: 8:00 am – 12:00 pm
Location: Oakland Church of the Nazarene
(3000 42nd St NE, Cedar Rapids, IA 52402)
Sign up online HERE or contact Kris Naeve at Kris.Naeve@xaviersaints.org
Remember to eat and hydrate before donating!
