In Massachusetts, if you are fully vaccinated, you can resume activities that you did prior to the pandemic. Fully vaccinated people can resume activities without wearing a mask or physically distancing, except where required by federal, state, local, tribal, or territorial laws, rules, and regulations, including local business and workplace guidance. If you haven’t been vaccinated yet, visit vaxfinder.mass.gov.

In preparation for our families that travel, Saint Paul School will implement the following TRAVEL POLICY for our school community:

• Complete the Saint Paul School Form regardless of vaccination status.

Domestic out of state travel policy for unvaccinated individuals:

1.  Administer the BinaxNOW rapid antigen test (at this time, purchase at CVS and/or Walmart) the morning of return to school and submit negative results for your student to the Health Office (nurses@spshingham.org) before entry to Saint Paul School.  

IMPORTANT: You will need to download the NAVICA app to access the report for Saint Paul School. Pediatrician offices also administer this test.  

2.  If your test is positive, notify the Health Office and isolate yourself to protect others from getting infected.
3.  If you don’t get tested, stay home and self-quarantine for 10 days after travel.  
4.  Self-monitor for COVID-19 symptoms; isolate and get tested if you develop symptoms.

• Students out of school for family travel will not be allowed to participate in remote learning either during travel and/or while awaiting test results.  

International travel policy for vaccinated and unvaccinated individuals:

1.  Saint Paul School will follow the CDC Travel Policy at time of travel.  

For additional recommendations related to travel, please consult the CDC pages below:

Domestic Travel During COVID-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html

International Travel During COVID-19
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/international-travel-during-covid19.html

COVID-19 Travel Recommendations by Destination
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/map-and-travel-notices.html

Thank you for your cooperation as these requirements are for the safety of our students and faculty.

Please note that this is subject to change.  

Sincerely,
Lisa Fasano
Nurse Trogele
Nurse Richardson