Owego Apalachin

Central School District

Health Services

OACSD FOOD UPDATES

The Coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic continues to have wide-ranging impacts. If your family is experiencing a financial impact during these difficult times, there could be benefits available to you.

Sign up for free and reduced school meals by applying online at MySchoolApps - Home Page. Free and reduced meals would be available for your child(ren) for the remainder of the school year and 30 business days into next school year.
If you are a family that is in need of extra assistance you can also apply for SNAP benefits at https://www.ny.gov/services/apply-snap. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) issues electronic benefits that can be used like cash to purchase food at stores.

New York State restaurants have been directed to close their dining areas, but can remain open for take-out and delivery of food and drinks. Below is a link to the Experience Tioga Website with a list of all restaurants known to be operating and what services they are offering.

LIST OF TIOGA COUNTY RESTAURANTS AND SERVICES THEY ARE CURRENTLY PROVIDING

ACADEMIC RESOURCES

CLICK FOR: DISTANCE LEARNING RESOURCES

CLICK FOR: SOCIAL-EMOTIONAL RESOURCES

CLICK FOR: SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCES

OACSD HELPLINE

The district has a dedicated phone number (607) 687-7307 ext. 7777 to leave a message for any questions you might have during the extended time away. With district staff working off-site during the duration of the closure the best way to contact them would be through their district email account or by leaving a message on this dedicated number. (Messages will be forwarded to the appropriate district personnel.) Thank you for your patience and understanding as responses could be delayed.

CORONAVIRUS INFORMATION (COVID-19)

TIOGA COUNTY DECLARES STATE OF EMERGENCY

PARENT RESOURCE: TALKING TO CHILDREN ABOUT COVID-19

TALKING WITH CHILDREN ABOUT COVID-19

A Message from Tioga County Rural Ministry

If you or someone you know in Tioga County, NY has been laid off or lost employment due to COVID-19 and are struggling to pay bills, Tioga County Rural Ministry may be able to help. We know that many are still awaiting the arrival of unemployment checks. TCRM is only a phone call away. Please contact Alycia at 687-3021 or [email protected]. If you are unfamiliar with TCRM services, check out our website at tcrm.org.

RESOURCES - CDC, HEALTH DEPARTMENTS

Tioga County Public Health Department Press Release March 11, 2020

Tioga County Executive Order for State of Emergency and Closing Schools - March 14, 2020

Tioga County Public Health Department: What You Need To Know About COVID-19

The latest information from the Tioga County Health Department Health Department about the virus: Tioga County Health Department Website

Contact the Tioga County Health Department at: 607-687-8600

The most up-to-date information from the NYS Health Dept. about the virus: New York State Department of Health Website

General information about the virus from the CDC: CDC Website

Hand Washing/Hygiene Tips for Germ Prevention:

Hand Washing Tips From CDC

Germ Prevention From Healthy Children Website

The district has infectious disease protocols in place and has been taking steps, such as cleaning and disinfecting throughout its buildings and buses, to minimize the spread of viruses and a variety of other illnesses. There are a number of steps that students, staff and community members can take to minimize the spread of all respiratory illnesses, including COVID-19, according to the state Department of Health:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Heavily soiled hands should be washed.

• Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.

• Avoid close contact with people who are sick.

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash.

• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surface

In addition, New York has established a Novel Coronavirus Hotline, which can provide additional information. Call 1-888-364-3065 with questions or concerns about travel and symptoms.

The district continues to closely monitor this fluid situation and we will follow guidance from the Center for Disease Control (CDC), NYS Department of Health (NYSDOH), Tioga County Public Health Department and the NYS Education Department.

If you or family members begin to show symptoms of a respiratory disease and suspect it may be COVID-19, contact your healthcare provider. Before going to your healthcare provider’s office, inform them that a case of COVID-19 is suspected, and follow their advice.

Please know that, as always, the health and safety of our students and staff is our highest priority, and we will remain vigilant in our efforts to help prevent the spread of this illness.

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Those with child care concerns can fill out the attached survey. Results will go directly to the OCFS and Regional Child Care Centers: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3HSNNYJ