The Night Before Outdoor Ed...

I know all the kids are getting very excited, you can feel it in the air at school!  Some of them are packed and ready and some claim they haven't even started, but I know it is on everyone's mind!

Parents please don't forget that the weather is unpredictable in the mountains so remember to pack layers for the kids!

We have been informed of a health concern in the Estes Park area.  One of our neighboring schools recently returned from Outdoor Ed and was informed that about a month ago a dead muskrat was found and tested positive for the disease known as tularemia. Tularemia is a naturally occurring bacterial disease transmitted by infected insects and ticks to rabbits, hares, muskrats, beavers, and other small rodents.  Tularemia has been widely reported in Colorado and neighboring states this year, and you may have seen this on the news.  More information about the disease is available on the Centers for Disease Control website: www.cdc.gov/Tularemia/

We are asking that children pack bug repellent for the trip so that we can take the necessary precautions for exposure to bugs.  Our staff and the Covenant Height staff are aware of the safety precautions needed to keep our children safe. 

Safety is very important to us and we wanted you to be aware of this so you can prepare your child accordingly.