March 9, 2020
Dear Gifted Music School students and parents,
We know in recent weeks our community has paid close attention to the outbreak of novel (new) coronavirus (COVID-19). According to the Salt Lake County Health Department (SLCHD), the risk of Utahns contracting COVID-19 locally is still low. However, we are continuing to check in daily with our county and state health departments. SLCHD will keep us informed if Salt Lake County begins seeing widespread community transmission, meaning a scenario in which many of the respiratory illnesses in our community are due to COVID-19. If this occurs and we need to consider utilizing remote protocols for private lessons and canceling group classes, we will communicate with parents as soon as possible. Again, though the risk remains low in our area, we have plans in place for this unlikely event.
Utah Governor Gary Herbert has created a task force to monitor COVID-19 and to consult with the health department and community leaders on decisions such as school closures and changes for other mass gatherings. At Gifted Music School we will monitor closely all recommendations given to the public by the State.
At each of the Gifted Music School campuses, our building monitor and administration teams disinfect school surfaces regularly through the use of disinfectant wipes. Additionally, disinfectant wipes, hand sanitizer, and tissues are available throughout the building and in individual lesson rooms.
We do also echo the suggestions of the Salt Lake County Health Department:
Please be assured that student safety is always our top priority. Please feel free to contact Elise Stanley (estanley@giftedmusicschool.org) or myself with any further questions.
In the meantime, please read over the Frequently Asked Questions linked below. You can also visit the following websites for more information about COVID-19:
Sincerely,
Heather Moore
Executive Diretor
