St. Anne's-Belfield School

Coronavirus Updates

The coronavirus (COVID-19) has created rapid developments across the nation, the commonwealth, and our local area. To ensure the health, safety, and well being of our students and faculty, while at the same time delivering the superb educational experience we all expect, the School transitioned to distance learning on March 23. More information on the School's response to this pandemic may be found below, and this webpage will continue to serve as the School's central location to share updates and information. Please bookmark this page so you can easily find the latest updates on COVID-19 related to St. Anne's-Belfield School.

Updated April 14, 2020

Resources for Parents & Students

Parents

COVID-19 Fact Sheets in Multiple Languages (Recomendaciones de Salud Pública)

Parenting and Coronavirus: What You Need to Know

International Neighbors Charlottesville: COVID-19 Resources for Our Community

Social Distancing

Parenting Tips for COVID-19

NYT Family

How to Work From Home With Children

Tips for Working-From-Home Parents

Nutrition Tips for Boosting Immunity

Students

Mental Health

Region Ten Support Groups for children and teens

When the Pandemic Leaves Us Anxious, Lonely, and Depressed

A Therapist’s Guide to helping pre-teens during Covid-19

Online AA Meetings

Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration - Find Treatment

Support from Sesame Street

Facebook Live Chats with Child Mind Institute

4 Ways to Help Your Anxious Kid

Four Things To Do Every Day for our Mental Health

Strategies for Parenting in Close Quarters

Grieving the Losses of Coronavirus

Brene Brown on Distance Teaching and Tips for Parents

Tips for Optimizing Mental Health During a Quarantine

24/7 Crisis Text Line

Meditation 101: A Beginners Guide

Managing Stress in Uncertain Times

How to Help Your Family De-Stress During Coronavirus Uncertainty

Helping Kids Manage Anxiety Around the Coronavirus

Social Distancing: What Does it Mean?

Mental Health Considerations during COVID-19 Outbreak

Expert Offers Practical Advice to Manage Your Coronavirus Anxiety

Relaxation Practices for the Whole Family

Step Away from Anxiety

200 Ways to Entertain Your Kids When You’re Stuck at Home

Parents Need Stress Relief, Too

Just for Kids: A Comic Explaining Coronavirus

Managing Coronavirus Anxiety

Psychological Tips for Children and Adolescents' Emotions

5 Ways to Help Teens Manage Anxiety about the Coronavirus

Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus

Tips for Teens to Stay Emotionally Well During COVID-19 School Closures

Community

Virginia Wifi Hot Spot Map

Support Cville

International Neighbors: Resources for Our Community

How to Keep the Greater Good in Mind During Coronavirus Outbreak

Charlottesville Area Community Foundation Community Support Fund

Dominion Energy COVID-19 Services

Comcast Internet Essentials

Charlottesville City Public Schools Meal Pick-up Locations

Albemarle County Public Schools Meal Pick-up Locations

Madison County Public Schools Meal Pick-up Program

Louisa County Public Schools Meal Pick-up Locations

Fluvanna County Public Schools Meal Pick-up Program

Greene County Public Schools Meal Pick-up Program

CVille Cares

Virginia Employment Commission

Office of the Governor, Frequently Asked Questions Guide

Support For Small Businesses

Central Virginia Small Business Development Center

Unemployment FAQs

Virginia Department of Social Services Covid-19 Help and Resources

Side By Side of Central Virginia

The Trevor Project

Mutual Aid Infrastructure Group

Support Cville

International Neighbors Emergency Fund

Community Emergency Response Fund

Loaves & Fishes Food Pantry

Keevil & Keevil Free Lunch Program

Cavalier Produce: Buy a Box Give A Box

Orange County Child Care

Moonlighting

City of Charlottesville

Downtown Job Center

School Responses to COVID-19

Health & Wellness

Close monitoring of the virus through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), the Virginia Department of Health, the World Health Organization, the U.S. State Department, the Virginia Association of Independent Schools (VAIS), the National Association of Independent Schools (NAIS) and other external resources.
Communication with School families in countries where there is a travel alert.
Additional cleaning and disinfecting of all areas.
Community reminders regarding good hygiene and preventive practices such as washing hands frequently.
Recommendations of social distancing when possible.
Prior to Spring Break, limiting visitors to campus from areas impacted by COVID-19.
Following Spring Break, closing campuses and cancelling events until April 3. Distance learning began on March 23. Administrative work will be carried out remotely.
Following Spring Break, closure of dorm facilities. Students will return to families or be housed long-term with host families and continue distance learning with their classmates.

Campuses & Events

Travel

Students from countries under a travel alert stayed on dorm throughout Spring Break under the supervision of dorm staff and with activities hosted by faculty and host family volunteers.
Our community was encouraged to avoid travel to countries under a travel alert prior to Spring Break, and to self-quarantine if symptomatic on return.
The Class of 2023's service trip ("Doug's Trip") scheduled for late March is cancelled.
International, School-sponsored travel for students, faculty, and staff was cancelled for summer 2020.
Further travel guidance will be distributed based on new information received from the CDC and other organizations as it becomes available.

Health & Government Resources

Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC)

Virginia Department of Health

World Health Organization (WHO)

U.S. State Department (Travel Advisories)

Contacts

Inquiries may be sent to COVIDresponse@stab.org

Parents may also direct questions to the appropriate division head.

Alumni may email the Alumni Relations team.

Prospective families and newly admitted families may email the Admissions team.