July 23, 2021

Dear Parents,

Trinity-Pawling's COVID-19 vaccine requirement is critical for the health of our community and a safe return to in-person school operations for the 2021 Fall Term. It will allow us to return our campus to as "normal life" as possible during this continuing pandemic.

To ensure that every student will have been vaccinated by the time they start arriving in September, the School needs to receive a copy of your son's vaccination card no later than July 31, 2021. If you have not yet scheduled your son for the vaccine and he is between the ages of 12 and 17, he will need to have his first dose of the Pfizer vaccine by August 2 if he is returning for early sports, or August 9th if he will be arriving to campus on his regularly scheduled return date. These dates are to ensure that he is fully vaccinated by the time he returns to campus.

Those students 18 years and older must receive their first dose by the following dates:

Pfizer – August 2, 2021
Moderna – July 26, 2021
Johnson & Johnson (one shot) – August 20, 2021

As you are aware, COVID-19 is a highly contagious respiratory virus that affects people of all ages. This virus can cause long-term medical problems and death, regardless of age. This virus spreads through respiratory droplets, and prevention strategies include wearing a mask and physically distancing when around others. However, these strategies affect what is accepted as "normal life" and are a challenge to adhere to.

According to scientific data, COVID-19 vaccines are safe and highly effective at preventing severe illness, hospitalization, and death. When large numbers within a population are immunized, viral spread will be significantly limited. Each individual of a community contributes to this protective approach. Choosing to forego vaccination puts one at risk for getting the disease along with the associated risk of long-term medical problems or death. Individuals who elect to not get vaccinated against COVID-19 may put others they interact with at risk.

Please submit your son's proof of vaccination as soon as possible through Magnus Health via the Parent Portal. I respectfully ask that you provide this information at your earliest convenience to ensure that it is submitted prior to the July 31 deadline. If you have any questions, please reach out to the Health Center at healthcenter@trinitypawling.org or call 845-855-4837.

Thank you for your continued support of our School community.

Marilyn Lashlee DNP, CPNP-PC, RN
Director, Trinity-Pawling Health Center