Masking Policy Update - Effective March 14, 2022

March 11, 2022

Effective March 14, 2022, face masks will be strongly recommended, but not required, at Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos programs

March 11, 2022

Dear Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos (BGCSM) families,

Thank you for entrusting your children into our care and being a vital part of our BGCSM community! As we continue to adapt and address the lingering effects of the pandemic, we are inspired by the resilience displayed by our families, staff, and especially our
youth members.

As you may know, Governor Newsom and the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) have updated their mask guidance for school and childcare settings from required to strongly recommended, regardless of vaccination status. Beginning Monday, March 14, in alignment with the San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD), face masks will
no longer be required, but strongly recommended, for youth, staff, and visitors at BGCSM programs.

We trust that you will approach this change as you see best for your child and family, and assure you that BGCSM remains steadfast in our goal to provide a safe, welcoming environment for all youth. Though we all may hold different opinions, we encourage you and all of our members to show kindness and respect to everyone, regardless of their masking choices.

While the masking requirement will no longer be in place, BGCSM is committed to ensuring the safety of our youth:

Deep cleaning and sanitization protocols will remain in place
Air filtration systems are in place for all program areas
Regular handwashing is encouraged
Hand sanitizer and youth masks are available
Monthly pediatric vaccination clinics will continue – In partnership with TrueCare, our Jennifer Loscher Branch will host a monthly pediatric vaccine clinic for children, ages 5 to 18. To learn more, visit www.boysgirlsclubsm.org.

Additionally, we wanted to provide you with an exciting update about our Jennifer Loscher Branch. Over the next few months, you may notice construction crews and equipment around the facility as we work to revitalize our aging building. Please be assured that all efforts are being made to complete the work during morning time before members arrive for the afterschool program. These enhancements on our physical and technological infrastructure will aid our safety strategies and enhance the overall Club experience for our kids and teens for years to come.

Thank you, again, for the support and understanding as we continue to move forward together and create an environment for youth to realize their full potential and build Great Futures.

Sincerely,

Cathy Baur

President & CEO

11 de Marzo 2022

Estimadas familias del Boys & Girls Club of San Marcos (BGCSM),

¡Gracias por confiar a sus hijos a nuestro cuidado y ser una parte vital de nuestra comunidad BGCSM! A medida que continuamos adaptándonos y abordando los efectos persistentes de la pandemia, nos sentimos inspirados por la resiliencia mostrada por nuestras familias, el personal y, especialmente, nuestros jóvenes.

Como sabrá, el gobernador Newsom y el Departamento de Salud Pública de California (CDPH, por sus siglas en inglés) han actualizado su guía de mascarillas para entornos escolares y de cuidado infantil de obligatorio a muy recomendado, independientemente del estado de vacunación. A partir del lunes 14 de marzo, en consonancia con el Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Marcos (SMUSD), las máscaras faciales ya no se requiere, pero se recomienda encarecidamente, para los jóvenes, el personal y los visitantes en programas de BGCSM.

Confiamos en que abordará este cambio como lo considere mejor para su hijo y su familia, y le aseguramos que BGCSM se mantiene firme en nuestro objetivo de brindar un entorno seguro y acogedor para todos los jóvenes. Aunque todos podemos tener opiniones diferentes, lo alentamos a usted y a todos nuestros miembros a mostrar amabilidad y respeto a todos, independientemente de sus opciones de máscaras.

Mientras el requisito de uso de máscaras ya no estará vigente, BGCSM se compromete a garantizar la seguridad de nuestros jóvenes:

Se mantendrán los protocolos de limpieza profunda y desinfección.
Hay sistemas de filtración de aire en todas las áreas del programa.
Se recomienda lavarse las manos regularmente.
Desinfectante de manos y máscaras juveniles disponibles.
Las clínicas de vacunación pediátrica mensual continuarán: en asociación con TrueCare, nuestra sucursal de Jennifer Loscher albergará una clínica de vacunación pediátrica mensual para niños de 5 a 18 años. Para obtener más información, visite www.boysgirlsclubsm.org.

Además, queríamos brindarle una actualización emocionante sobre nuestra sucursal de Jennifer Loscher. Durante los próximos meses, es posible que observe equipos de construcción alrededor de las instalaciones mientras trabajamos para revitalizar nuestro edificio envejecido. Tenga la seguridad de que se están haciendo todos los esfuerzos para completar el trabajo durante la mañana antes de que los miembros lleguen para el programa extracurricular. Estas mejoras en nuestra infraestructura física y tecnológica ayudarán a nuestras estrategias de seguridad y mejorarán la experiencia general del Club para nuestros niños y adolescentes en los próximos años.

Gracias, nuevamente, por el apoyo y la comprensión a medida que continuamos avanzando juntos y creando un entorno para que los jóvenes desarrollen todo su potencial y construyan Grandes Futuros.

Sinceramente,

Cathy Baur

President & CEO

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