The District of Columbia Department of Health recommends that families test their students before returning to school after Thanksgiving and winter holiday break, given the increased risk of transmission of respiratory illness from activities and travel. DC Health will provide tests after Thanksgiving and two additional tests before the winter holiday break. Please ensure that your student takes their COVID-19 tests after 5 p.m. the night before returning to school and email all test results to medical@hopetolson.org. Please include your child’s first name, last name, and a picture of test results. If positive, please refrain from sending your child to school until they meet criteria to return.