SOUTHSIDE 1460 Martinez Losoya Road

INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT San Antonio, TX 78221

Soaring to Excellence! 210-882-1600
Fax 210-626-0101
Service. Accountability. Integrity. Loyalty. www.southsideisd.org

October 14, 2022

Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff:

Southside ISD considers the safety of our students and staff our top priority.
With that in mind, the district today received notice of a case of monkeypox
at Menchaca Early Childhood Center.

The District immediately acted and informed the San Antonio Metropolitan Health
District. Metro Health reports that the risk of monkeypox transmission in a
school setting is low. As recommended by Metro Health, this person will
isolate until it is safe to be around others.

In an abundance of caution we are also disinfecting the entire campus just as

we did with reported symptoms of the COVID-19 virus.

For more information on monkeypox, please visit these websites from San
Antonio Metropolitan Health and the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and
Prevention. Should a person develop monkeypox symptoms, such as lesions
or an unexplained rash, they should stay home and contact their health
provider and Metro Health. We will provide updates as appropriate on any
health-related concerns that require your attention.

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Rolando Ramirez Jesse Hernandez Brenda Olivarez Lisa Salazar Mary Belle Unger-Robles
Superintendent of Schools Board President Board Secretary Board Trustee Board Trustee

Katie Farias Margarita Morales Mary Silva

Board Vice President Board Trustee Board Trustee
 SOUTHSIDE 1460 Martinez Losoya Road
INDEPENDENT SCHOOL DISTRICT San Antonio, TX 78221
Soaring to Excellence! 210-882-1600
Fax 210-626-0101
Service. Accountability. Integrity. Loyalty. www.southsideisd.org

14 de Octubre de 2022

Estimados Padres, Tutores, y Personal:

Southside ISD considera la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal nuestra

máxima prioridad. Con eso en mente, el Distrito recibió hoy un aviso de un caso
de viruela del mono en el Centro de Primera Infancia de Menchaca.

El Distrito actuó inmediatamente e informó al Distrito de Salud Metropolitano de

San Antonio. Metro Health informa que el riesgo de transmisión de la viruela
símica en un entorno escolar es bajo. Según lo recomendado por Metro Health,
esta persona se aislará hasta que sea seguro y no se acerca a otras personas.

Con mucha precaución, también estamos desinfectando toda la escuela tal como
lo hicimos con los síntomas informados del virus COVID-19.

Para obtener mas información sobre la viruela del simio, visite estos sitios web de
San Antonio Metro Health y los Centros para el Control y la Prevención de
Enfermedades de EE. UU. Si una persona desarrolla síntomas de viruela del simio,
como lesiones o un sarpullido inexplicable, debe quedarse en casa y comunicarse
con su proveedor de atención médica y con Metro Health. Proporcionaremos
actualizaciones según corresponda sobre cualquier inquietud relacionada con la
salud que requiera su atención.

OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Rolando Ramirez Jesse Hernandez Brenda Olivarez Lisa Salazar Mary Belle Unger-Robles
Superintendent of Schools Board President Board Secretary Board Trustee Board Trustee

Katie Farias Margarita Morales Mary Silva

Board Vice President Board Trustee Board Trustee