Together we can slow the spread of COVID-19.

Is your child struggling with wearing a mask? Try these 5 tips: Around the Home: >Have a daily “Mask On!” moment. Make a plan to wear masks around the house at certain times of day, like from 10-11 am, or during certain activities, like setting the table for meals. Have your child help you decide when. >Pick an activity with a concrete ending, like building a simple puzzle, and wear masks throughout. >Plan a special event, like a scavenger hunt or playing together with a favorite toy, with one rule: Masks are required. >Wear masks during art and creativity time, like drawing, coloring or building with LEGO bricks. >Play a game with masks on, whether it’s a classic card game or your child’s favorite video game.

The CDC now recommends people over age 2 wear masks when outside their homes. The purpose of people wearing masks in public is to protect the community. As so many people who have COVID-19 don’t have symptoms, wearing a mask can reduce the possibility that someone with no symptoms could transmit the disease to others. #bourboncountystrong #GBR Visit https://www.bourboncountystrong.com/ for more information.

When our students return to school at USD 234 in a week, they will be required to wear masks. Our mask campaign is an effort to educate students and our community about the importance of wearing masks in our schools to protect our staff and students. Information regarding the mask campaign can be found at: https://www.bourboncountystrong.com/

There’s still time to shape the future for our community. You can complete the #2020Census now online, by phone, or by mail. Visit 2020Census.gov .