Dear LASD Families, 

As the February break approaches, I would like to remind everyone that the Mandatory Directive on Travel is still in effect and that we must continue to be guided by our Community Commitments to Healthy Schools to keep our schools open.  

How we celebrate our February Break will impact our entire school community of teachers, staff, students, and families.  That is why I’d like to remind you of important updates to state and local public health orders.

Mandatory 10-Day Non-Essential Travel Quarantine

• All travel for non-essential purposes is strongly discouraged 

• All persons traveling into or returning to Santa Clara County from a distance of more than 150 miles from the county’s borders must quarantine for at least 10 days after arrival or return to Santa Clara County.  Quarantine information can be found at sccstayhome.org.

• Please notify your school office if you plan to travel more than 150 miles from Santa Clara County over the February Break.

Even if we do not travel, all of us must take important precautions to stay safe during the February Break.  Important restrictions to keep in mind: 

• All indoor gatherings of any size are prohibited.

• Outdoor gatherings of no more than three households are now allowed, however wearing a mask and keeping physically distanced during such gatherings is required.

For more information about Santa Clara County’s new health orders, please click here. 

Please Help Keep Our Schools Healthy and Open

Our schools are essential community assets tasked with the well-being and academic success of our children. By abiding by the public health orders, you will help reduce COVID-19 transmission and ensure we can continue our reopening process and keep our schools open.   

We are grateful for the commitment from staff, teachers and families to make plans for the February Break that are in line with all public health guidelines and our Community Commitment to Healthy Schools to ensure our schools remain open.  If you have questions or concerns, please feel free to reach out at any time.  I hope you all have an enjoyable February break.

Sincerely, 

Jeffrey Baier
Superintendent 
Los Altos School District