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UPDATE
Travel requirements to enter the United States are changing, starting November 8, 2021. More information is available here.

Sample Social Media & Graphics

Sample Social Media & Graphics
Updated Mar. 7, 2022

Use the social media messages and graphics below to educate staff, students, and parents about school COVID-19 testing programs. Messaging can be adapted according to school needs and for various social media platforms.

Go to messages for:

For Parents

Sample Messages

Graphics
COVID19 School Testing Toolkit Parents
Because playing in front of cheering fans is way more fun.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

Facebook or Instagram:

COVID19 School Testing Toolkit Parents
Because COVID-19 isn’t something kids should bring home from school.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

Twitter:

Covid 19 School Testing Toolkit - parents
Because recess rules.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

Facebook or Instagram:

Twitter:

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Because there’s no such thing as virtual recess.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

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Because it’s more fun playing soccer at school than in the backyard.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

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School testing toolkit: social graphic for parents
Because recess is way more fun with friends.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

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Because together they can conquer the playground.
Because together they can conquer the playground.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

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COVID19 School Testing Toolkit Parents
Because playing with your besties is the best way to play.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

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COVID19 School Testing Toolkit Parents
Because kids would rather see their friends in person than on a computer screen.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

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COVID19 School Testing Toolkit Parents
Because raising your hand is better in person than online.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

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COVID19 School Testing Toolkit Parents
Why I Support School Testing:

“We, as parents, have peace of mind and therefore our child is more at peace.” –Elementary Parent, CO

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COVID19 School Testing Toolkit Parents
Why I Support School Testing:

“It’s a clever way to prevent a big outbreak and the school closing…it makes my child feel safe.” –Kindergarten Parent, CO

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For Teachers and Schools

Sample Messages

Graphics
Because it can help stop an outbreak.
Because it can help stop an outbreak.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

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Because encouraging them is better face to face.
Because encouraging them is better face to face.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

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Because you help her see the world a little differently.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

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Because you kick imaginations into overdrive.
Because you kick imaginations into overdrive.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

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Because today you’re going to make everyone a little smarter.
Because today you’re going to make everyone a little smarter.

Regular COVID-19 testing helps keep our schools open.

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Why I Support School Testing:
Why I Support School Testing:

“It allows our community to have confidence that our campus is safe.” – High School VP of Administration, CA

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Why I Support School Testing:
Why I Support School Testing:

“Our school is open, our students are learning, and we are able to work with families to keep kids in school!” – Head of school that provides weekly testing, MD

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Because protecting students is your priority.
Because protecting students is your priority.

Implement COVID-19 testing at school.