Principal Kristin Donahue of Canon Road Elementary School in Silver Spring sent a letter to the school community on Tuesday informing them of the passing of a kindergarten student due to COVID. The full letter can be seen below:
“Dear Families of our Autism Services,
It is with a very heavy heart that I am reaching out to inform you that [redacted] a Kindergarten student in Mrs. Mahesh’s class passed away on Sunday, January 21, 2024. She was admitted to the hospital last week for COVID and then readmitted again and passed away.
As a staff we are grieving this horrific loss. I ask that you keep [redacted] family and our staff in your prayers and thoughts during this difficult time. I have worked with the system to get resources for our staff and will continue to work with the family for how we can support as a community.
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions or concerns at 240-740-0520 (main office)
Sincerely,
Kristine Donohue
Principal”
A Kindergarten student at Cannon Road Elementary School was admitted to the hospital last week for COVID and then readmitted again and passed away. #MCPS pic.twitter.com/L8rNiM4QbK
— Allison Papson (@AllisonPapson) January 25, 2024