School Closure Update

While we abide by the health and safety recommendations, I will truly miss our children for the next few weeks.  I hope that you and your family use the time to reconnect in positive ways...Read some good books together.  Dust off those old board games and play together!  Have meals at the table together.  Most importantly, take care of one another...

I hope these updates help, and we will keep in touch as much as possible.  Please note:

• We will NOT have school this Friday, March 20.  This is the latest update in the attendance schedule.
• We will let you know as soon as possible about report card distribution and whether they will be available to you online.
• As of now, we will not be taking the NYS English Language Arts Assessment, but will let you know of any changes.
• The Gertrude Hawk Candy Sale Distribution still needs to be determined. 
• We anticipate returning to school on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.  Again, this is subject to change, but we'll keep our fingers crossed!

And a few other odds-n-ends, as I anticipate your questions:

• Within the next few days, you will receive information regarding alternative learning experiences for your child while we are not in regular attendance.  Stay tuned while we finalize plans for you!
• If your child was not here today (Monday) and you need to pick up his or her personal belongings, the building will be accessible Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday this week from 8:30-3:30 each day.  Please know that you will still need to bring ID and buzz in at the front door if you need to retrieve something from your child's locker. You will not need to come for school books or materials, but we will make learning accessible online.  See the District website and note from Superintendent David Bills if you need information about accessing a Chromebook for your child, or call the technology office at 315-487-4677.

I will be in touch!  Most importantly, stay safe and take care of your health.  Think spring!

Respectfully, 

Amanda Simmons