Our schools are closed on Monday for the Martin Luther King, Jr. holiday. The day is so much more than just a holiday. The Reverend Dr. King, Jr. devoted his life to helping others and to creating economic and social justice and a world of peace, freedom and equality. I find his messages to be in desperate need of repetition and execution in today’s world. Dr. King once said, “The time is always right to do what is right.” I strive to live up to these words and to do the right thing every day. The problems are that sometimes the right thing isn’t abundantly clear and that it isn’t always right for everyone.
The NSCSD is working hard to preserve safe in-person education and extra-curricular opportunities with our collective health and well-being as the highest priorities. During these ever-changing times, decisions are sometimes made quickly and then must be reassessed and changed.
Our world is constantly changing as COVID continues its unwelcome and persistent invasion. Again this week, the Onondaga County Health Department released new guidance for isolation and quarantine to help our communities continue to operate safely amidst an uptick in COVID. We know that it isn’t always easy to interpret lengthy documents so we also wanted to provide a link to their easy to read flowchart.
We understand the fear and uncertainty that come with change and are committed to safe operations now and always. We are working with our local and state health departments to obtain more safety and testing equipment for students and staff. We continue to partner with local pharmacies to offer vaccination and booster opportunities as well.
Enjoy the Monday holiday with your families and friends and stay safe and healthy.
Sincerely,
Daniel D. Bowles, Superintendent of Schools
Star Shop Holding Sale for C-NS Socks
For those outside of NSCSD buildings who make a purchase, arrangements can be made to pick up your socks at C-NS at the security office. For staff in other buildings, the socks can be sent through the interoffice mail.
C-NS Vocal Jazz Ensemble Gives Holiday Performance
The fundraiser started as an idea that musician Letizia Pinkel had to bring musicians and community members together for a good cause. The Christmas party featured many of Central New York’s most notable musicians and all of the proceeds went to The Rescue Mission just in time for the Holidays.
Staying Home When Sick and Getting Tested
In accordance with CDC guidance, students, teachers and staff who have symptoms of infectious illness (influenza or COVID-19), should stay home and be referred to their healthcare provider for evaluation care and testing. Individuals who are absent from school will need to provide either a medical note or proof of a negative COVID test (PCR test).
Students or staff members who develop symptoms during the school day will be sent home immediately. Parents of students will be contacted immediately to come and pick up their child.
Please remember the symptoms of COVID 19 include:
● Fever or chills
● Cough
● Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing
● Fatigue
● Muscle or body aches
● Headache
● New loss of taste or smell
● Sore throat
● Congestion or runny nose
● Nausea or vomiting
● Diarrhea
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