Richfield Springs CSD

To the Richfield Springs School Community: Starting in September, all school districts in New York State have been required to input the following information into a New York State Department of Health (DoH) portal: 1. Do we have any positive COVID-19 cases to report each day. 2. The number of COVID-19 tests conducted on students, faculty and/or staff, whether or not they are on-site or off-site. 3. The number of students, faculty and/or staff that have been referred to a health care provider or health department with COVID-19 related symptoms. Even when we are learning remotely virtually, we still are required to submit this information on a daily basis. Please report any of the above-mentioned COVID-19 related information to the school nurse at extension 1081 or by email at keffner@richfieldcsd.org. Due to the increased volume of quarantines, the DoH has lost the capacity to notify us of quarantines that are the result of contact with a positive case outside the District. Therefore, please contact the school nurse upon learning of your student’s quarantine. The information is important for us to track and monitor. Thanks for your help, Tom Piatti Richfield Springs Superintendent of Schools

The December 16, 2020 Board of Education meeting has been cancelled. The next meeting will be on January 6, 2021 at 6:30 p.m. in the cafeteria.

The following message was shared the day before school started. If you would like to be added to the meal delivery schedule for virtual students, please contact Mr. Abbruzzese at cabbruzzese@richfieldcsd.org or leave a message at 315-858-0610 ext 1611. Thank you. School meals will be available to all students this school year both on site, and on remote learning days. If you would like school meals for remote learning days, please complete the survey below. Please fill out one survey per child. https://forms.gle/bhhvZNreS1JvpmZRA

November 6, 2020 COVID-19 Announcement: The Richfield Springs Central School District has been notified by the Department of Health that there was a confirmed positive COVID-19 case in the District at the secondary level (grades 7-12). We reached out to those families directly affected yesterday and the Department of Health will be in contact with those families today. This is also the reason that the secondary level has moved to fully virtual instruction. The confirmed case only impacts the secondary level at this time. Elementary students and staff are not impacted and in-person instruction will continue at the elementary level. The Richfield Springs Central School District will continue to work closely with the Department of Health. Further information and announcements will be provided as updates are available. If you have further questions/concerns, do not hesitate to contact the District Office. Thank you and stay safe, Tom Piatti Richfield Springs Superintendent of Schools

Students in grades 7-12 will be going fully virtual beginning on Monday, December 7th until the Holiday break. Monday will be a B-day. Elementary is still in session as normal. Students not under quarantine may come to the building to get things from their lockers. Thanks and stay safe.

Congratulations to our K-2 Star Students!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_2OBvr9gEhK-ozBAqpiy5XLtuBMSoPF9/view?usp=sharing

Our Bassett school based health center will be open when school is in session virtually or in-person. Telehealth options are also available. Please call 315-858-0610 ext 1041 or 844-255-7242 Mon – Fri 8-4 to schedule an appointment. Schedules are subject to change.

This year we will have two Christmas Spirit Weeks so that all high school students have the opportunity to participate. The schedule is as follows: Monday 12/7 and 12/14 - Crazy Christmas Socks Tuesday 12/8 and 2/15 - Favorite Christmas Character Wednesday 12/9 and 12/16 - Ugly Christmas Sweater Day Thursday 12/10 and 12/17 - Silver and Gold Day Friday 12/11 and 12/18 - Cozy Christmas Jammies Day

This is a note about the new travel rules put in place on November 4, 2020. Anyone who travels to a state that is NOT one that borders or touches New York may “test out” of the mandatory 14-day quarantine. Travel to and from states next to New York (Vermont, Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania) do not have to quarantine. Anyone who was in another state, one that DOES NOT TOUCH NY, for more than 24 hours MUST *get a COVID-19 diagnostic or rapid test 3 days before leaving that state *When back in New York, fill out the travel form, and quarantine for 3 days; and on the 4th day get another COVID-19 test, NOT rapid, the school can only take ANTIBODY LONG TEST *If both tests are (-) negative you can go to work or school *If you were in a state for less than 24 hours no test before you leave, but you MUST fill out your travel form AND when back in New York wait 4 days, then get a COVID-19 ANTIBODY LONG TEST *Based on the results of that test, the DOH (Department of Health) will tell you what you can do next Thank you for following the rules so that we can all stay safe and healthy and continue to teach your children in person. Have a nice Thanksgiving; rest and enjoy the family.

Check out what some of our 8th graders created in ceramics class a couple of weeks ago! They had to construct a mug or bowl using coils, finishing with some cool glazes. They are so talented!!!! https://bit.ly/2KxcJuV

Congratulations to our Elementary Scholars and Star Students!! https://drive.google.com/file/d/1hSZ_vM5KCMGcL3sqrU8zH21FVM2YMNLK/view

Congratulations to the students who made the Principal's List, Honor Roll, and Merit Roll for the first quarter! https://5il.co/nbba

Bassett’s school based healthcare practitioners have the ability to do COVID-19 testing for any student enrolled in a school based health program! If your child is feeling ill please call 315-858-0610 ext 1041 or 844-255-7242 Mon – Fri 8-4:00 to schedule an appointment.

As of today, the basketball season is set to begin on January 4th.

We will be holding 2 RSCS Spirit Days (as much purple and gold as you can wear) on Monday November 23rd and Tuesday November 24th. We are doing 2 days so that all HS students will have the opportunity to participate.

Jared Campbell, award winning singer/songwriter, presented to our kindergarten, first, second, and third grade classes. His message was about kindness, friendship, and self confidence. Click and watch today's assembly. https://youtu.be/_9N5K-gYk8g

Jared Campbell, award winning singer/songwriter, presented to our 4th, 5th, and 6th grade classes. His messages were about kindness, love, gratitude, and perseverance. Click and watch today's assembly. https://protect-us.mimecast.com/s/ZhbaC820M6fjpBjUncEOj?domain=youtu.be

The Big Buddy Program is looking for mentors for students within our district. The program matches at-risk youth in Otsego county with a mentor in their local area. If you're interested, please feel free to contact Jamie Smith. Attached is the flyer.

Richfield Springs Schools are closed today due to a water main break.

As a reminder, school is closed tomorrow in observance of Veteran's Day. When we return to school on Thursday, it will be an A day in grades 7-12 and a C day in grades PK-6.