Richfield Springs CSD

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.

Good news. The presumed positive COVID test results have come back and they are negative. Thanks and have a good evening.

Richfield Springs COVID-19 Presumed Positive Letter

NYSED Parent Dashboard https://data.nysed.gov/parents/

Drive Your Tractor to School Day

Based on clarified guidance from the New York State Department of Health and conversations with the Herkimer County Department of Public Health, Herkimer-Fulton-Hamilton-Otsego BOCES and its 10 component school districts will make the following three clarifications to their COVID-19 absence policies to take effect Monday, Oct. 26: 1. Individuals sent home with COVID-19 symptoms must be evaluated by a healthcare provider within 48 hours. Unless the individual is evaluated within 48 hours or is awaiting COVID-19 PCR test results, districts must notify the Herkimer County Department of Public Health and the individual may not return to school. The Department of Public Health will initiate contact tracing, make a determination about quarantine, and determine when the individual may return to school. 2. When a student or staff member is sent home because of COVID-19 symptoms, that individual's household members may remain in school as long as they are symptom-free or until the Department of Public Health directs otherwise. 3. The quarantine/isolation period for the individual sent home will be 10 calendar days (instead of the current 14 days) from the onset of symptoms, with the final three days being symptom-free. The Department of Public Health will determine the quarantine/isolation period for other individuals in the household if needed.

Project Prom is hosting a drive-thru Brooks BBQ on Nov. 3rd. Check out the attached flyer for more details.

Designing rubber band powered vehicles in our potential vs. kinetic energy studies!