Superintendent: Two New Cases in Two Schools
From Westport Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Scarice:
“Dear Westport Families and Staff,
In our efforts to remain transparent with reports of positive Covid-19 cases associated with our schools, we will continue to provide these updates as information is confirmed. As of the time I am writing to you this evening we have 2 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 from the following schools:
Coleytown Elementary School - 1
Bedford Middle School - 1
Those impacted have been notified by school and District officials. As a reminder, families are asked to report positive of COVID-19 cases of students using our reporting voicemail or email regardless of whether the students are in remote or hybrid models of instruction. Please follow this link for more information on reporting.
Respectfully,
Thomas Scarice
Superintendent of Schools”
Snow Closure: Westport Public Schools Full Snow Day Thursday
According to Superintendent Thomas Scarice:
“With the strong likelihood of a major winter storm tomorrow, I would like to inform the school community that the Westport Public Schools will be closed Thursday, December 17, 2020. This will be a traditional snow day which will be made up at the end of the school year. The schools will reopen Friday as scheduled. If the clean up efforts require a second day, Friday will be a remote learning day. https://sites.google.com/westportps.org/wps2020-2021reopeningourschool/full-remote-model
The anticipation and excitement of a snow day is something that every child should experience. Soak it up. As a fellow parent I feel the fleeting nature of time with my own children. The challenge of this year warrants a respite. Let this be Thursday. The forecast calls for about a foot of fluffy snow to end by mid-morning. Bundle them up and let them all (elementary through high school) get out and enjoy one of the few days a year that we get for winter fun in southern New England.
Stay safe and warm,
Thomas Scarice”
Registration Open for Saturday’s Candlelight Concert
According to the Staples High School Music Department, registration has been opened for Saturday’s virtual Candlelight Concert. The 80th anniversary concert will begin at 7:30 PM, and can be registered for by going to staplesmusic.org for digital tickets. The concert is free, however donations will be accepted. Photo by Dylan Goodman Photography, contributed by the Staples Music Parents Association.