Superintendent: 3 New Cases in 3 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 3 newly confirmed cases of COVID-19 from the following schools:
Coleytown Elementary School - 1
Greens Farms Elementary School - 1
Staples High School - 1
The three most recent positive cases of Covid-19 involve individuals already quarantining, so there are no additional needs for students or staff to quarantine in the referenced schools.
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”
News 12 Features Westport’s True Snow Day
Screengrab from News 12, the Bronx News Feature
News 12 featured Westport kids yesterday on what was a true snow day for them, while a remote learning day for many others. Westport was one of few districts in Fairfield County, and the tri-state area, who made the call to allow snow days without any remote learning, allowing students the day off to enjoy outside in the snow. According to the report, local parents - and kids - were pleased with the decision as they slid down the hill at Kings Highway Elementary School yesterday.
Inklings News features The Westport Local Press
Editor’s Note
Inklings News, the student run newspaper for Staples High School, featured The Westport Local Press in their recent publication. The article was written by Staples Junior Katie Simons and discussed the foundation and goals of the WLP.
I was happy to speak with them, and look forward to everything that Inklings publishes, posts, and tweets. As a Staples graduate, I know that Inklings has always been an integral link between our high school and our community.
Screengrab from InklingsNews.com
Superintendent: Full Remote Learning Friday for All Students & Staff
From Westport Public Schools Superintendent Thomas Scarice:
“Good evening Westport Families and Staff,
Our custodial staff and the town’s Department of Public Works have done a wonderful job today clearing our parking lots and sidewalks around the schools. Despite their efforts to treat our parking lots and sidewalks, ice remains. In addition, we have been informed that refreezing of town roads, particularly secondary roads, and parking lot surfaces may cause hazardous conditions in the morning.
As a result, the Westport Public Schools will operate in a full remote model for teachers and students on Friday, December 18, 2020.
Sincerely,
Thomas Scarice
Superintendent of Schools”