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No Impact Positive Cases
January 15, 2021 Dear RSD 13 staff, parents and community members: Regional School District 13 was notified of two positive COVID-19 cases this week that did not have any impact on district operations. There was no requirement for any close contact quarantine that resulted from these cases. We have been in contact with our local Health Director and are following all required steps. As a reminder, please contact Pamela Branciforte, COVID Liaison: (860) 414-2815 or the nurse at your child’s school (if you are a parent) if testing has been scheduled or if testing has been completed and you are awaiting results. Sincerely, Doug Schuch Superintendent of Schools
Friday, Jan 15 2021
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Vaccine Update
During the video that we posted this morning, Pam and I discussed vaccines and specifically the priority 1B group designation for all RSD 13 employees. We would also like to provide the following information in response to several inquiries we have received today regarding the same topic: All RSD 13 employee names and email addresses have been submitted to the local health department. The health department will be uploading these emails into the state’s Vaccine Administrative Management System (VAMS). After that upload takes place, each employee will receive an email (or likely a series of emails) with further instructions about how to schedule an appointment at a location convenient to your home or work location. As we stated in the video, it will likely take several months until everyone in priority group 1B can be vaccinated, so please be patient.
Friday, Jan 15 2021
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COVID Discussion
Dear RSD 13 staff, parents and community members: The attached video conversation between Superintendent Doug Schuch and COVID Liaison Pam Branciforte provides updates related to COVID-19 and vaccines.
Friday, Jan 15 2021
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Memorial School Positive Case - Staff and Parent Let...
January 11, 2021 Dear RSD 13 staff, parents and community members: Regional School District 13 was notified of a positive COVID-19 case at Middlefield Memorial School this morning. We have been in contact with our local Health Director and are following all required steps. Memorial School staff and students who are considered close contacts have a quarantine period from January 7 through January 16. The district is closed on Monday, January 18, so this group will return to school on Tuesday, January 19. As a reminder, please contact Pamela Branciforte COVID Liaison: (860) 414-2815 or the nurse at your child’s school (if you are a parent) if testing has been scheduled or if testing has been completed and you are awaiting results. If you receive results outside of school hours or on the weekend, please contact Pamela Branciforte COVID Liaison: (860) 414-2815. Sincerely, Doug Schuch Superintendent of Schools
Monday, Jan 11 2021
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Update on Positive COVID-19 Cases
Regional School District 13 was recently notified of four positive COVID-19 cases that require quarantine of staff or students, including one positive case at Brewster Elementary School, one positive case Lyman Elementary School, one positive case at Strong Middle School, and one positive case at Coginchaug Regional High School. None of these cases have been traced to transmission within our schools. We have been in touch with our local Health Director and all necessary steps are being taken. All staff members who are considered to be close contacts have received a phone call from their school administrator and the parents of all students who are considered to be close contacts have received a message via ParentSquare. Please continue to communicate any new positive cases to Mrs. Pamela Branciforte, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, COVID-19 Liaison at 860-414-2815, in order to review quarantine dates and return to school plans. We appreciate your continued support of all of our health and safety protocols during this challenging time. Sincerely, Doug Schuch Superintendent
Monday, Jan 04 2021
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Happy New Year RSD13
Please see the attached video message from our new superintendent, Doug Schuch.
Monday, Jan 04 2021
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Parent Letter
January 2,2021 Dear RSD13 Families, The administrative team and I would like to wish you a happy and healthy 2021. As the new year begins, I am feeling hopeful that we will be on the other side of the pandemic and closer to finding normalcy in our lives. I want to thank all of you for your diligence in supporting our efforts to keep your children safe and well cared for during this challenging time. We are looking forward to seeing the students and staff on January 4th as we welcome them back to school after the holiday break. In consultation with our local health director, we have been advised to follow the plan to return to in person learning. As a reminder, I am attaching the link to the CT Travel Advisory Guidelines . Regional School District 13 is not aware of or responsible for communicating with other members of the school community about close contacts outside of the school setting. As we move into the winter break, in the event of a positive case, timely communication is encouraged by families about personal contacts outside of school that may be the result of social, athletic, or other interactions that could be considered close contacts (within 6 ft for 15 minutes or more). Please continue to communicate positive cases throughout the winter break to Mrs. Pamela Branciforte, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, COVID-19 Liaison at 860-414-2815 in order to review quarantine dates and return to school plans. Also, please join me in welcoming our new superintendent, Dr. Doug Schuch, who is scheduled to visit the schools during the week of January 4th. I know that he is excited to join our RSD13 family and looks forward to meeting the staff, students, and the RSD13 community. Respectfully, Cori DiMaggio RSD13 Interim Superintendent
Saturday, Jan 02 2021
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Staff Letter
January 2, 2021 Dear RSD13 Teachers and Staff, The administrative team and I hope that this letter finds you well rested, healthy, and refreshed to start 2021. As the new year begins, I am feeling hopeful that we will be on the other side of the pandemic and closer to finding normalcy in our lives. I want to commend all of you for the work that you are doing to educate our students while keeping them safe and well cared for during this challenging time. We are looking forward to seeing you on January 4th as we welcome our students back to school after the holiday break. In consultation with our local health director, we have been advised to follow the plan for returning to in person learning. I am attaching the link to the CT Travel Advisory Guidelines . Many of you who traveled were in contact with your immediate supervisor and I appreciate that. If you have traveled and have not been in contact, please reach out to your supervisor and contact Pam Branciforte before returning to work. Those who have traveled need to be cleared by Pam with a copy of negative test results. If you were in close contact with someone who was positive for COVID-19 while you were out of school, please be sure to communicate this to Mrs. Pamela Branciforte, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, COVID-19 Liaison at 860-414-2815 to review quarantine dates and return to school plans. Also, please join me in welcoming our new superintendent, Dr. Doug Schuch. He is scheduled to visit the schools and meet with staff throughout the week of January 4th. I know that he is excited to join our RSD13 family and looks forward to meeting all of you. Respectfully, Cori DiMaggio RSD13 Interim Superintendent
Saturday, Jan 02 2021
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Happy New Year 2021
Dear friends, As I prepare to leave my office for the last time, I wanted to send a note of appreciation to you for the 7 rewarding years I have experienced in Regional School District 13. I also wanted to send the most heartfelt wish for a bright and happy new year. Happy 2021 everyone. Kath Serino Friend of RSD 13
Thursday, Dec 31 2020
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Positive Cases: Strong, CRHS, CO: 12.29.20: Staff an...
December 29, 2020 Dear RSD13 staff, parents and community members: Regional School District 13 was notified over the course of the past 4 days of positive cases of COVID-19 that required quarantining of only the positive cases: one at Strong Middle School, three at CRHS, and one at Central Office. We have been in touch with our local Health Director and all necessary steps are being taken. At this time RSD 13 is anticipated to return to in-person learning on January 4, 2021. In consultation with our local health director we have been advised to follow this plan. If local health data or staffing challenges indicate otherwise, you will be informed. Regional School District 13 is not aware of or responsible for communicating with other members of the school community about close contacts outside of the school setting. As we move into the winter break, in the event of a positive case, timely communication is encouraged by families about personal contacts outside of school that may be the result of social, athletic, or other interactions that could be considered close contacts (within 6 ft for 15 minutes or more). Please continue to communicate positive cases throughout the winter break to Mrs. Pamela Branciforte, Clinical Nurse Coordinator, COVID-19 Liaison at 860-414-2815 in order to review quarantine dates and return to school plans. As we move into the winter break and holiday season I encourage everyone to adhere to the Holiday Guidance from the CT Department of Health website and the modified Travel Advisory .Your attention to following these guidelines has and will continue to contribute to the health and safety of our community and our schools and has assisted us in maintaining in-person learning. Sincerely, Kathryn Y. Serino, Ed.D. Superintendent of Schools
Tuesday, Dec 29 2020