Fall Sports Season 1

First day of practice is tomorrow. Please watch video. Practice details will come out in next email.

Wednesday, Sep 23 2020

September 18 District Update

                                    Dear Homer Schools Community, I am writing to give you updates on items of interest as we wind down our first full week of the 2020-2021 school year.   The children have certainly brought life back to the buildings with their presence this week.  I am amazed at how easily they have transitioned to mask wearing, following social distancing guidelines, and adhering to all of our health and safety protocols.  I am very impressed with the quality and variety of learning opportunities that have taken place in the first days of school and the creativity of our staff in creating them.   Co-Curricular Clubs and Athletic Activities Planning continues for both student co-curricular and athletic participation this fall.  Careful preparation is necessary to ensure the health and safety of all taking part before any activity begins.  This planning will be discussed at the next scheduled Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, September 22nd.  With the Onondaga High School League having tentatively scheduled fall sports to begin on Wednesday, September 23rd, this will be considered as part of our discussion at the meeting on Tuesday night. Health and Safety Protocols I want to reinforce the concept of pre-screening your children prior to them coming to school each day.  As I mentioned last week, utilizing the school developed pre-screening app found on your child’s I.D. badge has been an enormous success and allows them a streamlined entrance into school.  If you have not already done so, please give it a try! A reminder to families that, for a child to return to school who has been sent home with Covid-19 symptoms, you are required to have both a note from a physician and a negative Covid-19 test.  This is also required if you keep your child home for any Covid-19 related symptoms.  This helps us in our attempt to ensure a safe learning environment for all students and staff.  Please contact your child’s school nurse for any additional details. I hope that you are able to spend time with your family this weekend and to get outside and enjoy the sunny weather together.  What a perfect way to cap off a successful first full week of school!  Have a great weekend and thank you for entrusting your child’s education to us.   S incerely, Thomas M. Turck Thomas M. Turck Superintendent of Schools

Friday, Sep 18 2020