COVID Case at NCS
Dear NCS Families, Faculty, and Staff:
Earlier today, the Naples Central School District was notified by the Ontario County Department of Health (DOH) that a High School staff member had tested positive for COVID-19. The staff member was last in school on Wednesday, January 6, and the individual is currently in isolation in alignment with DOH guidelines.
After examining staff interviews, class rosters, and seating charts, the DOH determined that there was no need for any other individuals to be placed under quarantine.
To help keep our school community safe, we are urging everyone to take the following preventative measures:
Prioritize masking and maintain at least six feet of social distance
Wash their hands regularly, using soap and hot water for about ...
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January 7 Parent Communication
Dear NCS Families,
As the first week of 2021 winds to a close, I wanted to take a minute to provide a handful of updates from NCS. However, if you can think of additional ways we can provide support for your son or daughter, please do not hesitate to reach out.
Caring for Students:
Like many of you, I had a tough time falling asleep last night after the events that transpired in our nation’s capital. Regardless of political belief, our community is comprised of individuals who care deeply for our country, and the scenes coming in from Washington, DC were difficult to watch. It may be helpful for you to talk with your child if they have questions about these events or if they seem worried or concerned. Please know, however, that today we are focused on creating safe and ...
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December 29 Parent Communication
NCS Families, Faculty, and Staff:
I hope this finds you all relaxing and enjoying time with family over Holiday Break. As we prepare to turn our calendars from 2020 to 2021, I wanted to reach out with a handful of updates. As always, however, please do not hesitate to call or email (585-374-7901, mfrahm@naplescsd.org ) if you have questions or if something is unclear.
Calendar Changes:
This fall, we made several modifications to our school calendar to meet the planning and professional development needs that come with hybrid learning. Moving forward, we will be making a couple of additional adjustments that have been listed below. Please know that we will try to limit changes moving forward, but that we wanted to give people as much advance notice as possible in case of child ...
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NCS Seeking Volunteers for Capital Project Committee
Dear NCS Families, Faculty, and Staff:
Our school facilities serve as a source of pride as well as a significant investment by our local community. In order to protect our investments and make sure that students have safe and appropriate learning spaces, our Board of Education has been exploring renovations to our classrooms (Elementary School), auditorium, athletic fields, and playground for just over a year.
However, before moving any further, the Board would like input from students, parents, faculty, and staff. If you would be interested in serving as a member of our Capital Project Planning Committee, we ask that you click here by Friday, January 8. Individuals will be asked to attend four meetings on the following dates, and they will play an important role in ...
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Happy Holidays from NCS!
Dear NCS Families:
While the holidays can be a hectic time with shopping, baking, and decorating, they can also be a chance for quiet reflection. As we look back over the past year, we know that we have asked you to do more than ever to support the safety and learning of your child. At each step of the way, you have blessed us with your trust, and for that we are forever grateful.
As we take the time to count our blessings this December, please know that we count your continued partnership twice. It is a special privilege to be part of this school community, and we thank you for entrusting us with the care of your sons and daughters.
Mrs. Crabb has worked with colleagues on putting together a brief message ( click here ), and on behalf of our entire school family, we wish ...
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Naples 2020 Holiday Concert
Season’s greetings from the Naples Music Department!
It has certainly been a challenging year for the arts as we have been reinventing making music in schools during a pandemic.
In our bands, students evolved from not playing as a group to 12 feet apart outside. Finally just before Thanksgiving break we made it inside-in the pool of all places! The acoustics are better than one would ever expect!
In chorus we went from not being able to sing at all, to singing with masks on 12 feet apart, to playing the hand bells and having students submit recordings from home.
Despite all of these challenges we are so proud of the resilience and dedication our student musicians have shown through this pandemic. Though we are unable to gather ...
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"Presumptive Positive" COVID Case
Dear NCS Families, Faculty, and Staff:
This afternoon, the Naples Central School District was notified by the Ontario County Department of Health (DOH) that a staff member in the High School had been identified as a “presumptive positive” case for COVID-19. The employee was last in school on Wednesday, December 9, and the individual is currently in isolation in alignment with DOH guidelines.
Although the staff member did not technically test positive for COVID-19, the DOH advised that we err on the side of caution by completing the contact tracing process. After examining staff interviews, class rosters, and seating charts, the DOH determined that there was not a need for any other individuals to be placed under quarantine.
As we move closer to Holiday Break, I want ...
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2-Hour Delay
Good Morning:
Due to the winter weather, the Naples Central School District will be on a 2-hour delay this morning (Thursday, December 17).
Stay warm and safe.
Matt
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Weather Related School Cancellations and Closings
Dear NCS Families and Staff:
As temperatures drop and snow begins to fly, I have had a number of people reach out with questions related to winter weather. Because there may be times in the coming months when we need to cancel or delay school because of unsafe road conditions, I wanted to pass along the following information.
How do you decide whether to cancel or delay school?
Closing school is one of the most difficult decisions districts have to make. While we want our students in school each day, the reality is that we live in upstate New York and the weather can change very quickly. Decisions to cancel or delay school are made very carefully, and only after consulting weather resources, local highway superintendents, our transportation supervisor, and area school administrators. ...
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COVID Case at NCS
Dear NCS Families, Faculty, and Staff:
Earlier today, the Naples Central School District was notified by the Ontario County Department of Health (DOH) that a High School student had tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on Wednesday, December 2, and the student is currently in isolation in alignment with DOH guidelines.
Because the student did not attend classes at NCS or participate in any athletic or extracurricular activities during their infectious period, we will continue with our normal school schedule and operations at this point in time.
To help keep our school community safe, we are urging everyone to take the following preventative measures:
Prioritize masking and maintain at least six feet of social distance
Wash their hands regularly, ...
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December 10 Parent Communication
Dear NCS Families and Staff:
Let me begin by saying thank you for supporting our asynchronous learning day yesterday. It gave our faculty and staff an important opportunity to plan together, and provided our students with a chance to experience the independence often needed for remote learning. We will try to limit the use of asynchronous days in the future, but I want to stress how valuable they can be as we try to balance the complex needs associated with in-person, remote, and hybrid learning.
Masks, Masks, Masks:
When we talk with folks at the Department of Health, they continue to emphasize the importance of mask wearing. In addition to keeping people safe, the practice also helps to limit the number of individuals needing to be quarantined when there is an exposure. ...
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COVID Case at NCS
Dear NCS Families, Faculty, and Staff:
Earlier this evening, the Naples Central School District was notified by the Ontario County Department of Health (DOH) that a High School student had tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on Monday, November 23, and the student is currently in isolation in alignment with DOH guidelines.
Because the student did not attend classes at NCS or participate in any athletic or extracurricular activities during their infectious period, we will continue with our normal school schedule and operations at this point in time.
As we turn our calendars from November to December, I would ask that everyone maintain a focus on mask wearing, social distancing, and regular hand hygiene. We have had a remarkably healthy start to the school ...
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Consent for Yellow Zone Rapid Testing
Dear NCS Families:
As you know, school districts located in regions designated as “yellow zones” are required to test 20% of in-person students, faculty, and staff for COVID-19 on a bi-weekly basis in order to avoid transitioning to a learning model that is 100% remote. Although NCS is not currently located in a “yellow zone,” we want to make sure we are prepared to seamlessly implement all required safety protocols if positivity rates increase in our area.
With this in mind, we are asking parents and employees to consent to free rapid testing ahead of time in the event that NCS ends up in a “yellow zone” by filling out this digital form ( click here ). If completed, NCS would have the authorization to begin testing in order to remain open ...
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2nd Positive COVID Case at NCS
Dear NCS Families and Staff:
I wanted to let you know that I was just made aware that a member of our Transportation Department tested positive for COVID-19 earlier today. The individual last came to work on Tuesday, November 17, and they are currently in isolation as per Department of Health guidelines.
As soon as we were made aware of the situation, we immediately began the contact tracing process. Because of existing safety protocols and limited contact between the staff member and other individuals, we will continue with our normal school schedule and operations tomorrow. (Note: All 7 th and 8 th grade students will be learning remotely as detailed in my communication from earlier today.)
I know that it can be troubling to receive messages like this from school. However, ...
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COVID Case at NCS
Dear NCS Families and Staff:
Yesterday evening, we were notified that one of our middle level students in the High School had tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in school on Monday, November 16, and the student is currently in isolation in alignment with Department of Health guidelines.
As soon as we learned of the situation, we immediately began the contact tracing process in partnership with the Department of Health. Using our camera system, interviews with staff, attendance lists, and seating charts, we were able to determine where the student had been, who they had interacted with, and the duration of their interactions. Based on our findings, I wanted to share the following:
7 th and 8 th Grade Students Will Learn Remotely on Monday and Tuesday:
We ...
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Scheduling Changes
Dear NCS Parents:
As we move further into the school year, I wanted to let you know about two different scheduling changes:
Change #1: Wednesday, December 9, will now be an asynchronous learning day for all students in grades UPK-12. This means that students will learn from home, and that teachers will make instructional content available on either Seesaw, Schoology, or Google Classroom. Although students will have to check in using a classroom (Elementary School) or building (High School) Zoom link in the morning for attendance, the rest of the day they will be able to learn independently at their own pace.
While we know it can be difficult to replace the magic that happens in classrooms, the asynchronous learning day will give us an important opportunity to focus on ...
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November 13 Parent Communication
Dear NCS Parents:
Like all of you, we have been reading about the uptick in COVID-19 cases that has impacted communities throughout the Finger Lakes region. I want to emphasize, however, that health officials continue to compliment the safety practices found in schools. As numbers rise, the experts attribute the increase to social activities outside of school, and caution individuals to act responsibly—especially with Thanksgiving and Holiday Break on the horizon. We have had a healthy start to the year because of your ongoing support, and we ask that you continue to make safety a priority in the days and weeks ahead.
Emergency Go Home Drill Reminder
On Monday, we will be practicing our mandated Emergency Go Home Drill. While we will be modifying our regular procedures ...
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October 29 Parent Communication
Dear NCS Parents and Guardians:
As our calendars turn from October to November, we wanted to thank you for your continued trust at NCS. We have had a safe and productive start to the year, and that would not have been possible without your support. With the 2 nd Quarter scheduled to begin on Monday, November 9, we wanted to pass along a handful of updates. However, if you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to reach out ( mfrahm@naplescsd.org , 585-374-7901).
Update on Learning Preference Changes:
A couple weeks ago, we asked that parents requesting changes related to learning preferences or transportation for the second 10 weeks of the school year complete a brief survey. We had over 70 individuals submit requests, and we have spent time this past week ...
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Update from NCS
Dear NCS Families, Faculty, and Staff:
Earlier today, the Naples Central School District was notified by the Steuben County Department of Health (DOH) that two High School students sharing the same household had tested positive for COVID-19. However, both of the individuals are fully remote learners, and they have not been in classrooms during the 2020/2021 school year.
At this point, the students and their family members have been placed on home quarantine in alignment with DOH guidelines. However, because neither have been attending NCS as in-person learners, we will continue with our normal school schedule and operations at this point in time.
As we begin the 8 th week of the school year, I would ask that everyone maintain a focus on mask wearing, social distancing, and ...
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