COVID Home test kits are here!!!
Governor Hochul along with other state leaders announced an initiative to distribute COVID at home test kits to all students as part of an effort to keep students in school.
To that end, the Governor’s office has provided school districts a shipment of home test kits to distribute to our school community. These tests are not mandatory, but you are encouraged to use them on your children before sending them to school in order to limit the spread of the COVID virus.
Stop by the district office (located adjacent the MS to the south) between 3:30- 5:30 today to pickup your testing kit.
Perry Browne Leadership Club recycled breakfast and lunch bags into beautiful giant snowflakes to bring a little winter cheer to our PB hallways.
Mrs. Armstrong's and Mrs. Stafford's third graders had a visit from Mrs. Beiu and Alex who are Moldova. They shared many photos, traditional items and facts on how they celebrate for the holidays and traditional customs and foods. Thank you for the visit.
Dear Norwich families,
Happy New Year to you all. 2022 brings a renewed energy and resolve as NCSD educators work to achieve our Mission to Connect, Inspire and Empower.
As we open our doors in this new year, mitigation efforts to prevent the latest strain of the COVID-19 virus remains center stage. Most recently, Governor Hochul has indicated COVID-19 rapid tests will be sent to all school districts for the purpose of distribution to families following the winter break. At this point, we have not received these tests. The role of the school is merely distribution so to increase availability to our community. I will be communicating the process for you to obtain the free home test(s) once they arrive.
As a reminder, NCSD nurses will continue to offer on-site rapid testing for all symptomatic students, when appropriate and with parental consent.
Important note:
There is a Test to Stay protocol being discussed in Albany whereby County Health Departments can adopt a practice where students and staff are able to be tested daily in place of being quarantined due to an identified high-risk exposure. At this time, Chenango County Department of Health is not adopting this practice and as a result, this is not an option for NCSD.
Our plan is to return to in-person instruction tomorrow Monday, Jan. 3rd. We remain committed in keeping the health and safety of our students and staff at the forefront of our decision-making, while also keeping our doors open for in-person learning.
Please remind your children about the expectation of mask-wearing and that this practice alone may be the difference in a 5+ day quarantine.
Thank you for your continued trust and support.
Scott
Reminder to the class of ‘21 - yearbooks are available for pickup December 27 - 29 from 8 - 4 p.m. in the HS main office.
Reminder to the class of ‘21 - yearbooks are available for pickup December 27-29 from 8-4 p.m. in the HS main office.
Our finished Christmas ornaments to gift to the nursing home!
NCSD Leadership Team wishes you the happiest of holidays!
Go PURPLE!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1h3m7Umh3RSBbNSZATgaA_75rAlz7989G/view?usp=sharing
The Pickles have a special visit with Santa and Mrs. Claus!
On behalf of Santa and the NHS faculty and staff, we wish you Happy Holidays!
Reminder to the class of ‘21 - yearbooks will be available for pickup December 27-29 from 8-4 p.m. in the HS main office.
We have so much GRATITUDE here at Gibson! Use the link below to hear some "Notes of Gratitude" from our Little Twisters!
https://tinyurl.com/bdub8aut
Congrats to our Senior swimmers!
We enjoyed wearing our ugly sweaters today at the HS.
Mrs. Somers' class has been having fun celebrating the month of December! As part of learning about holidays around the world, we made piñatas!
Mrs. Somers' class said goodbye to Mr. Burton! We will miss him!
Students in Miss Wynn's Second Grade Class had a ton of fun celebrating Grinch Day!
Reminder: Norwich Middle School will operate on a two-hour delay along with the HS, PB, and SG. Our doors for student entry will open at 10:15. See you tomorrow!
After the HS boys basketball game Friday evening, our awesome students picked up the garbage from the bleachers without being asked! This is a perfect example of PURPLE PRIDE! We appreciate you stepping up. 🌪🌪
Mrs. Cannon and Mrs. Lawrence’s third grade classes had some festive fun today!