Positive Case - Digital Learner - LaFayette Jr/Sr High School 12/7:
December 7, 2020
Good Afternoon:
The district was notified on Monday December 7, 2020 that a digital learner at LaFayette Jr/Sr High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in attendance for in person learning back in November and switched to digital learning. The student has not recently been in close contact with in person learners in the school setting.
The district has been in touch with the Onondaga County Health Department and the county identified that there is no need to conduct contact tracing.
Grimshaw Elementary, LaFayette Jr/Sr High School, and LaFayette Big Picture School will continue to remain open for in person instruction. The Onondaga Nation School will continue to educate students via ...
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Positive Case - LaFayette Big Picture School December 5 2020:
December 5, 2020
Good Afternoon,
The district was notified on Saturday December 5th that a student who attends LaFayette Big Picture School tested positive for COVID-19.This student was last in attendance on Friday December 4, 2020. The district has attempted to contact all of the families with students who were close with the student who tested positive. Staff members who were determined to be in close contact have also been contacted.
The district has been in touch with the Onondaga County Health Department and we are working with the county to complete the contact tracing protocol.
Grimshaw Elementary, LaFayette Jr/Sr High School, and LaFayette Big Picture School will continue to remain open for in person instruction. ...
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Positive Case - LaFayette Big Picture School 12/4:
December 4, 2020
Good Afternoon,
The district was notified on Friday December 4th that a student who attends LaFayette Big Picture School tested positive for COVID-19.This student was last in attendance on Tuesday December 1, 2020. The district has attempted to contact all of the families with students who were close with the student who tested positive. Staff members who were determined to be in close contact have also been contacted.
The district has been in touch with the Onondaga County Health Department and we are working with the county to complete the contact tracing protocol.
Grimshaw Elementary, LaFayette Jr/Sr High School, and LaFayette Big Picture School will continue to remain open for in person instruction. ...
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December 2020 Green Sheet:
The December 2020 Green Sheet is available. You can view the most recent newsletter by clicking here .
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Free Meals Available Through End of School Year:
LaFayette parents and guardians,
Why worry about packing a lunch, or struggle with feeding your student breakfast in the morning? Let the LaFayette CSD Food Service team take care of it for free!
For the duration of the school year all students, learning both in-person and remotely, are eligible to receive both breakfast and lunch at no cost, regardless of household income. We also deliver, for free!
Information about the program can be found on the Food Service page . This free meal opportunity provides much-needed federal dollars to the Food Service program; the district only receives these funds if students are coming on down to eat!
Please visit the website for more information, or reach out to Food Service at ...
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Positive Case - Grimshaw Elementary 12/1/2020:
December 1, 2020
Good Afternoon,
The district was notified this morning that a student who attends Grimshaw Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19.This student was last in attendance on Tuesday November 24, 2020. All of the families with students who were close contacts have been notified. Staff members who were determined to be in close contact have also been notified.
The district has been in touch with the Onondaga County Health Department and we are working with the county to complete the contact tracing protocol.
Grimshaw Elementary, LaFayette Jr/Sr High School, and LaFayette Big Picture School will continue to remain open for in person instruction. The Onondaga Nation School will continue to educate ...
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Positive Case - Grimshaw Elementary 11/28/2020:
November 28, 2020
Good Morning,
The district was notified yesterday afternoon that a student who attends Grimshaw Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. This student was last in attendance on Tuesday November 24, 2020. The school principal has notified all students and staff that came into close contact with this positive case so that these close contacts can begin the quarantine protocol.
The district has notified the Onondaga County Health Department and we are working with the county to complete the contact tracing protocol.
At this point, Grimshaw Elementary, LaFayette Jr/Sr High School, and LaFayette Big Picture School will continue to remain open for in person instruction on Monday November 30, 2020. The Onondaga Nation School will continue to educate ...
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Positive Case - Grimshaw Elementary 11/25/2020:
November 25, 2020
Good Morning,
The district was notified yesterday afternoon that a student who attends Grimshaw Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. The student tested positive after coming into close contact with a positive case outside of school. This student was last in attendance on Friday November 20, 2020.
The district has notified the Onondaga County Health Department and we are working with the county to complete the contact tracing protocol. The district will be notifying families and staff members who came into close contact with this positive case later today so that these close contacts can begin the quarantine protocol.
At this point, Grimshaw Elementary, LaFayette Jr/Sr High School, and LaFayette Big ...
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Positive Case - LaFayette High School 11/20/2020:
November 20, 2020
Good Afternoon,
The district was notified earlier today that a staff member at LaFayette Jr/Sr High School tested positive for COVID-19. The staff member was home sick on Monday November 16th with mild symptoms, scheduled a COVID test and stayed home from school until the results were received today. The staff member was last in the building briefly on Thursday November 12th when the school was on remote instruction. The last time that the staff member had any extended contact with students or other staff members was on Tuesday November 10th.
The district has notified the Onondaga County Health Department. Based on the timing of when symptoms occurred and the date that the staff member was last in contact with ...
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NYSED Launches New Parent Portal for Transparency:
LaFayette parents,
The New York State Education Department recently launched a parent portal, designed to increase transparency and make information about school performance and other school-level data easier for parents and the public to access. The Parent Dashboard is part of New York’s Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA) plan, which emphasizes equity in education for all students and expands measures of school accountability and student success.
This new dashboard will provide parents with information about their child’s school. The Parent Dashboard is now available in addition to the New York State School Report Card on NYSED’s public data site. The Parent Dashboard offers information on all public schools including charter ...
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Jr/Sr High and BP Resume In Person Learning 11/16:
November 15, 2020
Dear Families:
LaFayette Jr/Sr High School and LaFayette Big Picture School will resume in person instruction on Monday November 16, 2020.
Thank you to our students and staff members for making a smooth transition last week to remote instruction while the district worked with the county health department to complete contact tracing.
We look forward to seeing our in person learners back in school on Monday and our digital learners online.
I hope that everyone is having a safe, restful, and relaxing Sunday afternoon.
Sincerely,
Jeremy Belfield
Superintendent of Schools
LaFayette Central School District
315-529-9550 (cell)
jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org ...
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LaFayette HS and BP Remote 11/12 and 11/13:
November 11, 2020
Good Afternoon,
The district was notified late last night that a student who attends LaFayette Jr/Sr High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student tested positive after being in close contact with a positive case outside of school. This student was last in attendance on Monday November 9, 2020 and was transported to and from school by a family member.
The district has notified the Onondaga County Health Department and we are working with the county to complete the contact tracing protocol.
Out of an abundance of caution, the LaFayette Jr/Sr High School, LaFayette Big Picture School, and OCM BOCES LaFayette High School classes will switch to digital instruction for tomorrow, Thursday November ...
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Green Sheet:
The October/November Green Sheet is available. You can view the latest newsletter by clicking here .
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Onondaga Nation School - Remote Instruction through 1/29/2021:
October 16, 2020
Dear LaFayette Central School District Community:
Yesterday, district representatives met with the Onondaga Nation Council of Chiefs, Clanmothers, and Faithkeepers. The Council has decided that the Onondaga Nation School will remain closed for in person instruction through the second marking period (January 29, 2021). All students and staff at ONS will continue to participate in virtual instruction.
The Council is very concerned about the continued impact COVID-19 is having on surrounding communities. The LaFayette Central School District will respect the wishes of the governing body for the Onondaga Nation and the Onondaga Nation School will remain closed for in person instruction through the second marking period.
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2020 Capital Project Information:
The LaFayette Central School District is pleased to present its 2020 Capital Project plan to the community.
The projected cost for the project totals $8.6 million, but is expected to have no local tax impact. Keeping student/staff health and safety in mind, and with an eye toward innovation, the scope of the project has three primary goals:
Improving air quality to create healthier learning environments
Upgrade facility infrastructure to ensure safety, health and security
Educational program enhancements
Below, you can see the scope of what is planned for the respective schools:
Grimshaw Elementary School:
Repairing pavement to fields
Structural repairs to kitchen flooring ...
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COVID Guidance from NYS Department of Health:
The New York State Department of Health has released guidance for parents, students, and staff for schools hosting students in grades K-12.
The guide offers a comprehensive decision-making flowcharts with:
Screening guidance for school-aged children (page 2)
Screening guidance for parents of children who are demonstrating COVID-like symptoms (page 3)
Screening guidance for school staff members and employees (page 4)
Screening guidance for school staff members who are demonstrating COVID-like symptoms (page 5)
Information about contact tracing coordination (page 9)
To view the full PDF, please click here , or on the image below.
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Update on Athletics:
September 21, 2020
Update on Athletics
Dear Students in Grades 7-12 and Families:
Mr. Kelly and I put together a video update for our student athletes and parents (approx 10 minutes):
Here is a link to the video - click here
Here is a link to the slides - click here
Here is a link to the safety precaution sign off form - click here
Mr. Kelly will meet with the coaches tomorrow and practices will start on Wednesday.
We are excited to offer a safe return to student athletics. Please be sure to watch the video and review the safety precaution sign off form. If you have any questions, do not hesitate to Mr. Kelly at 315-677-3131 or jkelly@lafayetteschools.org ...
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All Things Google:
All Things Google!
Greetings LaFayette Families from the Office of Instruction and Pupil Services!
Jason Clark, NYS Model Schools Coordinator, and his team from the Central New York Regional Information Center created a Google Site that hosts a series of short videos that walk users through how to use tools within the Google environment. You can access the generic version of the site branded with the CNYRIC e-learning logo by clicking here .
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COVID 19 Testing Available for Students and Staff:
September 18, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community:
Yesterday Onondaga County announced that COVID 19 testing will be available for students and staff members who are experiencing symptoms consistent with COVID 19 starting on Monday September 21, 2020.
Testing will be available Monday through Friday at NBT Bank Stadium starting September 21, 2020 from 9:00 AM until 1:00 PM. The hours for testing may be expanded by the county at a later date based on the needs of the community.
Testing will be conducted via a saliva sample from symptomatic students and staff members with results typically available within 24-36 hours. Results will be shared with testing participants via a secure online portal. Information on how to obtain ...
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Welcome to the 2020-2021 School Year:
September 7, 2020
Dear Students and Families:
Welcome to the 2020-2021 school year! We are pleased to welcome our students and their families back to school.
Our staff members have worked hard to prepare our school buildings, school grounds, classrooms, cafeterias, and electronic devices for the start of a new school year. Please be sure to thank our instructional staff members, counselors, school psychologists, therapists, school principals/administrators, clerical staff, bus drivers, mechanics, cleaning staff, maintenance workers, food service staff and other school staff members for all of their hard work and preparation.
On Tuesday September 8th, we will welcome the following grade levels back for in person instruction ...
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Nicole Petranchuk
