2020 Census:
The 2020 Census counts the population in the United States and five U.S. territories (Puerto Rico, American Samoa, the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, Guam, and the U.S. Virgin Islands). Each home should have received an invitation to respond to a short questionnaire—online, by phone, or by mail—between March 12-20.
According to the U.S. Census Bureau:
The census provides critical data that lawmakers, business owners, teachers, and many others use to provide daily services, products, and support for you and your community. Every year, billions of dollars in federal funding go to hospitals, fire departments, schools, roads, and other resources based on census data.
The results of the census also determine the number of seats each state will have in ...
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Learning from Home Recap for April 6-9, 2020:
Learning from Home - Recap April 6-9, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community -
Thank you to our students, staff, and parents for working together! As a reminder, our school campuses are currently closed (until at least April 29th). Students - we are sending home materials or asking students to participate in distance learning.
Here is a link to a brief recap video for April 6-9, 2020 - click here
Here is a link to the Google Slides presentation - click here
Great News!
All kids under 18 years of age are now eligible to receive a meal at no cost starting on Monday April 13th. If you are interested in receiving a free meal, contact Mr. Kennedy at 315-956-0371.
Remember to put in your ...
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Learning from Home Recap for Apri 1-2, 2020:
Learning from Home - Recap April 1 and 2, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community -
Thank you to our students, staff, and parents for working together! As a reminder, our school campuses are currently closed. Students - we are sending home materials or asking students to participate in distance learning.
Here is a link to a brief recap video for April 1 and 2, 2020 - click here
Here is a link to the Google Slides presentation - click here
f you are interested in touching base with Superintendent Jeremy Belfield via a live video chat on Thursday April 2, 2020 at 5:00 PM, please email Mr. Belfield for the Google Meets link - jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org
Fill Out a Free/Reduced Lunch ...
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Learning from Home Recap March 30 and 31, 2020:
Learning from Home - Recap March 30 and 31, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community -
Thank you to our students, staff, and parents for working together! As a reminder, our school campuses are currently closed. Students - we are sending home materials or asking students to participate in distance learning.
Here is a link to a brief recap video for March 30 and 31, 2020 - click here
Here is a link to the Google Slides presentation - click here
f you are interested in touching base with Superintendent Jeremy Belfield via a live video chat on Thursday April 2, 2020 at 5:00 PM, please email Mr. Belfield for the Google Meets link - jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org
Fill Out a Free/Reduced Lunch ...
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Update on School Closure - March 31, 2020:
March 31, 2020
Dear Parents & Guardians,
We received clarification following Governor Cuomo’s announcement on Friday extending our school closure through April 15, 2020.
Through inquiry with the Governor’s Office and the New York State Education Department, the Deputy Secretary for Education to Governor Cuomo, has advised that school districts are expected to provide continuity of learning (i.e., continued instruction) and distribution of meals during the closure through April 15, 2020, including during what was previously designated as our Board of Education approved Spring Break (April 6, 2020 to April 10, 2020) as outlined in the 2019-2020 school calendar.
Therefore, our staff will continue to provide and support students with ...
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Learning from Home Recap March 26-27, 2020:
Learning from Home - Recap March 26 and 27, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community -
Thank you to our students, staff, and parents for working together! As a reminder, our school campuses are currently closed. Students - we are sending home materials or asking students to participate in distance learning.
Here is a link to a brief recap video for March 26 and 27, 2020 - click here
Here is a link to the Google Slides presentation - click here
Fill Out a Free/Reduced Lunch Application
If your family is in a tough economic situation, consider filling out the application for free/reduced meals - click here
Remember to put in your meal order:
Meal Service
The school district ...
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Learning from Home Recap March 24 and 25, 2020:
Learning from Home - Recap March 24 and 25, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community -
Thank you to our students, staff, and parents for working together! As a reminder, our school campuses are currently closed. Students - we are sending home materials or asking students to participate in distance learning.
Here is a link to a brief recap video for March 24 and 25, 2020 - click here
Here is a link to the Google Slides presentation - click here
This week is Virtual School Spirit Week! Send Ms. Osborn ( sosborn@lafayetteschools.org ) your photos each day and we will post them on our school Facebook page:
MAKE SOMETHING MONDAY!
YOU CAN MAKE A CRAFT, FOOD OR ANYTHING! BE CREATIVE! ...
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Learning from Home Recap March 23 2020:
Learning from Home - Recap March 23, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community -
Thank you to our students, staff, and parents for working together! As a reminder, our school campuses are currently closed. Students - we are sending home materials or asking students to participate in distance learning.
Here is a link to a brief recap video for March 23, 2020 - click here
Here is a link to the Google Slides presentation - click here
This week is Virtual School Spirit Week! Send Ms. Osborn ( sosborn@lafayetteschools.org ) your photos each day and we will post them on our school Facebook page:
MAKE SOMETHING MONDAY!
YOU CAN MAKE A CRAFT, FOOD OR ANYTHING! BE CREATIVE!
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Child Care for First Reponders:
Child Care Options for First Responders and Medical Professionals
The District is committed to helping our first responders and medical professionals during this unprecedented time. The childcare providers will determine the number of open childcare slots prioritized for first responders and health care workers.
If you are a parent or caregiver who needs child care, please complete this parent need for a child care survey https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/3HSNNYJ .
Based on the information you provide about your job, employer, number of children, and financial need, the Office of Children and Family Services (OCFS) may be able to help you find the child care program you need. It may be a challenge to find child care due to COVID-19 related program closures, ...
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Learning from Home Recap for March 19-20, 2020:
Dear LaFayette School Community -
Thank you to our students, staff, and parents for working together! As a reminder, our school campuses are currently closed. Students - we are sending home materials or asking students to participate in distance learning.
Here is a link to a brief recap video for March 19-20, 2020 - click here
Here is a link to the Google Slides presentation - click here
Remember to put in your meal order:
Meal Service
The school district will plan on having meals available to students during the period when schools are closed. You can contact our food service department via the following methods:
Phone Food Service Director Mr. Rob Kennedy at 315-956-0371 or 315-677-9510 ...
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Learning from Home Recap for March 18, 2020:
Learning from Home Day #2 - March 18, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community -
Thank you for a great second day of learning from home! Thank you to our students, staff, and parents for working together! As a reminder, while we are closed we are sending home materials or asking students to participate in distance learning.
I think that we are overwhelming Google with videos lately. The video links below are still processing. Be sure to check throughout the day to see if the video links are ready.
Here is a link to a brief recap video of day #2 - click here (still processing as of 7:00 AM)
Here is a link to the Google Slides presentation - click here
Here is a read alouds that you can enjoy ...
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Learning From Home Recap for March 17, 2020:
Update on Virtual Learning Day #1 - March 17, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community -
Thank you for a great first day of learning from home! Thank you to our students, staff, and parents for working together! As a reminder, we are closed until at least April 13, 2020 and we are sending home materials or asking students to participate in distance learning.
Here is a link to a brief recap video of day #1 - click here
Here is a link to the Google Slides presentation - click here
Here are some read alouds that you can enjoy from home:
The Koala Who Could read aloud by Mr. Belfield
The Grouchy Ladybug read aloud by Ms. Blossey (Google is being grouchy ...
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Virtual/Distance Learning for Students:
Dear Students and Families:
While schools are closed from March 17-April 13, 2020 due to the current state of emergency in Onondaga County, please be sure to participate in Virtual/Distance Learning opportunities.
You can watch the following message from Mr. Belfield regarding important information on these learning opportunties and meal services available to students.
Click here to watch the video.
Here is a link to the Google Slides presentation: click here .
Here is the information regarding meal services:
Meal Service
The school district will plan on having meals available to students during the period when schools are closed. You can contact our food service department via the following methods:
Phone Food Service Director Mr. Rob ...
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COVID 19 Update March 16, 2020:
COVID 19 Update Monday March 16, 2020
Good Morning-
This is Jeremy Belfield, Superintendent of Schools for LaFayette Central School District.
Today is Monday March 16, 2020. This morning at 10:00 AM, Onondaga County Executive Ryan McMahon announced that all schools in Onondaga County will be closed effective 4:00 PM today through at least April 13, 2020.
Our schools will be dismissing today during our scheduled early dismissal on Mondays (ie 1:45 Grimshaw/ONS and 2:00 Jr/Sr High School and Big Picture).
During the time that school is closed, students should not report to school. There will be no extra curricular or athletic programs during the school closure.
Continued Learning Opportunities ...
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Coronavirus Update March 15, 2020:
March 15, 2020
Dear Parents & Guardians,
The LaFayette Central School District continues to monitor and respond to the rapidly evolving developments in the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19). We are working under the guidance and direction of the New York State Department of Health, the Onondaga County Health Department, the New York State Education Department, and the Onondaga County Executive’s orders to ensure the health and safety of all of our children, staff, parents and visitors to the LaFayette Central School District.
As per the order of the County Executive, students will be out of school beginning Monday, March 23, 2020. Our schools will officially close on Friday, March 20 at 4:00 p.m. following student dismissal. Students are currently ...
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3/14/2020 State of Emergency Onondaga County:
March 14, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community:
The Onondaga County Superintendents met with County Executive Ryan McMahon earlier today to discuss COVID-19 and the potential impact on schools.
By now, you are likely all aware of the County Executive’s announcement of a State of Emergency in Onondaga County.
As per the order of the County Executive, students will be out of school beginning Monday March 23, 2020. Students are scheduled to return on Tuesday, April 14th.
The district plans to share more information tomorrow regarding this announcement. As we prepare for continuity of instruction for all of our students we anticipate using next week to solidify plans to meet the needs of our students. ...
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LaFayette Community Council Cancellation:
LaFayette CSD received the following notification from LaFayette Community Council and was asked to assist in notifying families:
All LaFayette Community Council Programs, including girls volleyball, second, third and fourth grades basketball, and registrations for baseball and lacrosse, are cancelled until further notice.
Thank you.
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Event Cancellation - March 13, 2020 - Senior Basketball Game Cancelled:
Event Cancelled - Senior Basketball Game Cancelled March 13, 2020
In light of Governor Andrew Cuomo’s announcement that New York state is banning all gatherings of more than 500 people, the LaFayette Central School District has decided to postpone the senior basketball game scheduled for Friday March 13, 2020 at 5:00 PM at LaFayette High School. Once we have determined a date to reschedule the game, we will communicate this information with all of our stakeholders.
The ban on large gatherings instituted by Governor Cuomo does not apply to regular school instruction.
At this time, there are no suspected or confirmed cases of coronavirus in the school district or Onondaga County. If there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 in the district, ...
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Nicole Petranchuk
