Dear WSD families,
Congratulations to all our students and their families on another excellent week of school! The successful reopening of our schools depends on each and every member of our learning community following our new health protocols. We appreciate each of you doing your part to keep everyone safe and healthy.
Congressman Peter Welch visited our school on Monday to see our reopening plan in action. He was very impressed with the way our staff and students adapted to the challenging new circumstances.
“Thanks to the teachers and staff in Winooski for showing me the safe and nurturing environment they have created for their students. I am in awe of the teachers, administrators, students, and parents who are trying to make back-to-school safe and successful this year!”
– Representative Welch
Below are a few reminders and updates.
Important dates:
- Picture Day for JFK: Sept. 21 and 24
- Picture Day for Middle High School: Oct 2 and Oct 6
HEALTH UPDATES
What Happens if There’s a Positive Case of COVID-19 at our School District?
The Health Department will work closely with schools with concerns about COVID-19. If a case of COVID-19 is confirmed in a student or staff member at a school, the Health Department will provide detailed guidance and information, perform contact tracing, and work in consultation with school leadership on school closure decisions. Read this document for more information.
Mask-Up When you Drop-Off
We would like to remind all parents and guardians that you must wear a mask when boarding your child on the bus or dropping your child off at school.
Just as students must wear a mask at school, all students must wear a mask on the bus as well. Help everyone stay healthy and safe by wearing a mask when leaving your home.
SCHOOL RESOURCE OFFICER UPDATES
Today, middle and high school students received this message regarding the School Resource Officer position at WSD.
The message to students was adapted from this press release which was sent out publicly yesterday. A translated version of this memo was sent to ELL families in our district this evening.
Since this issue directly impacts our students’ school experience, WMHS Co-Principals Jean Berthiaume and Kate Grodin are asking pod teachers to take time next week to support a discussion about the SRO position. Kayla Loving, the district’s new Restorative Justice Coordinator, will design some materials to support a safe and open discussion about this issue. Please contact Kate or Jean if you have questions or concerns.
IT UPDATES
Student device issues and/or needing repair/replacement:
If your child experiences an issue with their WSD-issued device, please read this guide about repair/replacement from our IT department.
Wi-Fi Woes? Connectivity Issues?
Try These Tips for Boosting Your Internet at Home!
Our district is sponsoring internet service for families who are current members of the Internet Essentials program, or who don’t have access to the internet at home. Contact Emily Hecker for more information (802-338-7061).
AFTERSCHOOL UPDATES
Middle School Afterschool Offerings
- Find our afterschool offerings for MS students here.
- Find out afterschool offerings for JFK students here.
We are so grateful for your support as we get through the challenges of these first weeks together.
Thanks,
Sean McMannon, Superintendent