Early Release Drill - Friday 2/12:
Dear Families:
New York State requires school districts to perform an early release drill at least once per school year. LaFayette Central School district will perform an early release drill on Friday February 12, 2021.
Here are the dismissal times for students on February 12, 2021:
Grimshaw Elementary: 1:45 Dismissal
Jr/Sr High and Big Picture Dismissal: 2:00 Dismissal
Onondaga Nation School:1:45 Dismissal
Students will board buses at the times mentioned above. If you normally pick your child up from school, please be sure to pick your child up at the times listed above. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact the main office at your child's school.
Coaches will communicate ...
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COVID Testing for Students and Staff 2/8:
February 4, 2021
Dear LaFayette CSD Families, LaFayette CSD and OCM BOCES Staff Members:
Our partners at Onondaga County have graciously agreed to host an on-site testing clinic for asymptomatic students and staff at the following locations on Monday February 8, 2021:
Monday 2/8/2021 - Grimshaw Elementary 8:30-10:30AM
Monday 2/8/2021- LaFayette Jr/Sr High and Big Picture School - 11:30AM-1:30PM
Our amazing school nurses will be administering the COVID test to our students! Thank you to Mrs. Gates and Mrs. Brown for their assistance!
Student athletes and coaches please register for a COVID test on Monday 2/8. The district recently received clarification from ...
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Schools Closed Wednesday 2/3/2021:
Wednesday February 3, 2021
Good Morning,
Due to the challenging road conditions, all schools in the LaFayette Central School District will be closed on Wednesday February 3, 2021.
There will be no online classes and no in person learning.
Please be safe and enjoy a repeat snow day (two in a row). Grab those skis, snowshoes, sleds, or bundle up with some hot chocolate and enjoy a good book.
Have a safe day!
Sincerely,
Jeremy Belfield
Superintendent of Schools
jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org
315-529-9550 (cell)
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Schools Closed Tuesday 2/2/21:
Tuesday February 2, 2021
Good Morning,
Due to the forecasted weather conditions, all schools in the LaFayette Central School District will be closed on Tuesday February 2, 2021.
There will be no online classes and no in person learning.
Please be safe and enjoy the traditional snow day. Grab those skis, snowshoes, sleds, or bundle up with some hot chocolate and enjoy a good book.
Have a safe day!
Sincerely,
Jeremy Belfield
Superintendent of Schools
LaFayette Central School District
jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org
315-529-9550 (cell)
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Update on Athletics January 31, 2021:
Dear Families:
Our Board of Education will hold a special meeting tomorrow afternoon, Monday February 1, 2021 at 1:30 PM to consider a resolution authorizing participation in athletics including high risk sports of basketball, wrestling, ice hockey, volleyball, football and lacrosse. NYS has previously authorized softball and baseball to be played in accordance with safety regulations. The school board meeting will take place via Google Meets ( https://meet.google.com/uby-ptkd-nrk ) and the link for the meeting will be made available on the Board Agenda webpage tomorrow.
Mr. Kelly was kind enough to put together this video overview for parents and student athletes - click here . Here is a link to the Google Slides presentation - click here .
Parents and student ...
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No After School or Evening Activities 1/26/21:
January 26, 2021
Good Afternoon:
Due to changing weather conditions, there will be no after school or evening activities today - Tuesday January 26, 2021.
Have a safe afternoon!
Sincerely,
Jeremy Belfield
Superintendent of Schools
LaFayette Central School District
jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org
315-529-9550 (cell)
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Update on Positive Cases January 25 2021:
January 25, 2021
Good Afternoon -
The district was recently informed of the following positive cases that occurred since our last communication to the school community on January 21st:
One student at the Big Picture School tested positive for COVID-19. Based on this student’s last date of attendance for in person learning and the date of the positive test result, there were no close school contacts identified.
One student at the Grimshaw Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. Based on this student’s last date of attendance for in person learning and the date of the positive test result, there were no close school contacts identified.
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January 2021 Green Sheet:
The January 2021 Green Sheet is available. You can view the most recent newsletter by clicking here
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Update on Positive Cases - January 21, 2021:
January 21, 2021
Good Evening-
The district was recently informed of the following positive cases that occurred since our last communication to the school community on January 15th:
Two students at the Jr/Sr High recently tested positive for COVID-19. Based on the dates that the individuals tested positive and since the school switched last week to remote learning, there were no close school contacts identified as a result of these two cases.
One student at the Big Picture School tested positive. Based on this student’s last date of attendance for in person learning and the date of the positive test result, there were no close school contacts identified. ...
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Update on Positive Cases January 15 2021:
January 15, 2021
Good Afternoon -
The district was recently informed of the following positive cases that occurred over the past several days:
One student at Grimshaw Elementary recently tested positive for COVID 19.
One digital learner at the Onondaga Nation School tested positive for COVID-19.
We wish these individuals a quick recovery. Any students or staff members who were recently in close contact have been notified and the district has been in communication with the Onondaga County Health Department to complete the required contact tracing.
Grimshaw Elementary and LaFayette ...
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HS Remote Instruction, Test/Case Updates- 1/13/21:
HS Switching to Remote Instruction, COVID Testing Clinic Results, Update on Positive Cases - January 13, 2021
Good Afternoon -
LaFayette Jr/Sr High School will switch to remote instruction effective tomorrow, Thursday January 14th through Friday January 22nd due to a number of staff and students who have been placed in mandatory quarantine. We look forward to seeing our LaFayette Jr/Sr High School students and staff back in the building on Monday January 25, 2021.
High School students and staff should login at the start of the school day and follow the school schedule while learning from home.
At this point, Grimshaw ...
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Onondaga Nation School- Digital Instruction Will Continue for the Remainder of the School Year:
January 14, 2021
Dear LaFayette Central School District Community:
District representatives recently corresponded with the Onondaga Nation Council of Chiefs, Clanmothers, and Faithkeepers. The Council has decided that the Onondaga Nation School will continue to remain closed for in person instruction and that all students and staff will participate in digital instruction for the duration of the school year.
The Onondaga Nation School calendar will also be adjusted so that Monday January 18th will be a day off from school to observe the Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday. The Nation School will also have a February break and school will not be in session February 15-19. Council has also shared that ceremonial days will not be held during ...
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Community Budget Meetings for 2021-2022:
Dear LaFayette School District Community:
During the month of January, we will begin our budget development for the 2021-2022 school year. Our community budget meetings will be held via video conference on the following dates:
Wednesday January 20, 2021 at 5:30 PM via Google Meets
Wednesday March 3, 2021 at 5:30 PM via Google Meets
As we approach the 2021-2022 school year planning process, we want to create a responsible financial plan that meets the needs of our school community, provides great programming for students, and complies with the New York State Property Tax Cap. We recognize that one of the keys to keeping LaFayette a place where families want their children to be educated ...
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Asymptomatic COVID Testing Wed 1/13/21 HS/BP, GS:
January 7, 2021
Dear LaFayette CSD Families, LaFayette CSD and OCM BOCES Staff Members:
Our partners at Onondaga County have graciously agreed to host an on-site testing clinic for asymptomatic students and staff at the following locations on Wednesday January 13, 2021:
Wednesday 1/13/2021 - LaFayette Jr/Sr High and Big Picture School - 8:30-10:30AM
Wednesday 1/13/2021- Grimshaw Elementary - 11:30AM-1:30PM
Students and staff would need to pre-register for an appointment for testing. For students, who are being tested, NYS also requires parents/guardians to complete a consent form (two steps below; staff members only need to register).
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Update on Positive Cases - January 6, 2021:
January 6, 2021
Good Afternoon -
The district was recently informed of the following positive cases that occurred over the holiday break:
A staff member at LaFayette High School tested positive for COVID-19. The staff member has not been in close contact with other school employees recently.
A digital learner at LaFayette Big Picture School tested positive.
A student at LaFayette High School tested positive for COVID-19. The student was last in attendance before the holiday break.
Two digital learners at the Onondaga Nation School tested positive for COVID-19.
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COVID Testing Clinic Results - January 4, 2021:
January 4, 2021
Good Afternoon -
Thank you to all of our students and staff that participated in COVID testing today. 82 individuals were tested at the High School and 104 individuals were tested at Grimshaw Elementary.
There were no positive cases from this testing clinic. Great job Lancers!
Thank you to our partners at Onondaga County for all of their efforts with today’s testing clinic. We are working with the county to schedule another round of testing in the month of January. Once we confirm the date, I will be sure to pass this information along.
Please continue to follow all of the safety precautions - wear those face coverings, practice social distancing, observe proper hand hygiene and respiratory ...
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Positive Cases - January 3, 2021:
January 3, 2021
Good Evening:
The district was notified later this afternoon that a student at the LaFayette Jr/Sr High School and one digital learner at the Onondaga Nation School tested positive for COVID-19. The students have not recently been in close contact with students or staff in the school setting.
The district has notified the Onondaga County Health Department of these positive cases.
Grimshaw Elementary, LaFayette Jr/Sr High School, and LaFayette Big Picture School will return to offering in person instruction on Monday January 4, 2021. The Onondaga Nation School will continue to educate students via digital instruction through at least January 29th.
Thank you to everyone who signed up for ...
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Positive Case Updates 1/2, Testing Reminder 1/4:
January 2, 2021
Good Afternoon:
The district was recently notified that a staff member at Grimshaw Elementary, a digital learner at the LaFayette Jr/Sr High School and two digital learners at Grimshaw Elementary School tested positive for COVID-19. The students have not recently been in close contact with in person learners in the school setting. Any individuals who were close contact with the staff member have been contacted.
The district has been in touch with the Onondaga County Health Department to assist with contact tracing.
At this point, Grimshaw Elementary, LaFayette Jr/Sr High School, and LaFayette Big Picture School will return to offering in person instruction on Monday January 4, 2021. The Onondaga Nation School ...
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Asymptomatic COVID Testing 1/4/21 - HS, BP, GS:
December 29, 2020
Dear LaFayette CSD Families, LaFayette CSD and OCM BOCES Staff Members:
Our partners at Onondaga County have graciously agreed to host an on-site testing clinic for asymptomatic students and staff at the following locations on Monday January 4, 2021:
Monday 1/4/2021 - LaFayette Jr/Sr High and Big Picture School - 8:30-10:30AM
Monday 1/4/2021- Grimshaw Elementary - 11:30AM-1:30PM
Students and staff would need to pre-register for an appointment for testing. For students, who are being tested, NYS also requires parents/guardians to complete a consent form (two steps below; staff members only need to register).
Parents/caregivers of students participating in testing and staff members will ...
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