All LCSD Schools Remote Instruction 12/21-12/22:
December 18, 2020
Good Afternoon:
Due to the lack of available substitute staff for Monday December 21st and Tuesday December 22nd, all schools will move to digital/remote instruction next week. As such, there will be no in person learning and, if necessary, families will need to make appropriate child care arrangements for students. The LaFayette After School Program (LASP) will not be in session next week. While we realize that this places a difficult burden on students, families and staff members, please know that we are taking this step due to the staffing constraints that we are currently experiencing. We appreciate your understanding and flexibility during this difficult time.
Students at Grimshaw Elementary, LaFayette Jr/Sr ...
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NYSPHSAA Announces Fall 2020 Scholar-Athlete Teams:
On Dec. 16, the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHSAA) announced its Scholar-Athlete Teams for fall 2020. The LaFayette Central School District is proud to announce that five of its teams qualified for this distinction! They are the:
Boys’ Cross Country Team
Girls’ Cross Country Team
Boys’ Soccer Team
Girls’ Soccer Team
Boys’ Golf Team
In order to earn this distinction, a certain percentage of individuals on the team (calculated by roster size) must have carried an academic average of 90% or ...
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Schools Closed Thursday 12/17/2020:
Thursday December 17, 2020
Good Morning:
All schools will be closed today, Thursday December 17th, due to inclement weather. There will be no remote learning. All school activities are cancelled for today.
Please sleep in, build a snowman, go sledding and take time to rest and relax.
Have a safe day!
Sincerely,
Jeremy Belfield
Superintendent of Schools
LaFayette Central School District
jbelfield@lafayetteschools.org
315-529-9550
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Emergency Closing Reminder for Families 12/16/2020:
December 16, 2020
Dear Families:
Winter weather is on the way to Central New York and now is a good time to review our plans for emergency school closure days. Please be sure to check our website and local news channels tomorrow morning in the event that we have a delay or an emergency closure.
The district’s 2020-21 academic calendar allows for six emergency closure days, which are used when the district must close due to conditions beyond its control, such as inclement weather or an unplanned loss of utilities.
LaFayette’s emergency closure days will be non-instructional days for both our in person learners and digital learners. Staff members and students are not expected to report to ...
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Onondaga Nation School Teacher Named to Prestigious Panel:
Congratulations are in order for Onondaga Nation School’s JoAnne Powless, who was recently named to the prestigious “Charlotte Huck Award for Outstanding Fiction for Children” judges panel! She becomes one of seven judges who will be responsible for deciding each year’s winner in the fiction category, which means she’ll have plenty of reading to do!
Joanne was selected for this three-year membership to the committee by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE). The award was established in 2014 to promote and recognize excellence in the writing of fiction for children. In particular, the award recognizes fiction that has the potential for transforming children’s lives by inviting compassion, imagination, and wonder.
For more ...
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Water Testing Results - LaFayette Jr/Sr High and Grimshaw 12/14:
December 14, 2020
Dear Families:
As required by the NYS Health Department, and in conjunction with the Onondaga County Health Department and OCM BOCES Health & Safety Office, the district is required to conduct lead water sampling from outlets within the schools every five years. In this study, water samples found to have the presence of lead with 15 parts per billion are identified.
The district conducted the sampling on November 7, 2020 from Grimshaw Elementary School and LaFayette Jr./Sr. High School. The samples were then delivered to Microbac Laboratories for analysis. In accordance with state requirements, sampling at the Onondaga Nation School will be done when that building reopens for in person instruction. ...
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Update on Positive Case - Digital Learner - Jr/Sr High 12/14:
December 14, 2020
Good Afternoon:
The district was notified on Monday December 14, 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 early December 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 ...
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Update on Positive Cases December 13, 2020:
December 13, 2020
Good Afternoon,
The district was notified recently regarding COVID-19 test results for students and staff members in our district. The district has been informed that we have the following positive cases since our last report on December 10th:
LaFayette Big Picture School: Two remote learners tested positive.
Grimshaw Elementary: One in person learners, and one staff member tested positive.
The district has notified all of the families with students who were in close contact with these individuals. 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 ...
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Voters Approve $8.6M Capital Project:
December 10, 2020 - For Immediate Release
LaFayette voters approve $8.6 Million Capital Project
On December 10, 2020, LaFayette Central School District voters approved the district’s $8.6 million capital project referendum.
# Votes in Favor:100
# Votes Opposed: 13
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
The Board of Education and Administration thank the community ...
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Positive Case - LaFayette Jr/Sr High School:
December 8, 2020
Good Afternoon,
The district was notified today that a student who attends LaFayette Jr/Sr High School tested positive for COVID-19.This student was last in attendance on Friday December 4, 2020. The district has notified all of the families with students who were in close contact with the student who tested positive. 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 ...
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Reminder: Capital Project Vote Tomorrow, Dec. 10!:
REMINDER: LaFAYETTE CENTRAL SCHOOL DISTRICT CAPITAL PROJECT VOTE TO BE HELD ON THURSDAY
LaFayette Central School District residents will be voting on a proposed $8.6 million capital project on Thursday, Dec. 10 from 1 - 9 p.m. at the junior/senior high school. Residents may also vote via absentee ballot in lieu of an in-person vote. The project will have no additional tax impact for residents.
“Many in the district community may be asking ‘Why now?’ - Our District began the capital project planning process in February 2020,” explains Superintendent Jeremy Belfield. “Despite all that we have withstood since March with COVID-19, we must move forward with the education of tomorrow for our students, while preserving the community’s ...
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Asymptomatic Testing Clinic - Grimshaw Students and LaFayette CSD Staff:
December 7, 2020
Dear Grimshaw 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 Grimshaw Elementary students and LaFayette CSD/OCM BOCES staff on Friday December 11, 2020 from 8:30-11:30.
Students and staff would need to pre-register for an appointment for testing. For students, who are being tested, we also require parents/guardians to complete a consent form. Testing will take place in the cafeteria on the stage and the area will be thoroughly cleaned after testing is completed. For students, NYS requires that we obtain parental consent for testing (two steps below; staff members only need to register).
Parents/caregivers ...
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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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Nicole Petranchuk
