Updates for the Community June 9, 2020:
June 9, 2020
Dear LaFayette Central School District:
We are heading into the home stretch and I am sure our students are counting down the days until summer vacation. I would like to take this opportunity to provide you with the following important updates:
Deadline for School District Budget Ballots Extended
Governor Cuomo has signed an executive order extending the deadline for the annual school district budget vote and board of election ballots. Ballots can be dropped off at the district office until 5:00 PM on June 9th. After June 9th, ballots can be returned via mail; however, the ballot must be received by Tuesday June 16th.
The district will begin counting ballots after 5:00 PM on Tuesday ...
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Grimshaw to Take Part in Summer Reading Challenge:
This summer, Grimshaw Elementary will be participating in the Scholastic Summer Reading Challenge!
Beyond encouraging students to keep their reading skills sharp over the summer months, the challenge comes with additional incentives as well. Reaching certain milestones (measured in "minutes read" by students) can yield ice cream prizes and even the chance to pie a teacher in the face!
For information on which "kinds" of reading count and how to complete your student's reading log, check out our Summer Reading Website by clicking here, or on the image below!
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Updates for the Community May 29, 2020:
May 29, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community:
I continue to be impressed and amazed at the work of our students, families, educators, and school staff members during this challenging time. Each of our schools have found creative and innovative ways to stay connected, continue learning despite school closures, meet the nutritional needs of our students, and find ways to have fun together. Certainly, there have been challenges on many fronts; however, our school community has adapted and adjusted along the way. As we look forward to our final month of the 2019-2020 school year, I want to share some important updates:
End of Academic School Year- Change to School Calendar
At the May 28th Board of Education Meeting, ...
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LaFayette High School to Host COVID-19 Testing on May 27:
The LaFayette Central School District is partnering with Onondaga County to host local COVID-19 testing at the LaFayette High School on Wednesday, May 27, from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Please see the attached flyer for website and registration information. Both English and Spanish can be found below (please click to enlarge).
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The LCSD Virtual Art Show is Live!:
The Lafayette Central School District's Visual Art Program presents the 2019-20 Virtual Art Show, featuring artwork created by our PK-12 artists!
We are so proud of the work they have done in the classroom and during distance learning! We hope you enjoy the show.
Please click here (or on the image below) to be taken to the Virtual Art Show!
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Proposed Budget 2020-2021 Newsletter:
Dear LaFayette School District Community:
The 2020-2021 School District Budget Newsletter will be arriving in LaFayette homes soon. You can read the budget newsletter by clicking here .
The budget vote and board election will be taking place via absentee ballot. Each household with eligible voters will receive an absentee ballot via mail. Please return the absentee ballots to the district office, 5955 US RT 20, LaFayette, New York 13084 no later than 5:00 PM on June 9, 2020. Households with more than one registered voter may request additional ballots by contacting Paula Hibbert, District Clerk, at 315-677-9728 or emailing phibbert@lafayetteschools.org
Additional information regarding the school district budget may be obtained by visiting the School Budget website or by contacting ...
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Board of Education Election Update May 7 2020:
Budget Vote and Board of Education Election May 21, 2024
Dear LaFayette Central School District Community:
On May 21th, LaFayette Central School District voters will choose two district residents to serve on the Board of Education.
Candidates may be nominated only by petition and must collect at least 25 signatures from qualified school district voters to be placed on the ballot. Petitions, which are available now, must be filed by 4:30 p.m. April 22th with the District Clerk, LaFayette Central School District Office, 5955 US Route 20, LaFayette, NY 13084. Contact District Clerk Paula Hibbert at 315-677-9728 or by email phibbert@lafayetteschools.org for a nominating petition.
Comprised of seven school district residents ...
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Learning from Home Update May 1 2020:
Learning from Home - Update May 1, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community -
Governor Cuomo announced today that all schools in New York State will remain closed for the remainder of the academic year - click here . LaFayette CSD will continue to provide continued learning opportunities for students for the remainder of the academic year. Thank you to our students, staff, and parents for working together during this challenging time.
Here is a link to a brief recap video recapping Distance Learning and other important announcements for May 1, 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 ...
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Pre-Kindergarten and Kindergarten Registration 2025-2026:
Calling All Pre-K and K Families!
Dear Families:
We are welcoming any new pre-kindergarten and kindergarten registrations for students for the 2025-2026 school year.
Registration documents are posted on our school district website under “ Central Registration ”.
Any current pre-kindergarten students enrolled with the school district do not need to register for kindergarten.
We look forward to welcoming our new pre-kindergarten (class of 2039) and kindergarten (class of 2038) students!
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Learning from Home Recap for April 13-17, 2020:
Learning from Home - Recap April 13-17, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community -
Governor Cuomo extended the NYS On Pause through May 15th. This means that school campuses will remain closed through at least May 15th and the earliest that students will return to school is Monday May 18th (stay tuned as this date may change).
Thank you to our students, staff, and parents for working together during this challenging time. Students - we are sending home materials or asking students to participate in distance learning.
Here is a link to a brief recap video recapping Distance Learning and other important announcements for April 13-17, 2020 - click here
Here is a link to the Google Slides presentation ...
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Honoring the Class of 2020:
April 15, 2020
Dear LaFayette School Community:
The district was approached by a group of thoughtful community members who would like to honor the class of 2020 in a special way with yard signs for students in our senior class. Please see the message below from the LaFayette Sports Boosters:
Since the school year is one for the history books and we are unsure of the unknown future, we wanted to provide a little something to honor the Class of 2020. We will be selling lawn signs to show our love and support.
Each sign is 18X24 and comes with a wire stake. They are double sided and a sample sign can be found via this link . Signs cost $10.
All Seniors will be receiving one for their house and ...
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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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Nicole Petranchuk
