Archive for December, 2020

NYS School-based Rapid COVID-19 Testing Demonstration…

Written by on December 29, 2020

12/29/20 Dear Shenendehowa Community, Governor Andrew Cuomo recently announced that if a region in New York State is identified as a designated “Yellow Zone,” schools will be required to test 20% of in-person students and staff for COVID-19 to remain open for in-person instruction.  The Shenendehowa Central School District has prepared a video to demonstrate […]

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I was wondering why at East they blast the AC and keep the school so cold. I completely understand that they need to keep the vents open for COVID reasons and fresh air, but why do they need the AC on too? It is freezing cold throughout the entire school and multiple kids are cold even with layers on.

Written by on December 22, 2020

A. Air conditioning was turned off in October.  We cannot run air conditioning and heat at the same time.  However, there is more outside air being let into the building due to COVID.

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Can the timing of the text messages regarding closures and delays be sent out earlier than 8am? That’s too late for high school students as many of them are at the bus stop around 6:30am. Thanks!

Written by on December 22, 2020

A. Yes. That was the first time we used it and didn’t realize there was a setting in there that needed to be adjusted. They should come now at approximately 5 a.m.

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Where are the block schedules for the 1/2 hour delay and the 1/2 hour early dismissal for the high/middle schools?

Written by on December 22, 2020

A. https://www.shenet.org/about-us/school-schedules/

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Is a snow day a remote learning day or a day off?

Written by on December 22, 2020

A. When the district closes for an “Emergency Day,”  it will announce if classes are cancelled or remote.

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There is a way for families to sign-up to receive emergency notices.  Is there a way for employees to sign-up?  I work for the district, but, am not a parent here.

Written by on December 22, 2020

A. I am sorry, but not at this point.

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Will photo retakes be put into the sis? Or will originals be used

Written by on December 22, 2020

A. We use the original.

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Is a teacher allowed to meet with students virtually on a snow day, even though classes have been cancelled?

Written by on December 22, 2020

A. Yes.

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As a parent and a music teacher, how is Skano being allowed to hold sing-a-longs? The CDC guidelines are 12 feet apart for singing and musical instruments. That is part of why elementary schools are not having music, chorus, orchestra or band in-person.

Written by on December 22, 2020

A. Skano is not holding a sing-along in the traditional sense.  There will be a slideshow of holiday music that teachers can play during an activity.  Students will still be at their seats which are spaced 6 feet apart, with masks on.  Teachers have been reminded that students shouldn’t be shouting or singing loudly due […]

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On the covid notifications message’s why does it now say HS level and District Leve?

Written by on December 22, 2020

A. It says high school level if the individual is at both buildings and district level if the individual is at multiple buildings.

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