NEW & NOTEWORTHY
Dear Parents & Caregivers,
Narrative Report Cards will be coming home with students on Tuesday, November 9th and Student Led Conferences will take place Wednesday, November 10th and Friday, November 12th. Please review this LINK for information on what to expect from your child's Narrative Report and during Student Led Conferences.
Effective November 8, 2021 IDCS will be implementing the Screen and Stay procedure for close contacts of positive COVID19 cases. Please read THIS LETTER from School Nurse, Peggy Rankowitz which details the new procedures.
We are also excited to announce COVID19 vaccine clinics for 5-11 year old children will be taking place on Friday, November 12th from 3:30-6 p.m. and Friday, December 3rd from 3:30-6pm. More information can be found HERE or by contacting School Nurse, Peggy Rankowitz, RN at peggyr@idcs.org.
Thank you for your continued support,
Dr. Ellen
CARING & SHARING will be taking place on November 24th (more details coming soon). We are in need of of the following donations to make this event a success: gently used books, wrapping paper, fleece, stickers, toiletries, socks, and dog/cat food.
BELIEVE FUNDRAISER
Integrated Day Charter School's fundraiser started October 22nd, and we need your help. Our goal is to raise $5,000.00 to enhance classroom and community events at IDCS. Register TODAY at www.ShopFund.com
MASKS
- Snug fit on face, covering nose and mouth and extending under chin.
- Encourage students to be washing masks after each day of school.
- If mask is big and baggy try to adjust by twisting the ear bands before fitting over ear.
- Masks should be washed daily after use.
DO choose masks that
- Have two or more layers of washable, breathable fabric.
- Completely cover your nose and mouth.
- Fit snugly against the sides of your face.
- Have a nose wire to prevent air from leaking out of the top of the mask.
Do NOT choose masks that
- Are made of fabric that makes it hard to breathe, for example, vinyl.
- Have exhalation valves or vents which allow virus particles to escape.
- Are prioritized for healthcare workers, including N95 respirators.
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| Scholastic Book Fair
11/10/2021
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| Student Led Conference-12:00 Dismissal
11/10/2021
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| Student Led Conference
11/10/2021, 3:30 PM – 7 PM
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| Veteran's Day-No School
11/11/2021
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| Scholastic Book Fair
11/12/2021
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| Student Led Conference-12:00 Dismissal
11/12/2021
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| Student Led Conference
11/12/2021, 1 PM – 3:30 PM
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| Public Hearing for Charter Renewal
11/16/2021, 6 PM – 8 PM
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| Lyman Orchards Pie Pick Up
11/17/2021
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| Governing board Meeting-5:30
11/17/2021, 5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
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| Bread Feast/Caring and Sharing-12:00 Dismissal
11/24/2021
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| Thanksgiving Recess-No School
11/25/2021
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| Thanksgiving Recess-No School
11/26/2021
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REMINDERS
GOVERNING BOARD: All IDCS Governing Board Meetings are in public and in person. Please use the following link to view the full schedule, along with meeting minutes and and agendas. www.idcs.org/board/
DISMISSAL CHANGES: Please be sure to contact our front office at 860-892-1900 ext. 400 or Ms. B. at cathyb@idcs.org if there is going to be a change in your child’s dismissal arrangement NO LATER THAN 2:30 P.M. Changes made after 2:30 p.m. may not be seen by staff in time to alert your child of the change.
MASKS will continue to be worn by all students and staff while in the school building. Masks must cover both mouths and noses and should not slip below the nose. Proper fitting masks will be issued to students who need them. Students will have mask breaks during the day and will be able to take their masks off when they are outside.
WATER BOTTLES should be brought by each student daily. Water fountains are available for water bottle refills only.
RUVNA: Please complete this survey daily for each child PRIOR sending them to school.
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CHOOSE KINDNESS
2021/2022 School Year Theme
Five ways to choose KINDNESS today.
- Give a FRIENDLY smile or greeting to those you encounter throughout the day.
- Consider others feelings when making decisions.
- Offer help.
- Give a handmade gift.
- Complete a task for someone.
Word of the Week for November 7-13
FRIENDLY
Kind and Pleasant
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IDCS Charter Renewal Public Hearing: SAVE THE DATE
Tuesday, November 16, 2021 @ 6:00 p.m. Parent Speakers Requested to Speak in Support of IDCS
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Student Led Conferences: November 10th and 12th
IDCS is resuming in person student led conferences this fall. Please read for more information.
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Screen and Stay
Effective Monday, November 8, 2021 the Integrated Day Charter School will no longer require close contact students to isolate if they have been cleared by Peggy Rankowitz RN, BSN, school nurse. This decision is being made after Governor Lamont’s press conference, held November 4, 2021.in which he outlined his new policy, SCREEN AND STAY. Read on for more details.
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COVID19 VACCINE CLINIC FOR 5-11 YEAR OLD CHILDREN
A COVID19 Vaccine Clinic will be held at IDCS on Friday, November 12th and Friday, December 3rd from 3:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. for children age 5 to 11 years old.
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IDCS Moments
An ongoing visual story of life at IDCS. Read on for more pictures!
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Nurse's Corner ~ Updated 11/6/2021
Please read on for important information from School Nurse, Peggy Rankowitz, RN/BSN and up to date information on COVID information.
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Believe Fundraiser
The IDCS Believe Fundraiser started on October 22nd and is a fully online IDCS Fundraiser. Our goal is to raise $5,000 to support IDCS students and programs. Catalogs went home with students last week. Please read on to sign up today!
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Fall Volunteering Opportunities
We need your help! Sorting Pies and Cookie Dough when the order comes in, distributing Pies and Cookie Dough, Helping at the Book Fair and on Picture Retake Day. Read on to sign up!
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COVID19 Testing for Unvaccinated Students in Grades 7 & 8
Hello IDCS Families! This is the starting point for the 7/8 COVID weekly testing at IDCS. Please read all carefully and follow the link to the Affinity website to complete consent and sign up for access to testing results for your child. Results will only be seen by parents/ guardians who sign up and to Dr. Ellen Retelle director and Peggy Rankowitz RN BSN school nurse. Weekly testing is voluntary. If your child is vaccinated for the COVID 19 virus they do not need to do weekly testing. IF your child is vaccinated please submit a copy of their vaccination card to the school nurse. Thank you for your help to control this virus. Early detection is key. Peggy Rankowitz RN BSN Integrated Day Charter School School nurse
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Project COVID DeteCT for unvaccinated students in Grades K-6.
In collaboration with the Connecticut State Departments of Public Health and Education, The Integrated Day Charter School is participating in a unique no-cost, voluntary COVID screening program entitled Project COVID DeteCT for unvaccinated students in Grades K-6. This program is funded through a federal grant to provide weekly screening and will not cost the district or family any money, nor will the family’s health insurance be charged for the screening services.
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IDCS Basketball is BACK!
Basketball is open to students in grades 4-8. Tryouts will take place on October 25th and 26th for girls and November 3rd and 4th for boys.
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Lyman Orchard Pies Fundraiser - Order Pickup Date: November 17th
Thank you to everyone who has participated in the Lyman Orchard Pies Fundraiser! We are still looking for volunteers to help sort and distribute the orders. Please read on to sign up.
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IDCS Plastic Bottle Cap Mural
Thank you for all of the clear bottle caps!! We still need COLORED bottle caps!
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Box Tops
Start collecting Box Tops to earn prizes and funds for IDCS. Easy digital receipt scanning. Sign up today!
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Stop and Shop Rewards
Earn money for IDCS every time you shop at Stop & Shop. Sign up today!
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NEW STAFF BIO: Krista Bouregy, Grade 4/5 Teacher
Ms. Bouregy is in her 4th year teaching at IDCS. You can find her on the lower floor, contact her via her email at kristab@idcs.org or at her extension, 324. Read on for her full Bio!
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NEW STAFF BIO: Katy Malon, Grade 4/5 Paraprofessional
Ms. Katy is in her 3rd year as an IDCS Paraprofessional. You can find her in Mrs. White's classroom (2nd floor/main floor) or Ms. Bouregy's classroom (1st floor/lower floor). You can also contact Ms. Katy at katym@idcs.org. Read on for her full Bio!
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- Only drivers who have a handicapped tag can drive into and park in the lower lots between 2:30 and 3:30 during dismissal.
- If the buses are lined up do not leave the lower parking lot unless an IDCS Staff Member directs you to do so.
- If you are parking in the condo parking lots, please make sure you are parked in a designated spot.
- If you are parking on the side of the road on the upper part of Thermos Avenue along the side of the condos. You must cross the road to meet your child at the top of the stairs and then walk them back across to your vehicle.
- Students AND adults should always be walking in the designated crosswalks.
- We now have a staff member in the uppermost crosswalk in addition to the crossing guard at the stop sign coming in. Please be aware of them and head their directions.
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