A NOTE FROM TOM MESSINGER
March 12, 2021
Cardinals,
Spring Break is here and there is no school until Monday, March 22, 2021. Once we come back to school, we have a short time left and want everyone to buckle down and end this year on a high note. The last day of school for students is Friday, June 4, 2021. We continue to have no early dismissal for students on Monday’s for the remainder of the school year. This is to make up the days missed in January and February due to inclement weather. Our year is winding down but we still have a lot to accomplish.
With time off from school, we realize many people will be enjoying a break from the routine. There are just a few reminders for students and staff as we come back to school after Spring Break:
- if you are feeling sick - stay at home,
- wear a mask when you return to school, and
- continue to wash your hands with soap and water or use hand sanitizer.
The Newton Community School District will continue to track our numbers and make them available on the dashboard of the Return to Learn website. Currently from our students and staff we have 5 individuals who are positive with COVID-19, 10 people quarantined due to positive exposure, and 6 waiting for test results. This is down from 6 positives, 21 quarantined, and 33 waiting for test results from one month ago, and 27 positives, 78 quarantined, and 44 waiting for test results in November 2020. We are in a position to finish strong, but we need the cooperation and support of everyone.
It’s been a great experience seeing how Red Pride brings everyone together to make the most of a difficult situation. It has been exciting to witness the determination of our students, families, staff, and community supporting the learning of our young people. Don’t let up. Keep moving forward. And don’t forget - Red Pride Lives Here!!
Yours Truly,
Tom Messinger
Newton Community School District Superintendent
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