WEST HEMPSTEAD UNION FREE SCHOOL DISTRICT
BOARD OF EDUCATION
NOTICE OF EMERGENCY MEETING
THE WEST HEMPSTEAD BOARD OF EDUCATION WILL HOLD AN EMERGENCY MEETING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2021, AT, 7:30 P.M. IN THE HIGH SCHOOL VIDEO BOARD ROOM AT 400 NASSU BOULEVARD, WEST HEMPSTEAD TO DISCUSS CURRENT COVID 19 PROTOCOLS.
https://westhempstead.webex.com/westhempstead/j.php?MTID=m999c6a082ea0ce4af725a07fc2cc642b
Check out these awesome ceiling tiles created by Sarah Robinson, Sophia Villalobos, and Madeline Joseph at Cornwell Avenue 🎨🖌 #RamFam #RamPride
Two great events coming up! Saturday is our Art Day @wh_highschool from 12 pm - 3 PM. Monday, kicks off our STEAM virtual event beginning at 6 PM. @whufsdd #RamResolve
The podcast has been posted. This week we interviewed Ms. Jackie Lennon, @wh_highschool school counselor. http://www.whufsd.com/district/superintendents_coffee #RamResolve
The NYS Ed Dept. has been in communication with Executive staff regarding the attached letter from Dr. Howard Zucker, New York State Commissioner of Health. According to conversations with Executive staff, the intent of this letter was to obtain a response from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) regarding differing standards for summer camps and schools; it has not changed any existing arrangements. Therefore, schools should continue to operate under their existing procedures until further notice. No changes have been, or will be, made by the Executive until after Monday June 7 to afford the CDC an opportunity to respond to the letter.
This past Friday, the Department of Health announced its intent to change its stance on masks. We have attached a copy of the letter to the website under "Announcements" with this message.
Dr. Zucker stated his intent to change the guidance on Monday, June 7. While we wait for guidance, we are planning to hold a Board of Education meeting.
As you may know, we must hold a public meeting before any changes can be made to current protocols. We must modify our current reopening plan to match any changes.
We ask for your patience as we wait for official guidance and follow appropriate protocols. Our current plan calls for everyone to wear a mask as per the prior guidance requirements. If and when the guidance changes, we will seek input as to whether the mask requirement is to be removed.
Thank you
While the Class of 2021 was forced to adapt to a once in a lifetime pandemic, the top two seniors at WHHS boast impressive achievements in spite of the challenges they faced. Read more here: http://www.whufsd.com/news/article.aspx?id=129427
#RamFam #RamPride
Congratulations to the Top 25! We wish them all the seniors well. #RamResolve
Admin Iron Chef PD. You have to love when the props are included. #RamResolve
#ThrowbackThursday 📸 West Hempstead Middle School students displaying their talent in a production of “The Wizard of Oz" in 2019! #RamFam #RamPride
@WHGWashington students are collaborating, creating, communicating, and thinking critically. #RamResolve
#WestHempsteadWednesday 📸 Black and white photo of the 1957 kindergarten class of Ms. Chicalsi at George Washington Elementary School! #RamFam #RamPride
This weeks podcast is up. We interviewed our fabulous math teacher, Ms. Diana Parillo who teaches and learns @WH_MSRams. #RamResolve
Let us remember those who sacrificed their lives for our country and honor those who serve daily.
GW and WHMS recently began implementing the Habits of Mind program to students, nourishing students’ social-emotional learning and aims to improve the performance of students under challenging conditions. #RamFam #RamPride
http://www.whufsd.com/news/article.aspx?id=129280
FYI...Below please find a link for students to register for vaccines at the mobile vaccination bus. The bus will be at the West Hempstead Stop & Shop on Monday, June 7th from 10am-5pm. Appointments are available for students from 2-5pm.
Students ages 12 and up will be given the Pfizer vaccine. We will also have J & J (one-dose) available to those 18+. 2nd dose appointments will be at 519 Merrick Rd., Rockville Centre, on Wednesday, June 30th from 12-6pm. Students will make their second dose appointments on site after their first vaccine. Minors (less than 18 years of age) should be accompanied by a parent / guardian or have consent and have proof of age.
https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?OpID=C328564270AA022CE0530A6C7C157C32
Please also remember:
Please bring proof of eligibility to your appointment (identification showing date of birth)
You must be available for your second vaccine dose. Bring your vaccination card.
Please wear masks and short sleeves
From Gov. Cuomo...Schools will reopen for full in-person learning this September. Based on the current COVID trajectory, all New York State schools will reopen for full in-person learning for the 2021-2022 school year. There is no substitute for in-person learning and as things currently stand, there is no reason why our students should not get back to in-person learning as usual.
@WHGWashington Field Day! Beautiful day with beautiful students and staff. #RamResolve
#WestHempsteadWednesday 📸 A big #RamPride shout out to West Hempstead High School junior Michael Canzoneri for being selected as the Boys State representative! #RamFam
