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Superintendent Pero's
eNewsletter
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A Message from Superintendent Pero:
Voluntary COVID-19 Testing and a Well-Being Check-In
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Superintendent of Schools
Michael Pero
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Last week PCSD began to voluntarily administer COVID-19 rapid tests to 20% of students and staff members in all buildings and departments in an effort to support the health and wellness of our school community. Twenty percent of our in-person students and staff equates to approximately 1,200 tests. With the rise in the COVID-19 regional infection rate in early January, the District determined it was a prudent time to re-administer COVID-19 rapid tests to serve as a... |
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BOARD INSIGHT: The Search for Hope Through Silver Linings |
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Follow any social media platform in this new year, and you’re likely to see a GIF or meme half-jokingly reminding us that “Hindsight is 2020.” Maybe that’s better said, “2020 is now in our rearview mirror.” Good riddance. This month’s "Board Insights" article could easily be spent belaboring the year that was. Who could argue with our using this space to remember the suffering and sacrifice, the loss of life and livelihood... |
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Principal Appointed to Jefferson Road Elementary School |
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The Pittsford Central School District Board of Education has appointed Leah Kedley as Principal of Jefferson Road Elementary School. The appointment follows a thorough search and interview process. Kedley is replacing the current Principal, Shawn Clark, who was promoted to Assistant Superintendent for Human Resources... |
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Pittsford Schools to Celebrate Black History Month |
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PCSD students and staff members will honor Black History Month throughout February 2021 by participating in curriculum-connected activities and events as a way of sharing, celebrating and understanding Black heritage and culture. While cultural diversity is included in curriculum and programs throughout the school year, special activities and events are planned in our schools during... |
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Higher Risk Sports Approval |
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Late last Friday PCSD learned of the Governor’s approval to begin higher risk sports so long as school districts have the consent of local public health directors. Following discussions with the athletic officials throughout the area, and with a thorough review of guidelines issued by the New York State Public High School Athletic Association (NYSPHAA), Dr. Mendoza has given approval for these sports to begin... |
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Budget Development Meeting Schedule |
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The development of a school district’s budget is a thoughtful, year-long process that includes careful long-term planning. It is a multi-faceted process including budget preparation, presentation, review by the Board of Education and community members, formal budget adoption, further sharing with the community, and Board election. The 2021-22 budget will be unique as it will reflect expenses related to...
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PCSD Musicians Enjoy New Ways to Create and Share Music |
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Using Soundtrap software, Barker Road Middle School students are now able to compose their own music by using loops, original sounds and recordings along with a sound bite from their favorite movie, television show or video game. Middle school music teacher Michael Wahl describes the software as a “music studio in a box” that is... |
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Call for Nominations - Pittsford PTSA Life Membership Award |
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The Pittsford PTSA invites you to help honor an individual who makes our school community a better place by nominating them for the 2021 Pittsford PTSA Life Membership Award. The NYS PTA Honorary Life Membership Award acknowledges members of the community who have gone above and beyond normal job or volunteer expectations...
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Fall Sports Season Wrap-up |
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Congratulations to all PCSD athletes and teams who competed during a fall season unlike any other in the history of Pittsford Schools! You showed up, you adapted, you worked hard and you made us proud. Congratulations to these Section V champions... |
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Return to Physical Activity After COVID-19 Infection: Process for Students and Families |
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To help children safely return to physical activities (including recess, physical education and sports) after a COVID-19 infection, Pittsford Schools will follow the American Academy of Pediatrics’ (AAP) recommendation for a Graduated Return to Play Progression. It is based on a child’s medical history, COVID-19 symptoms, severity of illness and previous level of activity. After a child with a positive COVID-19 test result... |
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If You’ve Tested Positive for COVID-19, Please Notify PCSD |
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Pittsford Central School District (PCSD) staff members and parents, on behalf of their child, who received confirmation that they have tested positive for COVID-19 should immediately notify Monroe County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) and PCSD. If you receive a positive result outside of normal school hours, please complete PCSD’s COVID-19 reporting form. Submitting this form will...
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What to Do While Waiting for a Contact Tracer to Call |
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Due to the growing number of COVID-19 cases in the Finger Lakes Region, the Monroe County Department of Public Health (MCDPH) has indicated that there may be delays in the contact tracing process. To help individuals know what to do if they have tested positive for COVID-19 or been in close contact with someone who is infected, the MCDPH has developed a document for schools to share with... |
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Protect Yourself During Cold and Flu Season! |
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Winter is here and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention reminds us that it is imperative to follow basic precautions to protect yourself from COVID-19, the flu and common colds and viruses.
- Wear your mask
- Stay at least six feet from others
- Wash/sanitize your hands
- Stay home when you are sick
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SUPERINTENDENT'S ENEWSLETTER: Share with others! |
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Monthly, I will be sending a newsletter with information about initiatives, challenges and successes that occur throughout the school year, and I am really excited about connecting with the PCSD community in this way. From time to time we may include a new section called “Fact Checker.” Fact Checker provides a way for us to clarify and/or correct inaccurate information that may be circulating in the community. Advances in technology have raised the expectation of information being shared and received in a timely manner, and I look forward to bringing this information to you.
The eNewsletter will be produced monthly and shared with the community via email, the website and links from Twitter and Facebook. Parents and guardians with children enrolled in PCSD schools and staff members will automatically receive the Superintendent's eNewsletter. Other PCSD community members may subscribe to the Superintendent's eNewsletter here: SUBSCRIBE
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