Superintendent Blog Post - March 26, 2021

Dear Beacon Community:

I want to provide a quick update on a few important items.

Return to Four Days a Week of In-Person Instruction

This week our Pre-k and K students returned for four days of in-person instruction.  On April 6th, our 1st-8th grade students will return to four days a week of in-person instruction.  On April 19, we are planning for our high school students to return to four days a week.  Thanks to our teachers and support staff for working to make this possible!

Opt-In For State Testing This Year

This year, we are making the state 3-8 tests an opt-in model.  If you wish your child to participate in the tests, please notify your child’s principal.  A letter is attached to an email I sent to the community today that explains our state testing program this year.

Travel Advisories:

The Governor has lifted travel restrictions for domestic travel as of April 1.  That information is here: https://www.governor.ny.gov/news/governor-cuomo-announces-quarantine-domestic-travel-will-no-longer-be-required-starting-april

For families traveling internationally, New York is requiring you to follow CDC guidelines.  That information is here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-travelers.html.

Have a great Spring Break!

Matt