Trumansburg Central School District

Due to predicted weather conditions, Trumansburg School District will be closed and there will be no remote instruction tomorrow, February 4, 2022. Please spread the word, as our robocall is not working!

Message from NYSED 01/28/22: Earlier this week, the Appellate Division, Second Department issued a stay order which upheld the Department of Health’s mask requirement in schools (10 NYCRR 2.60). Although the court set a hearing deadline for today, the State Education Department has confirmed that this deadline pertained only to written submissions. SED anticipates that the court will issue a further ruling in the coming weeks. Until such time, the mask rule remains in effect. School districts must also abide by any commitment to mask wearing contained in their publicly posted reopening plans for the 2021-2022 school year.

REMINDER: Monday, January 31st is an asynchronous ½ day of instruction and students in PreK through Grade 12 will not report to campus. Students will be receiving expectations for January 31st from their classroom teachers.

Dear Community, The Attorney General has announced that the Second Department, Appellate Division has enjoined order issued last night by Nassau County Supreme Court. This means that the NYS Department of Health’s masking regulation is still in effect until further notice. Best, Kimberly Kimberly Bell TCSD Superintendent of Schools

January 25, 2022 Dear Families, Our cumulative COVID-19 positive cases as reported from PCR or lab tested results for the period 1/12/22-1/24/22 are as follows: Total District Wide- 41 students and 8 personnel members. Elementary School -23 students; 0 adults/Middle School – 13students ; 6 adults/High School – 5 students; 2 adults Be well, Kimberly Bell TCSD Superintendent of Schools

January 25, 2022 Dear Families and Staff, As you are likely aware, Nassau County Supreme Court ruled that the NYS Department of Health exceeded its authority in enacting the mask regulation, 10 NYCRR 2.60, in Demetriou et al. v. New York State Dep’t of Health et al. This regulation is the subject of conflicting decisions, insofar as Albany County Supreme Court recently upheld the regulation in Massapequa UFSD et al. v. Hochul, et al. Our understanding from the State Education Department is the State of New York shall seek an appeal of the decision and seek a stay regarding the enforcement of the same. As a result, the State Education Department has stated that schools are required to continue to require the use of masks pending the final adjudication of the litigation. Accordingly, Trumansburg Central School District shall continue to require all students and staff to wear masks for the health and safety of our community and in accordance with the recommendation of the New York State Education Department and County Departments of Health and Center for Disease Control. We will continue to work with legal counsel to ascertain the implications of this litigation and any appeals for our District. Kindly, Kimberly Bell TCSD Superintendent of Schools

REMINDER: Vaccine Clinic Trumansburg First Dose 1/27 Children 5-11 Years Old Trumansburg Elementary School 100 Whig St, Trumansburg, NY 14886 Date: January 27, 2022 https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D60515C89F14025EE0530A6C7C16E36A

Vaccine Clinic Trumansburg First Dose 1/27 Children 5-11 Years Old @ Trumansburg Elementary School Date: January 27, 2022 Time: 03:30 PM - 05:30 PM Registration Deadline: January 27, 2022 Who May Attend: Children 5-11 Years Old Public Notes: Pfizer Clinic First Dose Children 5-11 Only Please Bring the following: • Parent/ Guardian confirming Minor's identity • Anyone under 18 must have Parent/Guardian consent Expect to wait 15 minutes for observation after your injection. Please do not arrive more than 30 minutes early for your appointment. Second dose appointment will be automatically scheduled for the same time on 2/17/22. Link to schedule an appointment: https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/dates

January 19, 2022 The Tompkins County Health Department is hosting a Pfizer Booster clinic for children 12 years old and older on Saturday January 22nd from 2:00pm-6:00pm. Children 12 years old and older that received their second dose at least 5 months ago are eligible. A parent or guardian must be present to provide consent. Plan to wait for 15 minutes after the vaccination for observation. Saturday, January 22nd Booster for 12 years old and older TO REGISTER FOR AN APPOINTMENT, https://apps2.health.ny.gov/doh2/applinks/cdmspr/2/counties?DateID=D5F00BCBAA1802D6E0530A6C7C1641DB

January 12, 2022 Dear Families, Our cumulative COVID-19 positive cases as reported from PCR or lab tested results for the period 1/6/22-1/12/22 are as follows: Total District Wide- twenty two (22) students and three (3) personnel members. Elementary School -12 students; 1 adult/ Middle School – 6 students ; 2 adults/ High School - 4 students; 0 adults. Additionally, there was a positive case self-reported from an antigen (rapid) test that was present on the ES ski club bus. The individual was wearing an N-95 mask at all times and was not closer than 6 feet to other individuals during transport. Be well, Kimberly Bell TCSD Superintendent of Schools 100 Whig Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886 P: 607-387-7551, ext. 4421 | F: 607-387-2880 kbell@tburg.k12.ny.us

SCHOOL CLOSED 01/11/22 Due to the wind chill advisory in effect for Tue, Jan 11, 2022 there will be no in-person or remote instruction. JV and Varsity basketball games will continue as scheduled unless otherwise notified by the coaches. The Virtual Board of Education Meeting scheduled for 6pm will not be cancelled.

January 6, 2022 Dear Families, Our COVID-19 positive cases for Wednesday, January 5, 2022 are as follows: Total District Wide- Seven (7) students and three (3) personnel members/ Elementary School -2 students; 1 adult/ Middle School - 1 student ; 2 adults/ High School - 4 students; 0 adults/ I will continue to provide daily counts. Be well, Kimberly Bell Superintendent of Schools

Dear Families, Our COVID-19 positive cases for Tuesday, January 4, 2022 are as follows: Total - 48 students and nine personnel members District-Wide Elementary School -16 students; 4 adults/ Middle School - 5 students on January 4 (additional 10 students reported positive on January 3rd); 3 adults/ High School - 17 students; 2 adults I will continue to provide daily counts. Be well, Kimberly Bell Superintendent of Schools

Reminder, Sunday January 2, 2022 from 2-4 PM rapid test kits will be available for pick up in the ES School Parking Lot. Please stay in your car and follow the same traffic pattern as you would for student drop off. There will only be a single lane of traffic that will run parallel to the sidewalk. Separately from 12-1 rapid test kits will be available at Auble's Trailer Park. Please look for the Trumansburg Central School District School Van. Please wear a mask before approaching the van for a test kit. Be well, Kimberly Bell Superintendent of Schools

In an effort to protect our community, Sunday, January 2, 2022 walk through or drive up to the Elementary School parking lot for a free rapid test kit for any Trumansburg CSD student or staff member. Hours of availability between 2:00 and 4:00 P.M. while supplies last. Happy New Year! Kimberly Bell Superintendent TCSD

All Trumansburg Athletics will pause, including games, practices, and meets until January 3, 2022.

December 22, 2021 Dear Trumansburg Community, I write today to inform you of our latest COVID-19 positive numbers. Since Friday, December 17, 2021, we have confirmed two (2) more elementary student positives, three (3) middle school student positive cases, and seven (7) more high school student positive cases. Additionally, we have three (3) new adult cases serving in supporting roles in the district. Our school nurses continue to work closely with the Department of Health and have identified all close contacts. Our sincerest well wishes for a quick and complete recovery to the individuals impacted. Regards, Kimberly Kimberly Bell TCSD Superintendent of Schools 100 Whig Street, Trumansburg, NY 14886 P: 607-387-7551, ext. 4421 | F: 607-387-2880 kbell@tburg.k12.ny.us

12/21/21 TOMPKINS HARVEST INFORMATION: Tompkins HARVEST, a program of Tompkins Cortland Community College, aims to reduce food insecurity for children in Tompkins County. In addition to working closely with your School Nutrition Department Director, we have put together a list of food pantries serving the catchment area for Trumansburg Central School District.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE: All athletic competitions and practices have been cancelled for the week of December 20, 2021.

IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE FOOD SERVICE DEPARTMENT! Would you like to order your remote student meals for next week? Orders are due by 9:30 a.m. on Monday, Dec 20th! https://www.tburgschools.org/page/school-nutrition-services Orders can be picked up between 9:30 - 10:00am or between 12:30 - 1pm on Tuesday, December 21st at the High School Circle. If you need extra food, please email rbeardsley@tburg.k12.ny.us for additional non-perishable food items to be included in your pick up.