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Here is the most up to date information regarding the EPS Reopening Plans for 20-21.
Click the link below for the Enfield Public Schools 2020-2021 school year calendar.
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The 2020-21 Bus Routes Will Be Posted Soon...
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Educational Resources for Children (ERfC) will distribute Enfield's Grab & Go meals:
Every Monday, Wednesday & Friday from June 22, 2020 through August 14, 2020.
At 2 locations:
On Monday, Wednesday and Fridays
You can drive to or walk up to either of these locations.
Meals can be picked up for any child in the household age 18 and younger and the child does not have to be with you.
You do not have to have a FREE MEAL status to receive the free lunches.
Here is a link to the EPS reopening plans as presented during the August 11, 2020 Board of Education Meeting :
http://www.enfieldschools.org/district_depts/administration/superintendent_s_office/reopening
Here is the UPDATED 2020-2021 EPS school year calendar, approved on July 29, 2020 and re-posted on August 10, 2020:
http://www.enfieldschools.org/calendar/2020-21_school_calendar
Here is a link to the most recent Enfield, CT Board of Education Meeting (August 11, 2020) where the reopening plan was presented:
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Eli Whitney: https://www.facebook.com/groups/EliWhitneySchoolFamilies/
JFK Middle School: https://www.facebook.com/groups/233520547151671/
Enfield High School: https://www.facebook.com/groups/483661298384811/
Dear Parents, Staff, and Students of the Enfield Public Schools,
As most of you may have heard, last Thursday Governor Lamont announced at a press conference his intention to permit Connecticut schools to reopen with in-person classes in the fall. He also mentioned that for this to take place, there would be several requirements districts would need to adhere to in order to be eligible to open. During this press conference, the Governor touched upon a few of these requirements, such as face coverings for all students and staff and maximizing social distancing efforts.
Governor Lamont also announced that a more detailed version of these guidelines would be shared with superintendents on Monday, June 29th. I realize that many districts sent out communications to all families shortly after the initial press conference, but I would like all of you to know that I intentionally did not, as I was not comfortable sending out communication on such a major decision like this until I was able to see and share facts. I received the detailed guidance for reopening schools yesterday, and although the document is 50 pages long, there are several links within the document that lead to additional requirements for a fall reopen, making this guidance much larger than advertised.
Although there is a lot of information to digest, I wanted to share as much as I could now that I’ve had the opportunity to read the requirements. These guidelines will make school look and operate much differently than we have ever experienced before, and the district is going to need to exhaust every resource possible to make this reopening happen by September. There are some requirements, however, that simply are not feasible, and we currently have questions into state leaders and legal counsel to clarify the district’s responsibility.
In the meantime, administrators, teachers, and support staff will begin working next week to develop Enfield’s plan for reopening, and we will continue to keep you updated and let you know of any obstacles we encounter along the way. Additionally, the guidelines from the state have been posted on our website, and we will continue to post any further documents we receive.
I realize we are living through the most challenging period of our lifetimes, and our kids deserve as much normalcy as we can deliver. We are committed to doing everything possible to get our students back in school, but the health and safety of our students and staff still remain our highest priority.
Thank you - and stay well,
Christopher J. Drezek
Superintendent of Schools
Joint Statement of the Enfield High School Equity Team and Enfield Public Schools
Students, Parents and members of the Enfield Public School Community,
Enfield High School and Enfield Public Schools are dedicated to our students. We are heartbroken over the deaths of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, Ahmaud Arbery, and the countless other black lives unjustifiably lost. We understand that many of our students, especially our black students, are justifiably hurt, confused, scared, and angered about these deaths and the subsequent protests that continue throughout the country. While we cannot meet in school right now, we emphasize that Enfield Public Schools stands with all our students, and we will provide you with opportunities for discussion and counseling. Our goal moving forward will include striving for anti-racism in our schools and community. Our teachers will listen to our black students. We will not dismiss how you feel or tell you to channel your anger in a different way. And to our black students: we stand with you, we listen to you, and we support you. Your life matters.
In unity,
The EHS Equity Team, Enfield High School, and Enfield Public Schools
Opportunities for Community Conversations for EHS Stakeholders
Parents and educators. All of our EHS parents and educators are invited to participate in a facilitated discussion with members of our EHS Equity Team over the protests and events surrounding the killing of George Floyd. The goal of these discussions is to discuss how we can better support our students during trying times. This discussion will also provide an outlet for parents and staff members to share experiences and build understanding of the factors that contribute to systemic racism. The discussion will be moderated by trained facilitators who will work to make sure all voices are heard and the conversation remains respectful. You will be sent an email Sunday evening with instructions on how to participate remotely using technology. If these times do not work for you, please indicate a better time in the survey and we will hold a future session. Sign up by Sunday, June 7th at Noon here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1T-LCDuI3EC0hDWAWYitT8F9H50FWMxMkukYUZ-Tt8VUNEE5QlA1NkYxVEtVMkFIOVlNOEQyUURJUS4u
Open Parent Sessions
Monday June 8 (7-8:30am)
Monday, June 8 (6-7:30pm)
Students. Students are invited to participate in a facilitated discussion with your peers over the protests and events surrounding the killing of George Floyd. The goal of these discussions will be to provide an outlet for students to share their opinions and build understanding of the factors that contribute to systemic racism. The discussion will be moderated by trained facilitators who will work to make sure all voices are heard and the conversation remains respectful. You will be sent an email invite to a Microsoft Teams meeting that you will use to join the discussion.
Sign up by Monday June 8th at Noon here: https://forms.office.com/Pages/ResponsePage.aspx?id=1T-LCDuI3EC0hDWAWYitT8F9H50FWMxMkukYUZ-Tt8VUQlYySFdKQUdXTFEzTlpBSFlDRFQxUDlQUC4u
Open Student Sessions
Wednesday, June 10 (9-10:30am)
Wednesday, June 10 (12-1:30pm)
Wednesday, June 10 (3-4:30)
I want to thank our teacher leaders on the EHS Equity Team for their hard work on this statement. I also want to thank our students on the Diversity Club for meeting and sharing ideas with staff. If you have any difficulty signing up for a community conversation, please email Mrs. Debbie Ferris at dferris@enfieldschools.org. We will email all participants a confirmation and instructions on how to participate using remote technology Sunday evening.
Equity Team members: Julie Aliker, Greg Chandler, Tony Allegro, Colene Ceniglio, Stephanie Goddard, Cynthia Spencer, Josh Ogrodowski, April Frizzell, Altressa Cox-Blackwell, Angela Early-Alves, Norma Romano, Bridgette Moriarity, Nicole Fontaine, Erin Clark, Connell Clark, Bethany Sullivan, Jenna Jablonski, Dan Paradis, Julia Barnett
Thank you, Erin E. Clark
Principal, Enfield High School
Please make sure that all of your APPs (applications) & devices (iPads, laptops, etc.) used for distance learning are always #UpToDate
Similar to APP updates on your phones, the APPs we use for distance learning also require occasional updates. If you are not using the most #UpToDate versions of certain APPs, it can (on occasion) cause an issue with completing, or submitting, some schoolwork/assignments. *It's a good idea to check for updates regularly.
For Educational Tech Support visit: http://enfieldhigh.sharpschool.com/ed_tech/parents
Please make sure that all of your APPs (applications) & devices (iPads, laptops, etc.) used for distance learning are always #UpToDate
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