Superintendent's Brief 02.26.21
Dr. Lesli Myers-Small
Welcome Back Phase 3 Students and Staff

I had the opportunity to visit Phase 3 schools on Thursday of this week for the return to hybrid/in-person learning for our 7th - 12th grade students. It was a joy talking with students, many of whom have not been in school buildings for almost a year.
Friday Video Message

Christopher Miller, our Chief of Human Capital, delivered this week's video message on my behalf. Chris discusses an update from Governor Cuomo on teacher vaccinations and steps we have taken to help ensure staff members get vaccinated.
Public Budget Webinar

The Public Budget Webinar originally scheduled for this past Wednesday has been rescheduled until Thursday, March 11.
 
Parents, staff, and community members are invited to learn more about the RCSD budget process at this virtual event. The public is invited to submit questions in an online form or by calling the Board office at 262-8525. You can also submit questions during the event in the live chat on the District’s YouTube stream. 
Flower City School No. 54 Receives New York Life Foundation Grant to Support Grieving Students

Flower City School No. 54 has been designated a “Grief-Sensitive School” by the New York Life Foundation, receiving a $500 grant to help create a bereavement support plan and encourage ongoing staff development as part of the national Grief-Sensitive Schools Initiative. 
Early Dismissal

Please remember that Friday, March 5 is the last early dismissal day of the year. For elementary schools dismissal will be at noon, and for secondary schools dismissal will be at 11:30 a.m.
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