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Skip to Navigation Skip to Main Content Menu Trinity Elementary School "Where Today's Learners are Tomorrow's Leaders" Home Nredlearn eSchoolsPLUS Home Access Center District District Announcements LETTER FROM THE INCOMING NRHS PRINCIPAL April 27, 2020 Dear New Rochelle, As you continue to navigate these difficult times, I feel compelled to communicate admiration for your resilience and my acknowledgement of how challenging the current situation has been for central administration, building leaders and teachers. New Rochelle is a special place. We are all one in New Rochelle and we are all committed to excellence in education. Although we might not always agree on the best path forward, we are all invested in the success of our diverse and remarkable student body. I commend Mr. Starvaggi for leading New Rochelle High school during these unprecedented times and recognize that for many, seeing a New Rochelle veteran retire, especially at the end of such a difficult year, is stressful. I want to assure you that the wonderful things that are already happening at NRHS will continue. It is my goal to address areas where we all know challenges still exist. These areas of challenge did not develop over one or two years, but have been compounded over many. We will have to work together as a community to seek thoughtful and transformative change that embraces our diversity and drives our success. This will require supporting everyone, including the teachers, department chairs, school counselors, clinicians, nurses, custodial staff and more. We will work to harness their collective knowledge and expertise to accelerate the drive forward. We will also need to ensure authentic community partnerships and engagement through open dialogue with students and parents. Often students are their own best advocates. I know that these past few weeks have heightened the stress in the minds and hearts of many. I know that the prospect of a new Principal is both exhilarating and stressful because we all love New Rochelle High School. I am a lifelong New Rochellean too. Like you, I am committed to the support and success of all students. Like you, I reject hate and bigotry in all forms and like you, I know that many segments of the community have been victims of hate. Regrettably, the “Stop Hate: Night of Hope” symposium scheduled by Dr. Feijóo was canceled due to the Coronavirus COVID-19 crisis. These types of dialogues are important, and we should never shy away from them. I stand with you, and together we will identify, and silence hateful acts committed against any and all members of our community. To learn, students need a free and safe space to grow and share ideas without the fear of hateful imposition. I hope that the entire NRHS staff and all students and parents know that I am watching and rooting for you! I know you have been working very hard and that you have a spirit and courage far beyond what anyone expected of you in September. When we resume schools and I transition into the role of Principal of NRHS, we will work to heal together as we commit to driving the school and all of the students to the next level. We can achieve this because of the exceptional teachers in New Rochelle and the passion demonstrated by your department chairs during the budget presentation on January 27. Please stay safe, continue to support each other and remember that the stress is felt by everyone. This includes teachers, who are the solid backbone of any plan. As my transition approaches, I will communicate directly with all who work at NRHS, but for now please know that I am so very impressed with the work you have done during these difficult times. Students, please know that this experience is a part of your education. There are lessons to be learned from this global pandemic which I hope to unpack with you when we can once again assemble and enter into rich and thoughtful discussions about the world around us and how it impacts our frame of thinking and mindset. Remember, in New Rochelle we know that you, the students, are at the heart of all we do. We believe in you and I cannot wait to meet all of you. Sincerely, Adofo Muhammad City School District of New Rochelle COVID-19 PRECAUTIONS The following letter was sent to New Rochelle families by Superintendent Dr. Laura Feijóo on February 27, 2020 Dear Families, There have been a number of questions about the recent warning from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for schools to prepare to protect against the Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19). Our administrative team and Medical Director are closely monitoring the local and global situation. While no confirmed cases of Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) have been confirmed in New York State, we have been notified by Mr. Latimer, Westchester County Executive, that there may be nine (9) suspected cases in Westchester. We must stay calm. We have a plan. Yesterday, we collaborated with principals to go over procedures in place in the school district to safeguard each other and our community from the spread of this and other diseases. The safety and security of our students is a top priority. Collaborative planning has yielded the following plan in The City School District of New Rochelle to prevent the spread of disease: Masks are available in health offices throughout the district to cover adults or students who have fever and are coughing when they come to the medical office. These masks will have to stay on until the individual has left the school. Any student out for periods of time due to illness should contact the school to ensure access to ongoing curriculum and instruction. Having handwashing facilities available throughout all of our buildings and ensuring that all soap dispensers are regularly refilled. Providing a teaching segment on handwashing practices for students and staff in all buildings. Increasing each school building’s disinfection program for cleaning student desks, horizontal surfaces and touch points such as doorknobs, drinking fountains, phone receivers and handrails. We are asking anyone with fever and/or flu-like symptoms to stay home. Anyone who presents with fever and/or flu-like symptoms in our schools will be provided a mask, screened for a recent travel history and asked to go home. Students can only return to class after meeting with the school nurse upon their return to the building. Reporting any at-risk patients and their clinical status to the Westchester County Department of Health. The NYS Department of Health reports that while there is currently no vaccine to prevent the COVID-19 virus, these simple steps can help stop the spread of this and other respiratory viruses: Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer. Click here for a video on proper handwashing . Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands. Avoid close contact with people who are sick. Stay home when you are sick. Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces. We ask, as always, that children, staff or visitors with fever and severe cold or flu-like symptoms remain home until they feel better and are fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medication. Contact your medical provider if you have any questions. For additional information about COVID-19, you may contact the NYSDOH Coronavirus Hotline at 1-800-364-3065, or visit https://www.health.ny.gov/diseases/communicable/coronavirus/ . If you have questions, please call the health office at your school or Dr. Brooke Balchan, District Medical Director, at 914-576-4264. Thank you for your cooperation. Sincerely, Dr. Laura Feijóo Superintendent City School District of New Rochelle FREE MEALS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS AFFECTED BY COVID-19 CLOSURES March 10, 2020 Dear Parents and Guardians, The City School District of New Ro...