We are in need of substitute teachers! Are you, or someone you know, interested in helping out as a sub? Click this link for info about how to apply: https://www.southseneca.org/o/south-seneca/page/employment--614
This morning South Seneca received information from the Seneca County Health Department that two elementary school students had tested positive for COVID-19. The students are in different grade levels, with one having last attended school in person yesterday (Wednesday the 24th), and the other on Monday the 22nd. As with all cases in our school community, we collaborate with the Health Department to facilitate contact tracing and any necessary quarantines. We also collaborate with the Department to make determinations about any closures that might be appropriate. Anyone who is to complete required steps as a result of potential exposure is being contacted by the Health Department or by the school district for instructions. Neither of these cases will require us to shut down any programs or classrooms, so our regular in-person schedules can continue to operate uninterrupted. We know the community understands that personal identifying information about those testing positive is protected under privacy laws, so we are unable to share those particular details. As always, we urge our community to continue to take all precautions as the pandemic continues. Our success and ability to remain open for in-person instruction is dependent on everyone doing their part. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation.
Seneca Cares is hosting a free virtual screening of the documentary Resilience: the Biology of Stress and the Science of Hope. The screening will take place on Thursday, March 11 and be followed by a discussion. We encourage everyone to consider participating!
We're celebrating 100 days of school this week! Today the Elementary School students dressed up like they were 100 years old!
Happy Presidents Day!
Have a good Winter Break!
Lots of fun Valentine's Day activities today in the Elementary School! #ForeverFalcons #SouthSenecaES
Congratulations to the South Seneca Elementary School FALCON FOUR AWARD winners for the 2nd quarter! Click this link to view the full list: https://www.southseneca.org/article/396876?org=south-seneca
South Seneca Elementary School is now hiring a long-term substitute teacher for the fifth grade! Click this link to find out more: https://www.olasjobs.org/JobDetails?jobNumber=SSEN0187051-0010
There will be no athletic practices today, February 3.
All Basketball and Wrestling practices start tomorrow.
JV/Varsity teams practice at the High school - Coaches have set times
Boys and Girls Modified Basketball practice at the Elementary school 5-7pm
All Athletic practices and Ski Club are cancelled today after school due to severe weather conditions.
The SSafe program at the elementary school has NOT been cancelled.
Due to expected heavy snow, meal deliveries will take place today instead of tomorrow. Three days' worth will be delivered.
This afternoon South Seneca received information from the Seneca County Health Department that an elementary school student had tested positive for COVID-19. The student began exhibiting symptoms on Friday January 22, and last attended school in person on Wednesday, January 20. As with all cases in our school community, we are collaborating with the Health Department to facilitate contact tracing and any necessary quarantines. We also collaborate with the Department to make determinations about any closures that might be appropriate. Anyone who is to complete required steps as a result of potential exposure is being contacted by the Health Department or by the school district for instructions. This new case is going to add to the number of students and staff who are assigned to mandatory quarantine, but will not require us to extend the already announced week of fully remote instruction for the Elementary School beyond Friday, January 29. We are still scheduled to resume in-person instruction in Interlaken on Monday, February 1. We know the community understands that personal identifying information about those testing positive is protected under privacy laws, so we are unable to share those particular details. We continue to urge the community to take all precautions while the pandemic persists in Seneca County. As we have been emphasizing in previous notices, this is especially important during the winter months while contagion for any coronavirus is at its peak. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation.
Meal deliveries for South Seneca Elementary will take place Tuesday and Thursday this week. The list will be based on families that received deliveries last time we were fully remote learning. Please reach out to Adam Rundell if you have additional questions. Thanks!
This afternoon South Seneca received information from the Seneca County Health Department that two of our elementary school students had tested positive for COVID-19. The two students are members of different grade levels, and last attended school in person on Wednesday, January 20. As with all cases in our school community, we are collaborating with the Health Department to facilitate contact tracing and any necessary quarantines. We also collaborate with the Department to make determinations about any closures that might be appropriate. Anyone who is to complete required steps as a result of potential exposure is being contacted by the Health Department or by the school district for instructions. Unfortunately, these two cases will result in the mandatory quarantine of approximately 80 people, including about a dozen staff members. With this period extending into next weekend, the Elementary School will shift to fully remote instruction for the upcoming week, January 25-29. We expect to be back to in-person instruction on Monday, February 1. We know the community understands that personal identifying information about those testing positive is protected under privacy laws, so we are unable to share those particular details. We continue to urge the community to take all precautions while the pandemic persists in Seneca County. As we emphasized in previous notices this week, this is especially important during the winter months while contagion for any coronavirus is at its peak. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation.
After some viral dances to warm up, students in the ES getting right to work! #ForeverFalcons #SouthSenecaCSD
This morning South Seneca received information from the Seneca County Health Department that one of our middle school students had tested positive for COVID-19. The student is part of the Cayuga cohort, and last attended school in person on Tuesday, January 19. As with all cases in our school community, we are collaborating with the Health Department to facilitate contact tracing and any necessary quarantines. We also collaborate with the Department to make determinations about any closures that might be appropriate. Anyone who is to complete required steps as a result of potential exposure is being contacted by the Health Department or by the school district for instructions. While the contact tracing in this case will not cause a closure of the school, it will result in a large number of students, and some staff, being forced to quarantine. The Cayuga cohort of this grade level will operate remotely while the quarantines are in effect. We know the community understands that personal identifying information about those testing positive is protected under privacy laws, so we are unable to share those particular details. As we shared in yesterday’s announcement, we continue to urge the community to take all precautions while the pandemic persists in Seneca County. This is especially important during the winter months while contagion for any coronavirus is at its peak. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation.
This morning South Seneca received information from the Seneca County Health Department that one of our high school students had tested positive for COVID-19. The student attends a TST BOCES program full time, and last attended in-person on Thursday, January 14. As with all cases in our school community, we are collaborating with the Health Department to facilitate contact tracing and any necessary quarantines. We also collaborate with the Department to make determinations about any closures that might be appropriate. Anyone who is to complete required steps as a result of potential exposure is being contacted by the Health Department or by the school district for instructions. In this case, the contacts will certainly result in a number of mandatory quarantines, but South Seneca will not be needing to close any of our in-person programs. We know the community understands that personal identifying information about those testing positive is protected under privacy laws, so we are unable to share those particular details. We join all our colleagues, both in the school setting and out, to continue to urge everyone to take the risks associated with the pandemic seriously, and to do all you can to minimize your own chances of exposure to the virus. This includes diligent wearing of face coverings in public spaces, attention to social distancing, and good regular hand hygiene, along with the use of caution when planning any necessary travel or gatherings. Thank you for your continued understanding and cooperation.
"The time is always right to do what is right." Happy Martin Luther King Jr. Day!
Season's Greetings to our Falcon Family! We wish everyone a safe and happy holiday! #ForeverFalcons #SouthSenecaCSD
