Norwich Public

Schools Kristen E. Stringfellow, Ed.D., Superintendent

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DATE: December 12, 2019 TO: PARENTS/GUARDIANS FROM: Kristen E. Stringfellow, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools SUBJECT: 2019-2020 EARLY DISMISSAL/SCHOOL CLOSING INFORMATION

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When the Norwich Public Schools are closed for the day, have a delayed opening, have an early dismissal, or cancel after-school programs due to deteriorating weather conditions or other emergencies, the radio, television stations and web site listed below will be notified and announcements made beginning at 6:00 a.m. The Norwich Public Schools also utilizes the School Messenger system, which automatically calls you when these types of situations occur. It is important that the school office has your most current phone number.

AM: WICH-1310 FM: WCTY-97.7 WNLC-98.7 WBMW-106.5 & 107.7 WKNL-100.9 TV: NBC WTNH WFSB FOX CT

Web site: www.norwichpublicschools.org Follow us on Twitter! @norwichps Facebook: Norwich Public Schools

NO SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENT: A NO school closing announcement means that there will be NO TRANSPORTATION to any schools in Norwich as well as out-of-town schools, after-school programs, and evening activities.

DELAYED SCHOOL OPENINGS: The Norwich Public Schools will utilize a 2 hour delay when there is a need for a delay. This means that transportation will arrive approximately 2 hours later then your child’s regular pickup time. This includes "out of town" transportation. Morning care, for students who are already registered and attending, begins at 8:30 a.m. Please do not drop your child off for morning care if they do not regularly attend this program. If travel conditions fail to improve, it is possible that schools may NOT open - please continue to listen to your radio/TV station for updates.

EARLY DISMISSAL: Announcements that the NORWICH PUBLIC SCHOOLS will dismiss early on a particular day will be announced on the radio, television, posted on our website, on social media and through school messenger.

AFTER-SCHOOL PROGRAMS: In the event of an early dismissal, there will automatically be no after-school programs. There may be times when school is dismissed at the regular time but after-school activities are canceled due to inclement weather or other circumstances. This information will be announced via radio, television, posted on our web-site, on social media and through school messenger.

PRESCHOOL When there is a 2 hour delay there will be NO morning preschool for half day sessions. The afternoon preschool will be picked up at the normal time. In the event of an early dismissal the afternoon preschool sessions will be cancelled. The morning preschool students will remain and be dismissed with the rest of the students at dismissal time.

Should you have questions about these procedures, your child’s school will be happy to answer them for you. Remember, your first call should be to your child’s school:

Bishop: 860-823-4201 Veterans: 860-823-4209 Huntington: 860-823-4204 Wequonnoc: 860-823-4210 Mahan: 860-823-4205 Kelly STEAM: 860-823-4211 Moriarty: 860-823-4206 Teachers’ Global: 860-823-4212 Stanton: 860-823-4207 Case Street: 860-892-4354 Uncas: 860-823-4208 Norwich Transition Academy: 860-934-1901

FIRST STUDENT TRANSPORTATION SERVICES – 860-886-4194

IF A BUS/VEHICLE CANNOT COMPLETE THE ROUTE DUE TO ROAD CONDITIONS, IT WILL:

• Keep all students on the vehicle while a call is made to staff for assistance and parents/guardians will be called.

Thank you for your cooperation on these difficult days. We will do everything possible to have things operate smoothly and safely.