Aaron Crook Reports COVID Cases at BMES and Branchville Written by HH
Aaron Crook, RPS COVID-19 Health and Safety Compliance Liaison reports that today a member of the Barlow Mountain Elementary School (BMES) community tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was in the BMES building while potentially infectious to others on Friday, May 7. Contact tracing for this case has been completed.
In addition, Crook said that the District learned today that a member of the Branchville Elementary School (BES) community tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was not in the BES building during a period of time when they were potentially infectious to others. No contact tracing is needed.
Aaron Crook reports a member of BMES tested positive for COVID, another member is presumed positive Written by HH
Aaron Crook, RPS COVID-19 Health and Safety Compliance Liaison, reported that late last evening, the District learned that a member of the Barlow Mountain Elementary School (BMES) community tested positive for COVID-19, and another is presumed positive.
Crook said that these individuals were not in the BMES building during a period of time when they were potentially infectious to others. They have a source of infection outside of the BMES building. No contact tracing is needed.
She saw the best in me : Ridgefield student who died of cancer remembered for positive spirit
Alyssa Seidman
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Brooke’s sister Riley and mother Madeline, left, accept flowers and a jar of purple M&M’s from Nutmeg Chapter member Ashley Gotti, right. Purple was Brooke’s favorite color.Alyssa Seidman / Hearst Connecticut Media
RIDGEFIELD Brooke Blake has been described by family and friends as a talkative student who was full of life even as she battled brain cancer for years.
Last weekend, about 60 people gathered near the entrance of Barlow Mountain Elementary School where a cherry tree was recently planted as a symbol of the Ridgefield student’s zest for life.
Letter: In thanks of Ridgefield s public school nurses
May 4, 2021
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To the Editor:
During National Nurses Week (May 6-12), nurses deserve our support, recognition and appreciation more than ever. I m writing to recognize a particular group of nurses who are Ridgefield’s unsung heroes, a special team that works continuously behind the scenes to keep our community safe and healthy: the school nurses of Ridgefield Public Schools, St. Mary School and Ridgefield Academy.
From day one of the pandemic, our school nurses have gone above and beyond for the teachers, staff, families and children of our community. They eagerly and bravely returned to school during the pandemic and adopt new protocols to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 in our school buildings. They donned protective equipment, such as N95 masks, medical gowns and face shields, and cared for students and staff members exhibiting COVID-19 symptoms before they could be sent home long before a vacci