RVNAhealth Launches Community Food Drive to Support Neighbors Struggling with Food Insecurity Written by Nancy Rowe
This summer, RVNAhealth is partnering with the Danbury Health Department to ensure the Covid-19 vaccine reaches underserved communities where obstacles, such as time, transportation, information, and access, are preventing people from getting vaccinated.
As part of this public health initiative, RVNAhealth will also be bringing a “traveling food pantry” into these communities to help neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity. After receiving their vaccine, community members will have the opportunity to “shop” in the food pantry and bring nonperishable items home to share with their families.
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
Ridgefield schools name teacher of the year
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This week, East Ridge Middle School band teacher Hilary Brown was announced as Ridgefield Public Schools’ 2021 Teacher of the Year.Ridgefield Public Schools / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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East Ridge Middle School band teacher Hilary Brown wipes away tears while addressing colleagues at a surprise teacher appreciation breakfast on May 3.Ridgefield Public Schools / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
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East Ridge Middle School Principal Patricia Raneri, left, band teacher Hilary Brown and Director of Personnel Karen Dewing pose for a photo during a surprise teacher appreciation breakfast on May 3.Ridgefield Public Schools / Contributed photoShow MoreShow Less
COVID Cases Reported at Three Ridgefield Public Schools Written by Aaron Crook, COVID-19 Health and Safety Compliance Liaison
Today, Monday, April 26, we learned that a member of the Barlow Mountain Elementary School (BMES) community is presumed positive for COVID-19. This individual was not in the BMES building during a period of time when they were potentially infectious to others. No contact tracing is needed.
We also learned today that a member of the Ridgefield High School (RHS) community tested positive for COVID-19. This individual was not in the RHS building during a period of time when they were potentially infectious to others. No contact tracing is needed.