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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
Staff reports
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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
More COVID cases reported in Ridgefield schools
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RIDGEFIELD School officials said they learned of more COVID-19 cases Monday and late last week.
Monday morning, district officials said they learned a member of the Branchville Elementary School community had tested positive, according to a letter from Aaron Crook, the district’s COVID-19 health and safety compliance liaison. That person had last been in the building “while potentially infectious to others” on Friday, Crook said. Two staff members were instructed to quarantine for 10 days as a result.
Later that afternoon, another person at the school tested positive.
“In school transmission in this case cannot be ruled out,” Crook said.