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
Ridgefield elementary school unearths 1977 time capsule
Greg Marku
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Some of the objects found in the container, including a copy of the Ridgefield Press/ Ridgebury Elementary School
RIDGEFIELD When Ridgebury Elementary School Principal Jamie Palladino arrived at the school 10 years ago, he had heard a time capsule was buried near the Ridgebury Elementary flagpole.
However, when they dug around the flagpole, they never found the historical treasure nor a map.
People have searched for the time capsule, but have been wrong about its location for years. Palladino said the discovery instead happened by chance.
An oil truck came to switch out the old oil tank when it hit something while digging: a mysterious red, white, and blue plastic container. When they unearthed the vessel, it was the 1977 time capsule, Palladino said.