Monday news
January 4, 2021
A Message from the Principal
Happy New Year 2021!
From the School Nurse:
CT Travel Advisory and Testing
The information below may help with planning for a return to school for those families not familiar with the CT travel advisory.

Effective at 12:01 a.m. on Saturday, December 19, 2020, the revised Connecticut COVID-19 Travel Advisory will:

Apply to all travelers – both foreign and domestic – entering Connecticut from any location, except for the neighboring states of New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island; and require all affected travelers to complete the Connecticut Travel Health Form (available at ct.gov/travelform) and self-quarantine for a period of 10 days or until a negative COVID-19 test result. There will be three exemptions from the requirement to self-quarantine:

Testing alternative exemption:
  1. Applicable to any affected traveler who has had a negative test for COVID-19 in the 72 hours prior to their arrival in Connecticut, or subsequent to their arrival in Connecticut, and had submitted such negative test result to the commissioner of the Department of Public Health. This can be either a PCR test or a rapid antigen test.
  2. Essential worker exemption: Applicable to essential workers traveling for work-related purposes.
  3. Tested positive for COVID-19 exemption: Applicable to an affected traveler who has tested positive for COVID-19 within 90 days prior to his or her arrival in Connecticut and has clinically recovered, or has not been symptomatic for a period of 10 days since symptom onset or such positive test if not symptomatic, and has submitted such test result to the commissioner of the Department of Public Health.

“Given the current high rates of COVID-19 throughout the United States and internationally, Connecticut continues to strongly discourage all nonessential, interstate travel at this time as the risks are too severe,” Governor Lamont said. “Visitors to Connecticut and residents returning from any location beyond the immediate region – including New Jersey, New York, and Rhode Island – should self-quarantine for a period of 10 days in order to reduce the risk of any further spread of this virus.”

For further information on the Connecticut COVID-19 Travel Advisory, including an extensive list of frequently asked questions (FAQ), visit ct.gov/Coronavirus/k here to read the guidelines.
26 Acts of Kindness

Each year since 2013, we have participated in 26 Acts of Kindness during January. This movement was started to spread good in the world after the tragic elementary school shooting in Newtown in 2012.

Each day's theme will be a different act of kindness. Some days are simple: "Put a smile on someone's face "or "Hold the door for someone". Some days involve collections for local charities. An "Acts of Kindness" calendar has been posted on our school website. 

Coat Drive This Week
Our annual Coat Drive will be held on January 6 , 7 and 8. We are collecting "gently used" coats and jackets for children and adults. All donations will be sent to the homeless shelter here in Norwalk.

 If you have a coat or jacket to donate, please place it in a plastic bag marked “Child” or “Adult”. Please tie the bag shut. Your generosity during this cold winter is greatly appreciated.

Don't Forget to Send in Your Registration Form
Registration packets for the 2021 - 2022 school year have been mailed home. Thank you to all those who have already returned their registration forms. Show your commitment to our school by returning your registration form and fee ($150 per student) by January 22, 2021.

Each year the school must set tuition that maintains our high standards of educational excellence while considering the impact that tuition increases have on individual families. Our budget process requires significant time and effort by our school advisory board. The tuition schedule for next year will be available when we return from Christmas break. Tuition assistance is available through both the Bishop’s Scholarship Fund and All Saints Catholic School grants for those families who apply and demonstrate need. The Bishop’s Scholarship Fund application process opens on February 1.
Spread the Word!
Help us spread the word: Enrollment is Open for Next Year! If you have family or friends who may be interested in applying to All Saints, please let them know that enrollment is open. We are now accepting 2021 - 2022 applications for all grades. Virtual tours are available. Tell your friends and neighbors! Call our Admissions Office for information on enrollment. 
Winter Weather Reminders
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It may be necessary during a storm for the snow removal company to remove the cones in the back parking lot. However, drop off and pick up patterns remain the same.

Remember that we do go outside for recess every day. Please be sure your child has a warm coat, hat and gloves every day. 
Second Marking Period Ends 1/15
The second marking period ends on January 15. The portal will close this Friday. This will allow the teachers time to prepare grades and comments for report cards. Only those students in grades K - 8 whose tuition payments and after school payments are up-to-date will receive their report cards.
Schedule Reminders
School will be closed on Monday, January 18 in observance of Martin Luther King Day.
Stay safe and God Bless,
Linda Dunn