Click on the headline to check out this week's Norwood School News for the week ending 1/15/2021

The School Committee and the District have been researching school start times, health, well being, and academics of all students preK-12th grade since spring 2017. A district-wide Task Force has been working comprehensively on this initiative since 2018. The Task Force will be presenting to the School Committee on January 13, 2021 with recommendations on school start times. Click on the headline for the research that has been considered and for a recorded a presentation for the community to watch. We hope you will review this information and watch the School Committee meeting on January 13.

Click the Headline to learn more about the first Community Forum for the CMS New Building Project. The Community Forum will be held remotely via Zoom. Pre-registration is required. January 14 at 7 PM.

The state Department of Public Health has extended the deadline for students to receive an influenza vaccine to Sunday, February 28. Click the Headline for an FAQ document from DESE and DPH.

Click the headline to read the press release: Norwood Schools Shares Information Regarding Ongoing Training in Culturally Proficient Teaching Practices

Please consider joining these virtual parent meetings to share concerns, strategies and ideas to help your family during this stressful time. Monday sessions are primarily for issues facing BIPOC (black, indigenous and people of color) parents. As parents we often place our own needs behind those of our children. Please consider taking advantage of an hour for yourself that will let you know you are not alone, connect with other parents and hopefully lift your spirits.