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Updates on our situation will be provided as needed through SchoolMessenger, email, the NFA website and our social media channels. We will do our best to communicate clearly and in a timely manner.

Resources

UPDATED: 9/16 @ 1:10pm - *added Decision Tree: Staff & Students w/ COVID-19 Symptoms

Decision Tree: Staff & Students w/ COVID-19 Symptoms

Our COVID-19 Decision Tree outlines guidance and protocols related to school-based scenarios. It has been developed with input from our partners at Uncas Health District. To see the entire two-page document, click on the PDF link. As we learn more about the virus, it is possible this could change. If changes are made, notations will be visible here to alert you.

2020-21 COVID-19 Decision Tree.pdf (printable)

Daily Symptom Checker

Norwich Free Academy asks that all employees use this guidance to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.

Self-screen using the guidelines below before coming to work each day.

If answering yes to any of these questions, stay home, and follow up with your primary care provider.

● Fever of 100° or Above

● Sore Throat

● Headache

● Nausea, Vomiting, Diarrhea

● New or Worsening Cough/Shortness of Breath

● Muscle Aches & Pains - not associated with physical activity

● Congestion/Runny Nose - not associated with seasonal allergies

● New Loss of Smell or Taste

● Contact with someone who has tested positive for COVID-19

● Returned from a State on the Connecticut Quarantine List

cdc.gov videos

Topic	CDC Training Videos
Hand washing	Handwashing: Clean Hands Save Lives https://www.cdc.gov/handwashing/videos.html
Social Distancing	https://youtu.be/GDDDz89EhSU https://youtu.be/Xdd2M40Leb0
Stop the Spread	Various Selections: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/communication/videos.html?Sort=Date%3A%3Adesc How does COVID Spread? https://youtu.be/WfJSVbQtHsk
Know the Symptoms	Symptoms of Coronavirus Disease 2019 Know the symptoms of COVID-19, which can include cough, shortness of breath or difficulty breathing, fever, chills, muscle pain, sore throat, and new loss of taste or smell. Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/socialmedia/videos/covid-19/symptoms/Symptoms-of-Coronavirus.pdf Date: 5/26/20 Video download link: https://www.cdc.gov/video/socialmedia/symptoms.mp4
Cleaning Protocols	https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/community/cleaning-disinfecting-decision-tool.html
COVID-19 FAQ Video	https://youtu.be/V9p10jSLd9s
How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering	How to Wear a Cloth Face Covering Wearing a cloth face covering in public may help prevent the spread of COVID-19. Transcript: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/videos/masks/Face-Covering-COVID-19-video.pdf Date: 6/19/20 Video download link: https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/coronavirus/2020/1350135020317296_How-to-wear-face-covering.mp4
Cloth Face Coverings - Do's and Don'ts	Wearing a cloth face covering correctly can help prevent the spread of COVID-19 to others. Date: 6/12/20 Video download link: https://www.cdc.gov/video/socialmedia/Cloth-Face-Covering-Dos-Donts.mp4

Campus & Building Traffic Flow

Tech Help Desk

NFA's IT help desk is available to assist students and parents with technology issues. If you need assistance, please email studenthelpdesk@nfaschool.org or call (860) 425-5636. Our team is ready to help and available Monday through Friday from 7 am to 4 pm.

Students -- Your email is changing -- PLEASE ACT NOW

Returning students, your email is changing. This is being done to provide better integration with your teachers in Google Classroom and Google Meet. Please review the details and start the process now. If you are having issues connecting in some Google Classrooms, it’s likely because you haven’t made this change yet. It’s important that you do this sooner than later. You will no longer receive emails from NFA on your @nfastudents.org address as of October 1.

Using your own device -- how to get connected

Students are encouraged to bring in their own Chromebooks, laptops or tablets this year. Campus wifi access is available on these devices by following a few simple steps. Click here to learn more on how to get connected.

Free Food!

Great news! Funding has been approved to provide free meals at school to all students 18 years of age or under. This includes meals in the main cafeteria, our Slater Auditorium cafeteria and our grab-and-go meal pick-up location for any students not on campus. Complete meals are free. It also includes daily snack served in the Atrium. Anything ordered a la carte will require payment.

A reminder for our grab and go meals: pick up is Monday through Friday between 12 and 1 pm in the Bradlaw lot (located at our East Gate off Joseph Perkins Road). These grab and go meals are available to any student 18 years of age and under and not on campus, which includes our fully remote learners. These meals are free to anyone 18 or under – not just NFA students.

Of note, this offer continues until December 31, 2020, or when the federal funding runs out, whatever is sooner. We will keep you informed of any changes prior to them happening.

Who Should I Contact?

If you have specific questions about your student, here are the key people and numbers by grade level to contact. Dial the main number (860-887-2505) and use the appropriate extension.

12th grade -- Tirrell House

House Principal: Ross Sward, ext. 5790
House Secretary: Jean LaFreniere, ext. 5791
Attendance Secretary: Sonya Vennero, ext. 5792

11th grade -- Bradlaw House

House Principal: Tracey DeDonato, ext. 5760
House Secretary: Tammy McManaway, ext. 5761
Attendance Secretary: Nuffy Cagle, ext. 5762

10th grade -- Shattuck House

House Principal: Stephani Jones, ext. 5780
House Secretary: Heather Jakan, ext. 5781
Attendance Secretary: Sonya Perea, ext. 5782

9th grade -- Cranston House

House Principal: Bryant Sheldon, ext. 5770
House Secretary: Maryann Anderson, ext. 5771
Attendance Secretary: Janet Montalvo, ext. 5772

Sachem Campus

House Principal: Kathleen Cote, ext. 5763
House Secretary: Carol Morin, ext. 5764

Notices & Updates

NOTICE: Rules & Guidelines For Participation in Live Remote Instructions

Consistent with the CSDE guidance entitled Advance, Adapt, Achieve: Connecticut’s Plan to Learn and Grow Together (the “Reopening Guidelines”), NFA will be using live remote instruction, primarily through Google Meet, to provide live instruction to students participating remotely when we are in a hybrid or full-remote learning model as circumstances related to the COVID-19 pandemic may warrant or require.

PSAT & SAT Questions

Common questions about the PSAT and SAT testing dates for 2020.

Sunday Night Reminder - September 20

Important SAT and PSAT info, Class officer and SAB elections, FREE food, flu shots and more!