District News

• Health and Safety Tip

  Dear Westbrook Families:

  A very recent sighting of a small bat in the lower parking lot of Daisy Ingraham reminds us that there are simple steps to follow to be safe when any small or large animals or birds are found to be out of their habitat, sick or infirmed.  The first step is never to approach or touch any unfamiliar animal or bird and to report its presence to the authorities. While we have had no reports of any children or parents touching the bat in the parking lot, the potential for any safety concerns prompts us to share the information that our medical professionals would advise.  For more information regarding keeping yourself or your children safe when in the vicinity of any unfamiliar animals during the day or at night, please click on the link recommended by our medical professionals .  Thank you.

  https://www.cdc.gov/rabies/index.html  

   

  Patricia A. Ciccone

  Superintendent

  860-399-6432

  Westbrook Public Schools

• 2019-2020 Calendar

  The 2019-2020 School Year Calendar has been published.  It is available at https://www.westbrookctschools.org/20192020_school_year_calendar or by clicking the "2019-2020 School Year Calendar" link in the calendar menu on the district website.

  

  Westbrook Public Schools

• Information Regarding Internet Video Concerns 2/28/2019

   Dear Westbrook Families:

  Today several children expressed concern as a result of feeling uncomfortable and scared after having seen or heard about an Internet pop up or video called the “Momo Challenge.”

  Some children’s videos and cartoons online, especially those visible on YouTube Kids, have been infiltrated with a scary-looking creature.  This animated creature has exaggerated features and is at times reportedly encouraging watchers to do harm to themselves or others. This appears to school officials to be the most recent in a series of these unfortunate animations and grotesque creatures that surface from time to time.

  We want to provide all of our families with this information to alert everyone to the recommended precautions.  Brought to our attention today, we have listened to our students and have reassured them that they are safe in school and at home.  We have encouraged them to tell an adult, immediately, if something is uncomfortable or scary to them and we appreciate that many have followed this process.  We hope you will encourage the same in your homes.

  We also want to assure families that our students are constantly monitored while online at school and no instances of scary pop-ups have been reported in our school locations.  However, students are talking about this phenomenon and we are asking all families to be vigilant in following these recommended steps while your children are on any online devices at home.

  • Provide proper supervision.
  • Limit their Internet access to child or age-appropriate material.
  • Limit the amount of screen time.

  We are certain that by working together, we can keep children safe and knowledgeable while managing their use of technology.  As always, if you have further questions or concerns, you can contact your child’s school administrator.

  Westbrook Public Schools

• Case of Measles Confirmed in Connecticut

  Hartford – The Connecticut Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that it has confirmed a case of measles in a New Haven County adult, the first confirmed case this year in the state; three cases were confirmed during 2018.  DPH is collaborating with local partners to identify contacts and implement appropriate control measures. 

  For more information regarding measles, please visit our measles page, which contains the full press release and links to CDC materials.

  Westbrook Public Schools

• National Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development recognizes Westbrook

  Visit https://www.westbrookctschools.org to read about the Commission on Social, Emotional, and Academic Development's recognition of Westbrook Public School's successful school climate work.

  Westbrook Public Schools