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Welcoming Remote Students and Staff Back

Please check out answers to frequently asked questions regarding the transition back to in-person teaching and learning, and consider some of the supports IT can provide during the transition:

Tech Check-Up: Have tech staff meet you in your instructional space during a free time to review tools, tips, and tricks.
Instructional Technology Coaching: Have someone come to your space and learn together. Then meet and discuss instructional strategies/techniques, best practices, and general tech setup.
OWL and Swivl Cam: Effective tools for integrating classroom audio and video feeds with a Google Meet session. Great for making off-site participants feel part of the larger community.

If any of these offerings sound like something you would be interested in, please submit a helpdesk request.

Blended Learning Website

We are excited to announce the launch of the Blended Learning website. Two teams, comprised of teachers, staff, community members, and administrators, met throughout the winter and early spring to select and create a wide range of resources for the ICSD community. All of the resources created are grounded in the Blended Learning Framework, which focuses on historically responsive literacy, student-teacher relationships, student collaboration, feedback, and differentiation. If you have any questions/comments, please feel free to reach out to Dan Breiman. Enjoy the lessons, strategies, and techniques that support your students!

COVID-19 Vaccinations

As of Monday, January 11, 2021, all school personnel are eligible for COVID-19 vaccination, along with other priority populations in Phase 1b. The Ithaca City School District is encouraging staff to get vaccinated, however, it is not mandatory. For more information, please review our COVID-19 vaccination FAQs.

ICSD COVID-19 Surveillance Testing

On January 4, the Ithaca City School District launched a voluntary COVID-19 surveillance testing program for students and staff, using a non-invasive form of antigen testing. View our testing program overview and FAQs for more information.

Update Your Contact Information

To better support our local health department with its contact tracing efforts, it is imperative that we have your most up-to-date contact information on file in WinCapWEB. If you need help updating your information, please email Human Resources.

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Daily COVID-19 Screening

In conjunction with Cayuga Health, the ICSD developed a daily COVID-19 health screening website that allows employees to easily confirm that they are symptom-free, have not recently tested positive for or been exposed to someone with COVID-19, and have not traveled internationally or from a state on the New York State Travel Advisory list before arriving at work. Click on the links below for more information.

Direct Deposit Information

If you do not already have direct deposit set up (so that your pay is automatically sent to your designated bank account), you are urged to do so. You are not required to sign up for direct deposit, however, doing so ensures timely and uninterrupted receipt of your pay. Click here to learn more and to download the direct deposit authorization form.

EAP Resources

The Employee Assistance Program (EAP) offers free, voluntary, and confidential consultation and assistance to help employees and their immediate family members resolve difficulties that may be affecting their personal life or job performance. The EAP also provides information on a variety of monthly wellness topics, as well as regular workshops. Learn more>>

Coping With COVID Toolkit

The EAP has gathered a number of resources that you or your family members may find useful during this challenging time. Download the Coping With COVID Employee Toolkit>>

Mental Health Supports

During this difficult and challenging time, you may be feeling, anxious, sad, overwhelmed, or angry at times. Below are some mental health supports available to you if you find yourself struggling with your emotions. For additional supports and services, please visit the Tompkins County Department of Health website.

211 Tompkins Cortland

211 connects people who have questions about or are in need of any type of service, including employment, housing, health care, mental health, food, and childcare. Click here to search 211's extensive database of local and national organizations dedicated to getting you what you need. To contact 211, dial 2-1-1 (or 1-877-211-8667) on your phone. You can also contact 211 by texting, emailing, or chatting from your computer. Learn more>>

Crisisline

Calling for help when you are in emotional pain is smart. The Crisisline offers free, confidential counseling 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The trained and caring counselors are there to listen, support, and guide you. To access the Crisisline, call 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255). Learn more>>

Headspace

New York State is partnering with Headspace, a global leader in mindfulness and meditation, to offer free meditation and mindfulness content for all New Yorkers as a mental health resource for residents coping with the unprecedented public health crisis. Visit headspace.com/ny to access a collection of science-backed, evidence-based guided meditations, along with at-home mindful workouts, sleep, and kids content to help address rising stress and anxiety.

OMH Emotional Support Helpline

The New York State Office of Mental Health (OHM) Emotional Support Helpline provides free and confidential support for those experiencing increased anxiety due to the coronavirus emergency. The Helpline is staffed by volunteers, including mental health professionals, who have received training in crisis counseling. To access the Emotional Support Helpline, dial 1-844-863-9314. Learn more>>.

Warm Line

The Child Development Council's Warm Line is a free, confidential, and anonymous telephone guidance service for parents and child care providers. To access the Warm Line, dial 607-273-0259. The Council is open from 9:00 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday. Learn more>>

Ithaca City School District Office	607-274-2101
Athletics	607-274-2155
Board of Education	607-274-2102
Business Office	607-274-2121
District Office	607-274-2101
Fine and Performing Arts	607-274-2262
Food Service	607-274-2302
Human Resources	607-274-2138
Facilities	607-274-2213
Special Education	607-274-2264
Superintendent	607-274-6845
Technology	607-274-2311
Transportation	607-274-2128

High School 1401 North Cayuga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Main Office: (607) 274-2143 Jason Trumble, Principal	Boynton Middle 1601 North Cayuga Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Main Office: (607) 274-2241 Lauren Wright, Principal	DeWitt Middle 560 Warren Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Main Office: (607) 257-3222 Carlan Gray, Principal
Lehman Alternative 111 Chestnut Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Main Office: (607) 274-2183 Deborah Ptak, Principal	Belle Sherman 501 Mitchell Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Main Office: (607) 274-2206 Jeffrey Tomasik, Principal	Beverly Martin 302 West Buffalo Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Main Office: (607) 274-2209 Susan Eschbach, Principal
Caroline 2439 Slaterville Road Slaterville, NY 14881 Main Office: (607) 539-7155 Kristin Herman, Principal	Cayuga Heights 110 East Upland Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Main Office: (607) 257-8557 Lisa Sahasrabudhe, Principal	Enfield 20 Enfield Main Road Ithaca, NY 14850 Main Office: (607) 274-2221 Keith Harrington, Principal
Fall Creek 202 King Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Main Office: (607) 274-2214 Caitlin Bram, Principal	Northeast 425 Winthrop Drive Ithaca, NY 14850 Main Office: (607) 257-2121 Liddy Coyle, Principal	South Hill 520 Hudson Street Ithaca, NY 14850 Main Office: (607) 274-2129 Perry Gorgen, Principal

June 6 Update Regarding Masks

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