Belmont Public Schools News

An Important Message from the Superintendent

I write to inform the community of an important decision that will impact how school will reopen following the Thanksgiving holiday. Like all school districts, we are responsible for making a decision regarding the safety of students, educators, and families. After thorough consideration of the elements involved, it is our conclusion that the appropriate course of action is to transition all students to a remote schedule for the entire week following Thanksgiving, 11/30 - 12/4/2020.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Case of COVID-19 - Wednesday, November 25, 2020

I write to inform you about one new case of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community. We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health today, 11/25/2020 regarding this case. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation of a laboratory testing report indicating that a school community member (i.e., student or staff) at the Roger Wellington Elementary School has been diagnosed with a positive case of COVID-19.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 - Wednesday, November 25, 2020

I write to inform you about three new cases of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community. We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health late in the day yesterday, 11/24/2020 regarding these cases. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation of a laboratory testing report indicating that three school community members (i.e., student or staff) -- two at Belmont High School and one at Burbank Elementary School -- have been diagnosed with positive cases of COVID-19.

Understanding the Override

Public Meeting - December 9th @ 7 PM. The town is faced with a structural deficit which requires an increase in funds to provide the same level of services to the community. This meeting is geared to help residents to understand the financial condition of the town. Future meetings are in the planning stages for early January.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Case of COVID-19 - Wednesday, November 18, 2020

I write to inform you about one new case of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community.  We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health today, 11/18/2020 regarding this case. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation of a laboratory testing report indicating that a school community member (i.e., student or staff) at the Roger Wellington Elementary School has been diagnosed with a positive case of COVID-19.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 - Monday, November 16, 2020

I write to inform you about two new cases of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community.  We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health today, 11/16/2020, regarding these cases. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation of a laboratory testing report indicating that two school community members (i.e., student or staff) at Belmont High School have been diagnosed with positive cases of COVID-19.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 - Thursday, November 5, 2020

I write to inform you about three new cases of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community.  We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health today, 11/5/2020 regarding these cases. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation of laboratory testing reports indicating that three school community members (i.e., students or staff), one at  Belmont High School and two at the Chenery Middle School, have been diagnosed with positive cases of COVID-19.

Belmont Wellness Coalition: Parenting Group Meetings

The Parenting Group is led by the Belmont Wellness Coalition, through Wayside Youth and Family Support Network and facilitated by Lisa Gibalerio and Sophia Suarez-Friedman. The primary goal of the Parenting Group is for Belmont caregivers to talk about parenting teens and tweens with various monthly topics and concerns that parents have in common.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 - Monday, November 2, 2020

I write to inform you about two new cases of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community.  We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health today, 11/2/2020 regarding these cases. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation of a laboratory testing report indicating that two school community members (i.e., student or staff) at Belmont High School have been diagnosed with positive cases of COVID-19.

Return to School Update

Tomorrow, Wednesday, October 28, 2020 our elementary school buildings will open for our students to return to hybrid in-person learning. Please see the schedule below: Wednesday, October 28: All students PreK-4 will return to school hybrid in-person at our four elementary schools. This will be a Cohort B day. Thursday, October 29: Chenery Middle School begins their hybrid model.

Belmont Food Services: Update #3

First off, thank you to all participating families who have been coming by our meal pick up over the last month. The turnout has been tremendous and truly supports our children as well as our program. In the last four weeks, we have seen over 70,000 meals go out the door! We have determined that meal pick up and home meal kit delivery is the SAFEST and most efficient way to get meals to our student body. Please note we will continue through the upcoming models and until guidance is released to safely feed students in an unrestricted setting in our cafeterias.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 - Saturday, October 24, 2020

Dear Members of the Belmont Public Schools Community, I write to inform you about a case of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community.  We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health on Friday, 10/23/2020 regarding this case. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation that they received a laboratory testing report indicating that a school community member (i.e., student or staff) at Chenery Middle School has been diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19.

Remote Learning for Grades PreK-8 Continue into Next Week

Superintendent's Bulletin #18 - School Opening Fall 2020. Dear Parents, Guardians, and Staff, We are writing to inform you remote learning for grades PreK-8 will extend to Monday, October 26, and Tuesday, October 27. Our expectation at this time is for hybrid in-person learning to resume at the elementary level on Wednesday, October 28, and at the middle school level on Thursday, October 29. The October 20 email sent to families initially informed you of this delay. Your principals will communicate if there will be any impact to cohort schedules. The reason for these additional days is to ensure the accuracy of the data. This is a time consuming process, and we do not want to rush.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Cases of COVID-19 - Tuesday, October 20, 2020

I write to inform you about two new cases of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community.  We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health on 10/19/2020, regarding both of these cases.  Please note that these cases were identified as close contacts of the confirmed case previously reported on 10/14/2020.  Since 10/14/2020 that classroom has been closed and all students and staff have been working and learning  remotely. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation that they received two laboratory testing reports indicating that school community members (i.e., student or staff) at Chenery Middle School school have been diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19

Superintendent's Letter: Remote Learning Wednesday through Friday

Dear Belmont Public Schools Community, I write today to inform you that all students and staff, PreK-12 will remain home and pivot back to remote learning on Wednesday, 10/21/2020 through Friday, 10/23/2020.

FBE Virtual Spelling Bee & Trivia POSTPONED

We are sorry to say we have made the difficult decision to postpone this fun fundraiser, originally scheduled for Saturday, November 7, 2020. We concluded this is just too busy a time for too many in our community, and we would love to save this really fun event for a more manageable time in the near future. We apologize for any inconvenience. Any registrations already made for the original date will be honored for the rescheduled event, or refunded at your request. Please email the Bee Keeper at beekeeper@fbe-belmont.org for a refund. Please keep a look out for our rescheduled date announcement!

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Case of COVID-19 - Thursday, October 15, 2020

I write to inform you about two cases of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community.  We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health today, 10/15/2020 regarding both of these cases.  Please note today’s first positive case was identified as a close contact of the confirmed case reported yesterday, 10/14/2020.  The second positive case from today was independent of the cases named above. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation that they received a laboratory testing report indicating that two school community members (i.e., student or staff) at the Chenery Middle School have been diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19.

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Case of COVID-19 - Wednesday, October 14, 2020

I write to inform you about a case of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community. We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health today, 10/14/2020 at 11:45am regarding this case. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation that they received a laboratory testing report indicating that a school community member (i.e., student or staff) at Chenery Middle School has been diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19.

FBE Virtual Spelling Bee & Trivia - Calling All Bee Teams

CALLING ALL BEE TEAMS! KIDS, TEENS & ADULTS. Register today our first FBE Virtual Spelling Bee & Trivia For ALL AGES! Game Night is SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 7, at Your House. FAMILY BEE: 3:00 pm - 5:00 pm / TEEN & ADULT BEE: 7:00 pm - 9:30 pm

Superintendent's Letter - Confirmed Case of COVID-19 - Tuesday, October 13, 2020

Dear Members of the Belmont Public Schools Community, I write to inform you about a case of confirmed COVID-19 in our school community.  We received confirmation from the Belmont Department of Health Friday, 10/9/2020 regarding this case. This is what we know for certain at this time: The Department of Health received confirmation that they received a laboratory testing report indicating that a school community member (i.e., student or staff) at Belmont High School has been diagnosed with a confirmed case of COVID-19.