Essex North Supervisory Union 19 -

We are seeing increased numbers of absences due to illness. Just a few reminders: Stay home with fever greater than 100.5. Stay home until you have been fever free for 24 hours without fever reducing medicine. Stay home with vomiting or diarrhea until you have been free for 24 hours. Stay home with body aches and fatigue that is significant enough that it interferes with the ability to do daily tasks. Stay home with constant, uncontrollable coughing. Also wanted to share that we do have confirmed Influenza A in our school community. Attached is some information about Influenza A. Please call if you have any questions about if your child's symptoms require them to stay home.

12/08/2023 Dear Parents, Caregivers, and our Staff: As part of a new law, all schools that were constructed or renovated before 1980 are required to test for polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) in indoor air and address any issues when PCBs are found at or above the school action level. The intent of the law is to protect students and staff from the possible health effects of exposure to PCBs in the indoor air of schools. The health and safety of the children in our care and of our employees is our priority, and we are working quickly to check our school for PCBs. The indoor air at Canaan will be tested for PCBs during Jan 8th - 11th. We will work with an environmental consultant to collect samples of indoor air that will be sent to a laboratory for analysis. It can take up to four weeks for the samples to be processed at the laboratory, sent to the Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC), and reviewed by the Health Department. What are PCBs? PCBs are a group of human-made chemicals that were commonly used in building materials and electrical equipment before 1980. Lighting ballasts in older fluorescent lighting fixtures and caulk are the common sources of PCBs in school buildings. Why are PCBs a concern? PCBs can cause serious health problems. The potential for health effects from PCBs, as with other chemicals, depends on how much, how often, and how long someone is exposed to them. Numerous studies in both humans and animals have shown that exposure to PCBs can affect the nervous, immune, reproductive and endocrine (hormone) systems. PCBs are also classified as probable human carcinogens. This means that exposure to PCBs can likely cause cancer in humans. How are students and staff exposed to PCBs in a school building? PCBs can be released into indoor air from building materials that contain PCBs. Students and staff may be exposed to PCBs by: Breathing in dust or vapors that contain PCBs. Getting dust containing PCBs on their hands and then swallowing it while eating or drinking. Skin contact with materials that contain PCBs. What will happen if there are PCBs in the air of our school? If levels of PCBs are below the school action level in all rooms tested, then changes in occupancy are not needed. If levels of PCBs are at or above the school action level, then sources of PCBs are likely present. The State will work with school administrators to investigate and provide recommendations on how to reduce exposure. We want PCB levels in indoor air to be as low as possible. Testing, identifying, removing, and mitigating sources of PCBs, as well as reducing the time spent in some rooms, are ways we can lower the levels of PCBs in the indoor air of our school. How will I be notified of the results? The results will be posted online within seven days after we receive the results from DEC and recommendations from the Health Department. We will also send you a letter that lists the results. Where can I find more information? Visit: dec.vermont.gov/pcb-schools To contact someone at Canaan about the testing: Call Canaan at 802-266-8910 Visit canaanschools.org Sincerely, Ronald Patterson

HOLIDAY CONCERT: The annual holiday concert will be Thursday, Dec. 14, at 6:30pm in the gym. Participants should arrive by 6:15pm. Hope to see you there!

Updated with more prizes! The CMHS Class of 2025 has started their annual Calendar Raffle. Over 50 prizes with 35 chances to win each calendar purchased. Several great prizes including: gift cards, cash, baskets and 100 gallons of heating oil! Prizes valued over $2,025! $15 per calendar or 3 for $40. Cash or check to CMHS accepted. Stop at the school to purchase yours today, all proceeds benefit the Junior class. Your support is greatly appreciated! A huge thank you to all the local businesses that make this event possible!

Interested in Canaan Schools apparel? The Business Administration & Technology (BAT) program is taking preorders for beanies, pom pom beanies, jogger sweatpants, hooded sweatshirts, and jackets. Deadline to order is November 21 so that the orders will arrive by December 12. To order online: docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdjrZHviKsOcOgXk8BibCnhyJhKaocpgyUxPYofegaTa2DkDA/viewform?usp=sf_link These would make great holiday gifts! Questions? Please contact Denise Wood (dwood@canaanschools.org).

Parenting Programs from PCAVT. For more information go to https://www.pcavt.org/

Thank you to Jim Jordan for wonderful presentations about bullying! If you missed the parent session please go to parentingsession.com and you can watch it! There is a lot of good information on the website!

Parents, tonight at 7pm there will be a bullying prevention presentation in MPR. All your children learned many skills today. We have light snacks available and you will have a chance to win a 50 dollar gift card by attending. Again, we hope to see you tonight at 7! Ms Berry will be available to help with child care.

Please follow this link on information of a nation wide test done by FEMA: Oct 4, 2:20 PM a National Emergency Broadcast Test will be conducted. Further detail in the link below: https://www.fema.gov/press-release/20231002/nationwide-test-emergency-alert-system-oct-4

Oct. 9-13, 2023 Homecoming Dress Up Week. October 13 @ 5 pm Homecoming Parade and Bonfire

Look at what is going on at Canaan Schools in October. https://5il.co/261zu

Just a FYI please remember that school pictures are Sept. 20 during school. Come and dress great for that once in a lifetime picture that you will never forget. Make sure you have a picture form filled out if you are ordering from Whipple's Studio.

We're thrilled to announce the new app for Essex North Supervisory Union and Canaan Schools! It's everything Essex North Supervisory Union and Canaan Schools, in your pocket. Download for Android https://bit.ly/3TW0qIp Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3U1V7r2

CMHS Canaan Technical Center CTE Awards 2023 video link https://www.facebook.com/100063668546313/videos/3514204552239435 Congratulations to all.

Highlight of the day for the potential hire of new superintendent of ENSU.

Thank you for the opportunity to present to your students two (2) different part-time jobs available this summer at Jackson's Lodge on Lake Wallace; from May through September: Housekeeping > part-time job in a friendly & supportive environment from May thru September, two to three days per week (mostly weekends); work hours usually 9:00 - 3:00; starting pay $15.00 per hour with raises given a good work ethic. Another Jackson's Lodge employee benefit includes access to the beach during free-time! Front Desk/Booking/ Data Entry > > part-time job in a customer-friendly environment from May thru September, three to four days per week (mostly weekdays and an occasional Saturday); work hours usually 9:00 - 3:00; starting pay $15.00 per hour with raises given a good work ethic. Another Jackson's Lodge employee benefit includes access to the beach during free-time! Don't be shy about inquiring; we'll look forward to discussing your interests and the possibilities. You can reach me via email info@jacksonslodgevt.net or by phone (802) 266-3360. Thank you for your consideration ... Gloria Jackson https://www.jacksonslodgevt.net/

You need merch from Canaan Schools then this is your opportunity. Click here ---> https://5il.co/1tvc7

Canaan Schools Book Fair coming up: https://bookfairs.scholastic.com/bf/canaanschool

Preschool and Kindergarten registration and screening day is next Friday May 12th!!! If you haven't called to register please call today 1-802-266-8910 Ext 2103.