NORWALK, Conn. In the aftermath of Tropical Storm Irene, the first day of school for all students in Norwalk public schools has been pushed back to Tuesday, Sept. 6. There will be no staggered entry.
Norwalk Superintendent Susan Marks issued a statement Tuesday at 4:30 p.m. stating that school offices will reopen Wednesday, Aug. 31, for administrators, 12-month secretaries and custodians. All teachers will report to their schools Thursday, Sept. 1, and Friday, Sept. 2, for teacher preparation and professional development. The central office will remain open on regular schedule. Extracurricular activities will begin Thursday, Sept. 1.
"I would like to thank everyone for their patience and understanding regarding the opening of the 2011-12 school year," said Marks.
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