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New Canaan Teacher Dies Unexpectedly, Middle School Says New Canaan Teacher Dies Unexpectedly, Middle School Says
New Canaan Teacher Dies Unexpectedly, Middle School Says A Connecticut middle school art teacher died unexpectedly over the weekend, school authorities announced to the community.  Saxe Middle School Teacher Alyssa Iwanski died this weekend, Bryan D. Luizzi, Superintendent of New Canaan Public Schools said in an email to parents on Sunday, Jan. 12.  He did not disclose when or how Iwarnski died. It's unclear how long she worked at the New Canaan middle school.  It is with deep sadness that I share the unexpected passing of one of our teachers, Saxe Art Teacher Alyssa Iwanski, over the weekend. We do not have additio…

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by Josh Lanier
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COVID-19: New Canaan High School Students Will Switch To Hybrid Model 'Until Further Notice' COVID-19: New Canaan High School Students Will Switch To Hybrid Model 'Until Further Notice'
Covid-19: New Canaan High School Students Will Switch To Hybrid Model 'Until Further Notice' New Canaan High School will be switching to a hybrid learning mode until further notice due to an increase in COVID-19 cases in the community. Superintendent of Schools Bryan D. Luizzi made the announcement in an email on Friday night, Nov. 13. The shift to hybrid modality starts Monday, Nov.16, for students in grades 9 through 12.  The hybrid mode "is identical to the structure we used to start the school year, with students in X cohort attending in-person Mondays and Tuesdays, students in Y cohort attending in-person Thursdays and Fridays, and alternating on Wednesdays," Luizzi…

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by Joe Lombardi
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COVID-19: New Positive Case Leads To Revised Reopening Plan At District In Fairfield County COVID-19: New Positive Case Leads To Revised Reopening Plan At District In Fairfield County
Covid-19: New Positive Case Leads To Revised Reopening Plan At District In Fairfield County A new confirmed case of COVID-19 has prompted a school district in Fairfield County to revise plans for the return to full in-person instruction. The new update affects students in grades seven through 12 in the New Canaan School District. The positive case occurred at Saxe Middle School.  "The student who tested positive was previously quarantined due to close contact with a known positive case outside of school, and has taken the appropriate steps as advised by the New Canaan Health Department and New Canaan Public Schools," New Canaan Public Schools Superintendent Bryan D…

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by Joe Lombardi
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First Positive COVID-19 Case In New Canaan Will Close School District For Two Weeks First Positive COVID-19 Case In New Canaan Will Close School District For Two Weeks
First Positive Covid-19 Case In New Canaan Will Close School District For Two Weeks As the first case of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) had surfaced in New Canaan, the public school system in town is now scheduled to be closed for two weeks. The COVID-19 patient has been identified by Gov. Ned Lamont as an elderly man who lives in a private residence in town. It's the third coronavirus case involving a Connecticut resident. "Despite our hopes, COVID-19 is now present in New Canaan," said Superintendent of Schools Bryan D. Luizzi in a letter to parents. Luizzi said all of the district's schools, which serve more than 4,000 students, will be closed for 14 days beginn…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Teen Charged Following Online 'Chatter' Directed At New Canaan HS Teen Charged Following Online 'Chatter' Directed At New Canaan HS
Teen Charged Following Online 'Chatter' Directed At New Canaan HS A 17-year-old juvenile has been charged with breach of peace for allegedly posting worrisome "chatter" online that was directed at New Canaan High School. The New Canaan teen was issued a juvenile summons following an investigation by New Canaan Police, said Lt. Jason Ferraro. The department had an increased presence at the school on Friday, Jan. 17, after several students voiced concerns after seeing the online posts. School officials contacted police after they were contacted by the students. No specific threat was made, school officials said. But out of an abundance of caution and to m…

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by Kathy Reakes
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Teen Charged With Breach Of Peace Following Online 'Chatter' Directed At New Canaan HS Teen Charged With Breach Of Peace Following Online 'Chatter' Directed At New Canaan HS
Teen Charged With Breach Of Peace Following Online 'Chatter' Directed At New Canaan HS This story has been updated. A 17-year-old juvenile has been charged with breach of peace for allegedly posting worrisome "chatter" online that was directed at New Canaan High School. The New Canaan teen was issued a juvenile summons following an investigation by New Canaan Police, said Lt. Jason Ferraro. The department had an increased presence at the school on Friday, Jan. 17, after several students voiced concerns after seeing the online posts. School officials contacted police after they were contacted by the students. No specific threat was made, school officials said. But out of an…

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by Kathy Reakes