by Frederick Weissbach | Mar 12, 2022 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
This past Friday was a beautiful day on campus. Taking advantage of the weather, students gathered outside after Community Meeting to make table reservations with their friends for our π Day formal dinner this coming Monday, March 14. I grabbed my camera for the first...
by Frederick Weissbach | Feb 24, 2022 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
We are about to begin the fourth quint of the 2021-2022 school year. Our faculty returned to work today, and we look forward to student arrivals this Sunday. Here is a brief checklist of tasks to be completed during the remaining days of mid-winter break. Students...
by Frederick Weissbach | Feb 5, 2022 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
The final week of the third quint is about to begin. So far, the conscientious practice of safety protocols by students, parents, and colleagues has prevented any problems with COVID-19 on campus. Now, the community spread of the Omicron variant across Connecticut has...
by Frederick Weissbach | Jan 16, 2022 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
We tested all students and staff this past Friday. Today we learned that Franklin Academy is 98% COVID-free with only two “inconclusive tests” requiring a redo. I am delighted to share this great news with everyone! I also want to thank our parents and...
by Frederick Weissbach | Jan 7, 2022 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
We face a big challenge as we repopulate campus and resume classes. Yesterday the daily test positivity rate in Connecticut was almost 25%. This percentage of new cases of COVID-19 ranks among the highest in the state since the start of the pandemic. Therefore, we...
by Frederick Weissbach | Sep 17, 2021 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
As I enjoyed the dynamic interactions between Franklin Academy teachers, parents, and students during our opening weekend, I wondered if recent vaccinations would keep us safe. After all, our students come to us from across the United States and sometimes from around...
