by Frederick Weissbach | Jun 24, 2021 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
I am amazed by our success in navigating the COVID-19 labyrinth. Thanks to a robust set of campus safety protocols, the cooperation of everyone, especially our remarkably resilient students in adapting to new circumstances, weekly testing, steady leadership, and some...
by Frederick Weissbach | May 26, 2021 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
We just heard some good news. Our final COVID-19 tests for the year, which took place two days ago, are all negative! This means that we were able to keep contagion away from campus throughout this school year. What was our strategy? First, we implemented a robust set...
by Frederick Weissbach | Apr 21, 2021 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
Parents of a first-year day student recently sent me the following email. Their message affirms that personal transformation is possible in the midst of the pandemic. Dear Fred: Looking back at Faith’s first year at Franklin, we can honestly say many positive...
by Frederick Weissbach | Apr 9, 2021 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
In the years before the pandemic, Franklin Academy offered a rich and varied off-campus weekend activities program. As a result, students and teachers regularly traveled to 5K fun runs throughout Connecticut. Hopefully, our participation in these road races will...
by Frederick Weissbach | Apr 5, 2021 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
I am writing with happy news. Our first set of spring trimester COVID testing has come back negative! Thank you all for your sacrifice and diligence as you follow our safety procedure requests; it has made all the difference! We look forward to one more week of...
by Frederick Weissbach | Mar 10, 2021 | COVID-19, Headmaster's Blog
Our continuing success in keeping the campus contagion-free throughout the fall and winter is a reason for optimism. Meanwhile, pandemic metrics are moving in the right direction across the country. Low numbers in Connecticut, Middlesex County, and East Haddam are...
