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Somers Schools Tusker Talk

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00:11:13

Superintendent's Update September 30, 2021

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2021/09/30

In today's Superintendent's Update, Dr. Ray Blanch has news on when the county-sponsored random COVID-19 testing program will begin in the schools. Somers Middle School Principal Jeff Getman joins the conversation with an update on the implementation of the International Baccalaureate Middle Years Programme.

00:05:46

Superintendent's Update Sept 23, 2021 Fun New Athlete...

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2021/09/23

In today's Superintendent Update, Dr. Raymond Blanch shares an update on the busing situation and driver shortage, the random COVID testing program in our schools, and a fun new video series featuring our high school student-athletes.

00:09:44

Superintendent's Update 9.9.21 New year, busing...

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2021/09/09

In today's Superintendent's Update on September 9, 2021, Dr. Ray Blanch discusses the start of the new school year, including a significant bus driver shortage that is impacting students, and a new COVID-19 testing program in the schools.

00:07:51

June 24, 2021 Final Superintendent's Update for the Year

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2021/06/24

In the final Superintendent's Update on the Tusker Talk podcast, Dr. Blanch shares the common theme he heard from student speakers at the middle and high school graduations, as well as how the district will share any updated guidelines the state sends regarding the new school year. Need to get in touch with a school principal over the summer? Dr. Blanch tells you how. Have a great summer, Somers!

00:05:13

Graduation update, Juneteenth - Superintendent's...

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2021/06/17

In today's Superintendent's Update on June 17, 2021, Dr. Blanch shares another update on graduation, as well as a reminder about the recognition of Juneteenth in the Somers schools.

00:04:36

Superintendent's Update 6/10/21 New graduation plan

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2021/06/10

In today's Somers Superintendent's Update on June 10, 2021, Dr. Blanch shares the new plan to have all students graduate at the same time.

00:03:45

Superintendent's Update 6/3/21

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2021/06/03

In today's Superintendent's Update, Dr. Ray Blanch discusses the updated guidance he is expecting to hear from New York State about mask wearing outside at school, as well as a positive change in how graduations will be held at the middle school and the high school.

00:06:01

Superintendent's Update May 20, 2021

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2021/05/20

In today's Superintendent's Update, Dr. Blanch shares some hopeful news about graduations at the middle school and high school.

00:08:20

Superintendent's Update May 13, 2021 - Are snow days...

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2021/05/13

Are snow days a luxury of the past? Find out in today's Superintendent's Update with Dr. Ray Blanch. Dr. Blanch also discusses car parade changes and gives a shout out to Somers' fantastic school nurses for all the work they do every day.

00:08:23

Superintendent's Update 5.6.21 Teacher Appreciation

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2021/05/06

In this May 6, 2021 Superintendent's Update, Dr. Ray Blanch talks about a school year like no other, and how Somers teachers rose to the occasion. During this Teacher Appreciation week, Dr. Blanch acknowledges teachers' hard work and what he saw in abundance.

00:10:21

Superintendent's Update April 29, 2021 COVID Protocol...

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2021/04/29

In today's Superintendent's Update on the Tusker Talk podcast, Somers Superintendent Dr. Ray Blanch discusses some changes to the district's COVID protocol, along with an update to this year's school calendar in recognition of the Juneteenth holiday.

00:08:06

Superintendent's Update April 22, 2021 Supporting...

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2021/04/22

In today's Superintendent's update, Dr. Ray Blanch discusses the expectation that more students than ever will need some extra support this fall when everyone returns to school. Whether it is social-emotional support, academic support, or advanced learning support, Dr. Blanch explains the changes that will take place in the student support structure at all four schools in Somers.

00:09:15

April 15, 2021 Superintendent's Update - Graduation...

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2021/04/15

Somers High School is planning for the class of 2021's graduation! What will it look like? The answer to that as well as some updated guidelines from the NY State Department of Health in this week's Superintendent's Update with Dr. Ray Blanch.

00:08:16

Superintendent's Update April 8, 2021 Budget help...

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2021/04/08

In today's Superintendent's Update on April 8, 2021, Dr. Ray Blanch talks about the financial aid that the Somers Central School District will receive from the State of New York for next year's budget, as well as the amount the district will receive from the federal COVID Relief Bill.

00:07:24

Superintendent's Update March 25, 2021 Reentry and...

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2021/03/25

In this week's Superintendent's update, Dr. Ray Blanch gives an update on the reentry plan for seventh through 12th graders, randomized COVID testing after spring break, and shares his picks in two different March Madness tournaments.

00:10:45

Superintendent's Update March 18, 2021

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2021/03/18

In today's Superintendent's Update, Dr. Ray Blanch and Somers Middle School principal Jeff Getman discuss the 40 Developmental Assets survey that students in grades 6 through 12 have been taking. They also talk about the modified reentry plan for the middle and high schools.

00:09:27

Superintendent's Update March 11, 2010 Reentry Plan...

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2021/03/11

On today's Superintendent's update, Dr. Ray Blanch discusses updates to the Somers Central School District's reentry plan for seventh through twelfth graders, as well as an energy savings plan that voters will consider at the budget vote in May.

00:09:54

Superintendent's Update with Ray Blanch 3.4.21...

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2021/03/04

On today's Superintendent's Update Dr. Raymond Blanch shares the exciting news that all Somers Central School District employees have access to COVID-19 vaccines today, Thursday March 4th through Saturday, March 6th.

00:09:39

Superintedent's Update February 25, 2021

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2021/02/25

In today's Superintendent Update, Dr. Ray Blanch discusses the Tusker University event for parents run by faculty and staff last night, and gives an update on when all Somers students might be able to return to school full time.

00:14:07

Superintendent's Update 2/11/21 - Returning All...

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2021/02/11

In today's Superintendent's Update, Dr. Blanch discusses bringing all students back into schools full time. Somers students in kindergarten through sixth grade have been in person since the start of the school year, and with the advent of the COVID-19 vaccines, the district is forming a plan to bring older students back as well.

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