Photos: Wilton’s Our Lady of Fatima students head back to school
By Jeannette Ross
on September 1, 2020 12:33 PM
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Our Lady of Fatima kindergartener Harrison McCarthy has his temperature taken before class by nurse Susan Schneider on Monday, Aug. 31.
While some things were different — masks and temperature checks before students went in — some were not.
There were “a few parents with teary eyes — as would be expected on the first day of school,” Miller said.
Waiting just outside the school doors to greet students were teachers, school nurse Susan Schneiderprincipal Stanley Steele, and Father Reggie Norman, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Church.
Photo: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaOur Lady of Fatima kindergartener Harrison McCarthy has his temperature taken before class by nurse Susan Schneider on Monday, Aug. 31.
While some things were different — masks and temperature checks before
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From left, school nurse Susan Schneider, Pre-K teacher Rebecca Nota-Gammardella, principal Stanley Steele, Father Reggie Norman greet students returning to class at Old Lady of Fatima Catholic Academy.
Owing to its small class sizes that are capped at 14, Our Lady of Fatima is planning in-person classes for all students every day. Classes will take place indoors and outside.
A hybrid model is not planned, Steele said when discussing the opening last month. If needed, the school has a template for remote learning.
Pre-K classes will begin Tuesday, Sept. 8.
lessPhoto: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaFrom left, school nurse Susan Schneider, Pre-K teacher Rebecca Nota-Gammardella, principal Stanley Steele, Father Reggie Norman greet students returning to class at Old Lady of Fatima Catholic Academy.
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Our Lady of Fatima eighth grader Chloe Thompson heads to class on the first day of school carrying a beach blanket for classes that may be held outdoors.
Photo: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaOur Lady of Fatima eighth grader Chloe Thompson heads to class on the first day of school carrying a beach blanket for classes that may be held outdoors.
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Our Lady of Fatima second grader Olivia Goldbaum has her temperature taken by school nurse Susan Schneider before going into school.
Photo: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaOur Lady of Fatima second grader Olivia Goldbaum has her temperature taken by school nurse Susan Schneider before going into school.
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First day of school at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Academy brought a line-up of cars to the school on Danbury Road in Wilton.
Photo: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaFirst day of school at Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Academy brought a line-up of cars to the school on Danbury Road in Wilton.
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Our Lady of Fatima students had their temperatures taken before starting classes on Monday, Aug. 31.
Photo: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaOur Lady of Fatima students had their temperatures taken before starting classes on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Our Lady of Fatima principal Stanley Steele greets students on the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 31.
Photo: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaOur Lady of Fatima principal Stanley Steele greets students on the first day of school on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Our Lady of Fatima fourth grader Grace O’Brien has her temperature taken by nurse Susan Schneider.
Photo: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaOur Lady of Fatima fourth grader Grace O’Brien has her temperature taken by nurse Susan Schneider.
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First day of school at Our Lady of Fatima Academy was a joyful event.
Photo: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaFirst day of school at Our Lady of Fatima Academy was a joyful event.
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Our Lady of Fatima nurse Susan Schneider helps first grader Raegyn Hrozenchik on the first day of school.
Photo: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaOur Lady of Fatima nurse Susan Schneider helps first grader Raegyn Hrozenchik on the first day of school.
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Father Reggie Norman welcomes Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Academy students on Aug. 31.
Photo: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaFather Reggie Norman welcomes Our Lady of Fatima Catholic Academy students on Aug. 31.
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Our Lady of Fatima sixth grader Max Fleming and his fourth grade brother Eric head to their first day of class on Aug. 31.
Photo: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaOur Lady of Fatima sixth grader Max Fleming and his fourth grade brother Eric head to their first day of class on Aug. 31.
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Our Lady of Fatima students Briggytte Interiano and sister Julia are greeted by school nurse Susan Schneider.
Photo: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaOur Lady of Fatima students Briggytte Interiano and sister Julia are greeted by school nurse Susan Schneider.
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Our Lady of Fatima sixth grader Siena Criscuolo heads to class after having her temperature checked.
Photo: Photographer / Hearst Connecticut MediaOur Lady of Fatima sixth grader Siena Criscuolo heads to class after having her temperature checked.
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Our Lady of Fatima student Emma Imholt has her temperature taken by school nurse Susan Schneider on the first day of school. Pre-K teacher Rebecca Nota-Gammardella, in background, helps students as they arrive.
Photo: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaOur Lady of Fatima student Emma Imholt has her temperature taken by school nurse Susan Schneider on the first day of school. Pre-K teacher Rebecca Nota-Gammardella, in background, helps students as they arrive.
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A dog watches as “it’s kids” head into Our Lady of Fatima for their first day of class on Monday, Aug. 31.
Photo: Bryan Haeffele / Hearst Connecticut MediaA dog watches as “it’s kids” head into Our Lady of Fatima for their first day of class on Monday, Aug. 31.
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Our Lady of Fatima kindergartener Harrison McCarthy has his temperature taken before class by nurse Susan Schneider on Monday, Aug. 31.
While some things were different — masks and temperature checks before students went in — some were not.
There were “a few parents with teary eyes — as would be expected on the first day of school,” Miller said.
Waiting just outside the school doors to greet students were teachers, school nurse Susan Schneiderprincipal Stanley Steele, and Father Reggie Norman, pastor of Our Lady of Fatima Church.
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Our Lady of Fatima kindergartener Harrison McCarthy has his temperature taken before class by nurse Susan Schneider on Monday, Aug. 31.