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New Canaan Schools Welcome Four Students From Hurricane-Ravaged Islands

NEW CANAAN, Conn. — The New Canaan School District has welcomed and enrolled four students from hurricane-ravaged areas — three from St. Thomas and one from Puerto Rico, according to the New Canaan Advertiser. 

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and Schools Superintendent Aresta Johnson present Juan Casiano of Puerto Rico with a new backpack as he gets ready to attend school in Bridgeport. New Canaan has also enrolled students from the hurricane-ravaged area.

Bridgeport Mayor Joe Ganim and Schools Superintendent Aresta Johnson present Juan Casiano of Puerto Rico with a new backpack as he gets ready to attend school in Bridgeport. New Canaan has also enrolled students from the hurricane-ravaged area.

Photo Credit: Meredith Guinness

The Connecticut Association of Boards of Education instructed school officials across the state that students who are homeless after the storms may be relocating to attend school.

Lizette D’Amico, K-12 World Language and English Language Learner (ELL) administrator for the New Canaan schools, said the department is helping the students to transition into their new homes, the Advertiser said. 

The Bridgeport Public Schools have also welcomed a number of students from Puerto Rico, most of whom are staying with relatives in the city because of damage and extensive power outages on the island. (Click here for the story from Daily Voice.) Most schools remain closed in Puerto Rico after two hurricanes caused extensive damage on the island last month.  

More students from Puerto Rico are expected to enroll in Connecticut schools as more flights become available this month for residents to leave.  

Click here for the story at the New Canaan Advertiser. 

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