Dust affecting student, teacher health

continued from page 1 in a dusty room from 8:30 am to 3:00 pm is good for my health.” Ms. Wielgus did however state that the “administration has been receptive to my concerns and had the project manager talk to me. He put temporary tiles on one half of the ceiling, and we are still waiting on the other.”

The administration is aware that this issue continues to affect learning and claims they are doing anything they can to help. Rabbi Galpert disclosed that he and the other principals have received complaints and said they are “trying to mitigate in multiple ways, including extra cleaning and air monitoring.” He also stated that students shouldn’t be worried because “it is safe to breathe.”

As students continue to feel the effects, Nurse Kleinbart advises “wearing masks, washing your face frequently, and maybe using nasal spray if you really need” to combat the effects of the dust caused by the construction.