Lion's Roar
February 6, 2021
Upcoming Events!
February 1 - Kindergarten Registration Begins
February 8 - USD Board Meeting @ 6:00pm
February 15-19 - President's Week - NO SCHOOL
February 24 - HSC Meeting @ 7:00pm
Office Hours with Mrs. Lopez (Added Session!)
Topic: Review of Board Meeting and Reopening Discussions
Join Zoom Meeting
https://unionsd.zoom.us/j/83703702089?pwd=T1FseFVRWWVaNHc4bTZHSWZqNWl1dz09
Meeting ID: 837 0370 2089
Passcode: 431713
Board Meeting Details
Board Meeting | Monday, February 8, 2021 at 6 PM
Join us on Monday evening for the February Regular Board Meeting. Discussion topics include an update on the reopening of schools, an update on Governor Newsom's proposed 2021-2022 budget, and a School Board Report from Noddin Elementary.
Visit the Virtual Board Meeting page on our website for the meeting agenda and livestream link.
Update on Reopening Plans
As a reminder:
Safety protocols: Union School District is in alignment with Santa Clara County Health Department and California Safe Schools for All guidelines for returning students to in person instruction. Our approved safety protocols include daily home health screens, mask requirements for all students and staff, physical distancing, campus cleaning and disinfecting protocols, as well as other measures while on school campuses.
Classroom Capacity: To ensure the necessary space for physical distancing in classrooms, in-person classroom capacity will be restricted per state and county requirements. Cohort sizes may be adjusted downward when the available classroom has less space than the standard.
Teacher/Class assignments: Every effort will be made to keep students with their currently assigned teacher, however there may be assignment changes based on how many students choose to remain in distance learning instruction as well as the number of staff able to return.
Placement priority: Our priority is to keep students with their current teacher(s) whenever
possible. When we cannot accommodate all students in a particular class, students in these categories will be prioritized:
- An Individualized Education Plan (IEP)
- Struggled with attendance during distance learning
- Struggled academically with multiple failing grades or a need for additional intervention supports
- English language learners, low socio-economic status, homeless or foster youth
Sibling Schedules: Every effort will be made to keep siblings on the same schedule. Should you have additional scheduling concerns, please contact me directly.
[IMPORTANT PLEASE READ] Needs to be Completed Before Your Child Can Attend In-Person
You may have received an email from "Registration Support" with the subject line "Union School District - Emergency Data Update 2020-2021 School Year". This is the Emergency Update Form that parents and guardians typically complete on or following Back to School Night.
This is not a spam email. Please update any needed contact information so we have the most current information on file. This MUST be completed before you can bring your child back on campus.
If you didn't receive this email in the last couple of days, then you have already been checked off as completing this form.
Recognizing Black History Month at Lietz
Check out these Assemblies!
We have two very exciting assemblies set up for Black History Month! Aesha Ash, former Lietz parent, and founder of The Swan Dreams Project will present to students on Monday 2/8. Our second presenter is Maynard Okereke, from the Hip Hop Science Show, on 2/11. Please take note of the days/times of the assemblies below. You will not want to miss this!
Your students all have access to Epic! which has a great collection of books you could read with them!
Monday, February 8th with Aesha Ash (former Lietz Parent)
Link to Website: The Swan Dreams Project
Whole School Assembly
1:00pm
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://unionsd.zoom.us/j/89059477842
Meeting ID: 890 5947 7842
Thursday, February 11th with Hip Hop MD
Link to Website: Hip Hop Science Show
Grades K-2. 1:00-1:30
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://unionsd.zoom.us/j/86321933749
Meeting ID: 863 2193 3749
Grades 3-5. 1:30-2:00
Join Zoom Meeting:
https://unionsd.zoom.us/j/87897458180
Meeting ID: 878 9745 8180
Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten Online Registration begins February 1, 2021. Union School District has online registration. The link for online registration will be posted on the district and school websites. If you do not have computer access, please contact our office. To be eligible for Kindergarten in the fall, a child’s 5th birthday must be on or before September 1, 2021. If a child’s 5th birthday is between September 2 and December 2, 2021, s/he is eligible to attend Transitional Kindergarten during the 2021-22 school year. More information regarding registration can be found on the district website (www. unionsd.org) under “Parents."
Check out the Kindergarten Information Packets:
English:
http://bit.ly/usd-kinder21
Spanish:
http://bit.ly/usd-kinder21esp
School-Wide Spirit Days
Spirit Dates and Themes:
2/26: Sport Your Favorite Sporting Team Day
3/19: Decade Day
4/23: We're Outta This World Day (Think Outer Space!)
Spirit Day photos will be featured in our newsletter and on our website!
Useful Resources
Sandya Lopez
Email: lopezs@unionsd.org
Website: www.lietz.unionsd.org
Location: 5300 Carter Avenue, San Jose
Phone: (408) 264-8314
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lietzelementary/
Twitter: @LietzPrincipal