Ohlone School Closure Information
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Free Meals Tonight (Wednesday)!
It Was Wonderful to See Everyone Back Today!
Ohlone OPEN for school Wednesday 1/18/23!
At approximately 1:15 today (Tuesday) the evacuation orders for the Pajaro area were changed to warnings, so people are able to return to their homes and buses will be able to pick up and drop off students in the neighborhood (unless there is some other road closure).
I will add the letter from Dr. Rodriguez as soon as it is released.
I look forward to seeing everyone in the morning!
FREE Meals Tuesday 1/17 & Wednesday 1/18 5:00 at Assumption Church in Pajaro
Today - 1/17 - El Charrito donated hot meals; families can pick up at 5 PM.
Tomorrow - 1/18 - Meals on Wheels donated hot meals; families can pick up at 5 PM.
Ohlone School Will be closed Tuesday 1/17/23
Due to ongoing evacuation orders and safety issues, Ohlone, Pajaro Middle School, and Hall District School will be closed Tuesday 1/17. Watsonville High School and all other PVUSD schools will be in session. Please see the letter below from Dr. Rodriguez for more information and links to resources.
PVUSD Food and Nutrition Services Department will offer students of closed
schools free cold and ready-to-heat school meals (breakfast, lunch and supper) for the
day at Family Engagement and Wellness Center at 530 Palm Avenue (on the campus of EA hall Middle School) from 9:30 to 11:30 AM.
The Watsonville YMCA is still offering free childcare. Please scroll down for details.
We will let you know about Wednesday as soon as the decision has been made.
Childcare Available Tuesday 1/17/23
The following is a message from the Extended Learning Department regarding Emergency childcare services for impacted families on school sites; limited number of spaces available.
Details of program: To support families who are currently in evacuation warnings/orders due to potential flooding, PVUSD is working with YMCA of Watsonville to offer FREE childcare.
Free Childcare Dates: Tuesday 1/17, 8:30am - 6:00 pm
Priority: Families currently in evacuations or potential warning orders due to flooding
* Students who need childcare due to school closure can attend as space allows; priority will be given students currently under evacuation order
Grades: Tk-8th, current PVUSD students
Schools: Ann Soldo, Calabasas, Hall District, MacQuiddy, Ohlone, Pajaro Middle School and Lakeview Middle School
Application/Enrollment Form: Enrollment forms will need to be filled out at the YMCA
YMCA Watsonville
Address: 27 Sudden St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Phone: (831) 728-9622
Further information:
The YMCA Childcare is open from 8:30 am -6:00 pm. Parents need to drop off and pick up children. Children do not need to stay the whole duration.
If you have specific questions, please contact Isabel for YMCA Childcare specific questions at (831)728-9622 or PVUSD's Expanded Learning Office at
(831)786-2360 or at extended_learning@pvusd.net
Thank you.
Cuidado de Niños de Emergencia para Escuelas Afectados
El siguiente es un mensaje del Departamento de Aprendizaje Extendido sobre los servicios de cuidado infantil de emergencia para las familias afectadas por el cierre de escuelas - cupo limitado.
Detalles del programa: Para apoyar a las familias que actualmente se encuentran en advertencias/órdenes de evacuación debido a posibles inundaciones, PVUSD está trabajando con YMCA de Watsonville para ofrecer cuidado de niños GRATIS.
Prioridad: familias actualmente en evacuaciones o posibles órdenes de advertencia debido a inundaciones
* Los estudiantes que necesitan cuidado de niños debido al cierre de la escuela pueden asistir según lo permita el espacio; se dará prioridad a los estudiantes actualmente bajo orden de evacuación
Grados: Tk-8th, estudiantes actuales de PVUSD
Escuelas: Ann Soldo, Calabasas, Hall District, MacQuiddy, Ohlone, Pajaro Middle School y Lakeview Middle School
Solicitud/Formulario de inscripción: Los formularios de inscripción deberán completarse mañana en la YMCA, empezando a las 8:30 am.
YMCA Watsonville
Dirección: 27 Sudden St, Watsonville, CA 95076
Teléfono: (831) 728-9622
Más información:
El cuidado de niños de YMCA está abierto de 8:30 a. m. a 6:00 p. m. Los padres deben dejar y recoger a los niños. Los niños no necesitan quedarse toda la duración.
Si tiene preguntas específicas, comuníquese con Isabel para preguntas específicas de YMCA Childcare al (831) 728-9622 o con la Oficina de aprendizaje ampliado de PVUSD al
(831)786-2360 o en extended_learning@pvusd.net
Gracias.
Friday, January 13: A Message for Our Families and Students
Talk to your children about what is going on and reassure them that you will keep them safe. Let them ask you any questions they might have. Don't try to hide the situation from them, but be careful about what they are exposed to.
In case any of our students are worried about the school or their teacher, we made a short video with photos and messages from tOhlone. Not every teacher was able to include a message, but please assure your child that all of the teachers and staff at Ohlone are safe and will be back with them soon.
We don't know if school will be open Tuesday yet. PVUSD and safety officials are monitoring conditions closely and will decide Monday afternoon. We will let you know as soon as a decision in made. Be safe.
Support Group for Students That Have Been Evacuated From Their Home
A question for Dr. Rodriguez:
My child is suffering from being evacuated from our home. What help can you give my daughter?
For immediate needs over this long weekend, the PVUSD Family Engagement & Wellness Center (530 Palm Avenue, Watsonville) will provide a drop-in support group, tomorrow, Saturday, January 14. Families may bring their students enrolled in grades K-5 from 2:30-3:30 and their students enrolled in grades 6-12 from 3:30-4:30. There will be hot chocolate and a safe, comfortable space for students to connect and process some of what they are going through with the resident Mental Health Clinician. Depending on demand, this “Cocoa Circle” will continue for the next few Saturdays. Families can also pick up free food at the SHFB Food Co-Op and check in about other available resources with our Healthy Start Registration Technician while they wait for their students. This link has more information from the PVUSD Family Engagement & Wellness Center.
Ohlone Will Be Closed Friday January 13
Rescheduled Awards Assembly from January 13 to January 27
PVUSD is currently considering all conditions and will make a decision about closing Ohlone and other schools this afternoon.
Ohlone School Closed Thursday 1/12/23
Free childcare is available at the YMCA Thursday. More information is below.
There is also a flyer that lists many resources available to families that have had to evacuate.
We will let you know about Friday as soon as the decision is made.
Please stay safe everyone.
A Trip to Rolling Hills Middle School
In just a few minutes, Graciela and Sylvia from Food Services packed up all the lunches they were about to serve so the children could eat while waiting for their families. Mrs. Jacobson, Natalie from the office, and our reading teachers went ahead of the buses so familiar faces would be waiting for them when they arrived. Mr. Feldman and Mrs. Nichols rode the bus with the kindergarteners so they wouldn't be frightened. Several other teachers followed the buses to Rolling Hills so we would know Ohlone students were safe and happy and being taken care of.
The children behaved wonderfully. They were calm and helpful and followed instructions. After lunch they played games, colored, and read while they waited for parents to come. Everyone said what responsible and well-behaved students they are. I agree!
Thank you for your patience today.
Ohlone is Back in Session Wednesday!
Evacuation Order- 9:00 Monday for Pajaro and the surrounding areas
An evacuation order was issued for the area in and around Pajaro at 9:00 this morning. You can see the map at the link below. Everyone in the area should evacuate. The link also shows evacuation points and shelter locations if you need them.
Se emitió una orden de evacuación para el área de Pájaro y sus alrededores a las 9:00 de esta mañana. Puedes ver el mapa en el siguiente enlace. Todos en el área deben evacuar. El enlace también muestra puntos de evacuación y lugares de refugio si los necesita.
https://www.co.monterey.ca.us/government/departments-a-h/administrative-office/office-of-emergency-services/incidents/2023-winter-storm-atmospheric-river
2023 Winter Storm/ Atmospheric River | Monterey County, CA
www.co.monterey.ca.usPossible Flooding Along Pajaro River
More schools to close Monday & Tuesday
Ohlone Elementary School
Website: https://www.ohlone.pvusd.net/
Location: 21 Bay Farms Road, Royal Oaks, CA, USA
Phone: 831-728-6977
Twitter: @OhloneOtters831