Linda Vista ES Weekly Update #21
February 21st, 2023
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Summer School Information
This week, San Diego Unified sent out the following information about the summer learning opportunities available to enrolled students. Please know that Linda Vista will not be hosting these opportunities, but surrounding schools within the Kearny Cluster will.
This past week, your child will received an enrollment form for your consideration. Should you and your family want to pursue this, please complete the form and have your child return it to their teacher.
San Diego Unified School District is excited to announce a variety of summer learning opportunities so you can create the best summer experience.The window to enroll in the Summer Academic Program, Extended School Year (ESY), and PrimeTime Summer is now open.Participation in summer programs is not required, however we encourage families to take advantage of these fun and educational summer enrichment opportunities available only to current San Diego Unified students.
The summer learning opportunities are no cost to San Diego Unified families.
Families can choose from the following program options:
The elementary, middle, and high school summer experience will support the academic and social-emotional needs of our students. The Summer Academic Program is open to ALL currently enrolled students including students receiving special education services. Classes are taught by San Diego Unified educators at designated schools. Education specialists will be assigned to sites to help support staff in meeting the needs of all learners. The Summer Academic Program goes from June 20 through July 21, 2023.
The enrollment window for the Summer Academic Program is February 6 through April 14, 2023. Summer academic enrollment takes place at the students' current school of attendance. Every student who enrolls is guaranteed a space in the Summer Academic Program.
Students participating in the ESY/Summer Academic Program can also participate in PrimeTime Summer or Level Up enrichment programs to create the best summer experience. Please note students must be enrolled in the ESY/Summer Academic Program in order to be eligible for PrimeTime Summer.
ESY services will be provided at all open schools to students who have ESY services as part of their Individualized Education Program (IEP). Specialized ESY programs will be provided at pre-identified schools. Enrollment is coordinated with the student’s current case manager. There is no enrollment deadline for ESY.
San Diego Unified’s Extended Learning Opportunities Department is working collaboratively with the PrimeTime partner organizations to offer a PrimeTime Summer program at elementary, UTK-8, and middle schools offering district Summer Academic Programs. PrimeTime Summer will provide an engaging environment where students can strengthen their academic skills and participate in enrichment activities within the areas of Art, Science, Music and Athletics.
The application process can be found on the PrimeTime website. The application window is February 6 through March 3, 2023. Spaces are limited, so apply today!
Please note students must be enrolled in the ESY/Summer Academic Program in order to be eligible for PrimeTime Summer. Participation in PrimeTime Summer precludes enrollment in Level Up enrichment programs.
In addition to rewarding learning experiences from our educators, we are also partnering with the San Diego Foundation and dozens of local nonprofits to provide students with afternoon enrichment opportunities and week-long camps at no cost to San Diego Unified families throughout the city. Summer Level Up enrichment programs for all district students grades UTK-12 will be offered by our Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA), Office of College, Career and Technical Education (CCTE), and community partners throughout June, July, and August 2023.
Level Up enrichment opportunities will include sports camps, STEAM- and arts-based experiences, leadership institutes, internships, and accelerated learning opportunities. Enrollment and more information about these programs will be made available to families in the Spring.
To learn more about each of the programs being offered this summer and access applications/enrollment forms, visit our Extended Learning Opportunities website.
Family Friday - 02/24
This Friday, Linda Vista's Counselor, Heather Nauton will share information about our Counseling Program at Linda Vista.
Drop-off & Pick-up
We want to thank all of our families who are exhibiting enormous caution when dropping-off and picking-up our students.
As a safety reminder, please refrain from double-parking when dropping-off and picking-up your child. Double-parking is prohibited by the City of San Diego and has the potential to be extremely dangerous for not only surrounding cars, but students as well.
Additionally, please continue to not park in our neighbors driveways and instead please continue to allot additional time to find parking on our surrounding streets.
Lastly, please do not let children out of your car and have them run across the street. They should always cross at a crosswalk.
Update to COVID-19 Testing @ school
- Effective January 28th COVID testing will shift from weekly site testing to an all home test kit model.
- The Ed Center testing facility will close effective Monday, Jan. 30.
- Home test kits will also be available at the Ed Center front desk M-F 8am - 4pm
- Students and staff that test positive are still encouraged to utilize this self-reporting tool.
- The COVID-19 Dashboard will still be available for families to check the case-rates at our school.
- District contact tracing and case management for students and staff will continue until further notice
- All positive home test results should be reported to our school Health Technician @ rinchaurreguicordova@sandi.net and the self reporting tool .The district contact tracing team will report those positive results to the County Department of Public Health.
Parents as Partners Workshops
San Diego Unified School District's Family Engagement office is holding virtual Parents as Partners Workshops that will focus on How to Help Support Your Child's Reading and Writing . Interpretation will be available in Spanish, Vietnamese, Somali and Tagalog. English Flyer and Spanish Flyer.
Supporting Your Child's Reading from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- March 1, 2023
- May 3, 2023
Supporting Your Chid's Writing from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
- March 8, 2023
- May 10, 2023
Meeting ID: 810 3382 5809
January '23 Farm to School Newsletter
This newsletter shares important information and events from our district's Food and Nutrition Services Department.
Breakfast Available @ 8:30 a.m.
Counseling Corner - Heather Nauton
Last year our School Site Council funded a five day-a-week Counselor. This monthly newsletter is part of a series that Mrs. Nauton will share with families keeping you abreast of what is happening in the Counseling Department this year.
Healthy Choices At School
Please continue to select healthy snacks for your child when sending them to school! We appreciate this so much as it helps our students stay alert and ready to learn through the school day.
Here are some additional resources for healthy snack ideas in both English and Spanish.
Here, too is a link to our Wellness Policy in English and Spanish that shares that we will not be using food
Flu shot information
Multiple high schools have experienced high illness rates due to probable Influenza. So far COVID tests have been negative.
Typical signs and symptoms include cough, sore throat, runny nose, fever, and other upper respiratory infection symptoms.
Below are recommendations to help prevent the spread
Stay home if you are sick
Wash hands frequently
Cover cough and sneeze
Rule out COVID - Take a COVID test!
Avoid close contact with ill persons
Masks can prevent many respiratory infections aside from COVID, like flu
Volunteer Information
We are looking for volunteers in every arena here at Linda Vista and would love for you to join! Please click on this link for more information and to sign up.
If your child is sick...
SDUSD Facts For Parents '22-'23
As we work towards cutting-down on paper copies, San Diego Unified has provided their Facts for Parents online. Here are the versions of this booklet in a variety of languages.
Academic Calendar '22--23
Families, please bookmark this calendar as a reference for the 2022-2023 academic year. It shares what national holidays and District observed breaks we adhere to at Linda Vista.
Recently, the Board of Education passed the instructional calendars for '23-'24 and '24-'25.
You'll note that for the '23-'24 academic year the first day of school is Monday, August 21st and for the '24-'25 the first day of school is Monday, August 12th.
This academic year teachers we will continue to utilize ClassDojo as a means of communication. Here's a link that will connect you with your child's teacher.
Minimum Days - Wednesdays for UTK through 5th Grade
- Thursday, October 13th - Early Intervention Conferences
- Friday, October 14th - Early Intervention Conferences
- Monday, November 14th through Friday, November 18th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Friday, December 16th - Cluster Collaboration Day
- Thursday, March 23rd & Friday, March 24th - Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Wednesday, June 14th - Last Day of School
Additional Modified Days for UTK through 5th Grade
- Wednesday 10/12 - already a modified day, but set-aside for Early Intervention Conferences
- Thursday 10/13
- Friday 10/14
Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Monday, 11/14 through Friday, 11/18
Cluster Collaborative Day
- Friday, December 16
Spring Parent/Teacher Conferences
- Wednesday, 03/22 - already a modified day, but set-aside for Spring Conferences
- Thursday, 03/23
- Friday, 03/24
Last Day of School
- Wednesday, 06/14