Seco Scoop
Arroyo Seco Jr. High School -- February 28, 2020
Principal's Message
Hello Seco Families,
The school year is quickly moving along. March 12 is a minimum day. The end of the 3rd Quarter is March 20. Please take note of the additional upcoming events and the important dates for 8th Grade High School Registration.
Please read the information below about the upcoming census. It is very important that everyone participates -- it helps determine allocation of money for schools, parks, public health, and many other programs and services.
See below for information about the coronavirus. As we receive updates from the district, we will pass them along.
Have a great weekend.
Upcoming Events
March 4: Late Start schedule
March 11: Late Start schedule
March 12: Districtwide Minimum Day (11:35 am dismissal)
March 13: 'Rroyo Rodeo Roundup Dance 5-7 pm
March 18: Late Start schedule
March 23: PAC meeting 8:30 am K Hall
March 20: End of 3rd Quarter
March 25: Late Start schedule
April 1: Late Start schedule
April 2: Minimum Day (11:35 am dismissal) & Open House
April 3: Minimum Day (11:35 am dismissal)
April 6-10: Spring Break (no school)
Important Dates for 8th Grade HS Registration
March 16
Students receive info about Saugus ASB and Athletics through PE classes.
March 18
Saugus Elective Day: representatives from various electives come and share information through PE classes.
March 19
Students receive information about JROTC (Junior Reserve Officers’ Training Corps) through their P.E. classes.
March 20
Saugus Counselors come and share through history classes what to expect in high school. Students receive registration guides (review with your child).
March 26
Freshman Orientation at Saugus High School for both parents and students. Athletics information will also be presented in the Saugus Gym.
April 13 – 17
Saugus Registration: students sit down one on one with a high school counselor and choose their classes. Registration is by team through history classes.
Update on Coronavirus
There are understandably concerns about the new Coronavirus. The district is having ongoing discussions and monitoring the situation as it evolves. The following information is from the LA County Office of Education:
The most important thing we can do is to make sure that people who feel sick need to stay home – and that the best prevention against any virus is to wash our hands often (please see the information below about steps for hand washing, and share with your children).
It is important to remember that there is currently only one confirmed case of the novel coronavirus in L.A. County involving a resident of Wuhan City, China. At this time there are no plans for imminent school closures.
For more information about coronavirus, please see these FAQ's from the CDC:
US Census
Please read this very important information about an event that will take place in Spring 2020: the U.S. Census. The census is a count of all people living in the U.S. and takes place every 10 years. It is simple and confidential to complete. For the first time, you can respond online. You will receive a unique identifying number in the mail, which will allow you to fill out the online form beginning in March 2020. It will ask questions about your household such as how many people reside in your home, date of birth, race, and sex. Here are some things you should know:
Your identity remains anonymous. Any personal information you provide on the census form is protected by law and cannot be shared with anyone or any other federal agency. Regardless of your immigration status, the information cannot be used against you or to invade the privacy of you or any members of your family.
The Census is important. The Census is important because it helps to decide how much federal money our schools will get over the next ten years, and how much money our state will get for our parks, neighborhood improvements, public health, transportation, and many other programs and services.
The Census is safe. All the data collected through the census is protected under Title 13 of the U.S. Code. Records are confidential for 72 years by law. All U.S. Census Bureau employees swear a lifetime oath to protect respondent information. The U.S. Census will never share a respondent’s personal information with other government agencies. Data is only released in summary tables; no individual records are released. The penalty for wrongful disclosure is up to 5 years imprisonment and/or a fine of $250,000.
What do you need to do? Complete the short and easy form online. If you don’t have a computer at home, you can use one at a library or at a location in your community clearly identified Census Questionnaire Assistance Center.
Your kids count, so make sure to count them when you fill out the census form in Spring 2020!
Arroyo Seco Jr. High School
Email: akeyne@hartdistrict.org
Website: arroyosecojuniorhigh.org
Phone: 661-296-0991