CUSD Newsletter
March 17, 2021
"THE WORLD IS FULL OF MAGIC THINGS, PATIENTLY WAITING FOR OUR SENSES TO GROW SHARPER."
-William Butler Yeats
Message from Superintendent Mueller
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
Thank you for your continued understanding and support of our school community as we navigate the dynamic circumstances of the pandemic. Our actions remain guided by responsible and hopeful decision-making, and are focused on the health, safety, and well-being of our entire CUSD family.
We want to share some updates for this week:
Security Cameras
We are pleased to announce that, in alignment with CUSD Safety Committee goals, approximately 60 security cameras have been installed in and around our school sites. In partnership with the Coronado Police Department, access to the camera feed has been afforded to the CPD Dispatch Center in case of an emergency or a call for assistance.
Spectator Guidance for Athletic Events
We are excited to share that CIF Sports have resumed in CUSD and across San Diego County! As our student-athletes return to our fields, pool, track, and courts for competition, guidelines for spectators have been released. It is critical that we adhere to the attached guidance (immediate family members only, mandatory mask wearing, 6’ physical distancing, capacity limitations, etc.). CUSD will enforce these practices to ensure that the abbreviated sports seasons will not be disrupted. Thank you for your cooperation and understanding - Go Islanders!
Promotions & Graduation
On March 23, we anticipate updated guidance on promotion and graduation celebrations from the County of Public Health (CPH). It is our goal to host safe in-person experiences to honor our students with safe end-of-year activities and events. We will continue to update our community as additional information is provided.
Our efforts to curb the spread of the virus and expand experiences for students are interdependent with what is happening beyond CUSD. While we see encouraging and positive signs with San Diego moving to the red tier, and increased access to vaccinations and testing for students and staff, we must remain vigilant and purposeful in our actions. Thank you for your commitment to the health and safety of our entire community.
Respectfully,
Karl J. Mueller
Superintendent
CUSD Grab-and-Go Meal Service
Grab-and-Go Meal Service at Village Elementary and Silver Strand
When: Every Monday (except Holidays)
Location: Multi-Purpose Rooms at VES (H Street) and Silver Strand Elementary
Distribution Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (while supplies last)
Next Distribution Dates: Monday, 3/22 beginning at 3:30 PM.
>The USDA has now approved universal feeding for all children between the ages of 1-18 years through June 2021 as long as the district is in a distance learning environment.
Meal distribution will continue every Monday while students are in a distance learning environment. The USDA has now approved universal feeding for all children between the ages of 1-18 years through June 2021 as long as the district is in a distance learning environment. They have recognized the need for this around the country and have decided to move forward with it. All children will get free meals regardless of meal status (free/reduced/paid). Children are not required to be students of the Coronado Unified School District.
All families with children 18 and under will be able to pick up free breakfast and lunch meals via curb-side pick-up. Each child will receive one bag that contains 7 days’ worth of meals for breakfast and lunch. Meals may consist of packaged, refrigerated, and/or frozen items (heating instructions will be provided). District and school staff will start "Grab and Go Distribution" of meal bags at 3:30 PM, and will stop once all bags are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
All meals will be distributed curb-side to decrease the risk of exposure. Bags will be placed into automobile trunks-they will not be handed through the vehicle window for the protection of both our staff and vehicle occupants. Only those in cars will be served meals during this pick-up window, no walk-ups or bicycles are allowed in order to maintain social distancing protocols. If you are unable to pick-up meals by car or during the scheduled distribution time, please email Charity.Campbell@coronadousd.net on Mondays before 2:00 PM and we will schedule an alternative window to pick-up a meal.
Meals may not be distributed to students. Students who are receiving meals are encouraged to be physically present at the time of pick-up. Additionally, adults may pick up meals for students not present by printing and submitting this form at the time of pick-up. No meals will be distributed to parents/guardians without a child present or a form submitted at time of pick up due to state regulations.
Meals are available for all children aged 18 and under. Children are not required to be students of the Coronado Unified School District. Our incredible Child Nutrition Service team members and volunteers have served over 245,000 meals since this program began. We are prepared to serve meals weekly to over 830 children (11,620 meals in total). As demands increase, we will continue to increase the number of meals we prepare in order to accommodate the needs of our entire school community. This is free for all children, regardless of meal status - please spread the word!
Daily lunch meals, free of charge, for those students who need them. Pre-order, one week in advance from Charity Campbell, Director of Child Nutrition Services. For more information or questions, please email: charity.campbell@coronadousd.net.
Pandemic-EBT Extension and new 2.0 Release
P-EBT provides food benefits to help families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals through the federal School Breakfast or National School Lunch Programs. The federal government granted states authority, pending federal plan approval, to provide P-EBT benefits for the entire 2020-2021 school year. To provide P-EBT benefits for the 2020-21 school year, states must develop and submit a P-EBT plan for federal approval. The CDSS and CDE are working in partnership to submit a plan as soon as possible. For more information regarding this program please see the website link below.
Caught Being Awesome!
As our educators, parents, and community come together to connect, challenge, and champion our students during the COVID Pandemic, we are humbled by the outpouring of compliments during these trying times. What a positive testament to our CUSD family!
- Megan Dalo and her team have been working hard to plan, prepare, and execute the 2021 annual Village Elementary Jog-A-Thon. She has come up with a fun creative way for the whole community to enjoy one of our favorite annual events in a safe and socially distanced way. She has out many hours and thought to this and we are so excited to have our Jog-a-thon in April!!! Thank you, Megan and the Jog-a-thon team for being champions for our kids and our school!
- Michelle Walker is the epitome of "Connect, Challenge, & Champion Every Child, Every Day". I tell her every few weeks that certain students have turned in work for her, and that it's in her box. Each time she asks who, and when I tell her, her eyes widen and she gets so excited. She claps, or puts her fist up in the air, or "dances an Irish jig." And this is in reaction to many different students! I think she is genuinely happy she has gotten through to these students, and they have turned a corner. What a wonderful, involved, and caring teacher!
- Audrey refers to CUSD teacher childcare as "Sawi School" and she LOVES her time with him. He makes it fun, engaging, and connects with each child every day. My husband and I are so thankful for this program run by Mr. Sawi. We have seen such a tremendous difference in her SEL well-being. Thank you Mr. Sawi for being such a light in these challenging times for our kids.
- Multiple parents, students, and staff have recognized the following staff for their support, guidance, and going above and beyond for our CUSD family: Robyn Fullmer, Josh Barbera, Ashlee Phair, Kathy Wood, and Janet Jimenez.
Click here to recognize an employee or volunteer who goes above and beyond to make a difference. Those who are "caught" will receive a copy of the positive words that were shared about them and a "Caught Being Awesome" decal. Please take a minute or two to brighten someone else's day!
Important Resources and Document Links
Adhere to Social Distancing
About CUSD
Email: information@coronadousd.net
Website: coronadousd.net/
Location: 201 6th Street, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 522-8900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoUSD/