CUSD Newsletter
December 2, 2020
"ONCE YOU CHOOSE HOPE, ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE."
- Christopher Reeve
Message from Superintendent Mueller
Good evening,
I hope everyone enjoyed a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving Break.
There is a lot of speculation surrounding an anticipated stay-at-home order by Governor Newsom which may be statewide or only applied in specific parts of the state where the virus transmission is dangerously high. If/when this action is taken, this directive will differ in one significant respect from the previous stay-at-home orders in that schools will not be impacted by the order.
Some important information:
- School districts that reopened prior to this order will be allowed to continue with new and existing cohort, small group, and hybrid models of instruction without modification.
- Our responsibility is to continue monitoring existing cohorts while planning for subsequent phases of reopening - especially at CMS and CHS. These efforts include parent surveys. Survey data is collected to drive decision-making and as a tool to establish cohorts for in-person experiences.
- Our target date for expansion of phases of on-campus experiences is the start of second semester on February 1, 2021. We know that this may change as directives continue to be a moving target. It is our duty to be prepared to act quickly in this rapidly changing environment. While monitoring and learning from current CUSD cohorts, we are studying a model of hybrid/concurrent instruction via live streaming as a potential option to expand experiences across grade levels and content areas.
We remain committed to and guided by hopeful and responsible decision-making. We are prioritizing the return to campus as quickly and as safely as possible for our students and our staff.
We will stay the course.
Karl 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: 3:30PM - 5:00PM (while supplies last)
Next Distribution Dates: Monday, 12/7, beginning at 3:30 PM.
CUSD Grab & Go Meal Service Goes Universal Through 2020
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 December 31, 2020. 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 4 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 250,000 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 it. 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.
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
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