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PCOE & PUSD Summer Newsletter
Family Edition, Volume 5 July 16, 2020
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Summer 2020, Weekly Communication
Return to School Video Series
Board Updates/Superintendent
PCOE and PUSD develop the Schedule of Regular Board Meeting at the annual organizational meeting each December. At this time, the Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month with some exceptions. This schedule is posted on our PCOE website under About/Plumas Governing Board. These agendas require 72 hour notice prior to the meeting date/time.
A Special Meeting may be called at any time, and require 24 hour notice prior to the meeting date/time.
An Emergency Meeting is allowed in the case of an emergency situation involving matters that require prompt action due to the disruption or threatened disruption of public facilities and services. Attempts must be made to notify the media by telephone at least one hour in advance, unless the phones are not working.
Youth Sports Update
As you probably know, California is experiencing increasing cases of COVID-19 and young people are increasingly being affected by this virus. Just as important, Plumas County is also seeing a dramatic increase in recent cases. This puts Plumas County very near the threshold for which our reopening progress must be reversed. It is critical that Plumas County not exceed this threshold. Therefore, Plumas County is maintaining the status quo and not authorizing any additional activities or openings that could increase our risk of COVID-19 transmission. We will reevaluate in the coming weeks but youth sports, distanced drills and conditioning are not authorized in Plumas County at this time.
Thank you for your patience and cooperation.
Jerry Sipe
Plumas County Environmental Health
20-21 Enrollment Options
Plumas County Office of Education/Plumas Unified School District is committed to reopening school safely. In order to meet social distancing guidelines, all students will be engaged in some level of distance learning. Each family will have the opportunity to make decisions about school that will work best for their home/work/school life, and will also be most supportive of learning for their child or children.
In order to acknowledge the diversity of our families' needs, PCOE/PUSD is able to offer three return to school options for students and families:
1. AM/PM Blended Learning,
2. Plumas Digital Classroom (100% online)
3. Independent Study
The information below describes each option in additional detail.
To assist us in planning for a start date of August 24th, please complete this form and submit your response by July 26th.
Thank you in advance for your participation.
California Colleges during COVID-19 — Information for Every Student
Even in ordinary times, college admission information may not be easy to understand, particularly among first-generation students.
COVID-19 has only exacerbated this challenge. Deadlines, processes, start dates, and requirements are all up in the air.
Spotlight’s College Readiness Video is a free tool that explains the new and changing world of California colleges, featuring easy-to-understand, up-to-the-minute information.
Department Updates
Maintenance
The Maintenance department is working hard during the summer months to get space ready for the new school year including:
- Installation of water heaters at Chester Jr Sr High School
- Installation of classroom sinks at C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School
- Carpeting project at C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School to begin July 13
- Trench and new irrigation system at Greenville Jr Sr High School baseball field
- New roof at the Media Center
Measure B
Thanks to Measure B funds, a host of projects are underway.
- Asphalt paving project has started at Portola Jr Sr High School
- Dug outs and fencing at the Portola Jr Sr High School baseball field
- New playground at C. Roy Carmichael Elementary School
Student Services
Vaccination Reminder!
PUSD School Nurses Emilee Pruitt and Jessica Logan would like to remind you that vaccinations for childhood diseases are not only an important part of your child’s overall health, they also continue to be legally mandated by the State of California, even during the pandemic.
The California Department of Public Health states: "Even with current school closures, immunization requirements for admission to school or child care in California for the 2019-2020 and 2020-2021 school year remain in place." (reference: https://www.shotsforschool.org/)
Also, Nurse Emilee points out: The American Academy of Pediatrics is urging families and pediatricians to catch up on well-child visits and immunizations that were delayed due to the COVID19 closures. Essentially, with the reduced rate of immunizations seen so far during these closures, we don't want to end up with a preventable outbreak added to the current pandemic. https://www.aappublications.org/news/2020/05/08/covid19vaccinations050820
Here is the vaccination schedule for students of all ages. Please remember to take advantage of the summer months to get your kids into the doctor for their shots and a check up!
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Summer Learning Resources
This summer, with all the time kids have been spending on screens, check out these traditional learning games (not video!) you can play with your child! Bingo, homemade board games, and outdoor activities all offer kids social learning activities and opportunities for creative play.
A word about Masks. Here is a blog post from School Health about using masks with special education students, as well as a tip for getting them used to the idea!
Helpful information
Local information
School meal programs continue all summer long
Official Information from County and State Departments
Summer Learning Opportunities
Elementary
Junior High/High School
Plumas Unified School District
Website: www.pcoe.k12.ca.us
Location: 50 Church Street, Quincy, CA, USA
Phone: (530)283-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlumasUnified
Twitter: @PlumasUSD