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January 22, 2021

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Principal's Update

Principal's Update

Dear Paularino families,


We have 8 students who have reclassified from English Language Learners to proficient in the English Language. The requirements for reclassification are: a language assessment called the ELPAC, score well on a reading assessment, and input from parents and teacher. These students have met the requirements for this process and we are so proud of their accomplishments. Students received a certificate for their achievement.


Vincent

Stephanie

Nancy

Vesper

Briana

Elliott

Madelynn

Aiden


Please view our Flag Deck video to celebrate our Panthers.


Rain is in the forecast and coming next week! Remember to send your student with warm layers, appropriate rain attire, and even an umbrella. We want to keep them safe and warm while at school - even in the rain!


Sincerely,


Mrs. Schwartz

Principal's Update
Olive Crest Parenting Classes

Olive Crest Parenting Classes

Sign up for free parenting classes starting January 25!


See attached flier for more information.

Olive Crest Parenting Classes

Yearbook Cover Contest

Have amazing artistic abilities? Just like to color?

Our Yearbook theme this year is "We're All In This Together".


All students are welcome to submit a drawing to be chosen as the cover winner of our 2020-2021 Paularino Yearbook. Drawings must be turned in by January 26th.


See attached flyer for more information.

Jurassic Quest Opportunity Drawing

Jurassic Quest

Need a family fun event? PTA wants to send a family per grade level to Jurassic Quest at the OC Fairgrounds. All families will be entered into an opportunity drawing for a chance to win.


Become a PTA member and get an extra opportunity to win tickets to Jurassic Quest. See attached flyer.
Jurassic Quest Opportunity Drawing
Sports Day

Sports Day

Our next spirit day is Friday January 29.

Come to school in your favorite team gear or team colors and show your team spirit!!

Sports Day

Wednesday Schedule

Please click here for the Wednesday schedule.

Student Symptom Decision Tree

Student Symptoms

As we approach flu season and the winter months, please be checking your child for any of these symptoms before you send them to school. If your child has two or more of these symptoms, they need to be seen by a medical professional before returning to school with a note.
Student Symptom Decision Tree
January Wellness Center

Virtual Wellness Center

Please click to access our new virtual Wellness Center. You can also find it on our Paularino website.

January Wellness Center

COVID-19 Dashboard

In an effort to continue to provide accurate and up-to-date information related to COVID-19 in our schools, a District dashboard was created that identifies the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases by school. The number listed includes current positive cases of staff and/or students within the past 14-day period. This information is updated daily and is located on the District webpage (www.nmusd.us/CovidDashboard)


There is no need to be alarmed or wonder if your child has been exposed when you see a positive case at your child’s school site. The District follows protocols, which includes collaboration with the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), who assist with contact tracing and help identify students or staff who need to quarantine. In the event of a positive case in our schools, as appropriate and under the direction of the OCHCA, the school nurse, principal, or District staff will notify any staff or students who are considered to be a close contact (less than 6 feet apart for more than 15 minutes) with a COVID-19 positive person. Each case is unique and in some cases, while uncommon, notification to low risk contacts MAY be necessary, based on the direction from the OCHCA. If you do not receive notification regarding a COVID-19 case, we do not believe your child has been exposed. Due to privacy laws, we cannot provide names or any other information about the people who test positive or those who have been in close contact.


Please see page 18-21 of the NMUSD School Reopening Plan for additional information.

Level 2 Hybrid Schedules

Level 2 Hybrid Schedules

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday


AM Cohort: 8:00am - 10:30am

PM Cohort: 12:00pm - 2:30pm


When students are not on campus they are expected to be completing asynchronous work.


See the full AM schedule here.


See the full PM schedule here.


See the Wednesdays schedule here.


For an updated student daily schedule, visit our Paularino website and click the “Level 2 Hybrid” tab then “Daily Schedules”.

Level 2 Hybrid Schedules
Time For A Flu Shot!

Time For A Flu Shot!

Click for important information about the flu shot.
Time For A Flu Shot!
A few safety reminders

A few safety reminders

When dropping off and picking up your students all adults and children over the age of 2 must wear a face mask. This is for your safety and the safety of others. It is also the law. Please remember to keep a social distance from others outside your household as well.


Many parents have been walking through the parking lot to drop off or pick up their students which is very dangerous for pedestrians and drivers. Please use the sidewalk for the safety of all students, staff, and parents.


When in the car line please remain in your car. This will help the car line to move faster with children getting in and out on their own. A staff member will be there to assist if needed.


If walking or parking to pick up your child please wait by the sidewalk of the MPR or the sidewalk by the exit driveway. With added adults on the sidewalk of the car line it is difficult to maintain a social distance and keep all children safe near moving vehicles.


Thank you for your cooperation to keep all students, staff, and families safe.

A few safety reminders

Arrival/Dismissal Procedures

Student safety is a top priority. Changes to arrival and dismissal procedures are in place to help support social distancing, as well as to keep students safe.


ARRIVAL PROCEDURES

Gates will open 10 minutes prior to the start of the cohort.

7:50am for AM Cohort

11:50am for PM Cohort


Parents/guardians will walk students to the assigned gates with appropriate social distancing for students to enter campus. If driving, please pull all the way forward to unload your student. Students will walk through the gates to their class line on the blacktop.


DISMISSAL PROCEDURES

10:30am for AM Cohort

2:30pm for PM Cohort


Parents/guardians will wait at the assigned gates with appropriate social distancing for students to exit campus. Students will stay with their teachers and move to an assigned area on the grass to wait for parents/guardians. If driving, please pull all the way forward for your child to get in the car.


Please be on time to pick up your child. Students are not allowed in the front office and will need to wait outside until picked up.


Parents needing assistance from the front office staff will wait outside the office until a staff member is able to greet them.

Good News Club

The Good News Club

The Good News Club is being hosted by St. James Church weekly. See flyer for more information or click to sign up.
Good News Club
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Paularino Elementary

1060 Paularino Avenue

Costa Mesa, CA 92626


Phone: 714-424-7950 Fax: 714-424-4741


Attendance Line: 714-424-4742 http://paularino.nmusd.us

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