Mt. Baldy School Memo
June 2020
Wednesday--Report Cards and Goodbyes for Now
Well, this school year is certainly one we will all remember! I am glad to report that to our knowledge all of the Mt. Baldy students and families continue in good health. Thank you to all of you for working so closely with us to support your children. We will be hard at work this summer designing our program for next year.
We will continue to solicit your input through surveys as well as send out Memos with updates, so please check your email throughout the summer.
Check out our Mt. Baldy School Website for enrichment activities, including art! Your child's Google Classroom is still available if you wish your child to continue learning activities with your support. Also, Care Solace services will continue to be available to your child and family this summer.
Although school is officially out on Thursday, in keeping with our Packet Pick Up days, please come and pick up your child's report card this Wednesday, June 10th (from 8:00-4:00). Also, plan to drop off any non-consumable textbooks. Your child or children's teachers will also let you know when they will be on campus if you would like you and your child to say goodbye.
Per Governor Newsom's Executive Order, school districts in California were charged to assure that grades for students during the COVID 19 closure would assure equity and do no harm. To that end, your child will receive Not Applicable (N/A) for all subject areas for the third trimester, along with a note on the report card with an explanation. Our eighth graders received letter grades as they will be helpful for placement in high school. Although your child will not be receiving letter grades, we hope you still celebrate and recognize you and your child's perseverance and personal acheivement in some way at home--it is well deserved!
Wishing you a healthy and relaxing summer break,
Nancy
Yearbooks
Summer Support from Care Solace
Dear parents and guardians,
Mt. Baldy Joint Elementary fosters a culture that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of students, staff, and parents. In an effort to continuously support this commitment while school is not in session over the summer, the district wants to remind families of the 24/7 mental health service available to you through our partner Care Solace.
Care Solace is an online resource with a live, multilingual Care Concierge meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health related programs and counseling services. Care Solace's web-based system works alongside our multi-tiered systems of support (MTSS) as a tool for school staff and families to connect with community-based mental healthcare resources and providers. The proprietary care navigation system taps into a vast database of mental healthcare resources to find carefully vetted local and online therapists and programs in minutes.
School district staff and families may access Care Solace services in two ways:
1. Call (888) 515-0595 or email weserve@caresolace.org to speak with someone from the Care Concierge team.
- Representatives are standing by to take your call, email or video chat 24/7
2. Visit your district’s link at caresolace.com/baldyfamilies
- Answer ten simple questions on their confidential platform and get matched with local and online providers in minutes.
- Care Solace takes into account all types of private insurance including Medi-Cal, Medicaid, and Medicare and those that have no insurance. The provider will also be specific to age, gender, zip code and any special requests.
- If you’d like assistance finding a provider and/or booking an appointment, the Care Concierge can make the phone calls on your behalf, help you navigate who accepts your insurance, and any other special requests, saving you precious time in your busy schedules.
Care Solace is available for use by district students and families at no cost. All information shared with Care Solace or entered on their website is completely confidential and securely stored. They do not share specific user information to any third parties or even the district itself.
Please note, this service is an optional free resource available to families in our district. If you are interested in seeking counseling-related services at this time, please give them a call at (888) 515-0595.
Warmest regards,
Nancy
Here is a link to a list of Frequently Asked Questions for families to reference.
Reduced School Operation
We are currently maintaining a skeleton staff here at school. The office is staffed from 8:00 a.m. until 12:00 p.m. Mondays through Thursdays.
The gate is closed after noon and on Fridays.
Ms. Sirski is on campus full days Mondays through Thursdays. Please call the school at 909-985-0991 or email her at nancy_sirski@mtbaldy.k12.ca.us to contact her after 12:00 p.m. Monday through Thursdays and on Fridays.
Mark Your Calendar
Wednesday, June 10, Textbook return 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Return all non-consumable textbooks or you will be charged for replacement.
Tuesday, June16th, 6:00 p.m., School Board Meeting
Tuesday, June 23, 6:00 p.m. School Board Meeting
Mt. Baldy School
Email: info@mtbaldy.k12.ca.us
Website: mtbaldy.k12.ca.us
Location: 1 Mt Baldy Rd, Mount Baldy, CA, USA
Phone: (909)985-0991