McCabe Newsletter
for the Week of February 22-26, 2021
NO SCHOOL on FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26th. Although there will be no fair this year, we will continue to observe this day as a school holiday. There will be no meal served for F, 2/26.
Meal Serve Day for Monday-Tuesday
- 11AM-12PM
- Corfman Car Line - Enter through Driveway D
- February Menu
- Order Form Feb 22-25
Meal Serve Day for Wednesday-Thursday
- This meal serve is for Wednesday & Thursday only. There will be no Friday meal due to the school holiday.
- 11AM-12PM
- Corfman Car Line - Enter through Driveway D
- February Menu
- Order Form Feb 22-25
3rd Grade Materials and Chromebook Distribution Event
A 3rd Grade Materials and Chromebook Distribution Event has been scheduled for Wednesday, February 24th from 4:00PM-5:00PM.
For the purposes of safety, security, classroom management, and State testing, the McCabe Union Elementary School District is REQUIRING ALL 3rd grade students to use a district-issued Chromebook during Distance Learning.
- If your child DOES have a district-issued device . . .
- please enter the McCabe car line (enter through Driveway B) to pick up your child's materials.
- If your child DOES NOT have a district-issued device . . .
- please enter through the Corfman car line (enter through Driveway D) to pick up a device, then head to the McCabe car line to pick up your child’s materials.
- Each student will be assigned a Chromebook, a set of earbuds, and a computer mouse. A parent signature will be required at the time of the distribution.
To help the line move a little quicker, please have a sign in your window with your child's name and teacher.
Please be mindful of social distancing and wear a mask at all times while in the car line.
School-issued Chromebooks WILL BE REQUIRED for class on Thursday, February 25th at 8:10AM.
1st Grade Distribution Event
- Enter through Driveway D
- Please be mindful of social distancing and wear a mask at all times while in the car line.
NO SCHOOL - Fair Day
UPCOMING EVENTS & HOLIDAYS FOR MARCH
M, 3/1-F, 3/5 - Reading Across American Literacy - Dr. Seuss Spirit Week (TK-8th Grade)
- Monday - Cat in the Hat Day (wear your favorite hat)
- Tuesday - Black, White & READ all over! (dress in Dr. Seuss colors)
- Wednesday - Wacky Wednesday (crazy hair day)
- Thursday - Oh the Places You'll Go! (career day)
- Friday - Here or There (decorate your learning chair)
W, 3/3 - Kinder Distribution Event 4PM-5PM
T, 3/9 - Regular School Board Meeting at 5PM
W, 3/17 - Minimum day for staff Development
Th, 3/25 - 3rd Quarter Progress Reports
Th, 4/1 - Minimum Day
F, 4/2 - F, 4/9 - Spring Break (no meal serves this week)
Exciting New School Picture Option!
We're excited to introduce a GREAT new option to purchase "school pictures" for your child! Shutterfly has joined with Lifetouch to give families the ability to create their own pictures and have them mailed directly to their homes! This option for your personal use only and not shared with the McCabe School District. For questions, contact Lifetouch at 866-511-3510.
Click the link below to download the Shutterfly @Home, and take or use your own pictures of your child. It's fun, easy, and creates great quality pictures!
- Download the Shutterfly app and scroll over to the Lifetouch + Shutterfly Picture Day Snaps @Home screen
- Select a picture package (packages available for $9.99 and $14.99 including a digital image)
- Smile and snap a quick pic
- Customize your image with your favorite background (backgrounds available with $14.99 package only)
- Order and pay for your picture package & have it shipped to your home
- Lifetouch + Shutterfly - Snaps @Home
Upcoming Student Materials and Chromebook Distribution Dates
- 3rd Grade Chromebook & Materials Distribution - Wednesday, 2/24 from 4:00PM-5:00PM
- 1st Grade Materials Distribution - Thursday, 2/25 from 4:30PM-5PM
- Kinder Materials Distribution - Wednesday, 3/3 from 4:00PM-5:00PM
- 1st Grade Materials Distribution - Thursday, 4/29 from 4:30PM-5PM
Student Enrollment Verification
If your documentation requires a district seal and/or signature, please contact the McCabe District Office at (760) 335-5200 to request the documentation and schedule an appointment to pick it up Monday-Friday between 8AM-1PM. Please allow 24 hours for the Student Enrollment Verification to be prepared for you to pick up at the Corfman office.
Intervention Blocks
Caring for Technology
Through the first quarter of Distance Learning, we have had a significant number of district-issued Chromebooks and tablets damaged and brought in for repair. District-issued devices are intended for school-use only.
Students are responsible for the general care of device they have been issued by the school. Devices that are broken or fail to work properly must be taken to the tech support office located in the McCabe District Office on the Corfman campus for an evaluation of the equipment. Please see Chromebook Care and Security for more tips and suggestions.
General Precautions:
The device is school property and all users must follow the Acceptable Use Policy.
- Cords and cables must be inserted carefully into the device to prevent damage
- Devices must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, labels, or any other physical alterations
- Devices must never be left in an unlocked car or any unsupervised area. Devices should also not be left visible in a locked or unattended car
- Devices must never be left in a location susceptible to extreme cold or hot weather
- Moisture is damaging to devices; keep it out of water and humid locations
McCabe District Office Now Open to the Public
For parents who wish to pick up supplies or awards, we ask that you schedule an appointment to make your office visit as quick as possible. Please park in the front parking lot and walk into the office to pick up your child's items. We’ll have the items labeled and ready for you to pick up from a table in the lobby. If you forget to schedule an appointment, we are always happy to assist you, it just might take a few extra minutes.
We are always available remotely by phone or email as listed below.
- McCabe District Office (760) 335-5200
- Email us with questions or to schedule an appointment at ContactUs@muesd.net
- Reach out for tech support: support@muesd.net or call (760) 335-5250
Please continue to be mindful of social distancing: stay 6' apart and wear a mask at all times when inside the building.
COVID-19 Prevention Program in Preparation for the Reopening of Schools
As the public health conditions continue to improve, the McCabe Governing Board and Administration are working with staff on the planning and preparation for the reopening of schools. There are many uncertainties ahead, including a downturn in public health conditions that restrict reopening.
With many sources of information, and schools progressing at different rates, it is important for McCabe families to have information specific to McCabe. Expect to receive additional updates as the McCabe district advances through several stages that will eventually lead to in-person instruction for students.
At this time, there is no tentative date yet for the reopening of McCabe. The reopening will be phased in, prioritizing kindergarten students in the initial phase. The reality may be that, being so far into the 2020-2021 school year, time may not be sufficient to advance to additional phases.
COVID-19 Safety Plan
The COVID-19 Prevention Program is one of two important documents that schools are required to complete prior to the reopening of schools. The McCabe school board recently approved this document and all McCabe employees have participated in a training session of the contents.
The second required document, a COVID-19 School Guidance Checklist will be developed in the coming weeks. Together, these two documents will represent McCabe’s COVID-19 Safety Plan. When the Safety Plan is finalized, it will be submitted to the local public health department and to the state for a review process.
Thank you for your patience as we proceed through the reopening process. Please continue to follow all of the safety guidance to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
Parent Email on 2/11 at 5PM
Safe Schools for All Hub
The State of California continues to keep our parent community informed of ways to stay up on the latest information regarding COVID-19 and reopening in-person instruction for the 2020-2021 school year.
Please take a few minutes to visit the State of California's Safe Schools for All Hub launched as a one-stop shop for state guidance and resources on safely resuming in-person instruction. This hub provides the latest information for understanding the risks and benefits of educating children in the classroom, implementing safety plans, and gives parents the opportunity to voice feedback and concerns. Be sure to scroll down to the "What's New" portion of the page for the latest updates with new resources to support safe in-person instruction.
Another great source of information comes from The California Department of Public Health which released an update to its "COVID-19 and Reopening In-Person Instruction Framework & Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California, 2020–2021 School Year” on January 14th. This document consolidates content from other CDPH COVID-19 and school-related guidance and supersedes previous CDPH COVID-19 and Cal/OSHA school guidance.
CAASPP Summative Testing Updates
As of now, students from 3rd – 8th grade will need to take the CAASPP Summative Test at the end of the school year. The state allows for both in-person and remote testing. The McCabe Union Elementary School District will start reviewing our best options to be able to assess our students and will share that information with our parents over the next couple of months. Below is a link with Parent/Guardian Resources regarding the Smarter Balanced Summative Test. As more information becomes available, we will provide it via our weekly Newsletter updates.
Absences
If you child is feeling under the weather or has a doctor's appointment and won't be able to attend online class, please call our absence line at (760) 335-5205 or email
studentattendance@muesd.net and leave the following information:
- Child's Name
- Child's Grade
- Child's Teacher
- Reason for the Absence
Tech Hotline
We're here to help! Contact our Tech Hotline for assistance with:
- trouble logging into class
- forgotten username/password
- wi-fi connection and/or issues
- need a device or additional internet support
Tech support available M-F from 8am-2pm.
Call: (760) 335-5250
Email: support@muesd.net
Wi-Fi Hotspot
If your child needs internet support to complete assignments, we now have wi-fi support in the Corfman parking lot daily between the hours of 7AM-7PM!
Wi-fi parking spots are the spaces closest to the gym. Contact the McCabe District Office at (760) 335-5200 for a Username and Password to log on.
Reminders During Distance Learning Instruction
Attendance and Presence in Class:
- Be punctual and in the waiting room.
- Be sure your child’s chair is comfortable, but size-appropriate. Use pillows to keep the child towards the front of the seat. Students must sit as if they were in class: no blankets, no cell phones, and no eating during instruction.
- Position your child’s chair with an appropriate background. Be mindful of family or pets behind the child that may be a distraction to other students.
- Remember … there is a group of 20-35 students in your home during online instruction. Please keep background noise and personal conversations to a minimum. Chromebook and tablet mics pick up even the softest of whispers.
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Monitoring the Child:
- Remind your child that the camera lens should be open AT ALL TIMES DURING INSTRUCTION unless otherwise directed by the teacher.
- Assist your child with technology, but not with class work.
- Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep each night and a good breakfast each morning to help your child stay alert.
Tips for Zoom/Google Meet/Google Classroom:
- Students should be using their school accounts (through Clever or Google Classroom) to log into Zoom and Google Meet.
- If students are using a personal device where multiple accounts are logged in, they may receive an error message, or be unable to join or open files in Google Classroom. Please be sure all personal accounts are signed out and that their school account is the active account on the device if you are experiencing these issues.
- If issues persist with logins, please contact the Tech Support Hotline at (760) 335-5200.
Helpful Links:
- McCabe Website
- Family Guide to Distance Learning
- Clever Daily Sign-on
- Distance Learning Parent Resource Hub
- TK-6th Grade Daily Class Schedule
- McCabe Campus: (760) 335-5210
- Corfman Campus/District Office: (760) 335-5200
- Tech Hotline: support@muesd.net or (760) 335-5250
McCabe Union Elementary School District
Email: contactus@muesd.net
Website: www.muesd.net
Location: 701 West McCabe Road, El Centro, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 335-5200