Happy New Year Webster Family!
I am looking forward to welcoming students back to school on Tuesday, January 4, 2022. I encourage all students and staff to participate in PUSD's testing clinic on Monday, January 3rd. In order to have a safe, smooth and efficient Covid testing drive through clinic on 1/3/2022 (Ed Center south parking lot), please use the following Webster unique registration link for students:
Student URL

Please check to make sure all students are healthy and not exhibiting any symptoms of illness, including sore throat, runny nose, cough, sneezing, fever, vomiting or diarrhea, before dropping off at school each morning.

Please see information below from our Superintendent, Dr. McDonald.

12-31-21 Important message before school resumes Jan. 4

Dear PUSD Community,

I hope that you all had a safe and enjoyable winter break.

PUSD schools will resume in-person instruction on January 4, 2022. With news about the Omicron variant and significant spikes in case numbers, it’s as important as ever to follow guidelines from health experts.

In response to the surge in COVID-19, PUSD is working with the Pasadena Public Health Department (PPHD) and recommending multiple prevention measures.

Stay Home if You’re Sick

We urge parents/guardians to keep students home if they are experiencing any symptoms.

PPHD Quarantine Order

PPHD Isolation Order

Masks

As a reminder, masks are required to be worn at all times indoors and outdoors if you cannot maintain six feet of distancing on PUSD campuses.

• Upgrade your mask: Good fit and filtration continue to be the best way to get the most out of your mask. CDPH Guidance for Face Coverings If you don’t have access to one of these masks, wear a surgical mask or a surgical mask with a cloth mask on top. If you choose a fabric mask, opt for one with three or more cloth layers. No matter what kind of mask you wear, check the fit by avoiding gaps above the nose or on the sides.

Testing

PUSD is also responding to the challenges of access to COVID-19 testing. PUSD’s Health Programs have offered PCR testing for students and staff this week, and weekly testing at schools will continue. We are awaiting information from the Los Angeles County Office of Education regarding a Take-Home COVID-19 Test program for all K-12 students.

PUSD Testing Flyer

PUSD Student & Staff PCR Testing Clinic: Monday, January 3, 2022, 8:00 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. at PUSD Education Center 351 S. Hudson Ave. South Parking Lot. Enter from Oak Knoll Ave. If your student has not tested with PUSD before, do not use the Color registration link that was distributed at the start of the school year. Each school has a new unique registration link which will be available at the clinic on January 3. Results will be received 24 - 48 hours later.

Vaccines

The Pasadena Public Health Department says everyone ages 16 years and older should receive a COVID-19 booster, and everyone ages 5 years and older should receive the COVID-19 vaccine. Now is the time to get your vaccination and/or booster shot. Getting vaccinated is the best way to prevent serious illness and hospitalization due to COVID-19. We are offering several clinics on January 3, 4, and 5 for the Pasadena Unified community.

• January 3, 2022: 8:00AM - 12:00PM, 12 - 17 year olds; PUSD Education Center

• January 3, 2022: 1:00PM - 3:30PM, 5 - 11 year olds; PUSD Education Center

• See the Vaccination Clinic Flyer for more details

Appointments are available through myturn.ca.gov. If you cannot attend one of our District clinics, there are several local options for vaccinations and testing.

https://www.albertsons.com/pharmacy/covid-19.html

https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine

https://www.riteaid.com/covid-19

https://www.vons.com/pharmacy/covid-19.html

Updated Guidance: Isolation and Quarantine

We are reviewing newly released guidance from the California Department of Public Health regarding isolation and quarantine timeframes and we will stay in close communication with the Pasadena Public Health Department for any local updates.

We appreciate your support and cooperation as we work to ensure a safe return to campus.

Sincerely,

Brian McDonald, Ed.D.

Superintendent