CUSD Newsletter
February 26, 2021
"ONCE YOU CHOOSE HOPE, ANYTHING'S POSSIBLE."
- Christopher Reeve
Message from Superintendent Mueller
Good Afternoon, CUSD!
We have exciting news to share regarding school staff vaccination timelines.
Through our partnership with the City and Sharp Coronado, we were lucky to secure three days’ worth of appointments next week and hope that everyone who wants to be vaccinated will be able to receive their first dose of the Pfizer - with a second scheduled 21 days out. This is a huge development for our ongoing reopening efforts. At the same time, we need to make sure that this process won’t negatively impact teaching and learning. Staff may need to move around/reschedule some activities so that they can come down and be vaccinated. This could include, but is not limited to, rescheduling meetings, student support times, office hours, etc. Teachers will communicate any shifts to our students and parents directly.
Attendance Reminder:
Students who have been designated by the parent/guardian survey as an on campus student are required to be on campus during their scheduled day/time. We are finding that some of our learners are 'opting' to zoom from home when we anticipate them physically in class. Our goal is to maximize enrollment and capacity. As such, our schedules were purposefully designed for a balance of those on campus and off. On campus students who do not attend class in person on their designed days will be marked absent.
We appreciate your patience and grace as we continue to navigate the pandemic.
Respectfully,
Karl J. Mueller
CUSD Grab-and-Go Meal Service
Grab-and-Go Meal Service at Village Elementary and Silver Strand
When: Every Monday (except Holidays)
Location: Multi-Purpose Rooms at VES (H Street) and Silver Strand Elementary
Distribution Time: 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM (while supplies last)
Next Distribution Dates: Monday, 3/1 beginning at 3:30 PM.
>The USDA has now approved universal feeding for all children between the ages of 1-18 years through June 2021 as long as the district is in a distance learning environment.
Meal distribution will continue every Monday while students are in a distance learning environment. The USDA has now approved universal feeding for all children between the ages of 1-18 years through June 2021 as long as the district is in a distance learning environment. They have recognized the need for this around the country and have decided to move forward with it. All children will get free meals regardless of meal status (free/reduced/paid). Children are not required to be students of the Coronado Unified School District.
All families with children 18 and under will be able to pick up free breakfast and lunch meals via curb-side pick-up. Each child will receive one bag that contains 7 days’ worth of meals for breakfast and lunch. Meals may consist of packaged, refrigerated, and/or frozen items (heating instructions will be provided). District and school staff will start "Grab and Go Distribution" of meal bags at 3:30 PM, and will stop once all bags are distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.
All meals will be distributed curb-side to decrease the risk of exposure. Bags will be placed into automobile trunks-they will not be handed through the vehicle window for the protection of both our staff and vehicle occupants. Only those in cars will be served meals during this pick-up window, no walk-ups or bicycles are allowed in order to maintain social distancing protocols. If you are unable to pick-up meals by car or during the scheduled distribution time, please email Charity.Campbell@coronadousd.net on Mondays before 2:00 PM and we will schedule an alternative window to pick-up a meal.
Meals may not be distributed to students. Students who are receiving meals are encouraged to be physically present at the time of pick-up. Additionally, adults may pick up meals for students not present by printing and submitting this form at the time of pick-up. No meals will be distributed to parents/guardians without a child present or a form submitted at time of pick up due to state regulations.
Meals are available for all children aged 18 and under. Children are not required to be students of the Coronado Unified School District. Our incredible Child Nutrition Service team members and volunteers have served over 235,000 meals since this program began. We are prepared to serve meals weekly to over 830 children (11,620 meals in total). As demands increase, we will continue to increase the number of meals we prepare in order to accommodate the needs of our entire school community. This is free for all children, regardless of meal status - please spread the word!
Daily lunch meals, free of charge, for those students who need them. Pre-order, one week in advance from Charity Campbell, Director of Child Nutrition Services. For more information or questions, please email: charity.campbell@coronadousd.net.
Pandemic-EBT Extension and new 2.0 Release
P-EBT provides food benefits to help families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price school meals through the federal School Breakfast or National School Lunch Programs. The federal government granted states authority, pending federal plan approval, to provide P-EBT benefits for the entire 2020-2021 school year. To provide P-EBT benefits for the 2020-21 school year, states must develop and submit a P-EBT plan for federal approval. The CDSS and CDE are working in partnership to submit a plan as soon as possible. For more information regarding this program please see the website link below.
Caught Being Awesome!
As our educators, parents, and community come together to connect, challenge, and champion our students during the COVID Pandemic, we are humbled by the outpouring of compliments during these trying times. What a positive testament to our CUSD family!
- The CUSD Health Team has done an amazing job in teaming together to make sure our staff and students are safe. Beyond the scope of their daily duties and the challenge of following Covid-19 protocols and close contact tracing, they have also soldiered through our Antigen pilot testing. We are fortunate by their commitment, their heartful sacrifice, and their dedication to the safety of all our staff and students.
- Linda Kirk organized Valentine distribution for our VES and SSES students in BRIDGE--VES Office Staff ordered bags, Linda created labels, and we swapped Valentines across sites so that even our distant learners had a Valentine experience. We know that meant a lot to our students--and to our teachers, who were able to have their students participate without having to coordinate themselves! Thank you, Linda, for your hard work on all our students' behalves!
- Jenny Rogale has gone above and beyond to make our daughter feel comfortable during her transition back to campus for in-person learning. She has prioritized making connections with her while also meeting her academic needs. Her kindness, loving demeanor and genuine ability to connect with her students has made a big impact! We are SO thankful!
- Multiple parents, students, and staff have recognized the following staff for their support, guidance, and going above and beyond for our CUSD family: Katie Ghio, Lindsay Goldman, Kathy Shady, Stacey Eaton, Joy Howard, Kim Quinlan, Heather Bice, Joellen Semo, Megan Probasco, Dorian Edge, Kathy Redding, Erin Rowan, Doris Ricks, Janet Jimenez, Tim Hopper, Catherine Burling, Health Team, Ruben Sanchez, Jenny Rogale, Matt Heinecke, Jennifer Landry, Makenna Diaz, Sarah Yakutis, Renee Cavanaugh, and Linda Kirk.
Click here to recognize an employee or volunteer who goes above and beyond to make a difference. Those who are "caught" will receive a copy of the positive words that were shared about them and a "Caught Being Awesome" decal. Please take a minute or two to brighten someone else's day!
Important Resources and Document Links
Adhere to Social Distancing
About CUSD
Email: information@coronadousd.net
Website: coronadousd.net/
Location: 201 6th Street, Coronado, CA, USA
Phone: (619) 522-8900
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoronadoUSD/