MBS Memo
June 13, 2022
LAST CHANCE Yearbook Orders!
Yearbooks are available for $10.00 a piece. The last day to order yearbooks is Wednesday, June 15th. Yearbooks will not be available for sale on the last day of school.
School Climate Survey--please help us be the best we can be--and win a prize!
For those who have children in mulitple grades---please feel free to complete the survey for each child. As well, it is okay for both parent/caregivers to submit surveys. The more information we get about your experience, the better we can make our program!
COVID is Here--please test your children as needed!
Exposure to COVID-19
We have a lot of reports of positive COVID-19 tests currently. If your child tests positive for COVID, please give the office a call and make sure to enter both positive and negative tests onto the Primary. Health website.
Notification of COVID-19 Exposure
NOTIFICATION OF COVID-19 EXPOSURE
Dear Mt. Baldy School Families,
We would like to inform you that we have recently received information about a confirmed case of Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) in at least one person at Mt. Baldy School. At this time close contacts and the Department of Public Health have been notified. Cleaning and disinfecting of the exposed location have been completed. As the Coronavirus situation in our country and our community is developing quickly, we urge you to take necessary precautions to limit coronavirus spread in our community.
How You Can Help
Be proactive about reminding your child to reduce the number of interactions students and staff have with one another by wearing a face covering and avoiding touching others to limit the spread of the coronavirus. In addition to maintaining a safe space, another important tool to prevent the spread of coronavirus is to practice good hygiene. Important public health prevention messages include:
● Stay home when you are sick. Anyone with symptoms consistent with COVID 19 should contact their medical provider and if you test positive, remain at home in isolation
per CDPH guidelines.
● Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Sing the Happy Birthday song to help know when it has been 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use alcohol-based hand sanitizers that contain at least 60% alcohol.
● Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue, and then dispose of the tissue and clean your hands immediately. If you do not have a tissue, use their sleeve, not your hands, to cover their coughs and sneezes.
● Limit close contact with people who are sick, and avoid sharing food, drinks, or utensils.
● Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipes.
● All students and staff with students must wear a mask or face covering while inside, in a K-12 setting.
Public Health Actions
All confirmed cases should be isolated and close contacts quarantined per CDPH guidance from last exposure in order to prevent illness in new persons. “Close contact” means being a household member, intimate contact, or caregiver of a confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case; being within 6 feet of the confirmed or suspected COVID-19 case for more than 15 cumulative minutes in a 24 hour period of time, even if wearing a non-medical face covering; or having unprotected contact with the infected person’s body fluids and/or secretions, for example, being coughed or sneezed on.
Please note that all information, including the name(s) of ill persons, shared regarding any Public Health investigation is confidential in order to protect patient privacy.
For additional questions about Coronavirus in San Bernardino County, please visit the county webpage at https://sbcovid19.com/
If you have any questions or concerns please contact me directly at nancy_sirski@mtbaldy.k12.ca.us
Sincerely,
Nancy Sirski
Mark Your Calendar
June 16 School Board Meeting 6:00
June 22 8th Grade Commencement
June 23 Last Day of School, Report Cards Home
Suicide Prevention Parent Information
An analogy that comes to mind is CPR training--we hope we never have to use it, but feel better in knowing that we have some basic skills should we ever need them -- and the more people who are trained, the better chances that there will be someone who can help if an event occurs.
Please click on the document below to learn about a free training for parent/guardians. We encourage you to attend this free online training.
Care Solace
Mt. Baldy School has partnered with Care Solace to support our community’s mental health.
Our school's students, staff members and their families can use Care Solace to quickly find verified mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment options matched to their needs regardless of circumstances or insurance coverage.
Care Solace’s team is available 24/7 and can support you in any language.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
● Call 888-515-0595 24/7
● Visit https://www.caresolace.com/site/baldyfamilies/ and either search on your own , OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
● Email weserve@caresolace.org with the following information:
● Your name and contact information (cell phone number)
● Your preferred language
● A good time for Care Solace to contact you
Care Solace will assign a personal Care Concierge to support you through the process of finding mental health care. Your Care Concierge will identify available providers who accept your insurance; private, Medi-Cal, sliding scale or cost-free options. They will help you book an appointment and check in afterward to see if you like the provider or need additional support.
Please Sign Consent Form
Student/Parent Handbook and COVID-19 Amendment
Please review safe mask handling with your child or children. You may want to provide your child with a breakaway lanyard to assist with keeping track of masks while going inside and out, for those who choose to take their masks off outside.
Reminder: check your cell phones weekly and make sure your voice mail isn't full!
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