Paularino News Panther Pride
April 1, 2022
Principal's Update
Dear Paularino Families,
Today at our Flag Deck assembly we celebrated students who show the character trait of Caring. Students who are Caring are kind, compassionate, show gratitude and forgiveness. Each teacher picked two students from their class who exemplify the character trait of Caring. Congratulations Panthers!
For the month of April our character trait is Citizenship. Students who are good citizens:
- Do their share to make your home, school, and community better.
- Cooperate.
- Stay informed.
- Are a good neighbor.
- Make choices that protect the safety and rights of others.
- Protect the environment.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Schwartz
Spring Break Reminders
Order Your 2022 Yearbook
Please visit ybpay.com
and enter our school code: 14693822
to purchase your Paularino 2022 Yearbook.
Each yearbook is $30.
Yearbook sales end April 11th.
Costa Mesa Middle School Electives
Costa Mesa Middle School Electives Survey - English
Costa Mesa Middle School Electives Survey - Spanish
Surveys will be open for one more week. Thank you!
Community Resources
Community Health Initiative of Orange County
PTA Fundraising
Help the Paularino PTA raise funds for our students!
Sign up for AmazonSmile, Box Tops, ShopWithScrip, Ralphs, Food4Less, MyCoke Rewards,
USAgain, and Benevity.
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Amazon Smile
The Good News Club
The Good News Club, hosted by St. James Church is free and will meet every Tuesday from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm in the Paularino MPR. Students K-6 are welcome to join. Please click to see the English flyer or Spanish flyer or pick up a copy at the Paularino front office. Questions? Call Linda Fleming at (949) 929-2907.
Flag Deck Protocols
Safety Reminders
Many parents have been walking through the parking lot to drop off or pick up their students which is very dangerous for pedestrians and drivers. Please use the sidewalk for the safety of all students, staff, and parents.
When in the car line please remain in your car. This will help the car line to move faster with children getting in and out on their own. A staff member will be there to assist if needed. Please use kindness and patience when waiting for your student.
If walking across Paularino Ave please wait for the crossing guard to assist in the crosswalk. This is for the safety of all walkers and cars.
Thank you for your cooperation to keep all students, staff, and families safe.
Daily Schedule
Grades TK-6 Daily Schedule:
7:35 am - Gates Open
8:05 am - School Starts
2:20 pm Dismissal Monday through Friday
Masks are optional. Good hand hygiene (sanitizer/washing) will continue to be practiced daily.
Arrival procedures
Gate assignments: TK-2 by the front office and 3-6 by the marquee. Bus riders and walkers will use the side gate on Coolidge.
All parents/guardians will remain in their cars while students unload and walk through the gates.
Gates open at 7:35 am
Free breakfast is served daily and available for all students.
Students who arrive after 8:05 am will be marked tardy.
Recess
Supervision will be provided to support and reinforce recess and lunch expectations.
Lunch
Free school lunch is available for all students. If your child does not want a school lunch, please pack them a lunch.
Supervision is provided to support and reinforce recess and lunch expectations.
Dismissal
Monday through Friday dismissal is 2:20 pm.
Gate assignments: TK-2 by the front office and 3-6 by the marquee. Bus riders and walkers will use the side gate on Coolidge.
All parents remain in their cars.
Attendance
If your child is feeling ill or has symptoms such as cough, stomachache, fever or chills please keep them home and consult your physician.
If your child will be absent, please call the attendance line at (714) 424-4742 and leave a message with your name, your child's name, reason for absence, and a phone number.
Dress code
Please send your student to school with appropriate clothes and shoes for the school day. Per our dress code, flip flops are not permitted on campus and are a safety concern when students play at recess and lunch.
As the weather gets warmer please make sure your child is wearing school appropriate clothing.
Thank you for your continued support.
COVID-19 Updates
Our goal is to keep students and staff in school, while maintaining a safe learning and working environment. You may learn more about NMUSD’s response and protocols through the district’s COVID-19 Resources for 2021-22. I would strongly encourage you to read through these resources. Information is regularly updated.
Additionally, please familiarize yourself with the updated Student Covid-19 Flow Chart. If you are in doubt if your child should come to school, please refer to this document and/or contact our health office.
Thank you for your continued trust and patience as we continue to navigate this pandemic with your child's health, safety, and education as our priorities.
COVID-19 Dashboard
In an effort to continue to provide accurate and up-to-date information related to COVID-19 in our schools, a District dashboard was created that identifies the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases by school. The number listed includes current positive cases of staff and/or students within the past 14-day period. This information is updated daily and is located on the District webpage for COVID-19 Resources for 2021-2022.
There is no need to be alarmed or wonder if your child has been exposed when you see a positive case at your child’s school site. The District follows protocols which includes collaboration with the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA). In the event of a positive case in our schools, as appropriate and under the direction of the OCHCA, the school nurse, principal, or District staff will notify any staff or students who are considered to be a close contact (less than 6 feet apart for more than 15 minutes) with a COVID-19 positive person. Each case is unique and in some cases notification to low risk contacts may be necessary, based on the direction from the OCHCA. If you do not receive notification regarding a COVID-19 case, we do not believe your child has been exposed. Due to privacy laws, we cannot provide names or any other information about the people who test positive or those who have been in close contact.
Attendance
Paularino Elementary
1060 Paularino Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 424-7950 Fax: (714) 424-4741
Attendance Line: (714) 424-4742 http://paularino.nmusd.us
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