CSD Superintendent Update
WEEK #23, February 11, 2022
Hello Cambrian Families,
It’s been a busy time in the Cambrian School District, and each of our school sites is bustling with activity. First, I want to reiterate information sent out a few days ago regarding our new partnership with COVID Clinic.
COVID Clinic
Starting the week of February 14th, we will be contracting with an outside company, COVID Clinic, to take over the free COVID-19 testing in the Cambrian School District. Collaborating with COVID Clinic will enable us to test more students and staff and continue to keep our students and staff safe.
I encourage families and staff to opt in to this free service by TODAY--Friday, February 11th.
Testing starts on February 14th and the more of us who sign up, the more likely we are able to detect cases early and keep our schools open.
The COVID Clinic team will go from class to class providing PCR tests to students and staff who have signed up for the free service. The tests will be self-administered by the students and staff, just as we have been doing.
Test results will come in 24-48 hours after the testing. If there is a positive case detected, a notification will go out to the appropriate classes.
With the weekly testing cadence, close contacts of school exposures can remain at school under the modified quarantine as long as they remain asymptomatic and will be tested by COVID Clinic the following week.
In addition to on-site testing, a kiosk will be open at the District Office (4115 Jacksol Drive) Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. for testing of volunteers, students’ parents and siblings, symptomatic students, and those needing testing to return to work and/or school.
Registration directions for volunteers, parents and siblings to be tested at the kiosk are coming soon.
Students and staff who are symptomatic or returning to school or work who have registered following the process below will be able to test at the kiosk.
FAMILIES
You will need to have your child’s six-digit Cambrian ID number to register.
You will need to order your first test (by pushing the order test button) during the registration process. The weekly tests following will be done automatically unless opting out.
TO REGISTER FOR ON-CAMPUS TESTING:
Please sign up by scanning the QR code on this email message, or clicking http://school.covidclinic.org.
To view registration instructions in English for parents and staff, please click here or watch video
To view registration instructions in Spanish for parents and staff, please click here or watch video
PROCESS AND PROCEDURES
Surveillance testing for registered staff and students will take place weekly at each school site. Notifications will be sent home to classes where positive cases are confirmed. Close contacts that tested negative can stay at school and participate in regular activities.
Staff and students who become symptomatic can test at the District Office kiosk with an antigen test followed by a PCR test. They can return to school with:
A negative PCR test result
Improved symptoms, and
Fever-free for 24 hours without fever-reducing medications
COVID-positive staff and students can test on day 5 or later of their isolation period with an antigen test at the District Office kiosk. They can return to work or school if:
They have a negative test result
They have symptom improvement and
They have been fever-free for 24 hours without any fever-reducing medications
For questions, please contact: k12@covidclinic.org.
Congratulations Price Color Guard
I am so proud of our amazing Cambrian kids! The Independence Winter Invitational Event for Color Guard teams was held this past weekend at Independence High School in San José. The Ida Price Team performed well and won first place among all Middle schools competing. Congratulations!
Read-a-Thon Update
Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s CED Read-a-thon. The winners of the Read-a-thon will be announced at the March 3rd school board meeting. I am so proud that 561 kids signed up online to read, and through the event, the CEF has raised almost $21,000 for Mental Health Resources within the district. The readers collectively read for a whopping 273,275 minutes! Way to go, Cambrian!
Thanks to Our Cambrian Community
I am overwhelmed by the passion our students, staff and family have for learning and growth within our district community. Thank you again for your outstanding collaboration to make our district great.
Have a wonderful weekend!
READ-A-THON WINNERS
Cambrian students are fabulous readers! Thank you to everyone who participated in this year’s event! Winners will be announced at the District Board Meeting on March 3rd! Your support for our event has been wonderful and exceeded last year for reading minutes!
Even though the event is over, you can still support Mental Health Resources in our District by either shopping at Books Inc Campbell (see flyer) from Feb 7 - Feb 13 (online sales count too: Use Cambrian in the coupon code.) or by making a donation through our website: https://sites.google.com/view/cefreadathon/home (click on donate as a community member).
Any questions? please email cefreadathon@gmail.com
HEALTH CONNECTED PARENT INFO NIGHT FOR GRADES 5 & 7
In January of 2016, the state of California passed the California Healthy Youth Act (CHYA), which mandates that all California school districts provide students with comprehensive sexual health education at least once in middle school (grade 7 or 8) and in high school.
In addition, the CHYA gives districts discretion as to whether or not they will provide puberty/sexual health instruction that complies with the law and state standards for elementary school students. Cambrian exercises that discretion by providing puberty/sexual health instruction in our fifth-grade classes in order to ensure that our students enter middle school with a basic knowledge of human development, hygiene, and healthy relationships and that they have the proper framework to succeed in their 7th-grade sexual health course.
In accordance with California law and the Cambrian School District Board Policy, we believe firmly that all students have the right to access medically accurate, age-appropriate information about their bodies and how to keep themselves safe and well as they grow up. To that end, we are pleased to introduce Health Connected, the board adopted puberty and sexual health curriculum for grades 5 and 7. In partnership with Health Connected, a Redwood City-based nonprofit, we look forward to working with families to ensure all students have the mindsets, skills, and resources they need to thrive as healthy young adults.
Prior to this instruction, parents/guardians are invited to attend or view a virtual or live parent information night to learn about the curriculum.
Upcoming Parent/Guardian Information Night:
Grade 5 Health Connected Curriculum - Puberty Talk
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
5:30 - 6:30 PM Via Zoom
CLICK HERE for details and how to register.
Grade 7 Health Connected Curriculum - Teen Talk
Wednesday, February 16, 2022
7:00 - 8:00 PM Via Zoom
CLICK HERE for details and how to register.
Parents will receive notification two(2) weeks prior to the beginning of instruction. Per CHYA, parents have the right to preview the curriculum, which is available at all of the school site offices and the district office. Parents may also opt out by notifying their child's school with a written request. Please contact your school site office for more information about reviewing materials or opt-out procedures.
For more information and resources, please visit our district website: https://www.cambriansd.org/site/default.aspx?PageID=2742
TECHNOLOGY
To mark Safer Internet Day and Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month, the Family Online Safety Institute and Aura, a provider of intelligent safety solutions, are convening experts in online safety to talk about how to empower young people to better protect themselves while using tech within their online relationships. This panel will further address the evolving online landscape for the next generation of teens. This panel discussion will explore important topics for parents, including:
- Research on how teens are using social media and their views on tech’s impact on their future
- Warning signs to spot if your teen is being victimized online or participating in online abuse
- Best practices for building trust with your child as well as supporting their desire for romantic relationships
- How new online safety tools can help families establish healthy boundaries and maintain ongoing conversations about safe online relationships
- More info and register for the webinar
More information regarding the digital curriculum and tools your child uses in their classroom is available at https://www.cambriansd.org/domain/740. Check it out!
KNOW AN OUTSTANDING STUDENT?
We’re looking for outstanding Cambrian students! If you’d like to nominate someone to be recognized, email Dawn Klavon with the student’s name, photo, grade, school and achievements to klavond@cambriansd.com.
LOOKING FOR FUN AND EASY WAYS TO ENGAGE STUDENTS IN SERVICE?
Project Giving Kids offers hundreds of projects for kids of all ages, many of which are great for these winter months. Pick a project to do at school or at home, and have fun!
Easy Crochet Baby Booties: Keep those babies warm and cozy! Use your crafting skills for good and crochet booties for babies in need.
Arts for Little Hearts- Get crafty for hospitalized children this Valentine's Day by donating stuffed hearts or a similar project to Arts for Little Hearts.
CAMBRIAN SCHOOL DISTRICT
Email: klavond@cambriansd.com
Website: www.cambriansd.org
Location: 4115 Jacksol Drive, San Jose, CA, USA
Phone: (408) 377-2103
Facebook: facebook.com/CambrianSchoolDistrict
Twitter: @CambrianSDist01