CUSD Newsletter
March 5, 2021
"LEARNING ISN'T A WAY OF REACHING ONE'S POTENTIAL BUT RATHER A WAY OF DEVELOPING IT."
-Anders Ericsson
Message from Superintendent Mueller
Good Afternoon, CUSD!
Thank you for your continued support of the safety of all within our school community as we continue to navigate the dynamic circumstances of the pandemic. Our actions are guided by responsible and hopeful decision-making, and we are committed to providing our students and staff with the conditions necessary to thrive.
Reopening Update
We have been fielding a number of questions regarding the next phase of our reopening plan. County Public Health will continue to dictate the parameters of students on campus via physical distancing guidelines and restrictions. We are so proud to be one of the only K-12 public schools in the county with students on campus multiple times a week and will not jeopardize our status by trying to do too much, too quickly. Our commitment to reopening will remain consistent: return students back to campus as quickly and safely as possible while prioritizing continuity of learning. Our rapid antigen testing and staff vaccination protocols support our efforts in this area. We will continue to monitor updates from the county throughout the Spring, but will not compromise what we have accomplished and risk being shut down again.
Fall 2021
Our goal is a return to pre-pandemic campus activities this Fall. Conditions will determine our ability to fully reopen our schools, but the Governing Board and our amazing staff all desire a return to in-person instruction for any/all who request it. We love and miss our students, and believe with conviction that CUSD creates environments where our students feel connected, challenged, and championed. We will continue to update our community on plans for Fall throughout the Spring.
Summer School
We are moving forward with our planning of a robust program of study, K-12, for Summer 2021. Experiences will focus on enrichment, remediation, and 'for credit' courses. Please watch for an interest survey (no commitment required at this point) next Friday.
We are optimistic that there is a light at the end of this pandemic tunnel. Thank you for being "all in this together" with us!
Have a great weekend,
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, 3/8 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!
- Gary, Aaron, and Lenny provided personal and above-and-beyond service by permitting and visiting a retired Voyager teacher's residence to pick up a 300 lb concrete mosaiced pillar in honor of a former SSES teacher. Transportation of the pillar to the garden where it will reside required packaging it on a dolly, as well as using a truck with a lift, and then ALL OF THEIR STRENGTH. As usual, Aaron and Lenny executed this project with commitment and good humor. We so appreciate their positive work ethics and kind and supportive demeanors on our campus. Our M&O Team is EXEMPLARY and elevates our district not only with their work but with their attitudes.
- While not required, SSES 4th grade team makes a point of walking their students to the front of school each day (twice a day!) at dismissal. This extra safety practice helps them build rapport with their students and families and one another. While students are waiting with their teachers, they are chatting, playing math games, telling jokes, and building community. Little "above-and-beyonds" like these are what make a school feel like a home.
- Multiple parents, students, and staff have recognized the following staff for their support, guidance, and going above and beyond for our CUSD family: Frankie Guillen, Ashlee Phair, Kathleen Cotten, Renee Cavanaugh, Beth Linde, Laurel Wheeler, and Kimberley Junk.
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/