CUSD Newsletter
November 18, 2020
"GRATITUDE TURNS WHAT WE HAVE INTO ENOUGH."
- Aesop
Message from Superintendent Mueller
Good evening,
As we look forward to Thanksgiving Break, it is incumbent on CUSD to express gratitude to our families and staff for their support in keeping our students, schools, and community safe. We understand the challenges and frustrations associated with our current condition, and thank everyone for the civility and grace you have demonstrated as we navigate these turbulent times together.
A few reminders:
- If while reporting an absence for your child you disclose a COVID-related symptom, we are mandated to follow specific protocols prior to a return to school. Please review the COVID-19 Symptom Decision Tree for details. This information directs when your child may return to campus. CUSD will continue to follow this required course of action.
Our best efforts to curb the spread of COVID on campus are interrelated with the actions and behaviors of the greater community. Please review the recommended guidance from public health officials on how to best navigate Thanksgiving travel and gatherings.
- We will continue to provide current information on our reopening to our constituents. This information, including the updated dashboard, is presented regularly via district and principal newsletters and updated regularly on our website.
San Diego County is now entering week two of Tier 1 (Purple) designation and subsequent restrictions are designed to best slow the spread of COVID-19 as we approach the annual Winter flu season. This status will not interfere with our phased reopening plan as we initiated in-person experiences in early October. We remain committed to and guided by hopeful and responsible decision-making. We are prioritizing the return to campus as quickly and as safely as possible. We will stay the course.
With Gratitude,
Karl Mueller
Superintendent
Ellen Cody, CUSD Teacher of the Year
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: 4:00PM - 6:00PM (while supplies last)
Next Distribution Dates: Monday, 11/16, and Friday, 11/20 beginning at 3:30 PM.
>>Please note that there will no meal distribution during Thanksgiving break.
CUSD Grab & Go Meal Service Goes Universal Through 2020
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 December 31, 2020. 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 4 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 228,000 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 it. 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.
Resources for Staff
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
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