CUSD Newsletter
January 8, 2021
"I DO NOT AT ALL UNDERSTAND THE MYSTERY OF GRACE - ONLY THAT IT MEETS US WHERE WE ARE BUT DOES NOT LEAVE US WHERE IT FOUND US."
- Anne Lamott
Message from Superintendent Mueller
Good afternoon,
Thank you for continuing to share in supporting the safety of our CUSD community during the dynamic nature of the pandemic.
Some important information regarding our current district timeline for a return to on-campus experiences:
January 11-29:
All CUSD students will remain in BRIDGE. This determination was made in response to the surge in COVID cases in our community, new public health PPE requirements, staffing challenges, and continuity of instruction through the duration of first semester.
Feb 1
Silver Strand and Village Elementary Students who elect to engage in on-campus experiences will begin the second semester with their existing AM or PM cohort, schedule, and teacher. For those students who opted for BRIDGE placement, services and supports will not change. Parents who requested a change in placement will be notified by site administration on cohort, schedule, and teacher assignment during the week of Monday, January 25.
CMS and CHS
We are preparing to transition into a grade 6-12 hybrid schedule on February 1 for the start of second semester. In January, all staff will be engaged in professional development on concurrent curriculum delivery practices. For those students who opted for BRIDGE learning , services and supports will not change. Site administrators will confirm scheduling and details for students that have opted for Hybrid learning.
COVID19 Testing
CUSD was selected to participate in a pilot program, sponsored by and in partnership with the California and San Diego County Departments of Public Health, to bring COVID "rapid" antigen tests to school sites. As part of this pilot program, free on-site testing will be made available to school personnel beginning next week and to our students the first week of February.
Summer School 2021
After an uncertain and turbulent Spring 2020 and Fall, we understand the need to offer enrichment and academic experiences for our students this summer in order to (re) connect, challenge, and champion our students back on campus with their peers. This summer, CUSD is going to provide free for-credit academic courses for secondary school students in math, english language arts, and science in addition to academic enrichment experiences for elementary students. Coronado Schools Foundation will continue offering a robust fee-based course of study for our students in the areas of Science Technology Engineering and Math (STEM) and Visual & Performing Arts (VAPA). Additional details will be provided in early February.
We appreciate your grace and understanding as we navigate through these challenging times together. Our commitment to connect, challenge, and champion every child, every day will not waiver.
Respectfully,
Karl 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, 1/,11 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.
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 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 225,000 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.
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/