McCabe Newsletter
for the Week of February 15-19, 2021
George Washington's Holiday - NO SCHOOL on Monday, 2/15
COVID-19 Prevention Program in Preparation for the Reopening of Schools
As the public health conditions continue to improve, the McCabe Governing Board and Administration are working with staff on the planning and preparation for the reopening of schools. There are many uncertainties ahead, including a downturn in public health conditions that restrict reopening.
With many sources of information, and schools progressing at different rates, it is important for McCabe families to have information specific to McCabe. Expect to receive additional updates as the McCabe district advances through several stages that will eventually lead to in-person instruction for students.
At this time, there is no tentative date yet for the reopening of McCabe. The reopening will be phased in, prioritizing kindergarten students in the initial phase. The reality may be that, being so far into the 2020-2021 school year, time may not be sufficient to advance to additional phases.
COVID-19 Safety Plan
The COVID-19 Prevention Program is one of two important documents that schools are required to complete prior to the reopening of schools. The McCabe school board recently approved this document and all McCabe employees have participated in a training session of the contents.
The second required document, a COVID-19 School Guidance Checklist will be developed in the coming weeks. Together, these two documents will represent McCabe’s COVID-19 Safety Plan. When the Safety Plan is finalized, it will be submitted to the local public health department and to the state for a review process.
Thank you for your patience as we proceed through the reopening process. Please continue to follow all of the safety guidance to reduce the transmission of COVID-19.
Parent Email on 2/11 at 5PM
McCabe District Office Now Open to the Public
For parents who wish to pick up supplies or awards, we ask that you schedule an appointment to make your office visit as quick as possible. Please park in the front parking lot and walk into the office to pick up your child's items. We’ll have the items labeled and ready for you to pick up from a table in the lobby. If you forget to schedule an appointment, we are always happy to assist you, it just might take a few extra minutes.
We are always available remotely by phone or email as listed below.
- McCabe District Office (760) 335-5200
- Email us with questions or to schedule an appointment at ContactUs@muesd.net
- Reach out for tech support: support@muesd.net or call (760) 335-5250
Please continue to be mindful of social distancing: stay 6' apart and wear a mask at all times when inside the building.
Sweet Treat Valentine Surprise!
* Includes peanut butter *
8th Grade Central Union High School Meetings for Incoming Freshmen
Wednesday, February 17th from 11:00AM-12:00PM
- Counselors meeting - This meeting will review A-G requirements and answer questions regarding the form that was filled out for students' initial schedules. This is a parent and student meeting.
Thank you to those of you who were able to attend the February 12th CUHSD informational meeting. The kids had some GREAT questions! If you were unable to attend with your child, we've got you covered!
Below is the slideshow from the 2/12 meeting for those of you who were unable to attend or want to have discussions with your child regarding electives and course options.
- Feeder School Presentation as presented at this morning's meeting.
- A pdf copy of the pre-enrollment form mentioned in this morning's meeting. This form will be fillable at the next meeting. Do not attempt to complete the form at this time. 2021-2022 CUHSD Pre Enrollment Form for Class of 2025.pdf
- A flyer for the International Baccalaureate (BI) Program Parent Informational Night (Southwest High School.) IBDP Promotional Program Invitation Middle School .pdf
NEXT MEETING: This meeting will be for parents AND students and scheduled for Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at 11:00AM via Zoom. This meeting will review A-G requirements and answer questions regarding the form that was filled out for students' initial schedules.
Student Materials and Chromebook Distribution Dates
- 1st Grade Materials Distribution - Thursday, 2/25 from 4:30PM-5PM
- 1st Grade Materials Distribution - Thursday, 4/29 from 4:30PM-5PM
Intervention Blocks
Student Enrollment Verification
If your documentation requires a district seal and/or signature, please contact the McCabe District Office at (760) 335-5200 to request the documentation and schedule an appointment to pick it up Monday-Friday between 8AM-1PM. Please allow 24 hours for the Student Enrollment Verification to be prepared for you to pick up at the Corfman office.
Safe Schools for All Hub
The State of California continues to keep our parent community informed of ways to stay up on the latest information regarding COVID-19 and reopening in-person instruction for the 2020-2021 school year.
Please take a few minutes to visit the State of California's Safe Schools for All Hub launched as a one-stop shop for state guidance and resources on safely resuming in-person instruction. This hub provides the latest information for understanding the risks and benefits of educating children in the classroom, implementing safety plans, and gives parents the opportunity to voice feedback and concerns. Be sure to scroll down to the "What's New" portion of the page for the latest updates with new resources to support safe in-person instruction.
Another great source of information comes from The California Department of Public Health which released an update to its "COVID-19 and Reopening In-Person Instruction Framework & Public Health Guidance for K-12 Schools in California, 2020–2021 School Year” on January 14th. This document consolidates content from other CDPH COVID-19 and school-related guidance and supersedes previous CDPH COVID-19 and Cal/OSHA school guidance.
CAASPP Summative Testing Updates
As of now, students from 3rd – 8th grade will need to take the CAASPP Summative Test at the end of the school year. The state allows for both in-person and remote testing. The McCabe Union Elementary School District will start reviewing our best options to be able to assess our students and will share that information with our parents over the next couple of months. Below is a link with Parent/Guardian Resources regarding the Smarter Balanced Summative Test. As more information becomes available, we will provide it via our weekly Newsletter updates.
Caring for Technology
Through the first quarter of Distance Learning, we have had a significant number of district-issued Chromebooks and tablets damaged and brought in for repair. District-issued devices are intended for school-use only.
Students are responsible for the general care of device they have been issued by the school. Devices that are broken or fail to work properly must be taken to the tech support office located in the McCabe District Office on the Corfman campus for an evaluation of the equipment. Please see Chromebook Care and Security for more tips and suggestions.
General Precautions:
The device is school property and all users must follow the Acceptable Use Policy.
- Cords and cables must be inserted carefully into the device to prevent damage
- Devices must remain free of any writing, drawing, stickers, labels, or any other physical alterations
- Devices must never be left in an unlocked car or any unsupervised area. Devices should also not be left visible in a locked or unattended car
- Devices must never be left in a location susceptible to extreme cold or hot weather
- Moisture is damaging to devices; keep it out of water and humid locations
Washington's Holiday - NO SCHOOL
- Due to the holiday, there will be only 1 meal serve day on T, 1/16 for Tuesday-Friday.
Meal Serve Day for Tuesday-Friday
- This meal serve is for Tuesday-Friday and will be the only meal serve day this week.
- 11AM-12PM
- Corfman Car Line - Enter through Driveway D
- February Menu
- Order Form Feb 16-19
8th Grade Central High School District Parent Meeting #2
- Counselors meeting - review of A-G requirements and questions regarding FORM that was filled out for students' initial schedules.
1st Grade Distribution Event
- Enter through Driveway D
- Please be mindful of social distancing and wear a mask at all times while in the car line.
UPCOMING EVENTS & HOLIDAYS FOR MARCH
Th, 3/4 - McCabe Picture Day
T, 3/9 - Regular School Board Meeting at 5:00PM
W, 3/17 - Minimum day for staff Development
Absences
If you child is feeling under the weather or has a doctor's appointment and won't be able to attend online class, please call our absence line at (760) 335-5205 or email
studentattendance@muesd.net and leave the following information:
- Child's Name
- Child's Grade
- Child's Teacher
- Reason for the Absence
Tech Hotline
We're here to help! Contact our Tech Hotline for assistance with:
- trouble logging into class
- forgotten username/password
- wi-fi connection and/or issues
- need a device or additional internet support
Tech support available M-F from 8am-2pm.
Call: (760) 335-5250
Email: support@muesd.net
Wi-Fi Hotspot
If your child needs internet support to complete assignments, we now have wi-fi support in the Corfman parking lot daily between the hours of 7AM-7PM!
Wi-fi parking spots are the spaces closest to the gym. Contact the McCabe District Office at (760) 335-5200 for a Username and Password to log on.
Reminders During Distance Learning Instruction
Attendance and Presence in Class:
- Be punctual and in the waiting room.
- Be sure your child’s chair is comfortable, but size-appropriate. Use pillows to keep the child towards the front of the seat. Students must sit as if they were in class: no blankets, no cell phones, and no eating during instruction.
- Position your child’s chair with an appropriate background. Be mindful of family or pets behind the child that may be a distraction to other students.
- Remember … there is a group of 20-35 students in your home during online instruction. Please keep background noise and personal conversations to a minimum. Chromebook and tablet mics pick up even the softest of whispers.
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Monitoring the Child:
- Remind your child that the camera lens should be open AT ALL TIMES DURING INSTRUCTION unless otherwise directed by the teacher.
- Assist your child with technology, but not with class work.
- Make sure your child gets plenty of sleep each night and a good breakfast each morning to help your child stay alert.
Tips for Zoom/Google Meet/Google Classroom:
- Students should be using their school accounts (through Clever or Google Classroom) to log into Zoom and Google Meet.
- If students are using a personal device where multiple accounts are logged in, they may receive an error message, or be unable to join or open files in Google Classroom. Please be sure all personal accounts are signed out and that their school account is the active account on the device if you are experiencing these issues.
- If issues persist with logins, please contact the Tech Support Hotline at (760) 335-5200.
Helpful Links:
- McCabe Website
- Family Guide to Distance Learning
- Clever Daily Sign-on
- Distance Learning Parent Resource Hub
- TK-6th Grade Daily Class Schedule
- McCabe Campus: (760) 335-5210
- Corfman Campus/District Office: (760) 335-5200
- Tech Hotline: support@muesd.net or (760) 335-5250
McCabe Union Elementary School District
Email: contactus@muesd.net
Website: www.muesd.net
Location: 701 West McCabe Road, El Centro, CA, USA
Phone: (760) 335-5200