The Bobcat Bulletin
Yorba Linda Middle School
March 14, 2020
Important Information
Dear PYLUSD Community,
Out of an abundance of caution, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District (PYLUSD) Board of Education has taken action to temporarily close all schools and offices. Schools and offices will be closed beginning Monday, March 16, 2020 through Friday, March 27, 2020. We plan to reopen schools on March 30, 2020. During this time, the District will monitor circumstances around coronavirus (COVID-19) and determine if additional days or weeks may be needed beyond the initial closure.
Although there are zero presumptive or confirmed cases of coronavirus (COVID-19) related to our District, and health officials still consider the risk of community transmission relative to coronavirus (COVID-19) to be low, this step is being taken out of an abundance of caution. This is not a decision we take lightly, as we know that temporarily closing our District has a tremendous impact on our families and employees. However, we have confidence that this is the proper precautionary course at this time.
Once again, all PYLUSD schools and offices are scheduled to remain closed until March 27, 2020. This includes expanded learning (childcare), preschool, and all before and after school programs.
Thank you for your efforts to keep our community safe.
Respectfully,
Dr. Greg Plutko
Superintendent of Schools
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
Academic Expectations
Bobcat Parents,
I wanted to update you with the academic expectations for the next few weeks during these unprecedented times. Right now, all classes at YLMS are on pause during this school closure. Students are not expected or required to complete any current assignments they may have in their current courses. We will resume our regular program of instruction on March 30.
During this time, we encourage parents to have their students use the instructional grade level packets, which cover both Language Arts and Math. We are also asking students to read 30 minutes a day. The packets are available for pickup at YLMS in the front office on Tuesday, March 17, from 1 pm to 4 pm or Wednesday, March 18, from 9 am to 12 pm. You can also download the packets here PACKET LINK. You do not have to print the packets. Students may work on the packets online, or you have the option to pick up a packet at YLMS. For students with disabilities that receive services in special day classrooms, accommodated work packets will be provided based on student needs. Also, special education timelines are suspended during this period. The work completed from the packets will not be collected or graded. This is a temporary measure to ensure that students are getting valuable practice during school closure. I highly recommend that students are working on the packets Monday - Friday to maintain a routine. Lastly, I have included screenshots of the location to find the packets online.
I appreciate your patience during this time. I will send communications if we have any changes to our mode of instruction. Please feel free to email any questions.
Best Regards,
Greg Kemp
Principal
About Us
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Location: 4777 Casa Loma Avenue, Yorba Linda, CA, USA
Phone: (714) 986-7080
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