On Saturday, March 12, Carlsbad Unified School District will implement the California Department of Public Health's updated rules on face coverings in school. Our students and staff were thrilled to have eleven student volunteers from Kindness Clubs at Hope Elementary, Kelly Elementary, and Calavera Hills Middle School. We're happy to share the September 9, 2022 edition of Carlsbad Unified Connections, a weekly newsletter with highlights from our schools and district. Here is additional information about health and wellness in CUSD schools. Science: an award for a student whose curiosity has led to outstanding achievement in the exploration and discovery of his/her environment. The district sent a letter to parents stating: As we had indicated a couple of weeks ago, based on this examination of current COVID conditions, our District will be transitioning from a mask mandate to a position of strongly recommending facemasks while indoors. https://www.smore.com/7nrk0
California continues to adjust our policies based on the latest data and science, applying what weve learned over the past two years to guide our response to the pandemic, Newsom said. As a community, we need to respect the choices that each individual makes., Poway Unified advises that parents/guardians speak with their child(ren) on their familys expectations regarding masking, as well as, how to respect the decisions made by others.. The announcement by the Governor and CDPH gives me hope that regular life can once again resume. For free at-home COVID-19 tests, visit covidtests.gov. Julie Redfield was appointed to the position of Principal at Carlsbad High School, filling the vacancy created by the appointment of Brian Brockett to the Instructional Services Department. Recommended Actions: a. 2022 California Pivotal Practice Award Program Winners, Carlsbad Unified Connections: March/April 2022 Edition, Carlsbad Unified recognizes employees of the year, Carlsbad Unified School District Administrative Appointment, Updated rules on face coverings in school, effective March 12, Email Board of Trustees - boardoftrustees@carlsbadusd.net, Private School Students & Special Education Services, English Learner Parent Advisory Committees, Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P), Open Enrollment - Intradistrict Transfers, High School Transition Video from Counselors, Students, and staff, YES - Youth Enrichment Services Community Collaborative, Here is a wrap up of the February 15, 2023 meeting. COVID-19 testing locations at select school sites, with no out of pocket cost to students or families. This is key to maintaining the safety for staffand students alike, the school district stated in a letter to families. Distribution of surgical masks and/or N95 respirators, upon request, for anyone on campus. View a list of allcoupons hereor find your favorites below. 760-331-5000 Phone, Accessibility | Non-Discrimination | Title IX, Safety Coordinator for CUSD: TimEvanson- 760-331-5016, 2022-23 Carlsbad Unified School District, Working Together to Ensure Health & Wellness in School. Prior to joining CUSD, she taught in the San Dieguito Union High School District and served as a Middle School Administrator at Guajome Park Academy. The Greater San Dieguito ACSA Charter is proud to celebrate the recipients of the 2022 Student Standout Awards. Kathy Nichols, program specialist, was named the 2022 Special Education Administrator of the Year by the North Coastal Consortium for Special Education. While masks will be optional beginning on March 12, additional layers of mitigation remain in place, including: Contact tracing as required by public health, with modified quarantine requirements. Under the new rules, the district said it will remind students of the states indoor mask requirement and offer surgical masks to unmasked students. The annual Laptop Scholarship Essay Contest is back this fall, where 40 San Diego County High School students (grades 9 - 12) who have the best scored essays on this year's prompt will win a new laptop. Here is a wrap up of the February 15, 2023 meeting of the CUSD Board of Trustees, including links to a webpage with slide decks, copies of approved resolutions, and prior meeting agendas and minutes. Check out our video here:https://cusd-ca.schoolloop.com/videos. The Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD) will continue to follow the California Department of Public Health (CDPH K-12 Guidance for the 2022-23 School Year and the San Diego County Office of Education's COVID-19 Decision Tree for K-12 Schools. This weeks edition highlights Elementary Intervention Teachers (a unique resource to help students be successful at two of our school sites), as well as a few of our favorite recent social media posts. We will continue to make masks available for any individual who prefers to wear one at school. In 2022, the newly reinstated test was significantly revised by the California Department of Education (CDE), providing a new baseline for school districts to measure progress moving forward. We're happy to share the October 7, 2022 edition of Carlsbad Unified Connections, a weekly newsletter with highlights from our schools and district. I encourage everyone to remain kind and respectful and appreciate the personal choices of our classmates and staff members. We're pleased to share the December 9, 2022 edition of Carlsbad Unified Connections, a weekly newsletter with highlights from our schools and district. Edric Uy, math teacher at Calavera Hills Middle School, was named the 2022 Middle School Teacher of the Year by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. Unified School District No. At that point, it will no longer be required for students and staff to wear a mask indoors (though, per CDPH, masks are still recommended ). Daily symptom and temperature self-screening of students and staff, at home. 1998 - 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. | All Rights Reserved. Cajon valley superintendent David Miyashiro sent this video out as students and staff get ready for school Monday following the mandate expiration. Our students, staff, and community are in good hands as we strive to provide every student an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment.. Check it out at the link below! It. More information about the CAAP Award, including the four target areas for innovation, is available on the CDE CAPP Program web page. 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Mountain Empire Unified School District: Specifics Unknown, National School District:Specifics Unknown. Keeping our students and staff healthy and safe is a top priority. Carlsbad Unified School District was recognized as a district award winner, and Jefferson Elementary School and Pacific Rim Elementary School were recognized as school winners. On Saturday, March 12,Carlsbad Unified School District will implement the California Department of Public Health's updated rules on face coverings in school. The Carlsbad Unified Board of Trustees took action on August 17, 2022 to direct staff to not be more restrictive than what is required when implementing county and state rules. Check it out at the link below! Rae Merritt, third grade teacher at Jefferson Elementary School, was named the 2022 Elementary Teacher of the Year by the Carlsbad Chamber of Commerce. This weeks edition includes information about High School Voter Education Weeks (September 19-30, 2022) and a book signing at Carlsbads Dove Library. Plexiglass barriers upon a staff member's request. Red Ribbon Week started in 1985 as a means of honoring D.E.A. CDPH also recommends for students to wear a mask indoors through day 10 after exposure. Did we miss your district? Students no longer will be required to wear masks starting March 14, though all are permitted to continue wearing them if they choose, the district said. We're happy to share our March/April 2022 edition of Carlsbad Unified Connections, a monthly newsletter with highlights from our schools and district. After being one of the lone holdouts to drop the mandate, San Diego Unified announced that it will end April 4 when students and staff return from spring break. SAN DIEGO Mask requirements are now a thing of the past for many San Diego County school districts. Fentanyl is an extremely potent and dangerous synthetic opioid that is 80-100 times more potent than morphine and 40-50 times more potent than heroin. She is a creative and engaging educator, and her strengths as an instructional leader with a passion for serving all students make her a great fit for the role.. Increased ventilation in classrooms by keeping doors and windows open while running HVAC and HEPA systems. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported, ranging from mild to severe. In English Language Arts, mathematics, and science, Carlsbad Unified student performance puts them among the top three unified school districts in San Diego County. Prior to the announcement, the district cited the CDC placing San Diego County in its high-risk category as the reason to maintain the requirement. This weeks edition includes a school spotlight on Pacific Rim Elementary Schools new Friendship Garden, information about how Carlsbad Unified student test scores compare to countywide and statewide averages, and a flyer for our upcoming Parent University session on Digital Citizenship (November 15th at 6:00 pm at the Pine Avenue Community Center). At-Home COVID-19 testing kits for students are available from all CUSD school health offices upon request. 6225 El Camino Real, Carlsbad, California 92009 760-331-5000 Phone . Students and staff are encouraged to remain home when sick and test for COVID-19 when necessary. https://www.smore.com/qcyng, Were happy to share the February 24, 2023 edition of our newsletter, Carlsbad Unified Connections. The Kindness Club student volunteers helped out in classrooms and during activities outside. He earned his Bachelor's degree in Music and Masters Degree in Special Education from Point Loma Nazarene University, and holds Administrative, Multiple Subject and Education Specialist credentials. Ms. Barry most recently taught 10th grade English at Sage Creek High School where she also served as the Link Crew Coordinator and Yearbook Advisor. But Lakeside Union wont remove students from indoor learning environments for not wearing a face covering, Taylor said. Poway Unified School District The district sent a letter to parents that beginning Monday, March 14, 2022, all students and staff members in K-12 settings will no longer be required to wear. We're happy to share the September 23, 2022 edition of Carlsbad Unified Connections, a weekly newsletter with highlights from our schools and district. Questions about the program may be directed to the Awards Unit at awards@cde.ca.gov. It is unclear what the impact of this announcement will be for staff; were looking forward to an upcoming update from CalOSHA with more detail.