Bulletin January 6th, 2021
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Parents Corner:
Parents of Eighth Grade Students:
Nightly Check-In
Social-Emotional Support
Governor Newsom announced a regionally based stay-at-home order for periods of three weeks to try and limit the spread of COVID-19 in our state. The stay-at-home order will be triggered on a region-by-region basis when the remaining ICU capacity falls below fifteen percent (15%). Unfortunately, Nevada County has been lumped into a large Greater Sacramento region that includes areas with elevated incidences of positive COVID-19 cases. In those areas where the Stay-at-Home Order is triggered, the State is prohibiting private gatherings of any size, closing sector operations except for critical infrastructure and retail, and requiring 100% masking and physical distancing in all others. The Governor reiterated that schools that have received waivers may remain open. His staff later clarified that all schools that are currently open can remain open. Pleasant Ridge Union School District’s Schools will remain open for in-person and distance-learning instruction.
To be preventative, it was decided after the Winter Recess (Holiday), PRUSD will be transitioning to a modified instructional model for the first two weeks. January 4th – January 15th instruction will be conducted only in a distance learning model to allow for a self-quarantine period of time for the entire learning community. This means Mondays will be packet pick up days and check in with teachers. Tuesday-Friday will be online direct instruction with your child’s teacher. It is required for your child to check in with their teacher. Other assignments will be provided for independent work. Once again this is to allow for all of us to remain apart so when we resume back to our current model, we may not have increased cases or direct contacts of the virus. Students will not be on campuses between the dates of January 4th – January 15th.
We will continue to keep you informed of developments related to COVID-19 if anything else changes.
Please log in to your parent portal and read and sign the Parent Agreement. We are going into uncharted territories and we need your help. Everything that we have learned about the prevention of COVID-19 has indicated that we are only as strong as our weakest link. We, as a district, have worked hard to create systems that minimize the risks to our students and staff, but there may still be risk present. Please sign that you will take the following steps to keep the whole community safe and allow use to continue to offer in-person classes with our students. Daily Symptom Checklist
I/We will commit...
- to complete the daily symptom check of my student before I place them on a bus or send them to campus
- to notify my student's school if there are any health concerns and take the steps outlined in the Daily Symptom Checklist.
- to sending my child to school with a mask and support the school in making sure all students are compliant in all safety protocols.
- I understand that even with all safety precautions that are being taken, there is always the risk that exposure to COVID-19 may occur.
Thank you for supporting our schools.
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Library Information:
To keep up to date on events please click on the Library link on the Magnolia Website. You can also to view the leaders for Counting on Words and more. Please use the link below for the information on how we will be checking out books.
Checking out a book at Magnolia is easy! Click on the link and follow instructions
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The route list for the bus stops at Alta Sierra, Cottage Hill, and Magnolia is attached. Families must have already filled out a ridership contract in order for their students to ride the bus.
Hybrid In-Person School Bell Schedules
The School Bell Schedules for students in the Hybrid Learning Models at the Elementary and Intermediate schools are in the above link.
Physical Education: Students are going to develop their physical abilities through a movement oriented program. There will not be in-person instruction but rather only distance learning physical education. We will gain the benefits of physical activity and developing healthy habits together virtually through their Google Classroom.
Google Classroom
This is where you will see the syllabus, assignments, activities, videos and communication. Students can access this through their google email and going to the waffle (google applications). Please do not hesitate to contact Mr. Griffin through google classroom or email [email protected]. Physical Activity Log (PAL): There will be an activity log put into google classroom and will also be available in hard-copy in the school office. The PAL will be worth the majority of your grade. 25 Points for each weekly log. See attached. Students will be required to participate in moderate-vigorous exercise for at least 30-40 minutes five days a week. This will vary between required workouts posted in google classroom and student’s choice.
To Purchase & Customize Your Yearbook
Must be a parent or student 13 years or older.
1 Go to www.treering.com/validate
2 Enter your school’s passcode: 101566172917594
Regular Price: $19.88 *Does not include sales tax, if applicable
Customize Your 2 Free Pages
Add photos from your computer, Facebook, Instagram, Google Drive & more.
Answer fun Memory Questions o help remember the year.
The 2 Custom Pages are FREE and are printed ONLY in your book. Want more pages? Each additional is just $0.99.
Immunization Requirements: Please click on the link below for immunization requirements for information regarding school admission, proof of immunizations must be submitted PRIOR to the start of school.
https://www.shotsforschool.org/7th-grade/
All Parents: There is a new way to collect Box Tops for Education for Magnolia School. All you need is your phone. Download the All-New Box Tops app. Shop as you normally would, then simply scan your store receipts to find participation products. The app will automatically credit your school's Box Top earnings online.
Tobacco Use Prevention Education (T.U.P.E.)
We are always happy to answer questions, share resources and problem solve. Marlene Mahurin, Program Coordinator
Tobacco Use Prevention Education Program
530-478-6400 x 2031
Upcoming Dates:
January 4th-15th Distance Learning Model-Students will not be on campus, attend classes via distance learning model.
January 18th Martin Luther King Holiday
January 21 & 22 Picture Make up day
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Be Kind Be Respectful Be Responsible