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GGUSD launches online resources to support at-home learning

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The Garden Grove Unified School District (GGUSD), which serves the Western portion of the City of Santa Ana, suspended their classes from March 16 to April 3, with Spring Break following from April 6 to 10. They will be back in session by April 13 if the COVID-19 situation has abated by then.

Effective Monday, March 30, the GGUSD Grab and Go Meal service will be open on Mondays and Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. to ensure our families and food service workers are able to stay home as much as possible, reducing their risk of exposure to illness. GGUSD’s Grab and Go Meal Service provides free breakfast and lunch every week, with the exception of Spring Recess April 6-10. Families will receive meals for Monday and Tuesday every Monday and meals for Wednesday through Friday every Wednesday.  Visit www.ggusd.us/coronavirus for a list of locations.

This week, Garden Grove Unified School District launched a new webpage, https://ggusd.us/covidresources, which is packed full of resources in three categories – academics, wellness, and community-based resources. The webpage is designed to be a one-stop-shop to support at-home learning for the district’s more than 41,000 students and their families.

The Academic Resources section includes learning packets by grade level, digital textbooks, and other tools to access virtual classrooms and support at-home learning. The Wellness Resources section includes information on supporting students’ mental health and socio-emotional well-being, including useful tips on coping with covid-related anxiety and a list of mental health related agencies.  Community Resources includes free or low-cost services provided by community organizations, including help with access to free food, childcare, and internet services. 

“Educators across the country are navigating uncharted territory and we are so proud of our teachers and instructional leaders for the innovative work they are doing to engage digitally with students and ensure learning continues,” said Board of Education President Walter Muneton.  “This webpage will help ensure important resources are ready and available for our community with the click of a button.”

GGUSD schools continue to check out devices for students who need them, and  community liaisons, school psychologists, and instructional aides have also been checking in on students. GGUSD is committed to expanding at-home learning and is working hard to keep families informed through ParentSquare and other digital resources. Families who need help navigating ParentSquare can visit https://ggusd.us/parentsquare. 

SAUSD schools will stay closed through May 1

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The SAUSD has announced that their schools will remain closed through May 1, 2020, with instruction set to resume May 4, 2020.

Here is their full announcement:

I’d like to take a moment to provide you with an update regarding the temporary closure of all SAUSD schools that’s currently in place as a precautionary measure to help curb the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19).

SAUSD, like many other school districts in the State of California, is committed to doing our part to stave off the growing national public health crisis being caused by the Coronavirus (COVID-19). The health and safety of our students, family, community, staff, and educational partners is our primary concern and focus during this crisis.

Today, SAUSD has determined that in the interest of public health, SAUSD schools will now remain closed to students and staff through Friday, May 1, 2020, with instruction currently set to resume on Monday, May 4, 2020. These dates are subject to change as we receive further guidance from the OC Health Care Agency, the Orange County Department of Education and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.

Although there are no confirmed cases of Coronavirus (COVID-19) related to SAUSD, 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 students and families.  However, we have confidence that this is the proper course at this time and are taking all precautionary measures to ensure the safety and well-being of all our stakeholders.

Doing our part to slow the spread of Coronavirus (COVID-19) is especially important now, as increased testing is leading to higher counts of confirmed Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases locally.  The OC Health Care Agency on Thursday reported that the total number of Coronavirus (COVID-19) cases in Orange County is 256, up from 69 the previous day. This serves as a reminder of the importance of staying at home and practicing social distancing when leaving the household for essential activities.

During the school closure period, we will continue serving free, nutritious meals to all children ages 1-18 at 13 selected school sites three times a week. They are served in a grab-and-go setting that protects the safety of both our students and school personnel. Please remember to practice social distancing when picking up meals out of concern for the health of students, parents and staff, who are placing themselves on the front lines to ensure that our students receive nourishment. For a meal distribution schedule, visit www.sausd.us/coronavirus.

To keep our SAUSD scholars engaged in learning during this time, we have created instructional materials accessible to students in both printed and online platforms to minimize the impact to student learning and any loss of school days. Online documents are accessible via the district website at www.sausd.us/coronavirus.

We would also like to remind our SAUSD community that we are gathering resources that may be of assistance and interest to our families and neighbors at this time and are posting them to our website at www.sausd.us/coronavirus. New flyers with resources on topics such as mental health resources, food distribution programs and more are added daily as a service to our community.

In addition, the County of Orange has resources available for those experiencing worry or anxiety related to the Coronavirus (COVID-19). Residents are encouraged to call 855-625-4657 or visit www.ochealthinfo.com/oclinks to talk or chat with a trained, clinical navigator. Those with medical questions may call the OC Health Care Agency’s Health Referral Line at 800-564-8448 or visit occovid19.ochealthinfo.com.

As we approach the end of the school year, we will be weighing whether to cancel all end-of-the-year activities in order to comply with social distancing guidelines for the health and safety of our school communities. We will make a decision in the coming weeks and will be sure to inform all stakeholders of the outcome. 

In closing, I’d like to again thank everyone for their patience and trust as we continue to adjust to the rapidly evolving situation. This is a fluid situation and SAUSD is working to provide you with the most current and clear guidance.

We will update you with additional information as it becomes available. Please be sure to visit www.sausd.us, and connect with your child’s school for more updates.

Sincerely,

Jerry Almendarez

Superintendent of Schools

Santa Ana Unified School District

A 27 de marzo del 2020

Estimada comunidad del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana (SAUSD),

Quisiera tomar un momento para darles información actualizada acerca del cierre temporal de todas las escuelas de SAUSD que tenemos en vigor como medida de precaución para ayudar a frenar la propagación del Coronavirus (COVID-19).

SAUSD, como muchos otros distritos escolares en el estado de California, tiene el compromiso de hacer nuestra parte para evitar la creciente crisis nacional de salud pública causada por el Coronavirus (COVID-19). La salud y seguridad de nuestros alumnos, familias, comunidad, personal y socios educativos es nuestra inquietud principal y enfoque durante esta crisis.

Hoy, SAUSD determinó que, en interés de la salud pública, las escuelas de SAUSD ahora permanecerán cerradas a los alumnos y el personal hasta el viernes 1º de mayo del 2020, y actualmente la enseñanza está programada para reanudar el lunes 4 de mayo del 2020. Estas fechas están sujetas a cambio a medida que recibimos mayor orientación de la Agencia de Salud del Condado de Orange, el Departamento de Educación del Condado de Orange y los Centros para el Control y Prevención de Enfermedades.

Aunque no hay casos confirmados de coronavirus (COVID-19) relacionados con SAUSD, se está tomando esta medida por una abundancia de precaución. Esta no es una decisión que tomamos a la ligera, pues sabemos que el cierre temporal de nuestro Distrito tiene tremendas repercusiones sobre nuestros alumnos y familias.  Sin embargo, tenemos la seguridad de que este es el curso adecuado en este momento y estamos tomando todas las medidas de precaución para garantizar la seguridad y bienestar de todos nuestros colaboradores.

Es de particular importancia ahora hacer nuestra parte para frenar la propagación del Coronavirus (COVID-19), ya que un aumento en las pruebas está indicando que hay mayores cifras de casos confirmados del Coronavirus (COVID-19) localmente.  El jueves, la Agencia de Salud del Condado de Orange reportó que la cantidad total de casos del Coronavirus (COVID-19) en el Condado de Orange es 256, comparado con 69 del día previo. Esto sirve como un recordatorio de la importancia de quedarse en casa y practicar el distanciamiento social cuando salga de su hogar para realizar actividades esenciales.

Durante el período del cierre escolar, continuaremos sirviendo alimentos nutritivos gratuitos a todos los niños de 1 a 18 años en 13 escuelas selectas tres veces por semana. Son repartidos en modo “para llevar” que protege la seguridad de nuestros alumnos y el personal escolar. Por favor recuerde practicar el distanciamiento social cuando recoja los alimentos por preocupación por la salud de los alumnos, padres y personal, quienes se están arriesgando al dar un paso al frente para asegurar que nuestros alumnos reciban alimento. Para ver el horario de distribución de alimentos, visite www.sausd.us/coronavirus.

Para mantener a nuestros alumnos de SAUSD activos en el aprendizaje durante este tiempo, hemos creado materiales didácticos accesibles a los alumnos en plataformas impresas y en línea para para minimizar el impacto en el aprendizaje estudiantil y cualquier pérdida de días de enseñanza. Los documentos en línea están accesibles mediante el sitio web del distrito en www.sausd.us/coronavirus.

También deseamos recordar a nuestra comunidad de SAUSD que estamos recopilando recursos que pueden ser de ayuda e interés para nuestras familias y vecinos en este momento y los estamos subiendo a nuestro sitio web en www.sausd.us/coronavirus. Se están agregando a diario volantes nuevos con recursos en temas como recursos de salud mental, programas de distribución de alimentos y más, como un servicio para nuestra comunidad.

Además, el Condado de Orange tiene recursos disponibles para las personas que estén experimentando preocupación o ansiedad relacionada con el Coronavirus (COVID-19). Se anima a los residentes a llamar al 855-625-4657 o visitar www.ochealthinfo.com/oclinks para hablar o chatear con un navegador clínico capacitado. Si tienen preguntas médicas, pueden llamar a la Línea de remisión de salud de la Agencia de Salud del Condado de Orange al número 800-564-8448 o visiten occovid19.ochealthinfo.com.

A medida que nos acercamos al final del año escolar, estaremos sopesando si cancelar todas las actividades de fin de año, a fin de acatar las directrices de distanciamiento social por la salud y seguridad de nuestras comunidades escolares. Tomaremos una decisión en las próximas semanas y nos aseguraremos de informar a todos los colaboradores del resultado. 

Para concluir, nuevamente quiero agradecer a todos por su paciencia y confianza a medida que continuamos ajustándonos a la situación en rápida evolución. Esta es una situación fluida y SAUSD está trabajando para brindarles la orientación más actual y clara.

Les brindaremos información adicional a medida que esté disponible. Por favor asegúrense de visitar www.sausd.us, y conéctese con la escuela de su hijo/a para más actualizaciones.

Atentamente,

Jerry Almendarez

Superintendente de Escuelas

Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana

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Ngày 27 tháng 3 nam 2020 

Kính g?i c?ng d?ng H?c khu Th?ng nh?t Santa Ana (SAUSD),

Chúng tôi mu?n nhân co h?i này cung c?p cho quý v? thông tin c?p nh?t v? vi?c dóng c?a t?m th?i t?t c? các tru?ng SAUSD mà hi?n t?i, nhu m?t bi?n pháp phòng ng?a d? giúp ngan ch?n s? lây lan c?a coronavirus (COVID-19).

SAUSD, gi?ng nhu nhi?u khu h?c chánh khác ? Ti?u bang California, cam k?t th?c hi?n ph?n c?a chúng tôi d? ngan ch?n cu?c kh?ng ho?ng s?c kh?e c?ng d?ng qu?c gia dang gia tang do coronavirus (COVID-19) gây ra. S?c kh?e và s? an toàn c?a h?c sinh, gia dình, c?ng d?ng, nhân viên và các d?i tác giáo d?c là m?i quan tâm chính và tr?ng tâm c?a chúng tôi trong cu?c kh?ng ho?ng này. 

Hôm nay, SAUSD dã xác d?nh r?ng vì l?i ích c?a s?c kh?e c?ng d?ng, các tru?ng SAUSD s? dóng c?a cho h?c sinh và nhân viên cho d?n th? Sáu, ngày 1 tháng 5 nam 2020, v?i hu?ng d?n hi?n du?c thi?t l?p tru?ng s? b?t d?u tr? l?i vào Th? Hai, ngày 4 tháng 5 nam 2020. Ngày gi? d?nh nhu trên nhung n?u có thay d?i gì khi chúng tôi nh?n du?c hu?ng d?n thêm t? Co quan Cham sóc S?c kh?e OC, Phòng Giáo d?c Qu?n Cam và Trung tâm Ki?m soát và Phòng ng?a D?ch b?nh, chúng tôi s? cho quý v? bi?t.

M?c dù không có tru?ng h?p nào du?c xác nh?n v? coronavirus (COVID-19) liên quan d?n SAUSD, bu?c này dang du?c dua ra kh?i s? th?n tr?ng. �ây không ph?i là m?t quy?t d?nh mà chúng tôi xem nh?, vì chúng tôi bi?t r?ng vi?c t?m th?i dóng c?a H?c khu c?a chúng tôi có tác d?ng to l?n d?n h?c sinh và gia dình c?a chúng tôi. Tuy nhiên, chúng tôi tin tu?ng r?ng dây là khóa h?c phù h?p t?i th?i di?m này và dang th?c hi?n t?t c? các bi?n pháp phòng ng?a d? d?m b?o an toàn và phúc l?i cho t?t c? chúng ta.

Trách nhi?m và b?n ph?n c?a chúng ta là làm ch?m s? lây lan c?a coronavirus (COVID-19) là d?c bi?t quan tr?ng hi?n nay, vì xét nghi?m tang lên d?n d?n s? lu?ng cao hon xác nh?n c?a coronavirus (COVID-19) t?i d?a phuong. Co quan Cham sóc S?c kh?e OC hôm th? Nam dã báo cáo r?ng t?ng s? ca b?nh coronavirus (COVID-19) t?i Qu?n Cam là 256, tang so v?i 69 ngày hôm tru?c. �i?u này cho bi?t nhu m?t l?i nh?c nh? v? t?m quan tr?ng c?a vi?c ? nhà và th?c hành d?ng cách khoãng khi r?i kh?i nhà cho các ho?t d?ng thi?t y?u.

Trong th?i gian dóng c?a tru?ng, chúng tôi s? ti?p t?c ph?c v? các b?a an b? du?ng, mi?n phí cho t?t c? tr? em t? 1-18 tu?i t?i 13 d?a di?m tru?ng du?c ch?n ba l?n m?t tu?n. �? an dã du?c d?ng trong m?t  h?p dã thi?t l?p l?y và di d? b?o v? s? an toàn c?a c? h?c sinh và nhân viên nhà tru?ng c?a chúng tôi. Xin nh? th?c hành d?ng cách khoãng khi di l?y d? an vì lo l?ng cho s?c kh?e c?a h?c sinh, ph? huynh và nhân viên, nh?ng ngu?i dang d?t mình lên hàng d?u d? d?m b?o r?ng h?c sinh c?a chúng ta du?c nuôi du?ng. �? bi?t l?ch phân ph?i b?a an, hãy truy c?p www.sausd.us/coronavirus. 

�? gi? cho các h?c sinh SAUSD c?a chúng ta tham gia vào vi?c h?c trong th?i gian này, chúng tôi dã t?o ra các tài li?u gi?ng d?y cho các em ? c? hai n?n t?ng in và tr?c tuy?n d? gi?m thi?u tác d?ng d?n vi?c h?c c?a các em và không m?t bat k? ngày h?c nào. Các tài li?u tr?c tuy?n có th? truy c?p thông qua trang m?ng c?a H?c Khu t?i www.sausd.us/coronavirus.

Chúng tôi cung mu?n nh?c nh? c?ng d?ng SAUSD c?a chúng tôi r?ng chúng tôi dang thu th?p các tài nguyên có th? h? tr? và quan tâm cho gia dình và hàng xóm c?a chúng tôi t?i th?i di?m này và dang dang chúng lên trang m?ng c?a chúng tôi t?i www.sausd.us/coronavirus. Các t? thông tin m?i v?i các tài nguyên v? các ch? d? nhu tài nguyên s?c kh?e tâm th?n, chuong trình phân ph?i th?c ph?m và nhi?u th? khác du?c thêm vào hàng ngày nhu m?t d?ch v? cho c?ng d?ng c?a chúng ta. 

Ngoài ra, Qu?n Cam có s?n các tài nguyên cho nh?ng ngu?i g?p ph?i lo l?ng ho?c lo l?ng liên quan d?n coronavirus (COVID-19). Cu dân du?c khuy?n khích g?i 855-625-4657 ho?c truy c?p www.occvid19.ochealthinfo.com/oclinks d? nói chuy?n ho?c trò chuy?n v?i nh?ng ngu?i dã du?c dào t?o. Quý vi có nh?ng th?c m?c v? y t? có th? g?i cho �u?ng dây gi?i thi?u s?c kh?e c?a OC Health Care Agency theo s? 800-564-8448 ho?c truy c?p occovid19.ochealthinfo.com.

Khi g?n d?n cu?i nam h?c, chúng tôi s? cân nh?c xem có nên h?y t?t c? các ho?t d?ng cu?i nam d? tuân th? các hu?ng d?n cách khoãng v? s?c kh?e và s? an toàn c?a c?ng d?ng tru?ng h?c hay không. Chúng tôi s? dua ra quy?t d?nh trong vài tu?n t?i và ch?c ch?n s? thông báo cho t?t c? quý v? v? k?t qu?.

Sau cùng, chúng tôi mu?n c?m on t?t c? quý v? dã kiên nh?n và tin tu?ng trong khi chúng tôi ti?p t?c di?u ch?nh theo tình hình dang phát tri?n nhanh chóng. �ây là m?t tình hu?ng r?t khó và SAUSD dang làm vi?c d? cung c?p cho quý v? hu?ng d?n rõ ràng và m?i nh?t.

Chúng tôi s? c?p nh?t cho quý v? nh?ng thông tin b? sung khi có s?n. Xin quý v? vào trang m?ng cua h?c khu t?i  www.sausd.us và k?t n?i v?i tru?ng d?y con c?a b?n d? bi?t thêm thông tin c?p nh?t.

Trân tr?ng,

Jerry Almendarez

Superintendent of Schools

Santa Ana Unified School District

SAUSD COVID-19 free student meal distribution schedule update

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Beginning Monday, March 23, 2020, SAUSD will be moving to a multiday meal service model to continue providing free meals to all children in Santa Ana ages 1-18. 

We will distribute meals two days per week:

  • On Mondays, we will serve 2 breakfasts and 2 lunches (to cover Monday and Tuesday)
  • On Wednesdays, we will serve 3 breakfasts and 3 lunches (to cover Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday)

The goal is to reduce the amount of times our SAUSD families need to leave their homes for nutrition and to limit the number of person-to-person contacts to protect our families, staff, and the broader public.

Meals will be provided from 8 to 11 a.m. at the 13 selected school sites below. Children do not need to be present.

– Esqueda Elementary School

– Monte Vista Elementary School

– Martin Elementary School

– Madison Elementary School

– Romero Cruz Academy

– Carr Intermediate School

– Mendez Intermediate School

– Sierra Preparatory Academy

– Villa Intermediate School

– Willard Intermediate School

– Saddleback High School

– Santa Ana High School

– Segerstrom High School 

In addition, enrichment packets will be available for pick up at the 13 food distribution sites beginning Monday as well. The packets are intended to help students by supplementing and enhancing the instruction, but it is not mandatory to turn them in.

For more information regarding meal distribution, please call 714-431-1900 or visit @sausdnutrition on Instagram.

We would also like to inform our SAUSD community that we are gathering resources that may be of assistance and interest to our families and neighbors at this time and are posting them to our website at www.sausd.us. New flyers with resources on topics such as mental health resources, food distribution programs and more are added daily as a service to our community.

We thank you for your trust and patience during this time. Please be sure to visit www.sausd.us on a regular basis for more updates.

20 de marzo de 2020

Estimada comunidad del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana (SAUSD),

A partir del lunes 23 de marzo de 2020, SAUSD se trasladará a un modelo de servicio de comidas de varios días para continuar proporcionando comidas gratuitas a todos los niños en Santa Ana de entre 1 y 18 años.

Distribuiremos comidas dos días por semana:

  • Los lunes, serviremos 2 desayunos y 2 almuerzos (para cubrir los lunes y martes)
  • Los miércoles, serviremos 3 desayunos y 3 almuerzos (para cubrir los miércoles, jueves y viernes)

El objetivo es reducir la cantidad de veces que nuestras familias de SAUSD necesitan abandonar sus hogares para alimentarse y limitar la cantidad de contactos de persona a persona para proteger a nuestras familias, al personal y al público en general.

Las comidas se proporcionarán de 8 a 11 a.m.en los 13 sitios escolares seleccionados a continuación. Los niños no necesitan estar presentes.

– Escuela primaria Esqueda

– Escuela primaria Monte Vista

– Martin Elementary School

– Madison Elementary School

– Academia Romero Cruz

– Escuela Intermedia Carr

– Escuela Intermedia Méndez

– Academia Preparatoria Sierra

– Escuela Intermedia Villa  

– Escuela Intermedia Willard

– Escuela Secundaria Saddleback

– Preparatoria Santa Ana

– Escuela Secundaria Segerstrom

Además, los paquetes de enriquecimiento estarán disponibles para recoger en los 13 sitios de distribución de alimentos a partir del lunes también. Los paquetes están destinados a ayudar a los estudiantes al complementar y mejorar la instrucción, pero no es obligatorio entregarlos.

Para obtener más información sobre la distribución de comidas, llame al 714-431-1900 o visite @sausdnutrition en Instagram.

También nos gustaría informar a nuestra comunidad SAUSD que estamos reuniendo recursos que pueden ser de ayuda e interés para nuestras familias y vecinos en este momento y los estamos publicando en nuestro sitio web en www.sausd.us. Todos los días se agregan nuevos volantes con recursos sobre temas como recursos de salud mental, programas de distribución de alimentos y más como un servicio para nuestra comunidad.

Le agradecemos su confianza y paciencia durante este tiempo. Asegúrese de visitar www.sausd.us regularmente para obtener más actualizaciones.

The O.C. Supervisors react to the hate-related COVID-19 incident at Bolsa Grande High School

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SANTA ANA, Calif. (March 19, 2020) – A discrimination-related incident in correlation with novel coronavirus (COVID-19) was recently reported at a local Orange County high school.

“I am appalled by the racist conduct perpetrated against Vietnamese American students by their classmates at Bolsa Grande High School,” said Vice Chairman Andrew Do, First District. “As a former victim of repeated racist attacks when I was a student at Bolsa Grande, it hurts me deeply to see these same patterns continue decades later. While I condemn those students’ acts, I want to commend the Garden Grove Unified School District on their swift and decisive response to this incident and I am proud that they are working closely with the Orange County Human Relations Commission to address issues of racism and discrimination.”

“The County has zero tolerance for hate of any kind, and we are dedicated to protecting the safety of all Orange County residents,” said Chairwoman Michelle Steel, Second District. “We encourage students experiencing discrimination to reach out to their local counselors, teachers or parents so this inappropriate behavior is properly addressed.”

“It is unacceptable that a few Bolsa Grande High School students added emotional duress to their classmates during our turbulent, emotional climate,” said Supervisor Donald Wagner, Third District. “Our next-generation must learn to unite under challenges and exercise extra grace as much as possible. I want to kindly remind that the public that they should act to rally — and not crush — the courage of those facing the stigma around COVID-19; a healthy future depends on it,” said Supervisor Wagner.

“This is a stressful time for people,” said Supervisor Doug Chaffee, Fourth District. “I want to thank Garden Grove Unified School District for handling this incident appropriately, and I hope this incident prevents possible discrimination in the future.”

“Discrimination of any kind is never tolerated and misinformation often leads to more issues of concern,” said Supervisor Lisa Bartlett, Fifth District. “The County will continue to provide our residents the most up to date information and I hope everyone will utilize this service to remain good neighbors for the health and safety of the entire community.”

“Stigma related to COVID-19 can be avoided if we stay educated from reliable sources,” said Michael Reynolds, Chair of the Orange County Human Relations Commission. “The incident at Bolsa Grande High School demonstrates that we must continue to educate and raise awareness of discrimination, and we look forward to working with the Garden Grove Unified School District on this matter.”

CA State education leaders issue new guidance for schools, districts

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The California Department of Education introduced new COVID-19 guidance for K-12 schools on Tuesday, covering distance learning and student meals.

Similarly, the state’s Health and Human Services Agency shared considerations for child care and supervision.

“It is imperative that we exhaust all efforts to minimize the disruptive impact a school closure can have on our students and their families,” State Superintendent Tony Thurmond said.

Developed by state educational leaders in collaboration with the governor’s office, the resources are intended to address some of the more pressing concerns of teachers, administrators and parents in the wake of school closures.

Here are some of the highlights:

Distance learning

  • Districts should use a combination of technology and non-technology based activities. Additionally, students can work semi-independently, while teachers are available for “office hours” and student check-ins.
  • Districts must consider equity and access for students who may not have necessary technology when developing distance learning programs. Districts are encouraged to work with their local internet service providers and community groups to help ensure families receive free or affordable internet access during this time of crisis. Districts can also make available to students devices such as Chromebooks so they can connect with teachers.
  • Schools can also make available paper workbooks for families to pick from schools if online learning is not the most convenient option. For these students, teachers can schedule in-person meetings with individual students as long as they follow CDC health guidelines, including social distancing procedures.
  • For more, visit https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/distancelearning.asp.

School meals

  • Districts should continue offering nutritious lunch and breakfast options, especially for those children ages 18 and younger who rely on free or reduced-priced meals during traditional school hours.
  • Meal distribution sites should be located in areas that are easily accessible to children eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Schools do not need to distribute meals on a school site and can distribute them at another site convenient to the community such as, but not limited to, local food banks, resource centers, Boys and Girls Clubs, YMCAs, community centers and libraries.
  • No meal applications or fees should be collected from children or families. But currently, children must be present to receive meals.
  • For more, visit https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/schoolmeals.asp.

Child care and supervision

  • Districts receiving funding for child care programs should, to the extent practicable, arrange for supervision for students during ordinary school hours.
  • Districts should coordinate with the local Health Care Agency to ensure these programs remain safe for students and staff.
  • Districts should collaborate with community partners and other local and state government agencies to provide “pop-up” child care centers for emergency responders and other workers in jobs deemed essential during a time of crisis.
  • For more, visit https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/guidance.asp.

The full guidance can be found at www.cde.ca.gov/ls/he/hn/coronavirus.asp.

“Child care, educational options, meal service, and providing support to our students with disabilities are all issues that our school communities are grappling with right now,” Thurmond said in a statement. “I am pleased that the governor provided the necessary answers and solutions that our LEAs (local education agencies) need to move forward as they continue to support and serve students throughout the state.”

The Rancho Santiago Community College District suspends face-to-face classes

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Santa Ana, CA – Officials in the Rancho Santiago Community College District, in an effort to mitigate the spread of COVID-19, have suspended all face-to-face courses and student support services through Tuesday, March 17. Most courses and services will resume in online and virtual formats on Wednesday, March 18 through Friday, April 24, 2020. During this time, the colleges and the district office will remain open.

“The health and safety of our students, faculty and staff is paramount so it is incumbent upon us to be good health stewards,” said Ms. Claudia Alvarez, president of the district’s Board of Trustees. “We have been working proactively to prepare a responsible transition plan to alternative delivery methods for instruction, student support and services. We believe the class and service suspension will give our faculty and students the time they need to prepare for this transition.”

The district recognizes that not all classes and services can be moved to an online format. In these limited cases, some courses involving labs, studio instruction, career and technical education skills-based courses, performance classes, physical education, and student support services may occur on campus.

The district will also close the child development centers as of Monday, March 16. They will reopen on Monday, April 27.

“While we understand there are concerns about COVID-19, according to the Orange County Health Care Agency, as of today March 13, 2020, the health risk to the general public in Orange County is believed to be low,” said Chancellor Marvin Martinez. “At this time, there are no reported cases of COVID-19 at our colleges or the district office. As information and guidelines are changing rapidly, our leadership made the responsible and prudent decision to leverage technology to help stop the spread of COVID-19 while continuing to deliver instruction and services to our students with as little disruption as possible.”

Per Governor Gavin Newsom’s memo released on March 12, all college and district events and gatherings over 250 people have been cancelled.

“RSCCD is committed to supporting all of our students and employees, and the communities we serve in responding responsibly for the health and safety of all,” said Chancellor Martinez.

“I have full confidence in our administration, faculty, and staff, along with the commitment from our students, that we can all step up to this challenge in a safe, positive manner and successfully continue to achieve our educational goals,” said Ms. Alvarez.

About Rancho Santiago Community College District
Santa Ana College and Santiago Canyon College are public community colleges of the Rancho Santiago Community College District, which serves the residents of Anaheim Hills, Orange, Santa Ana, Villa Park, and portions of Anaheim, Costa Mesa, Irvine, Fountain Valley, Garden Grove, and Tustin. Both colleges provide education for academic transfer and careers, courses for personal and professional development, and customized training for business and industry.

Governor Newsom signs an Executive Order ensuring State funding for schools that close due to the COVID-19 virus

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Order mandates that school districts use dollars to fund distance learning and high quality educational opportunities, safely provide school meals, and arrange for the supervision of students during school hours

Order requires Department of Education and California Health & Human Services Agency to develop strategies to address equity challenges around internet connectivity, ensure students with disabilities receive specialized education, and safely provide meals

Order urges employers to take area school closures into account and provide flexibility during the COVID-19 crisis

SACRAMENTO – Governor Gavin Newsom today issued an executive order ensuring California public school districts retain state funding even in the event of physical closure. The order directs school districts to use those state dollars to fund distance learning and high quality educational opportunities, provide school meals and, as practicable, arrange for the supervision for students during school hours.

“Closing schools has a massive, cascading effect for our kids and their families – especially those least equipped financially to deal with them. The needs of California kids must be met regardless of whether their school is open or closed. School districts that choose to close must use state educational dollars to quickly meet the needs of children and families. The State of California is working around the clock to help those districts and provide best practices to ensure no kid is left behind,” said Governor Newsom.

“I applaud Governor Newsom for the action in his Executive Order to provide schools with the tools they need to continue providing students with high quality education while keeping them safe. This allows schools to put safety first without jeopardizing the financial resources needed to meet the needs of our students. The California Department of Education looks forward to working closely with Governor Newsom and educators from across the state to provide guidance for addressing critical education issues such as providing students with meals and insuring the delivery of needed services and supports to students with disabilities,” said California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond.

The order provides that even if schools close temporarily because of COVID-19, school districts must:

  • Continue delivering high-quality educational opportunities to students through other options, distance learning and independent study;
  • Safely provide school meals through the Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option, consistent with the requirements of the California Department of Education and U.S. Department of Agriculture;
  • To the extent practicable, arrange for supervision for students during ordinary school hours
  • Continue to pay employees.

The full executive order can be viewed here.

State Efforts to Assist California Workers

California will continue acting swiftly to help workers hurt by COVID-19. Affected workers can visit the Labor & Workforce Development Agency’s website to review what benefits are available to them. For instance,

  • If you’re unable to work because you are caring for an ill or quarantined family member with COVID-19 you may qualify for Paid Family Leave (PFL).
  • If you’re unable to work due to medical quarantine or illness, you may qualify for Disability Insurance. Those who have lost a job or have had their hours reduced for reasons related to COVID-19 may be able to partially recover their wages by filing an unemployment insurance claim.
  • If a worker or a family member is sick or for preventative care when civil authorities recommend quarantine, workers may use accrued paid sick leave in accordance with the law.
  • If workers are unable to do their usual job because they were exposed to and contracted COVID-19 during the regular course of their work, they may be eligible for workers’ compensation benefits. All information and resources can be found at Labor.Ca.Gov/Coronavirus2019

All Community Guidance Released from CDPH:
The California Department of Public Health has consolidated state guidance on how to prepare and protect Californians from COVID-19 in a single location. This includes guidance for:

  • Health care facilities, including long-term care facilities
  • Community care facilities, including assisted living facilities and child care
  • Schools and institutions of higher education
  • First responders, including paramedics and EMTs
  • Employers, health care workers and workers in general industry
  • Health care plans
  • Home cleaning with COVID-19 positive individuals
  • Gathering Guidance
  • Guidance for Using Disinfectants at Schools and Child Cares
  • Laboratories
  • Health care facilities from Cal/OSHA
  • Homelessness Providers

What to Do if You Think You’re Sick:
Call ahead: If you are experiencing symptoms of COVID-19 and may have had contact with a person with COVID-19, or recently traveled to countries with apparent community spread, call your health care provider or local public health department first before seeking medical care so that appropriate precautions can be taken.

California’s Response to COVID-19:
We have been actively and extensively planning with our local public health and health care delivery systems. Here are some of the things we are already doing:

  • The Governor has signed an executive order further enhancing California’s ability to respond to the pandemic. The order directs residents to follow public health directives and guidance, including to cancel large non-essential gatherings that do not meet state criteria; waives the one-week waiting period for people who are unemployed and/or disabled as a result of COVID-19; and readies the state to commandeer property for temporary residences and medical facilities for quarantining, isolating or treating individuals, among other things.
  • As in any public health event, the California Department of Public Health’s Medical and Health Coordination Center has been activated and is coordinating public health response efforts across the state.
  • California continues to prepare and respond in coordination with federal and local partners, hospitals and physicians.
  • Governor Newsom declared a State of Emergency to make additional resources available, formalize emergency actions already underway across multiple state agencies and departments, and help the state prepare for broader spread of COVID-19.
  • Governor Gavin Newsom requested the Legislature make up to $20 million available for state government to respond to the spread of COVID-19.
  • California activated the State Operations Center to its highest level to coordinate response efforts across the state.
  • 24 million more Californians are now eligible for free medically necessary COVID-19 testing.
  • California made available some of its emergency planning reserves of 21 million N95 filtering face piece masks for use in certain health care settings to ease shortages of personal protective equipment.
  • The Public Health Department is providing information, guidance documents, and technical support to local health departments, health care facilities, providers, schools, universities, colleges, and childcare facilities across California
  • The California Employment Development Department (EDD) is encouraging individuals who are unable to work due to exposure to COVID-19 to file a Disability Insurance claim.
  • EDD is also encouraging employers who are experiencing a slowdown in their businesses or services as a result of the Coronavirus impact on the economy to apply for an Unemployment Insurance work sharing program.
  • California continues to work in partnership with the federal government to aid in the safe return of 962 Californians from the Grand Princess cruise ship. This mission is centered around protecting the health of the passengers, and ensuring that when the passengers disembark, the public health of the United States, the State of California, and partner communities is protected.
  • The Public Health Department is coordinating with federal authorities and local health departments that have implemented screening, monitoring and, in some cases quarantine of returning travelers.
  • In coordination with the CDC, state and local health departments, we are actively responding to cases of COVID-19.
  • The Public Health Department is supporting hospitals and local public health laboratories in the collection of specimens and testing for COVID-19.

The California Department of Public Health’s state laboratory in Richmond and 18 other public health department laboratories now have tests for the virus that causes COVID-19. Eighteen of them are currently conducting tests, with the others coming online soon.​

For more the most up to date information on COVID-19 and California’s response, visit the CDPH website.

The Garden Grove Unified School District is suspending classes starting on 3/16

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After careful deliberation, and in keeping with other large urban school districts in the state, the Garden Grove Unified School District Board of Education will be suspending in person classes for students effective Monday, March 16 through Friday, April 3, followed by our regularly scheduled spring break from April 6 through April 10.

We do not have any confirmed cases of the coronavirus (COVID-19) in our schools or local community but this action is an extra measure of protection to help prevent the spread of the COVID-19. More information will be sent home and posted on our website and social media pages regarding instruction and other supports for students and families.

The SAUSD is closing their public schools from 3/16 to 4-10

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The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD), like many other school districts in the State of California, is committed to doing our part to stave off the growing national public health crisis being caused by the Coronavirus, COVID-19.  The health and safety of our students, family, community, staff, and educational partners is our primary concern and focus during this crisis.

Today, the SAUSD Board of Education determined that in the interest of public health, SAUSD schools will be closed effective Monday, March 16 through April 10, 2020.  Although there are no known cases in SAUSD, we are taking all precautionary measures to ensure the safety and wellbeing of all our stakeholders.  Classes are scheduled to resume after the SAUSD scheduled spring break on Monday, April 13, 2020.

Please know that to date, no student or staff have tested positive for COVID-19 in SAUSD.  The purpose of the closure is to prevent unnecessary gatherings of large numbers of people which, research has shown, only serve to accelerate the spread of the virus.  We are not only closing schools; we are also recommending that you likewise do your part to avoid large gatherings and social interactions that are not essential.

This complex decision involved close collaboration and coordination with our Board of Education, labor groups, the Orange County Department of Education and the Orange County Health Care Agency.  We will be working closely with multiple community partners to coordinate and adjust planned events as needed.  We have created instructional materials accessible to students in both printed and online platforms to minimize the impact to student learning and any loss of school days.  Individual schools will be in communication with their families when printed instructional materials are ready for pick up.  Online documents are accessible via the district website at this time . (https://www.sausd.us/)

We understand there are many concerns around COVID-19 and want to ensure families that we are working closely with the Orange County Health Care Agency for updates and guidance.  For the latest information on COVID-19, families are encouraged to visit SAUSD website, the Orange County Health Care Agency  webpage dedicated to COVID-19 (2019 Novel Coronavirus), and the Center for Disease Control homepage.

For questions regarding this closure, please contact our SAUSD main telephone number at (714) 558-5501.

A 13 de marzo del 2020

Estimados alumnos, familias, miembros de la comunidad y personal del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana,

El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana (SAUSD), al igual que muchos otros distritos escolares en el estado de California, tiene el compromiso de hacer nuestra parte para evitar la creciente crisis nacional de salud pública causada por el Coronavirus, COVID-19. La salud y seguridad de nuestros alumnos, familias, comunidad, personal y socios educativos es nuestra inquietud primordial y enfoque durante esta crisis.

Hoy, la Mesa Directiva de SAUSD determinó que, en interés de la salud pública, las escuelas de SAUSD cerrarán a partir del lunes 16 de marzo al 10 de abril del 2020.  Aunque no hay casos conocidos en SAUSD, estamos tomando todas las medidas de precaución para garantizar la seguridad y el bienestar de todos nuestros colaboradores.  Las clases están programadas para reanudar luego del receso de primavera programado de SAUSD, el lunes 13 de abril del 2020.

Por favor sepan que, hasta la fecha, ningún alumno/a o personal ha resultado positivo para COVID-19 en SAUSD.  El propósito del cierre es evitar reuniones innecesarias de grandes cantidades de personas, lo cual los estudios muestran que sólo sirven para agilizar la propagación del virus.  No solamente estamos cerrando escuelas; también les recomendamos que pongan de su parte para evitar reuniones e interacciones sociales grandes que no sean esenciales.

Esta decisión compleja involucró una colaboración y coordinación estrecha con nuestra Mesa Directiva, grupos sindicales, el Departamento de Educación del Condado de Orange y la Agencia de Salud del Condado de Orange.  Colaboraremos estrechamente con múltiples socios comunitarios para coordinar y ajustar eventos planeados, según sea necesario.  Hemos creado materiales didácticos accesibles para los alumnos de forma impresa y en plataformas en línea, para minimizar el impacto al aprendizaje estudiantil y cualquier pérdida de días escolares.  Las escuelas individuales estarán en comunicación con sus familias cuando los materiales didácticos impresos estén listos para ser recogidos.  Los documentos en línea ya están accesibles en el sitio web del distrito. (https://www.sausd.us/)

Entendemos que hay muchas inquietudes en torno de COVID-19 y queremos asegurar a las familias que estamos colaborando estrechamente con la Agencia de Salud del Condado de Orange para tener información actualizada y orientación.  Para la información más reciente sobre COVID-19, se anima a las familias a visitar el sitio de SAUSD, la página de la Agencia de Salud del Condado de Orange dedicada a COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus 2019) y el sitio del Centro para Control de Enfermedades.

Para preguntas acerca de este cierre, favor de comunicarse al número telefónico principal de SAUSD al (714) 558-5501.

Ngày 13, Tháng 3, 2020

 Kính gửi Quý Phụ Huynh,các em Học Sinh, Cộng Đồng và Nhân Viên của Học Khu Santa Ana,

Học khu Thống nhất Santa Ana (SAUSD), giống như nhiều khu học chánh khác ở Tiểu bang California, cam kết thực hiện phần của chúng tôi để ngăn chặn cuộc khủng hoảng về  sức khỏe cộng đồng quốc gia đang gia tăng do coronavirus, COVID-19. Sức khỏe và sự an toàn của học sinh, gia đình, cộng đồng, nhân viên và các đối tác giáo dục là mối quan tâm hàng đầu và trọng tâm của chúng tôi trong cuộc khủng hoảng này.

Hôm nay, Hội đồng Giáo dục SAUSD xác định rằng vì lợi ích của sức khỏe cộng đồng, các trường SAUSD sẽ đóng cửa từ Thứ Hai ngày 16 tháng 3 đến ngày 10 tháng 4 năm 2020. Mặc dù không có trường hợp nào được biết đến ở SAUSD, chúng tôi đang thực hiện mọi biện pháp phòng ngừa để đảm bảo an toàn và phúc lợi của tất cả mọi người liên quan của chúng tôi. Các lớp học được lên kế hoạch để tiếp tục trở lại trường sau kỳ nghỉ mùa xuân của SAUSD vào thứ Hai ngày 13 tháng 4 năm 2020.

 Xin biết rằng cho đến nay, không có sinh viên hoặc nhân viên nào thử nghiệm dương tính với COVID-19 ở SAUSD. Mục đích của việc đóng cửa là để ngăn chặn sự tập hợp không cần thiết của một số lượng lớn người, mà nghiên cứu đã chỉ ra, chỉ phục vụ để đẩy nhanh sự lây lan của virus. Chúng tôi không chỉ đóng cửa trường học; chúng tôi cũng khuyên quý vị nên thực hiện phần của mình để tránh các cuộc tụ họp đông người và các tương tác xã hội không cần thiết.

Quyết định phức tạp này liên quan đến sự hợp tác và phối hợp chặt chẽ với Hội đồng Giáo dục, các nhân viên lao động, Phòng Giáo dục Quận Cam và Cơ quan Chăm sóc Sức khỏe Quận Cam. Chúng tôi sẽ hợp tác chặt chẽ với nhiều đối tác cộng đồng để phối hợp và điều chỉnh các sự kiện theo kế hoạch khi cần thiết. Chúng tôi đã tạo ra các tài liệu giảng dạy cho sinh viên ở cả hai nền tảng in và trực tuyến trên mạng để giảm thiểu tác động đến việc học của sinh viên và bất kỳ mất ngày học nào. Các trường học cá nhân sẽ liên lạc với gia đình của họ khi các tài liệu giảng dạy được in sẵn sàng. Tài liệu trực tuyến có thể truy cập thông qua trang mạng của học khu tại. (https://www.sausd.us/)

 Chúng tôi hiểu rằng có nhiều lo ngại xung quanh COVID-19 và muốn đảm bảo các gia đình rằng chúng tôi đang hợp tác chặt chẽ với Cơ quan Chăm sóc Sức khỏe Quận Cam để cập nhật và hướng dẫn. Để biết thông tin mới nhất về COVID-19, các gia đình được khuyến khích truy cập trang web SAUSD, trang web của Cơ Quan Chăm Sóc Sức Khỏe Quận Cam dành riêng cho COVID-19 (Novel Coronavirus 2019) và trang chủ của Trung Tâm Kiểm Soát Dịch Bệnh.

Đối với các câu hỏi liên quan đến việc đóng cửa này, vui lòng liên hệ với số điện thoại chính SAUSD của chúng tôi theo số (714) 558-5501.

The SAUSD has postponed all large gatherings and meetings until further notice

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Update – Watch today’s meeting about the SAUSD’s plans to deal with the COVID-19 virus here.

In response to last night’s guidance issued by the California Department of Public Health we have the following update. The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is continuing to follow State and Health Department guidelines. SAUSD is taking immediate, proactive measures to mitigate the impact on the SAUSD community and safeguard the health and wellbeing of our students, families, and staff.

As referenced in prior communication, the rapidly-changing information and guidance provided to us by the OC Health Care Agency (OCHCA), and California Department of Public Health along with local and state public health officials require that we be equally dynamic in our efforts to prevent the transmission of COVID-19 on our campus. 

As information with COVID-19 continues to develop, we want to make sure we are preparing for different scenarios.  Following the lead of the Orange County Health Care Agency, California Department of Education, Centers for Disease Control, and the California Department of Public Health, we are preparing contingencies for every possibility, while ensuring student and staff safety, while addressing the academic needs of students.

While we continue to have zero presumptive or confirmed cases of COVID-19 on SAUSD campuses, we are augmenting our preventative measures to include the following:

Gatherings (as of 3/12/20-until further notice)

A “gathering” is any meeting, event and/or convening that brings together people in a single room or single space at the same time, such as an auditorium, stadium, arena, large conference room, meeting hall, cafeteria, or any other indoor or outdoor space.

  • All fieldtrips and conferences are cancelled until further notice.
  • Postpone or cancel large gatherings that include 250 people or more.
    • This includes gatherings such as meetings, concerts, performances, and conferences.
    • Athletic events have not been cancelled. However, the number of spectators should be limited to fewer than 250 people.

Instructional Plan

One contingency we must prepare for is the possibility of closing one or more schools in response to an outbreak. In the event of such a decision, it becomes imperative that we address the educational needs of our students during a school closure.

The district is preparing a packet of core academic materials across content areas for distribution to students. These materials will be distributed in the event a decision is made in the future to close one or more schools in response to an outbreak.  In addition, we would encourage teachers to offer alternative lessons in lieu of the district packet.  These lessons could include, but are not limited to; online learning interactions and/or independent study materials and additional printed assignments to be completed at home.

We will continue to closely monitor developing COVID-19 updates through various media platforms and will communicate promptly should the need to activate any contingency plan for instructional delivery. 

Health Services – Strategies

In the meantime, hand washing, proper respiratory etiquette, and staying home while ill remain the best illness prevention strategies. Staff and students are being reminded to wash their hands often, before meals, and after coughing or using the restroom.

The following video from the CDC about proper handwashing is being sent to school sites for viewing  https://youtu.be/eZw4Ga3jg3E 

Spanish version: https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/cdctv/2017/55505550Handwashing-spanish.mp4

Signs about proper handwashing are being sent to all the school sites for placement at entrances, restrooms, and key points of reference. Staff and students are being reminded to use a tissue when coughing or sneezing and avoid touching their face, eyes, nose & mouth. The illness prevention practice of sending and keeping staff and students’ home with fever and cough is being reviewed and strictly implemented.

Facilities

The Building Services Department is disinfecting “touch-points” on a daily basis and is enhancing the disinfecting process with the use of “foggers” so a greater level of protection is provided to SAUSD students and staff.  The Building Services Custodial Department has been provided training by our custodial supplies vendor to ensure the staff is as effective and efficient at providing a healthy learning environment as possible.  Building Services has ordered additional disinfectant and gloves so that there is no interruption in providing these services to our students and staff.

Emergency Operations Command (EOC)

Over the past several weeks, SAUSD has activated its EOC in order to ensure clear communication amongst departments and local health and safety agencies.  These emergency management measures are being utilized for the protection of our students and staff.

Thank you for your ongoing commitment to the health and safety of our students, staff, and our SAUSD Community. Please continue to practice the preventative measures described above.

Fecha de actualización: 12 de marzo del 2020

En respuesta a las guías de anoche por parte del Departamento de Salud Pública de California, tenemos esta actualización. El Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana (SAUSD) continúa acatando las directrices del Departamento de Salud y del Estado. SAUSD está tomando medidas inmediatas y proactivas para mitigar el impacto en la comunidad de SAUSD, y cuidar la salud y bienestar de nuestros alumnos, familias y personal.

Como se mencionó en comunicación previa, la información y orientación cambian rápidamente por parte de la Agencia de Salud de OC (OCHCA) y el Departamento de Salud Pública de California, junto con los representantes de salud pública locales y estatales, y esto requiere que seamos igual de dinámicos en nuestros esfuerzos para prevenir la transmisión de COVID-19 en nuestro plantel.

A medida que sigue desarrollándose la información sobre COVID-19, queremos asegurarnos de estar preparados para diferentes escenarios. Siguiendo el ejemplo de la Agencia de Salud del Condado de Orange, el Departamento de Educación de California, los Centros para Control de Enfermedades y el Departamento de Salud Pública de California, estamos preparando contingencias para cada posibilidad, mientras velamos por la seguridad estudiantil y del personal, y abordamos las necesidades académicas de los alumnos.

Aunque continuamos con cero casos presuntivos o confirmados de COVID-19 en planteles de SAUSD, estamos aumentando nuestras medidas preventivas para incluir lo siguiente:

Reuniones (a partir del 12 de marzo del 2020 y hasta nuevo aviso)

Una “reunión” es cualquier junta, evento y/o convocatoria que reúne gente en un solo salón o un solo espacio al mismo tiempo, como un auditorio, estadio, arena, sala de conferencias grande, salón de reunión, cafetería o cualquier otro espacio interior o exterior.

  • Todas las excursiones y conferencias están canceladas hasta nuevo aviso.
  • Posponga o cancele reuniones grandes que incluyan 250 personas o más.
    • Esto incluye reuniones como juntas, conciertos, representaciones y conferencias.
    • Los eventos deportivos no se han cancelado. Sin embargo, la cantidad de espectadores se debe limitar a menos de 250 personas.

Plan didáctico

Una contingencia para la cual debemos prepararnos es la posibilidad de cerrar una o más escuelas en respuesta a un brote. En caso de dicha decisión, se vuelve imperativo abordar las necesidades educativas de nuestros alumnos durante un cierre escolar.

El distrito está preparando un paquete de materiales didácticos centrales en todas las materias, para distribuir a los alumnos. Estos materiales se distribuirán en caso de tomar la decisión en el futuro de cerrar una o más escuelas en respuesta a un brote. Además, alentamos a los maestros a ofrecer lecciones alternativas en lugar del paquete del distrito. Estas lecciones podrían incluir, en parte, interacciones de aprendizaje en línea y/o materiales de estudios independientes, y asignaturas impresas adicionales para completar en casa.

Continuaremos vigilando de cerca el desarrollo de actualizaciones sobre COVID-19 mediante diferentes plataformas mediáticas, y comunicaremos oportunamente si surgiese la necesidad de activar cualquier plan de contingencia para presentar la enseñanza.

Servicios de Salud – Estrategias

Mientras tanto, las mejores estrategias de prevención de enfermedades siguen siendo lavarse las manos, la conducta respiratoria adecuada y quedarse en casa si está enfermo/a. Se recuerda al personal y los alumnos lavarse las manos a menudo, antes de comer, y después de toser o ir al baño.

Se está enviando a las escuelas el video siguiente de CDC acerca de la manera adecuada de lavarse las manos: https://youtu.be/eZw4Ga3jg3E 

Versión en español: https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/cdctv/2017/55505550Handwashing-spanish.mp4

Se están enviando letreros a todas las escuelas sobre la manera adecuada de lavarse las manos, para ponerse en las entradas, los baños y puntos de referencia clave. Se recuerda al personal y los alumnos usar un pañuelo desechable al toser o estornudar, y evitar tocarse la cara, ojos, nariz y boca. Se está repasando la práctica de prevención de enfermedad de enviar a y dejar en casa al personal y alumnos con fiebre y tos, y se está implementando estrictamente.

Instalaciones

El Departamento de Servicios de Edificios está desinfectando “puntos de contacto” a diario, y está mejorando el proceso de desinfección con el uso de “nebulizadores” para brindar un mayor nivel de protección a los alumnos y personal de SAUSD. El Departamento de Conserjes de Servicios de Edificios ha recibido capacitación por parte de nuestro proveedor de suministros de limpieza para asegurar que el personal sea lo más efectivo y eficiente posible para brindar un ambiente de aprendizaje saludable.

Servicios de Edificios ha ordenado desinfectantes y guantes adicionales para que no haya interrupción en la provisión de estos servicios a nuestros alumnos y personal.

Comando de Operaciones de Emergencia (EOC)

En las últimas semanas, SAUSD ha activado su EOC a fin de asegurar comunicación clara entre los departamentos y agencias locales de salud y seguridad. Estas medidas de gestión de emergencias se están utilizando para la protección de nuestros alumnos y personal.

Gracias por su compromiso continuo para con la salud y seguridad de nuestros alumnos, personal y nuestra comunidad de SAUSD. Por favor siga practicando las medidas preventivas descritas arriba.

Cập nhật hiệu quả 3/12/20

Để đáp ứng với hướng dẫn về đêm qua do Bộ Y tế Công cộng California ban hành, chúng tôi có bản cập nhật sau. Học khu Thống nhất Santa Ana (SAUSD) đang tiếp tục tuân theo các hướng dẫn của Bộ Y tế và Tiểu bang. SAUSD đang thực hiện các biện pháp ngay lập tức, chủ động để giảm thiểu tác động đối với cộng đồng SAUSD và bảo vệ sức khỏe và phúc lợi của học sinh, gia đình và nhân viên của chúng tôi.

Như đã đề cập trong giao tiếp trước đó, thông tin và hướng dẫn thay đổi nhanh chóng được cung cấp cho chúng tôi bởi Cơ quan Chăm sóc Sức khỏe OC (OCHCA) và Bộ Y tế Công cộng California cùng với các quan chức y tế công cộng địa phương và tiểu bang yêu cầu chúng tôi phải năng động như nhau trong nỗ lực của chúng tôi ngăn chặn việc truyền COVID-19 trong khuôn viên trường của chúng tôi.

Khi thông tin với COVID-19 tiếp tục phát triển, chúng tôi muốn đảm bảo rằng chúng tôi đang chuẩn bị cho các trường hợp khác nhau. Theo sự lãnh đạo của Cơ quan Chăm sóc Sức khỏe Quận Cam, Bộ Giáo dục California, Trung tâm Kiểm soát Bệnh tật và Bộ Y tế Công cộng California, chúng tôi đang chuẩn bị các trường hợp dự phòng cho mọi khả năng, đồng thời đảm bảo an toàn cho học sinh và nhân viên, đồng thời giải quyết các nhu cầu học tập của sinh viên.

Mặc dù chúng tôi tiếp tục không có trường hợp nào được xác định trước hoặc được xác nhận về COVID-19 tại các trường học của SAUSD, chúng tôi đang tăng cường các biện pháp phòng ngừa để bao gồm:

Tập hợp (kể từ ngày 3/12/20 – cho đến khi có thông báo mới)

Một cuộc tụ họp đông người hoặc bất kỳ cuộc họp, sự kiện và / hoặc triệu tập nào tập hợp mọi người trong một phòng hoặc một không gian cùng một lúc, chẳng hạn như khán phòng, sân vận động, của trường, phòng hội nghị lớn, phòng họp, quán ăn hoặc bất kỳ nơi nào khác không gian trong nhà hoặc ngoài trời.

*Tất cả các chuyến tham quan và hội thảo đều bị hủy cho đến khi có thông báo mới.

* Trì hoãn hoặc hủy bỏ các cuộc tụ họp lớn bao gồm 250 người trở lên.

* Điều này bao gồm các cuộc tụ họp như các cuộc họp, buổi hòa nhạc, buổi biểu diễn và   hội   nghị.

* Các sự kiện thể thao chưa bị hủy bỏ. Tuy nhiên, số lượng khán giả nên được giới hạn dưới 250 người.

Kế hoạch giảng dạy

Một trường hợp dự phòng chúng ta phải chuẩn bị là khả năng đóng cửa một hoặc nhiều trường để đối phó với dịch bệnh. Trong trường hợp có quyết định như vậy, điều bắt buộc là chúng tôi phải giải quyết các nhu cầu giáo dục của học sinh trong thời gian đóng cửa trường.

Học khu đang chuẩn bị một gói tài liệu học thuật cốt lõi trên các lĩnh vực nội dung để phân phát cho học sinh. Những tài liệu này sẽ được phân phối trong trường hợp một quyết định được đưa ra trong tương lai để đóng cửa một hoặc nhiều trường học để đối phó với sự bùng phát. Ngoài ra, chúng tôi sẽ khuyến khích giáo viên cung cấp các bài học thay thế thay cho gói tài liệu của học khu. Những bài học này có thể bao gồm, nhưng không giới hạn; tương tác học tập trực tuyến và / hoặc tài liệu học tập độc lập và bài tập in bổ sung sẽ được hoàn thành tại nhà.

Chúng tôi sẽ tiếp tục theo dõi chặt chẽ việc phát triển các bản cập nhật COVID-19 thông qua các nền tảng truyền thông khác nhau và sẽ liên lạc kịp thời nếu cần kích hoạt bất kỳ kế hoạch dự phòng nào để phân phối theo hướng dẫn.

Dịch vụ y tế – Chiến lược

Trong khi đó, rửa tay, nghi thức hô hấp thích hợp và ở nhà trong khi bị bệnh vẫn là chiến lược phòng bệnh tốt nhất. Nhân viên và học sinh được nhắc nhở rửa tay thường xuyên, trước bữa ăn và sau khi ho hoặc sử dụng nhà vệ sinh.

Video sau đây từ CDC về rửa tay đúng cách đang được gửi đến các trang web của trường để xem https://youtu.be/eZw4Ga3jg3E

Phiên bản tiếng Tây Ban Nha: https://www.cdc.gov/wcms/video/low-res/cdctv/2017/55505550Handwashing-sp Biến.mp4

Các dấu hiệu về rửa tay đúng cách đang được gửi đến tất cả các địa điểm của trường để sắp xếp tại các lối vào, phòng vệ sinh và các điểm nguyên nhân chính. Nhân viên và học sinh đang được nhắc nhở sử dụng khăn giấy khi ho hoặc hắt hơi và tránh chạm vào mặt, mắt, mũi & miệng. Thực hành phòng chống bệnh gửi và giữ nhân viên và học sinh về nhà bị sốt và ho đang được xem xét và thực hiện nghiêm túc.

Cơ sở vật chất

Sở Dịch vụ Xây dựng đang khử trùng các điểm tiếp xúc hàng ngày trên cơ sở hàng ngày và đang tăng cường quá trình khử trùng bằng cách sử dụng các nhanh chóng vì vậy mức độ bảo vệ cao hơn được cung cấp cho sinh viên và nhân viên SAUSD. Bộ phận giám sát dịch vụ xây dựng đã được cung cấp đào tạo bởi nhà cung cấp vật tư trông coi của chúng tôi để đảm bảo nhân viên hoạt động hiệu quả và hiệu quả trong việc cung cấp một môi trường học tập lành mạnh nhất có thể. Dịch vụ Xây dựng đã yêu cầu thêm chất khử trùng và găng tay để không bị gián đoạn trong việc cung cấp các dịch vụ này cho học sinh và nhân viên của chúng tôi.

Bộ chỉ huy hoạt động khẩn cấp (EOC)

Trong nhiều tuần qua, SAUSD đã hoạt động EOC của mình để đảm bảo liên lạc rõ ràng giữa các bộ phận và các cơ quan an toàn và sức khỏe địa phương. Những biện pháp quản lý khẩn cấp này đang được sử dụng để bảo vệ học sinh và nhân viên của chúng tôi.

Cảm ơn quý vị đã cam và tiếp tục kết liên  đến sức khỏe và sự an toàn của học sinh, nhân viên và Cộng đồng SAUSD của chúng tôi. Hãy tiếp tục thực hành các biện pháp phòng ngừa được mô tả ở trên.

The Garden Grove Unified School District responds to hateful videos targeting Vietnamese students

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On Saturday, 3/8, administrators from Bolsa Grande High School and Garden Grove Unified School District were made aware of videos of two students filming themselves on campus, unknown to most of those depicted in the videos, engaging in profane, disruptive, disrespectful and hostile words and actions, including mocking and harassing many students and adults and specifically mocking /harassing Vietnamese students in an assembly and on the campus. The video, originally posted via YouTube, was then reposted in shorter clips to an alumni’s Facebook post.

The behaviors shown in the video are unacceptable and will not be tolerated by Bolsa Grande or GGUSD. Disruptive and bias/hate speech and actions have no place in our schools. Bolsa Grande High School administrators acted swiftly on Saturday to investigate this incident, with the support of the Garden Grove Police Department. Rest assured that any students engaging in such behaviors, including hate/bias speech or activities will face disciplinary action in accordance with California Education Code. Principal Conway sent out a message to her students, parents and staff on Saturday assuring them that the video does not portray the values of the diverse school and that the imaging presented is inappropriate and unacceptable and will not be tolerated. We deeply apologize for the pain this has caused our community.

GGUSD is working with OC Human Relations and the Orange County Human Relations Commission to take a firm and unwavering stand against any and all acts of hate speech and to develop a district-wide plan to promote a safe and welcoming environment at all schools. Approximately 30% of our district students (and almost 60% of the population at Bolsa Grande High School) are of Vietnamese descent. In light of recent documented discrimination directed against Asians in relation to the Coronavirus, all schools will reinforce with students, parents and the community that any racist/xenophobic language (either in person or via social media) must be immediately reported to an adult on campus.

Garden Grove Unified School District is a highly diverse district dedicated to equity and inclusivity. We proactively address hate and bias in our district and have the following already in place:

  • A protocol for staff to respond to incidents of hate and bias, based on the Teaching Tolerance manual, Responding to Hate and Bias at School, to ensure an appropriate, consistent and inclusive response to hate and bias;
  • A Human Relations Taskforce facilitated by OC Human Relations to address school-based hate and bias and provide recommendations to the district;
  • A partnership with the Anti-Defamation League for staff and student training, including the launch of No Place for Hate Schools across the district, including at Bolsa Grande High School;
  • A Safe and Welcoming Schools Task Force working to define what safe and welcoming schools look like in GGUSD.
  • We are grateful for those in our community who reported the original video. As we have urged students and staff, if you see/hear something, say something!

It is also essential we do not vilify an entire school of almost two thousand students based on the behaviors of a few individual students. Unfortunately, threats of violence have been received via social media in relation to this video, and the police department are investigating these new reports as well as the original video.

Due to the tremendous volume of identical reports of the original video received via email, we ask that the community not continue to send notification of the original video so staff may fully devote their time to investigating this matter. However, if you have additional evidence related to the case, please forward via Facebook Messaging to the Garden Grove Unified School District.

Chapman Univ. student arrested after a racist and homophobic rant was caught on video

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Dayton Cole Kingery, a 21-year-old Chapman University student originally from Connecticut, made bigoted comments in class on Feb. 4. He was filmed by a student, who uploaded the footage to Twitter. Kingery repeatedly said, “I (expletive) hate (N-word).” Kingery was also filmed using homophobic slurs.

Kingery is seen sitting in the class and yelling out that he’s drunk. “Been drinking Bacardi all day n***a,” he says. “I f***g hate n***s,” according to BET.

A separate video also posted to Twitter shows Kingery arguing with someone in the room, saying, “You don’t know who I am, guy. I’m not kidding … bury you. I’m worth, like, $50 million,” according to the L.A. Times.

Kingery was later taken into custody and booked on suspicion of making criminal threats and felony vandalism for breaking a computer in the backpack, according to KTLA.

Police said Kingery assaulted a security guard who is over 65 years old, adding a booking charge of elder abuse, according to the O.C. Register.

In a statement, CAIR-LA Executive Director Hussam Ayloush said:

“We stand unequivocally in denouncing the hateful language and behavior exhibited by this student. It is unfortunate that an institution of learning became the platform for someone to spew vitriol and bigoted rhetoric, especially during Black History Month, a time devoted to celebrating the accomplishments and contributions of African Americans. An attack against one marginalized community is an attack against all of us. This type of language is absolutely unacceptable and is indicative of how normalizing hate speech can lead into hate threats and hate attacks. We are grateful the administration at the university is addressing this issue.”

Chapman University President Daniele Struppa also released a statement on Tuesday:

“I also want to extend my deepest apologies to the Black and LGBTQIA communities who were specifically targeted during today’s incident. This type of behavior is absolutely not tolerated. Together, we must create a safe environment for all students, faculty and staff. Each one of us is equally responsible and accountable for a campus climate that respects our differences and celebrates our diversity.”

Kingery now faces felony vandalism charges for destroying another student’s computer, as well as charges for resisting arrest and elder abuse. He bailed out of jail Wednesday morning, according to CBS.

Former instructor charged with molesting a Middle College High School student

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Santa Ana, Calif. – A former Santa Ana College welding instructor has been charged with four felonies for molesting a 15-year-old high school student enrolled in his class. Authorities are asking for the public’s help in identifying other possible victims of the instructor who taught at several high schools and community colleges across Southern California.

Santa Ana Police Special Crimes Section detectives arrested George Moreno, 59, of Cherry Valley, at Alessandro High School in the City of Hemet on January 7, 2020. He is currently employed through the Riverside County Office of Education as a welding instructor at the high school.

Moreno has been charged with four felony counts of lewd acts with a 15-year-old child. He faces a maximum sentence of five years if convicted. He was released from the Orange County Jail after posting $50,000 bail.

Moreno was a welding instructor at Santa Ana College from 2007 to 2018. Students from Santa Ana Middle College High School, which is part of the Santa Ana Unified School District, were enrolled in his class during that time.

In August 2019, a woman reported to Santa Ana police that she had been sexually molested by Moreno beginning in 2015, when she was 15 years old. The victim reported numerous incidents that occurred on campus over a three-year period.

“Teachers are entrusted with our most precious resource – our children,” said Orange County District Attorney Todd Spitzer. “Classrooms should be safe place where children can learn – not hunting grounds for predators.”

Authorities are asking for anyone with additional information to contact Santa Ana Police Detective Gerry Corona at 714-245-8343, Gcorona@santa-ana.org or Orange County Crime Stoppers at 1-855-TIP-OCCS. Devin Crowley of the Sexual Assault Unit is prosecuting this case.

Scholarship Prep Santa Ana named a 2020 California Distinguished School

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SANTA ANA, CA – State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and the California Department of Education named Scholarship Prep Santa Ana a 2020 California Distinguished School for its commitment to closing the achievement gap among historically disadvantaged populations and its innovative approach to learning.

“We founded our school with the belief that education is the key to the American Dream–and that there must be high quality educational options for all families, irrespective of zip code. This prestigious recognition reinforces the spirit of our scholars, staff, and families,” said former State Senator Gloria Romero, Scholarship Prep Co-Founder and Executive Director. “I am so proud of our little Miracle on 17th Street living up to the high standards of the California Distinguished Schools program.”

A component of the California School Recognition Program, the Distinguished Schools program recognizes schools based on performance and progress on the state indicators as specified on the California School Dashboard. Indicators include test scores, suspension rates, and conditions and climate.

“These outstanding schools don’t just educate students; they also provide the young people of California the tools they need to be successful after graduation,” Superintendent Thurmond said in a California Department of Education news release. “Thanks go to all the staff at these schools—teachers, administrators, classified employees—and parents, who are working together to provide high-quality educational experiences for all of their students.”

After its first year, Scholarship Prep Santa Ana was ranked the #1 public school in California on student academic growth in Mathematics according to the California Assessment of Student Performance & Progress (CAASPP). Additionally, Scholarship Prep ranked in the top one percent of top performers of student academic growth in English Language Arts/Literacy, ranking 45 out of 10,634 schools. In October 2019, Scholarship Prep Santa Ana state test scores continue to outpace school districts in the Santa Ana Unified School District in the California Assessment of Student Performance & Progress (CAASPP).

About Scholarship Prep

Scholarship Prep, led by former California Senator Gloria Romero and long-time educator, Jason Watts, is a comprehensive public charter school model that represents a breakthrough approach to education which has proven particularly successful in closing the gap for historically underserved youth, including foster and socioeconomically disadvantaged students in the areas it serves. Scholarship Prep operates schools in Santa Ana, Oceanside and Los Angeles. For more information, visit us at www.scholarshipschools.org.