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When: Jan 19, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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We have completed a draft of the board agenda for the special meeting on Tuesday, January 19, 2021. We will post the final agenda tomorrow. Click here to see the draft agenda: https://5il.co/ns2t
We are told that our school staff will have access to the Moderna COVID vaccine sometime during the week of January 25. The school board has scheduled a special meeting at 6:00 on Tuesday, January 19, to discuss moving to the hybrid model according to a timeline that they intend to set at that meeting if possible. We will send out a notice once the agenda is posted, and we expect to post the agenda no later than this coming Friday.
GATE 6,7,8th grade Extreme Science Class 4:00pm 1/12/21. If you need to join the gate google classroom please email gate@msusd.org
The Mount Shasta Union School District received complaints against two teachers on January 7, 2021, alleging sharing of personal political viewpoints during classroom instruction. We implemented District investigative measures and have since incorporated applicable policies and procedures. Both teachers are aware of how the classroom discussions have been perceived and impacted others.
As a District, we will continue to take steps that help ensure all staff adhere to district policies. This includes appropriately providing instruction on controversial issues, such as the events that took place in our nation’s capital on January 6, 2021.
Moving forward, we will also continue to work with our parents, staff and students to provide a positive learning environment. We are committed to ensuring the District is a safe place where a high level of respect and care is given to all employees and students.
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When: Jan 12, 2021 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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The Mount Shasta Union School District takes all allegations of political misconduct seriously. We are aware that there may have been a situation in one or two classes within our district and are conducting an investigation. We hold ourselves to the highest professional standards, and we are committed to addressing the situation appropriately.
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This afternoon, we confirmed there has been a positive COVID test of a member of our school community. Because we've been operating largely in distance learning, there was no close contact between this person and students or their families. Please remember to continue to monitor yourself and your family for symptoms and take precautions like wearing a mask, washing your hands frequently, and maintaining a physical distance from those outside your household.
Here's a flyer from the CDC about doing what's best for you and your loved ones this holiday season. We wish you a happy holiday and the best for the new year! https://5il.co/o2ti
Great Northern and School CAFE are teaming up to provide bags of food to families who would like them over the break. If you haven't already been contacted by the school office and you would like a bag of groceries, please call your school's office by 2:00 tomorrow, Friday, December 18. Bags will be available for pick-up between 10:00 and 1:00 on Monday, December 21 at the district office. 595 E Alma Street.
This is a flyer we received today about suicide prevention for parents: https://5il.co/nz9o
Este es un volante que recivimos hoy acerca de prevencion del suicidio para padres: https://5il.co/nz9n
School lunches will be available over the vacation. On Monday, December 21 and Monday, December 28, families will be able to pick up four lunches each day for the week ahead. The start of lunch pick-up time remains unchanged at 11:30. Delivery service will also continue on those Mondays. Please contact your school's office staff this week to let them know that you would like to order school lunches over the vacation.
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We have completed a draft of the board agenda for the meeting on Monday, December 14, 2020. We will post the final agenda tomorrow. Click here to see the draft agenda: https://5il.co/ns2t
At noon today, the governor held a press conference announcing stricter regional stay-at-home orders that will be triggered if intensive care unit capacity in a region falls below 15%. He divided the state into five regions, one of which is northern California. They're saying our region is going to have less than 15% ICU capacity within just a few days.
It is not the interest of the state to impact what is already going on with schools, and our capitol watchers are confirming that schools can continue to do what we're already doing. They are working on getting this all in writing.
MSUSD will be able to continue to operate our modified learning hub model that we are currently running, so today's announcement doesn't change anything for us, even as our region is moving into having less than 15% ICU capacity.
Please reach out to your school's principal or your student's teacher if you have any questions, and continue to abide by best practices to keep you and your loved ones safe during this time.
Here is a link to a no-cost virtual class for any parents/guardians who are interested in helping children be successful with distance learning. We just received notice of this flyer today, and classes start tonight. https://5il.co/nhb5
This morning we confirmed there has been a positive COVID test of a member of our school community. School Nurse Patty reports that it has been determined that there was no close contact between this person and the school staff, students, or families.
Please remember to continue to monitor yourself and your family for symptoms and take precautions like wearing a mask, washing your hands frequently, and maintaining a physical distance from those outside your household.
You are invited to MSUSD Board Meeting Via Zoom.
When: Dec 1, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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We have completed a draft of the board agenda for the meeting on Tuesday, December 1, 2020. We will post the final agenda tomorrow. Click here to see the draft agenda: https://5il.co/n7y2
The district will follow state guidelines for schools within counties that are in the purple category by bringing limited voluntary in-person learning hubs back beginning on Monday, November 30. Currently we will target special education students, Title I students, English learners, and Sisson Bridges students for possible in-person learning opportunities. Specialist teachers will make contact with families of these students to discuss scheduling and next steps.
Here is a link to a flyer from the California Department of Public Health titled Tips for a Healthier Holiday Season During COVID-19: https://5il.co/n6ht
This message is an update about when we will revisit returning to our hybrid learning model. Today, the state moved Siskiyou County into the most restrictive purple (or widespread) COVID tier. As a result, we must continue with the distance-learning-only model into December, and the board will revisit our reopening status at its board meeting on Monday, December 14. We continue to encourage those in our community to practice physical distancing, limit travel where possible, wash hands frequently, and wear masks when around people not in your household.
This message is announcing school lunches available over the upcoming break. On Monday, November 23, families will be able to pick up three school lunches for each of their students at no charge. Lunches will be available that day from 12:30 to 1:00. You must call by Thursday or Friday of this week to let your school's office staff know that you will pick up the three lunches on Monday, November 23.
In response to a positive COVID-19 test at the Boys & Girls Club and with the safety of our students and staff in mind, we are sad to have to announce we are moving to distance learning again.
This has been a difficult decision that is based on the rise in new COVID-19 cases in Siskiyou County over the last ten days. As of today, Monday Nov. 9th, we have 314 confirmed cases, 51 of which are active. Shasta County to the south of us and Jackson County to the north of us have had even greater spikes in new cases. To help prevent a similar large spike in cases in our community, we are closing both of our campuses to in-person learning through the end of Thanksgiving vacation (November 27).
All students will participate in daily live interaction with their teachers in full distance learning mode. Your child’s teacher will contact you with specific details about what to expect for the next two weeks before Thanksgiving vacation.
We remain committed to the health and safety of our students, staff, and all their families.
You are invited to MSUSD Board Meeting via Zoom.
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We have completed a draft of the board agenda for the meeting on Tuesday, November 10, 2020. We will post the final agenda tomorrow. Click here to see the draft of the agenda: https://5il.co/mstx
Hello. We are seeing a spike in active COVID-19 cases in Siskiyou County, and we've been asked to share this public health advisory. Please click on the link to read the advisory: https://5il.co/mpq2
ScholarShare529 is California's state-sponsored 529 College Savings Plan. For a limited time, they are offering $225 matching grants to families who qualify. If you are interested in starting now to save for your student's higher education costs, check out this link: https://www.scholarshare529.com/buzz/matching-grant/
It’s harvest time at MSE’s garden, and help is needed to ready the garden for winter by cutting back some blackberry vines, weed whacking the tall grass in many of the raised beds, pruning grape vines and the pear tree, and clearing away this season’s vegetable plants. We’ve got tools (use subject to Covid-19 protocol) or bring your own. Garden work day will be this Sat., Oct. 31, at 1:00. Please respond to Laurel Kessler, lkessler@msusd.org to say you’ll come, and you will receive more info.
You are invited to MSUSD Board Meeting Via Zoom webinar.
When: Oct 13, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
Topic: MOUNT SHASTA UNION SCHOOL DISTRICT Governing Board: Regular Meeting
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We have completed a draft of the board agenda for the meeting on Tuesday, October 13, 2020. We will post the final agenda tomorrow. Click here to see the draft agenda: https://5il.co/lxbh
Tonight, October 8, at 7:00 p.m., Mr. Barnhart will convene a Google Meet to listen to parents' ideas about possible uses of one-time COVID-19 response funds, as well as any other topics on your mind. We hope you will attend. The link to the meeting is here: https://meet.google.com/skp-youp-yjm
Your October issue of Home and School Connection is now available. Click this link for the English version: https://5il.co/lr5u En Espanol: https://5il.co/lr5t
Here are links to MSE-specific documents regarding our common K-8 schedule that will take effect on October 12 that allows distance learning students to stay with their current teachers. We will NOT be doing an am/pm schedule as previously announced. The first document is the updated MSE Step 3 Plan, and the other is the actual schedule for MSE. Please check out these documents and contact Mr. Barnhart if you have questions. Updated MSE Step 3 Plan: https://5il.co/lq43 Updated MSE schedule: https://5il.co/lq42
We are announcing a common K-8 hybrid schedule that will take effect on October 12 that allows distance learning students to stay with their current teachers. We will NOT be running a K-5 am/pm schedule as previously announced. Teachers will be reaching out to all families in the coming days with more information and to ask questions to help them finalize their plans. School principals will post school-specific schedules and plans shortly. We appreciate all of the feedback we have received, and we encourage you to stay engaged with us as we partner with you to educate our students. Here is a link to the rationale for this decision: https://5il.co/lq3z Here is a link to the updated FAQ document: https://5il.co/lq3w
On Monday, County Public Health Officer Dr. Stutz released revised orders for reopening of schools. The only significant addition is under the "Symptoms" heading. Here is a link to the order: https://5il.co/lniq
Save the date for a family/superintendent conversation meeting. On Thursday, October 8, at 7:00 p.m., Mr. Barnhart will convene a Google Meet to listen to parents' ideas about possible uses of one-time COVID-19 response funds, as well as any other topics on your mind. We hope you will attend. The link to the meeting is here: https://meet.google.com/skp-youp-yjm
Here is a link to the MSE-specific document designed to answer your questions around moving to the hybrid model on October 12. Please let me know if you have other questions or clarifications. https://5il.co/lkk0
We are releasing two documents per school site that are designed to answer the many questions you must have about what it will look like moving to a hybrid model on October 12. The first document is linked at the end of this message and is in a FAQ format. Your school's principal will send a link to the second document, which is a school-specific plan, later today. If you have other questions, please reach out to your school's principal. Here is the link to the FAQ: https://5il.co/lkjy
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When: Sep 29, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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During the September 22 board meeting, the board voted to move to Step 3 of our 4-step reopening plan on October 12. This means that on October 12, we will pivot to hybrid schedules with all students participating in a mixture of face-to-face, on-campus instruction and distance learning. Families will also have the option to continue participating solely in distance learning with no face-to-face, on-campus instruction. We will continue to communicate information to our families about the details of this move, but we wanted to get this initial information out to families so you can set the date on your calendars. We know that you need a wealth of information as soon as possible to plan effectively on your end, and we are working hard to provide it. Please contact your school's principal if you have any questions.
You are invited to MSUSD Board Meeting Via Zoom webinar.
When: Sep 22, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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We have completed a draft of the board agenda for the meeting on Tuesday, September 22, 2020. We will post the final agenda tomorrow. Click here to see the draft agenda: https://5il.co/l4lq
You are invited to MSUSD Board Meeting Via Zoom webinar.
When: Sep 11, 2020 Closed Session - 6:00PM / Open Session - Immediately following Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Public Hearing Notice: Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. Via Zoom
Here is a link to a recap of our latest family/caregiver survey. These results are as of this morning: https://5il.co/kpjs
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When: Sep 8, 2020 07:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada)
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Free lunches for children ages 18 and under.
Due to unforeseen circumstances, the Mt. Shasta Elementary School Site Council meeting scheduled for 4:00 p.m. today and the Sisson parent meeting with the superintendent scheduled for 7:00 p.m. tonight have been cancelled. Sorry for the inconvenience and we will provide details once the meetings are rescheduled.
The DRAFT of the board agenda for the meeting on Tuesday, September 8 is available by clicking this link. https://5il.co/kl8v
Here is a rough, incomplete draft of the Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan as it stands this afternoon. It is posted here because the superintendent will be discussing the draft at his two parent meetings on Thursday, September 3. https://5il.co/kjp9
We continue to seek feedback from our students' families as we navigate through these challenging times. Please click this link to take our latest survey. You will need to log in to the survey using your student's MSUSD email account, but your responses will be anonymous. Please reach out to your student's teacher or principal if you need help logging in.
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Continuamos buscando comentarios de las familias de nuestros estudiantes mientras navegamos por estos tiempos desafiantes. Haga clic en este enlace para realizar nuestra última encuesta. Deberá iniciar la sesión en la encuesta utilizando la cuenta de correo electrónico de MSUSD de su estudiante, pero sus respuestas serán anónimas. Comuníquese con el maestro de su estudiante o al director si necesita ayuda para iniciar sesión. Para ayuda en español por favor llamar al 530-926-6007.
En Espanol: https://forms.gle/bidP9zqWRtEvcEj8A
Our MSE Site Council meeting is this coming Thursday, September 3, starting at 4:00 online. The parent survey results item is to give the Site Council members a chance to finish reviewing the results from last year's Site Council survey. Here is a link to the agenda: https://5il.co/khdz
Public Hearing Notice:
A public hearing will be held via Zoom: https://zoom.us/j/95440566137?pwd=NmRmU0MvenJwekxmYlpoalZZcGRHQT09
Tuesday, September 8, 2020 at 7:00 p.m. At this hearing, the Mt Shasta Union Elementary School District will hear public comment regarding the following:
1. Sufficiency or Insufficiency of Instructional Material Per Ed Code 60119
We will be offering school lunches to all of our students. Please provide your student's name when picking up the meal. If you are qualified to receive free or reduced meals, we can deliver meals to your house if you are not able to pick them up. Please call the school office by Friday at 4:00 pm if you would like a lunch on Monday. Let the office know if you are able to pick up the lunch at Sisson, MSE, or if you qualify for free or reduced meals and you need it delivered.
We will be offering schools lunches to all of our students. Please provide your student's name when picking up the meal. If you are qualified to receive free or reduced meals, we can deliver meals to your house if you are not able to pick them up. Please call the school office by Friday at 4:00 pm if you would like a lunch on Monday. Let the office know if you are able to pick up the lunch at Sisson, MSE, or if you qualify for free or reduced meals and you need it delivered.
Dr. Stutz, our county public health officer, signed and released a document regarding "Health Officer Orders for Siskiyou County Re-opening of Schools" yesterday. You can read the three-page document here: https://5il.co/jutp
Hello. Here is a link to a letter we're mailing out with general information about distance learning that pertains to each family. You can expect your child's teacher to reach out to you within a day or two with more specific information about your child's class. https://5il.co/jtm0
Here is the link to Wednesday night's COVID-19 study session with the school board that starts at 6:30 on Wednesday, August 19. Everyone is welcome to attend in a more free-form conversational setting. https://meet.google.com/gbh-pvzw-xxg
Here is the link to Wednesday night's COVID-19 study session with the school board. Everyone is welcome to attend in a more free-form conversational setting. meet.google.com/gbh-pvzw-xxg
August 19, 2020 - COVID-19 Study Session Board Meeting 6:30 p.m. This meeting will be conducted via Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/gbh-pvzw-xxg Join by phone (US) +1 225-614-2708 PIN: 346 462 398#
Here is a link to a summary of the responses we received on our late-summer survey. There were 174 responses; thank you to all of you who shared your opinion with us. https://5il.co/jk10
Please mark your calendars now to join us in one week on Wednesday evening, August 19, at 6:30 for a special study session school board meeting that will focus on the impact COVID-19 will have on student learning in our district. A focus of the meeting will be getting input for our Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan. We have posted a link to the blank template of that plan in the Live Feed post preceding this one on each school's web page. Because of the special format of Wednesday's meeting, members of the public will be able to engage in a conversation with board members and staff as we plan on how to move forward. Please reach out to your school's principal if you have any questions in this area; we are all hard at work preparing for a smooth start to the school year.
Here is a link to the blank template of our Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan. This document must be completed and approved by the school board before September 30, 2020. There will be a special study session board meeting on Wednesday, August 19, at 6:30 for the public to provide input into the creation of this document. https://5il.co/jj48
Here is a link to the public notice regarding the proposed adoption of a developer fee justification study and an increase in the statutory school facility fee on new residential and commercial/industrial developments. https://5il.co/isoj
Now more than ever, we want to know how best to support one another in working together to ensure this is a successful year for everyone. Parent feedback is vital in this process. The link below takes you to a parent/caregiver survey that has questions that were provided by our parent leadership team members as well as staff to give us information to guide our efforts as we plan the startup for this school year. We really appreciate you taking the time to complete the survey. Next week, this survery will be available in hard-copy form and translation services will be available.
https://forms.gle/m24AQ2c4oN8AQGTdA
At last night's board meeting, the board voted to approve the 4-step reopening plan that we posted here recently and also to start in Step 2 as long as the state or local public health officials don't move all schools in the county to full distance learning. While we all want to be back with students in-person as soon as possible, the board's action puts safety at the very center of our efforts. The link to the recording of the board meeting can be found here: https://www.mountshastausd.com/o/mount-shasta-union-school-district/page/school-board-meeting-recordings--2
If you'd like to attend tomorrow night's board meeting where the board considers the reopening plan, the link to the meeting is here: https://meet.google.com/xdu-vhoa-vmn
The school board will consider adopting the final draft of our four-step reopening plan at Tuesday night's board meeting. The meeting starts at 7:00 tomorrow (July 21). The final draft is here for you to view: https://5il.co/ify5
We have been working tirelessly since July 6 on our plans for coming back to school in August. The superintendent has met on multiple occasions with staff members, union leaders, parent leaders elected to the schools' site councils (in addition to those who volunteered to be part of the conversation), and once with the school board. Today, the governor made some significant announcements about reopening schools that we are taking into consideration. The superintendent will present a one-page phased opening matrix to the board for approval this coming Tuesday evening, July 21, at the board meeting starting at 7:00 p.m. You can expect to begin seeing regular updates through these channels as the August 24 start date approaches. We hope you are staying well, and we will keep sending out updates as they arise.
A link to the pyramid begin discussued. https://5il.co/i7se
Click this link for COVID-19-related job opportunities within Siskiyou County: https://5il.co/i6h7
Click this link for a flyer regarding supportive services for which you may qualify: https://5il.co/i6h6
P-EBT benefit is for students that would usually receive free or reduced price meals. Mount Shasta Farmers’ Market (Mondays, 3:30-6:00 pm on E.Castle street in downtown Mt. Shasta) offers Market Match where you can use these funds. The deadline to apply for P-EBT is July 15, and you can apply here: https://ca.p-ebt.org/en/info. Here is the flyer for the farmers' market: https://5il.co/hmyw
The bus is ready for the parade! See you soon!
We can't wait to see you along our parade route tonight, June 3rd.
https://media.oregonstate.edu/media/t/1_d1qomwa1
This link takes you to a 50-minute video that was produced through the Oregon Parenting Education Consortium that a parent shared with me and thought it might be of interest to our families. The video focuses on self-care strategies in the context of this virus and this uniquely stressful time in which we find ourselves.
It has come to our attention that an event is being planned in the downtown Mt. Shasta city area, at the same time as our parade and because of this, we have decided to move our parade to Wednesday, June 3rd at 6pm. Our route will not change. Please help pass the message along and we hope to see you on Wednesday!
Here are the correct directions for our parade! 😉
MSUSD 'Parade of THANKS & CELEBRATIONS'
The California Parent and Youth Helpline provides support and resource referrals to parent and youth during the current COVID-19 pandemic, 7-days a week from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. Call or text 1-855-4APARENT (855-427-2736) for services in English, Spanish and other languages. For more information, please visit: https://caparentyouthhelpline.org/
Here's a link to the video recording of last night's Google Meet Q & A with the superintendent: https://youtu.be/gyB0hmMbyWE
One last post for today - We are excited to share information about a new way of thinking about the school experience that our teachers are embracing for next year. It's called the flipped classroom, and we feel it fits perfectly into a distance learning or blended learning model. The video at this link will give you more information about this concept. Please check it out. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ojiebVw8O0g&feature=youtu.be
Please take this one-question survey about how you envision your child returning to learn in the new school year. Your input is vital to our planning! Thank you. https://forms.gle/9sB9frXLU7MeP3uq5
The online Google Meet with the superintendent starts at 7:00 tonight. https://meet.google.com/wib-fzwa-ino
Tonight the superintendent invites you to another online information session and Q & A opportunity. He will share the latest news from the state, some thoughts regarding next school year, and will let you know how you can become involved in planning. We hope you will be able to attend. Here is the link to the Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/wib-fzwa-ino
This week we celebrate our classified employees and their vital contribution to student learning and well being. We have classified members who are feeding our students, cleaning and sanitizing our schools to keep our staff safe, keeping vital office and library services going, delivering meals and learning packets, and assisting our teachers with lesson preparation and student contact during distance learning. We are grateful and celebrate the efforts of our classified employees!
Mark your calendars now for the next session of Q & A with the Superintendent - Thursday, May 21, starting at 7:00 via Google Meet. Mr. Barnhart will share information received from today's May Revise of the governor's budget as well as information regarding the status of planning for next school year. We will issue reminders as the event draws closer; here is the link to the Google Meet: https://meet.google.com/wib-fzwa-ino
We miss you all and want to share this video message with you. Kudos to Kristen Riccomini for all her work on this project! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GE9mghuiok8&feature=youtu.be
At last night's board meeting (5/13/2020), the trustees adopted the following grading policy, which differs slightly from the first reading a month ago. If you have any questions, please check with your child's teacher or your school's principal. The policy is pasted here for your convenience:
Grade TK-3 teachers will continue their report cards as best as they can given the limitations with distance learning.
Grade 4-5 teachers will use credit, no credit, and credit + in recording student grades.
Grade 6-8 teachers will continue using A-F while taking into account the special circumstances and effects of the COVID-19 virus on student progress.
If there are any families looking for additional food, please take note of the following: Call St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry at (530) 926-3061 and leave a message any time. Call for food. Volunteers will return your call, ask how many in the family, and ages of kids to package appropriate food items. Volunteers respond to calls on Mon, Wed, and Fri. They will arrange a time for you to come and pick up the food.
Teacher Appreciation Week is here! Please join us in thanking our teachers for all they do, especially given all the recent changes facing all of us lately.
It’s not too late to respond to the 2020 Census while being safe and practicing social distancing at home. Once you have responded, please encourage your family, friends, and loved ones to complete the census, too.
Barry Barnhart, the district's superintendent, will host a Google Meet on Wednesday evening, April 29, at 7:00 to give you an update on the state's COVID-19 decisions and how they relate to our district moving forward. He'll share the latest info and take your questions. This will be the first in a series of meetings he will host, and we welcome your participation. Here is the link to the meeting. https://meet.google.com/rnf-ctka-iqu
Earlier this month, the school board had its first reading regarding the grading policies of the district in the context of our distance learning model. In line with guidance from the California Department of Education, students’ grades can only go up from where they were when we switched to distance learning; the grades cannot go down. For questions regarding your child’s specific grade level and grading, please reach out to your child’s teacher or principal.
We continue to refine our distance learning model, and to do that, we need your feedback too. Please take a moment to respond to the short survey at the following link. Thank you! https://forms.gle/7YuRDm9jmAcMrTSr6
Do you have a specific teacher you want to request for your child for next school year? We will be building those classes soon, and we need to hear from you if you'd like to make a selection. This year, we are accepting teacher requests via email or a simple note dropped off at your school's office. Please have your requests in by the end of April.
Parade tomorrow! Starts at MSE at 1:00pm. PLEASE KEEP SAFE AND SOCIAL DISTANCE BETWEEN YOURSELVES, YOUR NEIGHBORS, AND THE PARADE! We can't wait to see you all!
Due to Monday, April 13, being a non-school day, school lunches will be served on Tuesday, April 14 for Tuesday and Wednesday, and they will again be served on Thursday, April 16, for Thursday and Friday. Please call your school's office with any questions.
Here is picture of parade route.
Friday's Parade Route
ATTENTION ALL MSUSD FAMILIES!
MSUSD Parade will depart MSE on Friday, April 10th at 1:00pm
Families PLEASE remember to follow the SOCIAL DISTANCING when watching the parade from any part of the route. DO NOT form any group or crowd outside of the people living in your home. Times at certain areas are approximates. BE SAFE! WE MISS YOU ALL! CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU ALONG THE ROUTE!
Parade Route:
Lynda Smith will be leading parade in our school bus.
Departing from MSE at 1:00 pm
Left on Alma
Left on Pine, which turns into Lassen.
Lassen to N. Old Stage Rd. (1:05pm)
Right on N. Old Stage Rd.
Left on Audobon.
Right on Davis Place. (1:10pm)
Left on N. Old Stage to Deetz Rd.
Right on Deetz (1:25pm)
Right on Summit Drive to Abrams Lake
Right on Abrams Lake (1:35pm)
Left on N. Old Stage Road
Fish Hatchery (1:45pm)
Continue south on Old Stage to Azalea
Left on Azalea (1:55pm)
Follow Azalea to Park and Ride and cross Highway 89 (2:00pm)
Continue heading north on S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. to Glen Mar.
Right on Glen Mar and make first right and make Glen Mar loop (2:05pm)
Right on S. Mt. Shasta Blvd.
Right on Old McCloud
Left on Washington (2:10pm)
Left on Ida to Mt. Shasta Blvd.
Right on S. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (2:15pm)
Left on High Street
Right on Mill
Right on Water (2:20pm)
Left on S. Mt. Shasta Blvd.
Right on McCloud Avenue
Left on Jefferson (2:25pm)
Left on Rockefellow
Right on Ski Bowl
Right on Pine Ridge (2:35pm)
Left on Shasta Ave.
Left on Ski Bowl
Right on Rockefellow (2:45pm)
Right on Caroline
Left on Shasta
Left on Carmen
Right on Rockefellow, which turns into E. Ivy
Right on N. Mt. Shasta Blvd. (2:50pm)
Right on Ski Village
Right on Everitt Memorial and merge right onto Lake. (3:00pm)
Right on Pine
Left on Ivy
Left on Spring
Left on Jessie
Right on Cedar and back to MSE!! (3:10pm)
Be sure to check out the Parent Resources section under the Menu link from your school's web page for Covid-19 resources from the school and our community.
The county superintendent of schools just issued a statement saying Siskiyou County schools will not reopen to students this current school year and affirming schools' commitment to distance learning. For the full text of his press release, please see the first story in the news section of your school's web page. We remain committed to continuing students' learning within this new landscape and look forward to partnering with our families to do so.
This is the photo we've put on our main web page. In the actual photo, you can see a rainbow behind the school. We're in this together!
This message is regarding school lunches. Student lunches are available for pick-up daily at both school sites from 11:00 to 12:00 for anyone 18 and younger. If you would like a lunch for your child, please call your school's office as soon as possible.
Curb-side learning materials pick-up is scheduled to occur on Tuesday, March 31 and Wednesday, April 1 depending on who your child’s teacher is. Your child’s teacher will contact you on Monday, March 30, with your scheduled pick-up time, and we will try to combine pick-up times for students who are siblings. Please call your school’s office with questions.
Mount Shasta Union School District will be conducting a drive thru distribution of daily prepared lunches, free of charge for all children ages 18 and younger. Meals will be available for pickup twice per week at both Mount Shasta Elementary and Sisson Schools. The first pickup is scheduled for Monday, March 30 from 11:00 to noon. If you would like to order lunches for your children please call either school office, tomorrow, Friday, March 27 from 9:00 to noon for MSE and from 8:00-11:00 for Sisson.
We've posted a letter updating families on what to expect academically after spring break ends. Please check the first news article on our web page/app or our latest Facebook post for the details.
Here is a link posted by NPR and updated yesterday with some helpful information for parents: https://www.npr.org/2020/03/13/814615866/coronavirus-and-parenting-what-you-need-to-know-now
Due to effects caused by today's press conference by the governor and by the inclement weather, we are closing school tomorrow, Monday, March 16 and Tuesday, March 17. Please check your school's website or Facebook page for the details. School offices will be open tomorrow and Tuesday if you have questions.
To see an additional letter we are sending home today that deals with activities surrounding our schools, please see the second news article on our app and website.
To see a copy of the letter we are sending home with all students today regarding our latest planning around the Coronavirus, please go the news section of our app or website; the language from the letter appears as the first news item.
Today, March 11, is a minimum day. School dismisses at 12:25.
Dr Seuss Assembly
Wacky Wednesday
Broccoli bonanza
MOST CURRENT INFORMATION ABOUT CORONAVIRUS (COVID-19) IN CA: https://www.cdph.ca.gov/Programs/CID/DCDC/Pages/Immunization/nCOV2019.aspx Please check this link for information. We are poised to work closely with local and state authorities to keep you informed and to respond appropriately as the situation evolves. If you have any questions, please contact your school's office.
Today, February 26, is a minimum day. Students are released at 12:25.
Masterpiece Monday
Here's a school garden volunteer opportunity: Sat. February 29, 9:00-12:00: MSE Garden work day to prune fruit trees, blackberry vines, and grapes, plus weeding. We will prepare for better fencing in one place, removing weeds before they take over, and generally getting the garden in good shape for spring activities.
https://forms.gle/CGucZcX6T7G5PxDB7 Our parent/caregiver Site Council anonymous survey is now online and ready for you. Please follow the link above to complete the survey online. If you want a paper copy instead, please contact the school office or return the bottom portion of the announcement we're sending home with your child soon. We value your opinion and hope you will participate this year! Thank you for your time and input.
The census is coming in March, 2020. You will receive a postcard detailing how you can safely and confidentially complete your form online or request a paper form. Remember to count everyone in your house, including young children. Learn more at www.californiacensus.org.
Nordic center trip
Happy Valentine's Day! This message is to remind you that there is no school this coming Monday, February 17, in observance of Presidents' Day.
Valentine centers
Math Fun
Lovely Evening
And art
Friday Funday
This is just a reminder that there is no school this coming Monday, February 10, in observance of Lincoln's birthday.
Third Grade Folk Dance Friday
Folk Dance Friday
More skating
Ice rink fun
Ice skating ⛸
The 100th Day of School!
100 th Day
Sunshine ☀️ playground fun!
Playing music 🎶
Awesome music time
A Very Gummy Time Travel practicing elapsed time
Math is fun
Chinese New Year
Happy Chinese New Year
Edward and friends
3rd grade having fun in the snow
PIE movie night scheduled for tonight is being rescheduled for January 31 at 5:30.
This post is to remind you that there is no school this coming Monday, January 20, 2020 in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day.
Due to heavy snow and more in the forecast, school is closed for today, Thursday, January 16. School resumes at the normal time for a regular school day tomorrow, Friday, January 17.
Field Trip to Nordic Center
Friday, December 20, is a minimum day with school dismissing at 12:25. Winter break follows for the next two weeks, and we come back to school on Monday, January 6. Have a fun and safe holiday!
Our Home & School newsletter will be coming home soon. Access it here now - https://5il.co/bqpm
For the sake of safety, when students come back from winter break, there will be a significant change to the parent train. Please read the document referenced here for details and let us know if you have any questions or concerns. Thank you. https://5il.co/bp6w
It's Giving Tuesday and School CAFE would like you to know about this giving opportunity to benefit students. Please see the flyer.
For Giving Tuesday tomorrow, you may want to consider joining in the effort to bring a greenhouse to the Sisson campus. You can find out how to donate at https://northstategives.org/schoolcafe
3rd graders are using the conference minimum days to explore engineering activities together.
Rotarians visited to give dictionaries to all our 3rd graders for them to keep as their own. We appreciate our partners in learning!
Here is a link to Nurse Patty's newsletter regarding head lice. Please review it at your convenience and call your school's office if you have any questions. https://5il.co/b4x4
Hello and Happy Halloween! Our parade starts today at 10:30. We have a minimum day today and school ends at 12:25. Tomorrow, November 1, there is no school for our staff development day. Please call the office with any questions.
Our November Home & School Connection Newsletter is coming home with your child soon. Access it here for great tips without the wait! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/505096/November_English.pdf
Plan now to attend a presentation by Derek Clark about the power of determination in the lives of our children. This event will happen in our own cafeteria on November 6 starting at 5:30. Dinner and childcare are provided!
PIE is hosting its Fall Ball Costume Party for MSE students tonight (Friday, October 25) from 6:30 to 8:00. Admission is a dollar and proceeds fund upcoming field trips. There will be an opportunity to purchase concessions as well. Don't forget the costume contest!
Mount Shasta Elementary School is starting at 10:00 this morning, Tuesday, October 22. There was a fuel/oil mixture spilled in the hallway and teacher work room at 7:15 a.m. The fire department was on-scene and has cleared us to start because their air meters show zero fumes throughout the building.
Mount Shasta Elementary School students and staff celebrated World Food Day on Oct. 16 with Garden Harvest Soup in every classroom. Children and teachers prepared the soup with Italian heritage dry beans, potatoes, carrots, onions, green beans, sweet peppers, and tomatoes—all grown in the school garden, planted in the spring and harvested this autumn by the students.
On Friday, our kindergarten students and staff put on the second annual ABC boot camp assembly. During the ABC boot camp, kindergarten students learn about all the letters of the alphabet. They were proud to display their letter vests and sing about the ABCs.
Cubbies from MSE enjoyed the 2019 MSHS Homecoming Parade
Avid reading was practiced by the Mt. Shasta Elementary 2nd graders during their annual Read-A-Thon recently. Proceeds from pledges will go to class funding for field trips, supplies, and, of course, more books!
October's edition of the Home & School newsletter is now online and will soon be sent home with your child. Click here for the link: https://5il.co/amv3. Here's the link for the Spanish edition: https://5il.co/amv4
Resource teachers collaborate at technology committee meeting to learn about the new school app!
The MSE and Sisson Walk to School Day is this week on Wednesday, October 2. We will meet at 7:45 at City Hall in downtown Mt. Shasta and walk north from there and then split up at the Alma intersection. Please join us!
Check out this flyer about how you can learn about developing a Positive Behavior Support Plan for your child together with your child's teacher if appropriate. https://5il.co/agnf
Check out this flyer for information about a Jazz in the Canyon event that's free for parents and their children
to sing, play, and move to the music. https://5il.co/agn5
Check out this flyer about a free upcoming workshop on communication and communication styles.
A free meal and free childcare is provided.
https://5il.co/agn4
Our Title I Parent Night is Tonight, 9/19, at 7:00 at the MSE cafeteria. If your child is receiving extra support in reading or math at Sisson or MSE, come find out more and meet the teachers! They will give ideas on how you can help your child at home too. Child care provided.
Our parent group Partners In Education (PIE) is looking for parents who want to become involved. Please consider reaching out to them if you are interested. Here's a link to their flyer: https://5il.co/a8mi
There is a one-bus run today, September 12. Please contact your child's school with any questions.
Interested in deeper involvement at MSE or do you know someone who is? We need nominations for parents to serve on our site council - the group that evaluates how we spend federal dollars and runs the annual parent, student, and staff surveys. Nominations go to the office staff.
The county office of education released "Helping Youth Succeed," a publication packed with great info on a wide range of topics surrounding your child's well being. Check it out! https://core-docs.s3.amazonaws.com/documents/asset/uploaded_file/458206/HelpingYouthSucceed.pdf
Incoming 2nd and 3rd graders finished a summer reading challenge and read at least 40 nights. About 30 students read over the summer and were treated to a breakfast in the Laurie Caldwell Library last Friday, August 23. In addition each student received a new book! Great work!
Hot food in the school lunches is coming soon! We kick off hot food service on Wednesday, 9/4, with corn dogs. The salad bar continues to be on the menu Monday-Friday along with hot food. Fridays will generally be chef salad so we can effectively finish out leftovers. Enjoy!
Here's a link to an informative article in North State Parent Magazine that highlights the School CAFE group and their role in bringing our new salad bars to both schools: https://northstateparent.com/2019/08/the-growth-of-mount-shastas-school-cafe/
Here's a quick update on our new salad bars at Sisson and MSE. The final parts needed for us to deploy the salad bars are in, and students should be able to start serving themselves soon. Hot food will follow soon after. Please reach out to your school's office with questions.
Happy First Day of School everybody! We're excited to get started and we're looking forward to a great year learning and playing together.
If you want to roll up your sleeves and help in our school garden, please join us for the following work days: this Sunday, August 18, from 9:00 until noon and Saturday, August 31, also from 9:00 until noon. We appreciate your help!
Mindful Parenting Workshop with Roni Habib
Monday August 19th, 6:00pm
Weed Community Center
161 E Lincoln Ave
The Mindful Parenting Workshop with Roni Habib is a great opportunity to learn how you can use emotional intelligence and mindfulness work with your student at home as well as how these strategies can help you ground yourself in your own work and life. CONTINUED....
We're thrilled to announce our new app! Access cafeteria menus, news updates, emergency notifications, Sisson sports scores and more right from your pocket. Search for our app on Android or iPhone by typing "Mount Shasta USD."
The September edition of the Home & School Connection newsletter is live on our website and has great back-to-school tips for you. Go to mountshastaelementary.com, click "Menu" then "Parent Resources" and you'll see the link to this coming month's issue. Enjoy!
Our school office opened today for the new school year. If there's anything we can do to assist you before the year starts, please call, email, or stop by.