Coronavirus Updates, Resources, and Information

 

CORONAVIRUS UPDATES AND COMMUNICATIONS

 

Coronavirus Update 50 - Summer Update, Published Tuesday, June 20, at 3:36 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

We hope that your summer has been safe, enjoyable, and restful for you all. With our 2021-22 school year approaching, we wanted to check in with you and provide an update as we prepare to welcome back our students and staff to our campuses next month. With the recent news about the increase in cases, the Delta variant, and continually changing guidelines for masks, we want to help clarify as much information as possible that we have to date, knowing more changes will likely occur. 

 

Back to School in the Fall

We are very much looking forward to celebrating our students’ return from Summer Break on August 11 (Arcadia High) and on August 12 (TK-8 grades) for full-day, in-person instruction. For your convenience, please find our 2021-22 school year calendars here. As we have shared in previous Coronavirus Updates during last school year, and as Gov. Gavin Newsom has said since the introduction of “California’s Safe Schools for All Plan” (first announced in December 2020), there is an expectation for California schools to resume full-day, in-person instruction this fall. As we prepare to engage in a more “normal” schedule this school year, we want to reaffirm our commitment to following all current local and statewide health and safety guidelines and will do everything in our control to ensure the health and safety of our students, staff, and families. 

 

Current Mask and Health and Safety Guidelines

As of July 17, the LA County Department of Public Health reinstated its mask mandate, which applies to everyone, regardless of vaccination status. To align with current health and safety guidance, we will require our students and staff, absent an exemption, to wear masks while indoors throughout the school day. Additionally, as of July 12, 2021, the California Department of Public Health shared, “evidence indicates that in-person instruction can occur safely without minimum physical distancing requirements when other mitigation strategies (e.g., masking) are fully implemented.” Accordingly, we will not have a minimum physical distancing requirement on our campuses. We will continue to work closely with our local and state public health departments to implement any and all health and safety guidelines should any changes be made. 

 

Independent Study Option 

With our return to full-day, in-person learning, we will not be offering the distance learning concurrent hybrid instruction in the fall as we did last year. Please note, the State’s emergency distance learning provisions that were put in place for the 2020-21 school year expired on June 30. Currently in place are Assembly Bill 86, Assembly Bill 130, and Senate Bill 130, which require independent study options. Therefore, per this guidance, we will be offering an Independent Study Option through our Rancho Learning Center. You can read more about the recent changes and guidelines that have been directed by the state in this article. 

 

To be clear, this option will remove your child from their home school and teacher, enroll them in this separate Independent Study program through Rancho Learning Center, not have as many class and course options as the student’s home school, and it will not be similar to the distance learning option that many of our students opted for and participated in last year. The Independent Study option will operate on individual master agreements between the student, parent, and school, which will require a significant amount of unsupervised and independent work by students. It will keep your student on track for matriculation and graduation, and unlike some school districts, we do have ample experience and have offered Independent Study programs for years.   

 

If you are interested in more information or are considering enrolling your child in our Independent Study program, please visit the Rancho Learning Center website. You may also contact Dr. John Tung at [email protected].

 

Free School Lunches Continue 

State and federal guidelines have allowed for free meals (breakfast and lunch) to continue for all of our students through the 2021-22 school year. It remains important, however, for us to collect data from our families by way of the Free and Reduced Meal Application. Did you know that completing this application may also qualify your student(s) for scholarships, financial aid, test and application fee waivers, provides important funding for our schools, may result in utility rebates for families, and more?

 

We encourage our families to take a few minutes to complete the 2021-22 school year Free and Reduced Meal Application online now here. If you have any questions or need assistance, please contact our Nutrition Services office at (626) 821-8322.

 

What’s Next

While we are excited to start the new school year and our staff is enthusiastically planning to welcome all of our students back to school in a few weeks, we also understand there are concerns, frustrations, and more questions that people will have as we get closer to our full opening in the fall. To help keep everyone updated and informed, starting now, we will resume with our weekly Coronavirus Updates. You can expect weekly updates from now until at least the first few weeks of school. We are also in the process of creating a new COVID-19 webpage with information specific to this coming school year, along with a new set of FAQs for the fall semester. Both the new webpage and FAQs will be published by the end of next week. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 50th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. We wish you continued safety and happiness in the final days of summer ahead. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

冠状病毒更新 50 - 夏季更新

 

下午好阿卡迪亚联合家庭和社区，

 

我们希望您的夏天对你们所有人来说都是安全、愉快和宁静的。随着我们 2021-22 学年的临近，我们想与您联系并提供最新信息，因为我们准备在下个月欢迎我们的学生和教职员工回到我们的校园。随着最近有关病例增加、Delta 变体以及口罩指南不断变化的消息，我们希望帮助澄清我们迄今为止拥有的尽可能多的信息，因为我们知道可能会发生更多变化。

 

秋季返校

我们非常期待庆祝我们的学生从 8 月 11 日（阿卡迪亚高中）和 8 月 12 日（TK-8 年级）的暑假返回，进行全天的面对面教学。为方便起见，请在此处找到我们的 2021-22 学年日历。正如我们在上一学年之前的冠状病毒更新中所分享的那样，正如州长加文·纽瑟姆（Gavin Newsom）自推出“加州全民安全学校计划”（于 2020 年 12 月首次宣布）以来所说的那样，加州学校有望恢复今年秋天的全天面对面指导。当我们准备在本学年采用更“正常”的时间表时，我们要重申我们对遵守所有当前当地和全州健康与安全准则的承诺，并将尽我们所能确保我们学生的健康和安全，工作人员和家属

 

当前的口罩和健康与安全指南

自 7 月 17 日起，洛杉矶县公共卫生局恢复了口罩规定，该规定适用于所有人，无论疫苗接种状态如何。为了与当前的健康和安全指南保持一致，我们将要求我们的学生和教职员工在整个上课日在室内戴口罩，除非有豁免。此外，截至 2021 年 7 月 12 日，加利福尼亚州公共卫生部表示，“有证据表明，当其他缓解策略（例如，蒙面）得到全面实施时，可以安全地进行面对面教学，而无需最低物理距离要求。”因此，我们的校园不会有最低物理距离要求。如果发生任何变化，我们将继续与我们当地和州公共卫生部门密切合作，以实施所有健康和安全指南。

 

独立学习选项

随着我们恢复全天面对面学习，我们将不会像去年那样在秋季提供远程学习并发混合教学。请注意，纽约州为 2020-21 学年实施的紧急远程学习规定已于 6 月 30 日到期。 目前实施的是议会第 86 号法案、第 130 号议会法案和第 130 号参议院法案，它们需要独立学习选项。因此，根据本指南，我们将通过我们的 Rancho 学习中心提供独立学习选项。您可以在本文中阅读有关国家指示的最近更改和指南的更多信息。

 

需要明确的是，此选项会将您的孩子从他们的家庭学校和老师中删除，通过 Rancho 学习中心让他们参加这个单独的独立学习计划，没有学生家庭学校那么多的课程和课程选择，并且不会相似我们的许多学生去年选择并参与了远程学习选项。独立学习选项将根据学生、家长和学校之间的个别硕士协议运作，这将需要学生进行大量无人监督的独立工作。这将使您的学生顺利完成预科和毕业，与某些学区不同的是，我们确实拥有丰富的经验，并且多年来一直提供独立学习课程。

 

如果您对更多信息感兴趣或正在考虑让您的孩子参加我们的独立学习计划，请访问 Rancho 学习中心网站。您也可以通过 [email protected] 联系 John Tung 博士。

 

免费学校午餐继续

州和联邦准则允许我们所有学生在 2021-22 学年继续免费用餐（早餐和午餐）。然而，通过免费和减价膳食应用程序从我们的家庭收集数据对我们来说仍然很重要。您是否知道，完成此申请还可能使您的学生有资格获得奖学金、经济援助、考试和申请费减免、为我们的学校提供​​重要资金、可能为家庭带来水电费回扣等等？

 

我们鼓励我们的家人花几分钟时间在此处在线完成 2021-22 学年免费和减价膳食申请。如果您有任何问题或需要帮助，请致电 (626) 821-8322 联系我们的营养服务办公室。

 

下一步是什么

虽然我们很高兴开始新的学年，我们的工作人员正热情地计划在几周内欢迎我们所有的学生回到学校，但我们也理解随着我们越来越近，人们会有一些担忧、沮丧和更多问题我们在秋季全面开放。为了帮助每个人了解最新情况，从现在开始，我们将继续每周更新冠状病毒。从现在到至少开学前几周，您可以期待每周更新。我们还在创建一个新的 COVID-19 网页，其中包含即将到来的学年的特定信息，以及秋季学期的一组新常见问题解答。新网页和常见问题解答将于下周末发布。

 

对通讯的承诺

与往常一样，我们仍然致力于用新的资源和信息更新我们的冠状病毒专用网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯、我们的 50 日（英文和中文）以及我们之前发送给所有家长和员工的所有更新。如果您或您认识的人需要额外的语言支持，请告诉我们。我们还鼓励您关注我们的 Facebook 页面和 Twitter 页面，我们将在其中分享其他非紧急信息和 Arcadia Unified 新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的 Arcadia 统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。我们希望您在即将到来的夏季最后几天继续安全和幸福。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

 

Coronavirus Update 49 - Thank You! Published Friday, June 4, at 2:08 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

Thank you, thank you, thank you. We can’t express our gratitude enough to everyone in our Arcadia Unified family. From our remarkable students and staff to our outstanding parents and community members, we could not have had such a successful school year in the midst of a pandemic without your resilience, support, understanding, flexibility, and resolve. Our values, as seen on the walls of the Arcadia Education Center, are as follows: Collaborate, Think Critically, Be Creative, Offer Empathy, and Learn from Failure. We are so proud of our team, you included, for living our values even through the most difficult of circumstances to ensure our students can continue to live out our purpose: “To challenge and inspire students to make a positive and profound impact on their world.” When our Arcadia High seniors walk across the stage tonight, and as all of our other students matriculate to their next level in school and life, we know they have had the necessary support and encouragement to make a positive and profound impact on their world. We could not be more thankful and proud. 

 

Coronavirus Updates and Staying Connected This Summer

It’s remarkable to think that our first Coronavirus Update was sent to our community on January 23, 2020. 49 Updates later, we will continue to keep you as informed as possible throughout the summer. To respect your summer break, however, our weekly Updates will become monthly or as needed with any critical information. We highly suggest you follow our Facebook page if you would like more frequent updates and information, especially during the summer. Our Facebook page is also a great resource to follow in case of an emergency situation, where our email system or yours may not be working properly. You can simply click the link above, or search, “Arcadia Unified School District'' on Facebook and look for our feather logo. For the Class of 2021 families who will no longer be in our schools, and therefore no longer in our system to receive communications, you can sign up for our community email list to continue to receive important updates from us. 

 

Important Dates 

June 4- Arcadia High School Graduation

August 11- First Day of School for Arcadia High School

August 12- First Day of School for all Elementary and Middle Schools

You can view all of the school year calendars, including next year’s, via this link.

 

Resources and Information

• Board of Education Meeting- You can view our latest Board of Education meeting via this link, which includes AUSD Staff Department COVID-19 School Reopening Updates beginning at 2:25:23. The meeting also featured a heartwarming School Spotlight on Hugo Reid, and in case you’ve missed them, you can watch our entire School Spotlight series here. Our next Board of Education meeting will be on Tuesday, 6/8/21, and you can watch it here. 
• Vaccination Clinics- LA County is continuing to offer free vaccinations. According to LACDPH, you can easily find a vaccination site near you, make an appointment, and much more by visiting: www.VaccinateLACounty.com. If you don’t have internet access, can’t use a computer, or you’re over 65, you can call 1-833-540-0473 for help finding an appointment or scheduling a home-visit if you are homebound. 
• FAQs- We continue to update our Arcadia Unified FAQs as guidelines change and as we learn new information. 
• Arcadia Unified Safety Measures Video- A brief video which gives an inside look into the many new health and safety protocols at our schools. 
• COVID-19 Dashboard- You can view our dashboard here, which is updated within 24 hours of known cases. 
• Coronavirus Update and Information Webpage- You can view more safety information, plans, resources, including this and all of our previous Coronavirus Updates here. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 49th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, we wish you a happy, safe, restful, and recharging summer ahead!   

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

下午好阿卡迪亚联合家庭和社区，

 

谢谢你，谢谢你，谢谢你。我们对 Arcadia Unified 大家庭中的每个人表达的谢意都不为过。从我们出色的学生和教职员工到我们杰出的家长和社区成员，如果没有你们的韧性、支持、理解、灵活性和决心，我们不可能在大流行中度过如此成功的学年。正如阿卡迪亚教育中心的墙上所见，我们的价值观如下：协作、批判性思考、富有创造力、同情心和从失败中学习。我们为我们的团队感到自豪，包括您在内，即使在最困难的情况下也能践行我们的价值观，以确保我们的学生能够继续实现我们的目标：“挑战和激励学生对他们的世界产生积极而深远的影响。”当我们的阿卡迪亚高中毕业生今晚走过舞台时，随着我们所有其他学生进入学校和生活的下一阶段，我们知道他们得到了必要的支持和鼓励，对他们的世界产生了积极而深远的影响。我们无比感激和自豪。

 

今年夏天的冠状病毒更新和保持联系

令人惊讶的是，我们的第一个冠状病毒更新已于 2020 年 1 月 23 日发送给我们的社区。 49 次更新之后，我们将在整个夏季继续为您提供尽可能多的信息。但是，为了尊重您的暑假，我们的每周更新将变为每月一次或根据需要提供任何重要信息。如果您想要更频繁的更新和信息，我们强烈建议您关注我们的 Facebook 页面，尤其是在夏季。我们的 Facebook 页面也是一个很好的资源，在紧急情况下，我们或您的电子邮件系统可能无法正常工作。您只需单击上面的链接，或在 Facebook 上搜索“Arcadia 联合学区”并查找我们的羽毛标志。对于不再在我们学校，因此不再在我们的系统中接收通信的 2021 班家庭，您可以注册我们的社区电子邮件列表，以继续接收我们的重要更新。

 

重要的日子

6 月 3 日 - 所有学校的最后一天！

6 月 4 日 - 阿卡迪亚高中毕业

8 月 11 日 - 阿卡迪亚高中开学第一天

8 月 12 日 - 所有中小学开学第一天

您可以通过此链接查看所有学年日历，包括明年的日历。

 

资源和信息

教育委员会会议 - 您可以通过此链接查看我们最新的教育委员会会议，其中包括从 2:25:23 开始的 AUSD 教职工部门 COVID-19 学校重新开放更新。会议还展示了关于 Hugo Reid 的感人的学校聚光灯，如果您错过了它们，您可以在这里观看我们的整个学校聚光灯系列。我们的下一次教育委员会会议将于 21 年 6 月 8 日星期二举行，您可以在此处观看。

疫苗接种诊所 - 洛杉矶县将继续提供免费疫苗接种。根据 LACDPH，您可以通过访问：www.VaccinateLACounty.com 轻松找到您附近的疫苗接种点、预约等。如果您无法访问互联网、无法使用计算机或您已超过 65 岁，则可以致电 1-833-540-0473 寻求帮助，以寻求预约或在家中安排家访。

常见问题解答 - 随着指导方针的变化和我们了解新信息，我们会继续更新我们的 Arcadia Unified 常见问题解答。

Arcadia 统一安全措施视频 - 一个简短的视频，可以深入了解我们学校的许多新的健康和安全协议。

COVID-19 仪表板 - 您可以在此处查看我们的仪表板，该仪表板会在已知案例的 24 小时内更新。

冠状病毒更新和信息网页-您可以在此处查看更多安全信息、计划、资源，包括此信息和我们以前的所有冠状病毒更新。

 

对通讯的承诺

与往常一样，我们仍然致力于用新的资源和信息更新我们的冠状病毒专用网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看我们的第 49 次通讯（英文和中文）以及我们之前发送给所有家长和员工的所有更新。如果您或您认识的人需要额外的语言支持，请告诉我们。我们还鼓励您关注我们的 Facebook 页面和 Twitter 页面，我们将在其中分享其他非紧急信息和 Arcadia Unified 新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的 Arcadia 统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您花时间阅读本文，我们祝您度过一个快乐、安全、宁静和充满活力的夏天！

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

Coronavirus Update 48 - Final Week Ahead Published Friday, May 28, at 1:16 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

In less than a week, the 2020-21 school year will be in the history books, and one week from today, our Class of 2021 graduates will be at Santa Anita Park celebrating their hard-earned Arcadia High School diplomas. With the final few days on the horizon, we are here with our weekly check-in. We’d also like to pause for a moment in recognition of those who have fallen in service to our country as we head into Memorial Day weekend. As a reminder, there is no school on Monday. 

 

State Testing

As was noted in Update 42, the California State Board of Education requested a flexibility waiver from the U.S. Department of Education to allow for flexibility of the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA), CA Science Test (CAST), and CA Alternate Assessments (CAA). Arcadia Unified exercised the option to use local assessments for grades 3-8, and Smarter Balanced Assessments were administered for students in 11th grade. Parents will be electronically notified as score reports become available. Directions for accessing the reports will be sent in the notification this summer. Student score reports will be accessible via the parent portal in PowerSchool. 

 

New Leaders and Next School Year

As we close out the current school year, we gratefully look ahead to the 2021-22 school year, which will see us welcoming back all of our students, teachers, and staff to all of our campuses in the fall. We ask that you please make sure that the contact information for your student(s) is up-to-date with your respective schools so that you don’t miss any important information related to the school year ahead. The new school year will also see some familiar faces in new leadership roles, with the following appointments made during this week’s Board of Education meeting: 

 

Arcadia Unified Director of Curriculum, Instruction, and Assessment, Catherine Merel, who we celebrate with sincere appreciation as she enters retirement after this school year will be succeeded by Dr. Daniel Hacking, who currently serves as our Dana Middle School Principal. We are currently hiring for the Dana Middle School principal position.

 

Rancho Learning Center Principal, Laurie McQuaid, who we also share our deepest gratitude for her service to our district as she heads into retirement after this school year, is passing the baton to Dr. John Tung, previously an Assistant Principal at Arcadia High and currently a principal at Lone Hill Middle School in San Dimas.

 

Hugo Reid Principal, Dr. Lauren Leahy, is being given our heartfelt adieu as we celebrate her promotion in Solana Beach Unified Schools and will pass the torch to Kimberly Lauxen, who currently serves as Hugo Reid’s school counselor.

 

You may view photos from the momentous Board of Education Meeting and these appointments on our Facebook page here. 

 

Important Dates 

May 31- Memorial Day, All Schools and Offices Closed

June 3- Last Day of School for all schools! 

June 4- Arcadia High School Graduation

August 11- First Day of School for Arcadia High School

August 12- First Day of School for all Elementary and Middle Schools

You can view all of the school year calendars, including next year’s, via this link.

 

Resources and Information

• Board of Education Meeting- You can view our latest Board of Education meeting via this link, which includes AUSD Staff Department COVID-19 School Reopening Updates beginning at 2:25:23. The meeting also featured a heartwarming School Spotlight on Hugo Reid, and in case you’ve missed them, you can watch our entire School Spotlight series here. Our next Board of Education meeting will be on Tuesday, 6/8/21, and you can watch it here. 
• Vaccination Clinics- LA County is continuing to offer free vaccinations. According to LACDPH, you can easily find a vaccination site near you, make an appointment, and much more by visiting: www.VaccinateLACounty.com. If you don’t have internet access, can’t use a computer, or you’re over 65, you can call 1-833-540-0473 for help finding an appointment or scheduling a home-visit if you are homebound. 
• FAQs- We continue to update our Arcadia Unified FAQs as guidelines change and as we learn new information. 
• Arcadia Unified Safety Measures Video- A brief video which gives an inside look into the many new health and safety protocols at our schools. 
• COVID-19 Dashboard- You can view our dashboard here, which is updated within 24 hours of known cases. 
• Coronavirus Update and Information Webpage- You can view more safety information, plans, resources, including this and all of our previous Coronavirus Updates here. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 48th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, we wish you a wonderful three-day weekend ahead.   

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

下午好阿卡迪亚联合家庭和社区，

 

在不到一周的时间里，2020-21 学年将载入史册，从今天起一周，我们的 2021 届毕业生将在圣安妮塔公园庆祝他们来之不易的阿卡迪亚高中文凭。随着最后几天的临近，我们每周都会登记入住。在我们进入阵亡将士纪念日周末时，我们还想暂停一下，以表彰那些为我们国家服务的人。提醒一下，星期一没有学校。

 

状态测试

正如更新 42 中所述，加利福尼亚州教育委员会要求美国教育部豁免灵活性，以允许更灵活的平衡评估 (SBA)、加州科学考试 (CAST) 和加州替代评估 (CAA) . Arcadia Unified 行使了对 3-8 年级使用本地评估的选项，并为 11 年级的学生管理了更智能的平衡评估。当分数报告可用时，家长将收到电子通知。访问报告的说明将在今年夏天的通知中发送。学生成绩报告可通过 PowerSchool 中的家长门户访问。

 

新领导和下一学年

在本学年结束之际，我们感激地展望 2021-22 学年，届时我们将在秋季欢迎所有学生、教师和教职员工回到我们所有的校园。我们要求您确保您学生的联系信息与您所在学校保持同步，以免错过任何与下一学年相关的重要信息。新学年还将在新的领导角色中看到一些熟悉的面孔，在本周的教育委员会会议上做出了以下任命：

 

Arcadia 课程、教学和评估统一总监 Catherine Merel 在她本学年结束后退休时我们衷心感谢她，她将由 Daniel Hacking 博士接替，她目前担任我们的 Dana 中学校长。我们目前正在招聘达纳中学校长职位。

 

Rancho 学习中心校长 Laurie McQuaid，我们也对她在本学年结束后退休时对我们学区的服务表示最深切的感谢，她将接力棒交给 John Tung 博士，她之前是 Arcadia 高中的助理校长，现在圣迪马斯孤山中学的校长。

 

Hugo Reid 校长 Lauren Leahy 博士在我们庆祝她在 Solana Beach 联合学校的晋升时向我们表示衷心的告别，并将把火炬传递给目前担任 Hugo Reid 学校顾问的 Kimberly Lauxen。

 

您可以在此处的 Facebook 页面上查看重要的教育委员会会议的照片和这些任命。

 

重要的日子

5 月 31 日 - 阵亡将士纪念日，所有学校和办公室关闭

6 月 3 日 - 所有学校的最后一天！

6 月 4 日 - 阿卡迪亚高中毕业

8 月 11 日 - 阿卡迪亚高中开学第一天

8 月 12 日 - 所有中小学开学第一天

您可以通过此链接查看所有学年日历，包括明年的日历。

 

资源和信息

教育委员会会议 - 您可以通过此链接查看我们最新的教育委员会会议，其中包括从 2:25:23 开始的 AUSD 教职工部门 COVID-19 学校重新开放更新。会议还展示了关于 Hugo Reid 的感人的学校聚光灯，如果您错过了它们，您可以在这里观看我们的整个学校聚光灯系列。我们的下一次教育委员会会议将于 21 年 6 月 8 日星期二举行，您可以在此处观看。

疫苗接种诊所 - 洛杉矶县将继续提供免费疫苗接种。根据 LACDPH，您可以通过访问：www.VaccinateLACounty.com 轻松找到您附近的疫苗接种点、预约等。如果您无法访问互联网、无法使用计算机或您已超过 65 岁，则可以致电 1-833-540-0473 寻求帮助，以寻求预约或在家中安排家访。

常见问题解答 - 随着指导方针的变化和我们了解新信息，我们会继续更新我们的 Arcadia Unified 常见问题解答。

Arcadia 统一安全措施视频 - 一个简短的视频，可以深入了解我们学校的许多新的健康和安全协议。

COVID-19 仪表板 - 您可以在此处查看我们的仪表板，该仪表板会在已知案例的 24 小时内更新。

冠状病毒更新和信息网页-您可以在此处查看更多安全信息、计划、资源，包括此信息和我们以前的所有冠状病毒更新。

 

对通讯的承诺

与往常一样，我们仍然致力于用新的资源和信息更新我们的冠状病毒专用网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看我们的第 48 次通讯（英文和中文）以及我们之前发送给所有家长和员工的所有更新。如果您或您认识的人需要额外的语言支持，请告诉我们。我们还鼓励您关注我们的 Facebook 页面和 Twitter 页面，我们将在其中分享其他非紧急信息和 Arcadia Unified 新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的 Arcadia 统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您花时间阅读本文，祝您度过一个美好的三天周末。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

 

Coronavirus Update 47 - Next Year & Masks Published Friday, May 21, at 3:16 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

We hope you and your family are doing well. It’s remarkable to think that there are just eight school days left in the year. As we wind down the year and head into the weekend, we wanted to provide you with another Update with the latest information. 

 

Next School Year

Though we are entering the home stretch of this school year, we have naturally already been planning and thinking ahead for next school year and know our families are as well. As mentioned in previous Updates, next fall, all Arcadia Unified schools will be welcoming back all students and staff to campuses for normal pre-pandemic school days, including all extracurricular activities, sports, performing and visual arts, clubs, etc., pending any changes in the trajectory of the guidelines and health restrictions come August. 

 

Masks

Masks are and still will be required for the remainder of this school year per the guidelines from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH). Please continue to wear a mask when you are on any part of our campuses. We continue to appreciate your cooperation and support with the health guidelines. Last Saturday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) clarified coronavirus advice for schools, recommending the continued, universal use of masks and physical distancing, which came after its announcement last week that vaccinated Americans could forego masks indoors. You can read more about the CDC’s clarification via this N.Y. Times article.   

 

Arcadia High School Campus Open for Public Use

We are pleased to announce that Arcadia High School, First Avenue, and Camino Grove campuses are now open again for the public to enjoy. All health and safety protocols must be followed when on our campuses. Hours of use are as they were before the pandemic, with typical hours running from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m. during the week and 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. on the weekends. Please note that hours of use are subject to change, and our students and programs have priority use. We enjoy our partnership with the City of Arcadia in allowing the public to use our facilities and greatly appreciate our community members cleaning up after themselves, removing litter, and taking great care of and pride in our campuses. 

 

Vaccines Available

In addition to the vaccination clinics we have held, the county is continuing to offer free vaccinations. According to LACDPH, you can easily find a vaccination site near you, make an appointment, and much more by visiting: www.VaccinateLACounty.com. If you don’t have internet access, can’t use a computer, or you’re over 65, you can call 1-833-540-0473 for help finding an appointment or scheduling a home-visit if you are homebound. 

 

Important Dates 

May 31- Memorial Day, All Schools and Offices Closed

June 3- Last Day of School for all schools! 

June 4- Arcadia High School Graduation

August 11- First Day of School for Arcadia High School

August 12- First Day of School for all Elementary and Middle Schools

You can view all of the school year calendars, including next year’s, via this link.

 

Resources and Information

• Board of Education Meeting- You can view our latest Board of Education meeting via this link, which includes AUSD Staff Department COVID-19 School Reopening Updates beginning at 1:37:52. The meeting also featured a great School Spotlight on First Avenue Middle School, and in case you’ve missed them, you can watch our entire School Spotlight series here. Our next Board of Education meeting will be on Tuesday, 5/25/21, and you can watch it here. 
• FAQs- We continue to update our Arcadia Unified FAQs as guidelines change and as we learn new information. 
• Arcadia Unified Safety Measures Video- A brief video which gives an inside look into the many new health and safety protocols at our schools. 
• COVID-19 Dashboard- You can view our dashboard here, which is updated within 24 hours of known cases. 
• Coronavirus Update and Information Webpage- You can view more safety information, plans, resources, including this and all of our previous Coronavirus Updates here. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 47th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you so much for taking the time to read this, we wish you a wonderful weekend ahead.   

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭与社区，

 

希望您和您的家人一切都好。令人惊奇的是，一年仅剩八个教学日。随着一年的结束，进入周末，我们希望为您提供另一个包含最新信息的更新。

 

下学年

尽管我们正进入本学年的学习期，但我们自然已经在计划和思考下学年，并且知道我们的家人也是如此。如先前的更新所述，明年秋天，所有Arcadia统一学校将欢迎所有学生和教职员工回到校园进行大流行前的正常上学日活动，包括所有课外活动，体育，表演和视觉艺术，俱乐部等，指南的轨迹和健康限制发生了变化，将于8月发布。

 

面具

根据洛杉矶县公共卫生局（LACDPH）的指导方针，在本学年的剩余时间内，口罩仍然是必需的。当您在我们校园的任何地方时，请继续戴口罩。我们继续感谢您对健康指南的合作与支持。上周六，疾病控制与预防中心（CDC）澄清了针对学校的冠状病毒建议，建议继续普遍使用口罩和身体疏远，这是在上周宣布接种疫苗的美国人可以在室内放弃口罩之后提出的。您可以通过纽约时报的这篇文章，详细了解CDC的说明。

 

阿卡迪亚高中校园开放供公众使用

我们很高兴地宣布，阿卡迪亚高中，第一大道和卡米诺格罗夫校区现已重新开放供公众使用。在我们的校园中，必须遵守所有健康和安全规程。使用时间与大流行之前一样，通常从下午5点开始使用。到晚上10点在一周中，从上午8点到晚上10点在周末。请注意，使用时间可能会有所变化，我们的学生和课程将优先使用。我们与阿卡迪亚市建立了合作伙伴关系，使公众能够使用我们的设施，并非常感谢社区成员自家清理，清理垃圾以及对我们的校园感到特别关怀和自豪。

 

可用疫苗

除了我们拥有的疫苗接种诊所外，该县还将继续提供免费疫苗接种。根据LACDPH的说法，您可以访问以下网址轻松找到附近的疫苗接种网站，进行预约以及进行更多操作：如果您无法上网，无法使用计算机，或者您已年满65岁，则可以致电1-833-540-0473寻求帮助，以预约或安排家庭访问。

 

重要的日子

5月31日-阵亡将士纪念日，所有学校和办公室关闭

6月3日-所有学校的开学日！

6月4日-阿卡迪亚高中毕业

8月11日-阿卡迪亚高中开学日

8月12日-所有中小学开学日

您可以通过此链接查看所有学年日历，包括明年的日历。

 

资源与信息

教育委员会会议-您可以通过此链接查看我们最新的教育委员会会议，其中包括AUSD职员部COVID-19学校重新开放更新（始于1:37:52）。会议还特别介绍了第一大道中学的“学校聚焦”，如果您错过了它们，可以在这里观看我们的整个“学校聚焦”系列。我们的下一次教育委员会会议将于21年5月24日星期二举行，您可以在这里观看。

常见问题解答-我们会随着准则的变化和学习新信息而不断更新我们的Arcadia统一常见问题解答。

Arcadia统一安全措施视频-一个简短的视频，深入了解我们学校中许多新的健康与安全规程。

COVID-19信息中心-您可以在此处查看我们的信息中心，该信息中心会在已知案例的24小时内更新。

冠状病毒更新和信息网页-您可以在此处查看更多安全信息，计划，资源，包括此以及我们以前所有的冠状病毒更新。

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，我们的第47条（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。周末愉快。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

 

Coronavirus Update 46 - Student Vaccinations Published Friday, May 14, at 2:50 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

We hope that the month of May has gotten off to a great start for you all. As of today, we are three weeks away from Arcadia High’s Class of 2021 graduation at Santa Anita Park, which means we are a little less than three weeks away from concluding this historic school year. With things wrapping up, we wanted to continue our weekly check-in with new information, resources, and reminders. 

 

Latest COVID-19 Guidance and Recommendations 

As mentioned in previous Updates, while the number of COVID-19 cases drop and restrictions also lessen, we are continuing to maintain our current health and safety guidelines that we implemented when we reopened our schools, including wearing a mask, while school is in session. We are able to increase some after-school in-person activities, as we mentioned in last week’s Update 45, such as graduation and prom. Yesterday, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released guidance indicating that people who are fully vaccinated against COVID-19 can safely resume activities that were done prior to the pandemic (see link below). According to the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH), “L.A. County and the state will review the recommendations in order to make sensible adjustments.” You can read more about this from a press release issued by LACDPH yesterday. 

 

Student Vaccinations

We are pleased to announce that we have partnered with the Albertsons/Vons Pharmacy team to help offer a vaccination clinic at Arcadia High School for our students. Wednesday, the CDC affirmed the recommendation by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) to expand the emergency use authorization of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine for adolescents 12 to 15 years of age. We have been able to add additional vaccination appointments to help accommodate our middle school students, in addition to our high school students. An email with detailed information was sent yesterday to Middle School families and last week to our High School families from our Health Services Department to eligible families. Be sure to check your email if you would like further information. In the meantime, there are other vaccination opportunities available for our students being offered through the county. You can read more about that in the following paragraph via LACDPH. 

 

“Vaccinations sites across L.A. County began vaccinating younger teens (yesterday), and all eight County sites are offering Pfizer for younger teens as of (yesterday). At the County sites, and many other sites, appointments are available and walk-ins are welcome. Please note that many sites require that children be accompanied by a parent or guardian or that the child is accompanied by a responsible adult and has a signed consent form. Teens are also required to bring proof of their age at sites where they are not known to the provider. Visit the Public Health website for a map and list of sites offering Pfizer vaccines.” You can read more about this from the press release issued by LACDPH yesterday. 

 

Important Dates 

May 31- Memorial Day, All Schools and Offices Closed

June 3- Last Day of School for all schools! 

June 4- Arcadia High School Graduation

August 11- First Day of School for Arcadia High School

August 12- First Day of School for all Elementary and Middle Schools

You can view all of the school year calendars, including next year’s, via this link.

 

Resources and Information

• An Inside Look at a Reopened Arcadia Unified Middle School Day- Have a look at what in-person learning looks like here, which is compliments of our Dana Middle School Mariners.
• Board of Education Meeting- You can view our latest Board of Education meeting via this link, which includes AUSD Staff Department COVID-19 School Reopening Updates beginning at 1:37:52. The meeting also featured a great School Spotlight on First Avenue Middle School, and in case you’ve missed them, you can watch our entire School Spotlight series here. Our next Board of Education meeting will be on Tuesday, 5/24/21, and you can watch it here. 
• FAQs- We continue to update our Arcadia Unified FAQs as guidelines change and as we learn new information. 
• Arcadia Unified Safety Measures Video- A brief video which gives an inside look into the many new health and safety protocols at our schools. 
• COVID-19 Dashboard- You can view our dashboard here, which is updated within 24 hours of known cases. 
• Coronavirus Update and Information Webpage- You can view more safety information, plans, resources, including this and all of our previous Coronavirus Updates here. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 46th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Have a great weekend.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭与社区，

 

我们希望五月的开始对你们所有人来说都是一个美好的开始。截至今天，距离圣塔阿妮塔公园（Santa Anita Park）的Arcadia高中2021年级毕业尚有三个星期，这意味着距这个历史悠久的学年只有不到三周的路程。随着事情的结束，我们希望继续每周进行检查，并提供新的信息，资源和提醒。

 

最新的COVID-19指导和建议

如之前的更新所述，虽然COVID-19病例数下降且限制有所减少，但我们仍将继续维持当前的健康与安全准则，该准则是我们在开学期间重新开放学校时实施的，包括戴上口罩。 。正如上周更新45中提到的，我们可以增加一些课后面对面的活动，例如毕业和毕业舞会。昨天，疾病控制与预防中心（CDC）发布了指南，指出完全接种COVID-19疫苗的人可以安全地恢复大流行之前所做的活动（请参见下面的链接）。根据洛杉矶县公共卫生局（LACDPH）的说法，县和州将审核这些建议，以便做出明智的调整。”您可以从昨天LACDPH发布的新闻稿中了解有关此内容的更多信息。

 

学生疫苗接种

我们很高兴地宣布，我们已经与Albertsons / Vons药房团队合作，为学生在Arcadia高中提供了一个疫苗接种诊所。星期三，美国疾病预防控制中心（CDC）确认了美国食品药品监督管理局（FDA）的建议，将辉瑞COVID-19疫苗的紧急使用授权扩大到12至15岁的青少年。除了高中生，我们还可以添加其他疫苗接种约会，以帮助容纳我们的中学生。昨天，从健康服务部向合格家庭发送了一封包含详细信息的电子邮件，给中学家庭，上周给我们的高中家庭发送了电子邮件。如果您需要更多信息，请务必检查您的电子邮件。同时，该县还为我们的学生提供了其他疫苗接种机会。您可以在以下段落中通过LACDPH阅读更多有关该内容的信息。

 

“整个洛杉矶县的疫苗接种点（昨天）开始为年轻人接种疫苗，截止到昨天（昨天），所有八个县的接种点都在为年轻人提供辉瑞疫苗。在县县的站点以及许多其他站点，都可以预约并欢迎步入式。请注意，许多网站都要求儿童必须由父母或监护人陪同，或者儿童必须由负责任的成年人陪同并有签署的同意书。青少年还必须在提供者不知道的地点携带年龄证明。请访问公共卫生网站，以获取提供辉瑞疫苗的地图和站点清单。”您可以从昨天LACDPH发布的新闻稿中了解有关此内容的更多信息。

 

重要的日子

5月31日-阵亡将士纪念日，所有学校和办公室关闭

6月3日-所有学校的开学日！

6月4日-阿卡迪亚高中毕业

8月11日-阿卡迪亚高中开学日

8月12日-所有中小学开学日

您可以通过此链接查看所有学年日历，包括明年的日历。

 

资源与信息

重新开放的Arcadia统一中学日的内部视图-看看这里的面对面学习是什么样的，这是我们Dana中学水手的补充。

教育委员会会议-您可以通过此链接查看我们最新的教育委员会会议，其中包括AUSD职员部COVID-19学校重新开放更新（始于1:37:52）。会议还特别介绍了第一大道中学的“学校聚焦”，如果您错过了它们，可以在这里观看我们的整个“学校聚焦”系列。我们的下一次教育委员会会议将于21年5月24日星期二举行，您可以在这里观看。

常见问题解答-我们会随着准则的变化和学习新信息而不断更新我们的Arcadia统一常见问题解答。

Arcadia统一安全措施视频-一个简短的视频，深入了解我们学校中许多新的健康与安全规程。

COVID-19信息中心-您可以在此处查看我们的信息中心，该信息中心会在已知案例的24小时内更新。

冠状病毒更新和信息网页-您可以在此处查看更多安全信息，计划，资源，包括此以及我们以前所有的冠状病毒更新。

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，我们的第46条（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。周末愉快。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

Coronavirus Update 45 - Yellow Tier Published Friday, May 7, at 1:47 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

As we end Teacher Appreciation, National Nurse, and School Nutrition Employee Week today, we continue to celebrate and thank our remarkable staff for the work they do that is so vital to our health, safety, and success. A special thanks to our teachers, nutrition staff, and nurse heroes this week! Please be sure to thank them if you have the opportunity to do so. 

We also wanted to take a moment to provide another update with the latest information for our families. 

 

Los Angeles County Now in the Yellow Tier

Los Angeles County is officially in the Yellow Tier in the state’s tiered system as of yesterday. With the continued reduction in cases and another drop in Tier status, restrictions continue to lessen. For example, there is now expanded capacity at restaurants, gyms, museums, etc. You can read more about the new restrictions via this press release from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. Please note, even with the drop to Yellow Tier, Arcadia Unified will continue with our current health and safety protocols, especially during the school day, and school schedules for the remainder of the school year. 

 

Arcadia High School Graduation

We are excited to announce that we are able to host our annual Graduation Ceremony at Santa Anita Racetrack on June 4. Physical distancing and other safety protocols will be in place, along with a limited capacity for guests. We are also pleased that Arcadia High will be able to host several other Senior Activities to honor and commemorate our remarkable Class of 2021. AHS will remain in communication with more information on specific events and activities. 

 

Important Dates *Updated*

We have updated our school year calendars to reflect that there are not any “minimum days” during the last week of school. With the adjusted school-day schedule for this year during the pandemic, the current schedule will remain in effect through the remainder of this year. As such, there are no minimum days for elementary and middle schools. Arcadia High School will have its final exam schedule. Look for further communications directly from your school as we get closer to the end of the school year.  

You can view all of the updated school year calendars, including next year’s, via this link.

May 31- Memorial Day, All Schools and Offices Closed

June 3- Last Day of School for all schools! 

June 4- Arcadia High School Graduation

 

Resources and Information

• An Inside Look at a Reopened Arcadia Unified Middle School Day- Have a look at what in-person learning looks like here, which is compliments of our Dana Middle School Mariners.
• Board of Education Meeting- You can view our latest Board of Education meeting via this link, which includes AUSD Staff Department COVID-19 School Reopening Updates beginning at 2:35:33. The meeting also featured a great School Spotlight on Highland Oaks Elementary, and in case you’ve missed them, you can watch our entire School Spotlight series here. Our next Board of Education meeting will be on Tuesday, 5/11/21, and you can watch it here. 
• FAQs- We continue to update our Arcadia Unified FAQs as guidelines change and as we learn new information. 
• Arcadia Unified Safety Measures Video- A brief video which gives an inside look into the many new health and safety protocols at our schools. 
• COVID-19 Dashboard- You can view our dashboard here, which is updated within 24 hours of known cases. 
• Coronavirus Update and Information Webpage- You can view more safety information, plans, resources, including this and all of our previous Coronavirus Updates here. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 45th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Have a great weekend.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭与社区，

 

当我们今天结束教师鉴赏，国家护士和学校营养员工周时，我们继续庆祝并感谢我们杰出的员工所做的工作，这些工作对我们的健康，安全和成功至关重要。特别感谢本周我们的老师，营养人员和护士英雄！如果有机会，请务必感谢他们。

我们还想花一点时间为我们的家人提供有关最新信息的另一种更新。

 

洛杉矶县现在处于黄色阶层

截至昨天，洛杉矶县已正式进入该州分级系统的“黄色阶层”。随着案件的持续减少和等级地位的进一步下降，限制不断减少。例如，现在餐馆，体育馆，博物馆等的容量已增加。您可以通过洛杉矶县公共卫生部的此新闻稿来阅读有关新限制的更多信息。请注意，即使降为Yellow Tier，Arcadia Unified仍将继续执行我们当前的健康和安全规程，尤其是在上学日以及本学年剩余时间的上课时间表。

 

阿卡迪亚高中毕业

我们很高兴地宣布，我们将于6月4日在圣塔安妮塔赛马场举行年度毕业典礼。物理疏散和其他安全规程将到位，同时客人的容量有限。我们也很高兴阿卡迪亚高中能够举办其他几项高级活动，以纪念和纪念我们杰出的2021级。AHS将继续与有关特定事件和活动的更多信息进行交流。

 

重要日期*更新*

我们已经更新了学年日历，以反映出在学校的最后一周没有任何“最少的日子”。由于在大流行期间调整了今年的上学日时间表，当前的时间表将在今年剩余时间内一直有效。因此，小学和初中没有最短上课时间。阿卡迪亚高中将有其期末考试时间表。我们临近学年末时，请直接从您的学校寻求进一步的沟通。

您可以通过此链接查看所有更新的学年日历，包括明年的日历。

5月31日-阵亡将士纪念日，所有学校和办公室关闭

6月3日-所有学校的开学日！

6月4日-阿卡迪亚高中毕业

 

资源与信息

重新开放的Arcadia统一中学日的内部视图-看看这里的面对面学习是什么样的，这是我们Dana中学水手的补充。

教育委员会会议-您可以通过此链接查看我们最新的教育委员会会议，其中包括AUSD职员部COVID-19学校重新开放更新，始于2:35:33。会议还以Highland Oaks Elementary上的学校聚光灯为特色，如果您错过了它们，可以在这里观看我们整个学校聚光灯系列。我们的下一次教育委员会会议将于21年5月11日星期二举行，您可以在这里观看。

常见问题解答-我们会随着准则的更改和学习新信息而不断更新我们的Arcadia统一常见问题解答。

阿卡迪亚统一安全措施视频-一个简短的视频，深入了解我们学校中许多新的健康与安全规程。

COVID-19信息中心-您可以在此处查看我们的信息中心，该信息中心会在已知案例的24小时内更新。

冠状病毒更新和信息网页-您可以在此处查看更多安全信息，计划，资源，包括此以及我们以前所有的冠状病毒更新。

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，第45篇（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。周末愉快。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

Coronavirus Update 44 - Latest Information Published Friday, April 30, at 12:08 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

Though it’s only been a few weeks since the first round of school reopenings, it feels like it has been months with how quickly our teachers, staff, students, and families have adapted to the in-person learning schedule. Our heartfelt thanks to everyone for the steadfast support shown to one another. As we bid April farewell today, we wanted to share another weekly update with you to keep you apprised of our most current information. 

 

Los Angeles County Approaches the Yellow Tier

Many news headlines this week have noted that Los Angeles County is approaching the Yellow Tier in the state’s tiered system. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) advised more news will be available around May 5, and you can read LACDPH’s most recent press release here. Please note, with a limited amount of time remaining in our 2020-21 school year, we will continue with the current health and safety protocols and school schedules to close out the school year.

 

Next School Year Virtual Option Surveys 

As mentioned in our last update, we are continuing to plan for a full reopening this fall, while also creating a virtual learning option for those of our families and students that would like this. Correspondingly, our Educational Services team yesterday sent surveys to families to gather an initial round of feedback on virtual learning for our students for the 2021-22 school year. Please be sure to check your email and complete the survey sent to your family to help us ensure we are continuing to meet the needs of our students and families as best we can. Your continued input and feedback are greatly appreciated. 

 

Resources and Information

• Board of Education Meeting- You can view our latest Board of Education meeting via this link, which includes AUSD Staff Department COVID-19 School Reopening Updates beginning at 2:35:33. This week’s meeting also featured a great School Spotlight on Highland Oaks Elementary, and in case you’ve missed them, you can watch our entire School Spotlight series here. Our next Board of Education meeting will be on Tuesday, 5/11/21, and you can watch it here. 
• FAQs- We continue to update our Arcadia Unified FAQs as guidelines change and as we learn new information. 
• Arcadia Unified Safety Measures Video- A brief video which gives an inside look into the many new health and safety protocols at our schools. 
• COVID-19 Dashboard- You can view our dashboard here, which is updated within 24 hours of known cases. 
• Coronavirus Update and Information Webpage- You can view more safety information, plans, resources, including this and all of our previous Coronavirus Updates here. 

 

Arcadia Unified is Hiring

From Health Services Assistant LVNs and Nutrition Services Assistants to an Alternative Education Principal, teacher eligibility pool, and more, we wanted to share the good news that we are looking for innovative and dedicated teammates who will continue to help us make a positive and profound impact in the lives of our students and families. View all of our current job openings here. If you haven’t done so already, don’t forget to like and follow Arcadia Unified on Facebook, where we post updates on job opportunities, share emergency updates, important information, and more.

 

Important Dates

May 31- Memorial Day, All Schools and Offices Closed

June 3- Last Day of School for all schools! 

You can view all school year calendars, including next year’s, via this link.

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 44th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your continued support and positivity. Have a wonderful weekend.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

冠状病毒更新44-最新信息

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭与社区，

 

尽管距离第一轮学校重新开放只有几个星期，但感觉我们的老师，教职员工，学生和家庭已经适应了面对面学习的时间表已经有几个月了。我们衷心感谢每个人相互给予的坚定支持。在我们今天向4月告别时，我们希望与您分享每周的最新动态，以使您了解我们的最新信息。

 

洛杉矶县接近黄线

本周的许多新闻头条都指出，洛杉矶县正在该州的分级系统中接近“黄色阶层”。洛杉矶县公共卫生局（LACDPH）建议，更多新闻将在5月5日左右发布，您可以在此处阅读LACDPH的最新新闻稿。请注意，由于我们2020-21学年的剩余时间有限，我们将继续执行当前的健康与安全规程和学校时间表，以结束学年。

 

下学年虚拟期权调查

正如我们在上一次更新中提到的那样，我们将继续计划今年秋天全面开放，同时也为希望这样做的家庭和学生提供虚拟的学习选择。相应地，我们的教育服务团队昨天向家庭进行了调查，以收集有关2021-22学年我们学生的虚拟学习的第一轮反馈。请确保检查您的电子邮件并完成发送给您家人的调查，以帮助我们确保我们继续尽最大努力满足学生和家人的需求。非常感谢您不断的输入和反馈。

 

资源与信息

 

教育委员会会议-您可以通过此链接查看我们最新的教育委员会会议，其中包括AUSD职员部COVID-19学校重新开放更新，始于2:35:33。在本周的会议上，Highland Oaks Elementary上还有一个精彩的School Spotlight，如果您错过了它们，可以在这里观看我们的整个School Spotlight系列。我们的下一次教育委员会会议将于21年5月11日星期二举行，您可以在这里观看。

常见问题解答-我们会随着准则的更改和学习新信息而不断更新我们的Arcadia统一常见问题解答。

阿卡迪亚统一安全措施视频-一个简短的视频，深入了解我们学校中许多新的健康与安全规程。

COVID-19信息中心-您可以在此处查看我们的信息中心，该信息中心会在已知案例的24小时内更新。

冠状病毒更新和信息网页-您可以在此处查看更多安全信息，计划，资源，包括此以及我们以前所有的冠状病毒更新。

 

Arcadia Unified正在招聘

从健康服务助理LVN和营养服务助理到另类教育校长，教师资格池等，我们希望分享好消息，我们正在寻找创新和敬业的队友，他们将继续帮助我们产生积极而深刻的影响在我们的学生和家庭的生活中。在此处查看我们所有当前的职位空缺。如果您还没有这样做，请不要忘记在Facebook上关注和关注Arcadia Unified，我们在Facebook上发布有关工作机会的更新，共享紧急更新，重要信息等等。

 

重要的日子

5月31日-阵亡将士纪念日，所有学校和办公室关闭

6月3日-所有学校的开学日！

您可以通过此链接查看所有学年日历，包括明年的日历。

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，第44条（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您一直以来的支持和积极态度。周末愉快。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

Coronavirus Update 43 - Latest Information Published Friday, April 23, at 3:56 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

Another historic week is in the books as we opened up our middle and high schools for the in-person learning option. We continue to be in awe of our remarkable staff and their ability to adapt and accommodate our students and families. You can see the inspiring #ArcadiaFirstDay photos in the section below. As we head toward the end of April, we wanted to provide another brief update and information for everyone. 

 

Next Year Virtual Option and Survey 

As we mentioned in March and previous Coronavirus Updates, we are planning for a full reopening next school year. In addition to our return to normal school offerings, we will be offering a virtual option through Rancho Learning Center, which is home to many of our other alternative educational programs, such as our independent study program. An interest survey will be sent to families by mid-May. This survey and feedback opportunity for families will help hone this virtual option further to ensure we continue to meet the needs of our students and families. If you are interested in an alternative virtual offering for next school year, please look for the survey in mid-May and complete it as soon as possible. You can learn more about Rancho Learning Center in this “School Spotlight” video, which was presented at our most recent board of education meeting.  

 

#ArcadiaFirstDay

With all of our schools now back open for the in-person learning option, we have gathered over 460 photos for these most historic #ArcadiaFirstDay returns, which have truly captured the excitement of our campuses and unique times we live in. You can access our 2021 School Reopening #ArcadiaFirstDay Facebook Photo Album here. Please feel free to email any #ArcadiaFirstDay photos you didn’t get the chance to share yet that you would like to have included in our album to [email protected], and we will add your photos!

 

Don’t forget to Like and Follow our Facebook page to see your photos in action, to receive important updates, such as our Coronavirus Updates, and to see more throughout the year, including emergency notifications. 

 

Resources and Information

• FAQs- We continue to update our Arcadia Unified FAQs as guidelines change and as we learn new information. 
• Arcadia Unified Safety Measures Video- A brief video that gives an inside look into the many new health and safety protocols at our schools. 
• Board of Education Meeting- You can view our latest Board of Education meeting via this link, which includes AUSD Staff Department COVID-19 School Reopening Updates beginning at 1:18:54. Our next Board of Education meeting will be on Tuesday, April 27, and you can watch it here.   
• COVID-19 Dashboard- You can view our dashboard here, which is updated within 24 hours of known cases. 
• Coronavirus Update and Information Webpage- You can view more safety information, plans, resources, including this and all of our previous Coronavirus Updates here. 

 

Important Dates

May 31- Memorial Day, All Schools and Offices Closed

June 1- Minimum Day for Arcadia High School 

June 2- Minimum Day for all elementary, middle, and high schools

June 3- Minimum Day for all elementary, middle, and high schools

June 3- Last Day of School for all schools! 

You can view all school year calendars, including next year’s, via this link. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 43rd, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your continued support and positivity. Have a wonderful weekend.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

冠状病毒更新43-最新信息

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭与社区，

 

我们开设了初中和高中的面对面学习选项​​，这是又一个历史性的一周。我们继续对卓越的员工及其适应和容纳学生及家庭的能力感到敬畏。在下面的部分中，您可以看到鼓舞人心的#ArcadiaFirstDay照片。临近4月底的时候，我们想为大家提供另一个简短的更新和信息。

 

明年的虚拟期权和调查

正如我们在三月份和以前的冠状病毒更新中所提到的，我们计划在下学年全面重新开放。除了返回正常的学校课程之外，我们还将通过Rancho学习中心提供虚拟选项，该中心是我们其他许多替代教育计划（例如我们的独立学习计划）的所在地。兴趣调查将在5月中旬发送给家庭。面向家庭的调查和反馈机会将有助于进一步完善这一虚拟选择，以确保我们继续满足学生和家庭的需求。如果您对下一学年的替代虚拟产品感兴趣，请在5月中旬进行调查，并尽快完成调查。您可以在此“学校聚焦”视频中了解有关Rancho学习中心的更多信息，该视频在我们最近的教育委员会会议上进行了介绍。

 

#ArcadiaFirstDay

现在，我们所有的学校都开放了面对面学习的选择，我们为这些最具历史意义的#ArcadiaFirstDay返回活动收集了460多张照片，这些照片确实捕捉了我们校园的兴奋和我们所生活的独特时光。 2021学校重新开放#ArcadiaFirstDay Facebook相册在这里。请随时通过电子邮件将您希望包含在我们相册中的#ArcadiaFirstDay照片通过电子邮件发送至[email protected]，我们将添加您的照片！

 

不要忘记喜欢和关注我们的Facebook页面，以查看您的照片，获得重要更新（例如我们的冠状病毒更新）以及全年查看更多信息，包括紧急通知。

 

资源与信息

常见问题解答-我们会随着准则的更改和学习新信息而不断更新我们的Arcadia统一常见问题解答。

Arcadia统一安全措施视频-一个简短的视频，深入了解我们学校中许多新的健康与安全规程。

教育委员会会议-您可以通过此链接查看我们最新的教育委员会会议，其中包括AUSD职员部COVID-19学校重新开放更新（始于1:18:54）。我们的下一次教育委员会会议将于4月27日星期二举行，您可以在这里观看。

COVID-19信息中心-您可以在此处查看我们的信息中心，该信息中心会在已知案例的24小时内更新。

冠状病毒更新和信息网页-您可以在此处查看更多安全信息，计划，资源，包括此以及我们以前所有的冠状病毒更新。

 

重要的日子

5月31日-阵亡将士纪念日，所有学校和办公室关闭

6月1日-阿卡迪亚高中的最低学习日

6月2日-所有小学，初中和高中的最低学习日

6月3日-所有小学，初中和高中的最低学习日

6月3日-所有学校的开学日！

您可以通过此链接查看所有学年日历，包括明年的日历。

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，第43篇（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您一直以来的支持和积极态度。周末愉快。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

Coronavirus Update 42 - Latest Information Published Friday, April 16, at 3:30 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

We hope this message finds you and your family well. It’s been an exciting and historic week throughout the district as we opened our elementary schools for the first time in over a year and as we get set to welcome some of our middle and high school students back next week for the in-person learning option. We want to take a brief moment to recognize our remarkable staff for all they have done to prepare for both the in-person return to campus, as well as for our virtual learning. We are incredibly proud of our staff for all their dedication, hard work, flexibility, ingenuity, and care they have shown to help our students adjust once again. We are also so proud and appreciative of our students and parents for their continued resolve and support. We sincerely thank all of you. 

 

Elementary Schools

As mentioned above, all of our elementary schools re-opened for the in-person option on Monday. The new procedures for the on-campus option went very well from day one and continued to improve with minor adjustments throughout the week. We were pleasantly surprised to hear one of our own parents share her positive experience on KPCC radio. A big thanks to Melissa for her kind words. You can submit some kind words of your own for our staff and can find more info on how to do that in the “Nice Notes” section below. Continue to check your email/communications directly from your school for further details and more information. 

 

Middle and High School    

All of our middle and high schools open for the in-person return to campus option on Tuesday. We wish them the best of luck for another historic #ArcadiaFirstDay. You can get a sneak peek of what our campuses look like now in this AUSD Safety Measures and Protocols video. Here’s another comprehensive inside look at the planning process for our return to schools as written by two of our AUSD Digital Communications Interns. Be sure to check your email/communications directly from your school for additional details. 

 

State Testing

On April 2, the California State Board of Education requested a flexibility waiver from the U.S. Department of Education to allow for flexibility of the Smarter Balanced Assessments (SBA), CA Science Test (CAST), and CA Alternate Assessments (CAA). California requested that districts be allowed to use local assessments in place of the state assessment, when applicable. On April 6, the U.S. Department of Education granted California this flexibility. Arcadia Unified will exercise the option to use local assessments in elementary and middle grades and the Smarter Balanced Assessments for 11th grade high school students. 11th grade students will begin testing this month on April 19. Grades 3-8 will complete their local assessments next month in May. 

 

Grades 3 - 8  

• Renaissance STAR Math and Reading Assessments

 

Grade 11 

• Smarter Balanced Assessments remotely for both ELA and Math 

 

 #ArcadiaFirstDay

As of today, we have gathered over 250 photos for this most historic #ArcadiaFirstDay, which have truly captured the sentiments of excitement mentioned above. You can access our 2021 School Reopening #ArcadiaFirstDay Facebook Photo Album Here. Please feel free to email any #ArcadiaFirstDay photos you didn’t get the chance to share yet or that you will take next week to [email protected], and we will add your photos to our album!

 

Don’t forget to Like and Follow our Facebook page to see your photos in action, important updates, such as our Coronavirus Updates, and more throughout the year, including emergency notifications. 

 

Nice Notes (Please Consider)

In an effort to recognize our amazing teachers and staff during the pandemic, and since we have been unable to host our typical staff appreciation events this year, we have created “Nice Notes” to help show appreciation and gratitude for our remarkable staff. If you would like to join us in helping show some #AUSDAppreciation for our wonderful Arcadia Unified team members by sending a Nice Note of appreciation, you can easily do so with our Google Form here. Please note that submissions must be between 75-150 words in order to be considered. You can view the beautiful, uplifting Nice Notes already submitted honoring our education heroes here or on our Facebook page.  

 

Important Dates

April 20- Middle and High High School campuses reopen for in-person instruction. Virtual education still remains an option. All Mondays, starting April 19, will be virtual instruction for all middle and high school students. 

May 31- Memorial Day, All Schools Closed

June 1- Minimum Day for Arcadia High School 

June 2- Minimum Day for all elementary, middle, and high schools

June 3- Minimum Day for all elementary, middle, and high schools

June 3- Last Day of School for all schools! 

You can view all school year calendars, including next year’s, via this link. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 42nd, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your continued support and positivity. Have a wonderful weekend.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District

 

冠状病毒更新42-最新信息

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭与社区，

我们希望此消息对您和您的家人有帮助。这是整个学区激动人心且具有历史意义的一周，这是我们一年多来第一次开设小学，并且下周我们将欢迎部分初中和高中学生回来参加面对面学习，这是一个激动人心且具有历史意义的一周。我们想花一点时间来感谢我们杰出的员工，他们为亲自返回校园以及为我们的虚拟学习所做的一切准备。我们为全体教职员工表现出的奉献精神，辛勤工作，灵活性，独创性和悉心帮助我们的学生再次适应而感到无比自豪。我们也为我们的学生和家长的坚定和感激而感到自豪和感谢。我们衷心感谢大家。

 

小学

如上所述，我们所有的小学都在周一重新开放了面对面的选择。校园选项的新程序从第一天开始就运行良好，并且随着一周的细微调整而不断改进。听到我们自己的父母之一分享她在KPCC广播中的积极经历，我们感到非常惊讶。非常感谢Melissa的客气话。您可以为我们的员工提交一些自己喜欢的单词，并可以在下面的“注意事项”部分中找到有关如何执行此操作的更多信息。继续直接从学校检查您的电子邮件/通讯，以获取更多详细信息和更多信息。

 

初中和高中

我们所有的中学和高中都将在星期二开放，以面对面的方式返回校园。我们希望他们在另一个具有历史意义的#ArcadiaFirstDay取得好运。在此AUSD安全措施和协议视频中，您可以窥见我们的校园现在的样子。这是由我们的两名AUSD数字通信实习生撰写的关于返校计划过程的另一种全面内部看法。请确保直接从学校检查您的电子邮件/通讯，以获取更多详细信息。

 

状态测试

4月2日，加利福尼亚州教育委员会要求美国教育部放弃灵活性，以允许更智能平衡评估（SBA），CA科学测验（CAST）和CA替代评估（CAA）的灵活性。加利福尼亚州要求在适用的情况下允许各地区使用当地评估代替州评估。 4月6日，美国教育部授予了加州这种灵活性。 Arcadia Unified将行使选择权，以便在小学和中学年级使用本地评估，并为11年级的高中学生使用智能平衡评估。 11年级的学生将于本月4月19日开始测试。3-8年级的学生将在下个月的5月完成他们的本地评估。

 

3-8年级

文艺复兴时期的STAR数学和阅读评估

 

11年级

针对ELA和Math进行远程智能平衡评估

 

#ArcadiaFirstDay

截至今天，我们已经为历史最悠久的#ArcadiaFirstDay收集了250多张照片，这些照片确实捕捉了上述兴奋的情绪。您可以在此处访问我们的2021学校重新开放#ArcadiaFirstDay Facebook相册。请随时通过电子邮件发送您尚未共享的#ArcadiaFirstDay照片，或者下周您将把这些照片发送到[email protected]，我们会将您的照片添加到我们的相册中！

 

不要忘了喜欢和关注我们的Facebook页面，以查看您的照片，重要的更新（例如我们的冠状病毒更新）以及全年的更多信息（包括紧急通知）。

 

尼斯笔记（请考虑）

为了表彰我们在大流行期间出色的老师和员工，并且由于我们今年无法举办典型的员工感谢活动，我们创建了“尼斯笔记”，以表达对我们杰出员工的感谢和感激。如果您想通过发送“尼斯感谢”来帮助我们出色的Arcadia Unified团队成员展示一些#AUSD赞赏，您可以在此处使用我们的Google表单轻松做到这一点。请注意，提交内容必须介于75-150个字之间才能被考虑。您可以在此处或在我们的Facebook页面上查看已经提交的，令人敬畏的美丽，令人振奋的《尼斯笔记》，以纪念我们的教育英雄。

 

重要的日子

4月20日-初中和高中校园重新开放，以进行面对面的指导。虚拟教育仍然是一种选择。从4月19日开始的所有星期一，将是对所有中学生和高中生的虚拟指导。

5月31日-阵亡将士纪念日，所有学校关闭

6月1日-阿卡迪亚高中的最低学习日

6月2日-所有小学，初中和高中的最低学习日

6月3日-所有小学，初中和高中的最低学习日

6月3日-所有学校的开学日！

您可以通过此链接查看所有学年日历，包括明年的日历。

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，我们的第42条（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您一直以来的支持和积极态度。周末愉快。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

 

Coronavirus Update 41 - Latest Information Published Friday, April 9, at 5:34 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

We hope you are enjoying your Spring Break! While it’s been a week of rest and relaxation for some, many of our incredible staff have been working all week to help ensure a safe return to campus for those students and families who are opting to do so. All of our elementary schools will be open on Monday, April 12, for the first time in over a year. The following week, our middle schools and high school will follow suit. We are so proud of our staff for the remarkable job they’ve done ensuring we re-open our campuses as safely as possible. Speaking of pride, we are very proud of our Dana Middle School Mariners for earning a spot in the 2021 California Distinguished Schools program. Read more about this exciting recognition here.

 

Safety Measures and Practices 

With the final touches taking place this week, our staff has been working remarkably hard, putting in long hours for months to help prepare for a safe return to school. Here’s another sneak peek video for a brief preview of many of the safety measures and protocols taking place at our schools and a look at what you can expect for those who will be returning to campus soon. Another one of the safety investments we have made is the purchasing of 45 high-powered Electrostatic Disinfectant Sprayers. You can see how they operate and learn more in this video as you watch the sprayer being used at one of our schools. For more safety and health protocols, details, and plans, please visit our dedicated Coronavirus webpage.  

 

 

Health Screening Information

As recommended by the LA County Department of Public Health, all students and staff at Arcadia Unified School District who are returning to in-person learning will be required to complete a daily health screening to reduce the likelihood of an exposure at one of our campuses. Our screening platform is both secure and easy to use, and it will help streamline the health screening process. If your elementary child is returning to campus, you should have received an email with detailed instructions, and you can try the new screening system now if you would like. You may also access and practice using our health screening platform here. If your elementary student is returning to campus and you did not receive an email about our new health screening platform, you can email [email protected]. For students who are returning to middle or high school, you will receive detailed instructions in the coming week.

 

In addition, as our team puts the finishing touches on our health and safety measures for a safe and happy welcome back for our students, we need your help too. Please take a moment to review with and remind your students about how to protect themselves and others from the spread of COVID-19. You can also watch this animated video with your students about how to properly wear a face covering. We are better together, and working together to do our part will help make all of the difference in ensuring everyone’s health and safety. 

 

Technology Upgrades Ahead of Schedule

Our Technology and Information Services (TIS) team is ahead of schedule and will have every technology upgrade completed in all 11 of our schools by Monday. That means our TIS team has upgraded 400 teacher workstations in just nine days, and our Maintenance team has supported by installing 300 new access points in that same amount of time. Staff from departments across our district have pitched in to lend their important time and helping hands. We could not be more impressed or thankful for this dedication shown by all of our team. You can take a look at the new technology upgrades in this video. 

 

As we enter into another major transition in our learning environments with brand new technology upgrades, we expect there will be inevitable glitches and issues as everyone adapts. Thank you in advance for your patience and grace. We know our remarkable teachers and resilient students and staff will quickly work through any issues they may face.

 

LA County Travel Advisory and Guidance Update

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health recently revised its travel advisory and guidance to align with the recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC). The updated guidance applies prospectively as of April 5, and states in part:

 

• “Because fully vaccinated travelers are less likely to get and spread COVID-19, persons who are fully vaccinated can now travel provided they take precautions and follow safety recommendations.”

 

• “Fully vaccinated persons may travel but should continue to take precautions. If asymptomatic, no quarantine or testing is needed upon return.”

 

• “Definition of Fully Vaccinated:  A person is considered fully vaccinated >2 weeks following the receipt of: 
• the second dose in a 2-dose series (Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna)
• one dose of a single-dose vaccine (Johnson and Johnson/Janssen).”

 

The full advisory can be accessed here. As a reminder, Arcadia Unified does not have the authority or jurisdiction to monitor travel. We simply ask that all families and staff follow LA County travel guidelines to help ensure a smooth and safe transition to in-person learning after Spring Break and moving forward. Please contact the LA County Department of Public Health for any questions about its travel guidance and guidelines.  

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 41st, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your continued support and positivity. Have a wonderful weekend.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

冠状病毒更新41-最新信息

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭与社区，

 

希望您度过了春假！对于某些人来说，这已经是一个星期的休息和放松，但我们令人难以置信的许多工作人员整周都在努力工作，以确保那些愿意这样做的学生和家庭安全返回校园。我们所有的小学都将于4月12日星期一开放，这是一年多来的第一次。接下来的一周，我们的中学和高中将紧随其后。我们为员工所做的出色工作感到自豪，以确保我们尽可能安全地重新开放校园。说到自豪，我们为我们的达纳中学水手队在2021年加州杰出学校计划中获得一席之地而感到自豪。在此处阅读有关此令人兴奋的认可的更多信息。

 

安全措施与实践

在本周进行最后的接触后，我们的员工一直在非常努力地工作，花了几个月的时间来帮助您准备安全返回学校。这是另一个偷看的视频，简要介绍了我们学校正在采取的许多安全措施和规程，并展望了那些不久将重返校园的人们的期望。我们进行的另一项安全投资是购买45台大功率静电消毒喷雾器。当您观看我们其中一所学校使用的喷雾器时，您可以在视频中看到它们的操作方式并学到更多。有关更多安全和健康规程，详细信息和计划，请访问我们专用的冠状病毒网页。

 

健康检查信息

根据洛杉矶县公共卫生部门的建议，所有需要返回亲自学习的阿卡迪亚联合学区的学生和教职员工都必须完成日常健康检查，以减少在我们的一个校园内暴露的可能性。我们的筛查平台既安全又易于使用，将有助于简化健康筛查流程。如果您的小孩子正返回校园，则应该已经收到一封包含详细说明的电子邮件，并且您可以根据需要尝试使用新的筛查系统。您也可以在此处访问和使用我们的健康检查平台进行练习[email protected]

 

此外，由于我们的团队对我们的健康和安全措施进行了最后润饰，以期为学生带来安全快乐的欢迎，我们也需要您的帮助。请花一点时间与进行评论，并提醒您的学生如何保护自己和他人免受COVID-19的传播。您还可以和学生一起观看有关如何正确戴面罩的动画视频。我们在一起会更好，共同努力将有助于确保所有人的健康和安全。

 

洛杉矶县旅行咨询和指南更新

洛杉矶县公共卫生部最近修改了其旅行咨询和指南，以与疾病控制中心（CDC）的建议保持一致。更新的指南从4月5日起适用，部分声明：

 

• “由于完全接种疫苗的旅行者不太可能传播COVID-19，因此，只要采取预防措施并遵守安全建议，完全接种疫苗的人员现在就可以旅行。”

 

• “完全接种疫苗的人可以旅行，但应继续采取预防措施。如果无症状，返回时无需检疫或检测。”

 

• “完全接种疫苗的定义：在收到以下信息后> 2周，该人被视为完全接种疫苗：
• 2剂系列的第二剂（Pfizer-BioNTech或Moderna）
• 一剂单剂疫苗（约翰逊和约翰逊/詹森）。”

 

完整的建议可以在这里访问。提醒一下，Arcadia Unified没有权限或权限来监视旅行。我们只是要求所有家庭和员工遵循洛杉矶县的旅行指南，以确保春假后并向前发展，从而确保平稳，安全地过渡到亲自学习。如果对旅行指南和指南有任何疑问，请联系洛杉矶县公共卫生局。

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，第41篇（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您一直以来的支持和积极态度。周末愉快。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

Coronavirus Update 40 - Tech Upgrades and Latest Information Published Friday, April 2, at 3:34 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

We want to wish everyone a much-deserved Happy Spring Break and provide you with the latest information we have. This week, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) announced L.A. County is now in the less restrictive Orange Tier, and a revised health order will go into effect on Monday. This will not have a significant impact on us, but you can read more about the updated guidelines here. 

 

Technology Upgrades 

As our staff continues to prepare for providing both in-person and virtual learning environments, we are excited to let you know that every classroom throughout our district is currently undergoing major technology upgrades to help support our teachers and students. You can see a preview of the new technology upgrades in this sneak peek video. 

 

A full list of the technology upgrades for each classroom are as follows:

• New Acer Chromebox Mini PC
• New HP Dual 24” Monitors
• New Logitech Web Camera
• New Cyber Acoustic USB Speaker Bar
• New IPEVO Document Camera
• Upgraded 300 Ubiquiti Access Points
• New Cables, Adaptors, Accessories 

 

As we enter into another major transition in our learning environments with brand new technology upgrades, we expect there will be inevitable glitches and issues as everyone adapts. Thank you in advance for your patience and grace. We know our remarkable teachers and resilient students and staff will quickly work through any issues they may face. All of the upgrades will be completed before students and teachers return to their respective schools/classrooms for the in-person learning option. A sincere thank you to our Technology and Information Services Department for all its work taking on this major project. 

 

Important Dates

April 5-9- Spring Break for all AUSD Schools. Please enjoy your time off. See below for travel guidelines per LACDPH. 

April 12- All Elementary schools reopen for in-person instruction. Virtual education still remains an option. 

April 20- Middle and High school campuses reopen for in-person instruction. Virtual education still remains an option. All Mondays, starting April 19, will be virtual instruction for all middle and high school students. 

Next Fall- Arcadia Unified schools will open in the fall for the 2021-2022 school year welcoming back all students and staff for normal school days, including all extracurricular activities, sports, performing and visual arts, clubs, etc, pending the guidelines and current restrictions come August. A separate virtual academy is currently being created for students that choose to further their learning in the virtual environment. More information about the virtual academy option will be coming at a later date.

 

Travel Guidelines Per the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

As Spring Break is now upon us, as of this Update, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) states the following regarding travel and quarantines: 

 

“If you do travel into Los Angeles County from outside of California, you need to self-quarantine for 10 days after you arrive and must limit your interactions to people in your household/people with whom you live. If you travel into Los Angeles County solely for essential work purposes, you need to still self-quarantine outside of your work for 10 days and ensure you do not mix with others outside of those necessary to conduct your essential work.”

 

You can read more from the LACDPH on its “Travel Advisory and Guidance” here. AUSD has no authority nor jurisdiction to monitor travel. We simply ask that all families and staff follow County travel guidelines to help ensure a smooth and safe transition to in-person learning after Spring Break. Please contact LACDPH for more information or questions about LACDPH travel guidelines.   

 

Resources and Information

• Arcadia Unified’s Protocols & Exposure Management Plans (*New)- View here
• FAQs (*Updated)- We continue to update our Arcadia Unified FAQs as guidelines change and as we learn new information. 
• ThoughtExchange Answers (*New)- You can view the video answer session from our latest ThoughtExchange.  
• Board of Education Meeting- You can view our latest Board of Education meeting via this link, which includes AUSD Staff Department COVID-19 Reopening Updates beginning at 1:58:57. Our next Board of Education meeting will be held on April 13.   
• Coronavirus Update and Information Webpage (*Updated)- You can view more safety information, plans, resources, including this and all of our previous Coronavirus Updates here. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 40th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your continued support and positivity. Have a wonderful weekend.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

冠状病毒更新40-技术升级和最新信息

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭与社区，

 

我们希望每个人都当之无愧的“春假快乐”，并为您提供最新的信息。本周，洛杉矶县公共卫生局（LACDPH）宣布，洛杉矶县现在处于限制程度较小的橙级，并且经过修订的卫生命令将于周一生效。这不会对我们产生重大影响，但是您可以在此处阅读有关更新后的指南的更多信息。

 

技术升级

随着我们的员工继续准备提供面对面和虚拟的学习环境，我们很高兴地通知您，我们地区的每个教室目前都在进行重大技术升级，以帮助支持我们的老师和学生。您可以在此先睹为快的视频中查看新技术升级的预览。

 

技术升级

随着我们的员工继续准备提供面对面和虚拟的学习环境，我们很高兴地通知您，我们地区的每个教室目前都在进行重大技术升级，以帮助支持我们的老师和学生。您可以在此先睹为快的视频中查看新技术升级的预览。

 

每个教室的技术升级的完整列表如下：

新的Acer Chromebox Mini PC

新型HP Dual 24英寸显示器

新的Logitech网络摄像头

新型Cyber​​ Acoustic USB扬声器条

新型IPEVO文档相机

升级了300个Ubiquiti接入点

新电缆，适配器，配件

 

随着我们通过全新的技术升级进入学习环境的另一个重大转变，我们希望随着每个人的适应，不可避免地会出现故障和问题。在此先感谢您的耐心和宽容。我们知道，我们杰出的老师以及富有弹性的学生和员工将迅速解决他们可能遇到的任何问题。所有升级都将在学生和老师返回各自的学校/教室进行亲自学习之前完成。衷心感谢我们的技术和信息服务部门在此重大项目上所做的所有工作。

 

重要的日子

4月5日至9日-所有AUSD学校的春假。请享受您的时间。有关每个LACDPH的旅行指南，请参见下文。

4月12日-所有小学重新开放，以进行面对面的指导。虚拟教育仍然是一种选择。

4月20日-初中和高中校园重新开放，以进行面对面的指导。虚拟教育仍然是一种选择。从4月19日开始的所有星期一都是面向所有中学生和高中生的虚拟教学。

明年秋天-阿卡迪亚联合学校将在2021-2022学年秋季开放，欢迎所有学生和教职人员正常上课，包括所有课外活动，体育，表演和视觉艺术，俱乐部等，但须遵守指南和最新规定限制来了八月。当前正在为选择在虚拟环境中进一步学习的学生创建一个单独的虚拟学院。有关虚拟学院选项的更多信息将在以后发布。

 

洛杉矶县公共卫生部的旅行指南

随着春假的临近，在此更新中，洛杉矶县公共卫生局（LACDPH）声明了以下有关旅行和隔离的信息：

 

“如果您确实是从加利福尼亚州以外的地方去洛杉矶县旅行，则必须在到达后进行10天的自我隔离，并且必须将互动仅限于家庭成员/与之居住的人。如果您仅出于基本工作目的而去洛杉矶县旅行，则您需要在工作之外继续自我隔离10天，并确保与从事必要工作所必需的工作之外的其他人不要混在一起。”

 

您可以从LACDPH的“旅行咨询和指导”中了解更多信息。 AUSD没有权力或管辖权来监控旅行。我们只是要求所有家庭和员工遵循县旅行指南，以帮助确保春假后平稳，安全地过渡到亲自学习。请联系LACDPH以获取更多信息或有关LACDPH出行指南的问题。

 

资源与信息

Arcadia Unified的协议和暴露管理计划（*新）-在此处查看

常见问题解答（*已更新）-我们会随着准则的更改和学习新信息的同时继续更新Arcadia Unified常见问题解答。

ThoughtExchange答案（*新增）-您可以从我们最新的ThoughtExchange中观看视频答案会话。

教育委员会会议-您可以通过此链接查看我们最新的教育委员会会议，其中包括AUSD职员部COVID-19重新开放更新（始于1:58:57）。我们的下一次教育委员会会议将于4月13日举行。

冠状病毒更新和信息网页（*已更新）-您可以在此处查看更多安全信息，计划，资源，包括此以及我们以前所有的冠状病毒更新。

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，我们的第40条（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您一直以来的支持和积极态度。周末愉快。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

 

Coronavirus Update 39 - Latest Information Published Friday, March 26, at 4:37 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

As we get ready to head into the weekend, we wanted to share the latest information with you in regard to both the return to in-person instruction and our virtual learning options. Our teachers and staff are continuing to make great strides and progress as we wind down March and get ready to spring into April. 

 

Important Dates

April 12- All Elementary schools reopen for in-person instruction. Virtual education still remains an option. Student schedules have been sent to parents directly from their school.

April 20- Middle and High High School campuses reopen for in-person instruction. Virtual education still remains an option. All Mondays, starting April 19, will be virtual instruction for all middle and high school students. Student schedules have been sent to parents directly from their school.

Next Fall- Arcadia Unified schools will open in the fall for the 2021-2022 school year welcoming back all students and staff for normal school days, including all extracurricular activities, sports, performing and visual arts, clubs, etc, pending the guidelines and current restrictions come August. A separate virtual academy is currently being created for students that choose to further their learning in the virtual environment. More information about the virtual academy option will be coming at a later date. 

 

Student School Day Update for April 1 and April 2 to Support Teacher Preparation for the Return to In-person Instruction

In an effort to provide teachers with the necessary preparation time for the return to in-person instruction and simultaneous/concurrent teaching, Thursday, April 1, and Friday, April 2, will follow a different structure for students. Teachers will not hold regular classes and students will not be required to log-in for instruction on either day. Formal attendance procedures will not be followed and students will not be marked absent if they wish not to participate. AUSD Counselors will prepare a variety of learning activities for students to access on April 1 and April 2.  

 

TK-5 families will be emailed a link to the activities to provide multiple ways for students to access learning materials. Middle and High School students will have the opportunity to attend course selection sessions with counselors and participate in workshops focusing on college and career readiness and wellness practices.

 

Right at School services will continue to be offered on these two days.

 

ThoughtExchange Forum

We are happy to provide another opportunity to seek your questions and input as we continue to proceed with the reopening of our schools. Here’s the link to participate in our latest ThoughtExchange, which will remain open until Tuesday, March 30, at 10:00 a.m. Before you add your questions, please visit our recently updated FAQs to ensure your question hasn’t already been asked and answered. You can also view the video from the Answers portion of our previous ThoughtExchange here. We had 381 participants ask 144 questions which were rated with more than 3,000 stars. Thank you for your thoughtful questions and participation in this important process. 

 

Resources and Information

• FAQs- We continue to update our Arcadia Unified FAQs as guidelines change and as we learn new information. 
• Board of Education Meeting- You can view our latest Board of Education meeting via this link, which includes AUSD Staff Department COVID-19 Reopening Updates beginning at 1:58:57.   
• Touchless Temperature Kiosks- You can watch a brief video of how our new touchless temperature kiosks work. There will be at least one at each school. 
• KTLA News Safety Story- KTLA did a brief news story on our new touchless temperature kiosks and safety protocols that you can read here. 
• COVID-19 Dashboard- You can view our dashboard here, which currently has 0 cases listed for Arcadia Unified. 
• Coronavirus Update and Information Webpage- You can view more safety information, plans, resources, including this and all of our previous Coronavirus Updates here. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 39th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your continued support and positivity. Have a wonderful weekend.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

冠状病毒更新39-最新信息

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭与社区，

 

当我们准备好进入周末时，我们想与您分享有关返校指导和虚拟学习选项的最新信息。随着3月结束，并准备好进入4月，我们的老师和教职员工将继续取得长足的进步。

 

重要的日子

4月12日-所有小学重新开放，进行面对面的教学。虚拟教育仍然是一种选择。学生时间表已直接从学校发送给父母。

4月20日-初中和高中校园重新开放，以进行面对面的指导。虚拟教育仍然是一种选择。从4月19日开始的所有星期一，将是对所有中学生和高中生的虚拟指导。学生时间表已直接从学校发送给父母。

明年秋天-阿卡迪亚联合学校将在2021-2022学年秋季开放，欢迎所有学生和教职人员正常上课，包括所有课外活动，体育，表演和视觉艺术，俱乐部等，但须遵守指南和最新规定限制来了八月。当前正在为选择在虚拟环境中进一步学习的学生创建一个单独的虚拟学院。有关虚拟学院选项的更多信息将在以后发布。

 

4月1日和4月2日的学生开学日更新，以支持教师为返回亲自教学做准备

为了给老师们提供必要的准备时间，以便他们返回面对面的教学和同时/并行的教学，4月1日（星期四）和4月2日（星期五）将为学生采用不同的结构。在任何一天，老​​师都不会定期上课，也不需要学生登录进行授课。如果不希望参加，将不会遵循正式的出勤程序，并且不会将学生标记为缺席。 AUSD顾问将在4月1日和4月2日为学生准备各种学习活动。

 

将会通过电子邮件向TK-5家庭发送活动链接，为学生提供多种获取学习材料的方式。中学生和高中生将有机会与辅导员一起参加课程选择会议，并参加有关大学和职业准备与健康实践的研讨会。

 

这两天将继续提供“就读学校”服务。

 

思想交流论坛

随着我们继续进行学校的重新开放，我们很高兴为您提供另一个机会，以寻求您的问题和建议。这是参加我们最新的ThoughtExchange的链接，该链接将一直开放到3月30日，星期二，上午10:00。在您添加问题之前，请访问我们最近更新的常见问题解答，以确保尚未回答您的问题。您也可以在此处从以前的ThoughtExchange的“答案”部分中观看视频。我们有381名参与者提出了144个问题，这些问题的评分超过3,000星。感谢您提出的深思熟虑的问题以及对这一重要过程的参与。

 

资源与信息

常见问题解答-我们会随着准则的变化和学习新信息而不断更新我们的Arcadia统一常见问题解答。

教育委员会会议-您可以通过此链接查看我们最新的教育委员会会议，其中包括AUSD职员部COVID-19重新开放更新（始于1:58:57）。

非接触式温度信息亭-您可以观看有关我们新型非接触式温度信息亭工作原理的简短视频。每所学校至少会有一所。

KTLA新闻安全故事-KTLA在我们的新型非接触式温度信息亭和安全协议上做了一个简短的新闻故事，您可以在此处阅读。

COVID-19信息中心-您可以在此处查看我们的信息中心，目前列出了0个Arcadia Unified案例。

冠状病毒更新和信息网页-您可以在此处查看更多安全信息，计划，资源，包括此以及我们以前所有的冠状病毒更新。

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看本通讯，第39版（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您一直以来的支持和积极态度。周末愉快。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

 

Coronavirus Update 38 - Latest Information Published Friday, March 19, at 3:29 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

We hope you had a nice week and have an enjoyable weekend ahead. We wanted to touch base again and provide you with the latest information and resources surrounding the reopening of our schools. We are incredibly proud of all of our teachers and staff who are working so hard and diligently to provide both in-person and virtual learning environments for our students and families. We also express our sincere appreciation and gratitude to our students and families who continue to support everyone and adapt to the evolving circumstances. 

 

Elementary Schools

Our teams continue to work on the multitude of logistics to ensure a safe reopening in-person option for our students on April 12. Thanks to our parents for responding to the surveys and helping with this important process. Specific schedules for drop-off and pick-up will be sent by the end of next week from your specific school. For the latest information and updates for our elementary schools, you can visit this webpage. You can look for more information coming directly from your school in the coming weeks as we get closer to April 12.

 

Middle and High Schools

Similar to our elementary schools, our middle and high schools continue to make great progress toward the in-person learning option, which will begin by April 19. Schedules for middle school will be sent by the end of next week from your school. As mentioned in Update 37, the instructional models and schedules at each school will be determined by the individual School’s Site Leadership Team. Each school’s leadership team or council consists of students, parents, teachers, and administrators. This process is similar to the one used to create the school’s current virtual learning models. You can anticipate more information coming directly from your school in the coming weeks as we get closer to April 19. For more resources and information about middle and high schools reopening, you can visit this webpage. 

 

New Resources

We continue to try and provide as much information and resources as possible to help with the changing guidelines and many questions that come with reopening our schools. We have created an Arcadia Unified Frequently Asked Questions document that we will continue to add to and update as information becomes available and as changes occur. Many of the frequently asked questions were garnered by our most recent ThoughtExchange forums. You can see the answers to our most recent ThoughtExchange in this video update. As mentioned in Update 37 last week, in addition to the new reopening models website, we have also created a COVID-19 Dashboard to ensure transparent and accurate information regarding COVID-19 cases within our district. We have also posted another safety plan, the COVID-19 Safety Plan (CSP) on our website. All of these resources and links can be found and accessed from our Coronavirus Webpage, which also hosts our most recent board meetings, this and all Coronavirus Updates, and other resources.

 

Travel Guidelines Via the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

As Spring Break (April 5-9) approaches, as of this Update, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) states the following regarding travel and quarantines:

 

“If you do travel into Los Angeles County from outside of California, you need to self-quarantine for 10 days after you arrive and must limit your interactions to people in your household/people with whom you live. If you travel into Los Angeles County solely for essential work purposes, you need to still self-quarantine outside of your work for 10 days and ensure you do not mix with others outside of those necessary to conduct your essential work.”

 

You can read more from the LACDPH on its “Travel Advisory and Guidance” here. AUSD has no authority nor jurisdiction to monitor travel. We simply ask that all families and staff follow County travel guidelines to help ensure a smooth and safe transition to in-person learning after Spring Break. Please contact LACDPH for more information or questions about LACDPH travel guidelines.   

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 38th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your continued support and positivity.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

冠状病毒更新38-最新信息

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭与社区，

 

希望您度过愉快的一周，祝您周末愉快。我们希望再次与我们联系，为您提供有关重新开放学校的最新信息和资源。我们为全体老师和员工付出如此辛勤而勤奋的工作，以为我们的学生和家庭提供面对面和虚拟的学习环境而感到无比自豪。我们也对继续支持所有人并适应不断变化的环境的学生和家庭表示诚挚的感谢和谢意。

 

小学

我们的团队将继续进行大量的后勤工作，以确保4月12日为我们的学生提供一个安全的重新开门亲自就读的选择。感谢我们的父母对调查做出的回应，并为这一重要过程提供了帮助。特定的接送时间表将在下周底从您的学校寄出。有关我们小学的最新信息和更新，请访问此页面。随着我们临近4月12日，您可以在接下来的几周内直接从学校获得更多信息。

初中和高中

与小学类似，我们的初中和高中继续在面向个人学习的选择方面取得巨大进步，该学习计划将于4月19日开始。中学的时间表将于下周底从您的学校发送出去。如更新37中所述，每所学校的教学模式和时间表将由学校的站点领导团队确定。每个学校的领导小组或理事会由学生，家长，老师和行政人员组成。此过程类似于用于创建学校当前虚拟学习模型的过程。随着我们临近4月19日，您可以预期在接下来的几周内将有更多直接来自您学校的信息。有关重新开放中学和高中的更多资源和信息，请访问此页面。

 

新资源

我们将继续尝试并提供尽可能多的信息和资源，以帮助不断变化的指南和重新开放学校时带来的许多问题。我们已经创建了一个Arcadia统一常见问题文档，随着信息变得可用以及发生更改，我们将继续对其进行添加和更新。我们最近的ThoughtExchange论坛收集了许多常见问题。您可以在此视频更新中看到我们最新的ThoughtExchange的答案。如上周更新37中所述，除了新的重新开放模型网站外，我们还创建了一个COVID-19仪表板，以确保有关本地区内COVID-19案例的信息透明，准确。我们还在我们的网站上发布了另一个安全计划，即COVID-19安全计划（CSP）。所有这些资源和链接都可以在我们的冠状病毒网页上找到和访问，该网页还主持了我们最近的董事会会议，本次会议以及所有冠状病毒更新以及其他资源。

 

通过洛杉矶县公共卫生部的旅行指南

随着春假（4月4日至8日）的临近，截至本更新，洛杉矶县公共卫生局（LACDPH）声明了以下有关旅行和隔离的内容：

 

“如果您确实是从加利福尼亚州以外的地方去洛杉矶县旅行，则必须在到达后进行10天的自我隔离，并且必须将互动仅限于家庭成员/与之居住的人。如果您仅出于基本工作目的而去洛杉矶县旅行，则您需要在工作之外继续自我隔离10天，并确保不要与进行基本工作所必需的其他人混在一起。”

 

您可以从LACDPH的“旅行咨询和指导”中了解更多信息。 AUSD没有权力或管辖权来监控旅行。我们只是要求所有家庭和员工遵循县旅行指南，以确保春假后平稳，安全地过渡到亲自学习。请联系LACDPH以获取更多信息或有关LACDPH出行指南的问题。

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，第38篇（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您一直以来的支持和积极态度。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

 

Coronavirus Update 37 - Middle and High Schools Reopening Published Friday, March 12, 7:19 p.m.

 

Good evening Arcadia Unified Families and Community, 

 

We hope everyone is doing well as we head into the three-day weekend. As we continue to progress toward reopening our schools and anticipate entering the state’s less restrictive Red Tier, we wanted to provide another update with new information and resources. 

 

Middle and High School Reopening Dates

With county and state health restrictions and guidelines continuing to change, we anticipate reopening our middle and high schools by April 19. The instructional models and schedules at each school will be determined by the individual School’s Site Leadership Team. Each school’s leadership team or council consists of students, parents, teachers, and administrators. This process will be similar to the one used to create the school’s current virtual learning models. Parent surveys have already been sent to ask parents their preference for returning to in-person instruction or remaining virtual. These survey results will help determine each school’s new in-person and virtual learning models. We greatly thank all of our parents who have provided their feedback. More information regarding schedules will be updated on our newly created Roadmap to Reopening website. Schedule information will also be posted on school websites when the scheduling process is complete and parents are informed. Just to reiterate, while we are preparing for students and staff to return to campuses, we will also continue to provide a remote virtual learning environment for those students and families who would prefer that. We are greatly appreciative of our teachers and staff who have and continue to work very hard to provide both options. 

 

Elementary School Instructional Model Update

Based on ongoing feedback provided by stakeholders since May 2020, Arcadia Unified School District’s administration, principals, and members from the Arcadia Teachers Union developed three model schedules that provide the most viable options to offer both virtual and in-person instruction, while meeting the rigorous mandates for allowing students and staff on campus. Model schedules were also created with instructional minute requirements set by the California Department of Education for the 2020-21 school year. 

 

The most recent parent interest survey was sent March 1, with results shared back to parents on March 3. A teacher survey was sent Monday, and approximately 77% of 166 teachers who responded indicated that they prefer Model 1 (simultaneous synchronous model). The committee met on March 3 and March 5 to determine the best hybrid models (result: 3). The committee met again today to finalize everything, including parent communication about options. Parents will be asked to commit to one option. This survey will be sent out today and will remain open until Wednesday. To read and learn more about the potential elementary models, you can visit the elementary school reopening webpage here. 

 

Elementary After School Care For Free through Right at School

In continued preparation for reopening our elementary schools on April 12, we are excited to announce free after-school care for those families electing to return their students to in-person instruction. We will be paying for Right at School’s after-school program as an additional support for the scheduling needs of families that select in-person learning for the remainder of this school year. We are also offering this service to our remarkable staff. Right at School will be reaching out to families soon with more information. 

 

New Resources

As we continue to provide new information and resources, we wanted to share a few more new resources with you. In addition to the new reopening models website, we have also created a COVID-19 Dashboard to ensure transparent and accurate information regarding COVID-19 cases within our district. We have also posted another safety plan, the COVID-19 Safety Plan (CSP) on our website. All of these resources and links can be found and accessed from our Coronavirus Webpage, which also hosts our most recent board meetings, this and all Coronavirus Updates, and other resources. In addition to the current FAQs on our site, we will be adding another set next week.         

 

ThoughtExchange Q&A Opportunity

With this latest update and information, we know that there will be additional questions people have. In order to continue to help answer questions and receive feedback, we will be providing another opportunity to ask questions via ThoughtExchange. You can access the ThoughtExchange now if you would like, and we will leave it open for questions until Tuesday morning, March 16, at 10:00 a.m. The question is, “With opening dates for all our schools now announced, what are your questions regarding schools reopening?” You can leave a question, or since others may have already entered similar questions, feel free to skip ahead to rating the ones you agree or disagree with. Our team will address as many of these questions as possible, and we will send out the results via video by Tuesday evening for people to view at their convenience.  

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 37th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your continued positivity and support.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

冠状病毒更新37-中学和高中重新开放

 

晚上好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭和社区，

 

我们希望每个人在进入为期三天的周末时都过得不错。随着我们继续朝着重新开放学校的方向前进，并期望进入该州限制较少的Red Tier，我们希望提供新的信息和资源来进行另一次更新。

 

初中和高中重新开放日期

随着县和州健康限制和指南的变化，我们预计4月19日将重新开放中学和高中。每所学校的教学模式和时间表将由学校的站点领导团队决定。每个学校的领导小组或理事会由学生，家长，老师和行政人员组成。此过程将类似于用于创建学校当前虚拟学习模型的过程。家长调查已发送给父母，要求他们选择返回亲身指导或保持虚拟状态的偏好。这些调查结果将有助于确定每所学校的新的面对面和虚拟学习模式。我们非常感谢所有提供反馈的父母。有关日程安排的更多信息将在我们新创建的“重新开放路线图”网站上进行更新。日程安排过程完成并通知家长后，日程安排信息也将发布在学校网站上。重申一下，在我们为学生和教职员工返回校园做准备的同时，我们还将继续为那些愿意的学生和家庭提供远程虚拟学习环境。我们非常感谢拥有并继续努力提供这两种选择的老师和员工。

 

小学教学模式更新

根据2020年5月以来利益相关者不断提供的反馈意见，阿卡迪亚联合学区的行政部门，校长和阿卡迪亚教师联盟的成员制定了三种模式时间表，这些时间表提供了最可行的选择，既可以提供虚拟又可以亲自授课，同时又可以满足严格的要求。允许学生和教职员工进入校园的规定。还根据加州教育部为2020-21学年设定的教学分钟要求创建了模型时间表。

 

最近一次的家长兴趣调查于3月1日发送，结果于3月3日共享给父母。周一进行了教师调查，在166位回答的教师中，大约77％的学生表示他们更喜欢Model 1（同时同步模型）。该委员会于3月3日和3月5日举行会议，确定最佳的混合动力车型（结果：3）。该委员会今天再次举行会议，敲定一切，包括父母关于选择权的沟通。家长将被要求选择一种选择。该调查将在今天发送出去，并将一直开放到星期三。要阅读并了解有关潜在基本模型的更多信息，您可以在此处访问小学重新开放网页。

 

放学后可免费上小学课后托儿服务

为了继续为4月12日重新开放小学做准备，我们很高兴宣布为那些选择让学生接受当面教学的家庭免费提供课后照顾。我们将为“在学校就读”课后计划付费，作为对在本学年剩余时间中选择亲自学习的家庭日程安排的额外支持。我们还为我们杰出的员工提供这项服务。 “在学校就读”很快就会与家庭联系，提供更多信息。

 

新资源

随着我们继续提供新的信息和资源，我们希望与您共享更多新资源。除了新的重新开放模型网站之外，我们还创建了一个COVID-19仪表板，以确保有关本地区内COVID-19案例的信息透明，准确。我们还在我们的网站上发布了另一个安全计划，即COVID-19安全计划（CSP）。所有这些资源和链接都可以在我们的冠状病毒网页上找到和访问，该网页还主持了我们最近的董事会会议，本次会议以及所有冠状病毒更新以及其他资源。除了我们网站上当前的常见问题解答外，我们还将在下周添加另一套常见问题解答。

 

ThoughtExchange问​​答机会

有了最新的更新和信息，我们知道人们还会有其他问题。为了继续帮助回答问题并获得反馈，我们将提供另一个通过ThoughtExchange提问的机会。如果愿意，您可以立即访问ThoughtExchange，我们将在3月16日（星期二）上午10:00之前开放问题解答。问题是：“现在我们所有学校的开放日期都宣布了，您有什么问题？关于学校重新开放？”您可以提出一个问题，或者由于其他人可能已经输入了类似的问题，请随时跳过以对您同意或不同意的问题进行评分。我们的团队将尽可能解决这些问题，我们将在星期二晚上通过视频发送结果，以方便人们查看。

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，我们的第37条（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您一直以来的积极态度和支持。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

 

 

Coronavirus Update 36 - Elementary Return Date Published Monday, March 1, 2021, 5:48 p.m.

 

Good evening Arcadia Unified Families and Community, 

 

We begin March with hope in our hearts and continued resolve to supporting our students, staff, and families in every way possible. As we continue to look ahead and finalize mapping out a physical return to school for our students, and as mentioned in last week’s Board of Education livestreamed meeting and presentation of our Roadmap to Reopening and Safety Plans, we are excited to begin the return of students to our campuses. 

 

Return Date for Elementary Students TK-5

We have set April 12 as our return date for our elementary students, Transitional Kindergarten through 5th grade. With COVID-19 case numbers continuing to decrease, and the opportunities for our staff to be vaccinated increasing, our goal is to open our elementary schools on April 12. As has been the case during the pandemic, should any information and conditions change, we may also need to change and adapt our reopening date. 

 

Video Update With More Information

To help further explain this process and what students, staff, families, and our community can expect, Dr. Vannasdall has also provided this video update in conjunction with Update 36 to share further insights. https://youtu.be/cHebmU_6xPs 

 

 

As discussed in the video update, Gov. Newsom announced details of Assembly Bill 86 today. You can read more about AB 86 via this article from the Los Angeles Times. 

 

Live ThoughtExchange Town Hall with Dr. Vannasdall

Superintendent Dr. Vannasdall will be hosting a live virtual ThoughtExchange Town Hall tomorrow night. Through this forum, parents, staff, students, and our community will have the opportunity to participate by sharing their thoughts and questions and will be able to view and engage with others’ thoughts to help us continue to shape our path to reopening. Please watch Dr. Vannasdall’s Video Update above for more information on this opportunity for feedback.  

 

When: Tuesday, March 2, 7PM - 8PM

Where: YouTube Livestream Link - https://youtu.be/-F1pUK6WXKQ 

Notes: Please watch the video Update above from Dr. Vannasdall for more details about tomorrow’s ThoughtExchange Forum. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 36th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your continued support.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

冠状病毒更新36-基本返回日期

 

晚上好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭和社区，

 

我们从三月开始时充满希望，并继续下定决心以各种可能的方式支持我们的学生，员工和家庭。随着我们继续向前看，并最终确定为我们的学生准备的实际返校情况，正如上周教育委员会直播会议中提到的《重新开放和安全计划路线图》所述，我们很高兴开始返校。到我们的校园。

 

小学生TK-5归还日期

我们将4月12日定为小学五年级至过渡幼儿园的返回日期。随着COVID-19病例数持续减少，我们的工作人员接受疫苗接种的机会增加，我们的目标是4月12日开放小学。与大流行期间一样，如果任何信息和条件发生变化，我们可能还需要更改和调整我们的重新开放日期。

 

视频更新，包含更多信息

为了帮助进一步解释该过程以及学生，教职员工，家庭和我们社区的期望，Vannasdall博士还提供了此视频更新以及Update 36，以分享更多见解。 https://youtu.be/cHebmU_6xPs

正如视频更新中所讨论的那样，Newsom州长今天宣布了第86号大会法案的细节。您可以通过《洛杉矶时报》上的这篇文章阅读有关AB 86的更多信息。

 

与Vannasdall博士一起进行Live ThoughtExchange市政厅

监督Vannasdall博士将于明天晚上主持一个虚拟的Thought Exchanget市政厅。通过该论坛，父母，教职员工，学生和我们的社区将有机会分享他们的想法和问题，并能够查看并与他人的想法互动，以帮助我们继续塑造重新开放的道路。请观看上述Vannasdall博士的视频更新，以获取有关此机会的更多信息，以获取反馈。

 

时间：3月2日，星期二，晚上7点-晚上8点

其中：YouTube https://youtu.be/-F1pUK6WXKQ

注意：有关更多详细信息，请观看Vannasdall博士的视频更新。明天的ThoughtExchange论坛。

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，第36篇（英文和中文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您一直以来的支持。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

Update 35 - Latest Reopening Information Published Tuesday, February 24, 2021, 1:06 p.m. (Scroll to the bottom of the page for more resources)

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community, 

 

We hope everyone is doing well, and we wanted to take a moment to express our gratitude to everyone who tuned into our Board of Education meeting last night. For those who were unable to watch the live stream, we are excited to share with you the latest information and what was discussed. As we continue on our path to reopening schools, we will continue to communicate the latest news with you and make it easily accessible. Last night’s Board of Education meeting had a comprehensive presentation on our “Roadmap to Reopening and Safety Plans” that we wanted to provide to everyone.  

 

In addition to last night’s presentation, which you can view at the links below, the latest and more detailed written plan was published on our website. Also, a Right at School: Partial Return to Campus Questionnaire was emailed to all of our elementary families. You can also access this information and survey below. 

 

ThoughtExchange Town Hall Next Week

To enable further community input and feedback as we continue on our journey to return students to campus physically and safely, we will be hosting a live town hall on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. We will be providing further information about this special event in the next few days. 

 

Latest Resources and Links

Roadmap to Reopening and Safety Plan

Tuesday’s Board of Education Live Stream

Tuesday’s Board of Education Presentation Slides

Right at School Partial Return to Campus Survey/Questionnaire

Coronavirus Update Webpage

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 35th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your continued support.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭与社区，

 

我们希望每个人都过得很好，我们想花一点时间对昨晚参加我们的教育委员会会议的所有人表示感谢。对于那些无法观看直播的人，我们很高兴与您分享最新信息和讨论的内容。在我们继续重开学校的道路上，我们将继续与您交流最新消息，并使其易于访问。昨晚的教育委员会会议全面介绍了我们想提供给所有人的“重新开放和安全计划路线图”。

 

除了可以在下面的链接上查看的昨晚的演示文稿之外，最新更详细的书面计划已发布在我们的网站上。此外，还向我们所有的基本家庭发送了一封《学校权利：部分返回校园问卷》。您也可以在下面访问此信息并进行调查。

 

下周思想交流大会堂

为了在我们继续安全，切实地将学生送回校园的过程中，为社区提供更多反馈和反馈，我们将在2021年3月2日（星期二）举办一个现场市政厅。我们将在接下来的几天。

最新资源和链接

重新开放和安全计划的路线图

周二的教育委员会直播

周二的教育委员会演示幻灯片

在学校就读，部分返回校园问卷调查表

冠状病毒更新页面

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，第35版（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您一直以来的支持。

 

真挚地，

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

Update 34 - The Path to Reopening Published Tuesday, February 16, 2021, 4:52 p.m.; updated Chinese translation published, Thursday, February 18, 2021, 8:17 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

We hope everyone is doing well and had an enjoyable extended Presidents’ Day weekend. As the COVID-19 case rate slowly decreases and the news headlines about schools reopening increase, we wanted to send an update with a breakdown of the latest information and communicate with all of you where we are on our path to returning our students to campus. While the rapidly changing headlines of schools potentially being able to reopen are exciting for many of our families, we also recognize that with the vaccine shortage and continued uncertainty of this ever-evolving pandemic, this news is unsettling for many of our families. Knowing that there are mixed emotions within our own community, our priorities and guiding principles that have helped us navigate the pandemic successfully will continue to guide us. We will continue to provide our students with an exceptional education thanks to our remarkable staff, and we will remain empathetic and consistent as we continue on our path to reopening our schools. 

 

Priorities and Guiding Principles to Reopening Schools

• Continuing to make student, staff, and community health and safety our highest priority
• Ensuring a robust and consistent learning environment for our students with as few disruptions as possible
• Supporting the vast needs of our diverse students, staff, and community
• Allowing our staff the opportunity to be vaccinated before returning to in-person learning, which will also help minimize the risk of learning loss due to a quarantine or shutdown ordered by the health department per current guidelines
• Remaining thoughtful, strategic, and patient knowing the federal, state, and county guidelines and protocols evolve and change rapidly as more data and information is gained and decisions are adjusted
• Continue to bring our Arcadia Community together by collaborating with our teachers, staff, bargaining units, and families
• Social-emotional wellbeing of our students and staff 

 

Update on Vaccines for Arcadia Unified Staff and City of Hope Partnership

Our team has been working diligently to ensure our staff will have the opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine as soon as possible, and we have been exploring many different avenues and possibilities to accomplish this. We have exciting news on this important component of our path to reopening schools, as we are in the process of finalizing a partnership with the City of Hope and the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH). This partnership will help prioritize our staff in receiving the vaccine as soon as possible. The first opportunity for our staff to receive the vaccine will be open to our staff who are 65 or older and school district health care providers. This could happen as soon as this weekend. The second dose for these participants is projected to be available starting as early as March 20 and will be scheduled at the time they receive their first dose. As there is still a limited supply of vaccines in our area, this is great news, but these estimated dates could change as dictated by the supply and other factors.   

 

Opportunity for On-Campus Enrichment and Social-Emotional Activities for Some Elementary Students Soon and Learning Pods Via Right at School  

As we continue to progress toward some TK-5 students returning to campus for in-person instruction, we are currently working on a plan to have some elementary students return to campus in the afternoon for enrichment, physical activities, and social-emotional opportunities within the next few weeks. We are excited to continue to work on this with our Right at School partner and be able to help provide this opportunity for our students and families. Once the final details are in place, we will communicate those with eligible elementary families. Beyond this new afternoon elementary student engagement opportunity, on-campus learning pods remain available for our elementary students via our Right at School partner. These learning pods currently allow elementary students to be on campus during the school day while receiving instruction virtually from their teacher. 

 

Latest News and Guidelines from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health

Last night (Monday/Presidents’ Day), the LACDPH issued a brief press release saying in part, “The state permits elementary schools to reopen as soon as we reach an adjusted case rate of 25 per 100,000. We are informing Los Angeles County schools tonight via an emailed letter that we expect to announce we have reached this threshold effective Tuesday, February 16.” You can read the press release in its entirety here. While this is an encouraging milestone in our path to reopening schools, there are still many details and guidelines that we are awaiting from the LACDPH to ensure we continue on a consistent and safe path back to campus. You can view the LACDPH “Reopening Protocols for K-12 Schools” here. 

 

COVID-19 Prevention Program

Since closing our schools on March 20, 2020, our staff has been working tirelessly to ensure our students’ education remains at the highest possible level, while simultaneously working to ensure a safe return to school as soon as possible. When the time comes to return our students and staff to campus, we want to ensure that we have all the safety measures, protocols, and PPE properly designated and ready to implement. A significant portion of our safe path to reopening is our COVID-19 Prevention Program, which was completed in December and you can view here. 

 

Next Steps to Continue Our Path to Reopening Schools 

As we remain hopeful and cautiously optimistic as the cases of COVID-19 drop, we have several exciting and crucial steps that will begin to happen in the coming weeks that we wanted to share with you.  

 

• Latest School Reopening Plan by Tuesday, February 23, knowing the plan will be adjusted as guidelines and protocols change
• Board of Education Meeting on Tuesday, February 23, where we will share our latest School Reopening plan and provide additional information from this Update 
• Parent Survey will be sent to Arcadia Unified families to ensure input into how and when they prefer to return to campus
• Vaccine progress and the latest medical data will be closely monitored 
• Guideline Adjustments from the state and county will continue to be closely watched, and our School Reopening Plan will be updated and adjusted accordingly so that when we open our schools we can keep them open with as minimal disruptions as possible 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information, as we did once again this week, with new FAQs and other resources you may find valuable. You can view this communication, our 34th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your continued support of our students, staff, families, and community.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

冠狀病毒第34次資訊更新——重新開放的路徑

 

亞凱迪亞聯合學區的家庭和社區，午安！

 

我們希望大家一切安好，並度過了一個愉快的總統日長週末。隨著COVID-19病例率的緩慢下降以及有關學校重新開放新聞頭條的增加，我們想發送最新資訊細目的更新，並與大家溝通我們目前在將學生帶回校園的路徑上所處的位置。  

 

儘管關於學校有可能重新開放且迅速變化的新聞頭條讓我們許多的家庭感到興奮，但我們也認識到，由於疫苗的短缺和這種不斷演變流行病的持續不確定性，這一消息令我們許多家庭感到不安。我們了解我們的社區存在著複雜的情緒，因此幫助我們成功駕馭這一流行病的優先事項和指導原則將繼續指導我們。我們將繼續為學生提供卓越的教育，這要感謝我們傑出的員工，在重新開放學校的路徑上，我們將繼續保持同理心和一致性。

 

重新開放學校的優先事項和指導原則

• 繼續將學生、員工和社區的健康與安全作為我們的最高優先事項
• 確保為學生提供一個強健、一致的學習環境，並儘可能減少干擾
• 支持我們多元化學生、員工和社區的廣大需求
• 讓我們的員工有機會在回到面對面學習之前接種疫苗，這也將有助於最大程度地降低因衛生部門根據當前指引下令隔離或關閉而導致學習損失的風險
• 保持深思熟慮、有戰略性和耐心，並了解到聯邦、州和縣的指引和程序會隨著獲得更多數據和資訊以及決策的調整而迅速地發展和變化
• 通過與老師、員工、談判單位和家庭的協作，繼續將我們的亞凱迪亞社區團結在一起
• 學生和員工的社會情感福祉

 

亞凱迪亞聯合學區員工和City of Hope合作關係的疫苗最新情況

我們的團隊一直在努力工作，以確保我們的員工有機會儘快獲得COVID-19疫苗，我們一直在探索許多不同的途徑和可能性來實現這一目標。在重新開放學校路徑上的這一重要組成部分，我們有令人振奮的消息，因為我們正在最後確定與City of Hope以及洛杉磯縣公共衛生局（LACDPH）的合作關係。這種合作關係將有助於我們的員工儘快地優先接種疫苗。員工接種疫苗的第一機會將開放給 65 歲或以上的員工以及學區的衛生保健提供者。這最快可能會在本週末發生。這些參與者預計最早可於3月20日開始接種第二劑疫苗，他們接種第一劑疫苗時將安排預約。由於我們地區的疫苗供應仍然有限，因此這是個好消息，但這些估計的日期可能會根據供應量和其他因素而發生改變。

 

通過Right at School即將為一些小學生提供的校園內充實和社會情感活動的機會以及學習豆莢

隨著我們繼續朝著讓一些TK-5年級學生返回校園接受面對面教學的方向發展，我們目前正在制定一項在未來幾週內，為一些小學生提供在下午返回校園參與充實、體育活動和社交情感活動機會的計劃。我們很高興能繼續與我們的合作夥伴Right at School在這方面展開合作，為我們的學生和家庭提供這個機會。一旦最終細節到位後，我們將與符合條件的小學家庭溝通。除了這個新的下午小學生參與機會以外，我們的合作夥伴Right at School 仍將提供校園學習豆莢給小學的學生。這些學習豆莢目前允許小學生在上課日進入校園，同時接受老師虛擬的教學。

 

洛杉磯縣公共衛生部的最新消息和指引

昨晚（星期一/總統日），LACDPH發佈了簡短的新聞稿，其中部分的內容是，「一旦我們達到每10萬人中有25例的調整病例率，州政府將允許小學重新開放。我們今晚將通過電子郵件通知洛杉磯縣的學校，我們預計宣佈2月16日（星期二）我們已經達到了這個門檻。」您可以在此處閱讀完整的新聞稿。儘管這是我們重新開放學校路徑上的一個令人鼓舞的里程碑，但我們仍在等待LACDPH提供許多細節和指引，以確保我們繼續沿著一致且安全的路徑返回校園。您可以在此處查看LACDPH的“K-12年級學校重新開放程序”。

 

COVID-19預防計畫

自2020年3月20日學校關閉以來，我們的員工一直不懈努力，確保儘可能將我們學生的教育保持在最高水平，同時努力確保儘快安全地返回校園。當學生和員工返校時間到來的時候，我們要確保已正確指定所有安全措施、程序和個人防護用品，並做好實施的準備。在重新開放的安全路徑中很重要的一部分是我們的COVID-19預防計畫，該計畫已於12月完成，您可以在這裡查看。

 

繼續我們重新開放學校路徑的下一步

隨著COVID-19病例的下降，我們保持滿懷希望和謹慎樂觀的同時，我們想與大家分享幾個將在未來幾週開始發生的令人興奮和關鍵的步驟。

 

• 最新的學校重新開放計劃將於2月23日（星期二）之前發佈，並了解該計劃將隨著指引和程序的更改而進行調整
• 教育委員會會議將於2月23日（星期二）召開，届時我們將分享我們最新的學校重新開放計畫，並提供本更新中的其他資訊
• 我們將發送家長問卷調查給亞凱迪亞聯合學區的家庭，以確保獲得他們希望如何以及何時返回校園的意見
• 我們將密切監測疫苗進展和最新醫療數據
• 我們將繼續密切關注州和縣的指引調整，並且我們的學校重新開放計劃將進行相應的更新和調整，這樣當學校開放時，我們能在儘量減少干擾的情況下保持學校的開放

 

溝通的承諾

一如既往，我們將繼續致力於更新我們專用的冠狀病毒網頁，提供新的資源和資訊，正如我們本週再次做的一樣，提供您可能會發現有價值的新的常見問題解答和其他資源。您可以在我們的網站上查看此第34次的通訊（中英文），以及我們之前發送給所有家長和員工的通訊。如果您或您認識的人需要其他語言的支持，請讓我們知道。我們也鼓勵您關注我們的臉書網頁和推特網頁，我們將在那裡分享其他非緊急的資訊和亞凱迪亞聯合學區新聞。您可以在此處登記加入我們的亞凱迪亞聯合學區社區電子郵件名單，和/或鼓勵其他人這樣做，以確保收到我們的通訊。非常感謝您對我們的學生、員工、家庭和社區的持續支持。

 

誠摯地，

亞凱迪亞聯合學區  

 

Update 33 - Vaccine Distribution Process Published Friday, January 22, 2021, 6:33 p.m.

 

Good afternoon, Arcadia Unified Families and Community: 

 

We hope that 2021 has gotten off to a happy and healthy start for you all. While our fight against COVID-19 continues, we remain hopeful in the promise that the new national rollout of COVID-19 vaccines brings. Los Angeles County has started its initial phase of its vaccination distribution, and we wanted to provide you with a Coronavirus Update that includes more information on what we know so far about this process and how it impacts our district. 

 

Coronavirus Update 33 - Video Update with Dr. Vannasdall

Please note, due to the continued high COVID-19 case count and hospitalizations in Los Angeles County, Distance Learning will remain in effect as of this update, Update 33. 

In this video update, Arcadia Unified Superintendent Dr. Vannasdall and Chief Communications Officer Ryan Foran discuss the most current information our district has about the potential for school reopening, including California’s Safe Schools for All plan, as well as the Los Angeles County COVID-19 vaccine rollout, where our schools fall in the process, and the potential for school reopening in the months ahead. 

Watch this new video update here: https://youtu.be/KxaAvcSRREk

 

 

 

Don’t forget to visit or revisit our Arcadia Unified COVID-19 Preparedness Checklist, created by our District Nurse, Erica Newkirk, and her team. It contains important information and resources on how to continue to stay safe and healthy through this time. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 33rd, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your continued support. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

冠状病毒更新33-疫苗分发过程

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭和社区：

 

我们希望2021年能够为大家带来一个幸福而健康的起点。尽管我们与COVID-19的斗争仍在继续，但我们对新的全国范围内推出COVID-19疫苗的希望仍然充满希望。洛杉矶县已开始其疫苗接种分配的初始阶段，我们希望为您提供冠状病毒更新，其中包括有关我们到目前为止对这一过程的了解及其对本地区的影响的更多信息。

 

冠状病毒更新33-Vannasdall博士的视频更新

请注意，由于洛杉矶县COVID-19病例数持续高位和住院治疗，远程学习将在此更新（更新33）中保持有效。

在此视频更新中，Arcadia统一总监Vannasdall博士和首席沟通官Ryan Foran讨论了本区有关重新开放学校的潜力的最新信息，包括加利福尼亚州的“全民安全学校”计划以及洛杉矶县COVID-19疫苗的推出，我们的学校陷入困境的过程以及未来几个月重新开放学校的潜力。

在此处观看此新视频更新：https://youtu.be/KxaAvcSRREk

 

不要忘记访问或重新访问由地区护士Erica Newkirk和她的团队创建的Arcadia Unified COVID-19准备清单。它包含有关在这段时间内如何继续保持安全和健康的重要信息和资源。

 

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，我们的第33条（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您一直以来的支持。

 

真诚的

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

 

Update 32 - Mental Health Resources Published Friday, December 11, 2020, 11:42 a.m.

 

We hope everyone is staying healthy and doing well as we get ready for our Winter Break. In fact, that’s what we are touching base about in this update as we all get ready for the holidays. As coronavirus cases continue to rise and we are in the midst of another Stay at Home order, we realize and are empathetic to the fact that stress and anxiety levels could also be on the rise. As expected, with the drastic rise in cases and increased hospitalizations, our focus will remain on Distance Learning and the wellbeing of our students, staff, and community for the foreseeable future. In that light, we wanted to remind our students and parents of the COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellness Support Resources webpage that we created to try and help.

 

COVID-19 Mental Health and Wellness Support and Resources Page (click here!)

The webpage consists of valuable tools and resources, such as “10 Self-Care Strategies for Teens,” “Teen Guide to Mental Health and Wellness,” breathing and meditation exercises, mindfulness art for teens, the “Happiness Lab,” a virtual calming room, free yoga, and phone numbers and websites to support hotlines. There is also a list of links to all of our school counseling websites as well as a link to the new Arcadia High School Wellness Center.    

 

Support

We want everyone to know that there is no need to struggle alone. We are here for you, and please continue to be there for each other. If you need someone to talk with about how you are feeling, please reach out to a friend, family member, AUSD teacher, AUSD staff member, AUSD counselor or administrator, or utilize one of the resources provided above. We have seen so much love and support during these difficult times when our schools have been closed and have been inspired by so many people willing to help. Even if you’re not in need of any support yourself, please think of someone who might be. Reach out to them by text, phone, or video. Simply say hello, check-in, offer support, or just share a laugh and a line of comfort. Our schools are physically closed, but our hearts remain wide open.  

 

Other Helpful Resources 

COVID-19 Preparedness Checklist

Distance Learning Advice From Arcadia Unified Teachers and Students

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 32nd, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your continued support. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

冠状病毒更新32-精神健康资源

 

我们希望每个人都能保持健康，并在为寒假做好准备的同时保持良好状态。实际上，这就是我们在本次更新中所涉及的内容，因为我们都为假期做好了准备。随着冠状病毒病例的持续增加，我们正处于另一个“待在家里”的秩序之中，我们意识到并同情压力和焦虑水平也可能在上升。不出所料，随着病例的急剧增加和住院治疗的增加，在可预见的将来，我们将继续专注于远程学习以及学生，员工和社区的福祉。有鉴于此，我们想提醒我们的学生和家长我们创建并尝试提供帮助的COVID-19心理健康与支持资源网页。

 

COVID-19心理健康与保健支持和资源页面（单击此处！）

该网页包含有价值的工具和资源，例如“青少年十大自我保健策略”，“青少年心理健康和保健指南”，呼吸和冥想练习，青少年正念艺术，“幸福实验室”，虚拟镇定房间，免费瑜伽以及支持热线的电话号码和网站。还提供了指向我们所有学校咨询网站的链接列表，以及指向新的阿卡迪亚高中健康中心的链接。

 

支持

我们希望每个人都知道没有必要独自奋斗。我们在这里为您服务，请继续彼此相伴。如果您需要与他人谈谈您的感觉，请与朋友，家人，AUSD老师，AUSD工作人员，AUSD顾问或管理员联系，或使用上面提供的资源之一。在我们关闭学校并受到众多愿意帮助的人的启发的艰难时期，我们看到了如此多的爱与支持。即使您自己不需要任何支持，也请考虑可能会有的人。通过文字，电话或视频与他们联系。只需打个招呼，办理登机手续，提供支持，或分享笑声和舒适感即可。我们的学校在物理上是封闭的，但我们的心仍然敞开。

其他有用的资源

COVID-19准备清单

来自Arcadia统一师生的远程学习建议

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，我们的第32条（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您一直以来的支持。

 

真诚的

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

 

Update 31 - COVID-19 Preparedness Checklist Published Wednesday, November 25, 2020, 1:44 p.m.

 

Good afternoon, Arcadia Unified Families and Community:

 

We hope you’re enjoying a happy and healthy start to this Thanksgiving week. As we remain in a heightened state of awareness about COVID-19 in light of rising case counts, we wanted to provide another Coronavirus Update that includes a preparedness checklist and resources for you to help ensure your continued health and safety through the holidays during this pandemic. 

 

Coronavirus Update 31 - Video Update with AUSD District Nurse Erica Newkirk

 

As we continue to do our part to stay safer at home when we can and continue to follow health and safety guidelines, our Arcadia Unified District Nurse, Erica Newkirk, provides more information in this video update on how we can continue to stay safe and talks about how the County and State health and safety regulations impact our students and families. 

Watch video here: https://youtu.be/-ji30UHIetU

 

 

Good News on the News! 

You can watch a news story via FOX11 on the Arcadia Unified Middle School Choir program, where our incredible Arcadia High Choir Director, Amanda Svetich, edited together 61 student videos/voices for this group’s outstanding debut performance of “The Lion Sleeps Tonight.” This impressive performance was also covered by ABC7 News this morning and KTLA5 as well! You can view the entire performance on our Facebook page. Well done, kids! 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 31st, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your continued support. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

冠状病毒更新31-COVID-19准备清单

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭和社区：

 

希望您在感恩节这一周过的愉快，健康。鉴于案件数不断上升，我们对COVID-19的意识仍在增强，我们希望提供另一份冠状病毒更新，其中包括准备清单和资源，以帮助您确保在大流行期间的整个假期中持续的健康和安全。

 

冠状病毒更新31-AUSD地区护士Erica Newkirk的视频更新

由于我们将继续努力在可能的情况下确保在家中的安全，并继续遵循健康和安全准则，因此我们的阿卡迪亚联合区护士Erica Newkirk在此视频更新中提供了更多有关如何继续保持安全和进行交谈的信息。关于县和州的健康与安全法规如何影响我们的学生和家庭。

在此处观看视频：https://youtu.be/-ji30UHIetU 

 

新闻上的好消息！

您可以在Arcadia统一中学合唱团节目中通过FOX11观看新闻报道，我们令人难以置信的Arcadia高级合唱团总监Amanda Svetich为该小组出色的首演“今晚的狮子夜”表演了61个学生视频/声音。今早的ABC7新闻和KTLA5也报道了这一令人印象深刻的表现！您可以在我们的Facebook页面上查看整个表演。做得好，孩子们！

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，第31篇（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您一直以来的支持。

 

真诚的

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

Update 30 - Distance Learning Continues Published Friday, November 20, 2020, 1:09 p.m.

 

Good afternoon, Arcadia Unified Families and Community: 

 

As we get ready to start Thanksgiving Break, we want to take a moment to let you know how very thankful we are for all of you and for your help in making the most of this unbelievable time. 

 

We also wanted to share another update on where we stand with school closures and provide additional details on the state and county health guidelines and what those mean for our school district.   

 

Coronavirus Update 30 - Video Update with Dr. Vannasdall

With the current rise in COVID-19 cases and Governor Newsom’s latest press release on the State’s issuance of a ‘limited stay at home order’ from Nov. 21 to Dec. 21, we wanted to follow up with another Coronavirus Update on how these changes will impact Arcadia Unified schools. There are no significant changes in this update, and Distance Learning will remain in effect for the rest of the 2020 calendar year (the rest of November and December), as of this update, Update 30. In this video update, Arcadia Unified Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall discusses the recent rise in the State’s COVID-19 cases, California’s Tier System, Los Angeles County remaining in the most restrictive tier, the K-2 waiver process, and why our school district will continue on in Distance Learning. 

Watch video here: https://youtu.be/Uyw5yOb2kNA  

 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 30th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your invaluable support.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District

 

冠状病毒更新30-继续远程学习

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭和社区：

 

当我们准备开始感恩节假期时，我们想花一点时间告诉您，我们非常感谢大家，并感谢您在这段令人难以置信的时光中的帮助。

 

我们还想分享关于停课状态的最新信息，并提供有关州和县卫生指南以及那些对我们学区意味着什么的更多详细信息。

冠状病毒更新30-Vannasdall博士的视频更新

随着当前COVID-19病例的增加以及州长Newsom关于该州于11月21日至12月21日发布“有限的在家定购”的最新新闻稿，我们想跟进另一篇有关这些变化的冠状病毒更新将影响阿卡迪亚联合学校。在此更新中，更新30没有更新，并且远程学习将在2020日历年的其余时间（11月和12月的其余时间）保持有效。在此视频更新中，Arcadia Unified Superintendent Dr David Vannasdall讨论了该州最近发生的COVID-19案件的增加，加利福尼亚州的等级制度，洛杉矶县仍处于限制性最严格的等​​级，K-2豁免程序以及为什么我们的学区将继续进行远程学习。

在此处观看视频：https://youtu.be/Uyw5yOb2kNA

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，我们的第30条（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励其他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您的宝贵支持。

 

真诚的

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

 

Update 29 - Distance Learning Continues Published Wednesday, October 14, 2020, 1:24 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community, 

 

We hope everyone is doing well. We wanted to provide another update on the status of our school closures and share additional details on the state and county health guidelines and our process moving forward.   

 

Video Update with Dr. Vannasdall

Please note, there are no significant changes in this update, and Distance Learning will continue for the foreseeable future as of this update, Update 29. In this video update, Arcadia Unified Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall discusses where Los Angeles County stands with current coronavirus cases and why a physical return to school campuses is still not likely anytime soon. Watch video here. 

 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 29th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Thank you all so much for your invaluable support. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

冠状病毒更新29-继续学习

 

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭与社区，

 

我们希望大家都过过得不错。我们想提供有关学校停课状态的另一次更新，并分享有关州和县卫生指南以及我们前进的过程的更多详细信息。

 

Vannasdall博士的视频更新

请注意，此更新没有任何重大更改，并且在此更新29中，在可预见的将来，远程学习将继续。在此视频更新中，阿卡迪亚统一警司David Vannasdall博士讨论了洛杉矶县当前冠状病毒的地位案例以及为何不久后仍无法物理返回学校校园的原因。在这里观看视频。

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看本通讯（第29版，英文和中文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或您认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，和/或鼓励他人这样做以确保收到我们的通信。非常感谢您的宝贵支持。

 

真诚的

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

 

Update 28 Video with Dr. Vannasdall Published Saturday, September 12, 2020, 3:44 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community, 

 

We hope everyone is staying safe from the wildfires and the subsequent smoke and air quality issues that have been ongoing for so many of our students, staff, and families. We know this is yet another stressful time in an already difficult situation, so please reach out to someone if you need any help or support. 

 

Virtual Video Q&A with Dr. Vannasdall

We wanted to check in and share the latest information and provide the current status on our school closures. Please note, there are no significant changes in this update, and Distance Learning will continue for the foreseeable future as of this update, Update 28. In this virtual video Q&A, Arcadia Unified Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall discusses the continuous preparations to physically return students to campus. Dr. Vannasdall also talks about California’s new four-tiered guidelines for re-opening; L.A. County’s allowance for specific groups of students to return as of September 14 for particular services; and the reasons behind why Arcadia Unified will still NOT be returning students to school under this scenario in the immediate future. Watch video here or below. 

 

 

In the News

Did you see the Arcadia High School Chanteurs on ABC7 News last night? You can watch it on our Facebook page or our Youtube Channel. The students performed a beautiful rendition of the National Anthem for Arcadia High’s virtual 9/11 Tribute and Assembly. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 28th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, and/or encourage others to do so to ensure receipt of our communications. Please stay safe and well this weekend. Thank you all so much for your positivity and support.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District

 

 

Update 27 Video with Dr. Vannasdall Published Friday, July 24, 2020, 11:44 a.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community, 

 

Last week, with the input of our staff, parents, and county education and health agencies, we announced that we will begin the upcoming school year via Distance Learning. To help provide more information on that process and answer additional questions related to this important decision, Superintendent Dr. Vannasdall joined our Chief Communications Officer for a virtual Q&A to provide more insights into the upcoming school year.

 

Video

You can watch the video via this link, and on our Facebook Page. 

The topics covered in the video Q&A include the following: 

 

• Why AUSD will open the year with Distance Learning
• Childcare issue for parents
• How will Distance Learning be different from last school year

Right at School Childcare Survey

We understand that Distance Learning can create childcare needs for families, and we have asked our partner Right at School if they could potentially help our parents with this dilemma. Right At School is looking at the potential of offering a full-day program for 2020 for families in the Arcadia Unified School District to support Distance Learning. This survey will help to determine interest and needs. You can take the survey at https://bit.ly/RASsurvey. Please contact Right at School directly, (see the survey the for contact information), with any questions about childcare. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 27th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, or encourage others to do so, to ensure receipt of our communications (especially in the summer). Thank you all so much for your support.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

冠状病毒更新27-Vannasdall博士的视频

下午好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭与社区，

 

上周，在我们的员工，父母，县教育和卫生机构的帮助下，我们宣布我们将通过远程学习开始即将到来的学年。为了帮助提供有关该流程的更多信息并回答与该重要决定有关的其他问题，主管Vannasdall博士加入了我们的首席传播官进行虚拟问答，以提供有关即将到来的学年的更多见解。

 

视频

您可以通过此链接和我们的Facebook页面观看视频。

视频问答中涉及的主题包括：

 

为什么AUSD将通过远程学习来开年

父母的育儿问题

远程学习与上学年有何不同

就在学校育儿调查

我们知道远程学习可以为家庭带来育儿需求，我们已经询问了我们的合作伙伴Right at School，他们是否有可能帮助父母解决这一难题。 Right At School正在研究为Arcadia联合学区的家庭提供2020年全日制计划以支持远程学习的潜力。这项调查将有助于确定兴趣和需求。您可以通过https://bit.ly/RASsurvey进行调查。如果对托儿服务有任何疑问，请直接与Right at School联系，请参阅调查以获取联系信息。

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上浏览此通讯，我们的第27条（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，或鼓励其他人这样做，以确保收到我们的通信（特别是在夏天）。非常感谢您的支持。

 

真诚的

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

Update 26 Next School Year Published Monday, July 16, 2020, 3:27 p.m.

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community, 

 

Four months ago, we found ourselves making the difficult but necessary decision to physically close our schools in order to protect our students, staff, and families and join the worldwide effort to flatten the COVID-19 curve. In the weeks following, we were met with frustrating and challenging news, as well as continuously evolving, and, at times, contradictory health and safety regulations. While we have had moments of encouraging updates from our state and county officials, the numbers and data have not been good. As we fast-forward from four months ago to today, we are seeing record spikes in COVID-19 cases in LA County and far more than when we physically closed our campuses on March 13. With the health and safety of our students, staff, and families paramount to guiding our decision, and in collaboration with and feedback from our teachers, staff, families, and community, we will begin the 2020-2021 school year in a virtual setting via Distance Learning. 

 

Facts, Data, and our Commitment to the Arcadia Unified Community

We have always and will always remain committed to doing what’s right, which includes ensuring the health and well-being of our students and staff. Likewise, we are committed to guiding our decisions with your input, and, when faced with so many uncertainties, using as many facts and data points as we can in order to make the best choices possible for our Arcadia Unified community. Here are some current key facts: 

 

• On Tuesday, July 14, LA County reported its highest number of new cases to date: 4,244 cases, a record number of hospitalizations, and a sharp increase in deaths. 
• LA County currently leads the nation in confirmed COVID-19 cases and is in the Top 5 counties nationwide for coronavirus deaths.
• We have not yet received the additional Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) we need that we were advised we would receive by the State, and there’s no definitive date by which we’ve been guaranteed to receive this crucial PPE.
• Countries that have managed to reopen schools safely are those with declining infection rates and on-demand testing. California has neither.

 

Another important fact is that there are still so many inconsistencies in research findings from one organization to the next; there’s still so much to learn about this coronavirus and how to gain a lasting foothold in overcoming it. This week’s renewed mandated closures by state and local officials and the hefty school reopening guidelines released by the LA County Department of Public Health have left us searching for scenarios that might allow us to safely go back to school while adhering to the stringent LADPH guidelines provided. 

 

We are incredibly proud of our staff who have been working tirelessly since mid-February to keep their colleagues and our students safe and healthy and to continue to meet these ever-evolving and strict guidelines. Our dedicated staff served more than 65,000 meals during closures, have been dedicated to securing personal protective equipment, coordinating safe distancing on buses, working on multiple lunch schedules, deep cleaning routines, creating school-specific hybrid models that bring students back physically but with half the students at a time, just to name a few. Yet there continue to be many health guidelines that are out of our control at this time. There is also insufficient funding to support our implementation of these procedures. We know that we cannot in good conscience come back yet. Moreover, the COVID-19 outbreak protocols on school campuses are unclear, and it’s possible that if a physical opening were to occur, we may be ordered to close soon after regardless.  

 

Arcadia Unified Will Begin the 2020-21 School Year with Distance Learning

In our continued commitment to the health and well-being of our students and staff, we will begin the 2020-21 school year through a distance learning model. We know Distance Learning cannot fully replicate or replace all of the benefits of in-person instruction, but we also know a lot more about how to effectively implement Distance Learning than we did when we transitioned to our Emergency Distance Learning overnight in the spring. Moreover, the high-quality education that we have become accustomed to in Arcadia simply cannot happen if the learning environment is not safe and/or our students and staff do not feel safe. Though we will begin the school year by focusing our efforts and energy on Distance Learning to start, we will continue to revisit the health guidelines every 30 days to evaluate this decision, keeping our sights set on the time when we can safely be back together in-person. We will continue our planning for a return to campus when it is safe to do so, utilizing the limited and full opening concepts we shared with you in Coronavirus Update 23. 

 

A More Robust Distance Learning For Fall 2020

While we continue to hone our Distance Learning plan for the upcoming school year and continue to collaborate with the Arcadia Teachers Association (ATA), we have already agreed upon a more robust Distance Learning Model than we had previously in the spring under our Emergency plan. Some of the key differences are as follows:

 

• Assignments will be graded
• Grades will be assigned per each course
• Daily attendance will be tracked
• Standards will be measured
• Combination of live and recorded instruction
• State standards assessed
• More of a typical school day schedule

 

In addition to the above, we will also be trying to make extra accommodations for our special education students. We are exploring avenues to safely support our special education students with, if possible, limited in-person help and instruction in addition to other accommodations.  

 

Athletics, Performing Arts, Extracurriculars

There are still questions about what sports, performing arts, and other extracurricular activities will look like in regard to seasons and practices. Once we get further information from CIF and other county and state officials, we hope to have a more clear idea of what may be possible. 

 

More Information

Superintendent Dr. Vannasdall will be sharing more information through a video update next week with the goal of getting more of your questions answered. Like you, we still have questions about specifics and logistics, but we will try and provide as much additional information as possible next week and, of course, throughout the remainder of the summer.   

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain devoted to consistently updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 26th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, or encourage others to do so, to ensure receipt of our communications (especially in the summer). We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. 

 

While this announcement carries disappointment for our entire Arcadia Unified community of students, families, staff, and leaders, who were eager and excited to be together in-person this fall, our motto through this time continues to resonate: #SchoolsClosedHeartsOpen. Thank you all so much for your support. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

 

冠狀病毒第26次資訊更新——下一學年最新資訊

 

亞凱迪亞聯合學區的家庭和社區，午安！

 

四個月前，我們發現自己做出了一個艱難而必要的決定，那就是實際關閉我們的學校，以保護我們的學生、教職員工和家庭，並加入全球平穩COVID-19曲線的努力。在接下來的幾週裡，我們遇到了令人沮喪和具有挑戰性的消息，以及不斷演變，有時甚至相互矛盾的健康與安全法規。雖然我們也從州和縣政府官員那裡得到過令人鼓舞的最新消息，但數字和數據都不好。從四個月前發展到今天，我們看到洛杉磯縣的COVID-19病例達到創紀錄的高峰，遠遠超過了3月13日我們關閉校園時的情況。鑑於學生、教職員工的健康和安全是指導我們決策的首要因素，並鑑於與老師、員工、家庭和社區的合作和得到的反饋意見，我們將通過遠程學習在虛擬環境下開始2020-2021學年。

 

事實、數據以及我們對亞凱迪亞聯合學區社區的承諾

我們一直並將始終致力於做正確的事，這包括確保學生和教職員工的健康和福祉。同樣地，我們致力於以您的意見來指導我們的決策，並在面臨這麼多不確定性時，使用盡可能多的事實和數據點，來為亞凱迪亞聯合學區的社區做出最好的選擇。以下是一些當前的關鍵事實：

 

• 7月14日（星期二），洛杉磯縣報告了迄今為止的最高新病例數：4,244例，住院人數創歷史新高，死亡人數急劇增加。
• 洛杉磯縣目前確診的COVID-19病例居全國首位，並且是全國冠狀病毒死亡人數排名前五的縣。
• 我們尚未收到州政府已通知我們，我們將收到的所需額外個人防護裝備（簡稱PPE），也沒有一個保證我們會收到這些至關重要PPE的確定日期。
• 已設法安全地重新開放學校的國家是那些感染率下降和有按需檢測的國家。加州二者都沒有。

 

另一個重要的事實是，從一個組織到另一個組織的研究結果仍然有許多不一致之處。關於這種冠狀病毒以及如何在克服它的方面獲得持久的立足點，還有很多需要學習的東西。本週州和地方官員再次更新的強制關閉，以及洛杉磯公共衛生局發佈的大幅學校重新開放的指引，促使了我們在遵守嚴格的LADPH指引同時，尋找可能讓我們安全返回學校的方案。

 

自2月中旬以來，我們的工作人員一直努力不懈，以確保他們的同事和學生的安全與健康，並繼續遵守這些不斷演變且嚴格的指引，我們為此感到無比自豪。我們敬業的工作人員在關閉期間提供了超過65,000份的餐點，並一直致力於獲取個人防護設備、協調校車上的安全距離、制定多個午餐時間表、進行深度清潔例程、創建學校特定的有關將學生實際上帶回來，但一次只有一半學生的混合模式，這些只是其中的幾個例子。然而，目前仍然有許多衛生指引超出了我們的控制範圍。也沒足夠的資金來支持我們執行這些程序。出於良知，我們知道我們還不能回來。此外，學校校園內的COVID-19病毒爆發規程還不清楚，如果真的開放了，我們不論如何可能在開放之後會被命令立即關閉。

 

亞凱迪亞聯合學區將以遠程學習來開始2020-21學年

為了繼續致力於學生和教職工的健康和福祉，我們將通過遠程學習模式來開始2020-21學年。我們知道遠程學習不能完全複製或取代親自授課的所有好處，但我們對如何有效地實施遠程學習的瞭解也比我們在春季一夜之間過渡到緊急遠程學習時瞭解的更多。此外，如果學習環境不安全和/或我們的學生和教職員工感到不安全，那麼我們在亞凱迪亞已經習慣的高品質教育根本無法實現。雖然我們將在學年開始時將努力和精力集中在遠程學習上，但我們每30天將繼續重新審視衛生指引來評估這一決定，並將目光鎖定在我們能够安全地回到一起的時間。我們將利用冠狀病毒第 23次資訊更新中與您分享的有限和完全開放的概念，繼續計劃在安全的情況下重返校園。

 

2020年秋季更強健的遠程學習

在我們繼續完善下一學年的遠程學習計畫，並繼續與亞凱迪亞教師協會（ATA）合作的同時，我們已經商定了一個比我們春季的緊急計畫更强健的遠程學習模式。一些關鍵的區別如下:

• 作業將進行評分
• 每門課程都會給出成績
• 追踪每日的出勤
• 對標準進行衡量
• 結合直播和錄製教學
• 州標準評估
• 更像是典型的上課日時間表

 

除此之外，我們還將嘗試為特殊教育學生提供額外的調整措施。我們正在探索能安全地支持特殊教育學生的各種途徑，除了其他的調整措施以外，如果可能，提供有限的親自幫助和指導。

 

運動、表演藝術、課外活動

關於體育、表演藝術和其他課外活動在有關賽季和練習方面將會是什麼樣子，仍然存在疑問。一旦我們從CIF和其他縣和州官員處得到進一步的資訊，我們希望對可能的情况會有一個更清楚的了解。

 

更多資訊

學區總監Vannasdall博士下週將通過視頻更新，分享更多資訊，目標是讓您的更多問題得到回答。和您一樣，我們對具體細節和後勤問題仍有疑問，但我們將在下週（當然，也在夏季餘下的時間裡）嘗試提供盡可能多的其他資訊。

 

對溝通的承諾

與往常一樣，我們將繼續致力於不斷更新我們專用的冠狀病毒網頁，提供新的資源和資訊。您可以在我們的網站上查看此第26次的通訊（中英文），以及我們之前發送給所有家長和教職員工的通訊。如果您或您認識的人需要其他語言的支持，請讓我們知道。您可以在此處登記加入我們亞凱迪亞聯合學區的社區電子郵件名單，或者鼓勵其他人這樣做，以確保收到我們的通訊（尤其在夏天）。我們也鼓勵您關注我們的臉書網頁和推特網頁，我們將在那裡分享其他非緊急的資訊和亞凱迪亞聯合學區新聞。

 

儘管這項宣佈令我們整個亞凱迪亞聯合學區，渴望並興奮地想在今年秋天親自與大家在一起的學生、家庭、教職員工和領導們感到失望，但我們這段時間的座右銘仍繼續引起共鳴：#SchoolsClosedHeartsOpen。非常感謝您的支持。

 

誠摯地，

亞凱迪亞聯合學區  

 

 

Update 25 Next School Year Published Monday, July 13, 2020, 5:43 p.m.

Good evening Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

We hope your week is off to a nice start. As mentioned in Update 24, which was sent on Thursday of last week, we want to ensure we follow-up with our parents and give you the opportunity to share your thoughts with us in regard to the upcoming school year, which is quickly approaching. Opening day for Arcadia High School is exactly one month away on August 13. The first day for our elementary and middle schools is August 14.   

 

New Health Guidelines Finally Released

With more than 6,000 new coronavirus cases reported in Los Angeles County over the weekend, we just received the updated health guidelines at 4:00 p.m. this afternoon from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH). We were told the new health guidelines, which are being created to ensure a safe reopening of schools, were to be published on June 13. Last week, an updated timeline was given with a new target date of Friday, July 10. Awaiting the updated guidelines has made planning incredibly difficult, but we have a team of dedicated educators reviewing and analyzing them as we speak. If we believe we cannot meet or exceed these strict guidelines and protect our students, staff, and community to the best of our ability and keep everyone safe, we will plan on starting school 100% virtually. We will be making our final decision about our reopening by the end of this week. 

 

Today, the Los Angeles Unified School District (LAUSD) and the San Diego Unified School District (SDUSD), along with a few other districts in California, announced they would not have students back on campus for the fall. You can read more about their decision via EdSource. You can also visit the LADPH website at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ to get more information on recent COVID-19 news and its current health guidelines. 

 

Second Parent Survey

In Update 22, which was sent at the end of May, we gave our parents a platform to provide feedback into the reopening of schools and the year ahead. Like the first survey, we want our parents to be able to share their thoughts and feelings about the school year ahead. Please note, you are not signing up or committing to any particular learning option. Your feedback is very important to us. Any and all decisions will be made with the safety of our students and staff at the forefront. Please note, this survey is only for Arcadia Unified parents/guardians and will close Wednesday, July 15. 

 

• Take the Survey in English
• Take the Survey in Chinese 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 25th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, or encourage others to do so, to ensure receipt of our communications (especially in the summer). Thank you all so much for your support.  

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

晚上好，阿卡迪亚统一家庭和社区，

 

希望您的一周开始愉快。如上周四发送的更新24中所述，我们希望确保与父母进行跟进，并给您机会与我们分享对即将到来的学年的想法。 8月13日离Arcadia高中的开放日只有一个月。小学和初中的第一天是8月14日。

 

最终发布新的健康指南

周末在洛杉矶县报告了6,000多例新的冠状病毒病例，我们刚刚在下午4:00收到了最新的健康指南。今天下午来自洛杉矶县公共卫生局（LADPH）。我们被告知要在6月13日发布新的健康指南，以确保学校安全重新开放。上周，给出了更新的时间表，新的目标日期是7月10日，星期五。指导方针使计划变得异常困难，但是我们有一群敬业的教育工作者在我们讲话时对其进行审查和分析。如果我们认为我们不能达到或超过这些严格的准则，并尽我们最大的能力保护我们的学生，员工和社区，并确保每个人的安全，我们将计划虚拟地100％开学。我们将在本周底之前做出关于重新开放的最终决定。

 

今天，洛杉矶联合学区（LAUSD）和圣地亚哥联合学区（SDUSD）以及加利福尼亚的其他一些县宣布，秋季将不让学生回到校园。您可以通过EdSource进一步了解他们的决定。您也可以访问LADPH网站，网址为http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/，以获取有关最新COVID-19新闻及其当前健康准则的更多信息。

 

第二亲调查

在5月底发送的更新22中，我们为父母提供了一个平台，以提供有关学校重新开放和来年的反馈。像第一次调查一样，我们希望我们的父母能够分享他们对下一学年的想法和感受。请注意，您没有注册或承诺任何特定的学习选项。您的反馈对我们来说很重要。任何和所有决定都将在我们的学生和员工安全的前提下做出。请注意，该调查仅适用于Arcadia Unified父母/监护人，将于7月15日（星期三）关闭。

 

• 用英语进行调查
• 用中文进行调查

 

沟通承诺

与往常一样，我们将继续致力于使用新的资源和信息来更新专用的冠状病毒网页。您可以在我们的网站上查看此通讯，第25篇（中英文）以及我们已发送给所有父母和工作人员的所有以前的更新。如果您或认识的人需要其他语言支持，请告知我们。我们也鼓励您关注我们的Facebook页面和Twitter页面，我们将在其中共享其他非紧急信息和Arcadia Unified新闻。您可以在此处注册我们的Arcadia统一社区电子邮件列表，或鼓励其他人这样做，以确保收到我们的通信（特别是在夏天）。非常感谢您的支持。

 

真诚的

阿卡迪亚联合学区

 

Update 24 Next School Year Published Thursday, July 9, 2020, 5:43 p.m.

Good evening Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

We hope this email finds you and your family well. As the coronavirus pandemic continues to evolve, we wanted to send a brief update to keep you as informed as possible. Citing the rising number of new COVID-19 cases in our county, Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) Director Dr. Barbara Ferrer told all Los Angeles County school districts this week that, “Every single school district at this point needs to have plans in place to continue distance learning for 100% of the time... given where our numbers are.” She said, referring to infections and hospitalizations, “we would be irresponsible if we didn’t say to you that you have to have the backup plan ready.” You can read more about the latest developments via this article in the Los Angeles Times. 

 

Arcadia Unified Reopening Plan

As you know, we have been planning multiple contingencies for our reopening plan that will allow us to flex and adjust our plan as guided by LADPH and the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE). You can read more about our three different options in Update 23 that was emailed and published on our website last week. Student and staff safety remains our highest priority, and along with LADPH safety guidelines, will continue to dictate our plan for the fall. 

 

New Guidelines Expected Tomorrow

LACOE tells us they are expecting the new schools reopening guidelines and health protocols from LADPH tomorrow. Once we are able to review the updated guidelines carefully, we will have a better idea of which option we will be able to utilize for the reopening of schools. You can visit the LADPH website at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ to get more information on recent COVID-19 news and its current health guidelines. 

 

Parent Survey Next Week

Please be on the lookout for our follow-up parent survey early next week. In Update 22, we asked you to participate in a survey so we can better understand your thoughts and feelings on our different educational scenarios within our plan for reopening in the fall. Knowing your feedback may change as the pandemic evolves, we mentioned how we would be resending the survey to you once again to gather your thoughts about a month or so later. We greatly appreciate all of you who filled out the survey, and who will help us by completing the follow-up survey next week as well. Again, the survey is to simply gauge how you are feeling at this point in time in regard to returning to school; it does not indicate that you are signing up or committing to anything by participating in the survey. By sharing your thoughts with us, it will help guide our decisions and planning as we continue to work with local, state, and federal leaders, and their guidelines to safely reopen schools. 

 

Commitment to Communications

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 24th, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, or encourage others to do so, to ensure receipt of our communications (especially in the summer). Thank you all so much for your support, and we will be in touch again next week. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

 

Update 23 Next School Year Published Thursday, July 2, 2020, 5:33 p.m.

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Families and Community,

 

While there is so much uncertainty from day to day on what pandemic-placed restrictions will require, what is certain is our steadfast dedication to developing contingency plans that will ensure all of our students continue to receive a quality education. Much of our planning hinges on the regulations put in place by the L.A. County Department of Public Health (LADHP), and as we have all seen, these regulations continue to fluctuate. We have been informed by the L.A. County Office of Education (LACOE) that LADPH will have broad authority to determine the manner in which schools may open for the 2020-2021 school year. 

 

The goal for Arcadia Unified remains to bring students and staff back onto school campuses to the greatest extent possible as safely as possible. Ultimately, it is our mission to keep our students engaged in learning no matter the setting, which setting or settings will be dictated by LADPH guidelines. It’s important to note, instructional minute requirements, as required by the California Department of Education, remain intact and must be accounted for during the 2020-21 school year. As of the writing of this communication, however, LADPH has not released final guidelines for the reopening of schools. While there is no way of knowing what LADPH’s guidelines will be in August, based on current trends, we do feel that minimizing interaction between groups of students and our staff will likely be an important factor in bringing students back on campus. Accordingly, we are planning instruction for the fall under the following three broad educational offerings (a brief overview for each may be found below) that will help us remain flexible to the undoubted fluctuation of LADPH guidelines in the days, weeks, and months ahead.  

 

 

      

 

• Per EdSource, Distance Learning: As a result of great inconsistency among districts and schools in providing remote instruction since March, Gov. Newsom and legislators are setting requirements for distance learning (see sections starting 43502 of trailer bill AB 77). They include:

• Confirming that students have computer and internet access
• Documenting daily student participation in a weekly log and creating a system to track non-participating students
• Setting procedures for re-engaging students who are absent for more than 60% of instruction per week
• Communicating with parents about learning progress
• Ensuring teachers interact live daily to instruct, monitor progress and maintain connections
• Providing academic supports for English learners and students who are behind academically

 

AUSD will continue to offer an independent study program facilitated via the Rancho Learning Center for any student/family deciding an independent learning program with limited teacher interaction is best for their child. 

 

We can’t thank you enough for your continued support as we plan, to the greatest extent possible, ways to keep our students connected to learning, their teachers, peers, and schools no matter the setting dictated by LADPH guidelines. Since we are bound to abide by LADPH guidelines, we encourage all of those with ideas and feedback related to school re-opening to reach out to LADPH to help provide perspective to these decision-makers. You can visit the LADPH website at http://publichealth.lacounty.gov/ to get more information on recent COVID-19 news and its health guidelines. 

 

No matter the type of instruction category that LADPH guidelines see us implementing in the fall, we are so very excited to welcome our students back. As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 23rd, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, or encourage others to do so, to ensure receipt of our communications (especially in the summer). Thank you all so much for your support, and we hope you have a wonderful weekend. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

Update 22 Published Friday, May 29, 2020, 4:10 p.m.

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Parents and Community,

 

We hope you and your family are doing well and are in good health. As we continue to consider possible options for the start of the 2020-21 school year we want to continue to involve you in the process of how we can best serve our students and families. As you know, the COVID-19 pandemic has created tremendous uncertainties in all walks of life and unfortunately, schools across the state and county are in the midst of evolving health guidelines from the state and county level. Please respond to this survey (see links below) to share your thoughts and feelings about a few possible educational scenarios that are being considered for next year. We understand your thoughts may change in this regard, so we plan on sending this survey to you again in July to assess how our community is trending as we get closer to the opening of the 2020-21 school year. Please note, you are not signing up or committing to anything by participating in this survey. By sharing your thoughts with us, it will help guide our decisions and planning as we continue to work with local, state, and federal leaders and guidelines to safely re-open schools in the fall. While we are still awaiting further guidelines about specific safety protocols, we are also awaiting further information on the severity of our budget reductions for next school year. In a later update, we will be explaining more about the state’s financial forecast and how that has and will continue to directly impact our budget moving forward. 

 

Survey:

Please take two minutes to provide us with your feedback. Please submit one response per student. Your feedback and insights are greatly appreciated as we do our best to accommodate everyone’s needs to the best of our ability. 

Parent Survey (English) click here

Parent Survey (Chinese) click here

 

Dr. Vannasdall Video Interview With Additional Details and Thoughts:

https://youtu.be/zRh611FrLsk

 

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 22nd, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, or encourage others to do so, to ensure receipt of our communications (especially in the summer). Thank you all so much for your support, and we hope you have a wonderful weekend. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District  

 

新冠狀病毒第22次資訊更新——下學年調查問卷

 

亞凱迪亞聯合學區的家長和社區，午安！

 

我們希望您和您的家人一切安好，身體健康。當我們繼續考慮2020-21學年開始時的可能選項之時，我們希望繼續請您參與我們如何能為學生和家庭提供最佳服務的過程。如您所知，COVID-19的大流行已為各個生活領域帶來了巨大的不確定性，並且不幸的是，整個州和縣的學校都處於州和縣一級不斷演變的衛生指導方針之中。請回應這份調查（請參看下列的鏈接），分享您對我們正在為下學年考慮之一些可能的教育方案的想法和感覺。我們瞭解您在這方面的想法可能會改變，因此我們計畫7月份再次發送這份調查給您，以評估在接近2020-21學年開始之時，我們社區的趨向。請注意，您參與這份調查並不是在報名或承諾任何事情。當我們繼續與地方、州和聯邦領導人以及在指導方針方面的合作，以便在秋季安全地重新開放學校之時，您與我們分享的想法將有助於指導我們的決策和規劃。隨著我們仍在等待有關具體安全規程進一步指導方針的同時，我們也在等待有關下一學年預算消減嚴重程度的進一步資訊。在稍後的更新中，我們將針對州的財務預測，以及這已經如何，並將繼續如何直接影響我們未來預算等方面做更多的說明。

 

調查：

請花兩分鐘的時間為我們提供反饋意見。請為每位學生提交一份回覆。在我們竭盡所能滿足每個人的需求時，我們非常感謝您的反饋意見和見解。

 

家長調查（英語）請點擊這裡

家長調查（中文）請點擊這裡

 

Vannasdall博士視頻訪談，其中包含其他細節和想法：

https://youtu.be/zRh611FrLsk

 

一如既往，我們將繼續致力更新我們專用的冠狀病毒網頁，提供新的資源和資訊。您可以在我們的網站上查看此第22次的通訊（中英文），以及我們之前發送給所有家長和教職員工的通訊。如果您或您認識的人需要其他語言的支持，請讓我們知道。我們也鼓勵您關注我們的臉書網頁和推特網頁，我們將在那裡分享其他非緊急的資訊和亞凱迪亞聯合學區的新聞。您可以在此處登記加入我們亞凱迪亞聯合學區的社區電子郵件名單，或者鼓勵他人這樣做，以確保能收到我們的通訊（尤其是在夏天）。非常感謝您的支持，我們希望您有一個美好的週末。

 

誠摯地，

亞凱迪亞聯合學區

 

Update 21 Published Friday, May 22, 2020, 4:12 p.m.

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Parents and Community,

 

As we continue to work to support our students, families, and staff for the remainder of this academic year, we have also been thinking ahead to the 2020-2021 school year. 

 

We recognize there is still much uncertainty regarding what we may or may not be allowed to do in the fall, as it will be based on guidance from state and county officials. However, we still want to communicate what we do know and our decision making process. We are committed to starting the new school year with a focus on the great tradition of excellence that makes Arcadia Unified a destination district for families and staff alike.

 

We are still awaiting guidance and direction as to if we will be back on campus or if we will remain virtual in the fall. There is also a potential for a hybrid model, where students would spend partial time on campus and part-time in a virtual setting. In addition, we are exploring what a full-time virtual learning environment option may look like even if we are back physically. In any of the possible circumstances we are planning for, the health, safety, and well being of all of our students, staff, and community remain at the heart of our collaborative planning moving forward.  

 

One frequently asked question (FAQ) is, “How would a virtual opening of the 2020-2021 school year look different from the emergency distance learning plan we currently have?” The following information describes many of the expectations a virtual teaching and learning environment would entail. 

 

In the event we are required to begin the 2020-2021 school year via distance learning, or we experience another closure in the future, the goal would be to create a virtual teaching/learning environment that is as close to a physical teaching/learning environment that we are all accustomed to as possible. This would include creating and maintaining a clearly defined and consistent schedule for students. While specific virtual schedules may vary by school and grade level, there will be expectations for consistent daily interactions with students including taking attendance, live (virtual) and/or recorded instruction, and opportunities for student-teacher engagement. Other regular interactions would include providing specific feedback and/or grades on assignments and formative/summative assessments. The guidance from the California Department of Education to hold students harmless regarding grades/credits during the current emergency closure period would not be applicable if we begin next school year virtually.  

 

A few of the additional issues we are working on include possible child care (fee-based) options for parents, virtual curriculum and instruction needs, and technology support for both students and staff. Together with the Arcadia Teachers Association (ATA), Arcadia Unified (AUSD) leadership, our Classified School Employees Association (CSEA), and Arcadia Pupil Support Services Association (APSSA) we will continue to assess the changing safety guidelines to ensure the best teaching environment and learning opportunities for students. We are excited to take on this challenge together and demonstrate the continuing prowess of an Arcadia education. 

 

While we are still seeking further data and guidance with both safety protocols for re-opening schools and what budgetary concerns we will be facing, we are continuing to plan and prepare as best we can. We know whatever educational environment we find ourselves in next year, we know parents will continue to play an essential role in the education and support of our students. We greatly appreciate your continued involvement and support. Next week we will be sending a survey to all of our parents to gather your input and thoughts about next school year. Please, look for that email and participate to ensure your voice is heard. It’s very important that we continue to work together moving forward. 

 

As always, we remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our 21st, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. Thank you all so much for everything, and we hope you have a wonderful three day weekend ahead. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

 

 

Update 20 Published Friday, May 15, 2020, 2:12 p.m.

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Parents and Community,

 

A simple thank you to all of you. We are incredibly appreciative of all the support everyone has offered during this trying time. As a small token of our appreciation, we created a brief tribute video highlighting just a splice of the kindness, care, innovation, and love we have seen from our students, staff, parents, and community. 

 

View the Schools Closed Hearts Open Tribute Video on Facebook

 

View the Schools Closed Hearts Open Tribute Video on Youtube

 

Next School Year Re-opening and the Budget: 

While we still have three weeks of school remaining, we continue to look ahead and plan accordingly with both the knowns and many unknowns. The safe re-opening of our campuses in the fall, and the logistics of doing so, are among our top priorities. We will update you further with more details as we continue to gather information, recommendations, and make plans. 

 

The budget forecast for schools in California is looking bleak with the current state of the economy due to the pandemic. Governor Newsom addressed the state’s budget yesterday and said, “We are going to be dealing with challenges that we haven’t faced in some time.” 

 

As the L.A. Times reported, “the proposal represents a sizable setback for educators as they struggle to pay costs associated with distance learning and meals provided to students while schools are closed to slow the spread of the coronavirus.” You can read the entire article here.

 

While we focus on providing a successful close to this school year for our students and staff, we know we have many difficult decisions ahead. We will continue to inform you throughout this process and will be seeking your thoughts and input as we move forward and into the summer. We are in this together, and we will get through this together. 

 

We remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our twentieth, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. 

 

We are very proud of our students, staff, families, and community, and know we can count on each other. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

 

 

Update 19 Published Monday, May 4, 2020, 5:36 p.m.

 

Good evening Arcadia Unified Parents and Community,

 

We want to continue to be here for you and your children. Our students are very important to us, and we want to do everything we can to support them, and you, during this difficult time. With May being Mental Health Awareness month, we are excited to launch Mental Health Mondays. Each Monday, for the remainder of the school year, we will be providing mental health resources to help support everyone as we navigate the coronavirus pandemic and school closures together. In addition to helping support our students, these valuable resources are also available to our parents, staff, and community. 

 

The first two resources (see below) we are providing are “10 Self-Care Strategies for Teens” and “Teen Guide to Mental Health and Wellness.” There are some great techniques and strategies for anyone who may be feeling anxious or depressed, websites and apps to help with coping, and hotlines that can be utilized to seek further assistance if needed. Please know that you are not alone. We are here for you, and please continue to be there for each other. If you need someone to talk with about how you are feeling, please reach out to a friend, family member, AUSD teacher, AUSD staff, AUSD counselor or administrator, or utilize one of the resources provided. We have seen so much love and support during these trying times when our schools have been closed, and have been inspired by so many people willing to help. Please continue to do so. Even if you’re not in need of any support yourself, please think of someone who might. Reach out to them by text, phone, or video. Simply say hello, check-in, offer support, or just share a laugh and a line of comfort. Our schools are physically closed, but our hearts remain wide open.  

 

Look for emails and social media posts each Monday with these valuable resources for mental health support and wellness. We have been using the hashtag #Schoolsclosedheartsopen on social media and will begin using #MentalhealthmondaysAUSD if you would like to join the conversation and share with us on our social media platforms.  

 

We remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our nineteenth, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. We are very proud of our students, staff, families, and community, and know we will all get through this together. You are not alone. We are here for you and each other. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District

 

冠狀病毒第十九次資訊更新--心理健康星期一

 

亞凱迪亞聯合學區的家長和社區，晚安！

 

我們希望繼續在這裡支持您和您的孩子。我們的學生對我們非常重要，在這個困難時期，我們希望盡我們所能來支持他們和您。由於五月是心理健康意識月，我們很高興推出心理健康星期一。當我們共同應對冠狀病毒疫情和學校關閉之時，在本學年剩餘時間裡的每一個星期一，我們將提供心理健康資源來幫助支持每一個人。除了幫助支持我們的學生以外，我們的家長、教職員工和社區也可使用這些寶貴的資源。

 

我們提供的前兩個資源（見下文）是“青少年的10個自我護理策略”和“青少年心理健康和保健指南”。其中有一些很好的、可幫助可能感到焦慮或抑鬱的人的技巧和策略，幫助應對的網站和應用程序，以及在需要時可以尋求進一步幫助的熱線電話。請知道您並不孤單。我們在這裡支持您，也請繼續彼此支持。如果您需要與他人談談您的感覺，請與朋友、家人、AUSD老師、AUSD工作人員、AUSD輔導員或行政人員聯繫，或利用所提供的其中一項資源。在學校關閉的這段艱難時期，我們看到了如此多的愛與支持，也受到了許多願意提供幫助的人的鼓舞。請繼續這樣做。即使您自己不需要任何支持，請想想可能需要的人。通過簡訊、電話或視頻與他們聯繫。簡單地打個招呼、問候他們、提供支持、或者只是分享一個笑聲和一句安慰的話。我們的校園是關閉的，但我們的心依舊敞開。

 

請每週一在電子郵件和社交媒體帖子中查找這些寶貴的心理健康支持和保健資源。如果您想加入對話，並在我們的社交媒體平臺上與我們分享的話，我們一直在社交媒體上使用#Schoolsclosedheartsopen井號標籤，我們也將開始使用#MentalhealthmondaysAUSD。 

 

我們仍然致力於更新我們專用的冠狀病毒網頁，提供新的資源和資訊。您可以在我們的網站上查看此第十九次的通訊（中英文），以及我們之前發送給所有家長和教職員工的通訊。如果您或您認識的人需要其他語言的支持，請讓我們知道。我們也鼓勵您關注我們的臉書網頁和推特網頁，我們將在那裡分享其他非緊急的資訊和阿凱迪亞聯合學區的新聞。我們為我們的學生、教職員工、家庭和社區感到驕傲，並且知道我們將會一起度過這個難關。您並不孤單。我們在這裡為您和彼此服務。

 

誠摯地，

亞凱迪亞聯合學區

 

Update 18 Published Monday, April 20, 2020, 5:56 p.m.

Good evening Arcadia Unified Parents and Community,

 

 

We hope you and your family are doing well. Once again, we genuinely appreciate your support of our students and staff during this unique transition. Update 18 is a video interview with Superintendent Dr. Vannasdall. 

 

Dr. Vannasdall talks with AUSD Chief Communications Officer Ryan Foran about our Emergency Guided Distance Learning, graduation, summer school, next school year, and more. We hope this virtual video update provides more perspective, insights, and information into the thought process of where we are right now and the factors being discussed and considered. This is a lengthy video update to hopefully inform you, but there is no critical or urgent information within it that must be watched immediately. https://youtu.be/881MUmvK8ko 

 

We remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our eighteenth, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. We are very proud of our students, staff, families, and community, and know we will all get through this together. Stay strong and be well. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District

 

 

 

Update 17 Published Saturday, April 11, 2020, 6:56 p.m.

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Parents and Community,

 

We hope you and your family are doing well. We continue to be touched by the ongoing support our remarkable community continues to provide us and the rest of our Arcadia neighbors. We remain optimistic about the trajectory of the coronavirus curve, and appreciate everyone’s willingness to make the health and safety of our students, staff, community, and world our top priority right now. While we are trending in the right direction, we remain steadfast in our current health and social distancing protocols for the foreseeable future to ensure the safety of our students and staff. With our school campuses being physically closed for the remainder of the school year, and as we shift our focus to academics again upon the return from Spring Break, we wanted to provide additional information about our ongoing Emergency Guided Distance Learning for students. 

 

The following information regarding our Emergency Guided Distance Learning Plan was created in collaboration with our teachers and administrators from each level, including elementary, middle, and high school. We are greatly appreciative of all the work our teachers, staff, and administrators have been doing, even during Spring Break, to continue to support our students during this unprecedented time. The subsequent details and communication of our Emergency Guided Distance Learning Plan were also created in collaboration with the Arcadia Teachers Association. 

 

Emergency Guided Distance Learning Plan Details: 

Arcadia Unified School District’s COVID-19 pandemic crisis Emergency Guided Distance Learning Plan has been collaboratively developed with teachers and administrators from each level within AUSD.  This communication is intended to provide a broad perspective on this plan. Individual school sites and teachers know their students best and will communicate more specific learning expectations moving forward.  We incorporated the descriptor Emergency Guided Distance Learning Plan as the article linked below seems to accurately describe education currently.

 

http://ajjuliani.com/this-is-not-online-or-distance-learning/

 

Arcadia Unified is approaching the current emergency guided distance learning reality balancing opportunity, equity and empathy for our students and families.  The variability of what are now essentially 9,200 one-room school houses (parent/guardian homes) means our distance learning plan must incorporate flexibility and grace for our students, families and educators.

 

Arcadia Unified is proud to be home to many medical, first responder and educational professional families.  These families are on the front lines of this pandemic and we are highly empathetic to this reality. A one size fits all solution that works for very few in the best of conditions will be even less impactful now.  This plan is not intended to replicate a normal 5-7 hour school day in your child's classroom. Rather it is intended to provide opportunities for emergency guided distance learning with regular feedback and grading. This means some assignments may be given for feedback and/or growth, while others may be graded as communicated in advance by the teacher. Emergency distance learning plans will be incorporated by teachers as soon as possible with additional opportunities for technical training taking place April 13-17 if needed. Training will be managed through school sites with support from instructional coaches and district personnel.

 

We are sensitive to the differing needs of students, parents, families and educators.  With that mindset, teachers will communicate their weekly Emergency Guided Distance Learning Plans to students and parents each week with a goal of at least two live or recorded teacher connections per week.  Teachers needing technical support will be provided ongoing training. Their weekly plan will outline specific connection opportunities for students and parents for that week. Teachers will be in frequent and regular communication with students each week; this communication may be in different forms. Teacher and student connection opportunities may include but are not limited to:

Google doc feedback                                             Screencastify presentations

Office hours to meet individual needs                    Youtube videos of teacher/subject content

Class surveys

Seesaw

Google Classroom chats

Email

Google Classroom hangouts

Zoom

Remind

Class Dojo

Youtube videos (content or subject specific)

 

Grading: 

Students are expected to engage in assignments to the best of their ability in consideration of differing needs in the current situation. Evaluation/grading of assignments will serve to improve student grades and/or movement towards proficiency from the time of school closure. Consistent with the guidance from the California Department of Education (CDE), students in AUSD will be held harmless academically during this time; however, students are expected to engage in the learning experiences. Hold harmless means that a student’s grade shall not drop below what they were earning as of the school closure on March 13. 

 

Credit: 

High school students will receive credit for courses in which they were enrolled and receiving a passing grade before the school closure, consistent with the CDE’s hold harmless policy.  Any student who was not passing a course at the start of the school closure may use the remainder of the school year to raise their grade by working with their teacher on their Emergency Guided Distance Learning Plan.

 

During this time of emergency distance learning, we continue to lean on our values as a District. Empathy, collaboration, learning from failure, creativity and thinking critically are framing our interactions and decisions.  While navigating these uncharted waters, we believe these values and the innovative culture they embody will help us identify and celebrate, unimagined before this crisis, possibilities for students. Thank you to our students, teachers, parents and community for their continued grace and space with each other during this time.

 

FAQ:

If I have a question about my child’s work who should I contact?

• Before school closures, individual teachers assigned and collected student work for feedback and/or evaluation (grading) when appropriate.  During this school closure period we believe teachers and parents should work together to support students during this emergency distance learning time. If you have a question regarding your child’s work or experience, please contact their teacher directly.

 

Will my child’s grade be impacted?

• Consistent with guidelines from the California Department of Education, AUSD students, including their grades, will be held harmless.  Students may have the opportunity to raise their grade by participating in the emergency distance learning assignments and experiences prepared by their teacher.  As mentioned above, every assignment may not receive a formal grade. Please clarify with your teacher if you have a question regarding grading for a specific course.  

 

How long should my child spend each day participating in emergency distance learning assignments and experiences prepared by the teacher?  Please watch the short video regarding academic work times for students and parents.

• As the parent/guardian, you know your child best and how long they can or should spend on a given task.  Our general daily recommendation is as follows:

• Elementary 1-2 hours of academics work per day
• Middle School 2-3 hours of academic work per day
• High School 3-4 hours of academic work per day

 

If you have a question or concern regarding your teacher’s specific learning plan, please contact your teacher directly.  

 

Commitment to Communications: 

Further communications and guidance will continue to come directly from schools to further support our students and parents. We also remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage with new resources and information. You can view this communication, our seventeenth, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous updates we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional non-urgent information and Arcadia Unified news. Thank you all for the compassionate support of our students, staff, families, and community. Your support has been critical to our success as a district during this new and innovative era in education. Thank you. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District

 

 

Update 16 Published Wednesday, April 1, 2020, 7:56 p.m.

Good evening Arcadia Unified Parents and Community,

 

I hope you are all doing well during these challenging times. The safety of our students, staff, families, and community continues to be our top priority and driving force as we navigate these unprecedented times. We wanted to provide another update with additional information for you. It’s been a busy 24 hours with our state leaders making significant announcements. State health and education officials have made it clear stating that the safest place for everyone continues to be at home. Today, Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools Debra Duardo recommended that schools remain physically closed for the rest of the academic year. Based on that recommendation, Arcadia Unified school campuses will be physically closed for the remainder of the school year, but our distance learning and support for our students will continue. 

 

Schools Physically Closed for Rest of the School Year, Distance Learning Continues

“Our public health leaders have made it clear that the peak of this pandemic is yet to come. As social distancing practices remain vital, the safety of students and staff must continue to be our top priority,” Duardo said. “Deciding now to keep campuses closed for the remainder of the school year allows our education community to focus on accelerating learning in a remote environment and finding new ways to engage and connect with students.” You can read her entire statement here. 

 

We recognize that this decision comes with many challenges. Remote learning is a new experience for all of us. Our leadership team, in collaboration with our teachers and staff, work each day with the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE) and the California Department of Education (CDE) to continue to identify solutions and innovations to support this new learning environment. 

 

Today’s news comes after California’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond sent an email to county superintendents yesterday saying, "it appears that students will not be returning to campus before the end of the school year as a result of the social distancing guidelines and safety of the students.”  You can read a full article about his comments here. As we also mentioned in Update 15 last night, most media outlets were reporting this information before district superintendents knew about it. You can watch Thurmond’s full press briefing from today via this link. 

 

Additional Questions

Like most of you, we have suspected physically closing our campuses for the remainder of the school year might be a possibility, and have been preparing for the possibility of both returning to school and contingency plans for an extended closure. Arcadia Unified is well prepared to continue to support our students during this extended closure. We realize today’s announcement naturally brings more questions, and we will continue to seek guidance from LACOE and work on providing those answers. Some of those questions are in regard to graduation, grades, and other scheduled events and campus activities. As additional guidance is provided and logistics are coordinated, we will provide further information as soon as possible. Each of our schools will also continue to communicate with you on particular issues that are specific to each school. We are very proud of our staff for continuing to adapt to new circumstances as they come, and we are confident that we will all continue to do so to ensure our students have the best educational experience possible this year. 

 

We are expecting further guidance from the CDE and LACOE about distance learning, grades, and transcripts in the coming days. Our teachers and staff have done an incredible job navigating this unprecedented time, and we are committed to continuing to support our students' educational needs. We are also greatly appreciative of our students and parents as you continue to demonstrate remarkable resolve. Please remember, it is important for students to connect with their teachers and classmates regularly. We need to keep our lines of communication and collaboration open. We know this situation can be stressful. Please reach out to your child’s teacher and other support staff if you need assistance. We are here for you and your children. 

 

Free Meals Continue

We are planning to continue to provide free meals for our students who need them. The grab-and-go meals are available Monday-Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. in the Arcadia Performing Arts Center parking lot, located on the Arcadia High School campus. For more information, please visit our website. The free meal service will halt for Spring Break, but resume after the break. We are very appreciative of our Nutrition Services team and many volunteers who are helping to feed our families.  

 

Spring Break

A reminder that our Spring Break is next week, April 6 through April 10. During that week, we will have some staff continuing to work, but it is still a well-deserved break for our hard-working students and staff. Further guidance on distance learning will be provided after Spring Break. 

 

Accurate Communications in Rapid News Cycle

Our goal from the very first Update we sent at the end of January was to provide you with timely, accurate, and transparent information. Our goal remains the same today as we are in the midst of our third week of school closures and the fourth month of Coronavirus Updates. As public officials make announcements in real-time with often minimal guidance on implementation, we want to make you aware of the information while also knowing we are still awaiting further guidance from the Los Angeles County Office of Education. We provide links to full statements or other credible information not only to provide you with additional resources and information but for transparency purposes. We also want to be honest that we do not have all the answers to every question, but we have an amazing team of caring educators who are working around the clock to help answer questions and concerns. We completely understand and empathize with any frustration you may feel in these rapid news cycles. It’s often a balance for us in regard to providing you with timely yet thorough information. 

 

Commitment to Communications 

We remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage on a nearly daily basis with new resources and credible information. We encourage you to view our webpage as it has further information in regard to recent protocols, procedures, and already implemented precautions Arcadia Unified is taking to help keep our students, staff, and community safe. You can view this communication, our sixteenth, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous communications we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional coronavirus information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, or encourage others to do so, to ensure receipt of our communications. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available. Thank you all for the caring support of our students, staff, families, and community. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District

 

 

阿凱迪亞聯合學區的家長和社區，晚安！

 

我希望您在這充滿挑戰的時刻一切安好。在我們駕馭這個前所未有的時期時，我們學生、教職員工、家庭和社區的安全仍然是我們的首要任務和驅動力。我們希望為您提供另一個有關其他信息的資訊更新。我們州的領導人在過去24小時裡忙於發佈重要的公告。州的衛生和教育官員已經明確指出，每個人最安全的地方仍然是在家裡。今天，洛杉磯縣學校總監Debra Duardo建議學校在本學年剩餘的時間裡保持校園關閉。根據這一建議，阿凱迪亞聯合學區的學校校園在本學年剩餘的時間裡將關閉，但我們對學生的遠程學習和支持將會繼續下去。

 

學校校園在本學年剩餘的時間裡關閉，遠程學習繼續進行

「我們的公共衛生領導人已經明確表明，這種大流行性疾病的高峰尚未到來。由於社交疏離的實踐仍然至關重要，因此學生和教職員工的安全必須繼續是我們的首要任務。」 Duardo 說。「現在決定在本學年剩餘的時間裡保持校園關閉可使得我們的教育社區能夠專注於在遠程的環境中加速學習，並找到與學生互動和聯繫的新方法。」您可以在此處閱讀她的全部聲明。

 

我們認識到，這一決定帶來了許多挑戰。遠程學習是我們所有人的新體驗。我們的教師和員工與我們的領導團隊共同協作，我們的領導團隊每天與洛杉磯縣教育局 （LACOE） 和加州教育部 （CDE） 合作，繼續尋求解決方案和創新措施來支持這一新的學習環境。

 

今天的新聞是在加州公共教育總監Tony Thurmond昨天向縣級總監發送了一封郵件後發佈的，這封郵件說：「由於社交疏離指引和學生的安全，看來學生不會在學年結束之前返回校園。」您可以在此處閱讀關於他的評論的整篇文章。正如我們昨晚在第十五次資訊更新中所提到的那樣，大多數的媒體在學區總監知道之前就已經報導了這一資訊。您可以通過此連結觀看Tony Thurmond今天的完整新聞簡報會。

 

其他問題

和你們大多數人一樣，我們已懷疑到在學年剩餘的時間裡關閉校園是有可能的，並且我們一直在為重返學校和延長關閉期間的應急計劃做準備。阿凱迪亞聯合學區已做好充分的準備，在此次延長關閉期間繼續支持我們的學生。我們認識到，今天的公告自然會帶來更多的問題，我們將繼續尋求LACOE的指引，並努力提供這些答案。其中一些問題與畢業、成績以及其他預定活動和校園活動有關。當我們獲得額外的指引並且後勤工作協調後，我們將盡快提供進一步的資訊。我們的每一所學校也將就每一所學校的具體問題與您溝通。我們為我們的教職員工在不斷出現的新環境中繼續適應這些環境而感到非常自豪，並且我們有信心我們都將繼續這樣做，以確保我們的學生在今年能有最好的教育經驗。

 

我們期待CDE和LACOE在未來的幾天內對遠程學習、成績和成績單提供進一步的指引。我們的老師和工作人員在應對這個前所未有的時刻，已經做了令人難以置信的工作，並且我們致力於繼續支持我們學生的教育需求。我們也非常感謝我們的學生和家長，因為你們繼續表現出非凡的决心。請記住，學生定期與老師和同學聯繫是很重要的。我們需要保持溝通和協作的暢通。我們知道這種情況可能會帶來很大的壓力。如果您需要幫助，請聯繫您孩子的老師和其他支持人員。我們在這裡為您和您的孩子服務。

 

繼續提供免費餐點

我們計畫繼續為有需要的學生提供免費餐點。星期一至星期五上午11:00至下午1:00我們在阿凱迪亞高中校園內的阿凱迪亞表演藝術中心停車場提供隨取隨走的餐點。欲瞭解更多資訊，請訪問我們的網站。春假期間，免費餐點服務將暫停，但假期結束後將恢復供餐。我們非常感謝我們的營養服務團隊和許多幫助我們為家庭提供餐點的志願者。

 

春假

在此提醒大家，我們的春假是下週，4月6日至4月10日。在這一週，我們將會有一些工作人員繼續工作，但對於辛勤工作的學生和教職員工來說，這仍然是一個應得的假期。有關遠程學習的進一步指引將會在春假之後提供。

 

快速新聞週期中的準確溝通

從一月底發送第一個資訊更新開始，我們的目標是為您提供及時、準確和透明的資訊。當我們處於學校關閉的第三週和冠狀病毒資訊更新的第四個月之時，我們的目標至今仍然保持不變。由於政府官員在實時發佈公告時通常很少提供實施指引，我們希望讓您瞭解這些資訊的同時，您也知道我們仍在等待洛杉磯縣教育局的進一步指引。我們提供完整的公告或其他可靠資訊的鏈接，不僅是為了為您提供額外的資源和資訊，而且也是為了透明的目的。我們也希望坦白地說，我們並沒有所有問題的答案，但是我們有一支由有愛心的教育工作者組成的出色團隊，他們晝夜工作，幫助回答問題和關注事項。我們完全理解並體惜您在這些快速的新聞週期中可能感受到的挫折感。在向您提供及時但並不詳盡的資訊方面，這通常是我們採取的一種平衡措施。

 

對溝通的承諾

我們保持繼續致力幾乎每天更新我們專用的冠狀病毒網頁，提供新的資源和可靠的資訊。我們鼓勵您查看我們的網頁，因為它有更多關於最新規定、程序和阿凱迪亞聯合學區為了幫助保持我們學生、教職員工和社區的安全而已經實施的預防措施信息。您可以在我們的網站上查看此第十六次的通訊（中英文），以及我們之前發送給所有家長和教職員工的通訊。如果您或您認識的人需要其他語言的支持，請讓我們知道。我們也鼓勵您關注我們的臉書網頁和推特網頁，我們將在那裡分享其他冠狀病毒的資訊和阿凱迪亞聯合學區的新聞。您可以在此處登記加入我們阿凱迪亞聯合學區社區電子郵件名單，或者鼓勵他人這樣做，以確保收到我們的通訊。隨著更多資訊的獲得，我們將繼續為您做資訊的更新。感謝大家對我們的學生、教職員工、家庭和社區的關心與支持。

 

誠摯地，

阿凱迪亞聯合學區

 

 

Update 15 Published Tuesday, March 31, 2020, 8:29 p.m.

 

Good evening Arcadia Unified Parents and Community,

 

We hope everyone is well, and we continue to be very appreciative of your support during these unprecedented times. There has been some late-breaking news tonight that we wanted to share with you as soon as possible. California’s State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond sent an email to county superintendents saying, "it appears that students will not be returning to campus before the end of the school year as a result of the social distancing guidelines and safety of the students.”  You can read a full article about his comments here. 

 

It appears the media may have received this information before many district superintendents actually did. While it’s not a directive and no clear decision has been made yet, we wanted to let you know as news is spreading rapidly via both traditional and social media. Like most of you, we have suspected closing schools for the remainder of the year might be a possibility, and have been preparing for the possibility. 

 

Regardless if our school campuses are physically open or closed for the remainder of the year, we are prepared to continue to support our students in every way possible. Our teachers and staff have done an incredible job navigating this unprecedented time, and we are committed to continuing to support our students' educational needs. We are also greatly appreciative of our students and parents as they continue to demonstrate remarkable resolve.

 

We remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage on a nearly daily basis with new resources and credible information. We encourage you to view our webpage as it has further information in regard to recent protocols, procedures, and already implemented precautions Arcadia Unified is taking to help keep our students, staff, and community safe. You can view this communication, our fifteenth, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous communications we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional coronavirus information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, or encourage others to do so, to ensure receipt of our communications. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available. Thank you all for the caring support of our students, staff, families, and community. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District

 

 

 

Update 14 Published Tuesday, March 24, 2020, 4:16 p.m.

 

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified parents and community,

 

As we enter our second week of school closures and continue to navigate and innovate virtually, Update 14 attempts to do the same. Instead of our typical written update, we created a remote interview Q&A video with Arcadia Unified Superintendent Dr. David Vannasdall. 

 

Dr. Vannasdall talks with AUSD Chief Communications Officer Ryan Foran about school closures, distance learning, innovative teaching, health and safety, and more. We hope this virtual video update provides more perspective, insights, and information into the process of distance learning and the many aspects of school closures. 

 

We also remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage on a nearly daily basis with new resources and credible information. We encourage you to view our webpage as it has further information in regard to recent protocols, procedures, and already implemented precautions Arcadia Unified is taking to help keep our students, staff, and community safe. You can view this communication, our fourteenth, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous communications we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional coronavirus information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, or encourage others to do so, to ensure receipt of our communications. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available. Once again, thank you all. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District  

 

冠狀病毒第十四次資訊更新--Vannasdall博士的視頻答問

 

阿凱迪亞聯合學區的家長和社區，午安！  

 

隨著我們進入學校關閉的第二週，並繼續以虛擬方式應變和創新時，第十四次資訊更新也嘗試如此做。我們創建了一個與阿凱迪亞聯合學區總監David Vannasdall博士的遠程訪談答問視頻，以代替我們通常的書面更新。

 

Vannasdall 博士與阿凱迪亞聯合學區首席通信官Ryan Foran就學校關閉、遠程學習、創新教學、健康和安全，以及更多方面進行了交談。我們希望這次的虛擬視頻更新能為遠程學習的過程以及學校關閉的許多方面提供更多的觀點、見解和資訊。

 

我們也繼續致力幾乎每天更新我們專用的冠狀病毒網頁，提供新的資源和可靠的資訊。我們鼓勵您查看我們的網頁，因為它有更多關於最新規定、程序和阿凱迪亞聯合學區為了幫助保持我們學生、教職員工和社區的安全而已經實施的預防措施信息。您可以在我們的網站上查看此第十四次的通訊（中英文），以及我們之前發送給所有家長和教職員工的通訊。如果您或您認識的人需要其他語言的支持，請讓我們知道。我們也鼓勵您關注我們的臉書網頁和推特網頁，我們將在那裡分享其他冠狀病毒的資訊和阿凱迪亞聯合學區的新聞。您可以在此處登記加入我們阿凱迪亞聯合學區社區電子郵件名單，或者鼓勵他人這樣做，以確保收到我們的通訊。隨著更多資訊的獲得，我們將繼續為您做資訊的更新。再次感謝大家。

 

誠摯地，

阿凱迪亞聯合學區

 

Update 13 Published Friday, March 20, 2020, 6:56 p.m.

 

Good evening Arcadia Unified Parents and Community, 

 

As we end our first week of school closures, we wanted to provide another update to ensure you have the latest information from us. A “Safer at Home” order has been put into place for Los Angeles County, and Governor Newsom also issued a “Stay at Home” order last night. The county order has been put into place for a month, while the state order is “until further notice.”  

 

School Closures Extended Until May 5

With these latest orders, and to continue to follow the recommendation of the Los Angeles County Office of Education (LACOE), we will extend our district and campus closures. As of now, we will plan on reopening schools on Tuesday, May 5, 2020. You can read more about LACOE’s recommendation here. Earlier in the week, Governor Newsom projected that schools might not return until the summer. While no definitive timelines have been set by the county or state beyond May 5, we are continuing to work on contingency plans for the possibility of extended closures. Like we have done in the past, as soon as we know that information, we will provide it to you. 

 

While our physical campuses are closed, our teachers and staff are still committed to working remotely and providing optional online opportunities for our students. As we stated in Update 11, our teachers and staff acted very quickly to provide the following for students and families: 

 

• Optional Distance Learning Opportunities for Students 

• Many teachers and staff have already provided optional coursework and enrichment opportunities for students. More will continue to do so. 
• Our staff has also created a special website with additional optional resources for all of our students, including Special Education and English Language Learners, via http://bit.ly/ausdonlineoptions. This website will continue to be updated.  
• For now, students will not be graded, penalized, or held accountable for instruction or learning materials provided during this time of school closures, all offerings are optional. 

• All students, including non-AUSD students, may utilize these educational resources

 

As we now plan for an extended closure, we will continue to work with the Los Angeles County Office of Education, our teachers, and staff to provide further guidelines on the learning opportunities for all of our students. This update will be available after spring break. More information will be provided at that time. 

 

State Testing

All standardized testing has been canceled for the remainder of the school year per state and federal recommendations.  

 

Arcadia Unified Emergency Resolution 

Earlier in the week, our Board of Education passed an Emergency Resolution. This resolution, No. 1399, enables our Superintendent, Dr. David Vannasdall, “to take all appropriate action to respond to the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic” without a prior Board of Education approval. This resolution was enacted to further protect our students and staff. You can read the entire resolution here. 

 

To continue to follow our local and state guidelines, our Board of Education meeting on Tuesday, March 24, 2020, will be a virtual meeting. We are still finalizing the logistics of the meeting; information will be available on our website as soon as it is ready. 

 

Work Continues for Staff

While the workplace has changed for most of us in our country, we want to provide some information and context on the work that is still being performed throughout the District. We are very appreciative of our dedicated employees who continue serving our students and their colleagues. Nutrition Services is serving meals to students; our custodial staff has been essential in helping to provide proper sanitation for Nutrition Services and maintaining safe and clean campuses district-wide; teachers are still working to support their students and collaborating with each other and staff; District departments like Payroll Services are still working; the Superintendent’s Executive Team continues with daily meetings and continues to participate in daily teleconferences with school district superintendents from across L.A. County and education officials, monitoring local, state and national press briefings to ensure proper adaptation of the latest recommendations, guidelines, and orders.  

 

A Message to Students from Superintendent Dr. Vannasdall

As we are all dealing with this unprecedented situation, we know our students, in particular, are sensitive to this challenging time. Dr. Vannasdall sent a video message to our students earlier this week to provide a calm voice and acknowledgment of what they are going through, along with a message of admiration and appreciation. It was emailed to all middle and high school students and can be viewed here or on our Facebook page. 

 

Schools Closed, Hearts Open

We continue to be in awe of you, our parents, students, staff, and community as we all navigate this together. We will continue to communicate with you and provide you as much information as possible in a timely manner. While we don’t have all the answers at this time, which can be frustrating for all of us, we will continue to do everything we can to answer questions, and more importantly, continue to be here for you and our students. Our schools may be closed, but our hearts remain open. That’s our continued promise to you. 

 

We also remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage on a nearly daily basis with new resources and credible information. We encourage you to view our webpage as it has further information in regard to recent protocols, procedures, and already implemented precautions Arcadia Unified is taking to help keep our students, staff, and community safe. You can view this communication, our thirteenth, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous communications we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional coronavirus information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, or encourage others to do so, to ensure receipt of our communications. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available. Once again, thank you all. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

阿凱迪亞聯合學區的家長和社區，晚安！  

 

在我們學校關閉的第一週結束時，我們希望提供另一個更新，以確保您獲得我們最新的資訊。洛杉磯縣已經下達了“留在家中更安全”的命令，並且紐森州長昨晚也發佈了“待在家裡”的命令。縣的命令是執行一個月，而州的命令是“直到進一步的通知為止”。

 

學校關閉時間延長至5月5日

根據這些最新的命令，並繼續遵循洛杉磯縣教育辦公室（LACOE）的建議，我們將延長我們學區和校園的關閉時間。截至目前為止，我們計畫在2020年5月5日（星期二）重新開放學校。您可以在此處閱讀更多關於洛杉磯教育辦公室的建議。本週早些時候，紐森州長預測學校可能要到夏天才能開放。雖然縣或州政府還沒有設定5月5日之後的明確時間表，但我們正在繼續為延長關閉時間的可能性制定應急計畫。就像我們過去所做的那樣，一旦我們知道那些資訊後，我們會將資訊提供給您。

 

雖然我們的校園已經關閉，但我們的老師和員工仍然致力於遠距工作，並為學生提供可選擇的在線機會。如同我們在第十一次資訊更新中所述，我們的老師和工作人員已迅速地採取行動來為學生和家庭提供以下的服務：

 

• 為學生提供可選擇的遠距學習機會

• 許多老師和員工已經為學生提供了可選擇的課程和充實的機會。更多的教職員工將會繼續這樣做。
• 我們的教職員工也通過http://bit.ly/ausdonlineoptions為我們所有的學生（包括特殊教育和英語學習者）創建了一個有可選資源的特別網站。我們將繼續更新這個網站。
• 目前，在學校關閉的期間，學生不會因提供的教學或學習材料而被評分、懲罰或問責，所有的課程都是可選的。

• 所有學生，包括不是阿凱迪亞聯合學區的學生，都可以利用這些教育資源。

 

由於我們現在計畫延長關閉的時間，我們將繼續與洛杉磯縣教育辦公室、我們的老師和員工合作，為我們所有的學生提供學習機會的進一步指南。此項更新將在春假後提供。届時將提供更多的資訊。

 

州測試

根據州和聯邦政府的建議，在學年剩餘的時間內所有標準化測試均已取消。

 

阿凱迪亞聯合學區的緊急決議

本週早些時候，我們的教育委員會通過了一項緊急決議。這項第1399號決議使得我們的學區總監David Vannasdall博士能够「採取一切適當的行動，以應對冠狀病毒COVID-19大疫情」，而無需事先獲得教育委員會的批准。這項決議的制定是為了進一步保護我們的學生和教職員工。您可以在此處閱讀整個決議。

 

為了繼續遵循我們地方和州政府的指導方針，我們2020年3月24日（星期二）的教育委員會會議將是一次虛擬會議。我們仍在最後確定會議的後勤工作。一旦準備就緒，我們的網站上將提供有關資訊。

 

教職員工繼續工作

雖然我們國家大多數人的工作場所已經發生了變化，但我們希望提供一些有關整個學區仍在進行之工作的一些資訊和狀況。我們非常感謝我們敬業的員工，他們繼續為我們的學生和他們的同事服務。營養服務部在為學生提供餐點；我們的維護保管人員在為營養服務部幫助提供適當的衛生工作以及維護整個學區校園的安全和清潔方面起著至關重要的作用；教師仍在努力支持他們的學生，並與彼此和工作人員合作；薪資服務等學區部門仍在工作；學區總監的執行團隊繼續舉行每日會議，並繼續參加與洛杉磯縣各學區總監和教育官員的每日電話會議，監測地方、州和國家新聞簡報會，以確保對最新的建議、指導方針和命令進行適當的調整。

 

學區總監Vannasdall博士給學生的信息

當我們都在應對這種前所未有的情況時，我們知道特別是我們的學生對這個充滿挑戰的時刻很敏感。Vannasdall博士在本週早些時候向我們的學生發送了一條視頻信息，以冷靜的聲音表達對他們正在經歷的事情的認知，同時也表達了對他們的欽佩和讚賞。它已通過電子郵件發送給所有初中和高中學生，並可以在此處或在我們的Facebook 網頁上查看。

 

學校關閉了，但心依舊敞開

當我們一起面對這個情況時，我們繼續對您、我們的家長、學生、教職員工和社區表示欽佩。我們將繼續與您溝通，並及時向您提供盡可能多的資訊。雖然我們現在還沒有所有的答案，這可能會讓我們所有人感到沮喪，但我們將繼續盡一切努力回答問題，並且更重要的是，繼續為您和我們的學生服務。我們的學校也許關閉了，但我們的心依舊敞開。這是我們對您的持續承諾。

 

我們也繼續致力於幾乎每天更新我們專用的冠狀病毒網頁，提供新的資源和可靠的資訊。我們鼓勵您查看我們的網頁，因為它有更多關於最新的規定、程序和阿凱迪亞聯合學區為了幫助保持我們學生、員工和社區的安全而已經實施的預防措施信息。您可以在我們的網站上查看此第十三次的通訊（中英文），以及我們之前發送給所有家長和員工的通訊。如果您或您認識的人需要其他語言的支持，請讓我們知道。我們也鼓勵您關注我們的臉書網頁和推特網頁，我們將在那裡分享其他冠狀病毒的資訊和阿凱迪亞聯合學區的新聞。您可以在此處登記加入我們阿凱迪亞聯合學區社區電子郵件名單，或者鼓勵他人這樣做，以確保收到我們的通訊。隨著更多資訊的提供，我們將繼續為您做資訊的更新。再次感謝大家。

 

誠摯地，

阿凱迪亞聯合學區

 

Update 12 Published Tuesday, March 17, 2020, 5:59 p.m.

 

Good evening Arcadia Unified Parents and Community, 

 

As we enter our first week of school closures, we wanted to provide a brief update to ensure you have the latest information as soon as possible. To continue to follow the county, state, and federal guidelines, and to be aware and respectful of our school year calendar, we will be extending our schools and district closure for an additional week. This will have us closed through 4/3/20. As you likely know, our Spring Break is the following week, 4/6/20 through 4/10/20. As of now, we are planning on our schools reopening on Monday, 4/13/20. This could change, as we all know how fast and fluid this has been. 

 

This is a brief update because we wanted to inform you as soon as possible after the decision was made. We will provide additional updates with more information, but we wanted you to know the latest timeline about school closures as quickly as possible to help you and your family plan accordingly. Please refer to Update 11 for more information about meals for students during the closure, and regarding optional online distant learning opportunities for students. 

 

We remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage on a nearly daily basis with new resources and credible information. We encourage you to view our webpage as it has further information in regard to recent protocols, procedures, and already implemented precautions Arcadia Unified is taking to help keep our students, staff, and community safe. You can view this communication, our twelfth, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous communications we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional coronavirus information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, or encourage others to do so, to ensure receipt of our communications. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available. Once again, thank you all. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

 

Update 11 Published Sunday, March 15, 2020, 5:20 p.m.

 

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Parents and Community, 

 

As we continue to navigate these unprecedented times, we will continue to update you with new information as often as possible. As you know from our previous update, all of our schools will be closed for the next two weeks beginning on Monday, 3/16/20.

 

While schools will be closed, we are committed to helping serve our students and families during this time of need. To support our students and families while we are closed, we plan on implementing the following services: 

 

• Free Meals for Students on Free and Reduced Meals Program

• Nutrition Services will have a drive-through, free meal service available at Arcadia High School starting on Wednesday, 3/18/20, from 11:00 a.m. through 1:00 p.m. 

• Eligible AUSD students must be present in the vehicle and do not need to exit the vehicle

• All people in the vehicle 18 years old or younger, even if not an AUSD student, will be given a free grab-and-go meal if they wish

• We ask you to take the meals off campus before enjoying them  

• More details will be emailed to eligible families and posted on our website

 

• Free Use of Chromebooks if Needed

• Elementary students who do not typically take their school-issued Chromebooks home can do so if needed. Limited Chromebooks will be available for students who don’t have access to a device at home. 
• Eligibility and pickup information will be sent directly to families from their school

 

• Optional Distance Learning Opportunities for Students 

• Many teachers and staff have already provided optional coursework and enrichment opportunities for students. More will continue to do so if possible. 
• Our staff has also created a special website with additional optional resources for all of our students, including Special Education and English Language Learners, via http://bit.ly/ausdonlineoptions. This website will continue to be updated.  
• Students will not be graded, penalized, or held accountable for instruction or learning materials provided during this time of school closures, all offerings are optional. We want to respect our teachers and staff who also have families.
• All students, including non-AUSD students, may utilize these educational resources

 

While we still face uncertain times, what we do know is that we have a remarkable and very caring team of District staff who will continue to support our students and families however possible. 

 

School Closures (All Schools Closed for Two Weeks):

As of now, all schools will be closed on Monday, 3/16/20, (a previously scheduled day off) and will remain closed for two weeks. As we know, this could change. All schools, sites, and the District office will be closed on Monday as planned. On Tuesday, 3/17/20, schools will be closed to students, but principals will be on campus to allow for staff to come if needed. Teachers can work from home and are not required to report to school. Limited staff will be reporting to work to help support our students and each other as needed. On Wednesday, 3/18/20, all schools will be closed, secured, and inaccessible to staff (with limited exceptions).  

 

Additional Closures in the City of Arcadia:

The City of Arcadia closed the Arcadia Community Center and the Arcadia Public Library to the public and non-essential personnel beginning Friday, 3/13/20. For more information on these closures and additional programs that will be impacted, you can visit the city’s website.  

 

A special note to our parents:

Simply put, thank you. Your support of our students and staff during this challenging time has been remarkable and greatly appreciated. We are grateful for your patience, trust, and collaboration as we all navigate this as one unified school district and community. We know these next two weeks and possibly longer will be challenging, and please know you have our commitment to continue to serve and support your children however we can. 

 

We remain committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage on a nearly daily basis with new resources and credible information. We encourage you to view our webpage as it has further information in regard to recent protocols, procedures, and already implemented precautions Arcadia Unified is taking to help keep our students, staff, and community safe. You can view this communication, our eleventh, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous communications we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional coronavirus information and Arcadia Unified news. Once again, thank you all.

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District

阿凱迪亞聯合學區家長和社區，午安！ 

 

隨著我們繼續應對這些前所未有的時期，我們將繼續盡可能地經常向您更新新的資訊。從我們之前的資訊更新中您知道，我們所有的學校將從3/16/20（星期一）開始持續關閉兩週。雖然學校將關閉，但我們承諾在這段有需要的期間，幫助服務我們的學生和家庭。為了在關閉期間為學生和家庭提供支持，我們計劃實施以下服務：

 

• 為符合免費和減價餐點計劃的學生提供免費餐點

• 營養服務部將於3/18/20（星期三）開始，上午11:00至下午1:00在阿凱迪亞高中提供免下車的免費餐點服務。

• 符合條件的阿凱迪亞聯合學區的學生必須在車內，但無需下車。

• 所有車內18歲或18歲以下的乘客，即使不是阿凱迪亞聯合學區的學生，如果他們希望的話，也可獲得免費的袋裝簡便午餐。
• 我們要求您把餐點帶離校園後再享用。
• 我們將通過電子郵件將細節發送給符合條件的家庭，並發佈在我們的網站上。

 

• 如果需要，可免費使用 Chromebook電腦

• 通常不會把學校發給的Chromebook電腦帶回家的小學生，如果有需要的話，他們可以這樣做。學區將提供有限數量的Chromebook電腦給那些在家中沒有設備可使用的學生。
• 資格和領取的信息將由學校直接發送給他們的家庭。

 

• 為學生提供可選的遠程學習機會

• 許多老師和員工已經為學生提供了可選的課程和充實的機會。如果可能，更多的教職員工將會繼續這樣做。
• 我們的教職員工也通過http://bit.ly/ausdonlineoptions為我們所有的學生（包括特殊教育和英語學習者）創建了一個有可選資源的特別網站。我們將繼續更新這個網站。
• 在學校關閉的期間，學生不會因提供的教學或學習材料而被評分、處罰或問責，所有提供的課程都是可選的。我們要尊重有家庭的老師和員工。
• 所有學生，包括不是阿凱迪亞聯合學區的學生，都可以利用這些教育資源。

 

雖然我們仍然面對不確定的時期，但我們知道的是，我們有一支傑出和非常有愛心的學區教職員工團隊，他們將盡可能地繼續支持我們的學生和家庭。

 

學校關閉（所有學校關閉兩週）：

截至目前為止，所有的學校將於3/16/20，星期一（原定放假日）關閉，並將持續關閉兩週。正如我們所知道的，這種情況可能會改變。所有學校、工作場所和學區辦公室都將按計劃在週一關閉。3/17/20（星期二），學校將對學生關閉，但是校長會在校園內，允許教職員工在必要時進入校園。教師可以在家工作，不必到學校報到。少數的員工將報到工作，並根據需要幫助支持我們的學生和彼此支持。3/18/20日（星期三），所有學校將關閉、上鎖，員工將無法進入（少數情況例外）。 

 

阿凱迪亞市其他的關閉信息：

從3/13/20（星期五）開始，阿凱迪亞市對公眾和非必要人員關閉了阿凱迪亞社區中心和阿凱迪亞公共圖書館。有關這些關閉和其他將受到影響之計畫的更多資訊，請訪問城市網站。 

 

對我們家長的特別致謝：

簡單地說，謝謝您。在這個充滿挑戰的時期，您對我們的學生和教職員工的支持是驚人和被由衷感謝的。當我們作為一個聯合學區和社區一起應對這個挑戰的時期時，我們感謝您的耐心、信任和協作。我們知道接下來的兩週，甚至更長的時間將是一個挑戰，請知道，我們承諾盡我們所能繼續為您的孩子提供服務和支持。

 

我們繼續致力於幾乎每天更新我們專用的冠狀病毒網頁，提供新的資源和可靠的資訊。我們鼓勵您查看我們的網頁，因為它有更多有關最新的規定、程序和阿凱迪亞聯合學區為了幫助保持我們學生、員工和社區的安全而已經實施之預防措施的更多信息。您可以在我們的網站上查看我們第十一次的通訊（中英文），以及我們之前發送給所有家長和員工的通訊。如果您或您認識的人需要其他語言的支持，請讓我們知道。我們也鼓勵您關注我們的臉書網頁和推特網頁，我們將在那裡分享其他冠狀病毒的資訊和阿凱迪亞聯合學區的新聞。

再次感謝大家。

 

誠摯地，

阿凱迪亞聯合學區

 

Update 10 Published Friday, March 13, 2020, 11:26 a.m.

Good afternoon Arcadia Unified Parents and Community, 

 

Things continue to move rapidly with the coronavirus, and we have another significant development today. At the recommendation of the Los Angeles County Office of Education, we will be closing all schools starting next week. We will remain open for the rest of today. As of now, the recommendation is to stay closed for two weeks. We will follow suit with these recommendations. We don’t have all the answers as of this moment, but to give you ample time to prepare for you and your families, we wanted to get you this information as soon as possible and before many of you leave work today. We will follow up with more information about possible distance learning options, and other details. 

 

The health and safety of our students and staff continue to be our highest priority and guide us as a district. We are very appreciative of all of you and your willingness to once again evolve with this very fluid situation. We will follow up as soon as possible with more details and will continue our open communications with you. 

 

We are committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage on a nearly daily basis with new resources, press briefings, and news articles. We encourage you to view our webpage as it has more information in regard to recent protocols, procedures, and already implemented precautions Arcadia Unified is taking to help keep our students, staff, and community safe. You can view this communication, our tenth, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous communications we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional coronavirus information and Arcadia Unified news. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District

 

 

Update 9 Published Thursday, March 12, 2020, 3:22 p.m.

 

Good Afternoon Arcadia Unified Parents and Community,

 

As you know, things are escalating fast with the coronavirus. California Governor Gavin Newsom has recommended canceling gatherings of 250 or more people and we will follow suit and cancel or postpone field trips, open houses, and non-essential gatherings that meet that threshold. These recommendations will continue through at least the end of March. CIF athletics will be postponed through the end of March as well. Public events taking place on our campuses will also be postponed or canceled. As other health and safety measures are enacted from county and state officials, we will continue to implement our pandemic plan accordingly and as needed. You can read more about today’s announcement from the Governor here. 

 

We will explore live streaming certain events, if possible, and do what we can to support our students and staff with any potential options. Schools will remain open and we will continue to stay open under the direction of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH). Once LACDPH deems that students will be safer not being at school, we will follow those guidelines. Today, at a press conference, county officials, including Los Angeles County Superintendent of Schools Debra Duardo, reiterated that schools are currently the safest place for students to be. We know many of our families work while their children are at school and depend on us for nutrition and supervision during the day among other aspects of support. We will continue to keep the health and safety of our students and staff our highest priority and work with and follow the recommendations from LACDPH. 

 

LACDPH said today, “Because closing schools disrupts many lives and may place our most vulnerable children at risk, significant efforts will be made to create safe environments at our schools that reduce the risk of transmission of COVID-19. However, should one or more students, teachers, or staff test positive for COVID-19 and they exposed others at school, the school will need to close. The LA County Department of Public Health will work with school administrators, teachers, parents, and students to monitor the situation closely, issue exclusion orders as needed, and determine what actions should be taken before the school can re-open. By working together, we can all do our part to support thriving children and healthy communities.” You can view more information on the LACDPH website here. 

 

Per the state and county recommendations, we have already begun limiting non-essential visitors on our campuses. We truly appreciate our community and families’ support and understanding as we navigate this difficult issue together. A special thanks to our remarkable staff and students who also continue to support, help, and work together. 

 

We are committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage on a nearly daily basis with new resources, press briefings, and news articles. We encourage you to view our webpage as it has more information in regard to recent protocols, procedures, and already implemented precautions Arcadia Unified is taking to help keep our students, staff, and community safe. You can view this communication, our ninth, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous communications we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional coronavirus information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, or encourage others to do so, to ensure receipt of our communications. We will continue to update you as more information becomes available. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District

 

 

Update 8 Published Tuesday, March 10, 2020, 5:07 p.m.

 

Dear Arcadia Unified Parents and Community,

 

We continue our commitment to provide you with the latest developments on the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and its impact on our school district. Our highest priority continues to be the health and safety of our students and staff. We have many dedicated staff members working extra hours at night and during the weekends to continue to plan, monitor, and communicate with all of you. We greatly appreciate all of their efforts, along with the many staff that are increasing cleaning and sanitation efforts throughout our schools. 

 

Arcadia Unified officials have also had meetings with top officials from the City of Arcadia, including the Arcadia Police and Fire Departments. Arcadia Unified staff have also conducted several planning meetings with district principals, superintendents, nurses, and other key personnel, with some staff meeting several times each day. We will continue to take these proactive steps as long as necessary. The coronavirus continues to be a very fluid situation. We know many of you have questions, and we will continue to try and address as many of them as possible in our Coronavirus Updates. This is the eighth update we have sent to date, and it entails new information we hope you find helpful. You can view all of our previous updates along with resources and links to credible education and health resources on our dedicated Coronavirus webpage.   

 

New Cases in Los Angeles County:

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) announced one new case today and two new cases of COVID-19 in Los Angeles County on Monday, 3/9/20, bringing the total number of cases for the county to 17. The risk level remains low for contracting the coronavirus in L.A. County. You can read the entire LACDPH press release here. Later Monday evening, the City of Long Beach announced its first three new cases.   

 

New Guidance for Schools from the California Department of Public Health and the California Department of Education, and Measures for Possible School Closures: 

This guidance is based on what is currently known about the transmission and severity of coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19). The California Department of Public Health (CDPH), in consultation with the California Department of Education (CDE), will update this guidance as needed and as additional information becomes available. This document is intended to be statewide guidance to help both school and public health officials in their decision-making process. Decisions by school officials and local public health officials should be determined by the specific circumstances in local jurisdictions. You can read this guidance document in its entirety here. 

 

If I decide not to send my student to school, will their absences be excused?

We understand the community’s concern about student health and safety. Some families have asked about keeping their child home based on the fear of contracting COVID-19 at school. This is certainly an option any family may consider. However, per California Education Code, schools are unable to mark an absence as excused for this reason. The standard absence protocol remains in place at this time. If a student is out for an extended period of time, a doctor’s note may be required. Any absence due to an agency-requested quarantine, self-isolation, or illness will be excused. We have collaborated with our students and families as unique situations arise, and will continue to do so. Thank you to the families who have worked with us to help alleviate concerns. 

 

Spring Break Travel:

As Spring Break approaches, we would like to remind you to please take all necessary precautions to protect yourselves and our community from this and any illness. Our Spring Break will be April 6-10. We are expecting further guidance from the Los Angeles County Office of Education; in the meantime, please know the following: 

 

• People who travel outside the country will be screened upon re-entry to the United States, as determined by federal and state officials. AUSD does not have the authority to monitor the travel of our students, staff, or community. 
• If you travel to mainland China or any country with COVID-19 travel advisories during the upcoming spring break, you will be subject to the above guidelines and any new guidelines that may be implemented. Visit the CDC website for a list of destinations with the risk of community spread of coronavirus and travel restrictions.
• If you travel to any affected countries, we urge you to follow all related guidelines to support the health and safety of our community. 

 

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health continues to recommend that the public do the following to protect themselves and others from respiratory illnesses:

 

• Stay home when you are sick.

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds, especially after going to the bathroom; before eating; and after blowing your nose, coughing, or sneezing.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands.
• Limit close contact, like kissing and sharing cups or utensils, with people who are sick.
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces using a regular household cleaning spray or wipe.
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash. If you do not have a tissue, use your sleeve (not your hands).
• Facemasks are most effective when used appropriately by health care workers and those directly caring for people who are sick and by people who are sick (source control).
• Get a flu immunization if you have not done so this season.

 

To see the increased precautions Arcadia Unified is taking to help keep our students and staff safe and healthy, such as increased disinfection measures in classrooms and high-traffic areas, please refer to Update 7 on our website. 

 

We sincerely appreciate our students, staff, parents, and community working together as we all navigate this difficult issue together. We are committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage on a nearly daily basis with new resources, press briefings, and news articles. You can view this communication, our eighth, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous communications we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional coronavirus information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, or encourage others to do so, to ensure receipt of our communications. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

 

Update 7 Published Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 7:07 p.m.

 

Dear Arcadia Unified Parents and Community,

 

We are continuing to monitor the novel coronavirus COVID-19 and wanted to provide another update and the latest information. There are six new cases that have been reported in Los Angeles County. With this news today, a local public health emergency was declared out of “an abundance of caution.” At this time, there is still no known cases of community spread in our area. "There's either a travel history to an area with an outbreak, there's exposure to known travelers coming from areas where there's an outbreak, or the person is in close contact with a confirmed case," said Dr. Barbara Ferrer, Director of the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health. You can read more details on today’s news via this article from NBC Los Angeles,  which also has the full video of today’s press conference. This evening, California also declared a statewide emergency.  

 

Since the first case of coronavirus in Los Angeles County was reported at the end of January, our custodial team has increased sanitation efforts in all of our schools and throughout the district. Our team will continue spending additional time and increasing its frequency of cleaning and disinfecting, especially in regard to high-traffic areas and touchpoints. These areas include the following:  

• Doors
• Classrooms
• Tabletops and desks
• Handrails and push bars
• Phones
• Water fountains
• Restrooms
• Light switches
• Cafeterias

In addition to these hygiene measures at schools and throughout the district, our transportation department will be increasing its cleaning protocols and will be wiping and disinfecting buses each school day. Our custodial and maintenance staff will also be provided with additional hygiene training with a focus on the coronavirus. 

We have reviewed, updated, and are ready to implement our pandemic plan if needed. Part of our plan includes the ability to continue to offer our students an education remotely if schools need to close. We are confident in our ability to do this if it becomes necessary, especially with every student and teacher in our district having access to their own Chromebook. We will continue to review and analyze our options and will remain in close contact with the Los Angeles County Office of Education and the California Department of Education for further guidance if this option is needed. 

Increased Precautionary Steps Arcadia Unified is Taking:

 

• An increased measure of disinfection in high-traffic areas and touchpoints, such as doors, restrooms, classrooms, and other common areas
• Ensuring all soap dispensers are continuously refilled and providing sanitation stations as needed
• Encouraging increased handwashing to our students and staff while at school
• Reviewed, updated, and prepared to implement our pandemic plan if needed
• Dedicating additional administrators and staff to help monitor, coordinate, and communicate
• Multiple daily meetings among staff to discuss, coordinate, prepare, and communicate 
• Continuing to work with local, county, and state medical and education officials to monitor the latest developments and coordinate our local efforts
• Continuing to update our dedicated Coronavirus Webpage and Facebook Page 
• Providing resources, such as this video which helps explain the coronavirus to kids 

 

New Health Protocol:

The LA County Department of Public Health (LACDPH) has also updated the criteria for identifying and excluding students who are ill. The LACDPH is asking that school districts include an additional criterion as follows:

• Productive moist cough (spewing respiratory droplets) – even without fever should stay home.

 

As always, AUSD will make every effort to assess for illness in a timely, efficient, and sensitive manner. We continue to remind parents to keep their children home if they are sick. You can view all of our health guidelines for when to keep your child home in our previous updates on our website.  

 

New Students:

Before new students enroll in any of our schools, they are asked about travel. Any families that have recently traveled internationally must have been in the United States for 14 days and healthy before enrolling and entering our schools. These precautionary measures are in addition to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel restrictions and monitoring at airports, including the Los Angeles International Airport. As always, we will continue to be welcoming and inviting to any new students and families who join us in AUSD.  

 

Our top priority is the health and safety of our students and staff, and we take this responsibility very seriously. We are committed to updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage on a nearly daily basis with new resources, press briefings, and news articles, along with all of our previous communications. You can view this communication, our seventh, (in English and Chinese) and all the previous communications we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional coronavirus information and Arcadia Unified news. You can sign up for our Arcadia Unified Community Email List here, or encourage others to do so, to ensure receipt of our communications. 

 

If we all continue to work together and follow these important guidelines, we can help keep our students, staff, and community healthy. Please share this information with your family and caregivers. We truly value your partnership in this and greatly appreciate your support for all of our students, staff, and community. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

 

 

 

Update 6 Published Wednesday, February 26, 2020, 7:07 p.m.

 

Dear Arcadia Unified Parents/Guardians,

 

As we have since January 23, we want to continue to provide you with the latest information about the coronavirus. As of today, the risk for contracting the coronavirus remains low, and there are no new cases in Los Angeles County. Unlike in other countries, there is no community transmission in the United States. This afternoon, President Trump and the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) held a press conference to address concerns and provide an update. The President said the risk is “very low” but added that schools and communities should be prepared “just in case.” You can watch the entire press conference here. 

 

The CDC remarked that its early containment strategies have been successful, and as a result, there has only been one new case in the United States in the past two weeks and still no community spread. The CDC did advise that it does expect more cases in the United States and that communities should be prepared. Arcadia Unified staff members have continued to be in contact with doctors and officials from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH) and other local leaders. In addition to regular teleconferences, personal calls, and contacts with LADPH and other county and state agencies, Arcadia staff attended a coronavirus update and media briefing on Monday with Los Angeles County Supervisor Kathryn Barger and the Director of LA County Department of Public Health Dr. Ferrer. We are very pleased with the communications, support, and guidance we have received from LADPH and our other local and state agencies, and are confident this will continue.

As a reminder, if your child is sick, please keep them home from school. To help prevent the spread of illness, follow these important tips:

• Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. If soap and water are not available, use an alcohol-based hand sanitizer.
• Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands
• Avoid close contact with people who are sick
• Stay home when you are sick
• Cover your cough or sneeze with a tissue, then throw the tissue in the trash
• Clean and disinfect frequently touched objects and surfaces

 

We are still updating our dedicated Coronavirus webpage on a nearly daily basis with new resources, press briefings, and news articles, along with all of our previous communications. Our top priority is the health and safety of our students and staff, and we take this responsibility very seriously. You can view this communication, our sixth, (in English and Chinese) and the previous communications we have sent to all parents and staff on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. You can also find the Centers for Disease Control and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidelines and precautionary prevention steps and resources there as well. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional coronavirus information and Arcadia Unified news.    

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District 

 

 

Update 5 Published Wednesday, February 5, 2020, 9:44 p.m. (Scroll to the bottom of the page for "Resources & Links")

 

Dear Arcadia Unified Parents and Community,

 

As we have been throughout the past two weeks, we remain committed to staying in communication with you during this time of concern. As of today, there are still 11 cases of novel coronavirus in the United States. Six of those cases are in California and one is associated with Los Angeles County. The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health (LADPH), which we continue to work closely with, says there is no immediate threat to the general public, no special precautions are required, and the risk from the novel coronavirus to spread in our county remains low.  

 

When the United States Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) declared a public health emergency that went into effect on Sunday (2/2/20), the HHS issued new guidelines and directives that LADPH will also be working with to implement its directives. You can see those directives below, as published by LADPH and as we shared in our last communication. While the recent federal and county directives in regard to quarantines and isolations for those who recently traveled from China are not being enacted retroactively by LADPH, we are actively working with the few students and their families who fall into this retroactive category. We are collaborating with students and their families to offer a home-study program. This has been appreciated by our families, and we will continue to partner with everyone involved and all those who are concerned to ensure we are doing everything in our power to protect our students, staff, parents, and community.

 

At this time, thanks to the precautionary and collaborative approach from our students, families, and staff, we currently do not have any students who fall into this retroactive category attending class. The proactive approach our district is taking and the willingness of our staff to work with families has helped alleviate many concerns people may have. We will continue to be as proactive as possible and adjust as needed as the coronavirus remains an evolving issue. 

 

We understand the federal, state, and county guidelines may be changing and adapting as this very fluid situation continues to develop and as they learn more. We will continue to rely on the expertise and guidance from our health officials and will continue to adapt with them and support them as needed. We also greatly appreciate our staff, students, parents, and community willing to do the same as we all navigate this and work through this sensitive time together. 

 

New Directives from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services: (*Source LADPH)

 

• Restricting all foreign nationals who have traveled or been in China the last 14 days to enter the US. This order can be renewed by the President every 14 days. 
• Requiring all US citizens and their close family members returning from China to enter through one of eleven airports in the US (including LAX), where they will be screened by US Customs and Border Protection agents. If travelers are showing signs of respiratory illness, they will be sent for additional testing to a healthcare facility. 
• Those that were in the Hubei Province at any time in the past 14 days will be quarantined at a secure location and monitored for illness for 14 days from their last exposure. Returning travelers from other places in China who have been in close contact with a confirmed case of novel coronavirus may also be subject to a quarantine for 14 days from last exposure. 
• Returning travelers from all other parts of China who have not been in close contact with a confirmed case of novel coronavirus will be allowed to travel to their final destination where they will be monitored by their local public health department and asked to remain in their homes and avoid public places for 14 days from last exposure.

 

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will be working with the state and federal government to implement the new directives to contain the virus and is taking the following actions: 

 

• Assisting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with the safe transport of travelers arriving in LAX from China who need to be quarantined; such travelers will be isolated at the quarantine station at LAX and then safely transported to and quarantined at a military base in Riverside County where they will be monitored and supported by personnel at the base.
• Updating and distributing guidance to local healthcare providers around screening and treating people with suspected cases of novel coronavirus.
• Working with schools, colleges and universities to ensure compliance with new guidance from CDC that excludes newly arriving travelers from China from public settings, including schools, for 14 days from their last exposure. 
• Providing accurate information to community residents through multi-lingual communications using print, radio, tv and social media outlets as well as delivering packets of fact sheets about novel coronavirus to over 800 community-based organizations.
• Establishing protocols for monitoring the health of US citizens and their family members returning from China who are in LA County and need to remain in their homes for up to 14 days; this includes making sure they receive appropriate services and testing should they become ill within 14 days of last exposure.
• Continued monitoring of all people identified as close contacts of any confirmed cases to assess health status, and, where appropriate, issue exclusion requirements in accordance with CDC directives.

 

We continue to appreciate the concern for our students and staff that many of you have shared with us. We remain focused on this issue with extra staff dedicated to monitoring and helping us stay informed and will communicate with you as we receive new information. Our top priority is the health and safety of our students and staff, and we take this responsibility extremely seriously. You can view this communication, our fifth, (in English and Chinese) and the previous communications we have sent to all parents and staff at this link and on our website. If you or someone you know needs additional language support, please let us know. You can also find the Centers for Disease Control and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidelines and precautionary prevention steps and resources there as well. A new resource you might be interested in is a Coronavirus FAQ from LADPH (FAQ Chinese version). Scroll to the bottom of the page to quickly access “Resources & Links” on this page that we will continue to update. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional information and Arcadia Unified news. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District

 

 

Update 4 Published Monday, February 3, 2020, 7:32 p.m. (Scroll to the bottom of the page for "Resources & Links")

 

Dear Arcadia Unified Parents and Community,

 

We are continuing to monitor the novel coronavirus and the very latest developments. We want to continue to communicate what the new developments are and how they will impact Arcadia Unified schools. As you may know, the United States Department of Health and Human Services declared a public health emergency in response to the novel coronavirus. This state of emergency went into effect yesterday (2/2/20), and it brings new federal guidelines. According to a press release issued today from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health, in Los Angeles County, there is still only one case of the coronavirus of a non-resident, and the risk to the general public remains low both in Los Angeles County and across the United States. 

 

New Directives from the U.S. Dept. of Health and Human Services: 

 

• Restricting all foreign nationals who have traveled or been in China the last 14 days to enter the US. This order can be renewed by the President every 14 days. 

 

• Requiring all US citizens and their close family members returning from China to enter through one of eleven airports in the US (including LAX), where they will be screened by US Customs and Border Protection agents. If travelers are showing signs of respiratory illness, they will be sent for additional testing to a healthcare facility. 

 

• Those that were in the Hubei Province at any time in the past 14 days will be quarantined at a secure location and monitored for illness for 14 days from their last exposure. Returning travelers from other places in China who have been in close contact with a confirmed case of novel coronavirus may also be subject to a quarantine for 14 days from last exposure. 

 

• Returning travelers from all other parts of China who have not been in close contact with a confirmed case of novel coronavirus will be allowed to travel to their final destination where they will be monitored by their local public health department and asked to remain in their homes and avoid public places for 14 days from last exposure.

 

The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health will be working with the state and federal government to implement the new directives to contain the virus and is taking the following actions: 

 

• Assisting the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) with the safe transport of travelers arriving in LAX from China who need to be quarantined; such travelers will be isolated at the quarantine station at LAX and then safely transported to and quarantined at a military base in Riverside County where they will be monitored and supported by personnel at the base.
• Updating and distributing guidance to local healthcare providers around screening and treating people with suspected cases of novel coronavirus.
• Working with schools, colleges and universities to ensure compliance with new guidance from CDC that excludes newly arriving travelers from China from public settings, including schools, for 14 days from their last exposure. 
• Providing accurate information to community residents through multi-lingual communications using print, radio, tv and social media outlets as well as delivering packets of fact sheets about novel coronavirus to over 800 community-based organizations.
• Establishing protocols for monitoring the health of US citizens and their family members returning from China who are in LA County and need to remain in their homes for up to 14 days; this includes making sure they receive appropriate services and testing should they become ill within 14 days of last exposure.
• Continued monitoring of all people identified as close contacts of any confirmed cases to assess health status, and, where appropriate, issue exclusion requirements in accordance with CDC directives.

 

Arcadia Unified Guidelines:

The Arcadia Unified School District will comply with and support the new federal and county guidelines for quarantines to help ensure the health and safety of all of our students and staff. If we do have students who go through a quarantine, we will work with the students and their families with sensitivity, respect, and confidentiality. If a student needs to miss school under these quarantine guidelines, we will work closely with the student and their parents/guardians to ensure they can continue their learning while they are away from school. Students who have been asked to be quarantined under these guidelines will be excused from their absences in accordance with the guidelines. Please note, the new quarantine guidelines are not being implemented or recommended retroactively for people who have returned from China prior to the declared health emergency per the risk factor. We understand the federal, state, and county guidelines may be changing and adapting as this very fluid situation continues to develop and as they learn more. We will continue to rely on the expertise and guidance from our health officials and will continue to adapt with them and support them as needed. We also greatly appreciate our staff, students, parents, and community willing to do the same as we all navigate this and work through this sensitive time together. 

 

Masks Guidelines: 

At this time, LA County Public Health recommends students and staff not wear masks to protect themselves, as they are not an effective method of general prevention. However, as a precaution, students and staff are allowed to wear facemasks on all Arcadia Unified campuses, if desired. We understand that wearing masks is a common practice for some, and individuals may wear them at their own discretion. Please note, Arcadia Unified students who are sick must follow our health guidelines and should not be sent to school sick, even if they wear a mask. Reminder: Do not send your child to school if they may be sick.  

 

AUSD Guidelines For Parents When Your Child is Sick:

If your child is sick, please follow these guidelines for when to keep your child home:

 

• A temperature of 100 degrees or above
• Students must be fever-free without fever-reducing medication (such as Tylenol or Motrin) for at least 24 hours before returning to school
• Vomiting and/or diarrhea. Student may return to school 24 hours after last episode
• Uncontrollable cough or wheezing or shortness of breath
• Suspected communicable disease (i.e. chickenpox)
• Suspected infections
• A rash of unknown origin – student may return to school when written authorization is received from the health care provider
• Students must stay home with head lice infestation until they have been treated and all lice and nits have been removed.
• Regardless of fever, students must stay home for the first 24 hours while on antibiotic therapy unless specifically cleared by a health care provider.
• If you are unsure, please keep your child home until you have received appropriate medical clearance

 

We continue to genuinely appreciate the concern for our students and staff that many of you have expressed. We will remain focused on this issue with extra staff dedicated to monitoring and helping us stay informed and will communicate with you as we receive new information. Our top priority is the health and safety of our students and staff, and we take this responsibility extremely seriously. You can view this communication, our fourth, (in English and Chinese) and the previous communications we have sent to all parents and staff at this link and on our website here. You can also find the Centers for Disease Control and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidelines and precautionary prevention steps and resources there as well. Scroll to the bottom of the page to quickly access “Resources & Links” on this page that we will continue to update. We also encourage you to follow our Facebook page and Twitter page, where we will share additional information as well as communicate essential and emergency communications. 

 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District

 

 

Update 3 Published Wednesday, January 29, 2020, 7:22 p.m. (Scroll to the bottom of the page for "Resources & Links")

 

Dear Arcadia Unified Parents and Community,

As we have been throughout the past week, we remain committed to staying in communication with you during this sensitive time. We are continuing to work very closely with the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and other county and state health and education officials to monitor the very latest. While there are no new cases or developments unique to our community or Los Angeles County at this time, we wanted to send an update reaffirming that we are continuing to stay informed and will continue to keep you informed should we receive any new information. 

In its most recent update, the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health said, “Despite this case (the lone one reported several days ago) in Los Angeles County, there is no immediate threat to the general public, no special precautions are required, and people should not be excluded from activities based on their race, country of origin, or recent travel if they do not have symptoms of respiratory illness. Los Angeles County residents, students, workers, and visitors should continue to engage in their regular activities and practice good public health hygiene as this is the height of flu season across the County. The risk from the novel coronavirus 2019 to spread in Los Angeles County residents is deemed to be low at this time.”

We are still advising parents, as we always do, please do not send your child to school if they may be sick. Keeping your sick child home will be a great benefit for the health and wellness of all of our students and staff. If children are sent to school sick, please note that they can be removed from class and school as deemed appropriate by our staff and nurses. If you, your child, or family recently traveled to or from China, we also ask that you take extra precautions and seek a medical evaluation from your doctor before returning to school. 

AUSD Guidelines For Parents When Your Child is Sick:

If your child is sick, please follow these guidelines for when to keep your child home:

• A temperature of 100 degrees or above
• Students must be fever-free without fever-reducing medication (such as Tylenol or Motrin) for at least 24 hours before returning to school
• Vomiting and/or diarrhea. Student may return to school 24 hours after last episode
• Uncontrollable cough or wheezing or shortness of breath
• Suspected communicable disease (i.e. chickenpox)
• Suspected infections
• A rash of unknown origin – student may return to school when written authorization is received from the health care provider
• Students must stay home with head lice infestation until they have been treated and all lice and nits have been removed.
• Regardless of fever, students must stay home for the first 24 hours while on antibiotic therapy unless specifically cleared by a health care provider.
• If you are unsure, please keep your child home until you have received appropriate medical clearance

As always, Arcadia Unified’s team will actively maintain its focus on our number one priority, which is the health and safety of our students and staff. We will continue to closely monitor this matter and will communicate with you all we can should we receive any updated information. You can view this communication and the previous communications we have sent to all parents and staff at this link and on our website here. You can also find the Centers for Disease Control and Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidelines and precautionary prevention steps there as well. 

If we all continue to work together and follow these important guidelines, we can keep our students, staff, and community healthy. Please share this information with your family and caregivers. We truly appreciate your partnership in this and greatly appreciate your support for all of our students, staff, and community. 

Sincerely,

Arcadia Unified School District

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