As with several other area districts, Fallbrook Union High said its unclear what the governors guidance means for staff and theyre awaiting guidance from CalOSHA. Carlsbad Educational Foundation's $14.5 million investment helps elevate the education in Carlsbad Unified School District When Christine Willis and her family moved to California in 2016, the public school system was last on her list of options for her daughter to. The award program is being utilized by California in 2022 in place of the California Distinguished Schools (DS) Program. The City of Carlsbad is following the state's rules regarding mask requirements. Email Board of Trustees - boardoftrustees@carlsbadusd.net, Private School Students & Special Education Services, English Learner Parent Advisory Committees, Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P), Open Enrollment - Intradistrict Transfers, High School Transition Video from Counselors, Students, and staff, YES - Youth Enrichment Services Community Collaborative, Carlsbad Unified Connections: March 3, 2023, Carlsbad Unified Connections: Feb 24, 2023, Carlsbad Unified Connections: Feb 10, 2023, Check out the Top 10 Accomplishments for 2022, See our latest video, Carlsbad Unified: Exceptional Schools, Exceptional Staff. Gavin Newsom previously announcedthe states school mask requirement will end after March 11, largely leaving it up to individual school districts to decide how to proceed. Others, including those in the regions largest district, will wear masks a while longer. Stay tuned! Check it out at the link below! The annual Laptop Scholarship Essay Contest is back this fall, where 40 San Diego County High School students (grades 9 - 12) who have the best scored essays on this year's prompt will win a new laptop. We're happy to share the October 14, 2022 edition of Carlsbad Unified Connections, a weekly newsletter with highlights from our schools and district. While California ended the statewide mask mandate on March 12, local school districts are able to make their own decisions on how to handle masking going forward. The district posted on March 2 that effective Monday, March 14, 2022, masks will be strongly recommended, but no longer required in LMSV schools. This weeks edition includes information about the upcoming Great Kindness Challenge (GKC), which will be celebrated worldwide from January 23 to 27. This weeks editionhighlights a new staff member at Carlsbad High School, and a hard-working student at Carlsbad Seaside Academy. School custodial staff follow current recommendations with regards to cleaning protocols. Please support our youth and celebrate Red Ribbon Week with us by wearing Red. The district posted on March 2 on Facebook that the Board of Education approved mask choice for students effective Monday, March 14, 2022. From March 14th forward, all students will no longer be required to wear a mask while inside classrooms and other school buildings, the district said in an update. Mr. Williams comes to CUSD after five years of distinguished service at Claremont High School in the San Diego Unified School District where he is currently in his third year as Principal, and previously served for two years as Assistant Principal. Check it out at the link below! The motion failed. The Chula Vista Elementary School Districts Board of Education unanimously voted on March 9 to lift the districts mask mandate March 21, one week after the states mask mandate for schools expires. In Carlsbad Unified we will focus on the many aspects of health, safety, making healthy choices, being mindful, and taking care of our environment. The district posted an update on Feb 28 stating: Beginning Monday, March 14, all students will still be permitted to wear a mask if they so choose, but will not be required to do so. Jamul-Dulzura Union School District: Specifics Unknown, Julian Union School District: Specifics Unknown, Julian Union High School District: Specifics Unknown. This was a joint announcement by the governors of California, Oregon and Washington. Hand sanitizer continues to be available in all classrooms and work areas. Check it out at the link below! 760-331-5000 Phone, Accessibility | Non-Discrimination | Title IX, Safety Coordinator for CUSD: TimEvanson- 760-331-5016, 2022-23 Carlsbad Unified School District, School mask requirement to expire in California, Email Board of Trustees - boardoftrustees@carlsbadusd.net, Private School Students & Special Education Services, English Learner Parent Advisory Committees, Expanded Learning Opportunity Program (ELO-P), Open Enrollment - Intradistrict Transfers, High School Transition Video from Counselors, Students, and staff, YES - Youth Enrichment Services Community Collaborative. AOMS Homework Policy ASB, Clubs & Organizations ASB AOMS Journalism Webstore Falcon News WEB Science Olympiad Athletics The Camp Page 2022 College Readiness Student Resources . COVID-19 testing locations at select school sites, with no out of pocket cost to students or families. Families will have a choice in whether or not they have their students wear masks. More Here 2018 Bond Measure and Long Range Facility Plan CUSD has provided an extraordinary education in an inspiring environment to students in our community since 1958. Make changes to the header and footer on the "Edit Header and Footer" tab on the left. This will go into effect on Monday, April 4, 2022, immediately following our Spring Break. The board cited the impact some parents say mask-wearing has had on their children including delayed speech development and emotional distress. Here is additional information about health and wellness in CUSD schools. Year, Carlsbad Unified Connections: May 2022 Edition, Carlsbad Leader Honored as Superintendent of the Year, Carlsbad Unified School District Champions Application 2022 - 23, Treat Yo Self Carlsbad - Mental Health Awareness Campaign, Carlsbad Unified, Jefferson Elementary, and Pac Rim Elementary Recognized as The announcement by the Governor and CDPH gives me hope that regular life can once again resume. Our district will continue to adhere to local and state Department of Public Health orders, prioritizing the health and safety of our students and staff. The district noted that it is awaiting CalOSHA guidance on mask-wearing for staff. Did we miss your district? We have high expectations for behavior on campus, and expect every member of our school community to treat one another respectfully, whether or not our views align on this or on other issues. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for staff members, as required by job classification. Carlsbad Unified School District 2022 - 2023 School Calendar Daily Bell Schedule Kindergarten Early Birds 8:00 AM-11:20 AM Late Owls 9:30 AM-12:50 PM 1st-5th Grade M, T, W, F 8:00 AM-2:20 PM Early Release Thursdays 8:00 AM-1:20 PM *Gate open for students to go to the playground at 7:50 AM daily, SAN DIEGO For many students and faculty heading to school Monday, this marks a new milestone in the COVID-19 pandemic. Due to privacy laws, information regarding this individuals identity cannot be released. This weeks edition includes highlights from our Career Education programs, information about +BOX (a school-based, nutrition focused food security program), and more. Each day will focus on a different self-care aspect: Mindfulness Monday, Tasty Tuesday, Wellness Wednesday, Terrestrial Thursday, Funky Friday, Strollin Saturday, and Service Sunday. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Copyright 2023 Nexstar Media Inc. All rights reserved. agent Enrique Camarena who lost his life in the line of duty. Platte County: North Platte School District Masks. The change will go into effect on the same day as SDUSD: Monday, Apr. Rancho Santa Fe School District leaders voted in February to make masks optional in schools, one of the first in the county to make such a decision, the San Diego Union-Tribune reported. San Pasqual Union School District:Specifics Unknown, San Ysidro School District: Specifics Unknown. This summer, our Extended School Year program for elementary students with moderate to severe disabilities was held at Magnolia Elementary School. She served as the Summer School Principal for Elementary and Middle Schools for the past two years. On April 13, the Board of Trustees approved the appointment ofMelissa Barry to the position of Assistant Principal, Aviara Oaks Middle School. In 2019, Ms. Redfield was recognized as the Co-Administrator of the year by the Association of California School Administrators for San Diego and Imperial Counties. The Kindness Club student volunteers helped out in classrooms and during activities outside. Appropriate Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) for staff members, as required by job classification. People with COVID-19 have had a wide range of symptoms reported, ranging from mild to severe. Were pleased to welcome the following administrators to their new roles: Staff members will continue to promote safe hygiene practices with students, including proper handwashing; avoiding contact with ones eyes, nose, and mouth; and covering coughs and sneezes appropriately. CMS Superintendent Dr. Gerry Washburn said the district supports students' right to free speech. Vaccination (or weekly testing) for all school employees. There was no state testing in 2020 and 2021 due to the pandemic. POSITION SUMMARY At Carlsbad Educational Foundation (CEF), the Before and After School Care Teachers and Aides partner with other team members to serve as a mentor, leader, and role model, for. Carlsbad Council Member Dr. Priya Bhat-Patel, Carlsbad High School Senior Kenneth Pilco, Carlsbad High School Wellness Club, Carlsbad Unified School District, San Marcos Unified School District, Encinitas Union School District, San Dieguito Union High School District, Carlsbad Firefighters Association, and Carlsbad Police Officers Association will be hosting Treat Yo Self Carlsbad - a mental health awareness campaign. Escondido Union dropped the mask requirement as of March 12, the district said. Carlsbad Unified School District News School mask requirement to expire in California Posted 2/28/22 Today, Governor Newsom announced that the requirement for students to wear a mask in school will expire at the end of the day on Friday, March 11, 2022. Olivia Schouten, a spokeswoman for the Carlsbad Unified School District, said . Positive case notification based on the CDPH group tracing protocol. This weeks edition features a Staff Spotlight and highlights new administrative appointments for the school year. This weeks edition includes a staff spotlight on the award-winning Carlsbad High School Broadcast Journalism teacher, Doug Green; a student spotlight on CHS senior Nate Watts, one of only 22 students in the world to earn every point possible on the AP English Language and Composition exam last spring; a thank you to our school psychologists as we wrap up National School Psychology Week; and a number of social media posts recognizing and thanking our veterans for their service to our community and country. San Diego County Office of Education Press Release on Fentanyl - September 23, 2022 CDPH indicates routine cleaning is enough to sufficiently remove the virus that causes COVID-19 from surfaces. State and local agencies have issued recent warnings about a new version of the synthetic drug fentanyl that is being distributed in bright colors tailored towards school-aged children. Were happy to share the March 3, 2023 edition of our newsletter, Carlsbad Unified Connections. Calling all high school students: don't miss your chance to win a brand new laptop! State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond today announced the winners of the newly created 2022 California Pivotal Practice (CAPP) Award Program. She has two Masters degrees, one in School Counseling and one in School Administration. This is why we have partnered with great local organizations and businesses to work within our Carlsbad community for folks to treat themselves to things they enjoy. Check it out at the link below! As a community, we need to respect the choices that each individual makes., Poway Unified advises that parents/guardians speak with their child(ren) on their familys expectations regarding masking, as well as, how to respect the decisions made by others.. Recommended Actions: a. This weeks edition includes a staff spotlight on AOMS Instructional Assistant Amy Henebry, and a look at Black History Month presentations at Hope Elementary School led by students from Sage Creek High School. As we learn more about other possible changes to state COVID-19 response requirements, well let families and staff know. Testing remains a key mitigation layer to detect and curb transmission of COVID-19 in schools. Upgraded MERV 13 filter replacement on a predetermined schedule, per manufacturer instructions. Teachers also have the option of implementing mitigation strategies, such as physical distancing, the use of plexiglass partitions, increasing ventilation by opening doors and windows, or holding class outdoors when appropriate. Check it out at the link below! We must all work together to create a school environment that is positive, welcoming, and safe for everyone, whether or not they wear a mask. Positive case notification based on the CDPH group tracing protocol. 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Carlsbad Unified School District will celebrate Red Ribbon Week October 24 28, 2022. Last summer, she served as our Summer School Principal for Elementary and Middle Schools. As we shared in previous communications, we do not anticipate that the County of San Diego will be more restrictive than this; our district will be no more restrictive than required, district officials said in a statement. Rainbow fentanyl comes in a variety of colors and resembles candy or sidewalk chalk, making it appealing to school-age children. At Carlsbad Educational Foundation (CEF), the Before and After School Care Teachers and Aides partner with other team members to serve as a mentor, leader, and role model, for students in the Carlsbad Unified School District (CUSD), and to develop and conduct innovative and quality programs and projects. Regular cleaning and sanitizing of classrooms and common spaces. MITIGATION STRATEGIES Indoor Air Quality 760-331-5000 Phone, Accessibility | Non-Discrimination | Title IX, Safety Coordinator for CUSD: TimEvanson- 760-331-5016, 2022-23 Carlsbad Unified School District, Working Together to Ensure Health & Wellness in School. Keeping our students and staff healthy and safe is a top priority. Deadline to submit essays is November 25. https://www.sdmts.com/rider-info/events/high-school-laptop-scholarship-contest. Dr. Churchill is completing his sixth year as superintendent in Carlsbad Unified. https://www.smore.com/ewaqj, We're pleased to share the January 13, 2023 edition of Carlsbad Unified Connections, a weekly newsletter with highlights from our schools and district. We're pleased to share the December 9, 2022 edition of Carlsbad Unified Connections, a weekly newsletter with highlights from our schools and district. This is an archived article and the information in the article may be outdated. The District was notified today that an individual in attendance at the meeting has tested positive for the virus that causes COVID-19. Carlsbad Unified School District Following School COVID Safety Measures - NBC 7 San Diego Skip to content Local Sports Entertainment Weather Traffic The Scene Coronavirus Newsletters Trending.