Good evening, Cougars! We hope you have enjoyed your winter break! Just a reminder that classes begin again tomorrow morning. Be sure to charge those chromebooks tonight and turn them on at 8:45 tomorrow morning. Instructions from your child's teacher will be posted in Google Classroom at that time.
In order to keep all of our families and staff members safe, we have reduced our office staff and office hours for the first two weeks of January. The office will be open from 9:00 am to 3:00 pm daily. Office phones will be on from 8:30 am to 4:00 pm, as well.
If you need tech support, please first reach out to CarmelSupport@hesperiausd.org. Chromebook exchanges will be taken care of by appointment only.
"See" you all tomorrow!
Buenas noches, Cougars! ¡Esperamos que haya disfrutado de sus vacaciones de invierno! Solo un recordatorio de que las clases comienzan de nuevo mañana por la mañana. Asegúrese de cargar esos Chromebooks esta noche y encenderlos a las 8:45 mañana por la mañana. Las instrucciones del maestro de su hijo se publicarán en Google Classroom en ese momento.
Para mantener seguros a todas nuestras familias y miembros del personal, hemos reducido nuestro personal de oficina y el horario de oficina durante las primeras dos semanas de enero. La oficina estará abierta de 9:00 am a 3:00 pm todos los días. Los teléfonos de la oficina también estarán encendidos de 8:30 am a 4:00 pm.
Si necesita soporte técnico, primero comuníquese con CarmelSupport@hesperiausd.org. Los cambios de Chromebook se realizarán solo con cita previa.
¡Los veo mañana!
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#YouAreALeader
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Good afternoon, Cougar families! This is just a friendly reminder that our ELAC meeting will be held today at 3:00 pm using the following Zoom link: https://hesperiausd-org.zoom.us/j/83217597232?pwd=WVlzM2UxM01ndHVHeXgzZ0R1ekJCUT09
Additionally, as we near the end of the first semester, now is a great time for all parents/guardians to review our Parent and Family Engagement Policy, which can be found here: https://5il.co/o1ky.
See you soon!
¡Buenas tardes, familias Cougar! Esto es solo un recordatorio amistoso de que nuestra reunión de ELAC se llevará a cabo hoy a las 3:00 pm usando el siguiente enlace de Zoom: https://hesperiausd-org.zoom.us/j/83217597232?pwd=WVlzM2UxM01ndHVHeXgzZ0R1ekJCUT09
Además, a medida que nos acercamos al final del primer semestre, ahora es un buen momento para que todos los padres / tutores revisen nuestra Política de participación de padres y familias, que se puede encontrar aquí: https://5il.co/o1ky.
¡Te veo pronto!
Good afternoon, Cougar families! This is just a friendly reminder that our next ELAC meeting is this Thursday, December 17th, at 3:00 pm. Here is a link to the invitation: https://bit.ly/3qVQcZE. We look forward to seeing you there!
#CarmelCougars
#YouAreALeader
Click the Zoom link here to join our DELAC meeting starting at 2:00 PM: https://hesperiausd-org.zoom.us/j/83360171263
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Use hand sanitizer the right way. Read the label to apply the correct amount and rub into all hand surfaces until hands are dry.
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No soap and water to wash hands? Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol in it.
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Weekly HUSD COVID Update 12/2/20:
COVID Data:
Most up to date San Bernardino County COVID data is as follows:
Adjusted new cases per 100,000 residents: 32.36*
Overall testing positivity: 13.98%
HPI testing positivity aka "Health Equity Metric": 17.3%
*Note: Most recent data as of 11/23/20
Source: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
Current San Bernardino County tier assignment:
23.0 adjusted new cases per 100,000**
11.3% overall positivity**
Tier = Purple
**Note: 7-day average of the week ending on 11/25/20.
Source: Ca Safer Economy
Needed for next tier (Red) assignment:
2 consecutive week averages of 7 or fewer adjusted new San Bernardino County cases per 100,000 residents, 8% or lower overall positivity rate AND 8% or lower Ca Health Equity Metric positivity. Source: Ca Safer Economy
Free COVID Testing:
Community COVID-19 testing sites are being held throughout San Bernardino County. Samples will be collected using a swab in the nostril or in the mouth. These samples are then sent to a lab to test for the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS‑CoV‑2 virus). There are 3 commonly used testing options:
Option #1: San Bernardino County Public Health Testing Facilities:
Click the link to make a free testing appointment: https://sb.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment/screen/landing
You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone!
Walk-ins are sometimes welcome (depending on how busy they are)!
You do NOT need to have symptoms to test!
You get texted/emailed the results in under 48 hours!
Nearby locations: (Note: Click the link for exhaustive San Bernardino County list) https://sbcovid19.com/testing-sites/
Percy Bakker Center
9333 E Ave., Hesperia
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Victor Valley College
71 Mojave Fish Hatchery Rd., Victorville
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Every Saturday through November 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Option #2: CVS Testing Facilities:
You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone!
No walk-ins!
Generally, you MUST have symptoms to test!
Click the link to schedule a CVS test: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=cvs-home-hero1-banner2-coronavirus-testing
Option #3: Consult your doctor for other testing options.
Flu Vaccine:
The California Department of Public Health strongly recommends that all students and staff be immunized each autumn against influenza, to help:
Protect the school community
Reduce demands on health care facilities
Decrease illnesses that cannot be readily distinguished from COVID19 and would therefore trigger extensive measures from the school and public health authorities.
Click the link for information on free flu vaccines in San Bernardino County: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/flu/fluclinics/
When should you use hand sanitizer? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations.
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How should you wash your hands? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations.
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Why wash your hands? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations.
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Before eating food at home or in public spaces, wash your hands with soap and water. It only takes 20 seconds and removes the germs from surfaces or objects you’ve touched https://go.usa.gov/xV9TPexternal icon #KeepHandsClean
Weekly HUSD COVID Update 11/18/20:
COVID Data:
Most up to date San Bernardino County COVID data is as follows:
Adjusted new cases per 100,000 residents:
24.41*
Overall testing positivity:
10.41%*
HPI testing positivity aka "Health Equity Metric":
12.62% *
*Note: Most recent data as of 11/9/20
Source: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
Current San Bernardino County tier assignment:
27.0 adjusted new cases per 100,000**
10.5% Overall positivity**
9.3% Health equity metric positivity**
Tier = Purple
**Note: 7-day average of the week ending on 11/10/20.
Source: Ca Safer Economy
Needed for next tier (Red) assignment:
2 consecutive week averages of 7 or fewer adjusted new San Bernardino County cases per 100,000 residents, 8% or lower overall positivity rate AND 8% or lower Ca Health Equity Metric positivity. Source: Ca Safer Economy
Free COVID Testing:
Community COVID-19 testing sites are being held throughout San Bernardino County. Samples will be collected using a swab in the nostril or in the mouth. These samples are then sent to a lab to test for the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS‑CoV‑2 virus). There are 3 commonly used testing options:
Option #1: San Bernardino County Public Health Testing Facilities:
Click the link to make a free testing appointment: https://sb.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment/screen/landing
You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone!
Walk-ins are also welcome!
You do NOT need to have symptoms to test!
You get texted/emailed the results in under 48 hours!
Nearby locations: (Note: Click Here for exhaustive San Bernardino County list)
Percy Bakker Center
9333 E Ave., Hesperia
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Victor Valley College
71 Mojave Fish Hatchery Rd., Victorville
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Every Saturday through November 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Option #2: CVS Testing Facilities:
You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone!
No walk-ins!
Generally, you MUST have symptoms to test!
Click the link to schedule a CVS test: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=cvs-home-hero1-banner2-coronavirus-testing
Option #3: Consult your doctor for other testing options.
Flu Vaccine:
The California Department of Public Health strongly recommends that all students and staff be immunized each autumn against influenza, to help:
Protect the school community
Reduce demands on health care facilities
Decrease illnesses that cannot be readily distinguished from COVID19 and would therefore trigger extensive measures from the school and public health authorities.
Click the link for information on free flu vaccines in San Bernardino County: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/flu/fluclinics/
If you have any other questions please contact your child's school.
Handwashing is one of the best ways to protect yourself, your friends, and family from getting sick. Learn how you should wash your hands to stay healthy & when it is most important: https://go.usa.gov/xVQuDexternal icon
Handwashing can help prevent 1 in 5 respiratory illnesses and 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses. Learn more about the benefits of handwashing. https://go.usa.gov/xVQuDexternal icon #KeepHandsClean
Germs are everywhere. Make handwashing with soap and water a healthy habit to protect yourself and your family from getting sick.
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Good afternoon, Cougars! This is just a friendly reminder that our drive thru trick-or-treat event will be happening tomorrow, Friday, October 30th, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Costumes and car decorations are encouraged! All children will receive a small bag of candy provided by our Carmel PTA, and gently used books will be handed out while supplies last.
For the safety of all, please remain in your vehicles and be sure to wear masks per health department guidelines.
We can't wait to see you there!
Buenas tardes, pumas! Esto es solo un recordatorio amistoso de que nuestro evento de truco o trato se llevará a cabo mañana, viernes 30 de octubre, de 4:00 pm a 6:00 pm. ¡Se anima a los disfraces y las decoraciones de automóviles! Todos los niños recibirán una pequeña bolsa de dulces proporcionada por nuestro PTA de Carmel, y se entregarán libros usados con cuidado hasta agotar existencias.
Para la seguridad de todos, permanezca en sus vehículos y asegúrese de usar máscaras según las pautas del departamento de salud.
¡No podemos esperar a verte allí!
Cougar Families ~ We would love to have you join the Carmel PTA! This is a great opportunity to get involved with school functions and share your ideas about how best to serve and support our Cougar kiddos. Parents, caregivers, staff, and students can join! Use the QR code below to sign up.
#CarmelCougars
#YouAreALeader
#IMPACTtheFutureHUSD
We are super excited to invite you to our very first drive thru trick-or-treat event taking place next Friday, October 30th! All children in each car will be given a small bag of candy. We will also be giving away book bags with gently used books while supplies last. We look forward to seeing you there!
Reminders: All participants will remain in their vehicle and wear masks. This event is by car only; pedestrian traffic will not be allowed.
** According to San Bernardino County's guide, immunocompromised people, who have pre-existing health conditions or are 65 years or older, should avoid Halloween activities. People who feel sick or think they might have been exposed to COVID-19 should stay home (isolated) and can't participate in these activities.
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