Dear AUSD Families,
We are continuing to prepare for the opening of schools on August 19th and wanted to share an important update. First, we know that the process of reopening and adapting to a new reality, and a host of new procedures, will be challenging. As we have done throughout this ordeal, we will work together, persevere, and make sure our students, staff, and families are supported in every way possible.
On Wednesday, July 8, 2020, the Board of Trustees approved the AUSD Reopening Schools Plan, which includes a return to face-to-face learning in the classroom four days a week, Tuesday through Friday. Monday will be a day in which students will be participating in distance learning. This will also provide custodial staff with the ability to deep clean our campuses on a weekly basis. In addition to our on-site option, we will offer home school, independent study, and distance learning options for those parents who would prefer that their child not return to learning at the school site.
As I have shared in a previous communication, I believe that if the rules and regulations permit schools to operate in person, it is our moral imperative, when safe and possible, to provide the option for students to return to school and learn in classrooms with teachers.
In the very near future, you will be receiving a communication in which you will be able to register and choose the learning option for your child for the coming school year. For now, we want you to know that our focus is on creating a safe and healthy learning environment and ensuring that you are kept up to date on our plan to open schools.
I also want to take this time to thank you for your patience and understanding during this difficult time. As you know, the public health situation can change at any time. Our commitment to you is that we will do everything we can to keep our students and staff safe, and to share updates with our community as we move forward. We are looking forward to reopening and seeing your child again in the very near future.
Sincerely,
Dr. Rich Newman
Proud Superintendent
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Independence Day!
Tomorrow is the last day to complete the parent survey regarding school options in the fall. Please take a moment and share your thoughts on the survey. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MR2RX9J
Our goal is to fully reopen schools in the fall. To that end, we have shared our DRAFT Reopening Schools Plan along with a parent survey. Please take a moment and share your thoughts on the survey. The survey closes on July 3. https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MR2RX9J
We are releasing our draft Reopening Schools Plan. Our goal is to return to face-to-face instruction in our classrooms to the greatest extent possible. Follow the link to the plan: https://rb.gy/rk47oe
Great news! Grab and Go meals at AUSD has been extended. We are now approved to serve these meals throughout summer vacation.
Come see us on Mondays from 11am to 12pm at Boulder Oaks Elementary. Children 2 to 18 from Alpine and neighboring districts welcome.
Children who are eligible for free or reduced-price
meals can get up to $365 in food benefits
in addition to their pick up meals from school.
Applications must be received by June 30, 2020.
Visit ca.p-ebt.org/info to learn more!
Congratulations once again to all of the students promoting from BOES, CELC, JMMS, MVLA, and SHES. You pulled through a very unique school year that you'll never forget. We wish you the very best for next year and the many years to come. Congrats!
Don't forget to head over to Superintendent Newman's Twitter to see the latest #AUSDstudentfanmail!
It's Monday Mystery Time! Which CELC staff member do you think this is? #mysterymonday #alpinestrong
