Dear AUSD Families,
We wanted to make sure to keep you up to date with the latest information. We have been informed by SDGE to be prepared for Public Safety Power Shut Offs beginning as early as this evening into Wednesday, depending on the severity of winds and potential damage to the electric system. They have notified approximately 50,483 customers who may be impacted by the shutdown, and some of our surrounding neighborhoods have already had the electric turned off.
At present, school will be open tomorrow but we wanted to reach out and share that schools may need to close. We are expecting an update directly from SDG&E early this evening and will communicate any updates.
Stay safe,
Dr. Newman
Proudest Superintendent on Earth
Alpine schools will reopen on Monday, December 7. We look forward to welcoming our students back to school.
Dear AUSD Families,
Yesterday, I shared some brief information regarding Gov. Newsom’s Regional Stay-At-Home order and I wanted to share some additional updates. The Regional Stay-At-Home order will impact many businesses and industries in San Diego County for at least three weeks starting this month. The order is applicable in areas where hospitals’ intensive care unit (ICU) capacity falls below 15%.
The order does not modify existing state guidance regarding K-12 schools. Our schools may continue to remain open for in-person instruction. The order, which divides California into five regions, prohibits private gatherings of any size; closes operations for sectors such as bars and wineries, and salons; and requires 100% masking and physical distancing in retail and other sectors.
San Diego County is in the Southern California Tier, which also includes Imperial, Inyo, Los Angeles, Mono, Orange, Riverside, San Bernardino, San Luis Obispo, Santa Barbara, and Ventura counties. We will continue to work with local public health as we move forward. I will also continue to share updates as they become available.
We are expecting that electricity will be returned to our community and school will be able to resume on Monday. Please continue to check our website, social media and your child’s Google Classroom for updates.
As always, stay safe, and let’s make sure to continue to take care of one another.
Sincerely,
Dr. Rich Newman
Proudest Superintendent on Earth
Dear AUSD Families,
The safety of our students, staff, and school community is our top priority. With this in mind, we want to keep you updated on the latest information regarding school closures. We will be closing schools tomorrow, Friday, December 4 due to the power outages, which are expected to continue through tomorrow. Teachers are preparing asynchronous activities for students in the event that the power is restored. These will be posted in each teacher’s Google Classroom.
In addition, Governor Newsom has just announced that regions, where ICU capacity falls below 15%, will be placed into a Regional Stay-At-Home order. Governor Newsom stated that when regions are placed into the Regional Stay-At-Home order critical infrastructure, schools, retail (at 20% capacity), and restaurants (take out and delivery) will remain open.
Here is the link to the latest update regarding the Stay-At-Home order.
We will continue to keep you updated with the latest information. Stay well and healthy and take care of your loved ones.
Sincerely,
Dr. Rich Newman
Proudest Superintendent on Earth
AUSD School Closed Thursday, December 3
Power is out in many areas across Alpine and the winds are expected to continue. At present SDGE is stating that the power outages could be sustained for long periods of time. In an abundance of caution and to ensure the safety of all of our students and staff, schools will be closed Thursday, December 3.
Dear AUSD Families,
The National Weather Service has issued a Red Flag Warning in effect for inland Orange County and San Diego County valleys and mountains from 6 p.m. today through 10 p.m. on Saturday. They also issued a high wind watch from 1 a.m. Thursday morning until Friday at noon. Should power shutoffs occur while students are on campus, the school day will continue as normal until students are picked up or the day ends.
We remain in close contact with the San Diego County Office of Education, SDGE, and other officials and will keep you updated on any impact.
You can get more information about public safety power outages through SDG&E’s public safety power shutoff mobile app. For location details and updated information on outages and when power may be turned back on, visit SDGE.com/Outages.
Sincerely,
Dr. Rich Newman
Proudest Superintendent on Earth
Free COVID-19 tests and flu shots will be available tomorrow Wednesday, December 2 at JMMS from 9:00-3:00. All students, families, and community members, are welcome. The drive through process is quick and easy.
Making alebrijes out of modeling clay in Maestra Rusher's 5th grade class!
“It is not joy that makes us grateful, it is gratitude that makes us joyful.” — Brené Brown. #HappyThanksgiving
Mrs. Meris's class having fun seeing who can get four in a row by subtracting from 20.
Good Evening SHS Families,
I hope you have a safe and relaxing break!
Acquiring a second language enables students to develop various mental abilities of all ages. Language learning helps develop strong cognitive skills, such as a better concept formation, mental flexibility, multitasking, listening skills, and problem-solving, in addition to improving social interaction and encouraging connection between peers. What language do you wish you had learned when you were in school?
Our next COVID-19 test and flu shot date is scheduled for November 18, 2020. Testing will take place from 9:00 - 3:00 at JMMS. All community members and students are welcome to get COVID-19 testing and flu shots free of charge.
Join the Alpine Union school District as a substitute teacher. We offer the highest substitute teacher pay rate in San Diego at $200 per day. @SanDiegoCOE @SanDiegoCounty @CityofSanDiego @sdschools
The community is welcome to preview AUSD's proposed science adoption curriculum.
Student's in Señora Rosas's class are developing their skills of long ago and today!
Conference Week Schedule Reminder:
The release times are as follows:
1st grade- 12:32 pm
3rd/4th grade- 12:42 pm
2nd/5th/SPED- 12:52pm
Parent Conference Week
We will be distributing free Grab and Go meals today, November 16, 2020 from 11:00-12:30 and 4:30-6:00 in the JMMS parking lot. Meals are free to children 18 and under.
Kindness Week! Student's in fourth grade are showing their spirit!
