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PCOE & PUSD Summer Newsletter
Family Edition, Volume 8 August 6, 2020
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Summer 2020, Weekly Communication
Video message for today provides a brief overview of the three different distance learning options that will be available as school starts on August 24. We know there are lots of questions about each of these options, and are committed to sharing out information just as soon as possible. For the quickest response to your questions, please contact your school's principal by email (below) or reach out to Mrs. Warren at kwarren@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Principal email addresses:
CRC - Melissa Leal mleal@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Portola JSHS - Sara Sheridan ssheridan@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Quincy El Pioneer - Alan Reeder areeder@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Quincy El Alder - Lara Hollister lhollister@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Quincy JSHS - Tom Brown tbrown@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Greenville El and JSHS - Traci Cockerill tcockerill@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Chester El - Colly Fischer cfischer@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Chester JSHS - Terry Hernandez thernandez@pcoe.k12.ca.us
Return to School Enrollment Google Form, 20-21
Haven't seen the form yet? Check your email spam folder to see if it's there, or check out the list of links below.
Please complete by Sunday, August 9th.
Questions? Please contact your school's principal for the quickest response.
Greenville- Elementary and Jr./Sr. High School
Return to School Decision
August 4, 2020
Distance Learning and Learning Hubs or Independent Study
In consideration of the safety of our school communities and creating a consistent learning experience for all students the Plumas Unified School District Governing Board voted 4-0 to return to school on August 24th via distance learning with learning hubs, a small, consistent group of students that meets in person with school staff for a limited amount of time.
This difficult decision was made only after many long hours of planning for in-person instruction and the belief that with every safety precaution in place we would be able to accomplish offering all three options for our students.
There are several key factors that influenced this decision including data which reflects when opening a new sector there will be an increase of positive cases. While we have plans in place for when this happens including when to close a classroom, school and district, the end result is to implement distance learning.
In addition, the staffing considerations and lack of available substitutes is a real concern as we don’t have the option of increasing class sizes. Also, the increased anxiety related to the return to school is very real for many of our employees and families. We are taking this into consideration along with the many other related details.
Along with distance learning, we will be working together to implement learning hubs:
What is a learning hub?
A small, consistent group of students that meets in person with school staff for a limited amount of time
Will allow social interaction and support in accessing distance learning
May or may not be aligned with a grade level and may include family units at a school site
Optional for families
Types of support available in a learning hub may include:
Technological- internet access
Digital skills development- navigating distance learning
How to use our new Learning Management System-Canvas
Support with Google
Assessment- time and place to take proctored assessments
Access to materials and resources- paper, books, etc…
Social/Emotional- connections to peers
We will be sending out a notification on Wednesday, August 5th, to sign up for one of these learning options.
Update on Athletics
Thank you for your patience everyone!
Board Updates/Superintendent
Board Meeting Policy
PCOE and PUSD develop the Schedule of Regular Board Meeting at the annual organizational meeting each December. At this time, the Board meets on the second Wednesday of each month with some exceptions. This schedule is posted on our PCOE website under About/Plumas Governing Board. These agendas require 72 hour notice prior to the meeting date/time.
A Special Meeting may be called at any time, and require 24 hour notice prior to the meeting date/time.
An Emergency Meeting is allowed in the case of an emergency situation involving matters that require prompt action due to the disruption or threatened disruption of public facilities and services. Attempts must be made to notify the media by telephone at least one hour in advance, unless the phones are not working.
Helpful information
Local information
School meal programs continue all summer long
Official Information from County and State Departments
Summer Learning Opportunities
Elementary
Junior High/High School
Plumas Unified School District
Website: www.pcoe.k12.ca.us
Location: 50 Church Street, Quincy, CA, USA
Phone: (530)283-6500
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PlumasUnified
Twitter: @PlumasUSD