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Dear ChurchillCSD Families & Staff,

Tomorrow, your students may notice a few visitors around our campuses. We are honored to be one of the host schools for the Modern Learning Conference 25 (MLC25), welcoming educators from other districts as they tour our schools in the morning.


Modern Teacher is an educational support framework that helps school districts transition from traditional teaching methods to a modern, student-centered approach. Through this partnership, our staff receives professional development, strategic planning support, and tools to enhance student engagement and personalize learning. This collaboration has been instrumental in integrating technology and best practices that prepare our students for success in the digital age.


One way this transformation is taking shape in our district is through #WAVE, an approach that empowers students to take an active role in their learning. By setting goals, reflecting on progress, and working collaboratively, students develop essential life skills such as communication, problem-solving, and teamwork. #WAVE fosters a supportive environment where students don’t just learn - they lead! This prepares them for success both in and beyond the classroom. Tomorrow our staff members will wear a shirt with the #WAVE logo - Work, Achieve, Vision, and Empower. Showcasing the efforts made daily for our students.


Our students have been informed by their teachers and are well-prepared for this exciting opportunity. This visit allows us to showcase the incredible work happening in our classrooms every day and highlights the dedication of our staff and students.


Thank you for your continued support!


Regards,

Derild Parsons

📅 UPCOMING NO SCHOOL DAY REMINDERS❗

THIS Friday, February 28th - No School for Students & Staff

Friday, March 14th - No School for Students & Staff

Friday, March 28th - No School for Students (Professional Development Day for Staff)

Attendance Reminder for Families ✅

We'd like to emphasize our attendance policies and procedures.


ATTENDANCE GUIDELINES


EXCUSED does not equal EXEMPT! (State Law NRS 392.130)

Please note that any absence not excused by a medical/mental health professional or a school administrator will be counted against the student's attendance as per Nevada state attendance law.


Any absence that goes unreported by the parent will default to a truancy after three days.


Excused = NOT EXEMPT (counted against student's attendance).

Exempt = Medical Professional note provided or School Admin Excused (not counted against student attendance).


Notification: Schools may notify families of any concerning patterns associated with excessive absences; including but not limited to notes home, School Attendance Review Board (SARB) warnings, pre-SARB notices, and SARB attendance contracts.

Missing School for Illness?

Please remember to call your child’s school every day that they miss school due to an illness so the office staff can excuse them.


As stated above - EXCUSED does not equal EXEMPT (State Law NRS 392.130). Any absence not excused by a medical professional will count against the student's attendance as per Nevada state attendance law.


Excused = NOT EXEMPT (counted against student's attendance).

Exempt = Medical Professional note provided (not counted against student attendance).

Message from our Partners at Care Solace 💜

This week is National Eating Disorders Awareness Week (NEDAwareness Week). Eating disorders are the second most fatal mental health disorder (source: NEDA). Due to the immense risk eating disorders have on our communities, educating ourselves on the signs, symptoms, and paths to recovery is important.

There are three categories of risk factors NEDA outlines for eating disorders:

  • Biological - Our family's genetic makeup can affect our overall health, including the likelihood of an eating disorder. Have conversations with your family about struggles and discuss safety measures you can take to identify risks and seek help if needed.
  • Psychological - Perfectionism is the strongest risk factor for developing an eating disorder. Many voices in our society tell us what is beautiful or acceptable. Setting unrealistic standards about our looks or body image can cause issues with our overall health.
  • Social pressures - Pressure to become someone different can happen in our community when we experience bullying, isolation, or have a body type or culture that is different from friends and classmates.

We’re all valued and important. If you struggle with your body image, are bullied, or feel isolated at school and want to talk to someone, we’re here to help you.

Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential service provided by Churchill County School District. If you want to use Care Solace to help you find a mental health or substance use provider:

  • Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
  • Visit caresolace.com/churchillcsd and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.


https://www.nationaleatingdisorders.org/risk-factors

FREE MEALS for ALL STUDENTS for 24-25 School Year 🥪🍎

BREAKFAST & LUNCH FREE FOR ALL STUDENTS!


Churchill County School District’s application to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) has been APPROVED for the 2024-2025 school year (July 1, 2024, through June 30, 2025).


CLICK HERE for more information!

Medical Plan of Care for Special Diets

If your child(ren) has/have any food allergies or needs to be on a special diet, this form MUST be filled out and returned to the health staff at your child(ren's) school. You can download the form below.

February Students in Transition Newsletter 💗

Check it out our monthly newsletter for updates, a warm welcome to our newest team member, and great resources to support our students.

💡Got McKinney-Vento questions? Send them in for our next Q&A!

🎓Know a student who could use a scholarship? There’s one open now!

📣 Need to refer a student? Send us an email!


We appreciate all you do to support our students—thank you for being part of this work! 🤍

📣 Announcements & Upcoming Events

🌊💚🤍 Churchill County High School

ACT Test - Juniors & Seniors

Tuesday, February 25th

Greenwave Community Closet - In Need of Donations!

The Community Closet is a student-run initiative, providing essential resources to those in need. Located at Churchill County High School, it offers food, warm clothing, shoes, and snacks to help ensure all students have the support they need to succeed. It is run by mentorship teacher Heather Benjamin and her dedicated mentorship program students, the closet is open to any student facing challenges, offering a helping hand in times of need.

Grad Nite Events/Fundraisers

Grad Nite is selling raffle tickets for a whole pig, cut and wrapped the way you want! Get your tickets at D50 Custom Designs, the varsity basketball games, or contact Erica Bartel or Carol Johnson. The drawing will be held on March 15th at the Donkey Basketball Game.
Thank you for supporting a safe and sober grad nite for the class of 2025!

💚💛🦆 Numa Elementary School

NEW NUMA AFTERSCHOOL PROGRAM

Dear Parents,

New Frontier Behavioral Health Center is offering an after school social emotional learning program this year. This program will run from November 12th, 2024 every Tuesday after school from 3pm – 4pm until April 29, 2024.


If you are interested in having your child participate, please download the file below, fill out the bottom section, and return it to the school as soon as possible.

Don't Forget to Order Your Yearbook!

Get your high-quality Yearbook at purchaseyearbook.com and remember this year forever!
Numa Prepay Code: NumaYB25

Click the file below for more information and a clickable link!

💙💛🐶 E.C. Best Elementary School

Dr. Seuss/Read Across America Week - March 3rd-7th

Monday, March 3 - I'm Not Going to Get Up Today or the Sleep book - Pajama Day

Tuesday, March 4 - I Can Read With My Eyes Shut - wear a shirt with words that can be read.

Wednesday, March 5 - Cat in the Hat - Hat day

Thursday, March 6 - Many Colored Days - Students wear as many colors as they can

Friday, March 7 - Fox in Socks - Crazy Sock Day

💙🤍🐺 Lahontan Elementary School

February 24.............................................Modern Learning Conference Visit at LES

February 28.............................................No School ~ Modified Calendar

March 3-7...............................................Read Across America week

Dr. Seuss/Read Across America Week - March 3rd-7th

Monday, March 3 - I'm Not Going to Get Up Today or the Sleep book - Pajama Day

Tuesday, March 4 - I Can Read With My Eyes Shut - wear a shirt with words that can be read.

Wednesday, March 5 - Cat in the Hat - Hat day

Thursday, March 6 - Many Colored Days - Students wear as many colors as they can

Friday, March 7 - Fox in Socks - Crazy Sock Day

💙💛🐻 Northside Early Learning Center

Weekly School Highlights 🎉

Churchill County High School 💚🌊

Churchill County High School NJROTC students had the opportunity to present at the Fallon Chamber of Commerce monthly luncheon, sharing a little bit about their program with local business and community leaders. Cadet Lieutenant Commander Keileen Kato, NJROTC Commanding Officer, and Cadet Lieutenant Humphrey Arata, Executive Officer, led the presentation, showcasing the leadership, dedication, and hard work they and their fellow cadets put into their program. Their presentation highlighted the NJROTC program and how they develop discipline, teamwork, and leadership skills. The luncheon was a great platform for these students to strengthen and make new community connections and raise awareness about their program.

Churchill County Middle School 💚🌊

Students at Churchill County Middle School had the exciting opportunity to take on staff members in the annual Students vs. Staff volleyball game. The competition was fierce, making it an exciting evening. The staff started out strong, defeating the seventh graders in three games. The eighth-grade girls then won against the eighth-grade boys in a very competitive match. However, the boys bounced back and ended up defeating the staff. In the final game, the staff and eighth-grade girls went head-to-head and split wins. This CCMS tradition is one that students and staff look forward to every year. It brings them together for some friendly competition and a whole lot of fun.


Numa Elementary School 💛🦆

Jeremie Sorensen's 5th-grade art students designed their own guitars inspired by the artist Pablo Picasso. From 1901 to 1904 Picasso entered a period of his life that was referred to as the Blue Period. The main color of all his paintings from this time were primarily blue mixed with other colors. Students had to mix the hue blue with white and black to make different tints and shades. Students also added pastel chalks and embellished their guitars with yarn and plastic gemstones adding a unique touch to their projects.


E.C. Best Elementary School 💙🐶

Students at E.C. Best had an exciting opportunity to participate in Agriculture Day on Wednesday, February 19. Hosted by Churchill County High School’s FFA, the event allowed students to learn about various aspects of agriculture. Students in Angies Heck’s class were excited that they got to learn how to milk a cow and how milk gets from the cow to the grocery store. Students got to milk “Moolissa” making it a memorable experience for them. A special thank you to the CCHS FFA members for dedicating their time and knowledge, and to E.C. Best teacher Melissa Humphrey for organizing the event.


Lahontan Elementary School 🤍🐺

Students in Crystal Cabral’s class recognized Presidents’ Day by learning more about the significance of the holiday. They wrote speeches on why they could be president and then got to practice their public speaking skills and present their speeches to the class. To wrap up the activity, students drew a president of their choice.

👍 Want to see school highlights? Like us on Facebook! 👍

Did you know that every school has a Facebook page? That’s right, you can follow each school's Facebook page and receive daily/weekly updates on important dates, times, events & information! Schools also post fun activities/events that your learners are participating in.


Follow our Facebook pages below:

Churchill County School District Facebook Page

Northside Early Learning Facebook Page

Lahontan Elementary School Facebook Page

E.C. Best Elementary School Facebook Page

Numa Elementary School Facebook Page

CCMS Facebook Page

CCHS Facebook Page

📆 Modified 4-Day Week - No School Day Calendar

Important Reminders & Information❗

Health Services 🩺

LICE

We are all excited to be back at school! As we encourage children to learn and share, they also share things we don't want them to: Head Lice! We start seeing a lot of lice outbreaks at our schools this time of year. Please click the link below to learn how to identify lice and for information on what you can do if lice hits your home.

Bed Bugs

Winter seasonal changes bring about infestations and household inconveniences.

Bed bugs are a nuisance, but they are not known to cause or spread disease. They are usually

active at night and can irritate the human skin. The bite is initially painless, but it may become

swollen and itch, much like a mosquito bite.


The source of bed bugs often cannot be determined, as they may be found in many places,

including hotels, hospitals, theaters and schools. Finding a bed bug does not mean that the

building is infested. Adults & children can unknowingly bring bed bugs into buildings,

including schools. In response to this seasonal concern, Churchill County School District

continually works to identify pests, provide inspections of schools and have licensed pest

control specialists treat classrooms and schools as appropriate.


If you have experienced bedbugs in your home, we strongly recommend seeking professional

assistance from a qualified pest control company. If your child has any bites, you should contact your health care provider.


Further information on preventing bed bugs are available on the following website.

• U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) bed bug information

website: http://www.epa.gov/bedbugs/


• Center of Disease Control (CDC) bed bug information

websites:

http://www.cdc.gov/parasites/bedbugs/faqs.html

Infinite Campus 💻

Infinite Campus is the account you use to check your child’s grades, check student schedules, pay student fees, check attendance, and get other information about your student. If you already have an account, please ensure your current contact information is correct, as this is the District's primary communication tool.


If you are having any issues logging in, please contact your child’s school front office:

Churchill County High School: 775-423-2181
Churchill County Middle School: 775-423-7701
Numa Elementary School: 775-428-1996
E.C. Best Elementary School: 775-423-3159
Lahontan Elementary School: 775-423-1999
Northside Early Learning Center: 775-423-3463


If you are unable to reach your child's school, please contact the District Office at 775-423-5184 or email parentinfo@churchillcsd.com with your questions. You can also visit our Infinite Campus Resource Page.

Paper Tutor 📝

It may be the begging of the semester, but it is never to early to set goals and make a plan on how you will be successful. One great way to stay ahead is by taking advantage of the resources available to you - Paper Tutor being one of those!


ChurchillCSD is thrilled to continue our partnership with Paper to provide free, 24/7 access to 1-on-1 tutoring and writing support for 4th-12th grade students. There’s a lot to be excited about with Paper’s Educational Support System, including 1:1 live-chat tutoring sessions with subject-matter experts in over 200 subjects and four different languages,


  • Engaging educational videos and math games to expand student learning in and out of the classroom,

  • Expert review on any written work (essays, creative writing, poetry, lab reports, etc.),

  • Reading fluency and comprehension practice, and so much more!

  • Students can access this incredible resource today through their CLEVER account! They can also go to app.paper.co, search for their school, and login to start a tutoring session, OR you and your student can download the Paper mobile app for additional access anytime, anywhere. Not sure where to start? Learn more about Paper and sign up for a free live webinar here! We can’t wait to see all of the student growth that occurs with Paper!

💪 Your District Office Admin Team

Derild Parsons

Superintendent

Stacey Cooper

Assistant Superintendent

Kathryn Bervin-Mueller

Director of Learning & Innovation

Ryan Larkin-Smith

Director of Inclusive Services

NOW HIRING FOR THE 2025-2026 SCHOOL YEAR! 🎉

HIRING BONUSES OFFERED! 💰

Attention Educators! 📣


ChurchillCSD is hiring for the 2025-2026 school year & offering BIG incentives❗


Looking for a rewarding career in education? ChurchillCSD is the place to be! We’re offering amazing hiring bonuses and the highest base salaries for school counselors, psychologists, and special education staff! 🎉


💰$7,000 Hiring Bonus for Licensed Teaching Staff

💰$12,000 Hiring Bonus for Special Education Teachers

💰$2,500 Relocation Incentive for Teachers Moving to the Area


Join a district that values YOU and your dedication to students! 🌟

📱775-428-7240

📨 sorensenc@churchillcsd.com

🔗bit.ly/ChurchillCSDApplyToday


Start your next chapter with ChurchillCSD - where educators and students thrive! ✨

Churchill County School District
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