The district partnered with the Soledad Medical Clinic on July 22 to host a vaccination clinic for our students 12 years and older. Over 200 students received their first COVID Vaccine dose.
Our district welcomed 35 new teachers during the New Teacher Orientation held on July 30-August 4. Despite a power outage on July 30, the entire 4-day in-service was a success, with new teachers attending presentations on curriculum, instruction, trauma-informed care, special education procedures and many other helpful topics. Teachers also met their principals and support providers.
EARLY LITERACY
On August 3-4, the district partnered with WestEd and the Monterey County Office of Education to train over 20 teachers in grades K-3 in early literacy. The 2-day series served as the start of a full-year program to provide early grades teachers with tools and strategies to support early literacy.
START OF YEAR ACTIVITIES
Our teachers and many classified staff returned to sites on August 5 to begin three days of professional development. Topics included Reengaging Students, Social Emotional Learning, Hatching Results, Early Literacy, CPR, and many other topics.
The Governing Board held a special Governance Training on Saturday, August 7, 2021 at the Main Street Middle School Learning Center. Ms. Angelena Pride from the California School Boards Association facilitated the all-day training.
ANNUAL BACK TO SCHOOL STAFF BBQ - AS SPONSORED BY THE SCHOOL BOARD
The Annual BBQ is Back!
On August 10, our Board of Trustees hosted a Welcome Back Lunch for all district team members. The lunch, served at Soledad H.S. was prepared by the Soledad Lions Club and Soledad USD food service staff. The lunch was delicious and much appreciated by everyone!
Salinas Valley Region of the Horseless Carriage Club of America.
The organization visited San Vicente & Frank Ledesma Elementaries. The students were able to look and touch the vintage cars. Imagine the look on the students faces to be able to see what people used to drive. Thank you to Principals, Dr. Bailey & Ms. Nichols for hosting the exhibition for our students.
