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Friday, October 11th - No School for Students & Staff

Friday, October 25th - No School in Observance of Nevada Day

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Let’s come together to recognize the warning signs and offer support to those in need. If you or someone you know needs help, Care Solace provides 24/7 confidential support to connect you with mental health professionals.

Visit www.caresolace.com/churchillcsd or call 888-515-0595. You’re not alone. 💚 #SuicidePrevention #CareSolace #MentalHealthMatters

Teen suicide is a leading mental health issue, and now more than ever, it's essential to break the stigma, foster open conversations, and provide students and their families with the tools to navigate these difficult situations. Our goal is to help educators, parents, and students feel informed, prepared, and supported.

We're proud to share Amie’s Story, a powerful video series that follows the journey of Amie, a young girl who struggles with suicidal thoughts and survives a suicide attempt. Through her healing process, Amie reconnects with her family and community, demonstrating the importance of communication and support in overcoming crises.

With the beginning of a new school year, and the close contact we have with one another, brings respiratory illnesses; Influenza (Flu), Respiratory Syncytial Virus (RSV), and COVID-19.

Symptoms of all three are very similar, which makes it hard to distinguish between these illnesses. Therefore, if you think your child may have one of these respiratory illnesses, please get them tested by a healthcare provider so we can prevent the spread in our schools and community.

Students suspected of having a communicable disease may be temporarily excluded from school until an appropriate medical authority determines that the student is not a health or safety threat to other students or staff members. Written documentation may be required from a medical care provider if determined by the school nurse.

Students will be excluded for any of the following conditions:

1. Fever 100.4 degrees F or higher

2. Signs or symptoms of possible severe respiratory illnesses (Flu, COVID, RSV)

3. Diarrhea, defined as having more than 6 loose stools in a 24-hour period, or 3 in a 7 1/2 hour school day.

4. Vomiting

5. Mouth or nose sores (e.g., Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease)

6. Rash

7. Suspicious skin lesions (e.g., Hand, Foot & Mouth Disease)

8. Conjunctivitis (pink eye)

9. Unusual color of skin, eyes, stool, or urine
   
   

Exclusion may also occur for the mildly ill child if the child is unable to participate in normal activities or if the child needs more care than can be provided by school health staff.

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.

Did you know? Research shows that 83% of homeless youth experience complex trauma, increasing their risk of emotional challenges. Early intervention can make a life-changing difference.

In This Issue:

• McKinney-Vento Rights: A quick guide to the essential services our SIT families are entitled to.
• Self-Reflection Challenge: Practical steps to support students showing signs of distress.
• Resource Spotlight: New Frontier's 24/7 emergency line for immediate assistance.

We’ve also included a Practice Challenge to help start meaningful conversations with students. If you’d like to share your responses, I’d be happy to collaborate with you!

Your compassion and awareness can transform a student's life. Let's make a difference together. If you have any questions or need support, please don't hesitate to contact me or Carol Johnson.

The Migrant Education Program (MEP) offers technical assistance and financial support to enhance educational opportunities and academic success for migrant children, youth, agricultural workers, fishers, and their families. Its primary goal is to ensure that migrant children receive the same free public education as other children. MEP funds, which are federal, support high-quality education programs for migratory children aged 3 to 21. These funds help prevent penalties due to disparities in curriculum, graduation requirements, or academic standards as children move between states or within a state. Additionally, MEP ensures that migratory children have full and fair opportunities to meet the same challenging state academic standards expected of all students.

Are you worried about getting behind in school or need help with certain assignments/subjects? Do not let yourself get behind! Get tutoring and extra help NOW!

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!

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.

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!

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.

Words cannot express the amount of appreciation I hold for our teachers, principals and support staff. It truly takes a whole school community to ensure our children grow. This past week, I had the opportunity to watch one of our principals in action. As I arrived for our regular 1:1meeting, I had to chase down Mrs. Kimi Melendy. Where did I find her? In a classroom of course! Mrs. Melendy was hard at work, reading to her students about the importance of family. The book not only highlighted the assumed, traditional family, but also the entire support network that contributes to student growth through family and school. After the book, she engaged in a restorative practice activity, learning about each student name, family members and favorite foods.

This activity reminded me of the importance each one of us are on the lives of our children. The love and guidance our children receive come from all aspects of their lives. I truly enjoyed watching our Lahontan principal in action. It is apparent she loves her job, her staff and her students.

Join us for the first District Family Engagement Meeting for the 24-25 school year on Thursday, October 3rd at 5:30pm!

📸 Picture Retakes - THIS Tuesday, October 1st

Retakes will be held from 8:30-12:30 in the conference room right next to the library. If you have not had your photo taken, please plan to do so that day. We will be calling you down by alphabet, but if you have free periods, you can also just stop in. This is your chance to get your student ID card and yearbook photo taken. ID cards will be handed out on the spot.

• Girls Tennis - Team Playoffs - AWAY @ Wooster 3:00
  
  

Tuesday 10/1

• Boys Tennis - Team Playoffs - AWAY @ Hug 3:00
• Girls Varsity Soccer - AWAY @ Pershing County 4:00
  
  

Wednesday 10/2

• Girls Tennis - Team Playoffs - Semifinals - AWAY @ TBD
• Freshman Volleyball - AWAY @ Fernley 4:00
• JV Volleyball - AWAY @ Fernley 5:00
• Varsity Volleyball - AWAY @ Fernley 6:00
  
  

Thursday 10/3

• Boys Tennis - Team Playoffs - Semifinals - AWAY @ TBD

Friday 10/4

• Boys and Girls Tennis - Team Finals - AWAY @ TBD
• JV Boys Soccer - AWAY @ Spring Creek 2:00
• Varsity Boys Soccer - AWAY @ Spring Creek 3:45
• Cross County - AWAY @ Sparks (Shadow Mountain)
• JV Football - AWAY -vs- Fernley 4:30
• Freshman Volleyball - AWAY @ Dayton 4:00
• JV Volleyball - AWAY @ Dayton 5:00
• Varsity Volleyball - AWAY @ Dayton 6:00
• Varsity Football - AWAY -vs- Fernley 7:00
• Cheer - AWAY -vs- Fernley 4:30

• JV Girls Soccer - HOME - vs Spring Creek 2:00 on the Turf
• Varsity Girls Soccer - HOME - vs Spring Creek 4:00 on the Turf

Saturday 10/5

• JV Boys Soccer - AWAY @ Elko 10:00am
• Varsity Boys Soccer - Away @ Elko 11:45am

• JV Girls Soccer - HOME - vs - Elko 10:00am on the Turf
• Varsity Girls Soccer - HOME - vs - Elko 12:00 on the Turf

🥁🎤CCMS Debut Performance (Band II/III and Choir 7/8) - THIS Tuesday, October 1st at the District in the Pit from 6:00 – 7:00pm

Parent /Teacher Conferences - 10/4 & 10/18

Fall Book Fair - 10/14 - 10/18

Family Night Book Tasting - 10/17

1st Quarter SOAR Assemblies - 10/18

1st Quarter Tribe Award / Activity Day sign up - 10/24

Tribe Color Day & SOAR picture - 10/24

Halloween Dress Up - 10/31

🧙 📚 🍅Magical Night of Books Family Night, Book Fair & Chili Cook-Off - THIS Wednesday, October 2nd from 5:30-7pm

🥫Canned Food Drive - THROUGH FRIDAY, OCTOBER 4TH!

CCHS FFA and Lahontan Elementary are teaming up to help a very special cause in our area. We will be collecting canned food items for those affected and displaced by the Davis fire.

Food collection will start immediately and will be finished by Thursday Oct 3rd for Kindergarten and Friday October 4th for first grade.

Mrs Sorensen will be keeping track of the class that turns in the most canned food items and will reward that class with a popcorn/movie party. 1st place for Kinders and a 1st place for First grade.

📸 Picture Day - THIS WEDNESDAY, October 9th

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

Email: parentinfo@churchillcsd.com
Website: https://www.churchillcsd.com/en-US
Location: 690 South Maine Street, Fallon, NV, USA
Phone: 775-423-5184
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