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Tomorrow morning Churchill County School District staff will welcome thousands of students to school. The students will be driven, ride a bus, or walk to school. No matter how they get there, the routine is the same. All students leave the adults who are responsible for their day-to-day well-being and enter our schools where that responsibility shifts and school staff take over and assume that well-being responsibility.

In education, we use the term “in Loco Parentis” which means “in the place of the parent” to explain what happens daily to our children. When your children make that daily transition, school staff take on that responsibility daily for their students.

May 6-10 is Staff Appreciation Week. Please join me this week in recognizing all school staff who work daily to keep your children safe and teach them a wide variety of skills. Please take a moment to say thank you and express gratitude for their work and their willingness to take upon them the “in Loco Parentis” role in your absence.

Derild Parsons

Friday, May 10th - No School for Students & Staff at LES, ECB, Numa & CCMS
*May 10th is a contingency Day for CCHS. See message below*

Thursday, May 23rd - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL for Pre-Kindergarten & Kindergarten Students

Friday, May 24th - LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

ATTENTION CCHS FAMILIES

On January 11th, all Churchill County schools were closed due to inclement weather.

ChurchillCSD petitioned the state to allow that day to be covered through excess instruction minutes and not activate a contingency day. This request was approved for all schools except Churchill County High School. CCHS does not have excess minutes available, and therefore, we are required to activate a contingency day for CCHS.

The state has agreed to let us make up this day on Friday, May 10th, rather than Tuesday, May 28th.

On Friday, May 10th, buses will run their routes and pick up high school students only. This day will allow students who need extra assistance with their courses to receive it. We realize this is short notice and we encourage all CCHS students to attend. If students are unable to attend on May 10th, please contact the attendance office to excuse the absence.

**ALL high school students who ride a bus, will be picked up on Friday, May 10th for their contingency day. The transportation blackout schedule will not be in effect on Friday, May 10th!**

TOMORROW, Monday, May 6th we will continue to operate a rolling blackout schedule. This week will be the Red Zone (Bus Numbers 33,38 & 41). They will NOT RUN in the morning or afternoon Monday, May 6th - Thursday, May 9th. There is no school on Friday, May 10th as part of our modified 4-day calendar.

Please note, ALL high school students who ride a bus will be picked up on Friday, May 10th for their contingency day. The blackout will not be in effect on Friday, May 10th!*

For questions or concerns, please email stopfinder@churchillcsd.com

Transportation Blackout Schedule for May is Below

Churchill County School District is committed to protecting the health and safety of students and staff. Students and staff will spend time in the sun before, during school hours, and after school in recreation and sports programs. Nevada weather and environmental conditions can oftentimes be at intensities that may result in negative health consequences, including sunburns. Too much sun exposure can be dangerous. Overexposure to the sun’s ultraviolet (UV) radiation seriously threatens one's health. Children are especially susceptible to harmful UV radiation and childhood exposure and sunburns in childhood are a primary indicator for developing skin cancer later in life. About 1 in 5 Americans will develop skin cancer during their lifetime, despite the preventable nature of the disease (Safe exposure to the sun). This is why I encourage you & your families to attend this FREE SKIN CARE CLINIC on May 7, 2024, from 4-7 pm in Reno at Greater Nevada Field (Aces BallPark). The address is: 250 Evans Ave, Reno, NV 89501.

It is that time of the year again! Kindergarten registration for the 24-25 school year is now open!

𝗡𝗘𝗪 𝗜𝗠𝗣𝗢𝗥𝗧𝗔𝗡𝗧 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘 Per AB 65, your child must be 5 on or before 08/01/2024. Children enrolled in Northside Early Learning Center’s Pre-K program until the end of the year will automatically be enrolled in Kindergarten at Churchill County School District.

𝗣𝗿𝗲-𝗞𝗶𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗿𝗴𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗲𝗻 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀 for 24-25 at Northside Early Learning Center are now being accepted!

***𝗣𝗹𝗲𝗮𝘀𝗲 𝗡𝗼𝘁𝗲***

Completing and submitting a Pre-Kindergarten application 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝗻𝗼𝘁 𝗴𝘂𝗮𝗿𝗮𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗲 that a child will be accepted to the Pre-Kindergarten program. The number of Pre-K student seats available is dependent upon grant funding awarded. Letters of acceptance into Pre-K will be sent after July 1st.

𝟯 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀: Child must be at least 3 years old by August 1, 2024 (AB 65). The 3-year-old program is designed for students who are English Language Learners. Non-English Language Learners will be placed on a waiting list and filled with space available after the school year starts.

𝟰 𝘆𝗲𝗮𝗿 𝗼𝗹𝗱𝘀: Child must be 4 years old by August 1, 2023 (AB 65).

Looking to catch up on some missing assignments so you can come back and finish the year strong? ChurchillCSD is thrilled to announce 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!

Churchill County School District’s application to participate in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) has been approved for (July 1, 2023, through June 30, 2024).

As we wrap up this school year, we're thrilled to roll out the grand finale of our Students in Transition (SIT) newsletter!

Get ready to be inspired, informed, and empowered as we take a deep dive into the incredible stories and resources that make a real difference in the lives of our homeless and foster youth.

📝 Impact Essay Extravaganza: Prepare to be moved by the powerful essay from our scholarship winner! Their journey is not just a story; it's a testament to resilience and triumph against all odds.

🎓 Fact Flash: Did you know that homeless and foster youth face unique challenges in achieving graduation? Our newsletter sheds light on these important statistics and emphasizes why our support is more critical than ever.

💡 Community Connection Corner: Explore the vibrant array of community resources available to not only our students in transition but also our whole community.

🙌 Heartfelt Thanks: Margaret and Carol want to send a massive shoutout to each of you! Your dedication to learning, supporting, and advocating for our students in transition has been nothing short of incredible. Let's celebrate the impact we've made together!

Ready to dive in? See below for the newsletter!

In 2020 Nevada Legislature passed a law that requires students who will be an incoming senior, to have the meningococcal vaccine (MCV4) BEFORE they can start school in the fall. This means that every single current 11th grader has to have this vaccine before they can start 12th grade. This does not apply to any other grade.

Parents can get this vaccine (MCV4) at their doctor's office, pharmacy, or if you don't have insurance or if you have Medicaid, you can get the vaccine from The Central Nevada Health District - call 775-867-8181 for an appointment.

Once your child receives the vaccine, please notify CCHS school nurse Adonna Crowley at crowleya@churchillcsd.com or call her at 775-423-2181 ext. 4124 with the date the vaccine was given. For more information please contact Adonna, or Chief Health Nurse Chassity Mills at 775-423-3463 x 2003.

Click HERE to view the letter with more information.

Dear Parents/Guardians of 6th graders,

All 6th graders must receive the MCV4 (meningococcal) immunization and the Tdap immunization before the start of 7th grade on 12 August 2024. Children will not be allowed to begin 7th grade until there is proof of the immunization being completed.

Parents are encouraged to review their child's shot record and make arrangements with their health care provider for vaccination prior to the busy 'Back to School' season.

Because of the volume of students requiring immunization appointments, you may find it difficult to get an appointment for immunizations over the summer. For those who are uninsured, underinsured, on Medicaid or American Indian/Alaskan Native, you can make an appointment with the Central Nevada Health District community health nurse at (775) 867-8181. You can also get these vaccines from a local pharmacy – just make sure they take your insurance and that they administer the correct vaccines. Listen for announcements about vaccine clinics and ‘back to school’ vaccine clinics.

If you have any questions please contact:

Corey Plumb, RN

CCMS School Nurse

(775) 423-7701

Monday, May 6th at 7:00pm

CCHS Auditorium

Tuesday, May 7th at 6:00pm

CCHS Auditorium

Wednesday, May 8th at 6:00pm

CCHS Auditorium

Monday, May 13th at 6:00pm

CCHS Auditorium

Tuesday, May 14th at 6:00pm

CCHS Auditorium

Thursday, May 16th - Saturday May 18th

CCHS Baseball & Softball Fields

Friday, May 17th at 7:00pm

CCHS Auditorium

Edward Arciniega Athletic Complex

Friday, May 24th at 7:00pm

Informational videos provide parents and guardians with the tools and information that will allow them to support the academic success of their students.

Every student that has a parent or guardian successfully complete the questionnaire with 8 or more correct answers will receive 5 Gerka Bucks that will not expire until the end of the year. Students can have a total of 2 parents or guardians that are identified on Infinite Campus complete the questionnaire for a total of 10 Gerka Bucks.

Thursday, May 9th from 5:30-6:30 pm

Numa Elementary School

May 20 - 3rd grade visits Numa, 1st grade visits the BEST

May 21 - Spelling Bee in Gym

3rd-Grade - 8:45 a.m.

2nd-Grade - 12:30 p.m.

May 22 - Principal’s Picnic at Oats Park

2nd grade - 9:30 - 11:30

3rd grade - 11:45 - 1:45

May 24 - Difference Makers Assembly

Both Grades together at 9:00 a.m.

It is that time of the year again! Come register for kindergarten, tour the school, participate in one of two informational sessions (5:30 & 6:15), and join us for DINNER at 5:45! We hope to see all of you there!!

NOTE: If your student is ALREADY REGISTERED we still invite you to come to this event! This is an opportunity for students and their families to get information and become familiar with Lahontan!

Wednesday, May 15th

Mills, Dellera, Lefort 9:30-10:00

Manning, Greenwell, Chappell 10:15-10:45

Young, Cabral, Swisher 1:15-1:45

Bacallo, Hawkins, Potter 2:00-2:30

Wednesday, May 22nd

Thursday, May 23rd

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
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/churchillcsd