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THIS FRIDAY, October 11th - No School for Students & Staff

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

We want to thank the families who were in attendance at our Title I meeting this last week. For those who missed it, we have provided the slides below with all the information available to families at the meeting. Please email Kaitlin Ritchie at ritchiek@churchillcsd.com if you have questions.

October is National Bullying Prevention Month. As a school community, we want to encourage everyone to stay informed about the signs of bullying, the impact it can have, and what to do if you see it happening.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) defines bullying as behavior that is:

• Unwanted: The behavior is not wanted by the victim.
• Aggressive: The behavior involves some form of aggression, such as physical force, threats, or intimidation.
• Repeated: The behavior happens more than once or has the potential to happen again.

Acts of bullying may involve physical contact, words or gestures, or social exclusion. Bullying can happen in person or online.

The signs of bullying include:

• Physical signs: bruises, cuts, torn clothing, missing items
• Emotional signs: changes in mood, withdrawal from friends and activities, anxiety, depression
• Behavioral signs: aggressive behavior, changes in eating or sleeping habits, truancy
• Social signs: being excluded from activities, being made fun of or called names

If you see bullying happening, it's important to do something. Here are some things you can do:

• Talk to the bully and tell them to stop.
• Talk to the victim and offer your support.
• Report the bullying to a trusted adult, such as a teacher, counselor, or parent.

If you or someone you know is being bullied, there are resources available to help:

• The National Bullying Prevention Center
• The Trevor Project
• StopBullying.gov
  
  

Together, we can create a safe and supportive school community for all students!

Care Solace is available 24/7/365 to connect individuals to care. Call 888-515-0595 or visit www.caresolace.com/churchillcsd.

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.

As we approach the "giving" season, we want to encourage our families to review the health information provided above from our Chief School Nurse. Additionally, 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.

Our October Students In Transition newsletter is out, and it’s packed with quick tips and resources to help our students as the colder months roll in!

What’s Inside:

• Key signs to watch for
• Local resources for students in need
• A simple challenge to make a difference
• And more!

Dive in, learn something new, and see how you can help! Thanks for all you do!

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.

Blood Drive CCHS - Tuesday, October 8th

Open House - Thursday, October 17th

• Girls Golf - AWAY - @ Truckee 10:00am
  
  

Tuesday 10/8

• Girls Golf - AWAY - @ South Tahoe 10:00am
• -Freshman Volleyball - HOME -vs- Douglas 3:00
• JV Volleyball - HOME -vs- Douglas 4:00
• Varsity Volleyball - HOME -vs- Douglas 5:00
  
  

Friday 10/11

• Freshman Volleyball - AWAY @ Elko 4:00
• JV Volleyball - AWAY @ Elko 5:00
• Varsity Volleyball - AWAY @ Elko 6:00
• JV Girls Soccer - AWAY @ White Pine 12:15
• Varsity Girls Soccer - AWAY @ White Pine 3:45
• Varsity Boys Soccer - AWAY @ White Pine 2:00
• JV Football - AWAY @ Spring Creek 4:30
• Varsity Football - AWAY @ Spring Creek 7:00
  
  

Saturday 10/12

• JV Boys Soccer - AWAY @ West Wendover 10:00am
• Varsity Boys Soccer - Away @ West Wendover 11:45am
• Varsity Girls Soccer - Away @ West Wendover 1:30
• Freshman Volleyball - AWAY @ Spring Creek 10:00am
• JV Volleyball - AWAY @ Spring Creek 11:00am

🥁🎤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

🖤 Kindergarten Black Day - Thursday, October 10th

LES just wrapped up a little fun for our staff. Teachers submitted baby or toddler photos, and then they all took the week to look through all the pictures and guess who. The winner was Mrs. Baylee Barton! Our sunshine committee hosts and encourages a lot of staff bonding throughout the year!

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