In this Issue...
Message from Superintendent
CUHSD Food Services Reminder
New Year, New Website Look
CACE Spring Catalog
School Board Recognition Month
Step into Teaching Event
CUHSD Stories
Message from Superintendent
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Dear CUHSD Community,
It has been a busy and productive start to the new year for CUHSD schools as we continue to work to implement the Board-approved Phased Return of In-Person High Schools Services plan. As you may know during the January 21 Regular Board meeting, the Board of Trustees approved my recommendation to remain in Level 1: Distance Learning + Limited In-Person Supports and reconsider moving to Levels 2 and/or Level 3 at the end of February/Early March. To read the full plan and more information on each level, click here.
Level 1: Distance Learning + Limited In-Person Supports Through February
In our current Level 1 services, we are working to expand in-person support at all of our school sites through the connectivity hubs/learning labs, tutoring, credit recovery opportunities, and summer school.
We are happy to see some success with the connectivity hubs or learning labs, which provide internet access and academic support to students. For example, at Westmont High School at least 17 students were able to improve their grades by the end of last semester with the support of the in-person connectivity hubs!
What’s Next?
Although we are pleased to report that the overall passing rates of our students at our five comprehensive sites improved since the beginning of the fall semester, we know even more work needs to be done to ensure our students can overcome the obstacles that come with a pandemic and almost a full year of distance learning.
We hope to be able to expand to Level 2: Distance Learning + In-Person Academic Support and Activities and/or Level 3: In-Person Instruction for Select Students during the Spring semester. While we are aggressively recruiting in-person substitutes, tutors and aides, at this time, we do not believe we will have sufficient staffing to be able to achieve Level 4:-In-Person Instruction by Preference this academic year.
As we have learned since the pandemic began, flexibility with the latest county and state guidance and COVID-19 conditions continue to be essential for any plan. You may be aware that Santa Clara County is currently on the Purple (Tier 1) on the California Public Health Department COVID-19 Order and Monitoring System, which means some restrictions are being lifted in our county. High schools can not reopen for in-person instruction until we are in the Red (Tier 2) or higher for 14 days. We will continue to monitor the hospitalization rates and number of COVID-19 cases before making a recommendation to the Board to move into additional levels in our plan.
As we continue to work to expand in-person high school services throughout the Spring semester, we will communicate any updates via email, social media (@mycuhsd), and the CUHSD website (www.cuhsd.org). Thank you for your partnership in creating a successful 2020-2021 school year for our students.
Sincerely,
Robert Bravo,Ed. D.,
CUHSD Superintendent
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Don't Forget to Grab a Free Meal from CUHSD Food Services!
Our Food Services Department continues to provide fresh, delicious, and FREE meals Monday-Friday 12:00 to 12:45 p.m. at all CUHSD school sites for anyone under the age of 18. From delicious taco salads to mouth-watering breakfast burritos, our schools offer a variety of tasty options each week. To view upcoming menu items for your nearby school, click here.
There is no reservation necessary. Just stop by any of our schools and take home a delicious meal!
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New Year, New Website Look
In an effort to better support our students, staff, and parents online, the District and school websites will be upgraded with a new look later in the new year. Beginning in mid-February, all of the District and school websites will have a renovated, cleaner look that will be easier to navigate from the homepage. The upgraded sites will help ensure our communities stay informed on school or district initiatives, events, and announcements. Please note, the change will only be in appearance, not content. The school and district websites will have the same URLs, webpages, and search functions.
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CACE Spring Catalog
Interested in learning a new skill? Campbell Adult and Community Education (CACE) recently released the Spring 2021 schedule of classes for the second quarter. Courses include The Home Buying Process Explained, Creative Writing, Beginner Salsa and more.
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School Board Recognition Month
Please join us in recognizing our Board of Trustees as part of School Board Recognition Month! School Boards are a crucial component of public education systems, and our Trustees provide a critical link between our schools and our community. They establish policies, set the direction, develop a strategic vision and plan, ensure accountability and provide community leadership on behalf of the District and public education.
“Our Trustees spend countless hours volunteering their time toward improving student achievement and advocating for the best for all of our students, “ said Superintendent Robert Bravo.
In addition to overseeing educational systems within our school District, our Trustees are also dedicated community members who commit their time to contribute toward the continuous improvement of our society. Thank you to Trustees Kristiina Arrasmith, Stacey Brown, Kalen Gallagher, Linda Goytia and Robert Varich for your dedication to the success of our students and staff!
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Step into Teaching Event
Interested in becoming a teacher or know someone who would make a great teacher? Attend the virtual Step into Teaching event on Saturday, February 13, 2021, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. You can register by clicking here. The event will help you learn about and prepare for a teaching career including how to navigate the credentialing process. You will also meet with representatives from local universities and teaching programs and learn about compensation, benefits, financial aid and retirement.
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CUHSD Stories
Prospect High School Students Turn Household Plastics into Art
We are so impressed by the colorful and meaningful artwork of Mark Fisher's class at Prospect High School! Students transformed everyday household plastics into marine life to bring awareness about the impact plastic has on our ocean life! The artwork is currently on display in the Prospect High School library.
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Westmont Theatre Students Receive Superior Marks at CETA High School Theatre Festival
The annual statewide California Educational Theatre Association (CETA) High School Theatre Festival gives students a chance to receive high-quality feedback, scholarships, and awards for their theatrical work. For the first time, Westmont High School students participated in two of this year’s events ("Sceneworks" and "Techworks") and received superior rankings.
Westmont High School students Katy Byron, Diya Hamada, and Lauryn McKeithan took 1st place in the "Techworks" category for their work on "Clue." Additionally, Westmont High School students Alma Gur and Faith Lucas took 2nd place in the "Sceneworks" category for their scene from "Dog Sees God." Diya Hamada also received recognition as Outstanding Designer for her work on the Props for "Clue."
Congratulations on this achievement!
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Branham High School Student Places Third in Santa Clara County District Attorney Poster Contest
Congratulations to Branham High School student Mei Lin Lee-Stahr for receiving third place in the Santa Clara County District Attorney "Justice for All" The Notorious RBG Poster Contest. Her winning piece will be honored at an upcoming ceremony. Great job, Mei-Lin!
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Leigh High School Embrace Relief Club Raises $2,000 for COVID-19 Refugee Relief
CUHSD students are making the world a better place! Leigh High School students in the Embrace Relief Club raised more than $2,000 for a COVID-19 Refugee Relief fund. The money will go toward helping more than 70,000 refugees in Greece so they can get sanitizing supplies and safer housing options to prevent the continued spread of COVID-19.
“We reached our goal of $2,000 for our refugee relief project. I wanted to thank you all for supporting us throughout the way and helping us raise money,” said Aysel Ogul, the president of the Embrace Relief Club in a Facebook post.
The students are also raising money to build a water well in Africa to provide communities with clean drinking water. For more information on their fundraising efforts, click here.
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Former Branham High School Student Joins Biden-Harris Administration
We are proud to announce that a Branham High School alumni joined the Biden-Harris administration. Vedant Patel, who graduated in 2008, is a part of the new administration as the Assistant Press Secretary. Patel served as Regional Communications Director for the Biden-Harris Campaign before being selected as Assistant Press Secretary. He credits his success to the teachers, administrators and staff who inspired him during his time in high school.
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Del Mar High School Hosts Virtual “Can It Be that IB is for Me?” Event
Del Mar High School hosted a virtual “Can It Be that IB is For Me?” event on January 14 to provide families a deeper understanding of the International Baccalaureate (IB) program. The IB Programme is an internationally recognized diploma program which offers a rigorous, challenging and advanced academic curriculum, while it develops students into community leaders and global citizens.
The event featured a panel of current IB diploma students who answered questions about workload, course content and time management. If you were unable to attend and want to learn more about the Del Mar High School IB Program, click here to watch the recorded event.
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