Carmel Elementary School

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Weekly HUSD COVID Update 12/2/20: COVID Data: Most up to date San Bernardino County COVID data is as follows: Adjusted new cases per 100,000 residents: 32.36* Overall testing positivity: 13.98% HPI testing positivity aka "Health Equity Metric": 17.3% *Note: Most recent data as of 11/23/20 Source: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Current San Bernardino County tier assignment: 23.0 adjusted new cases per 100,000** 11.3% overall positivity** Tier = Purple **Note: 7-day average of the week ending on 11/25/20. Source: Ca Safer Economy Needed for next tier (Red) assignment: 2 consecutive week averages of 7 or fewer adjusted new San Bernardino County cases per 100,000 residents, 8% or lower overall positivity rate AND 8% or lower Ca Health Equity Metric positivity. Source: Ca Safer Economy Free COVID Testing: Community COVID-19 testing sites are being held throughout San Bernardino County. Samples will be collected using a swab in the nostril or in the mouth. These samples are then sent to a lab to test for the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS‑CoV‑2 virus). There are 3 commonly used testing options: Option #1: San Bernardino County Public Health Testing Facilities: Click the link to make a free testing appointment: https://sb.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment/screen/landing You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone! Walk-ins are sometimes welcome (depending on how busy they are)! You do NOT need to have symptoms to test! You get texted/emailed the results in under 48 hours! Nearby locations: (Note: Click the link for exhaustive San Bernardino County list) https://sbcovid19.com/testing-sites/ Percy Bakker Center 9333 E Ave., Hesperia Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Victor Valley College 71 Mojave Fish Hatchery Rd., Victorville Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Every Saturday through November 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Option #2: CVS Testing Facilities: You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone! No walk-ins! Generally, you MUST have symptoms to test! Click the link to schedule a CVS test: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=cvs-home-hero1-banner2-coronavirus-testing Option #3: Consult your doctor for other testing options. Flu Vaccine: The California Department of Public Health strongly recommends that all students and staff be immunized each autumn against influenza, to help: Protect the school community Reduce demands on health care facilities Decrease illnesses that cannot be readily distinguished from COVID19 and would therefore trigger extensive measures from the school and public health authorities. Click the link for information on free flu vaccines in San Bernardino County: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/flu/fluclinics/

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Before eating food at home or in public spaces, wash your hands with soap and water. It only takes 20 seconds and removes the germs from surfaces or objects you’ve touched https://go.usa.gov/xV9TPexternal icon #KeepHandsClean

Before eating food at home or in public spaces, wash your hands with soap and water. It only takes 20 seconds and removes the germs from surfaces or objects you’ve touched https://go.usa.gov/xV9TPexternal icon #KeepHandsClean

Weekly HUSD COVID Update 11/18/20: COVID Data: Most up to date San Bernardino County COVID data is as follows: Adjusted new cases per 100,000 residents: 24.41* Overall testing positivity: 10.41%* HPI testing positivity aka "Health Equity Metric": 12.62% * *Note: Most recent data as of 11/9/20 Source: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Current San Bernardino County tier assignment: 27.0 adjusted new cases per 100,000** 10.5% Overall positivity** 9.3% Health equity metric positivity** Tier = Purple **Note: 7-day average of the week ending on 11/10/20. Source: Ca Safer Economy Needed for next tier (Red) assignment: 2 consecutive week averages of 7 or fewer adjusted new San Bernardino County cases per 100,000 residents, 8% or lower overall positivity rate AND 8% or lower Ca Health Equity Metric positivity. Source: Ca Safer Economy Free COVID Testing: Community COVID-19 testing sites are being held throughout San Bernardino County. Samples will be collected using a swab in the nostril or in the mouth. These samples are then sent to a lab to test for the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS‑CoV‑2 virus). There are 3 commonly used testing options: Option #1: San Bernardino County Public Health Testing Facilities: Click the link to make a free testing appointment: https://sb.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment/screen/landing You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone! Walk-ins are also welcome! You do NOT need to have symptoms to test! You get texted/emailed the results in under 48 hours! Nearby locations: (Note: Click Here for exhaustive San Bernardino County list) Percy Bakker Center 9333 E Ave., Hesperia Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Victor Valley College 71 Mojave Fish Hatchery Rd., Victorville Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Every Saturday through November 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Option #2: CVS Testing Facilities: You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone! No walk-ins! Generally, you MUST have symptoms to test! Click the link to schedule a CVS test: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=cvs-home-hero1-banner2-coronavirus-testing Option #3: Consult your doctor for other testing options. Flu Vaccine: The California Department of Public Health strongly recommends that all students and staff be immunized each autumn against influenza, to help: Protect the school community Reduce demands on health care facilities Decrease illnesses that cannot be readily distinguished from COVID19 and would therefore trigger extensive measures from the school and public health authorities. Click the link for information on free flu vaccines in San Bernardino County: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/flu/fluclinics/ If you have any other questions please contact your child's school.

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Handwashing can help prevent 1 in 5 respiratory illnesses and 1 in 3 diarrheal illnesses. Learn more about the benefits of handwashing. https://go.usa.gov/xVQuDexternal icon #KeepHandsClean

Germs are everywhere. Make handwashing with soap and water a healthy habit to protect yourself and your family from getting sick. #KeepHandsClean #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Good afternoon, Cougars! This is just a friendly reminder that our drive thru trick-or-treat event will be happening tomorrow, Friday, October 30th, from 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm. Costumes and car decorations are encouraged! All children will receive a small bag of candy provided by our Carmel PTA, and gently used books will be handed out while supplies last. For the safety of all, please remain in your vehicles and be sure to wear masks per health department guidelines. We can't wait to see you there! Buenas tardes, pumas! Esto es solo un recordatorio amistoso de que nuestro evento de truco o trato se llevará a cabo mañana, viernes 30 de octubre, de 4:00 pm a 6:00 pm. ¡Se anima a los disfraces y las decoraciones de automóviles! Todos los niños recibirán una pequeña bolsa de dulces proporcionada por nuestro PTA de Carmel, y se entregarán libros usados ​​con cuidado hasta agotar existencias. Para la seguridad de todos, permanezca en sus vehículos y asegúrese de usar máscaras según las pautas del departamento de salud. ¡No podemos esperar a verte allí!

Cougar Families ~ We would love to have you join the Carmel PTA! This is a great opportunity to get involved with school functions and share your ideas about how best to serve and support our Cougar kiddos. Parents, caregivers, staff, and students can join! Use the QR code below to sign up. #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

We are super excited to invite you to our very first drive thru trick-or-treat event taking place next Friday, October 30th! All children in each car will be given a small bag of candy. We will also be giving away book bags with gently used books while supplies last. We look forward to seeing you there! Reminders: All participants will remain in their vehicle and wear masks. This event is by car only; pedestrian traffic will not be allowed. ** According to San Bernardino County's guide, immunocompromised people, who have pre-existing health conditions or are 65 years or older, should avoid Halloween activities. People who feel sick or think they might have been exposed to COVID-19 should stay home (isolated) and can't participate in these activities. #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Yesterday was World Teachers' Day! Let's show all of our Cougar teachers how much we appreciate their dedication and hard work by filling the comments with pictures and notes from our kiddos! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Please join us for our first English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) meeting of the 2020-2021 school year! All parents/staff/community members are welcome to join! Date: Thursday, October 8, 2020 Time: 3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Location: Zoom Link: https://hesperiausd-org.zoom.us/j/86418264648?pwd=bVBSMWhFWGFXcDVtQU04Q0IxdGRNdz09 Meeting ID: 864 1826 4648 Passcode: 883731 Guest Speaker: Ana Perez (Desert Mountain Children’s Center) We look forward to seeing you there! ¡Únase a nosotros en nuestra primera reunión del Comité Asesor de Estudiantes de Inglés (ELAC) del año escolar 2020-2021! ¡Todos los padres / personal / miembros de la comunidad son bienvenidos a unirse! Fecha: jueves 8 de octubre de 2020 Hora: 3:00 pm - 4:00 pm Ubicación: Zoom Enlace: https://hesperiausd-org.zoom.us/j/86418264648?pwd=bVBSMWhFWGFXcDVtQU04Q0IxdGRNdz09 ID de reunión: 864 1826 4648 Código de acceso: 883731 Oradora invitada: Ana Perez (Centro Infantil Desert Mountain) Esperamos verlos allí!

It's National Custodians Day and we know that we have three of the BEST! Let's fill the comments with our appreciation for Rochelle, Chris, and Natali! #CarmelCougars #YouAreALeader #IMPACTtheFutureHUSD

Our Nutrition Services Department still needs your input on meal service. Please fill out the brief survey here: https://bit.ly/3ko9WRk

Our #grabandgo lunch pickup program has been extended to include bus stop drop off locations. Woohoo!! More information, including bus stop locations and drop off times can be found here: http://www.schoolnutritionandfitness.com/index.php?page=GrabandGo&sid=2110132328012747