RESPONSE TO GOVERNOR'S RECENT ADVICE REGARDING REOPENING SCHOOLS
Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools Cathy Parker has provided a response to Governor Newsom's recent advice regarding reopening public schools. To read the letter of April 1, 2020 please click here.
TCSOS EXTENDED LEARNING RESOURCES
Tuolumne County Superintendant of Schools has posted resources that were assembled by K-12 technology support teams from around California in an effort to assist all K-12 education agencies with providing distance learning opportunities to their students during the extended school closures (as a response to COVID-19). More than 60 high quality, vetted resources are already available. Teachers, parents, and students can access the ELO daily lessons beginning Monday, March 30. To access these online resources at the TCSOS ELO Portal, click here.
ONLINE RESOURCES FROM OUR TEACHERS
Help keep your students learning at home. Check out our list of online resources for links to teacher class pages, activities and other resources like virtual museums, webcams, videos to stream and more. Visit our list in the For Parents section by clicking here.
Student enrichment activity packets are available for pick up during meal distribution for students that do not have internet access to help keep your child learning at home. Check our calendar for upcoming dates and times.
TK-KINDERGARTEN REGISTRATION DAY POSTPONED
Due to the current school closure for COVID-19 as ordered by the county superintendent of schools office, TK-Kindergarten Registration Day is being postponed. We will reschedule the registration day in the future and let you know when that will be. We apologize for any inconvenience.
MESSAGE TO PARENTS March 19, 2020
Mr. Boyles sent a message to parents via School Messenger regarding learning activities. Please click the link below to read his message.
OPT-IN SCHOOL MESSENGER FOR TEXT MESSAGES
Those who are listed as contacts for an enrolled student can opt-in to receive notifications via text message. If your telephone number is not in our student information system, your request will be denied.
To opt in:
Send a text with "Subscribe" to 67587
To opt out:
Send a text with "STOP" to 67587
SAFTEY DURING CONSTRUCTION
Currently several areas are temporarily disrupted for construction of our new building. A fence surrounds the construction area to keep students out of the area.
Please do not enter the construction area and be extra cautious and safety minded whenever you visit the campus.
UPDATE APRIL 3, 2020
SES Parents/Staff,
With much sadness, it is my job to inform you all that the Sonora Elementary School District, in collaboration of a unified decision across Tuolumne County, will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-2020 school year. Distance Learning and meal distribution will be in effect for the remainder of the 2019-2020 School Year.
It is important to understand we are not ending the school year and we are continuing the essential work of teaching and learning for all Sonora Elementary School students, through our teaching staff and resources at the County Level. We will continue to provide communication, information and learning resources through a variety of platforms.
Take care,
Chris Boyles, Principal
Meal pick up is drive-through service only. Please enter the campus parking lot at the traffic signal on Greenley Road. Once you enter the campus parking lot, please follow the one way BUS ONLY lane. Follow the BUS ONLY lane and stop by the multipurpose room building. Stay in your vehicle, do not park. We will bring the meals to your vehicle. Please use caution when exiting the campus.
Student Enrichment Activity Packets for Sonora Elementary students, if assigned by the teacher, will be available for pick up at the same time. Please follow the same instructions for meal pick up and come at the same dates and times. Follow the BUS ONLY lane, remain in your vehicle, let us know what teacher your child has and we will provide the packet if they have prepared material for students.
Our Student/Parent Handbook is updated annually at the start of the school year. You can download a PDF copy by clicking above.
The Tuolumne County Department of Public Heath web page (link available below) is a great resource to keep on top of local reporting and updates on the virus that is now known as SARS-CoV-2. In addition to local offices, Sonora Elementary administrators remain in daily contact with the Tuolumne County Superintendent of Schools office, the Tuolumne County Department of Public Health, California Department of Education, and other state officials.
Sonora Elementary School is closed through May 1, 2020 per the order of the Tuolumne Superintendent of Schools Office. We are in contact with local officials and coordinating with other districts to deliver student meals during the closure. Our website calendar and the Upcoming Events sections above will reflect the times and locations for meal pick ups when the locations and schedules are finalized. In the meantime we have the following reccomendations:
We have sent out a letter to parents/guardians regarding the virus. A copy of the letter is on our website and can be viewed or downloded click here
Please visit the websites below if you require more information about COVID-19, recommended cleaning and disinfecting, and guidelines to talk with your children about the virus.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Coronavirus Disease 2019
California Department of Public Health COVID-19 Updates
California Department of Education Coronavirus (COVID-19)
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Employee Paid Leave
Families First Coronavirus Response Act: Questions and Answers
CDC: What you need to know to keep workplace, school, and home safe
Talking to Children about COVID-19: A Parent Resource
Tuolumne County Superintendant of Schools Extended Learning Rescources
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM DRIVE-THRU MEAL PICK UP
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ENRICHMENT PACKET PICK UP
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM DRIVE THRU MEAL PICK UP
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM ENRICHMENT PACKET PICK UP
11:30 AM - 1:00 PM DRIVE-THRU MEAL PICK UP
