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Community Update from VUSD Superintendent, Dr. Doyle - 01/22/2021

1/22/2021
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Esteemed Parents and Staff,

We have prepared another Community Update that provides information in the following areas:
  • Elementary Schools Will Shift to Minimum Days When Rain is Forecasted
  • Update On The New CDPH Guidelines
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Update
  • Our Athletes Start Running
  • WaveCrest Cafe New Support
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health Supports
Click here for the Community Update.

Sincerely,
Matt Doyle, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Vista Unified School District


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Alamosa Park Family Letter - 01/22/2021

1/22/2021
​01/22/2021

Dear Alamosa Park Families,

The purpose of this email is to communicate the following:
  • Monday, January 25, is a non-student and non-staff day (School will resume on Tuesday, January 26)
  • Great Kindness Challenge and PTA-Sponsored Spirit Days (January 26 – 29)
  • The Alamosa Park Early Dismissal Rainy Day Schedule (please click HERE). Please note that if we have a Rainy Day Early Dismissal Schedule, you will be notified 48 hours before the day that Early Dismissal Rainy Day Schedule is implemented.
  • Community Update (01/22/21) from Dr. Doyle regarding Elementary Schools implementing an Early Dismissal Rainy Day Schedule when the chance of Rain is forecasted to be at 30% or greater within 48 hours of the school day
  • Valentines Day (Sunday, 02/14/21) – This Valentine’s Day, I will not be able to allow the exchange of anything between and among students. Please see below.

Please remember that this Monday, January 25, is a non-student and non-staff day for all VUSD elementary school students. Alamosa Park Elementary School will resume on Tuesday, January 26.


Great Kindness Challenge (Tuesday, January 26 – Friday, January 29) & PTA-Sponsored Spirit Days

I am proud to announce that Alamosa Park students will participate in the Great Kindness Challenge (GKC) during the week of January 26. I believe that we can all agree that Kindness really does matter. Being kind under all circumstances is an important social and leadership skill. Alamosa Park students have participated in GKC since 2014. Students can begin fulfilling their dedication to Kindness by starting the review the GKC Checklist of acts of kindness by clicking HERE. 

PTA-sponsored Kindness Spirit Days – Please show your Alamosa Park Hawk School Spirit by participating in Spirit Days next week:
  • Tuesday, January 26 - Kickoff to Kindness Week - Wear Fun Socks to kickoff Kindness Week at Alamosa Park. 
  • Wednesday, January 27 - Kindness Makes our Team Stronger - Wear college gear
  • Thursday, January 28 - Practice Positivity - Wear Bright Colors to brighten everyone's day
  • Friday, January 29 - Hawks express Kindness and Gratitude everyday - Wear Hawk Spirit Gear

Rainy Day Early Dismissal Schedule - Please click HERE  


Rainy Day Early Dismissal Day schedule will be announced
 (with a phone call and email from Principal Ruggles) and implemented when the forecast calls for 30%+ chance of rain, 48 hours before rain is in the forecast. VUSD is using the National Weather Service (click HERE) to check for rain and inclement weather in the forecast. Once the decision is made and announced to implement the Rainy Day Early Dismissal Schedule on any particular day, Alamosa Park classic-enrolled students and staff will remain with the Rainy Day Early Dismissal Schedule even if the forecast changes later or there is no rain.
Please notice that during recess time, students will have the opportunity to eat their snack or free Alamosa Park breakfast in the covered lunch area & Multi-Purpose Room. Of course, students will remain distanced and the number of students at recess at any one time has been reduced for rainy days.
Students will receive their free sack lunch to take home before they are dismissed. Teachers will be communicating with students any afternoon asynchronous school work that should be completed before the following school day. 
The Alamosa Park AM / PM Program and Hawk Club will be canceled during the Rainy Day Early Dismissal Schedule. Your support in picking up your child up on time is greatly appreciated.
Please see the Alamosa Park Rainy Day Early Dismissal Times:
Alamosa Park Early Dismissal Times
When On Rainy Day Early Dismissal Schedule
Classes

11:00 a.m.
Grades TK & K Dismissal (Castellini, G. Contreras) - Primary Gate

11:05 a.m.
Grades K & K/1 Dismissal (Peterson, Monty) - Primary Gate
Grade 3 (Nalick & Baylon) - Intermediate Gate

11:10 a.m.
Grade 1 (Morales) - Primary Gate
Grade 4 (Fels) - Intermediate Gate

11:15 a.m.
Grade 2 (Marshall & Droste)
Grades 4/5 & 5 (Perkins/Manwaring, D. Olsen) - Intermediate Gate


Valentine’s Day – Please understand that for this Valentine’s Day, which is on Sunday, 02/14/21, I will not be able to allow the exchange of anything between and among students due to possible spread of the virus. As a result, I have let all of my teachers and support staff that we will not be able to allow for students to exchange anything this Valentine’s Day. I appreciate everyone joining me in this safety and health measure for all of our students, faculty, and families.

Attention Parents of Virtual-Enrolled Families: 
Student pictures are now available for pick up in the front office between 7:00 a.m. and 3:00 p.m., every school day. Please pick up your child’s pictures during the week of January 26. Thank you.


Community Update (01/22/21) from Dr. Doyle:

01/22/21
Esteemed Parents and Staff,
We have prepared another Community Update that provides information in the following areas:
  • Elementary Schools Will Shift to Minimum Days When Rain is Forecasted
  • Update On The New CDPH Guidelines
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Update
  • Our Athletes Start Running
  • WaveCrest Cafe New Support
  • Social, Emotional and Mental Health Supports
Click here for the Community Update.


Please feel free to contact me at any time for any questions (760-940-0700 x49001).
Thank you for your continued support of your student at Alamosa Park Elementary School. Students, please continue "Going for the Gold" and Go Hawks!

Sincerely,
Principal Ruggles
(760) 940-0700 x49001

Upcoming Dates to Know:
  • Monday, January 25: TK – 8 Non-Student and Non-Staff Day / High School Professional Development Day
  • Week of January 26 – Great Kindness Challenge (GKC) Week
  • PTA-Sponsored Spirit Days
    • Tuesday, January 26 - Kickoff to Kindness Week - Wear Fun Socks to kickoff Kindness Week at Alamosa Park. 
    • Wednesday, January 27 - Kindness Makes our Team Stronger - Wear college gear
    • Thursday, January 28 - Practice Positivity - Wear Bright Colors to brighten everyone's day
    • Friday, January 29 - Hawks express Kindness and Gratitude everyday - Wear Hawk Spirit Gear
  • Wednesday, February 3: 1:15 p.m. Early Dismissal – Staff Professional Development
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Alamosa Park Family Letter - 01/15/2021

1/15/2021
01/15/21

Dear Alamosa Park Families,

Thank you to all of our virtual- and classic-enrolled students, families, teachers, and support staff for the nice transitions this week to in-person for Classic-enrolled students, and to virtual students for continuing their virtual learning work. The purpose of this email is to communicate the following:
  • Dual Language Immersion (DLI) interest list starting for the 2021-22 school year for Grades K, 1, and 2
  • Winter Breakfast and Lunch Menu for the WaveCrest Café at Alamosa Park
  • Virtual student pictures are available for pick up in the cage area
  • PTA-sponsored Great Kindness Challenge & Spirit Days (week of January 26)
  • No School on Monday, January 18 in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
  • Community Update (01/14/21) from Dr. Doyle regarding new guidelines we need to follow for in-person learning from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH)
  • Classic and Virtual learning continuing, uninterrupted and school will continue on Tuesday, January 19.

Dual Language Immersion (DLI) -- Interest list starting for the 2021-22 school year for Grades K, 1, and 2

The Alamosa Park DLI program provides an excellent opportunity for students to become completely bilingual in Spanish and English while being on track to receive the California State Seal of Biliteracy upon High School graduation. Our 90/10 DLI model provides a DLI learning pathway for students to learn Spanish with 90% of the instruction in Spanish (10% in English) starting in Grades K and 1 and reducing to 80% of instruction in Spanish in Grade 2. If you will have a student in Grades K, 1, or 2 for the 2021-22 school year, and are interested in learning more about our fantastic DLI Program and being added to the Alamosa Park DLI Interest List for 2021-22 school year, please contact Principal Ruggles at kyleruggles@vistausd.org or 760-940-0700 x49001.

Winter Breakfast and Lunch Menu for the WaveCrest Café at Alamosa Park – Please click: ALAMOSA PARK WAVECREST CAFÉ MENU – January 4 – March 26, 2021

Virtual student pictures are available for pick up in the cage area:
Attention Parents of Virtual-Enrolled students: Student pictures are now available for pick up in the parking lot cage area between 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m., every school day. Please pick up your child’s pictures during the week of January 19 or the week of January 26. Thank you.

PTA-sponsored Great Kindness Challenge (Tuesday, January 26 – Friday, January 29) – Spirit Days will be announced soon

I am proud to announce that Alamosa Park students will participate in the Great Kindness Challenge (GKC). I believe that we can all agree that Kindness really does matter. Being kind under all circumstances is an important social and leadership skill. Alamosa Park students have participated in GKC since 2014. Students can begin fulfilling their dedication to Kindness by starting the review the GKC Checklist of acts of kindness by clicking HERE. I am looking forward to announcing our PTA-sponsored GKC Spirit Days next week.

Reminder: No School on Monday, January 18 in celebration of Dr. Martin Luther King, Junior Day!!


Community Update (01/14/21) 
from Dr. Doyle regarding new guidelines we need to follow for in-person learning from the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) with Classic and Virtual learning continuing, uninterrupted at the elementary level. Alamosa Park school will continue, uninterrupted on Tuesday, January 19.


Please see Community Update from VUSD Superintendent, Dr. Doyle: 

01/14/21
Esteemed Parents and Staff,
We have prepared another Community Update that provides information in the following areas:
  • New Requirements for Safe Schools For All Plan
  • Postponement of Vista Classic for Middle and High Schools 
  • Vista Classic at Elementary continuing
  • Supplemental Instruction Programs
  • Health and Safety
  • Vaccination
  • Technology Distribution
Click here for the Community Update.


Please feel free to contact me at any time for any questions (760-940-0700 x49001).
Thank you for your continued support of your student at Alamosa Park Elementary School. Students, please continue "Going for the Gold" and Go Hawks!

Sincerely,
Principal Ruggles
(760) 940-0700 x49001

Upcoming Dates to Know:
  • Monday, January 18: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School
  • Monday, January 25: TK – 8 Non-Student and Non-Staff Day / High School Professional Development Day
  • Week of January 26 – Great Kindness Challenge Week
  • Wednesday, February 3: Early Dismissal – P.M. Staff Professional Development
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Community Update from VUSD Superintendent, Dr. Doyle - 01/14/2021

1/14/2021
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​Esteemed Parents and Staff,

We have prepared another Community Update that provides information in the following areas:
  • New Requirements for Safe Schools For All Plan
  • Postponement of Vista Classic for Middle and High Schools 
  • Vista Classic at Elementary continuing
  • Supplemental Instruction Programs
  • Health and Safety
  • Vaccination
  • Technology Distribution
Click here for the Community Update.
 
Sincerely,
Matt Doyle, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Vista Unified School District
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Alamosa Park Family Letter - 01/08/2021

1/8/2021
​01/08/21

Dear Alamosa Park Families,

Thank you to all of our virtual- and classic-enrolled students for remaining focused on learning virtually this week, our teachers and support staff for their continuous hard work in providing teaching and learning, and parents and families for their support of their student’s learning at home. This email includes the following information:
  • On Monday, January 11, all Classic-enrolled students will return to in-person learning on the Alamosa Park campus
  • On Monday, January 11, all Virtual-enrolled students will continue with virtual learning
  • Guidelines to families of how we can speak with our children about the violence & storming of the U.S. Capitol on Wednesday, January 6, 2021
  • The latest Community Update (01/07/21) from our VUSD Superintendent, Dr. Doyle
  • Remind students and families about make-up student pictures on Friday, January 15
  • Provide Magnet Middle School Information for our Grade 5 Students and Families

On Monday, January 11, all Classic-enrolled students will return to in-person learning on the Alamosa Park campus, while all Alamosa Park Virtual-enrolled students will continue with virtual learning

Classic-enrolled students: On Monday, please remember to bring to school your Chromebook / iPad fully charged, learning materials, mask, and water bottle. If students forget their mask, VUSD has provided free masks for students and staff. Moreover, our AP Education Foundation has generously purchased water bottles, free for students who forget to bring one. We are checking student and staff temperatures each morning. If your child has any COVID symptoms, please keep your child home and contact our front office at 760-940-0700 for support and guidance. All students can receive free breakfast during morning recess time and free lunch as well.

I would also like to remind students and families of the COVID-19 Prevention Student Agreements; the Schedule for Hand Washing, Recess, Lunch, Staggered Dismissal, and Physical Education times, and the Decision Guide for COVID-19 Symptoms and Exposures, linked below. Please see the see Alamosa Park webpage for additional links to documentation that all students, teachers, staff, and families need to follow to maintain health and safety for everyone in our great community.
  • Classic (in-person) Bell Schedule: Hand Washing, Recess, Lunch, Staggered Dismissal, & Physical Education
  • Alamosa Park Student Agreements (English) – COVID-19 Prevention Plan
  • Alamosa Park Student Agreements (Spanish) – COVID-19 Prevention Plan
  • Decision Guide for COVID-19 Symptoms & Exposures (San Diego County office of Education)
Thank you for working together with me and our Alamosa Park faculty in maintaining the health and safety for everyone!

New Addendum to the Alamosa Park COVID-19 Prevention Plan as required by California Division of Occupational Safety & Health (Cal/OSHA)

In order to comply with the Emergency Temporary Standards set by the California Division of Occupational Safety & Health (Cal/OSHA), Vista Unified School District (VUSD) is providing an amendment to the District/Site COVID-19 Prevention Plans that are found on the District website as well as each School’s website (Alamosa Park website – click HERE).
Please click HERE for the Alamosa Park COVID-19 Prevention Plan – the link to the Addendum is located at top section and again at the bottom portion of the plan). These emergency temporary standards, along with other guidelines already addressed in the District/Site’s Prevention Plan, address COVID-19 communications, hazards (identification, evaluation, corrections), investigations, outbreaks, and record keeping, provide employees additional information on how the District is communicating, preventing, and reporting.  VUSD is committed to the health and safety of everyone. 
If you have questions about the Alamosa Park COVID-19 Prevention Plan or this new addendum as required by Cal/OSHA, please contact me at (760) 940-0700 x49001 or kyleruggles@vistausd.org.

Speaking with Our Children about the Violent Storming of the U.S. Capitol Building

The violence displayed at the U.S. Capitol Building on Wednesday, January 6, was shocking to me and affected me a great deal. As Dr. Doyle and our VUSD School Board have communicated in the most recent Community Update (01/07/21), I also condemn the actions of the protesters who stormed the U.S. Capitol Building. The values of our country were challenged. As educators, we are charged with educating all of our students in the structure of our government agencies, laws, and policies. At Alamosa Park, we value respect, trust, collaboration, equity, gratitude, kindness, and empathy. As principal of Alamosa Park, I remain steadfast in continuing to work with all of our students, staff, and families to hold these values close to our heart. Please remain together and with me, as the Alamosa Park team continues to provide high quality teaching, learning, and great support for all of our students, families and community. 
While families may continue to process these disturbing events, our students may also be trying to make sense of what they are seeing and hearing. In her article, "Talking to Kids about Violence at the U.S. Capitol" (Updated 01/07/21), Diane Jones Lowrey provides age-based tips to have conversations as a family about disturbing events. Please click HERE for this article as well as other resources at the end of the article that help students understand the news.
As always, should your child need any emotional support, please contact me (kyleruggles@vistausd.org or 760-940-0700 x49001), our School Counselor Mrs. Coccodrilli (loricoccodrilli@vistausd.org), or your child’s teacher.

Please see the most recent Community Update from VUSD Superintendent, Dr. Doyle:

01/07/21

Esteemed Parents and Staff,

We have prepared another Community Update that provides information in the following areas:
  • Joint Statement of Condemnation
  • Happy New Year Message
  • Elementary Students Get Back to School
  • Health and Safety Update
  • Magnet School Application is Open
  • Technology Enhancements
  • Supporting Students with Special Needs

Click here for the Community Update.

Sincerely,
Matt Doyle, Ed.D., Superintendent of Schools, VUSD


Friday, January 15, 2021 - Make-Up Picture Day
  • Classic-Enrolled students: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. - Room 24
  • Virtual-Enrolled students 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. - Room 24
For students who missed winter student picture days on December 3rd and 4th, we have organized a final picture make-up day that will take place on Friday, January 15, in Room 24, which is located adjacent to our school parking lot. One virtual parent may escort their child into the classroom for the student picture (temperature will be checked). Please click HERE for the map, schedule, and additional information.

Magnet Middle School Information for our Grade 5 Students & Parents
Dear Alamosa Park Grade 5 Students and Parents,
By now, all VUSD 5th grade families should have received letters in the mail from Vista Magnet Middle School (VMMS) and Vista Innovation & Design Academy (VIDA) that announce virtual informational sessions on Zoom. The first virtual informational night is this Tuesday, January 12, 6:00 – 7:00 p.m.
  • Please click HERE for VMMS information
  • Please click HERE for VIDA information
  • Please visit the VMMS and VIDA websites for videos that describe their schools and for any additional information.

For our Grade 5 students and families who wish to attend Roosevelt Middle School, informational meeting sessions will be coming later this spring. I will keep our Grade 5 families informed.

Please feel free to contact me at any time for any questions (760-940-0700 x49001).
Thank you for your continued support of your student at Alamosa Park Elementary School.
Students, continue "Going for the Gold" and Go Hawks!

Sincerely,
Principal Ruggles
(760) 940-0700 x49001

Upcoming Dates to Know:
  • Student School Calendar 2020-21 – click HERE
  • Friday, January 15, 2021 - Make-Up Picture Day: Classic-Enrolled students: 8:30 – 10:00 a.m. & Virtual-Enrolled students 10:00 – 11:30 a.m. – Please click HERE for the map and schedule.
  • Monday, January 18: Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day – No School
  • Monday, January 25: TK – 8 Non-Student and Non-Staff Day / High School Professional Development Day
  • Wednesday, February 3: Early Dismissal – P.M. Staff Professional Development
________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________________
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Community Update from VUSD Superintendent, Dr. Doyle - 01/07/2021

1/7/2021
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​Esteemed Parents and Staff,

We have prepared another Community Update that provides information in the following areas:
  • Joint Statement of Condemnation
  • Happy New Year Message
  • Elementary Students Get Back to School
  • Health and Safety Update
  • Magnet School Application is Open
  • Technology Enhancements
  • Supporting Students with Special Needs
Click here for the Community Update.

Sincerely,
Matt Doyle, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Vista Unified School District




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