Cottonwood Elementary School

Good morning Cottonwood Families. Due to the inclement weather, the school office will remain closed today. Also, there will be no distribution of our lunch service. Staff will still be available to answer phone calls at 760-949-1390. Stay safe and warm.

Click the Zoom link here to join our DELAC meeting starting at 2:00 PM: https://hesperiausd-org.zoom.us/j/83360171263

#DYK hand sanitizers are not as effective when hands are visibly dirty or greasy? If your hands are visibly dirty or greasy, ALWAYS wash your hands with soap and water. https://go.usa.gov/xV9TP

Use hand sanitizer the right way. Read the label to apply the correct amount and rub into all hand surfaces until hands are dry. https://go.usa.gov/xVQu9

No soap and water to wash hands? Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol in it. https://go.usa.gov/xVQu9

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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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.

Cottonwood families: By now, you probably have received the message from our Superintendent, Dave Olney. Hesperia Unified School District is postponing the start of Hybrid learning until January 2021. This means that we will continue to stay on distance learning for the time being. If you signed your student up for hybrid, we will keep that information on file. After Thanksgiving break, you will receive notification on your child’s hybrid learning group assignments. You can visit cottonwoodelementary.org for more information. Have a safe and relaxing Thanksgiving Break.

Good afternoon Coyotes! Please take a look at our Weekly HUSD COVID Update. If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 760-949-1390. Have an amazing day! https://docs.google.com/document/d/187gvPE0wCuIYvlIkUiIIpBWIXeqCtoe6A3svNJ24tkY/edit

¡Buenas tardes familias de Cottonwood! Nos gustaría agradecer a las familias que completaron el formulario de inscripción de Elementary Hybrid. Para aquellos que aún no lo hayan completado, hágalo lo antes posible. El último día para completar esto es el viernes, Nov. 13. Después de esta fecha, cualquier estudiante sin un formulario de inscripción se mantendrá en aprendizaje a distancia hasta el final del trimestre. Puede encontrar el formulario de registro haciendo clic en este enlace: https://bit.ly/3lb7iiJ Gracias por su apoyo mientras realizamos esta importante transición.

Good evening Coyotes! We would like to thank the families who have completed the Elementary Hybrid registration form. For those who haven't completed this yet, please do so as soon as possible. The last day to complete this is Friday, 11/13. After this date, any student without a registration form will be kept on distance learning through the end of the quarter. You can find the registration form by clicking this link: https://bit.ly/3lb7iiJ Thank you for your support as we make this important transition.

Buenas tardes familias de Cottonwood. No habrá clases este miércoles 11 de noviembre en observancia del Día de los Veteranos. Además, recuerde completar el formulario de registro híbrido de primaria que se encuentra en https://bit.ly/3lb7iiJ. Este es un formulario diferente al enviado a mediados de octubre. Cada padre DEBE completar este formulario para cada estudiante de primaria en su hogar para que sepamos si su hijo continuará en el aprendizaje a distancia o regresará en un modelo híbrido. Asegúrese de seguir nuestro sitio web, Facebook e Instagram para conocer anuncios importantes.

Good afternoon Cottonwood families. There will no be school this Wednesday, Nov. 11th in observance of Veterans Day. Also, please remember to complete the Elementary Hybrid Registration form found at https://bit.ly/3lb7iiJ. This is a different form from the one sent out mid October. Every parent MUST complete this form for each elementary student in your household so we know if your child will continue on distance learning or return in a hybrid model. Be sure to follow our website, Facebook, and Instagram pages for important announcements.

Cottonwood Hybrid REGISTRATION: Please fill out this form to let us know if your student(s) will be returning to campus or remain in distance learning. Students who are in grades TK- 3rd will start in person on November 30 and 4th -6th will start on December 7th. School hours will be from 7:30 to 11 am, two days a week. Please fill this out by November 13th so we can start planning! https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdVr5xjODebhMvTZnUpz3wKhmkQKxHOv8_qP2qGN9CQDbvTHg/viewform Cottonwood REGISTRO HÍBRIDO Complete este formulario para informarnos si su (s) estudiante (s) regresará al campus o permanecerá en el aprendizaje a distancia. Los estudiantes que están en los grados TK-3 comenzarán en persona el 30 de noviembre y del 4 al 6 comenzarán el 7 de diciembre. El horario escolar será de 7:30 a 11 am, dos días a la semana. Por favor, complete esto antes del 13 de noviembre para que podamos comenzar a planificar.

Good afternoon Coyotes! Please take a look at our Weekly HUSD COVID Update. https://docs.google.com/document/d/1WSopzSkR4ny7MdiJ_LuriQi7w3fs_Wl8QthlaPNJtNo/edit If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 760-949-1390. Have an amazing day!

Good morning Coyotes! Please take a look at these important dates. Also, if you haven't answered the HUSD Reopening Survey, please click this link: https://bit.ly/2HHqXIJ If you have any questions, please contact the school office at 760-949-1390. Have a great day!