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Good morning, CUSD Parents and Staff! Please join us for our first District Black Parent Advisory Committee (DBPAC) meeting on Thursday, September 15, 2022 at 3:30. All parents and staff are invited to join the DBPAC meetings to share, learn and work together in service of black student achievement. You may join the zoom immediately by clicking here  and entering the passcode: 779422  The zoom meeting information is also provided on the flier here .   We look forward to seeing you there! Respectfully,

Dear Compton Unified School District Community, We are heartbroken. The recent mass shootings and yesterday’s tragedy at Robb Elementary in Uvalde, TX are devastating. We are deeply grieving alongside the Robb Elementary families and extend our condolences to all who were impacted as well as acknowledge the fact that such tragic events sadden us all.     Such tragedies can surface fears about safety. We know events like these can impact the physical and mental well-being of our students, staff, and families. We encourage you to connect with your friends and family and support each other and seek help as it is needed. We want to assure you that Compton Unified School District is committed to the safety of our schools and well-being of our community.   Whatever you or your family are experiencing, we want you to know that you are not alone and that support is available at school and in our community. If you or someone you know needs help, below are some resources to help you or loved ones cope:   Tips for discussing the tragedy with children:   * What to say to kids when the news is scary (NPR) * Talking with children about difficult things in the news (Fred Rogers Institute) * Helping Children with Tragic Events in the News (PBS) * Parent Guidelines for Helping Youth After the Recent Shooting (The National Child Traumatic Stress Network) * Helping Children Cope with Frightening News (Child Mind Institute) * Coping in the Aftermath of a Shooting (American Counseling Association) * 15 Tips for Talking with Children about Violence (Colorín Colorado)    If your child needs additional support at school, contact your school site administrator, who can connect you with our district's mental health support staff.   If you or a family member would like help finding a mental health care or substance use treatment provider, contact Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential coordination service provided by Compton Unified School District: * Call 888-515-0595. Support is available 24/7/365 in any language. * Visit caresolace. com/compton and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone. If you need help with an mental health emergency: * Call 911 or and request a Crisis Intervention Trained (C. I. T. ) response * Go to the closest emergency room for support * Text “Hello” or “Home” to 741741 to connect with support * Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-8255 * English: 800-273-TALK * Español: 888-628-9454 * TTYY: 800-799-4889 * Online chat: suicidepreventionlifeline. org * Trevor Lifeline LGBTQQ+ Crisis Support: 1-866-488-7386   If you have a safety concern: * If there is an emergency concern: Call 911 * If you have a non emergency concern about school safety, you can contact School Police through the Anonymous Tip Line: (310) 898-6188 or After-Hours direct line: (310) 604-6578

Dear Compton Unified School District Community: Today, the Compton Unified School District received formal guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health regarding masks and other COVID-19 related protocols. Effective Monday, March 14, masks will be strongly recommended but not required indoors. Masks are not required outdoors. This aligns with guidance from the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health and California State Governor, Gavin Newsom. We are in the process of working with local and state agencies to update our other COVID-19 guidelines. We will share those out as soon as they are finalized. Thank you for your support. Compton Unified School District501 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Compton, CA 90221(310) 639-4321www. compton. k12. ca. us <>@comptonunified

Dear Compton Unified Community, Compton Unified School District is making every effort to ensure the health and well being of students, staff and families. We thank you for your support and partnership as we navigate the pandemic. Below is an update with reminder about current guidelines and protocols. WHAT IF MY CHILD IS EXPOSED TO COVID-19 OR HAS SYMPTOMS? Please refer to the chart below for guidelines:   WHAT ARE CUSD's GUIDELINES FOR STAFF? * Daily health checks * Frequent hand-washing and sanitizing (multiple stations are available across all CUSD facilities) * KN95, N95, or KF94 required (see mask information above) * Physical distancing where possible is promoted and encouraged for all staff * Staff must be fully vaccinated (full dose) or test weekly WHAT ARE THE PROTOCOLS REGARDING MASKS ? For Students - Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidelines strongly recommend that students wear the following types of masks: KN95, N95, or KF94. Students should at the very least wear well-fitting masks that have multiple layers, have a nose wire, and are NOT cloth. Compton Unified has distributed a supply of the recommended masks to school sites for use by students and staff and will continue to provide them on an ongoing basis until no longer required and/or recommended. Thank you to our schools for helping ensure students receive a supply of masks, such as Principal Moore of Emerson Elementary, whose students are pictured below with district-provided KF94 masks. Thank you, Principal Moore and well done, Emerson Scholars! For Staff - All District staff are required to wear one of the following types of masks: KN95, N95, or KF94. Compton Unified has provided all staff with a supply of KN95, N95, or KF94 masks, consistent with the County mandate. We have also provided all school sites with a supply of these masks for student use, and will continue to work to provide masks to staff and students on an ongoing basis until no longer required or necessary according to County mandates and recommendations. HOW CAN I/MY CHILD GET VACCINATED? Receiving a full dose of COVID-19 vaccine has been shown to prevent serious illness and hospitalization from COVID. CUSD is providing COVID-19 vaccination to staff, students and the community ages 5 and older, including boosters. The vaccination clinics are located at Caldwell and Clinton Elementary Schools:   Caldwell Elementary School 2300 W. Caldwell Street. , Compton, CA 90220 Monday - Friday 8:00-5:30 PM Clinton Elementary School (Drive thru) 6500 E. Compton Blvd. , Compton, CA, 90221 Tuesday - Saturday 9:00-3:00 PM Please visit the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's YouTube channel for informative COVID-19 vaccination videos. ClickHERE to view the LACDPH vaccination videos.      HOW CAN MY CHILD/FAMILY RECEIVE A COVID-19 TEST? Compton Unified School District has received COVID-19 home rapid tests. In order to ensure that these tests are available to students who need to test (have symptoms or are exposed to a confirmed case of COVID-19, when a staff or scholar is exposed to someone with COVID-19 or begin to experience symptoms at school, they will receive   Families may also access testing through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health's scheduling website [https://covid19. lacounty. gov/testing/] or through the federal government's test kit mailing program (which provides 4 tests per household) at special. usps. com/test kits or covidtests. gov   IF MY CHILD IS QUARANTINING, WILL THEY BE ABLE TO TAKE THEIR CLASSES ONLINE? Parents of students who are quarantining may contact their child's school site principal to arrange for independent study while they are isolating.   WHAT IF I STILL HAVE QUESTIONS?   Please contact your school site principal with any questions specific to your scholar.   Compton Unified School District501 S. Santa Fe Avenue Compton, CA 90221   (310) 639-4321 www. compton. k12. ca. us <>@comptonunified

Dear Compton Unified Families, Please note the following updated information regarding mask-wearing at District sites. For Students - Los Angeles County Department of Public Health guidelines strongly recommend that students wear the following types of masks: KN95, N95, or KF94. Students should at the very least wear well-fitting masks that have multiple layers, have a nose wire, and are NOT cloth. Compton Unified has already distributed a supply of the recommended masks to students and staff and will continue to provide them on an ongoing basis until no longer required and/or recommended.   For Staff - All District staff are required to wear one of the following types of masks: KN95, N95, KF94. Compton Unified has provided all staff with a supply of KN95, N95, or KF94 masks, consistent with the County mandate. We have also provided all students with a supply of these masks, and will continue to work to provide masks to staff and students on an ongoing basis until no longer required or necessary according to County mandates and recommendations. Thank you for your partnership as we work together to support the health and wellbeing of our students, employees, families, and community. Compton Unified School District501 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Compton, CA 90221  (310) 639-4321  www. compton. k12. ca. us <>@comptonunified

COVID PROTOCOLS UPDATE Thank you for your partnership and support as we enter into our Spring Semester of school. We are continuing to navigate the COVID-19 pandemic while supporting the health and well-being of scholars and staff and ensuring our important work of providing an excellent education to Compton Scholars. This week, we participated in meetings with Los Angeles County agencies to receive the latest guidance as it relates to the pandemic and safety protocols. We will continue to keep you informed of these protocols and updates. We thank you for your patience and your partnership as we work together on behalf of Compton scholars. Please read the following important guidelines to find out what to do if your child is sick or was in close contact with someone who is COVID-19 positive. MY CHILD IS. . . WHAT SHOULD I DO? My child is COVID-19 positive. What should I do? * Keep your child at home.   * Call the school and notify the principal that your child is COVID-19 positive. * You will receive additional information about what you should do next.   My child hassymptoms. What should I do? * Keep your child at home.   * Call the school and notify the school nurse or principal that your child is sick.   * Contact your medical provider or take your child to get a COVID-19 test immediately.   * Keep your child isolated for at least 5 days. Your child can return to school if: * They test negative.   * Have no new or worsened symptoms and/or symptoms have improved.   * Do not have a fever for 24 hours.   NOTE: Students with symptoms will be directed to Caldwell Elementary to take a rapid test. Your child’s school will provide you with a testing pass/card. If your child's test results are positive, you will receive an at-home test kit*. *As supplies are available My child was in close contact with a person who is/was COVID-19 positive.  What should I do?   * If your child is fully vaccinated AND does not have symptoms, they do not need to quarantine.   * If your child is NOT vaccinated, they must quarantine for at least 5 days. They may take a test on day 5 after exposure. They may return on DAY 6 if the test taken on Day 5 is negative. If your child does not test, they may return on DAY 11 after exposure.   * Contact the school to receive information about the next steps for your child.   NOTE: Exposed students will be directed to Caldwell Elementary to take a rapid test. Your child’s school will provide you with a testing pass/card. If your child’s test results are positive, you will receive an at-home test kit. My child needs to betested. What should I do?   Symptomatic and exposed students may obtain a testing pass/card from their school site. Additional testing locations are found throughout the Compton area and the wider community. To find testing locations near you, go to the LA County Department of Public Health COVID-19 testing website: English: https://covid19. lacounty. gov/testing/  Spanish: https://covid19. lacounty. gov/testing/   The Compton Unified School District continues to prioritize the health and safety of all students and staff. We thank you for doing your part to help stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community. FROM THE CLASSROOM - FIRST WEEK UPDATES by: Pupil Services Thank you for making our first instructional week of the 2022 was a positive one. Throughout the district, it was great to see the smiles on scholars' faces as they returned to campus and reunited with friends and teachers. We would also like to thank our teachers and principals for ensuring that safety and classroom engagement remained a top priority throughout the week.     BUNCHE - At Bunche Elementary School, Principal McKinney recognized her 8th grade class,  taught by Mr. Martinez, for their excellent performance on the recent Common Assessment 2. The scholars enjoyed the Free Dress Day and Popcorn.  Mr. Martinez received a $25 gift card in recognition of the strategic instruction he provided his scholars to prepare for the Common Assessment.   DAVIS - Scholars at Davis Middle School learned how to code on Arduino minicomputers. Much appreciation to Mr. Gonzales for arranging this unique experience for his scholars.   DICKISON - Principal Harris from Dickison enjoyed visiting classrooms this week and shared positive feedback about the quality of instruction she observed throughout the campus.  One of the classrooms she visited was that of Mrs. Nora Clifford, 4th grade teacher.  According to Ms. Harris, Mrs. Clifford offers an engaging learning space in which children want to be.  "In Mrs. Clifford's classroom,  you will find high academic expectations, the nurturing of social skills, and 21st century learning, " said Ms. Harris. COMPTON HS - The administrative team at Compton High School is currently organizing a College and Career Fair, which will highlight AP classes, Career and Technical Education Pathway offerings, and dual enrollment courses.   GET READY FOR IREADY - Next week, all CUSD scholars will begin taking the 2nd i-Ready Diagnostic assessment. The results of this diagnostic will be used by teachers to determine each scholar's instructional path for the next several weeks. The results will also be used by administrators as they plan additional intervention programs and as they begin to create the Master Schedules for the 2022-2023 school year.   REMINDER: COVID-19 VACCINE AVAILABLE FOR AGES 5+ AT CLINTON & CALDWELL           Caldwell Elementary School  2300 W. Caldwell Street Compton, CA 90220 Monday - Friday 8:00-5:30 PM Clinton Elementary School (Drive thru) 6500 E. Compton Blvd. Compton, CA, 90221 Tuesday - Saturday 9:00-3:00 PM Compton Unified School District 501 S. Santa Fe Avenue, Compton, CA 9022 (310) 639-4321 compton. k12. ca. us @comptonunified