A message from the Superintendent
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Learning is important, but a crisis like the one we are all living through with COVID-19 (coronavirus) reaffirms that health and safety mean more than anything else. As you know from our previous communication, we will be continuing at-home "distance learning" through the end of the school year. Families have a role to play in keeping our community's children engaged and learning, but please do not worry. We understand that these are difficult times for many families.
The photo above shows some of our district heroes who are still at work, practicing social distancing as they prepare and serve Grab-and-Go meals, sanitize and maintain campuses, or clean and prepare Chromebooks for distribution. (These pictures were taken before the order to wear masks). We appreciate all of you, our district's "first responders."
We are also sending appreciation to our teachers, administrators and staff, who are working from home, connecting in new ways, learning new technology and reaching out to students. Distance learning is just beginning. If you haven't already, please get in touch with your teachers and principal and let them know how you and your family are doing.
We will continue to update our website
srcschools.org
with distance learning and other information. You are important to us! Above everything else, I wish you and your family well.
Dr. Diann Kitamura
Superintendent
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School Board now meets online
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As authorized by the Governor’s Emergency Executive Order, issued on March 12, our Board of Education will conduct meetings via video conference/telecommute until further notice. The meetings are streamed live on the district
Facebook page
.
Members of the public who wish to address the Board during the meeting are asked to fill out this
Public Comment Form
prior to the start of the meeting. Barring any unforeseen circumstances, Spanish interpretation during the meetings will be available. More information is available on our website at:
srcschools.org/agenda
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Free meals for children 0-18
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Any child ages 0-18 (or older if they are a K-12 student), from any school or school district, can get a Grab-and-Go meal bag, with breakfast and lunch. Please check our website for the latest locations, times, and menus:
srcschools.org/freemeals
For grocery distribution information from Redwood Empire Food Bank:
getfood.refb.org
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Our Integrated Wellness Center staff is still providing emotional and mental health support for our students, staff and families. Call the Warmline voicemail, and they will get in touch soon:
Warmline 707-890-3827
(NOTE: This is not a crisis line. For emergencies, call 9-1-1. To learn about other local mental health resources, call 2-1-1)
Middle and high school students who would like to have a school-based therapist check-in with them can fill out this form:
srcschools.org/therapyform
Elementary school site-based counselors are helping our elementary families at this time. Please contact your principal for more information, or leave a message on the Warmline.
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Census 2020: Be safe, Be counted!
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Even during the COVID-19 crisis, Sonoma County is working hard to make sure everyone is counted in the 2020 Census, which is happening now!
When we are all counted, we get millions more federal dollars for things like health care and schools in our community.
•Everyone living in your home needs to be counted. That includes children and newborn babies, citizens and noncitizens, relatives and nonrelatives, and even those staying with you temporarily.
•It’s easier than ever to respond to the census. You can respond in 13 different languages, and you can complete it online, by phone, or by mail.
•Your responses to the census are safe and secure. The law requires the U.S. Census Bureau to keep your information confidential, and your responses cannot be used against you in any way. If you haven't already filled out your Census form go to
2020census.gov
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March's award-winning students and staff
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Each of our schools is showcased at a Board of Education meeting once a year. Those schools select an outstanding student, classified employee and certificated (teacher/counselor) employee to honor at the meeting. In March, at our last "in person" school board meeting at City Hall, Hidden Valley Elementary, Rincon Valley Middle and Maria Carrillo High School presented awards. Visit our
Board of Education Awards web page
to learn more about the staff and students who were honored.
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Special message for high school seniors
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Superintendent Kitamura has emailed a special message to high school seniors and their families, which you can read here:
srcschools.org/classof2020
If you have ideas about graduation, prom or other senior activities in the current COVID-19 environment, please share them by emailing
lkolacek@srcs.k12.ca.us
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For more news, follow us on social media:
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@SRCSchools #SRCStogether #madeinsantarosa
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Santa Rosa City Schools
211 Ridgway Avenue
Santa Rosa, CA 95401
707-890-3800
communication@srcs.k12.ca.us
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