October 5, 2020
Peñasco ISD Weekly Update
Due to the rapidly-changing nature of the Covid-19 crisis, all school plans are subject to change based on orders from the governor and recommendations from scientific health organizations.
Daily Opportunities to Get Help for Students from Teachers
Progress reports are going out. Do your children need some extra help from their teachers?

Time is scheduled into every afternoon for students to get help from their teachers. Please ask your teachers for an appointment to meet online with them during these times:

Elementary:
M-Th: 3:00-4:20 p.m.

Middle and High School:
M/W: 12:30 p.m.-2:45 p.m.
T/TH:1:30 p.m.-3:00 p.m.
Adobe Creative Tools for Students
Every student in our district can receive a free subscription to the Adobe Tools Suite, which includes a lot of tools for video and sound editing, app development, and graphic design. To get their subscription, students need to get the permission slip signed by their parents/caregivers.

Find a printable permission slip here: https://5il.co/lrq0

Your student should have also received an email with a version of the form that you can fill out and sign online, if you prefer that method.
Last Chance: Census
Your last chance to complete Census 2020:
Complete your Census 2020 at the Embudo Valley Library by 6 p.m., Monday, October 5, and earn a $10 or $15 gift certificate to Dixon Cooperative Market, Zuly's Cafe, or La Segunda Second Hand Store. You must show confirmation page to librarian to receive your gift card. 

You can also complete your Census online HERE or by phone at 1-844-330-2020, or Linea Espanol 844-468-2020.
Last Chance: Register to Vote
Your last chance to register to vote in the 2020 election: Tuesday, October 6.
You can register to vote online by clicking here: https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/ovr/webpages/instructionsstep1.aspx

You can find a paper registration form here: https://portal.sos.state.nm.us/ovr/VRForms/VRFormEnglishFinal.pdf
Paper forms must be postmarked by Tuesday, October 6.
LIHEAP
It's time to apply for LIHEAP funds (Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program)! Click here for the application form. Paper copies of the form will also be distributed with this newsletter at local post offices and stores (Garcia's, Family Dollar).
Communities Against Violence
Hands-On Science Class for Ages 0-5
Explora Children's Museum is offering our community two hands-on science sessions for children ages 0-5. You can sign up to receive a kit and attend and an online 1-hour program, or sign up to receive a kit only. Sessions are:
  • Build and Bridge, Wednesday, October 14th at 10:30. Become builders and architects as you experiment with construction.
  • Seeds Up Close, Wednesday, October 28th at 10:30. Explore seeds and their uses. Take what you learn to know, sow, and grow a sprout of your very own!  

To sign up, click here. 
Sponsored by Embudo Valley Library. 
Santa Fe Ski Club at Sipapu
Childcare Available at Vadito YDI
The YDI Headstart program in Vadito currently has open slots for children in the following programs:
  • 3-5 year old program
  • 8 month-2 year old program
For more information, call Frances Romero: 575-758-4558
Internet Update
If you have given your info to the district or Kit Carson and not heard back from Kit Carson, please let Community Schools Coordinator Michael Noll know: mnoll@penascoisd.com, 575-779-1466. He is working with Kit Carson to ensure that everyone is contacted and scheduled for installation. To get service from Kit Carson, fill out this form: https://5il.co/k8b0.
P-EBT Card Update
The state says that all cards and monies have been sent out. If you have not received your card or money added to your current food stamps, call 1-800-283-4465 to update your address or request a new card.
After-School Programs
To watch a short video about the available after school programs, click here.

The latest info will always be found on the Afterschool Programs Canvas Class.

Questions? Contact Community Schools Coordinator Michael Noll: mnoll@penascoisd.com, 575-779-1466.
Have Questions or Concerns?
Let us know.
The district has set up an email address specifically for questions and concerns: questions@penascoisd.com.

If you have suggestions for the newsletter, contact Michael Noll: mnoll@penascoisd.com, 575-779-1466.