Virtual School and Department Offices Closed During Thanksgiving Recess
NUSD's Virtual School and Department Offices will be closed during Thanksgiving recess from Monday through Friday, Nov. 23-27.
Emergency calls can be placed to the district's after-hours Constituent and Customer Services line, (916) 561-5253. We wish everyone a safe, healthy and happy Thanksgiving holiday.
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EDITOR'S NOTE: Length of a newsletter can cause stories at the bottom to be clipped from display. If that happens to this newsletter, click "View Entire Message" prompt at the bottom of the page. Thank you very much.
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Update on Transitional Reopening
Based on Sacramento County’s recent move back to the purple tier, the most restrictive tier to help slow down the spread of COVID-19, the earliest Natomas Unified School District could return for a transitional re-opening with in-person instruction is early 2021. Click here to read the full article.
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COVID-19 Safety Across NUSD |
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When students and staff are on any NUSD campus, they must complete a self-screening before arriving on campus. This is an important precaution to prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Watch this video to learn how students can practice safety before they return to campus for in-person learning.
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NUSD will provide Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) to keep students and staff safe when they return to campus for in-person learning. Students and staff will also see PPE signage around campus to ensure safety protocols are followed. Here are some examples of PPE supplies and signage students and staff will see throughout each campus. |
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Across NUSD, drinking fountains have been converted into refill stations that will allow students to more safely stay hydrated. When students return to school, they will be required to bring a water bottle. Additional water bottles will be available in the health office for students who need them. |
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To explore more safety measures specific to NUSD campuses, visit your school’s Digital Backpack.
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Keeping Students Connected |
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Digital Media Pathway Expanding Student Interest During Distance Learning
It’s Monday at noon, and students in the Digital Media Pathway at Natomas High School aren’t the least bit antsy to get off of Zoom and head to lunch. They are intrigued and engaged in their course - Intermediate Digital Photography. Click here to read the full article.
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Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month
Natomas Unified School District is proud to recognize November as Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month. As one of the most diverse communities in our region, Natomas has become a special place where people have chosen to live, feel safe, and be embraced.
Jaya Sandhu and Arjan Gill lead the Sikhs Honors and Service Society at Inderkum High School, where they are both seniors and extremely active in various clubs, programs, and activities on campus. In honor of Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month, they shared their perspectives on diversity and how their club demonstrates one of the Core principles of Sikhism. Click here to read the full story.
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Resources You Need to Know |
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Natomas families in need can enjoy free Thanksgiving meal
Joey's Food Locker will offer turkeys along with canned and dry goods free to families in need in the Natomas area from 3-5 p.m. Friday, Nov. 20.
If you know your family will benefit from these contributions, please don't hesitate to stop by Joey's Food Locker while supplies last. Joey's Food Locker is located at Natomas High School, 3301 Fong Ranch Road near B. Teri Burns Health Clinic and the tennis courts.
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Thanksgiving Break Feeding
The last day to pick up free meals for the week of the Thanksgiving Break is Monday, Nov. 23 at any one of our 15 mobile distribution sites from 10:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Families will receive enough meals for the week including a delicious holiday turkey meal with mashed potatoes and gravy, roasted green beans, fresh fruit, and milk. For a complete list of distribution sites, please see the flyer below.
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Bullying Prevention Newsletter (V1, Issue 3)
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Now is the Time to Enroll for the 2021-22 School Year!
Enrollment is open for any NUSD school for the 2021-22 school year. Parents and guardians can enroll their students online. Requests to transfer from one NUSD school to another next year are also being accepted. Charter schools within NUSD boundaries oversee their own enrollment. For details on how to enroll, visit NUSD's Enrollment webpage.
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Free COVID-19 Testing on Tuesdays, now through December
COVID-19 Community Testing on Tuesdays, now through December. Sign-up in advance for a speedy check-in! Walk-ins accepted.
Tuesdays, 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
[Lunch break: 1 - 2 p.m.]
Click here to schedule an appointment. For additional testing sites throughout Sacramento County, click here.
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Support NUSD's Holiday Toy Drive by shopping at Barnes and Noble
Buying gifts from Barnes & Noble this holiday? Please join us Saturday, Nov. 28 and Sunday, Nov. 29 for a Barnes & Noble Bookfair (3561 N. Freeway Blvd.) benefiting the Natomas Unified School District Holiday Toy Drive.
Shop at the bookfair using the bookfair voucher or online using NUSD's unique bookfair ID number #12602009, and NUSD's Holiday Toy Drive will receive a percentage of the proceeds!
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Please 'Like' us on Facebook
and follow us on Twitter & Instagram
Let's work together. We encourage parents and staff to stay up-to-date on district developments. We provide multiple opportunities to learn about NUSD successes, plans and events throughout the school year.
Three key sources are Facebook -- we're listed as "Natomas Unified School District" -- Twitter and Instagram under @NatomasUSD. District and school websites also are a good source of information ranging from lunch menus to parent opportunities. Thanks for taking a look. We're honored to be your partner.
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CONTACT US
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