“Let’s do what we love and let’s do a lot of It” -Marc Jacobs
Dear Families,
It was wonderful to be able to have our 8th-grade promotions and CRHS graduation in person! Each of our programs have such unique ways to celebrate their students who are moving on. Being small, we really get to know our students, and the teachers shared such touching comments about them as they presented their certificates. The students were all so happy to be together to share such a special event. Congratulations to all of our students that are moving on to either high school or their post-secondary college or career opportunities.
And now the 2020-21 school year has ended. The summer has begun and it appears that we can continue to step into normal routines. May you all stay safe and healthy and may you enjoy plenty of joyful days with family and friends doing activities that rejuvenate you.
Many of our teachers will be spending extra time getting their new classrooms ready for your children, their students. Many of them are collaborating together to prepare for next year and are participating in Professional Development classes over the summer to further enhance their teaching for next year.
The first day of school is August 17th. Our teachers will be back to work on August 12. You can expect a personal letter from them soon after they get back to work.
A new Charter teacher will be approved next board meeting, hired to support our ability to work with students in small groups to strengthen their skills. I will be hiring an instructional aide as soon as possible and we will be needing a campus supervisor as well.
If you have not yet done so, please fill out the survey below for student nutritional services. There will be no fee for breakfast and lunch and we are planning the level of services at Quail Hollow based on your responses.
The summer will be busy at Quail Hollow as we continue to move, renovate, and get ready for the coming school year. I will be back in the office in mid-July and will be answering emails off and on as I start up the year. We will have some special events at the start of the year to celebrate our new Chapter together at Quail Hollow!
Until we meet again, safe travels and all the best,
~Rhonda
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Charter Office Summer hours: Beginning June 7th until June 21st The Charter office will be open Monday through Thursday from 8 am-4 pm. We will return from summer break on July 20th.
To reduce COVID19 exposure we ask that parents call or email the office before physically coming to the office in order to make arrangements to make contact with us in person. We will have a pickup/drop-off box outside our office for parents to pick up/drop off items that need to be returned to office staff. Our office phone numbers are 335-0932 or 336-5167. You may also email us at [email protected] or [email protected]
We appreciate everyone’s cooperation in helping us keep office staff healthy and safe during this time so that we can continue to support our families.
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Employment Opportunities for SLV Charter
SLV Charter is in need of a Campus Supervisor during lunch hours as well as an Instructional Aide. Both jobs are 5 days a week. We’d love to have a Charter parent or someone that a Charter Parent would recommend applying!
All district positions are posted on Edjoin. Classified applicants may submit an application through Edjoin or turn in a classified (hard copy) application to the Human Resources Department. For Classified positions, please refer to the appropriate Application for Employment attached. Classified Application
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Student Nutrition Services Free Summer Meal Information
This summer June 7-July 7 student nutrition services will be providing meals to children.
Mondays will be Bulk pick at Tri Campus. Daily meals to Summer School students on campus.
Preparing for Charter Meals on our Quail Hollow school site
SLVUSD is providing Free meals to all children 18 and under during the 2021/2022 School Year.
We are planning for the upcoming 21/22 school year at the Charter sites and are asking parents to please complete the form below for each student. The answers you give will help us determine staffing and how many meals to plan for each day. Thank you for your help in our planning.
Survey regarding Charter Meals: 2021-22
We look forward to serving your student(s)!
Please contact Alisia Munoz-Rojas, SNS Manager [email protected] or 831-335-5384 with Questions.
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2021-2022 Annual Online Registration: All Charter families need to complete Registration. If you have not already registered your students, please do so!
On May 7th currently enrolled families should have received an email link to complete the annual registration for the 2021-2022 school year. The email subject is “SLVUSD PowerSchool Enrollment (Online Registration)” and would have been sent from [email protected]. If you did not receive an email, please check your Spam or Junk folder. This registration is required in order to ensure proper class placement. We ask that you please complete your child’s registration as soon as you are able. Thank you for your assistance. If you have any questions regarding registration, please contact the Charter office.
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Important Information Regarding Changes in State Immunization Requirements and Medical Exemptions: Please review the following information regarding changes in medical exemption laws regarding immunization requirements for school and child care admission for the 2021/22 school year (SB-276 & SB-714)
For admissions on or after January 1, 2021, what is required for a medical exemption to a required immunization? Starting January 1, 2021:
- Medical exemptions can only be issued through the California Immunization Registry – Medical Exemption website (CAIR-ME) by physicians licensed in California.
- Schools and child care facilities may only accept from parents new medical exemptions that are issued using CAIR-ME.
Are medical exemptions filed for children in attendance at a California child care facility or school before 2021 valid in later years?
A medical exemption filed at a pre-kindergarten facility or school remains valid until the earliest of:
- When the child enrolls in the next grade span. (TK/K-6th grade, 7th-12th grade)
- The expiration date specified in a temporary medical exemption.
- Revocation of the exemption because the issuing physician has been subject to disciplinary action from the physician’s licensing entity.
The District Nurse will be reaching out to families of students with medical exemptions entering the next grade span (7-12) and/or their exemption was written by one the physicians listed as having disciplinary action. Please contact the District Nurse at 831-335-9877 or [email protected] with questions or concerns regarding your student’s immunization or exemption status. Thank you.
For more information these websites might be helpful to you.
SLV Charter Homeschool option: There are some parents who may have the need to learn from home specifically, either due to health or immunization restrictions. We can support your student. Please contact our office for more information.
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From our Superintendent: CDC update on masks and opening next year.
We are excited to affirm that Santa Cruz County Schools are planning to be open for full in-person instruction for all grades in the fall of 2021, provided that local COVID-19 metrics continue to improve as more people become vaccinated. Although we have been making excellent progress to stop the spread of COVID-19 in our community, we must continue doing our part to get vaccinated, support our communities to become vaccinated, and continue wearing masks and social distancing when required.
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CRISIS MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES:
In Case of Immediate Emergency Dial 9-1-1
Santa Cruz County 24-Hour Suicide Crisis Line- 1-877-663-5433 (ONE LIFE)
Santa Cruz County 24-Hour Crisis Line- 1-800-952-2335. Immediate crisis support to assess for hospitalization in a psychiatric crisis.
NAMI Santa Cruz County Help Line- 831-427-8020 x7 For individuals and family members affected by mental illness interested in learning more about local resources and navigating the mental health care system. Leave a message and receive a call back within 24 hours.
National 24-Hour Disaster Distress Helpline- 1-800-985-5990 Free counseling and support to people experiencing emotional distress related to natural or human-caused disasters (COVID-19 included).
Santa Cruz County 24-Hour Domestic Violence Hotline- 1-888-900-4232
Santa Cruz County 24-Hour Child Abuse and Neglect Report Line-1-877-505-3299
Suicide Prevention Services of the Central Coast
https://fsa-cc.org/suicide-prevention-service 831-459-9373
Crisis Text Line-Text 741-741 for 24/7 Mental Health Crisis Support
What to do in a Mental Health Crisis
If you are thinking about harming yourself or attempting suicide, tell someone who can help right away: Call your doctor’s office, 911 for emergency services, or go to the nearest hospital emergency room. Call the toll-free, 24-hour hotline of the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (1-800-273-8255) to be connected to a trained counselor at a suicide crisis center nearest you.
Ask a family member or friend to help you make these calls or take you to the hospital. If You Have a Family Member or Friend in a Crisis: If you have a family member or friend who is suicidal, do not leave him or her alone. Try to get the person to seek help immediately from an emergency room, physician, or mental health professional. Take seriously any comments about suicide or wishing to die.
Even if you do not believe your family member or friend will actually attempt suicide, the person is clearly in distress and can benefit from your help in receiving mental health treatment. If you are not in imminent danger but need immediate crisis support call: (800) 952-2335 / (24-hours a day for Santa Cruz County residents to assess for hospitalization in a psychiatric crisis.)
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Dates to Remember:
- June 21, Monday: Charter office closes for summer
- July 20, Tuesday: Charter office is re-opens
- August 17, Tuesday: First day of school
Contacts
Administrator: Rhonda Schlosser: [email protected]
Administrative Assistant: Danelle Matteson: [email protected]
Registrar: Janet Hendricks [email protected]
Mental Health Counselor: Robin Bates [email protected]
HS Academic Counselor: Mary Zilge [email protected]