Charter News•February 5, 2023

Dear Charter Families,

 

Congratulations to all the 70+ students who participated in our All Charter play!  I was able to watch it during the Friday afternoon performance and can say that I thought that each and every student gave it their all.  What a fun and memorable play.  Thanks so much Amber Walker for leading this play.  It is so great to have it back again as one of our All-Charter events that unites our students in such a dynamic way.  Where else can you see Kindergarteners-12th graders performing and having such a great experience together?  It is far from an easy task to manage that wide of an age range and have it come out so wonderfully.  And it couldn’t have happened without the support of her team for choreography and vocal coach along with a huge team of parents that worked tirelessly throughout the many weeks it took to pull it off through all the performances.

 

Since I last sent a Charter News email out, we had a fatal shooting at a residential home in Boulder Creek during a party over the weekend at the end of January.  This tragedy impacted many of our SLV students and families personally, and for others it resonated as another example of the fragile balance that can tip us back into uncertainty and/or trauma.  For the week directly after the event we kept a close watch on our students and had Jen Sims near the classrooms more than usual.  She led our staff in two special staff meetings this last week to share about the Neurosequential Model in Education.  We discussed ways in which being more aware of brain development and developmental trauma can help us learn how to apply that knowledge to work with students in and outside the classroom.  Throughout the years, the Charter staff has learned various ways to support our students through trauma-informed practices. This was just another way to think about supporting students as best as we can.  Learning new ideas and having the time to discuss together about best practices is important to us. Taking care of our students all starts with adults giving themselves sufficient self-care. Please take care of yourselves and tell us of any important information regarding extra support your child may need. I have attached some support information from Dr. Sabah at the end of this email that you may want to take a look at.

 

And another reminder on the importance of helping your child with their academics. Please help your child do their best by providing a specific time and place for them to do their school work at home.  Show them that you are their co-facilitator by looking at Schoology, Google Classroom, teacher emails, or their paperwork and helping them with questions or clarity when needed.  All of our programs have field excursions and special events each month. We want all students to know that their academic learning comes first. Help them when necessary and please contact your teacher if you have any questions.

 

Thank you for sharing your children with us.  

 

~Rhonda

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NOTE CHANGE IN TIME: Parent Advisory Committee meeting; Tuesday, February 21 at 10:00.  We will meet in the Library or on Zoom.  Mr. Shiermeyer will be joining us starting at 10:30 to share an update on our LCAP. We will also be reviewing the questions for our annual Parent Survey

For those who cannot meet in person, you can connect via Zoom  Join Zoom Meeting: PAC Feb 21 Zoom mtg

 

These meetings are designed to ensure we have parent input into critical documents that are the backbone of the Charter, as well as supporting the growth and development of the campus activities and culture of the Charter as a whole.  Yearly this committee gives input to our Local Control Accountability Plan (includes our school goals and funding) School Safety Plan, Annual Parent Survey, and our 5 year Charter Petition Renewal and Western Association of Schools and Colleges Accreditation review.

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From our Superintendent: TRANSPORTATION UPDATES 

Good News! As of Monday, February 6, 2023 all routes and bus stops will be open.

 

For information about bus routes and general transportation information, please contact

the Transportation Department at (831) 336-2223 or visit the Bus Information/Transportation

Website.  You can also find this link on our  SLVUSD Charter Website under the Parent/Students tab. 

 

While we hope that all our large storms are behind us, Weather is always a variable when living in the mountains.  I have copied Ms. Shiermeyer’s last message below as it believe it is a good reminder.

WHAT HAPPENS DURING INCLEMENT WEATHER

As a reminder, when stormy weather is present, the Superintendent's Office initiates the Storm Team to check major roadways and schools for power. This activity generally takes place around 5:00 am prior to the start of school so that parents can be notified in a timely manner via an  "All Call" should there be adverse conditions that may impact the ability for schools to be open. The district attempts to make the "All Call" to families by 6:00am whenever possible. The information is also posted to the District website if power and internet are available.

 

Please make sure that your contact information is kept up to date with your child's school to ensure you are receiving important information from SLVUSD.

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Earned Income Tax Credit Information Act Communication: 

Based on your annual earnings, you may be eligible to receive the Earned Income Tax Credit from the Federal Government (Federal EITC). The Federal EITC is a refundable federal income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The Federal EITC has no effect on certain welfare benefits. In most cases, Federal EITC payments will not be used to determine eligibility for Medicaid, Supplemental Security Income, food stamps, low-income housing, or most Temporary Assistance For Needy Families payments. Even if you do not owe federal taxes, you must file a federal tax return to receive the Federal EITC. Be sure to fill out the Federal EITC form in the Federal Income Tax Return Booklet. For information regarding your eligibility to receive the Federal EITC, including information on how to obtain the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) Notice 797 or any other necessary forms and instructions, contact the IRS by calling 1-800-829-3676 or through its website at www.irs.gov.

You may also be eligible to receive the California Earned Income Tax Credit (California EITC) starting with the calendar year 2015 tax year. The California EITC is a refundable state income tax credit for low-income working individuals and families. The California EITC is treated in the same manner as the Federal EITC and generally will not be used to determine eligibility for welfare benefits under California law. To claim the California EITC, even if you do not owe California taxes, you must file a California income tax return and complete and attach the California EITC Form (FTB 3514). For information on the availability of the credit eligibility requirements and how to obtain the necessary California forms and get help filing, contact the Franchise Tax Board at 1-800-852-5711 or through its website at www.ftb.ca.gov.  

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See’s Candy for a safe and sober Grad Night 2023:

Please support our CRHS and SLVHS graduating seniors by ordering your Springtime and Easter treats through our online store until 3/24. Beautifully boxed selections and gift cards are available! Free shipping for orders of $70 or more.
https://www.yumraising.com/secure/slvhsgn_spring_for_grads5/AmyArr8048/

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After School Sports Reminder for students in middle or high school: Winter Sports have started (January-March) MS: Girls Volleyball, Wrestling (no cuts), Flag Football   HS:  Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling.

Charter students are able to participate in our District’s afterschool sports if they remain in good academic standing and complete the required participation requirements/forms. 

 

Middle School form: SPORTS PERMISSION SLIP   High School forms HIGH SCHOOL Athletic Forms

 

Tryouts: Students must be eligible in the last eligibility grading period prior to tryouts (minimum 2.0 GPA and no F's-- based on the prior report card or progress report). Students should make every effort to attend all tryout days. Team rosters will be posted the Friday after tryouts are complete.

 

Covid Protocol:  A student who has been required to be quarantined due to Covid, will have an opportunity to have 1 tryout day upon returning to school prior to any league games played. An athlete that wants to join a NO CUT sport can join upon returning to school. 

 

Each sport has different coaches and once you are on a team, you will have communication primarily with your coaches.  

 

Middle school Athletic Director, Lupita Alaniz–[email protected].

For the high school, Jared Bradley at  [email protected], is the initial contact person.

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Free online live tutoring available. Students can now have 24-hour access to various resources, including live 1:1 tutors. This is a fantastic resource for our students and families. Here is the link to check it out:
https://www.brainfuse.com/highed/helpNow.asp?a_id=6BE9380D&ss=&r

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Student Nutrition Services: FREE BREAKFAST AND LUNCH

• All SLVUSD students are eligible to receive a free breakfast and lunch through the cafeteria.
• Complete the Free/Reduced Lunch Application at https://family.titank12.com/
• Although a meal application is not necessary to receive free meals during the 2022-2023 school year, households are encouraged to complete a meal application to ensure that your school receives accurate funding. As well, your child’s eligibility for free or reduced lunch could qualify you for additional outside services or benefits including Free/Reduced Bus passes, student fee waivers, P-EBT, discounted utilities, and more.
• Meals will be served from our Multi-use Room in the central area of the campus. 
• Breakfast will be available in the mornings from 8:00-8:30
• Lunch will be served as followed:
• Mondays: 11:45-12:15 
• Tuesdays, Thursdays and a few Mondays  12:10 - 12:40
• Wednesdays: 12:00-12:30
• Fridays: 11:50-12:20
• CRHS students can order lunch and they can pick it up from the Charter multi-use room.
• More details are coming from our Student Nutrition department. SLV Student Nutrition Services.