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We’re thrilled to announce Hesperia Unified
School District’s updated app! It’s all things Hesperia USD,
in your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.
ly/2F1j1is or iPhone: https://apple.co/2Fjk8tt.
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Welcome back to our TK-3rd grade group B hybrid students!! We are so excited to see our mountain lions! #MapleROARs
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Welcome back to our TK-3rd grade hybrid learning students!! Group A is here today and we will see group B tomorrow!! #MapleROARs
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Read Across America Week is March 1st - 5th and this year we are celebrating literacy and reading by sharing books that help us learn more about each other! Check out the fun Spirit Days, Activities, and Read Alouds with staff members by clicking the link below! #MapleROARs
http://bit.ly/3bLbcLF
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Maple families,
If your student will be returning for hybrid, please check out our Back to School Safely video at the link below. More information on which hybrid group your child is in will be coming next week! Thank you for your continued support and patience! We appreciate our Maple community and we can't wait to see our Mountain Lions!! #MapleROARs
http://bit.ly/3aV7j7M
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Bilingual Code Night/Noche de programación bilingüe
Parents and students
February 23, 2021
4:00-5:00 p.m.
Click the link for information and to register:
http://bit.ly/3u1a5Ql
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There's no school on Friday, so this week we have Spirit Thursday!
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Our next family education series webinar is coming up! We invite you to join us virtually on Wednesday, February 24th @ 3:00 p.m. to learn more about Digital Citizenship for families.
To register use this link https://bit.ly/36aVhV7
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Upcoming free virtual workshops for parents from CAHELP - click the links for more information
http://bit.ly/2XXURNr
http://bit.ly/38ZPx2l
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Tomorrow is Friday and that means it's time for a SPIRIT DAY!! Grab your favorite stuffed animal to join you for your distance learning class on Friday! Share your pictures in the comments #MapleROARs
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Distance learning classes resume tomorrow January 4th ⏰🐾We’ve missed our Mountain Lions and can’t wait to see you! #MapleROARs
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Congratulations to our students of the month!! Alba, Melanie, Johnathan, Caitlin, and Aanjai are showing ROAR every day during distance learning and we are so proud of them!! #MapleROARs
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Click the Zoom link here to join our DELAC meeting starting at 2:00 PM: https://hesperiausd-org.zoom.us/j/83360171263
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#DYK hand sanitizers are not as effective when hands are visibly dirty or greasy? If your hands are visibly dirty or greasy, ALWAYS wash your hands with soap and water.
https://go.usa.gov/xV9TP
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Use hand sanitizer the right way. Read the label to apply the correct amount and rub into all hand surfaces until hands are dry.
https://go.usa.gov/xVQu9
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No soap and water to wash hands? Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol in it.
https://go.usa.gov/xVQu9
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Spirit day tomorrow is Wacky Sock day!
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Weekly HUSD COVID Update 12/2/20:
COVID Data:
Most up to date San Bernardino County COVID data is as follows:
Adjusted new cases per 100,000 residents: 32.36*
Overall testing positivity: 13.98%
HPI testing positivity aka "Health Equity Metric": 17.3%
*Note: Most recent data as of 11/23/20
Source: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
Current San Bernardino County tier assignment:
23.0 adjusted new cases per 100,000**
11.3% overall positivity**
Tier = Purple
**Note: 7-day average of the week ending on 11/25/20.
Source: Ca Safer Economy
Needed for next tier (Red) assignment:
2 consecutive week averages of 7 or fewer adjusted new San Bernardino County cases per 100,000 residents, 8% or lower overall positivity rate AND 8% or lower Ca Health Equity Metric positivity. Source: Ca Safer Economy
Free COVID Testing:
Community COVID-19 testing sites are being held throughout San Bernardino County. Samples will be collected using a swab in the nostril or in the mouth. These samples are then sent to a lab to test for the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS‑CoV‑2 virus). There are 3 commonly used testing options:
Option #1: San Bernardino County Public Health Testing Facilities:
Click the link to make a free testing appointment: https://sb.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment/screen/landing
You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone!
Walk-ins are sometimes welcome (depending on how busy they are)!
You do NOT need to have symptoms to test!
You get texted/emailed the results in under 48 hours!
Nearby locations: (Note: Click the link for exhaustive San Bernardino County list) https://sbcovid19.com/testing-sites/
Percy Bakker Center
9333 E Ave., Hesperia
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Victor Valley College
71 Mojave Fish Hatchery Rd., Victorville
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Every Saturday through November 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Option #2: CVS Testing Facilities:
You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone!
No walk-ins!
Generally, you MUST have symptoms to test!
Click the link to schedule a CVS test: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=cvs-home-hero1-banner2-coronavirus-testing
Option #3: Consult your doctor for other testing options.
Flu Vaccine:
The California Department of Public Health strongly recommends that all students and staff be immunized each autumn against influenza, to help:
Protect the school community
Reduce demands on health care facilities
Decrease illnesses that cannot be readily distinguished from COVID19 and would therefore trigger extensive measures from the school and public health authorities.
Click the link for information on free flu vaccines in San Bernardino County: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/flu/fluclinics/
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When should you use hand sanitizer? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations.
https://go.usa.gov/xVQuG
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How should you wash your hands? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations.
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