Estancia High School PTSA

2021 GRADUATIONS AND PROMOTIONS: Our schools have begun discussions and planning efforts for end of year graduations and promotions, which will be in-person now that Orange County is in the Orange Tier (see charts below for a few exceptions). While graduations and promotions are planned to be in-person, with speeches and performances, there will be COVID-19 safety precautions in place. ... In-Person Graduation and Promotion Safety Requirements: Two guests per graduate (or 4 guests if we move to yellow tier) Masks required Social distancing Since not everyone will want or be able to attend the in-person graduation and promotion, a live-streaming of each event will be available. Estancia High Thursday, 6/10/21 3:00 PM In-Person: Jim Scott Stadium TeWinkle Middle Wednesday, 6/9/21 6:00 PM In-Person: Jim Scott Stadium Additional details about the graduations and promotions, including sixth grade promotions, will be shared by the school administration as it becomes available. Schools also will share information related to end of year activities and senior events, as guidance on these gatherings was recently updated

Hello Eagles! Estancia High School will continue to be on a Hybrid In-Person Instruction schedule the week of April 5 - 9. As a reminder, students in both cohorts participate in Distance Learning on Mondays, attend school in-person two days a week, and participate in at-home learning two days the other two days a week. Please see the attached Hybrid In-Person Instruction Schedule and Hybrid In-Person Instruction Overview for more information. Below is the schedule for the ...week of April 5 - 9, upcoming events at Estancia High School, and important information for students and families. Monday, April 5 Distance Learning - Periods 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 Cohort A & B Tuesday, April 6 Hybrid-In Person Instruction Schedule - Periods 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 Cohort A - In-Person Instruction Cohort B - At-Home Instruction Wednesday, April 7 Hybrid-In Person Instruction Schedule - Periods 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 Cohort A - At-Home Instruction Cohort B - In-Person Instruction Thursday, April 8 Hybrid-In Person Instruction Schedule - Periods 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 Cohort A -In-Person Instruction Cohort B - At-Home Instruction Friday, April 9 Hybrid-In Person Instruction Schedule - Periods 0, 2, 4, 6, 8 Cohort A -At-Home Instruction Cohort B - In-Person Instruction Teachers will notify students of their expectations for at-home learning. Please note that some teachers may require students to sign into Zoom to check in with them for 15 minutes, sign into Zoom for the entire period, or complete any learning activity posted on their Google Classroom by the end of the school day. Attendance will be taken on at-home learning days Student Support/Teacher Office Hours Monday, April 5 - 12:30-1:00 p.m. on Zoom Tuesday, April 6 - 2:35 pm to 3:05 pm in-person or via Zoom Wednesday, April 7 - 2:35 pm to 3:05 pm in-person or via Zoom Thursday, April 8 - 2:35 pm to 3:05 pm in-person or via Zoom Friday, April 9 - 2:35 pm to 3:05 pm in-person or via Zoom Link Crew Link Crew groups will meet on Monday, April 5. All students in Grade 9 are expected to meet with their Link Crew Leaders on this day.

The Newport-Mesa Unified School District Board of Education is looking for a Student Board Member to represent Estancia High School for the 2021-2022 school year. The Student Board Members function as preferential voting members and Student Advisors to the Superintendent and the NMUSD Board of Trustees. Student Board Members provide the NMUSD Governing Body with information regarding student interests, concerns, and ideas. Student Board Member applicants must be entering Grad...e 11 or 12 in the fall. As a Student Board Member, you must be able to attend one evening Board of Education meeting a month (meetings begin at 6 p.m.). Student Board Members will need to study meeting agenda materials in advance of the meetings. Student Board Members also serve on the Superintendent's Advisory Council. If you are interested in this unique leadership opportunity, please review the attached application. Applications and supporting materials must be submitted by April 25, 2001. See more

Estancia High School Production Drama will present Working A Musical April 29 - May 2 at 7 p.m. Working examines 26 people from all walks of life and shows that working is more than just a job for the average American. For more information about this virtual production, please scan the QR code on the attached flyer.

TITAN HST is Estancia High School's emergency alert mass notification system. All Estancia parents/guardians and students should download the app on their cell phone to receive urgent notifications in the event of an emergency. Follw the directions below to enroll with Titan HST and receive messages:... 1. Download the Titan HST from the Google Play or Apple App store 2. Select "North America" 3. Select "Register" 4. Enter campus code: X3H9P 5. Accept Push Notifications 6. Input mobile phone number

AGREEMENT REACHED WITH NEWPORT MESA FEDERATION OF TEACHERS FOR SECONDARY REOPENING We are pleased to announce that the District reached an agreement with the Newport-Mesa Federation of Teachers (NMFT) the evening of November 2, primarily related to the reopening of our secondary schools for Level 2. Highlights of the agreement include:... Employees will assist in disinfecting desks in their classrooms Approval of the hybrid secondary instructional model Four days a week, full days with alternate cohorts Each class divided into two cohorts; students remain in their assigned cohorts and attend in-person classes on the days designated on their schedules; and students in either cohort may elect to participate in at-home learning Daily live interaction of at least 15 minutes per class with at-home cohort Student support/intervention block of 30 minutes One day a week Distance Learning (DL) for both cohorts, with teacher professional development and staff/department collaboration time School sites will vote to finalize their school schedules and will communicate specific schedules later this week The District and NMFT will continue to negotiate items related to elementary schools for the 2020-2021 school year. REMINDER: Costa Mesa Middle and High School, Corona del Mar Middle and High School, Ensign Intermediate School, Estancia High School, Newport Harbor High School and TeWinkle Middle School will transition to hybrid in-person instruction on Monday, November 9, 2020. COVID DASHBOARD In an effort to continue to provide accurate and up-to-date information related to COVID-19 in our schools, a dashboard was created that states the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases by school. The number listed includes staff and/or students within the past 14-day period. This information is updated daily. In the event of a positive case in our schools, as appropriate and under the direction of the Orange County Healthcare Agency, the school nurse, principal, or District staff will notify any staff or students who are considered to be a close contact with a COVID-19 positive person. Russell Lee-Sung Superintendent Newport-Mesa Unified School District

There will be no school Wednesday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.

When students return to in-person instruction next week they will use one of 3 designated entrances on campus and will be screened by school personnel. Students should arrive 10 minutes prior to the start of their first class. The bell schedule will be released later this week.

Production Drama students across N-MUSD secondary schools recently participated in a Digital Cabaret. Our Estancia drama students have been working hard to prepare for their parts, doing it all virtually from their homes. Our Eagles are amazing! Please watch and enjoy the show. Estancia is 11:15 and 30:15. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6Oj1OWzJJ3A

#HappyElectionDay! Regardless of the outcome let’s treat each other with #kindness, we are one #NMUSD! Thank you @NHHSailors TAR TV for this production!

Hybrid In-Person Instruction starts on Monday, November 9 / La instrucción híbrida en persona comienza el lunes 9 de noviembre Hello Estancia High School Students and Parents/Guardians, Estancia High School will begin hybrid in-person instruction the week of November 9th. Under our hybrid in-person schedule, students will attend school in-person two days a week, participate in at-home learning two days a week, and participate in one day of Distance Learning from home (Monday...Continue reading

Students should conduct a wellness self screening at home before coming to school. If you are experiencing symptoms you should stay home. Let’s work together to stay healthy!

When students return to in-person instruction they will be required to wear face masks while on campus. Please review the guidelines.

Today is Election Day! The outcome of todays election will have long-standing effects on the future of families, children and education in California, and YOU have a stake in shaping it! CA State PTA has prepared a voter's guide for YOU, check it out.

Hybrid In-Person Instruction: Students will find out Wednesday through their School Loop portal which cohort they are in, A or B. Please do not ask to change your cohort. We realize students may not be with friends or may prefer attending school in person on certain days but its important that we keep the cohorts balanced and ensure the class sizes allow for social distancing, The bell schedule will be released later this week after final approval is received from NMUSD. ... Thank you in advance for your understanding and patience.

Current COVID-19 Positive Cases In an effort to continue to provide purposeful and accurate information related to COVID-19 in our schools, the following chart represents the number of current confirmed COVID-19 cases among our in-person staff and students. Data is automatically updated daily. The school nurse or school administration will communicate with staff or families if they or their student has been identified as a close contact. Data is automatically updated daily.

Estancia High School invites parents and guardians to our third Coffee & Conversation with the Principal of the school year this Friday, November 6 at 9 a.m. on Zoom. Coffee & Conversation with the Principal is an informal opportunity for parents/guardians to engage in dialogue with school administrators. The Zoom Meeting ID is 956 3622 0442. Spanish interpretation will be available. We hope you are able to join us on Friday morning!

In partnership with Harbor Council PTA, join us for our Parent Education Series on Wednesday, November 4 at 6 pm. This session will focus on research based mindfulness tools and practices that can be used at home to help children grow into the best versions of themselves. These mindfulness strategies can easily be implemented into family's everyday routines to help promote a calmer and happier climate at home, which results in happier and healthier students in the classroom. ...Link to join meeting: https://nmusd.zoom.us/j/94077844919 Questions: 714-424-5050 | [email protected] For more information on upcoming sessions, please visit our Parent Education Series Website.

Hello Eagles! Below is the schedule for the week of November 2-6. Monday, November 2 - Distance Learning Schedule - Periods 0, 1, 3, 5, 7 Tuesday, November 3 - Distance Learning Schedule - Periods 0, 1, 3, 5, 7... Wednesday, November 4 - Distance Learning Wednesday Schedule - Periods 0, 1, 3, 5, 7 (20 minute classes) Thursday, November 5 - Distance Learning Schedule - Periods 0, 1, 3, 5, 7 Friday, November 6 - Distance Learning Schedule - Periods 0, 1, 3, 5, 7 Small Group Meetings/Teacher Office Hours: Monday, November 2 - Small group meetings/Teacher office hours for Math classes and Social Studies classes. Tuesday, November 3 - Small group meetings/Teacher office hours for English classes, English Language Development classes, and Science classes Thursday, November 5 - Small group meetings/Teacher office hours for World Language and Visual & Performing Arts classes. Friday, November 6 - Small group meetings/Teacher office hours for Career Technical Education classes, Health class, and Physical Education classes Link Crew: All 9th grade students will meet with their Link Crew groups on Wednesday from 1:00-1:30 p.m. This is your time to connect with upperclassmen and fellow 9th graders, get questions answered, and receive the information you need to be successful week to week. It is the expectation that you attend Link Crew groups every week and attendance is being recorded. If you do not know which Link Crew group you have been assigned or do not have the Zoom ID needed to join your group, please email Ms. Moore at [email protected] or contact the EHS Student Information Center at (949) 515-6512. Estancia High School has established the following student expectations on Zoom: Dress appropriately for learning Pick a comfortable and productive space in your home for learning Be seated and upright Turn off other devices and close other tabs and apps Use your NMUSD Login and sign in 5 minutes before each class begins Turn on your video camera, stay in frame, and keep the camera on throughout the class. Upcoming Events: Seniors...The College Application Campaign Day 2 will be on Wednesday, November 4 from 10 am to 11:30 am on Zoom. EHS Counselors, college representatives, and representatives from SOY and the College Bound program will be on Zoom to help you complete your University of California, California State University, out-of-state university, private university, and community college applications. The Zoom Meeting ID is 966 8170 4417. Class of 2021...It's time to start submitting those college applications! The next Coffee & Conversation with the Principal will be on Friday, November 6 at 9 a.m. on Zoom. Coffee & Conversation with the Principal is an informal opportunity for parents/guardians to engage in dialogue with school administrators. The Zoom Meeting ID is 956 3622 0442.