Patterson Joint Unified School District

Yesterday we began distributing the 500 Family Chromebooks provided by the California Emerging Technology Fund (CETF) and Frontier Communications grant. Another Family Chromebook Distribution Event will be set for the end of June. Parents qualifying to receive a Family Chromebook will receive a message via ParentSquare and are required to complete an important survey and sign up for a digital skills training prior to receiving a Chromebook.

Yesterday, Patterson High School's Agriculture Department and FFA Officers celebrated FFA Members for their accomplishments for the school year. With a drive-thru style recognition event, over 80 FFA Members were recognized for going above and beyond as FFA Members this year.

Attention parents and families of Grayson Elementary School and in the Westley area: We have been advised by the Stanislaus Regional Housing Authority of a planned water shut-off for plumbing and repairs today and tomorrow from 9:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Our district facilities team has made accommodations for water use during this time, including the use of water tanks for sanitation and water dispensers for drinking.

Open to 2020 and 2021 PHS graduates

Dear Parents and Staff, The Horace Mann Insurance Company would like to invite parents and staff members to help select this year's Crystal Apple Award. The Crystal Apple Award recognizes educators for the outstanding work they do or a significant achievement in teaching.... To nominate a teacher for this special recognition, please complete the survey link below by June 2, 2021. Crystal Apple Award Nomination Form: English-https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/K9LKV3R Spanish-https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/GKZ9PN5

Attention Families, Vaccines are still available and the lines are short. Stanislaus County residents who qualify under Phase 1A and seniors ages 65 and older can come to Creekside Middle School to receive their vaccine. Remember to bring a photo I.D. and proof of residency and/or employment in Stanislaus County. Vaccines are first come first served and will be available from 9:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m. (or until all doses are used)

Attention Seniors, The deadline to apply for fall 2021 at CSU Stanislaus has been extended. The new application deadline is 11:59 p.m. PST Monday, Feb. 1. Stanislaus State intends to resume face-to-face classes and operations in fall 2021.... One-on-one appointments with an Admissions counselor are also available. Please click the following link for more information: https://www.csustan.edu/undergrad/contact-us

COVID-19 Mobile Testing is on route for Patterson. See flyer for location and how to sign up.

Please join us in congratulating our February 2021, Employees of the Month:" Brandy Schaa, Las Palmas ASP (Classified Employee) Nolan Cluff, Creekside (Certificated Employee)... Brandy & Nolan will be honored at our regular Board Meeting on Monday, February 1, 2021, Professional Development Center (and via Webex), 7pm. Congratulations Brandy & Nolan!

We wish the very best for all our staff, students, and their families as we enjoy the holiday break! Our school community has proven to be resilient over the course of an unforgettable year. We sincerely thank you all for your patience, trust, and confidence in our district as we have navigated through these times together and look forward to a new year filled with hope! Since a virtual setting has been such an important factor this year, we thought it would be a great idea to spread our district's cheer by sharing a virtual tour of our Santa's Village here at the District Office from a few years ago. Stay Safe, Stay Healthy, Stay Strong!

Our district has been setting the stage to resolve the digital divide in our community over the past five years. We are proud to be the first in the State and among the first the Country to begin to successfully implement internet solutions for our families. In the coming weeks, we will be providing updates on our plan to provide our families with free access to our district’s secure high speed internet network. See details in flyer for information about range and eligibility.

Stanislaus County Public Health will open its 4th COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic in Patterson CA in partnership with City of Patterson, Patterson Joint Unified School District, and Del Puerto Health Care District. The clinic will be held at Creekside Middle School. Vaccines will be provided to Stanislaus County residents who are prioritized in Phase 1A and seniors aged 65 and older. Individuals from other counties who work in Stanislaus County may be able to receive the vaccines if ...they are eligible under Phase 1A. Proof of residence or employment will be required. When: Friday, January 29th, 2021 Where: Creekside Middle School Corner of American Eagle and Peregrine Drive Entrance through American Eagle Avenue Time: 9:00 a.m. 6:00 p.m. (or until all doses are used) Walk-in; First Come, First Serve! For additional information regarding vaccines, please visit http://schsa.org/coronavirus/

Congratulations Alejandro!

El Departamento de Salud Pública del Condado de Stanislaus abrirá su cuarta Clínica de Vacunas COVID-19 en Patterson CA en asociación con la Ciudad de Patterson, el Distrito Escolar Unificado Conjunto de Patterson y el Distrito de Atención Médica de Del Puerto. La clínica se llevará a cabo en Creekside Middle School. Se proporcionarán vacunas a los residentes del condado de Stanislaus que tengan prioridad en la Fase 1A y a las personas mayores de 65 años o más. Las personas d...e otros condados que trabajan en el condado de Stanislaus pueden recibir las vacunas si son elegibles para la Fase 1A. Se requerirá prueba de residencia o empleo. Cuándo: viernes 29 de enero de 2021 Dónde: Creekside Middle School Esquina de American Eagle y Peregrine Drive Entrada por American Eagle Avenue Hora: 9:00 a.m .-- 6:00 p.m. (o hasta que se utilicen todas las dosis) No se necesita cita ¡Se le sirve en orden de llegada! Para obtener información adicional sobre las vacunas, visite http://schsa.org/coronavirus/

The Healthier Choices Art and Essay Contests are now available! Submissions are due Wednesday, November 4th. See flyer for contest rules, prizes, and more details.

Dear Parents & Guardians: Please see the latest update regarding the proposed timeline for returning to school. This letter has been distributed via Peachjar and ParentSquare, is available on our district website, and will be mailed to all our families this week. Please continue to check our district's website for all information and updates regarding reopening our schools and COVID-19.

First Student is looking for Bus Drivers. Click the image below for more information.

PHS setting the standard in preparing the next generation of truck drivers: https://www.atstrainingsystems.com/overdrive-september-202/

Parents and Guardians, A Strengths and Difficulties Questionnaire (SDQ) has been sent via parent square to help us identify opportunities to support your child(ren). Please take some time over this weekend to complete this confidential questionnaire.

Dear Parents and Guardians, Please be sure to complete the Parent Survey for Returning to School before 12:00 pm tomorrow (10/13/20). The survey was distributed on 10/6/20 via Parent Square. Your feedback is important to us and will be presented to our board at the upcoming board meeting.

Dear Parents and Guardians: If positive COVID-19 cases continue to decline in Stanislaus County, it is possible that schools will be able to reopen under the guidance provided by the California Department of Public Health. Our district has outlined the protocols and procedures we have put in place to prepare for a safe and healthy return to in-person instruction for our students. Please review the plan contained in our waiver application on our district web page at patterso...n.k12.ca.us. We recognize that parents and students have very different opinions about returning to in-person instruction. The California Department of Public Health provides clear guidelines for when schools may re-open, but local school districts have discretion in how the reopening will occur. Your feedback is very important; therefore, we are asking all parents and guardians of students in grades TK-12 to complete the survey that has been sent through ParentSquare. The results will be shared with our board. Survey will be open until October 13. Queridos Padres y Guardianes: Si los casos positivos de COVID-19 continúan disminuyendo en el condado de Stanislaus, es posible que las escuelas puedan reabrir bajo la guía proporcionada por el Departamento de Salud Pública de California. Nuestro distrito ha descrito los protocolos y procedimientos que hemos implementado para prepararnos para un regreso seguro y saludable a la instrucción en persona para nuestros estudiantes. Por favor revise el plan contenido en nuestra solicitud de exención en la página web de nuestro distrito patterson.k12.ca.us. Reconocemos que los padres y los estudiantes tienen opiniones muy diferentes sobre el regreso a la instrucción en persona. El Departamento de Salud Pública de California proporciona pautas claras sobre cuándo las escuelas pueden reabrir, pero los distritos escolares locales tienen discreción sobre cómo se producirá la reapertura. Sus comentarios son muy importantes; por lo tanto, les pedimos a todos los padres que llenen la encuesta que se mando por ParentSquare. Los resultados se compartirán con nuestra mesa directiva. La encuesta estará abierta hasta el 13 de octubre.

Every month United Patterson, in partnership with the Patterson Irrigator, highlights a former Patterson graduate. This month's United Patterson Student Profile features: Amazing Benamti (formerly Matthew), PHS Class of 2015. You can find Amazing and more student profiles at our United Patterson website: https://www.patterson.k12.ca.us/community/UnitedPatterson

The recordings to last night's WebEx meeting for Promoting Student Success: Social & Emotional Learning is now available on our district's website under the Important Updates page: https://www.patterson.k12.ca.us/important_updates Please continue to check our website and district communication forums regularly for all other important updates about the 2020-21 school year.

Parent Reminder: Please join us this evening at 6:00 pm for the sixth of our weekly Parent University Online meetings. The meeting link was been sent via Peachjar on 9/30/20. Please check your email and/or our district website for access to the meeting and for all other important updates about the start of the 2020-2021 school year.

The recording to last night's WebEx meeting for Reopening Our Schools in the Era of COVID-19 is now available on our district's website under the Important Updates page: https://www.patterson.k12.ca.us/important_updates Please continue to check our website and district communication forums regularly for all other important updates about the 2020-21 school year.

Great Work Zianna!