San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools

Calling all dynamic presenters for the 2021 Southern Region Student Wellness Conference. For more information, check out this informative video! If interested in presenting? Go to bit.ly/2021SRSWCPresenter. #education #sbcsstransforms #wellness

Last round of the San Bernardino County Mock Trial Semi-Finals is underway. Tonight, Los Osos High battles against Rancho High while Cajon High competes against Redlands High for a spot in the finals! Best of luck to all participating teams! Finals will be held on Saturday, Jan. 23.

2nd Annual College Fair at Victorville Education Center 1-21-21 SBCSS Principal Michael Curtis and the staff at Victorville Education Center (VEC) hosted guests from Victor Valley College this week for their 2nd Annual College Fair. Presenters from Victor Valley College (VVC) included Tony Bonato, Construction Technology; Charlotte Allen, Regional Career Education Job Developer; Cassandra Ruiz and Yessenia, Next Up Program. VVC is working to have students dually enrolled ...in their programs as well as Desert Mountain Community School. Participating students also worked with SBCSS Foster Youth Services Specialist Stacy Diemert to complete FASFA financial aid forms, and begin their college enrollment. Principal Michael Curtis says, "we are very pleased and thankful to have such an outstanding relationship with Victor Valley College!"

San Bernardino County Mock Trial Semi-Finals Round One 1-20-21 Tonight, Redlands High School, Cajon High School, Los Osos High School and Rancho Cucamonga High School compete for a spot in the finals. Congratulations to all participating teams! Finals will be held on Saturday, January 23. ... #mocktrial2020 #SBCSS #virtualevent

Congratulations to Kim Cavanagh, George Bowser and David Thurston on receiving the ACSA Region 12 Administrator of the Year Award. More than 200 of their peers celebrated them at a virtual event on Dec. 14. #sbcsstransformslives #ACSARegion12 #LeadershipMatters

The Operation Recognition Veterans Diploma Program grants high school diplomas to veterans and internees who were unable to complete high school due to military service or internment. Congratulations to the class of 2020! We are thankful for the opportunity to bestow this well-deserved honor to qualified veterans.

County Schools’ offices are closed for King holiday.

Watch County Superintendent Ted Alejandre's Monthly Update Message - December 2020 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bCy2nBN4gwg

Jesse Bernal Lopez began his service in 1966 and served three years in the United States Army. Lopez’s position allowed him to experience the world outside of California, the U.S. and overseas. To learn more about his story, check out our VDP webpage at http://ow.ly/BLR550CFhxP!

County Superintendent Ted Alejandre welcomes educators from all over San Bernardino County to the SBCSS COVID-19 Grading Summit. The conference aims to address falling grades and to find solutions that support students and families. #Educators #SBCSSTransformsLives

#LiveDrugFree #SBCSSSupportsRedRibbonWeek

Desert Mountain Regional Advisory Meeting 10-27-2020 San Bernardino County Superintendent Ted Alejandre hosted a virtual Desert Mountain Regional Advisory Meeting to update community partners about ongoing efforts during the pandemic and highlighted important programs occurring across the county.

#DrugFree #NationalRedRibbonWeek

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2020 Fall Joint School Boards Association Meeting 10-27-2020 San Bernardino County Superintendent Ted Alejandre and Riverside County Superintendent Judy White were proud to host and participate in the annual San Bernardino and Riverside County Board of Education Association Fall Joint Meeting last night. Riverside County students provided several great video performances to begin the meeting. ... California State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond spoke candidly about the Inland Empires ongoing efforts in public education and said "I see you shining. I see your resilience." #SBCSBA #RCOE

From the Desk of San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Public Health Information Officer Lana Culp: County launches campaign to increase awareness of childhood lead poisoning 10-26-2020 The County of San Bernardino Department of Public Health announced plans today to commemorate Childhood Lead Poisoning Prevention Week from Oct. 25 to 31. This year’s campaign message emphasizes, even small amounts of lead can harm a child’s health. Ask your child’s doctor about a... blood lead test. The week-long campaign will educate families and community members about ways to prevent lead poisoning and the importance of testing children for lead. The campaign will include the display of street banners in the cities of Colton, Fontana, and Ontario, mailing out information and materials to local agencies and businesses, and social media posts. Public Health will also partner with cities including Fontana, Redlands, and Upland to proclaim October as National Lead Poisoning Prevention Week. This campaign is a reminder to parents that lead poisoning has lifelong effects on young children’s health and development, said the County Interim Health Officer, Dr. Erin Gustafson. It is important for parents to ask their child’s doctor about lead testing. Lead poisoning can seriously affect a child’s brain and nervous system. It can cause learning and behavioral problems. A blood lead test is the only way to identify and confirm lead poisoning in children. In California, children can be exposed to lead by ingesting lead-contaminated dust, paint chips from deteriorating lead-based paint, and lead-contaminated soil. Other sources of lead poisoning include lead dust brought home on parents’ work clothes, certain imported ceramic pottery, painted objects traditional home remedies, and imported spices, candies, and other food products. Additionally, activities that involve lead products such as soldering, making stained glass, and handling bullets or fishing sinkers can put children at risk. All parents and caregivers of young children can visit http://www.cdph.ca.gov/programs/clppb or call (909) 383-3022 for more information on program services or ways to protect their children from this silent and serious environmental disease.

#BeHappyBeBraveBeDrugFree #NationalRedRibbonWeek

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Red Ribbon Week 2020 10-23-2020 San Bernardino County Superintendent Ted Alejandre and the SBCSS Tobacco Use and Prevention Education team kicking off Red Ribbon week at the annual SBCSS blood drive. SBCSS is proud to promote healthy living through Tobacco-Free prevention education and youth advocacy! #NationalRedRibbonWeek #SBCSSSupportsRedRibbonWeek

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