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  • Community Newsletter 11.5.2021

    Weekly Updates November 5, 2021 What to do if your child is fully vaccinated & exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19 COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline   As we enter flu & cold season, we want to ensure our Madera Unified community stays safe. Therefore, we have created a helpful COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline webpage which includes scenario-based videos for parents to reference as more people tend to feel ill during this season. Please watch the video above to learn what to do if your child is fully vaccinated & exposed to someone who tested positive for COVID-19.   Click here to view the site.    To view the District's latest COVID-19 data rates, click on the link below.  COVID-19 Data Rates webpage Who is Eligible for a COVID-19 Booster Shot? Certain people are now eligible to receive a COVID-19 booster shot, including those who received Moderna and Johnson & Johnson/Janssen COVID-19 vaccines. Eligible individuals may choose which vaccine they receive as a booster dose. For individuals who received a Pfizer-BioNTech or Moderna COVID-19 vaccine, the following groups are eligible for a booster shot at 6 months or more after their initial series: 65 years and older Age 18+ who live in long-term care settings Age 18+ who have underlying medical conditions Age 18+ who work or live in high-risk settings Source: Centers for Disease Control and Preventions Symptomatic Students and Siblings Testing Furthermore, in partnership with the Madera County Department of Public Health, we have set up three weekly testing clinics for symptomatic students and their siblings.  By testing, students have a great chance of returning to school sooner. To register for a time slot, please use the following link Time Slot Registration . Mondays   Wednesdays   Fridays   Torres High School Madera South High Jefferson Middle 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. 4:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Virtual Town Hall Meeting Let's talk about COVID-19 Vaccines Ages 5-11 Wednesday, November 17 5:30 - 6:00 pm - English 6:15 - 6:45 pm - Spanish Zoom & Facebook Live Zoom Link: https://zoom.us/j/91919673384#success Madera Unified School District Job Fair November 9, 2021, from 8:30 am – 12:00 pm At Madera Workforce Assistance Center 2037 W. Cleveland Ave Madera, CA  93637 (559) 662-4500 There are many open positions. Bring your High School Diploma or Equivalency! Madera Unified School District Board Presentation on Trustee Area Redistricting Redistricting is the adjustment of trustee area boundaries every 10 years to reflect new census data. This is done to ensure that trustee area populations are equal and that residents are appropriately represented. We invite you to attend the Board presentation on redistricting! You will learn about the redistricting process and have the opportunity to provide input. You can stay informed on the redistricting process through the District's website: https://www.madera.k12.ca.us/ Join us! November 9, 2021, at 6:30 pm Zoom Link : https://zoom.us/j/93064154809 Please take a moment to watch these video highlights of events that happened over the last several weeks at MUSD sites! Here is a list  of the events featured: 1. The 2021 State of the District event hosted by the Madera Linkage Foundation, which included introducing the inaugural class of the Student Champion Hall of Fame 2. Madera South High School celebrated its Oscar-themed homecoming 3. All district schools students and staff participated in the Great Shakeout Earthquake Drill 4.  Reminder to the community that the District has created a helpful COVID-19 Health and Safety Guideline webpage 5. Nishimoto Elementary hosted a Jog-a-thon for students of each grade level 6. MUSD Child Nutrition Department was highlighted during National School Lunch Week Topic Information Link CALLING ALL PARENTS! Help us identify the topics you are interested in for our Virtual 5th Annual Parent and Community Engagement Conference scheduled for Thursday, December 9! Please fill out the survey. English Survey Link - https://forms.gle/QBASCejH4C7c7s5z8   Spanish Survey Link -- https://forms.gle/iEiXX7rPVFpyXK6P7 Free Classes for Parents!  Register today by calling the MUSD Call Center at (559) 416-5842 or Clicking on the link below. Free classes for parents flyer link Sign-up  link MUSD Call Center Don't Forget ,  Our MUSD Call Center remains open. The Call Center is available for support in the areas of COVID-19 guidelines or Testing, Free or Low-Cost Internet, Online Parent Engagement Classes, Referrals to Community Resources, or General Questions. Call (559) 416-5879 if you have any questions. Preschool Registration is Going on Now! REGISTER TODAY!   Contact the Madera Unified State Preschool  at   559-675-4490 or pick up a registration packet at  1816 Howard Rd. Ste. 1. For more information, visit   https://www.madera.k12.ca.us/preschool La Vina Preschool Program REGISTER TODAY! Are you looking for a High-Quality Full Day Preschool Program? La Vina Full Day Outdoor Preschool Program is open, and registration is going on now! Check out the video to see all the fantastic learning that is going on. Children will experience the opportunity to explore, grow and create in the outdoors. Call (559) 675-4490 for more information.   Preschool with Purpose Foundation, Exploration, Imagination "Tucker Turtle Takes a Break" Teaching children that it is OK to "take a break" when they feel a big emotion is a healthy self-regulating technique that can last a lifetime. Check out the printable resources for you and your child to create "Tucker Turtle" and learn how and when to "take a break." Tucking Technique pdf Turtle Technique pdf 10 Turtle Songs pdf 10 Turtle Songs - Spanish pdf Dual Language Immersion Program   The application window for incoming Kindergarten students is approaching! Dec. 1, 2021 - Feb. 18, 2022 Applications Will Be Available At The Following Location: - Every Elementary School Office - MUSD District Office - www.maderadli.com Dual Language Immersion Program Informational Meetings   Wednesday, November 10, 2021 5:00–6:00 pm Zoom Link (Language of presentation is Spanish) Click on the link below to view the flyer and access the Zoom links.   DLI Informational Meeting Flyer  Madera South High School Presents "The Fez! Not Alice in Wonderland," 10/28, 10/30, and 11/3-6 at 7 pm and 10/31 at 2 pm at the Madera South Quad. An unexpected and exciting theatrical event filled with mushrooms and Queens, Rabbits, and Gnomes. See a show unlike anything you have- or will- ever see again! Madera High's Coyote Drama Productions Presents "CLUE: ON STAGE" REVIVAL  November 5, 6, 12, & 13 at 7:30 pm in the Coyote Arena Theatre. Tickets are $10 for adults and $5 for students and seniors. For Tickets:  Call 559-675-4444 ext. 1163 Madera High 2012 Olypimian & World Unified Boxing Champ, Jose Ramirez, spoke to Madera High Students to inspire them to achieve their goals. He told his story of how he grew up in a similar lifestyle to show that they can be as successful.     Madea High's Dia de Los Coyotes Madera High's "Mexican American Club" held a celebration event at lunchtime for Dia de Los Muertos. The students got to experience live performances from singing and dancing to viewing alters that remembered loved ones that have passed. Madera South Students were tasked in their Spanish classes to create a sentimental ofrenda with items that remind them of their loved ones who have passed. It was a celebration of life and death! Pershing Elementary On Wednesday, October 27, Pershing hosted a jog-a-thon for students during their Red Ribbon Week! With the help and encouragement from the Matilda Torres High School cheer team and student leadership, Pershing students kept running and had fun!  MaderaTEC On Tuesday, November 2, MadTec honored and celebrated Dia de Los Muertos by decorating displays with photos of loved ones and skulls students decorated themselves! Interested in MadTEC Spirit Wear? Then click on the link below! https://maderatechstaffapparel.itemorder.com/sale Nishimoto Elementary Nishimoto held their annual costume parade for students and staff to dress up and win prizes! Students had fun walking around and showing off their fun, creative, scary, and silly Halloween costumes! Dixieland Elementary   On Friday, October 29, Dixieland Elementary held a costume parade where students could walk around in their costumes and collect candy from different stations around campus! Washington Elementary October 29, Washington Elementary held a costume parade where both students and staff participated in the festivities. 2021 Downtown Madera Christmas Light Parade Starting at 6 pm, the parade will go down Yosemite and Turn Left on D Street.   Live Well Madera County Community Health Assessment! The comprehensive survey takes about 20-25 minutes to complete. Those who complete the survey and choose to leave their name will be entered to win a $100 gift card . Complete the survey today! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/MaderaCountyDPH Certificated All MUSD certificated job openings are located on the Internet at EDJOIN.org. Click here to view certificated job openings .   Classified All open-to-the-public classified positions are posted on the Internet at EDJOIN.org. Click here to view classified job openings .

    Saturday, Nov 06 2021

  • Community Newsletter 9.24.2021

    Weekly Updates September 24, 2021 Get Vaccinated at the Next Vaccine Clinic! COVID-19 Information In our weekly newsletter, Madera Unified will resume reporting the percentages of positive COVID-19 cases by staff and students throughout the district.  Please note that positive cases will appear in the report for 14 days from the date they are reported and will be removed after the 14th day.  A positive case will be reported after the District Human Resources and Nursing staff have verified the situation.     Vaccination Rates in Madera County Date Updated: 9/21/21 8:20am   Percent of Eligible Fully Vaccinated 49.20%   Source:  Madera County Department of Public Health Dashboard Provide Your Feedback TODAY!   Madera Unified -ESSER III Feedback Survey  Hispanic Heritage Month  Student Champion Hall of Fame Nominations   The Madera Linkage Foundation is currently looking for Student Champion Hall of Fame nominations. To be considered and honored, you must have been an MUSD employee with outstanding past accomplishments and have made significant contributions to the lives of students in Madera. The deadline for nominations is September 25, 2021!  To submit a nomination, you can click this link here https://sites.google.com/.../studentchampionnominati.../home Dual Language Immersion Program (DLI) Informational Meetings Mark your calendars! Madera Unified will be hosting Dual Language Immersion Program informational meetings beginning on October Wednesday, October 6, 2021.  About the DLI Program? Madera Unified is proud to offer a Spanish/English Dual Language Immersion Program for Kindergarten students at Madison & Pershing Elementary. Academic subjects are taught through both Spanish and English instruction beginning in Kindergarten.  Join us and learn what research says about biliteracy and how children learn in two languages. Learn how dual language immersion benefits all students. Click on the link below to view the flyer and access the Zoom links.    DLI Informational Meeting Flyer  Have Questions About COVID-19, the Flu, and Vaccines? COVID-19: What's New, What's Next! Do you still have unanswered questions about COVID-19, the Flu, and Vaccines? Join us on Wednesday, September 29, 2021, at 5:30 pm to learn more. https://zoom.us/j/95279231829 Webinar pdf Informational: ABC30 original documentary, “Killer High: The Silent Crisis.”   "The face of drug use in America is changing. Fentanyl, a highly addictive opioid, is making its way into the bedrooms of teenagers, often with just a few text messages or a few taps on a smartphone. Just a tiny amount of this dangerous drug can have deadly consequences.   Watch the trailer and experience the immersive website at ABC30.com/KillerHigh " Resources 2021-2022 School Year Calendar Link   [Tuesday, Sep 28 at 11:18 AM] Greetings, The COVID-19 data featured in the newsletter has been updated. Please click the View in ParentSquare button for the most accurate information.

    Saturday, Sep 25 2021

  • Community Newsletter 9.17.2021

    Weekly Updates September 17, 2021 Get Vaccinated at the Next Vaccine Clinic! Let’s do everything we can to ensure the safety and health of our community. Communities with high vaccination rates have significantly lower hospitalizations and deaths due to COVID-19. Vaccines are the best way to protect yourself and others against COVID-19. If you would like to get vaccinated, join us on Tuesday, September 21, from 5-8 PM at the Sierra Vista elementary school cafeteria for our next vaccination clinic.  The first 100 people to receive their vaccination will get a $50 gift card. Together we can make a difference. #VaccinateMadera COVID-19 Information In our weekly newsletter, Madera Unified will resume reporting the percentages of positive COVID-19 cases by staff and students throughout the district.  Please note that positive cases will appear in the report for 14 days from the date they are reported and will be removed after the 14th day.  A positive case will be reported after the District Human Resources and Nursing staff have verified the situation.     Vaccination Rates in Madera County Date Updated:  9/14/2021 8:10am  Percent of Eligible Fully Vaccinated 48.30%    Number of Residents Vaccinated (at least 1 dose)   Number of Residents Vaccinated (at least 1 dose)   93637 93638 1707 2263 Source:  Madera County Department of Public Health Dashboard Parent-Friendly COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines Resources Madera Unified has created a helpful COVID-19 Health and Safety Guidelines webpage for parents. This site includes videos in both Spanish and English walking through different scenarios related to COVID-19.  It also includes infographics and other visual aids to help our families understand our COVID-19 mitigation strategies.   Click here to view the site. Hispanic Heritage Month  Congratulations to the Hispanic Heritage Month poster contest winners! This year’s winners are Jaqueline Jimenez, Gabriela Velarde, Miriam Jimenez, and Diego Gutierrez. During this week’s board meeting, they were awarded a check by the Association of Mexican American Educators and MUSD staff. The first-place winner received $100! MaderaTEC Reclassification Ceremony MaderaTec held a reclassification ceremony for multi-lingual students who reached proficiency level in English. These students will have increased opportunities for electives in high school, they will be allowed to continue down CTE pathways, and they have met the first-year requirement for the seal of bi-literacy, which they can later accomplish in high school. With pride in their eyes, families got to watch their students be given their certificates and have the confidence that their students will continue to grow in their education and encourage them to be lifelong learners. Jefferson Middle School Golf Team The Jefferson golf team lead by Coach Roblee was all smiles after a big win against Kerman! Thank you to Tim Riche for sharing the great photos.   Do You Need Support? Contact the Madera Unified Call Center Do You Need Support? The Madera Unified Call Center is available to answer your questions from Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM to 7:00 PM by calling (559) 416-5879. Suicide Prevention Week Know the Signs is a statewide suicide prevention social marketing campaign built on three key messages: Know the Signs. Find the words. Reach out. This campaign is intended to educate Californians on how to recognize the warning signs of suicide, how to find the words to have a direct conversation with someone in crisis, and where to find professional help and resources.  Know the Signs Brochure NAMI Ending the Silence NAMI Ending the Silence is an engaging presentation that helps audience members learn about the warning signs of mental health conditions and what steps to take if you or a loved one are showing symptoms of a mental health condition. NAMI Fresno will offer NAMI Ending the Silence presentations, in the month of September, to Madera Unified School District students in the 6th, 8th, 10th and 12th grades. What is NAMI Ending the Silence? PDF  Resources 2021-2022 School Year Calendar Link  

    Saturday, Sep 18 2021

  • Community Newsletter 9.10.2021

    Weekly Updates September 10, 2021 Never Forget 9.11.2001 9/11 Memorial Museum To learn more about September 11, visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum websites. There you can find information on the 20th Anniversary Commemoration and much more. Click here to visit the 9/11 Memorial Museum website . COVID-19 Information In our weekly newsletter, Madera Unified will resume reporting the percentages of positive COVID-19 cases by staff and students throughout the district.  Please note that positive cases will appear in the report for 14 days from the date they are reported and will be removed after the 14th day.  A positive case will be reported after the District Human Resources and Nursing staff have verified the situation.     Vaccination Rates in Madera County Date Updated:    9/7/2021 8:45 am Percent of Eligible Fully Vaccinated 47.40%   Source:  Madera County Department of Public Health Dashboard 2021 STEM Training at Torres High School   Madera Unified is now including STEM, which stands for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math, within all Elementary schools. During several weeks in August, Madera Unified STEM Teachers went through training at Matilda Torres, which included a visit by staff from the Museum of Science in Boston. The training's purpose was to prepare STEM teachers who will meet with elementary classes on-site weekly for a hands-on experience in one or more STEM areas. Torres High School PE Classes Honor 9/11 At Torres High School today, the PE classes participated in a step challenge to honor the servicemen and women that passed away on September 11, 2001. Thank you to Marco Gomez, Torres High P.E. Specialist, for sending in the photos! MUSD Employee Vaccination Thank you to all Madera Unified staff who came out to the vaccination clinics for their COVID-19 vaccines. We would also like to thank the Madera County Department of Public Health for its partnership in providing these clinics to our staff, students, and community. Apply to the Madera Teacher Residency Program! What is the Madera Teacher Residency Program? This program provides new multiple subject credential candidates with a teacher preparation program to give them hands-on experiences in a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) classroom setting. From day one, Teacher Residents are paired with a Master Teacher in a DLI classroom in order to complete their student teaching hours. Additionally, Fresno State faculty will come to you! HOW TO APPLY TENTATIVE DEADLINE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 Complete the Madera Teacher Residency Program Interest Survey: http://bit.ly/MTRPInterest Go to http://fresnostate.edu/kremen/credential and apply to the University MS Prelim BAP Spanish Program. Go to http://www2.calstate.edu/apply CSU application window Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 Submit all completed applications to Fresno State Kremen School of Education Visit the Madera DLI website for more information.  Suicide Prevention Week This week kicks off Suicide Prevention Week, a time in which individuals and organizations around the country and the world join their voices to broadcast the message that suicide can be prevented. Attached you will find a guide that will help you know the signs of suicide and resources to support those in need.   Suicide Awareness and Prevention PDF Sign Up for the Online Parent Computer Classes Resources 2021-2022 School Year Calendar Link  

    Saturday, Sep 11 2021

  • Community Newsletter 9.3.2021

    Weekly Updates September 3, 2021 COVID-19 Information In our weekly newsletter, Madera Unified will resume reporting the percentages of positive COVID-19 cases by staff and students throughout the district.  Please note that positive cases will appear in the report for 14 days from the date they are reported and will be removed after the 14th day.  A positive case will be reported after the District Human Resources and Nursing staff have verified the situation.                                                                     Vaccination Rates in Madera County Date Updated: 8/31/2021 8:20 am Percent of Eligible Fully Vaccinated 46.40% 15-19 Years Old Number of Residents Vaccinated (at least 1 dose)   15-19 Years Old Number of Residents Vaccinated (at least 1 dose)   93637 93638 1615 2131   Source:  Madera County Department of Public Health Dashboard Madera High School’s Friday Night Varsity Football Game   Madera High School’s Friday Night Varsity Football game will be televised live on CW59 beginning at 7 pm Sep 3, 2021! The Coyotes will be looking for their second win against the Kerman High School Lions. You can also attend the game by purchasing tickets at this link:   http://GoFan.co   PG&E Donates 240 Backpacks to Students at La Vina Elementary   On Tuesday, August 10, PG&E donated over 240 backpacks to students at La Vina Elementary! Thank you to all who volunteered and helped participate.  MadTEC Games On Friday, August 20th, Madera Technical Exploration Center hosted its first MadTec Games. This allowed students the opportunity to collaborate within their labs and show their competitive side. Not only did they compete in multiple physical and mental challenges they were also able to show their creative side and dress up all week! Apply to the Madera Teacher Residency Program! What is the Madera Teacher Residency Program? This program provides new multiple subject credential candidates with a teacher preparation program to give them hands-on experiences in a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) classroom setting. From day one, Teacher Residents are paired with a Master Teacher in a DLI classroom in order to complete their student teaching hours. Additionally, Fresno State faculty will come to you! HOW TO APPLY TENTATIVE DEADLINE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 Complete the Madera Teacher Residency Program Interest Survey: http://bit.ly/MTRPInterest Go to http://fresnostate.edu/kremen/credential and apply to the University MS Prelim BAP Spanish Program. Go to http://www2.calstate.edu/apply CSU application window Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 Submit all completed applications to Fresno State Kremen School of Education Visit the Madera DLI website for more information.  Resources 2021-2022 School Year Calendar Link  

    Saturday, Sep 04 2021

  • Community Newsletter 8.27.2021

    Weekly Updates August 27, 2021 COVID-19 Information In our weekly newsletter, Madera Unified will resume reporting the percentages of positive COVID-19 cases by staff and students throughout the district.  Please note that positive cases will appear in the report for 14 days from the date they are reported and will be removed after the 14th day.  A positive case will be reported after the District Human Resources and Nursing staff have verified the situation.                                                                     Vaccination Rates in Madera County The districtwide goal is to get 70% of eligible people fully vaccinated by September. Date Updated: 8/24/2021 8:10 am Percent of Eligible Fully Vaccinated 45.50% Source:  Madera County Department of Public Health Dashboard Madera Minutes Please take a moment to watch these video highlights of events at MUSD sites, including several schools during the first couple of weeks of the 2021-2022 school year! Here is a list of some other events featured: Madera County Department of Public Health held six vaccination clinics at MUSD schools where close to 700 students, parents, staff, and community members were vaccinated.  Inspirational speaker Dee Hankins visited Madera High, Torres High, and Madera South High School.   MUSD held a COVID-19 Vaccine Virtual Question and Answer session on Zoom and FB Live featuring Dr. Simon Paul with the Madera County Department of Public Health and Elia Medina, MUSD Director of Community Services & PRC.  AG teacher Brent George was named a 2021 Honorary American Degree recipient for providing exceptional service on a national level to agriculture, agricultural education, or FFA.  School Culture and Climate Department staff held training sessions for Librarians and MUSD staff on PBIS Skills. Madera High School Held Their First Assembly with Guest Speaker Dee Hankins Madera High School held its first assembly of the school year with guest inspirational speaker Dee Hankins. Mr. Hankins also visited Torres and Madera South High School. Dee talked to the students about resilience: the ability to bounce back. He reminded them that “life will throw many curveballs, but even curveballs can hit home runs. Madera South High School Senior Sunrise Matilda Torres High School Kicked-off the Day Celebrating Their Football Team Matilda Torres High School kicked off the day celebrating their football team with a 5 AM Rally to prepare for the game against Atascadero Greyhounds!  ABC30 was also out there covering their celebration.  Click on the link to view the article https://abc30.com/madera-torres-high-school-vs-atascadero-toros-greyhounds/10980000/ . Apply to the Madera Teacher Residency Program! What is the Madera Teacher Residency Program? This program provides new multiple subject credential candidates with a teacher preparation program to give them hands-on experiences in a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) classroom setting. From day one, Teacher Residents are paired with a Master Teacher in a DLI classroom in order to complete their student teaching hours. Additionally, Fresno State faculty will come to you! HOW TO APPLY TENTATIVE DEADLINE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 Complete the Madera Teacher Residency Program Interest Survey: http://bit.ly/MTRPInterest Go to  http://fresnostate.edu/kremen/credential  and apply to the University MS Prelim BAP Spanish Program. Go to  http://www2.calstate.edu/apply CSU application window  Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 Submit all completed applications to Fresno State Kremen School of Education Visit the Madera DLI website for more information.  Fuman Independent Study Program Who can attend? An Independent Study option for students’ education is available to Madera Unified students in  Kindergarten-12th Grade. What is an Independent Study Program? Independent Study is an optional educational program in which no pupil may be required to participate. Students in Independent Study are given the opportunity to learn at home, in a self-directed setting, monitored by their parents/guardians/caregivers. For more information about Independent Study Program, visit our webpage or complete the interest form below. Independent Study Program Webpage Independent Study Program Interest Form Please note, Independent Study K-8 has a new phone number listed. Visit the website for more information. Resources 2021-2022 School Year Calendar Link   [Monday, Aug 30 at 9:10 AM] This newsletter has been updated.

    Saturday, Aug 28 2021

  • Community Newsletter 8.20.2021

    Weekly Updates August 20, 2021 COVID-19 Information In our weekly newsletter, Madera Unified will resume reporting the percentages of positive COVID-19 cases by staff and students throughout the district.  Please note that positive cases will appear in the report for 14 days from the date they are reported and will be removed after the 14th day.  A positive case will be reported after the District Human Resources and Nursing staff have verified the situation.                                                                     *The percentage below are as of 8/19/21 In the past two weeks, Madera Unified has conducted 8,000 COVID-19 tests in an effort to ensure the safety of students and staff. Vaccination Rates in Madera County The districtwide goal is to get 70% of eligible people fully vaccinated by September. Date Updated: 8/17/2021 8:55 am Percent of Eligible Fully Vaccinated 44.80% 15-19 Years Old Number of Residents Vaccinated (at least 1 dose) 15-19 Years Old Number of Residents Vaccinated (at least 1 dose) 93637 93638 1503 1882 Source:  Madera County Department of Public Health Dashboard Vaccination Clinics Recap! Madera Unified would like to thank all of the school district community for coming out to the Madera County Department of Public Health vaccination clinics at six schools over the last two weeks . Overall, nearly  700 students, parents, staff, and community members were vaccinated.  Madera Unified would like to send a special thank you to the Madera County Department of Public Health and Madera Unified staff for helping coordinate the clinics and helping them be a great success! Apply to the Madera Teacher Residency Program! What is the Madera Teacher Residency Program? This program provides new multiple subject credential candidates with a teacher preparation program to give them hands-on experiences in a Dual Language Immersion (DLI) classroom setting. From day one, Teacher Residents are paired with a Master Teacher in a DLI classroom in order to complete their student teaching hours. Additionally, Fresno State faculty will come to you! HOW TO APPLY TENTATIVE DEADLINE MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 Complete the Madera Teacher Residency Program Interest Survey: http://bit.ly/MTRPInterest Go to  http://fresnostate.edu/kremen/credential  and apply to the University MS Prelim BAP Spanish Program. Go to  http://www2.calstate.edu/apply CSU application window  Monday, Sept. 13, 2021 Submit all completed applications to Fresno State Kremen School of Education Visit the Madera DLI website for more information.  Resources 2021-2022 School Year Calendar Link  

    Saturday, Aug 21 2021

  • Community Newsletter 8.13.2021

    Weekly Updates August 13, 2021 Vaccination Information Vaccination Clinic at Desmond Video This week  212  people were able to take advantage of the Wednesday and Thursday on-site vaccinations clinics at Desmond and Jefferson Middle Schools. Thank you to everyone who came to the events, and a big thank you to Madera County Department of Public Health and Madera Unified staff for helping coordinate the clinics. MUSD Vaccination Video MARK YOUR CALENDARS!   The next vaccination clinics will be hosted at our high schools, where the first 100 people at each site to receive the first dose of the vaccine will get a $50 Gift Card from the Madera County Department of Public Health! Upcoming Vaccination Clinics Events: Tuesday, August, 17  Madera South High School Cafeteria Wednesday, August, 18 Madera High School Cafeteria  Thursday, August, 19 Torres High School TBA  Next week's community newsletters will share the vaccinations numbers for the rest of our vaccination clinics. Join Us For A Vaccination Q & A With Madera County Department of Public Health Join us for a virtual vaccine Q&A with the Madera County Department of Public Health on Tuesday, August 17, 2021!  Panelists will be available to answer your questions and concerns about the vaccine. We hope to see you there! Q&A Sessions: English Session: 5-5:30 p.m.   Spanish Session 5:30-6 p.m. Zoom Link: https://maderausd.zoom.us/j/83778824679   You can also join us via Facebook Live.   Click on the link to submit a question. https://forms.gle/E3uRzekq7yrkx5qB9 Vaccination Rates in Madera County The districtwide goal is to get 70% of eligible people fully vaccinated by September. Date Updated: Updated: 8/10/2021 8:30am Percent of Eligible Fully Vaccinated 44.20% Source: Madera County Department of Public Health Dashboard Madera Minutes Madera Minutes Video Please take a moment to watch these video highlights of events that happened over the last several weeks at MUSD sites, including the first day of the 2021-2022 school year! Here is a list of some other events featured: 1. Nearly 100 new teachers came together for an informational orientation and were welcomed into the district. 2. District and school site leaders came together with their Strategic Action Planning or (SAP) teams at Madera South High School. 3. District’s Academic Coaches provided a learning opportunity for elementary site administrators focused around Data-Driven Accelerated Learning. 4. PG&E brought their Project in the box event to La Vina Elementary and distributed over 240 backpacks filled with school supplies for the students. Pictures of the First Week of School  $625,000 for Madera Unified School District Madera Unified is set to receive Community Project Funding thanks to a request Rep. Costa submitted for consideration in April. In total, it will provide nearly $11 million dollars in the next fiscal year to the counties of Madera, Fresno, and Merced to complete water projects and fund jobs, health, and educational programs. According to the report, $625,000 will be allocated to Madera Unified School District to ensure the district’s approximately 5,500 English Language Learners address unfinished learning in the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic. Click on the link to read the full article https://goldrushcam.com/sierrasuntimes/index.php/news/local-news/31958-congressman-jim-costa-appropriations-vote-ensures-nearly-500-million-for-critical-california-central-valley-services-programs-625-000-for-madera-unified-school-district?fbclid=IwAR23CyOfzEF6WuzEXdOPTwyBh2xn0X-IerV01RcG-TKsSiKYu20Q-pbZchU   2021-2022 School Year Calendar Link  

    Saturday, Aug 14 2021

  • Community Newsletter 8.6.2021

    Weekly Updates August 6, 2021 Back to School! Superintendent's Message Please take a moment to watch Superintendent Todd Lile’s message regarding our partnership with the Madera County Department of Public health department to make it as easy as possible for our employees, parents, and students who are 12 years of age or older to get fully vaccinated.   We want to encourage anyone who would like to learn more information about vaccinations to fill out this  form,  and we will inform you of upcoming informational sessions and vaccination clinics with the public health department.   COVID-19 Information Vaccination Eligibility Now, kids aged 12 and up can get vaccinated against COVID-19. Visit MyTurn.ca.gov  or call (833) 422-4255 to make an appointment for your child to get vaccinated or sign up to be notified when appointments are available near you. Vaccination Rates in Madera County The districtwide goal is to get 70% of eligible people fully vaccinated by September. Date Updated: 8/2/2021 8:10 am Percent of Eligible Fully Vaccinated 43.80% Number of Residents Vaccinated (at least 1 dose) by Zip Code Age Group 15-19   93637 93638 38.0% 37.6% Source: Madera County Department of Public Dashboard Refer-a-Friend   Refer-a-friend/family member, and both will receive a $25 card when they are vaccinated!  Sign up to get your referral code: Click Here or call 311 You will be given a 4-digit code that you may share with unvaccinated family & friends. $25 gift cards will be provided within a week of the referred person receiving their 1st dose. Gift cards may vary and will be provided either in person or by email. Rules: Open to ALL individuals who live and/or work in Madera County age 12 and older Those referred must be receiving a first  dose vaccine Code must be provided at the time of visit Anyone paid by the County of Madera to refer to COVID-19 vaccine services is  not eligible. MUSD's Independent Study Program Who can attend? An Independent Study option for students’ education is available to Madera Unified students in Kindergarten-12th Grade. What is an Independent Study Program? Independent Study is an optional educational program in which no pupil may be required to participate. Students in Independent Study are given the opportunity to learn at home, in a self-directed setting, monitored by their parents/guardians/caregivers. For more information about Independent Study Program, visit our webpage or complete the interest form below. Independent Study Program Webpage Independent Study Program Interest Form  New Teacher Orientation at Torres High School   Madera Unified held a two-day New Teacher Orientation at Torres High School on August 3 and 4, 2021. Nearly 100 new teachers came together to kick-off orientation and were welcomed into the district by cheerleaders from all three high schools with a walkway tunnel. During the orientation, they received presentations on Madera Unified’s instructional technology, health benefits, union, and curriculum instruction. They also had a bus tour of the city and the district schools they will be a part of during the 2021-22 school year. The goal of the orientation was so the teachers have the right tools to be successful in their classrooms and give students the best possible experiences.  California PBIS Coalition’s System of  Recognition Congratulations to all the MUSD schools who were successfully implemented into PBIS at the PLATINUM, GOLD, and SILVER levels. The schools are a recipient of the California PBIS Coalition’s System of  Recognition, reflecting excellence in the implementation of the core features of PBIS. All platinum schools will be displayed on the California PBIS Coalition webpage and posted at the 6th Annual California PBIS Conference in Sacramento on September 13, 2021. Congratulations again, and Madera Unified is proud of you! The purpose of the California PBIS Coalition (CPC) is to establish a network for State Education Leaders, County Offices, School Districts, and Schools implementing multi-tier frameworks through Positive Behavior Intervention and Supports (PBIS).  2021-2022 School Year Calendar Link  

    Saturday, Aug 07 2021

  • Community Newsletter 7.30.2021

    Weekly Updates July 30, 2021   COVID-19 Information Now, kids aged 12 and up can get vaccinated against COVID-19. Visit MyTurn.ca.gov  or call (833) 422-4255 to make an appointment for your child to get vaccinated or sign up to be notified when appointments are available near you. Vaccination Rates in Madera County Source: Madera County Department of Public Dashboard Population 161,121 Date Updated: 7/27/2021 9:10 am Number of Individuals with at Least 1 Dose 67,256 Number of Individuals Fully Vaccinated 57,710 Number of Eligible Individuals 133,673 Percent of Eligible Vaccinated with at Least 1 Dose 50.30 Percent of Eligible Fully Vaccinated 43.20 Percent of Population with at Least 1 Dose 41.70 Percent Population Fully Vaccinated 35.80 Vaccinations by Age Group 12-15 2,247 Vaccinations by Age Group 16-19 2,661 Vaccinations by Age Group 20-24 4,014 Vaccinations by Age Group 25-34 7,953 Vaccinations by Age Group 35-54 19,424 Vaccinations by Age Group 55-64 11,396 Vaccinations by Age Group 65-74 11,196 Vaccinations by Age Group 75 or Older 8,359 Refer-a-Friend   Refer-a-friend/family member, and both will receive a $25 card when they are vaccinated!  Sign up to get your referral code: Click Here or call 311 You will be given a 4-digit code that you may share with unvaccinated family & friends. $25 gift cards will be provided within a week of the referred person receiving their 1st dose. Gift cards may vary and will be provided either in person or by email. Participants are also still eligible for the $50 gift card incentive from California's Vax for the Win program.  Rules: Open to ALL individuals who live and/or work in Madera County age 12 and older Those referred must be receiving a first  dose vaccine Code must be provided at the time of visit Anyone paid by the County of Madera to refer to COVID-19 vaccine services is  not eligible. MUSD's Independent Study Program Who can attend? An Independent Study option for students’ education is available to Madera Unified students in Kindergarten-12th Grade. What is an Independent Study Program? Independent Study is an optional educational program in which no pupil may be required to participate. Students in Independent Study are given the opportunity to learn at home, in a self-directed setting, monitored by their parents/guardians/caregivers. For more information about Independent Study Program, visit our webpage or complete the interest form below. Independent Study Program Webpage Independent Study Program Interest Form Madera Minutes Click on the video above to watch the latest Madera Minutes! Resources Madera Community College In-Person Extreme Registration Would you like to go to college and graduate like Madera South High Alum Nicole Flores and Madera High School Alum, Andrew? Join Madera Community College for their in-person Extreme Registration on Saturday, July 31, 9 a.m.-2 p.m.  Got to this link for more information: https://www.maderacollege.edu/landing/extreme-reg.html   2021-2022 School Year Calendar Link   Madera Ford will have their annual Back to School Backpack Giveaway this Saturday, July 31, from 9 am to 1 pm for kids grades K-8 in the Madera area. The backpacks will have school supplies inside. For more information, go to www.MaderaFord.com.  

    Saturday, Jul 31 2021