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

Meal Distribution

Greetings MUSD Parents, Reminder - We will be serving meals tomorrow,  June 30, 2021 , from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at all of the elementary schools ( Preferred Meal Distribution ). We will also be serving meals at Child Nutrition at 769 S. Pine Street, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ( Limited Meals Available ).

Wednesday, Jun 30 2021

Meal Distribution

Greetings MUSD Parents, Reminder - We will be serving meals tomorrow,  June 23, 2021 , from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at all of the elementary schools ( Preferred Meal Distribution ). We will also be serving meals at Child Nutrition at 769 S. Pine Street, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. ( Limited Meals Available ). ***Upcoming meal serving dates***  June 30, 2021

Wednesday, Jun 23 2021

Community Newsletter 6.18.2021

Weekly Updates June 18, 2021 BIG News: Juneteenth Becomes a Federal Holiday A Proclamation on Juneteenth Day of Observance, 2021 On June 19, 1865 — nearly nine decades after our Nation’s founding, and more than 2 years after President Lincoln signed the Emancipation Proclamation — enslaved Americans in Galveston, Texas, finally received word that they were free from bondage. As those who were formerly enslaved were recognized for the first time as citizens, Black Americans came to commemorate Juneteenth with celebrations across the country, building new lives and a new tradition that we honor today. In its celebration of freedom, Juneteenth is a day that should be recognized by all Americans. And that is why I am proud to have consecrated Juneteenth as our newest national holiday. -  President JOSEPH R. BIDEN JR ., whitehouse.gov Resources: Smithsonian:  National Museum of African American History and Culture https://nmaahc.si.edu/events/juneteenth   Vaccine Clinic   Visit the Madera County Department of Public Health website https://www.maderacounty.com/government/public-health/covid-19/covid-vaccination   Starting April 12, 2021, Madera Unified has provided students the option to receive in-person instruction for all grade levels across the district.  For this reason, Madera Unified will begin to report the number of positive COVID-19 cases by school site across the district in our weekly newsletter .  Please note that positive cases will appear in the report for 14 days from the date they are reported and then 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. 2nd Annual  Classified Employee Conference Madera Unified held its second Classified Employee Conference virtually this year due to the Madera County Department of Public Health protocols. Over 500 classified staff attended the virtual conference, whose theme was "Don't Stop Believing." The conference was be made up of workshops to give Madera Unified classified employees the opportunity to learn new skills to aid them in their professional and personal development. During the conference opening, the staff was treated to live music by local award-winning music artist Patrick Contreras ‘Violin on Fire”. Thank you to all the Classified PD Committee Members who made this event possible! Patrick Contreras "Violin on Fire" at 2021 MUSD Classified Conference. Professional Learning Community (PLC) Sessions Graduations and Promotions The Dual Language Programs Are Accepting Applications! Applications are still being accepted. The program is currently seeking native Spanish speakers. If you are interested in having your child participate, complete an application today and submit it to our district office! Where can I find an application? Click on the application below Visit our district office All Elementary Schools District Office Address: 1902 Howard Rd Madera, Ca 93637   Want More Information? Complete the survey below to receive more information DLI Interest Survey . Going on Now! Preschool Registration for 2021-2022   New Student Enrollment for the state Preschool Program WHO SHOULD ENROLL? Children who turn 4 years old on or before December 1, 2021. Families who meet income requirements set by The Department of Education-Child Development Division. HOW DO I ENROLL MY CHILD? Pick up an enrollment packet from the Preschool office beginning April 26, at 1816 Howard Rd. Ste 1 Please call the Preschool Office at (559) 675-4490 for more information or questions.   Preschool Registration Flyer

Saturday, Jun 19 2021