Month: August 2020

Clear View Weekly News – August 31 – September 4

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Hello Voyagers!

Welcome to 2020-2021 school year! The Clear View staff and I are extremely excited to begin the year tomorrow (August 31)  and be with students again.

Please take a few moments to view our Welcome Back video and read the important information about the upcoming week.

Link to Welcome Back Video

School Schedule  

Clear View Distance Learning Schedule 

The daily instructional minutes for distance learning depend on the grade level and are as follows:

  • PreK, TK, and Kinder: 180 Minutes (3 Hours)
  • Grades 1 – 3: 230 Minutes (3 Hours, 50 Minutes)
  • Grades 4 – 6: 240 Minutes (4 Hours)

During these instructional minutes, teachers will be providing online instruction with students as a whole class, in small groups, and individually. While not in a whole group class session or working directly with the teacher, students will have assigned tasks to work on.

Please keep in mind that during the first week of school, teachers will be working directly with students for two hours each day.  Students will receive independent work for the remaining instructional minutes.

Attendance

Attendance for all registered students will be taken during distance learning and attendance will count.  In addition to monitoring attendance, teachers and the school team will also be monitoring student participation during online class sessions.

Here is the LINK to some helpful attendance tips: 2020-21 Hero-themed attendance tips Eng SP

Free and Reduced Price Meal Application and Upcoming Meal Distribution

Clear View will be distributing bags of food to families who qualify for free and reduced priced meals each Monday beginning tomorrow, August 31. Each Monday, we will provide 5 days worth of meals (breakfast and lunch). Meal distribution will be drive up only from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM.

Distribution Date: Monday, August 31

Time: 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM

Location: Meal pickup will take place in the staff parking lot. Stick to right to drive through the parking lot loop. Our cafeteria staff will be out there to provide you with meals.

Please remain in your car throughout the process and be sure to wear a mask.

Child Nutrition Services has made an effort to send out and approve as many free and reduced applications for the 2020-21 school year. We understand the district is closed at this point, however applications are still part of the approval process for students to receive free and reduced meals. If you wish to apply for free and reduce priced meals, please use the link below:

Free and Reduced Price Meal Application

Student Materials

We will be distributing student materials and curriculum this week.  Families are asked to drive through the pick-up/drop off loop in front of the school, request the bag using the student’s name, grade level, and teacher. We will retrieve the bag and place it in your car.  Please wear a mask and remain in your car throughout the process.  The distributions take place at the following times:

  • September 3 from 12:00 – 3:30 – Preschool, TK, Kindergarten, 1st grade, 2nd grade, SDC classes
  • September 4 from 12:00 – 3:30 – 3rd grade, 4th grade, 5th grade, 6th grade

Upcoming

  • August 31 – First Day of School for all students. School begin at 8:45 for all K – 6 students.
  • September 3 and 4 – Curriculum and materials distribution is tentatively scheduled.  Parents will drive to the school to collect a package of classroom materials for use during distance learning.  The pickup schedule is as follows:
    • September 3 from 12:00 – 3:30 – Preschool, TK, Kindergarten – 2nd grade
    • September 4 from 12:00 – 3:30 – 3rd – 6th grade
  • Week of September 8 – Virtual “Back-to-School Curriculum Night”. Schedule is being finalized and be released soon.

Clear View Blog

If you have not already done so, please subscribe to the Clear View Blog. This is the main way that Clear View communicates with families. Visit is at clearviewvoyagers.edublogs.org

Clear View News – August 24 – 28

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Hello Clear View Families,

The start is school is just one week away! We are looking forward to a wonderful school year with all of our Voyagers. We know that with you as our partners, we will ensure a meaningful Distance Learning experience for all student. In order to help get everyone off to a great start to the year, it is critical that you stay connected to school correspondence. This week there will continue to be important information disseminated from the school.

Have a wonderful week!

Virtual Verification of Residency

Thank you to the many families that have already proven residency! If you have not already completed the residency verification process, please do so this week. You may use the link below to access the verification letter which will provide you with the information you need to complete the process. We appreciate your attention to this matter.

Laptop and Wifi Hotspot Distribution

We had a significant response from parents requesting laptops and wifi hotspots which we will be distributing to families on Wednesday, August 26th and Friday, August 28th  from 1:00-4:00 PM. Laptops and hotspots will be passed out at the pickup/drop off  loop in front of the school.  Please note that we will only be providing devices to families that have already indicated need via the Technology Needs Survey (prior to August 23rd).

As there will be approximately 200 laptops being distributed, we anticipate a large volume of traffic in the front loop throughout the distribution.  It would be extremely helpful if all families who have requested a laptop device complete the Release / Waiver, in advance of visiting the school.  We will only distribute devices if the waiver has been completed.  This Release / Waiver can be found at the following link:

Laptop Release Form

We will also be handing out wifi hotspots to families who have already requested them via our Technology Needs Survey.  If you plan to collect a wifi hotspot, please complete the Release / Waiver which can be found using the link below.  We will only distribute wifi hotspots if the waiver has been completed.

Wifi Hotspot Release Form

We look forward to seeing families again at the device distribution!

Free and Reduced Price Meal Application and Upcoming Meal Distribution

Clear View will be distributing bags of food to families who qualify for free and reduced priced meals each Monday beginning on August 31. Each Monday, we will provide 5 days worth of meals (breakfast and lunch). Meal distribution will be drive up only from 12:00 PM – 2:00 PM. Child Nutrition Services has made an effort to send out and approve as many free and reduced applications for the 2020-21 school year. We understand the district is closed at this point, however applications are still part of the approval process for students to receive free and reduced meals. If you wish to apply for free and reduce priced meals, please use the link below:

Free and Reduced Price Meal Application

Distance Learning Schedule Update

The purpose of this section is to help parents gain some understanding about the school schedule and your child’s classroom schedule when school resumes on August 31st.  Although you will receive more specific information in the week to come, here are some things I can share with you, at this time.   

What are the hours of operation for the school during distance learning?  

Our distance learning school start time will remain 8:45 AM for students in grades K – 6.  We are currently finalizing our Preschool and TK AM and PM schedules, but are planning to keep them as close to their regular start times as possible.

How long will students be engaged in distance learning each day?   

The daily instructional minutes for distance learning depend on the grade level and are as follows:

  • PreK, TK, and Kinder: 180 Minutes (3 Hours)
  • Grades 1 – 3: 230 Minutes (3 Hours, 50 Minutes)
  • Grades 4 – 6: 240 Minutes (4 Hours)

During these instructional minutes, teachers will be providing online instruction with students as a whole class, in small groups, and individually. While not in a whole group class session or working directly with the teacher, students will have assigned tasks to work on.

These instructional minutes represent a ‘total number of minutes’ which will be achieved each day but they are not necessarily achieved in one block of time.  There will be a morning break and lunch period built into the schedule.

We will be providing families with more specific school and grade level schedules soon.

Will attendance be taken during distance learning?  

Attendance for all registered students will be taken during distance learning and attendance will count.  In addition to monitoring attendance, teachers and the school team will also be monitoring student participation during online class sessions.

Save the Date

As we prepare for the start of the 2020-2021 school year, I would like to share a timeline of several school events that will be taking place over the next few weeks in preparation for starting the school year in distance learning.  Please note that these dates may be modified, as needed, as we prepare for the start of the school year. Throughout the next few weeks, you will receive reminders for each event via our School Messenger communications.  All communication will also be posted on the Clear View blog for you to reference at any point in time. The site is: clearviewvoyagers.edublogs.org

  • August 16 – Distance Learning Survey made available for families. Please take a moment to respond to a very brief survey about the upcoming year if you have not already done so. Survey LINK: Distance Learning Survey.
  • August 21 – Virtual TK and Kindergarten Parent Informational Meeting at 3:00 pm. If you missed the meeting you can access the PowerPoint using the link below:
  • August 25 – Parents will receive an email with notification of your child’s teacher 
  • August 25 – 28 – Professional days for teachers. Teachers will contact parents to share schedules and details specific to their classroom before the end of the week.
  • August 26 & 28 – Laptop / wifi hotspot device distribution will take place from 1:00 – 4:00 PM in front of the school via the pickup/drop off loop.
  • August 27 – Welcome Message from Superintendent Dr. Escobedo at 6:00 PM from cvesd.org
  • August 28 – Virtual Meet the Teacher. Your child’s teacher will host a brief “Virtual Meet the Teacher” between 9:00 AM – 9:30 AM. The time will be broken up into two 15 minutes segments (9:00 – 9:15; 9:15 – 9:30). The purpose is twofold: to provide a chance for teachers and students/families to meet and allow students a chance to practice joining an online meeting prior to the start of the school year. More information will be communicated this week prior to the event.
  • August 31 – First Day of School for all students.
  • September 3 and 4 – Curriculum and materials distribution is tentatively scheduled.  Parents will drive to the school to collect a package of classroom materials for use during distance learning.  Details on times will be communicated to parents via email.
  • Week of September 8 – Virtual “Back-to-School Curriculum Night” is tentatively scheduled. Teachers will share detailed information on times.

Laptop and Wifi Hotspot Distribution

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Hello Clear View Families,

We had an overwhelming response of parents requesting laptops and hotspots which we will be distributing to families on Wednesday, August 26th and Friday, August 28th  from 1:00-4:00 PM. We encourage families to drive to school and pull through through the pickup/drop off  loop in front of the school any time between 1 PM and 4 PM on either day to pick up their device.  Please note that we will only be providing devices to families that have already indicated need via the Technology Needs Survey.

As there will be approximately 200 laptops being distributed, we anticipate a large volume of traffic in the front loop throughout the distribution.  It would be extremely helpful if all families who have requested a laptop device complete the Release / Waiver, in advance of visiting the school.  We will only distribute devices if the waiver has been completed.  This Release / Waiver can be found at the following link:

Laptop Release Form

We will also be handing out wifi hotspots to families who have already ordered them.  If you plan to collect a wifi hotspot, please complete the Release / Waiver which can be found using the link below.  We will only distribute wifi hotspots if the waiver has been completed.

Wifi Hotspot Release Form

Thank you very much and we look forward to seeing you at the device distribution!

Ray DeVore, Clear View Principal

Clear View News – August 17 – 24

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Hello Clear View Families,

As we near the start of the school year there will be a lot of important information being discriminated from the school. In order to stay informed, please read school correspondence. All communication sent via School Messenger is housed on our school blog (clearviewvoyagers.edublogs.org). If you have not already done so, I highly encourage you to subscribe to our blog to receive and email every time there is an update or new post.

We hope you have a wonderful week. We look forward to start of the new school year!

Warmly,

Ray DeVore

School Technology Survey

For the families who completed the Clear View Technology Needs Survey indicating the need for a laptop device or wifi hotspot, the next step is to complete the CVESD release form for the technology you are requesting. This must be done in order to receive a device. The links are provided for you below in case you have not yet completed it.

Virtual Verification of Residency

A letter was emailed last week via School Messenger explaining the verification of residency process. For your convenience it is also linked below.  If you have not already completed the residency verification process, please do so at your earliest convenience. 

School Office is Open for Virtual Service

Office Hours: 8:00 am – 4:00 pm. We are not taking walk-ins nor in-person service at this time.

Yearbook Distribution

If you have already purchased or emailed a request for a yearbook, here is information about our upcoming yearbook pickup:

On Monday, August 17, we will be handing out yearbooks in front of the school from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM. The distribution will take place in the pick up/drop off loop in front of the school. Please note that you must wear a mask and stay in your vehicle during the process.

  • If you have already requested a yearbook, but have not yet paid, a cash only payment will be collected when you pick up your yearbook. Hardcover yearbooks are $30 and paperbacks $25.

Still interested in purchasing a Yearbook? We have have extras!

  • If you are still interested in obtaining a yearbook please email Mrs. Castro (elizabeth.castro@cvesd.org) to be placed on the waiting list.
  • In the email please include your child’s first and last name and teacher’s name (from last year). The waiting list for purchasing an extra yearbook will be developed in the order of emails received. Please note that being on the waitlist does not guarantee you will be able to purchase a yearbook. We will sell the extra yearbooks to those on the waiting list until they are sold out.

Save the Date

As we prepare for the start of the 2020-2021 school year, I would like to share a timeline of several school events that will be taking place over the next few weeks in preparation for starting the school year in distance learning.  Please note that these dates may be modified, as needed, as we prepare for the start of the school year. Throughout the next few weeks, you will receive reminders for each event via our School Messenger communications.  All communication will also be posted on the Clear View blog for you to reference at any point in time. The site is: clearviewvoyagers.edublogs.org

  • August 16 – Distance Learning Survey made available for families. Survey LINK: Distance Learning Survey.
  • August 17 – Yearbook Distribution from 2:30 pm – 4:00 pm.
  • August 21 – Virtual TK and Kindergarten Parent Informational Meeting at 3:00 pm. More information including the meeting link will be sent directly to parents this week.
  • Week of August 24 – 28 – Wifi hotspot / laptop device distribution will take place over two days next week. Specific dates and times will be determined and announced soon.
  • August 25 – Parents will receive an email with notification of your child’s teacher and important school information and forms which are traditionally found in our beginning-of-the-year parent packets.
  • August 26 – 28 – Professional days for teachers. Teachers will contact parents to share schedules and details specific to their classroom.
  • August 31 – First Day of School for all students.
  • September 3 and 4 – Curriculum and materials distribution.  Parents will drive to the school to collect a package of classroom materials for use during distance learning.  Details on times will be communicated to parents via email.
  • Week of September 8 – Virtual “Back-to-School Curriculum Night” is tentatively scheduled. Teachers will share detailed information on times.

Annual Residency Verification

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Annual Residency Verification

Dear Clear View Families,

The purpose of this document is to provide you with information regarding annual residency verification.  Please read the information below carefully as the process is slightly different than years past:

Which Families Need to Verify Residency?

  • Verification of residency is required for all continuing Clear View students
  • Re-verification is not necessary for new enrollments who pre-registered from February 19, 2020 to now
  • Residency must be completed before your child is placed in a class. Remember that school starts via distance learning on August 31st
  • A verification of residency form must be submitted for each child
  • If you moved to a new address in 2020, please write “new address” clearly on the verification form, so we can update your child’s record.

What is Needed to Verify Residency?

Families can provide ONE of the documents listed below.  The document can be in either or both parent’s/legal guardian’s name and must include the address where you and your child physically live. Documents must be dated after July 1, 2020. This document can be an actual document that has been mailed to your address or a document that you download or receive electronically.

  • Recent paystub – if it includes your name and address
  • Current rental contract/lease & recent payment receipt w/ landlord contract info
  • Utility bill: Gas & Electric, solar, internet, water, trash, cable tv, landline phone, property tax payment receipt (cell phone bills & bank statements are not accepted)
  • Voter registration, Car registration if dated from July 1, letter from a court, DMV or a government department
  • Lincoln Military Housing residency verification letter
  • Mortgage statement
  • Homeowner’s association billing statement
  • Letter on apartment complex or mobile home park letterhead, signed by the landlord, stating that parent/guardian/caregiver lives there

*The District does not accept documentation with PO box addresses, or that has been provided by a family member, caregiver, friend etc. unless you and your child physically stay at that address permanently.

How Do I Verify Residency?

We are accepting verification of residency virtually at this time

  • Virtual Verification Process
    • Click the link to to the right to download the Verification of Residency form (LINK: Verification of Residency)
    • Fill out “Verification of Residency” form (one per child) and include your child’s name and the grade your child will be going into this school year
    • Print and sign & date the form (we cannot accept electronic signatures)
    • Scan both the verification of residency form and the document you are using to verify residency (see list above)
    • Email the completed and signed “Verification of Residency” form along with your documentation of residency (listed above) to ClearViewSchool@cvesd.org

*If you experience any problems with the process above, please contact Liz Castro at elizabeth.castro@cvesd.org

What about Second Family Affidavits?

If a student and his/her family reside with another family and they are unable to provide a document to verify their own residency, the “Second Family Affidavit” form needs to be submitted, along with the “Verification of Residency” form and supporting verification document.  The form must be signed by representatives of the homeowner and parent/legal guardian. Photo ID of the homeowner must also be provided. Submit all forms using one of the methods above. Here is the link to the Second Family Affidavit (LINK: Second Family Affidavit)

 

Thank you,

Ray DeVore

Clear View Principal

 

Clear View News – August 10 – 14

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Technology Survey

As we enter the new school year on August 31 in Distance Learning, we want to make sure that your child has the technology that he/she needs to engage fully with their virtual instruction. If your child needs a device or wifi hotspot, please complete and submit this form below by Tuesday, August 11 so that we can plan and prepare for a device and hotspot distribution. If you do not need a device nor a hotspot, please do not fill out this form. Additionally, if you have previously borrowed a device or hotspot during the Spring, you will be able to continue to use that device for the 2020-2021 school year and do not need to complete this form.

Technology Needs Survey Link

Thank you!

2019-2020 Yearbooks

If you have already purchased or emailed a request for a yearbook, here is information about our upcoming yearbook pickup:

On Monday, August 17, we will be handing out yearbooks in front of the school from 2:30 PM – 4:00 PM. The distribution will take place in the pick up/drop off loop in front of the school. Please note that you must wear a mask and stay in your vehicle during the process.

  • If you have already requested a yearbook, but have not yet paid, a cash only payment will be collected when you pick up your yearbook. Hardcover yearbooks are $30 and paperbacks $25.

Still interested in purchasing a Yearbook? We have have extras!

  • If you are still interested in obtaining a yearbook please email Mrs. Castro (elizabeth.castro@cvesd.org) to be placed on the waiting list.
  • In the email please include your child’s first and last name and teacher’s name (from last year). The waiting list for purchasing an extra yearbook will be developed in the order of emails received. Please note that being on the waitlist does not guarantee you will be able to purchase a yearbook. We will sell the extra yearbooks to those on the waiting list until they are sold out.

Incoming Kindergarten Survey

Hello incoming kindergarten students and families. We are excited to welcome you all to the Clear View Voyager family and look forward to partnering with you on your child’s educational journey!

As you know, the in person kindergarten assessment that was originally scheduled last spring had to be cancelled indefinitely due to the CVOID-19 pandemic. The purpose of the assessment is for us to be able to get to know a little bit about each child in order to create balanced classes. Teachers and students have an easier time when there is a mix/balance of student abilities in each class. This year we created a parent survey to gather information about each child, which we will utilize to balance classrooms and plan most effectively for meeting the varied needs of our students. We kindly ask that you take a some time to complete the survey below by August 16th to help us gather some information about your child.

Incoming Kindergarten Survey

Please be advised:  If your registration paperwork has not been completed, this survey does not guarantee enrollment. All registration paperwork must be turned in before your child will be placed in a class.

Technology Needs Survey

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Hello Clear View Families,

As we enter the new school year on August 31 in Distance Learning, we want to make sure that your child has the technology that he/she needs to engage fully with their virtual instruction. If your child needs a device or wifi hotspot, please complete and submit this form below by Tuesday, August 11 so that we can plan and prepare for a device and hotspot distribution. If you do not need a device nor a hotspot, please do not fill out this form. Additionally, if you have previously borrowed a device or hotspot during the Spring, you will be able to continue to use that device for the 2020-2021 school year and do not need to complete this form.

Technology Needs Survey Link

Thank you!

Mr. Ray DeVore