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Schools and District Switch to ParentSquare for Family Notices

Updated Fri, Apr 8th
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Starting this week, parents can expect fewer “robo-calls” and multiple emails from our schools and district. We have switched to a new school-to-home communication service, called ParentSquare. With ParentSquare, families will be able to choose how to receive the information we send: phone, email, text, or by downloading the free App.

Those who have students in more than one of our schools will be able to consolidate the messages into one central account. If a child is in one of Campbell Union High School District’s schools, those messages can also be consolidated.

We will start with a few basic ParentSquare features, such as notices and attendance. Later, we plan to expand to things like permission forms, sign-ups for school events, chromebook loans, and more.  We also ask that you are patient during the transition as any change to a new service platform may have glitches to be worked through.

Please check out the Parents – Getting Started video for an overview.

Ready for Healthy Holidays

Updated Fri, Apr 8th
boy holding up arm and showing bandage

We want to thank our families for your efforts to ensure that your child is healthy and symptom-free when you send them to school. With approaching holidays comes gathering and celebrating, and your efforts and choices will be even more important as we guard against spreading Flu and COVID-19. Please stay vigilant and follow the advice of public health officials.

For those families who wish to have their children vaccinated against the Flu and/or COVID-19, Safeway/Albertsons is sponsoring a community vaccine clinic this Saturday, November 13, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Campbell School of Innovation, 295 Cherry Lane, in Campbell.  All eligible members of the community are welcome to sign up for a free COVID-19 vaccine. COVID-19 boosters and pediatric shots and flu shots will be available.

Sign up at www.mhealthsystem.com/CampbellSchoolofInnovationCOVID 

More information about vaccines and clinic locations is available at sccfreevax.org.

Vaccinations Update: Free clinic Nov. 13

Updated Fri, Apr 8th
sign that says flu and covid shots here

While some families are eager to have their children vaccinated, others prefer to wait. For the convenience of families wishing to vaccinate, our district is partnering with local providers to make free vaccine clinics available at some of our school sites. Flu and COVID-19 vaccines will be available, including COVID boosters and pediatric doses.

Nov. 13, 2021, from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m., at the Campbell School of Innovation, 295 Cherry Lane, Campbell.
Flu shots and COVID-19 vaccinations for ages 5 years and older will be provided by Safeway. See flyer for details.

NOTE: Volunteers also are needed to help direct traffic and assist people with scheduling if they need a second shot. Sign up here to volunteer or email contact [at] campbellusd.org. (Community Service hours available.)

Information about more drop-in vaccine locations is available here.

Children’s COVID19 Vaccine Town Hall Nov. 8

Updated Tue, Oct 10th
sign says Community Meeting

To support parents' understanding of the vaccine for children ages 5-12 and to provide an opportunity to ask questions, the Santa Clara County Office of Education, in collaboration with Stanford Children’s Health, is offering a virtual town hall on November 8 at 6:00 p.m. 

To attend the meeting, please visit:  https://sccoe.to/YouthVaxTH or call 1-669-900-6833.  Webinar ID:  960 6383 4333

Information on the COVID-19 vaccine and upcoming clinics can be found at www.sccfreevax.org

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Moves Closer to Approval

Updated Fri, Apr 8th
young girl wearing mask. hand pushes away germs

This week, the decision about approving COVID-19 vaccines for children under 12 years old came closer to reality. Public health officials anticipate a decision from the CDC in early November.

To support families, our district is working with the Santa Clara County Public Health Department to schedule mobile vaccine clinics specifically for children 5 -11 years old. Once the details are set, we will send notices to our families about when and where the clinics will be available. 

The child-specific vaccine doses will also be available through many pediatricians and  health care providers.

District Changes to ParentSquare for School-to-Home Notices

Updated Fri, Apr 8th
hands holding cell phone with message from school

Dear Families,

We heard you. You want a simpler way to manage the many messages you receive from our schools and district programs.

We are excited to announce that we are switching to a new school-to-home communication program, called ParentSquare. ParentSquare is designed to keep parents informed in an easier, more manageable way.

You will be able to choose how to receive the information we send to you: on your computer or phone, email, text, or by downloading the free App.

If you have students in more than one of our schools, you’ll be able to consolidate the messages into one central account. If you have a child in one of Campbell Union High School District’s schools, those messages can also be consolidated for you.

parentsquare on cell phonePlease check out the Parents – Getting Started video for an overview.

We will begin using ParentSquare for school and grade-level messages on November 8-12

Please watch a message from your child’s school inviting you to register with ParentSquare for  the best way to stay informed and to have more control over how you receive school messages.

 

Estimadas familias,

Los escuchamos. Ustedes quieren una forma más sencilla de administrar los numerosos mensajes que reciben de nuestras escuelas y programas del distrito.

Nos complace anunciar que estamos cambiando a un nuevo programa de comunicación entre la escuela y el hogar, llamado ParentSquare. ParentSquare está diseñado para mantener a los padres informados de una manera más fácil y manejable.

Podrá elegir cómo recibir la información que le enviamos: en su computadora o teléfono, correo electrónico, mensaje de texto o descargando la aplicación gratuita.

Si tiene alumnos en más de una de nuestras escuelas, podrá consolidar los mensajes en una cuenta central. Si tiene un hijo en una de las escuelas del distrito de escuelas preparatorias de Campbell Union, esos mensajes también se pueden consolidar para usted.

Consulte el video Padres: Introducción para obtener una descripción general.

Comenzaremos a usar ParentSquare para mensajes escolares y de nivel de grado del 8 al 12 de noviembre.

Mire un mensaje de la escuela de su hijo que lo invita a registrarse en ParentSquare para conocer la mejor manera de mantenerse informado y tener más control sobre cómo recibe los mensajes de la escuela.

The Flu Vaccine Can Prevent Serious Illness

Updated Fri, Apr 8th
people at county flu shot location

Flu season is here, and the County Public Health Department, CDC, and the American Academy of Pediatrics recommend an annual flu vaccine for all children 6 months and older. Flu shots and nasal spray flu vaccines are both options. They are a safe, effective way to reduce the risks of getting the flu and of a possible severe case requiring hospitalization. It is especially important this year, as the COVID virus is still circulating in our county.* 

What are the benefits of getting a flu vaccine?

  • A flu vaccine can keep you and your child from getting sick.
  • Flu vaccines can keep your child from being hospitalized or dying from the flu.
  • Flu vaccination also may make your illness milder if you do get sick.
  • Getting yourself and your child vaccinated also can protect others

Where can people get the flu vaccine?

Flu shots are available from your regular doctor, pharmacies, and for free at multiple locations listed on Santa Clara Valley Medical Center’s 2021-2022 Flu Clinic Schedule. For free clinic information, call (408) 885-5000.

* People aged 12 and up can safely get both a flu shot and a covid-19 vaccine in the same visit.

What’s Your Family's Digital Diet?

Updated Fri, Apr 8th
two boys smiling while looking at a laptop

The world of media and technology is more accessible and complex every day.  Digital Wellness: Parenting in the age of online distractions, is a virtual meeting for parents and guardians being held Tuesday,  October 26. (Same link for English and Spanish sessions.

Log in and join host Jaimie Nuñez, Regional Manager at Common Sense Education, for insights about the latest trends in digital media and ways to shift your family's online behaviors.

CUSD Students Accept the [Design] Challenge

Updated Fri, Apr 8th
student works on a project at school

This year, Campbell Union School District is celebrating its 100th Anniversary, and our students will play an integral part. 

Through the annual Design Challenge, teams of students will design an exhibit for the Campbell Historical Museum that will celebrate the past, present, and future of our students and schools. Using the engineering and design thinking process, students will create exhibits that explore and amplify the stories of teaching and learning in this community. Some will even create a vision for what education may be like for Campbell Union School District’s students in the next 100 years.

“Our design challenge brings students, educators, and the community together to design real-world solutions and ideas for our community,” said Julie Goo, the district’s Coordinator of Innovation, Teaching and Learning.

Throughout the year, teachers will be incorporating centennial themes into their lessons through reading, art, music, math, science, and more. 

SAVE THE DATE! APRIL 30, 2022

There will be a community wide celebration on Saturday, April 30th, from 1 until 7 p.m. The afternoon will feature a museum exhibit opening reception at the Ainsley House Garden. Then, at 4 p.m., there will be a community concert on the Campbell City Green, featuring the band Clean Slate, with food, refreshments and more provided in partnership with the Campbell Chamber of Commerce.

Update on COVID-19 Testing by Grapefruit

Updated Fri, Apr 8th
gloved hands with testing meter

Friends and Families of Campbell Union School District,

It has now been more than a month since we began testing in CUSD, and our 10,000th test came and went this week. Positivity rates remain low, and classes in nearly every school have been able to remain safe and in-class. due to the "Modified Quarantine" process. "MQ" has been a phenomenal success, with its implementation being well-demonstrated to increase classroom attendance without allowing COVID to rip its way through schools, and has been featured recently in multiple major news outlets. Following California's lead, more and more states are now implementing MQ as a way to keep kids safe and in school.

We've heard some great feedback from all of you, and continue to welcome any and all comments to Admin [at] grapefruittesting.com. Through your feedback, we know that some results from the Community Testing POD located at Monroe Middle School are currently delayed about 72 hours, particularly around weekends and holidays. To get you results faster, we're implementing a dedicated weekend courier to get samples to the laboratory right away. 

There are some exciting innovations on the way, too: an easier-to-access results portal, enhanced contact tracing to keep everyone highly informed, and more.

As always, don't hesitate to contact us directly with any questions, concerns, comments, or recommendations.

Sincerely,
Dr. Richard Pescatore II, DO, FAAEM, FACEP
Chief Medical Officer, Grapefruit Testing

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Schools and District Switch to ParentSquare for Family Notices

Updated Fri, Apr 8th

Ready for Healthy Holidays

Updated Fri, Apr 8th

Vaccinations Update: Free clinic Nov. 13

Updated Fri, Apr 8th

Children’s COVID19 Vaccine Town Hall Nov. 8

Updated Tue, Oct 10th

COVID-19 Vaccines for Children Moves Closer to Approval

Updated Fri, Apr 8th

District Changes to ParentSquare for School-to-Home Notices

Updated Fri, Apr 8th

The Flu Vaccine Can Prevent Serious Illness

Updated Fri, Apr 8th

What’s Your Family's Digital Diet?

Updated Fri, Apr 8th

CUSD Students Accept the [Design] Challenge

Updated Fri, Apr 8th

Update on COVID-19 Testing by Grapefruit

Updated Fri, Apr 8th