Message from Superintendent Amerson
Greetings DUSD Families, Staff and Community,

I hope you all enjoy a well-deserved Labor Day holiday. On Monday, September 7, distance learning will not be in session and our students, staff, and parents can enjoy a much needed break and get some rest. I know you all are working incredibly hard be it with your school studies, your job, and for many both your job and with your children's school studies. Please know how much I appreciate your efforts. There is also a ton of important work being done by our staff behind the scenes and screens, and I want to be sure to thank you and acknowledge your valuable contributions. See photos below of some of our team members.

While I do want you to enjoy your day off, please only engage in safe activities in light of COVID-19 and the heat wave. Follow the guidance provided by the LA County Department of Public Health and be cautious so that we can all have a happy and healthy holiday. Distance learning will resume on Tuesday, September 8. Follow @duarteusd on Twitter, Instagram, and Facebook, and regularly check the district website duarteusd.org for updates about upcoming events. Be well, and have a great week!

Best,
Gordon
 
Gordon Amerson, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Duarte Unified School District
#ProudSuperintendent
Have a Happy and Healthy Labor Day!
The hard work of our DUSD Team both behind and in front of the scenes and screens is appreciated!
Upcoming District Events and Reminders
Labor Day - September 7, 2020
There will be no school and distance learning will not be in session on Monday, September 7, 2020, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. Distance learning will resume on Tuesday, September 8, 2020. Please note, curbside meals service will not be available on September 7, either. View the 2020-21 academic calendar here.
Special School Board Meeting
A Special Meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for September 9, 2020. The meeting will be conducted virtually and the public session will begin at approximately 5:00 p.m. View the agenda, find instructions to access the meeting, and submit public comment here. Please submit questions to mruiz@duarteusd.org.
Regular School Board Meeting
A Regular Meeting of the Board of Education is scheduled for September 10, 2020. The meeting will be conducted virtually and the public session will begin at approximately 7:00 p.m. View the agenda, find instructions to access the meeting, and submit public comment here. Please submit questions to mruiz@duarteusd.org.
Top 10 Tips for a Safe Labor Day Holiday
Keep these Distance Learning Tips Handy!
Email our Tech Support for IT Assistance
Andres Duarte Arts Academy: ADtechsupport@duarteusd.org
Beardslee Academy: BDtechsupport@duarteusd.org 
Maxwell Academy: MXtechsupport@duarteusd.org 
Royal Oaks STEAM Academy: ROtechsupport@duarteusd.org 
Valley View Academy: VVtechsupport@duarteusd.org 
M.I.T. High School: MITtechsupport@duarteusd.org 
Duarte High School: DHStechsupport@duarteusd.org
DUSD Curbside Meals are FREE Again!
The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has reversed its decision and will now allow school districts to offer curbside meals for free until December 31, 2020. This will make it possible for Duarte Unified to once again provide all children who are 18 years old and under a breakfast and lunch combination daily, Monday - Friday.

Children do not have to be students of DUSD and do not have to be in the car at the time of pick-up. The monthly menu options, locations, and times for service previously provided will stay the same as listed below:

TIMES:
Meals will be distributed Monday - Friday from 6:30 a.m. to 8:30 a.m. except for major holidays. You will be notified in advance as to the days of curbside meals service closure.

LOCATIONS:
Andres Duarte Arts Academy (1433 Crestfield Drive, Duarte, CA 91010)
Maxwell Academy - IB World School (733 Euclid Avenue, Duarte, CA 91010)
Royal Oaks STEAM Academy (2499 Royal Oaks Drive, Bradbury, CA 91008)

Parents can pick up meals from the location that is the most convenient for them.

Any questions regarding the above information can be directed to the Duarte Unified Food Service Department at 626-599-5022 or 626-599-5023 or by email to bvolz@duarteusd.org.
Andres Duarte Arts Academy
Maxwell Academy
Royal Oaks STEAM Academy
Re-Visioning DUSD 2020-2021 FAQ
Please view the Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) Guide developed from the questions submitted by all members of our learning community. We thank you for helping us to build this guide and hope the answers provided will serve as a resource for our students, parents, and staff as we start the new school year. Note, this is a living document. As information and related conditions concerning COVID-19 are continually changing, our team will be making updates daily so please continue to check back often.
100% Distance Learning Website Hub
We have also created a dedicated section within our website to serve as a hub of information for our 100% Distance Learning Model. Included within this section are the schedules, contact information, technology support and services, Aeries navigation directions, instructional guides and videos for Google Classroom, and much much more. It is our goal to have all of the information you may need for distance learning within just one click. Start by visiting the 100% Distance Learning Hub.
DUSD Social Media Directory
As you know, you can follow @duarteusd on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and Youtube. But, we have also put together a DUSD social media directory of all the official sites operated by our district, schools, and staff for your convenience. In addition to following @duarteusd, we encourage you to follow these other sites too for important information and updates during distance learning.
CA Voting Information for the 2020 General Election
COVID-19 Safety and Public Health Information
The Los Angeles County Department of Public Health reminds everyone the best protection against COVID-19 is to wash your hands frequently, avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth with unwashed hands, self-isolate if you are sick, practice physical distancing, and wear a clean face covering whenever in public. Also avoid the three C's: crowds, confined spaces and close contact with people outside your own household. 

The Reopening Protocols, COVID-19 Surveillance Interactive Dashboard, Roadmap to Recovery, Recovery Dashboard, and additional things you can do to protect yourself, your family and your community are on the Public Health website.

Always check only trusted sources for the latest accurate information about COVID-19:
Duarte Counts! Census Information
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Stay up to date with everything that is taking place at every school across our district by downloading the DUSD APP. Check your child's grades, attendance, lunch balances, sports scores, notices from teachers, calendar of events and more all in one place! Download our free app from the Apple App and Google Play Stores.
School Flyers Available Via Email
Save Paper & Stay Informed
DUSD uses Peachjar to send home school-approved flyers digitally, saving our schools time and money while eliminating paper waste. This means that now our parents can opt to receive flyers via email.
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