Moving Forward, Together
PUSD E-Connection
August 13, 2021
Updates, Resources & Quicklinks
Message From the Superintendent Regarding Public Health Order

Dear PUSD community

Thank you for your partnership as we welcomed our students back for a new school year. I walked many campuses these past few days and spent time in classrooms with teachers and students who were so excited to be back at school. I felt the same way. I am looking forward to the days and weeks ahead.

I wanted to ensure you received information regarding the Governor’s announcement Wednesday of a Health Order, issued by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH), that requires all public and private schools to verify the vaccination status of all their employees, contractors and service providers, as well as volunteers who are on our campuses. Individuals in those positions who are not fully vaccinated (or for whom vaccination documentation is not provided) are required to participate in COVID-19 testing at least once per week. 

Daily Health Screener
If you are not receiving the daily health screener, please temporarily fill out a guest screener at pusdedu.info/dhs.

In addition, we ask that those who aren't receiving the screener fill out a Daily Health Screener Concerns form at pusdedu.info/studentdhs for students and pusdedu.info/staffdhs for staff.
2021-22 School Year Meal Service
For more information, please visit pusdedu.info/CNS
Mental Health Resource

As our community prepares for this year’s historic back-to-school season and the full reopening of our school campuses, we expect returning to in-person learning will bring both relief and possibly different challenges as we adjust to a different school experience.
 
Pleasanton Unified School District is committed to the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families. In addition to the safety measures that we are putting in place to continue to combat the spread of Covid-19, PUSD has partnered with Care Solace to support our community’s mental health.
 
PUSD students, staff members, and their families can use Care Solace to quickly find verified mental health, behavioral health, and substance use treatment options matched to their needs, regardless of circumstances. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7/365 and can support you in any language.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
●     Call 888-515-0595 available 24/7/365
●     Visit www.caresolace.com/site/pleasantonfamilies and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Celebrating our pUSd Community
AVHS Graduate Receives Alan Hu Scholarship
2021 AVHS graduate Esha Patel was awarded the 2021 Alan Hu Foundation Scholarship!

"I chose to pursue a career in medicine, specifically in Neuroscience, because I eagerly want to be the listener for those who suffer from psychiatric disorders, while also trying my best to be the healer and leave a meaningful impact in others’ lives," Esha said. "The stigma surrounding psychiatric disorders can be removed by a more educated and united society, and I aspire to use this award as a launchpad into a life full of dedicated research and service."

Esha spent the summer interning for a UCSF professor in the Memory and Aging Center and will major in pre-sciences at the University of Washington.

Congrats, Esha!

For more information about the Alan Hu Foundation scholarship, please visit alanhufoundation.org/scholarship
Happy First Week of School!

Wednesday, August 11 was the first day of the 2021-22 school year! Thank you to all who made day one so special. We are so happy to have our students back on campus!
Community Resources
Click the images and links below for more information on resources and opportunities from our community partners
Community Service Opportunities for PUSD Students

PUSD students looking for community service opportunities can find links to organizations where they can make a difference at justserve.org
Pleasanton Unified
School District
4665 Bernal Ave., Pleasanton, CA 94566
Phone: 925-462-5500