SVUSD eNewsletter October 9, 2020

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COVID-19 Dashboard SVUSD is committed to providing accurate and transparent information regarding COVID-19 cases on our campuses, while also maintaining the privacy and confidentiality for our students and staff. We have created a COVID-19 dashboard reflecting current confirmed positive cases among District students and staff on our campuses (in-person instruction only). Data will be updated daily on school days. COVID-19 Reporting

Readers' Choice Awards We are finalists for the Parenting OC Magazine's Readers' Choice Awards. Help Saddleback Valley USD and several of our schools win the "Best of ..." honor. We appreciate your vote! Thank you for your VOTE! School News Roll Call October Edition The October Edition of the School News Roll Call magazine is now available! Read highlights from each of our schools and divisions by accessing the digital version through the link below. School News Roll Call

Walk Against Drugs 2020 With current health directives and to keep our community safe during the pandemic, this year’s Walk Against Drugs will be held virtually on October 17, 2020. The annual Walk Against Drugs is a collaboration of local businesses, school districts, the City of Mission Viejo and Orange County Sheriff’s Department. Please join us on social media and walk with us virtually to show your support of living healthy lifestyles Walk Against Drugs SFFCU Education Foundation Grants The Schools First Federal Credit Union's Education Foundation for California Schools invites California public and private school teachers to apply for a Grant! Grants will be awarded towards the creation of an innovative program that aims to inspire students to excel in core subjects. To apply, or for more information, please click on the link below. More Information

School Reopening Webpage The SVUSD School Reopening webpage is dedicated to Distance Learning and COVID-19 related support, and includes additional information related to SVUSD in-person reopening updates. School Reopening SVUSD Safety Plan To ensure the health and safety of students and staff, a number of additional safety provisions are in place for the 2020-21 school year. The SVUSD Reopening & Safety Plan outlines these protocols and provides additional information. Safety Plan

90 Second Round-Up 90 Second Round-Up is back! Quickly catch up on the latest happenings in SVUSD through our 90 Second Round-Up. You may access the latest video, Season 2: Episode 2 through the link below. 90 Second Round-Up Saddleback Valley Shares All of our Saddleback Valley Shares podcast episodes are available on iTunes! In each episode, a guest from SVUSD goes in depth on topics from learning more about our high schools and Virtual Academy to diving deep into the Intra-District Transfer process. Learn more about SVUSD by listening to Saddleback Valley Shares. Saddleback Valley Shares

Kid's Factory Registration Registration for the 2020-21 school year is now open! Program details and registration information can be found on the link below. Kid's Factory Meal Program Update The United States Department of Agriculture announced they will allow schools to offer free meals to all children under the age of 18. The children do not need to be enrolled as SVUSD students. Details may be found on the Food Services website. Food Services

Cox Communications As part of its ongoing effort to support kids and families learning and teaching from home during the Coronavirus pandemic, COX is suspending late fees and extending payment relief offerings for customers in the company’s low-cost internet program, Connect2Compete, through June 30, 2021. Connect2Compete Distance Learning 2.0 Resources Extensive information including, Distance Learning schedules, Aeries Family Portal support, SVUSD Mental Health resources and online enrichment resources to support Distance Learning are available through the "Resources" link below. Resources

Saddleback Valley Educational Foundation The Saddleback Valley Educational Foundation (SVEF) is dedicated to supporting the Saddleback Valley Unified School District in their efforts to maintain a high quality educational program with a priority to impact STEM access for all students. Check out SVEF's website for programs, and contribution and volunteer opportunities. SVEF We are HIRING - Come Join Our Team! SVUSD is looking for fantastic people to join the SVUSD team! We have part-time, full-time, and substitute positions available. Currently,there are numerous openings including both Playground Assistants and Instructional Assistants positions. Please check back frequently as new positions are added almost daily. We’d love for you to join our team! Current Openings

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