Updates and Other Resources
Updates from the District
8-31-2020: A Great First Day Back in ChurchillCSD!
Thank you today for your flexibility and patience as we began a school year like none before. We had a successful day and it was great to see students on campus again and to engage with all of our awesome learners!
A few reminders:
If you are calling the transportation department for any questions, please leave a message or email mitchellk@churchillcsd.com
LINQ Rapid Health Screener—If you were unable to log your student today, try again to make your account and complete the form tomorrow for each of your children.
If you were able to make an account, but unable to link your child/ren, try again to link your child using option #2 with the credentials that were emailed last week. If that was unsuccessful, please email parentinfo@churchillcsd.com for additional help.
Please remember to sign and return all documents that went home with students today.
We ask that students use school-issued Chromebooks to complete all school work, as these devices have filters to maintain security and confidentiality, which are top priorities in ChurchillCSD. Click here to view information about Chromebooks in ChurchillCSD, including the Student Chromebook Handbook
We will continue to notify families with reminders and updates as we move through the week. Thank you again to everyone for the smooth start!
8-27-2020 District Update (English & Spanish)
8/24/2020 Message from ChurchillCSD: Start Day Postponed to Mon., August 31
In consultation with the Churchill County Manager, the Churchill County School District administration has made the difficult decision to postpone the start of the school year until Monday, August 31, 2020 for all students, including those enrolled in full-time remote learning, due to changing circumstances in our community and in the district, such as a significant numbers of families changing their requests for online or in person instruction which resulted in challenges to transportation department needs. The administration understands families may experience challenges with this decision. The district administrators expect to be fully ready for August 31st and will be in touch with families through the rest of this week. If you have questions, please email parentinfo@churchillcsd.com.
The district will continue the food distribution sites tomorrow, Tuesday, August 25th through Friday, August 28th as listed at the following link, which is also available on the district FB page, the district website and district reopening website to ensure families can have access to meals until we open on the 31st.
En consulta con el administrador del condado de Churchill, la administración del distrito escolar del condado de Churchill ha tomado la difícil decisión de posponer el comienzo del año escolar hasta el lunes 31 de agosto de 2020 debido a circunstancias cambiantes en nuestra comunidad y en el distrito, como un gran número de familias cambiaron sus solicitudes de instrucción en línea o en persona, lo que resultó en desafíos para las necesidades del departamento de transporte. La administración comprende que las familias pueden experimentar desafíos con esta decisión. Los administradores del distrito esperan estar completamente listos para el 31 de agosto y estarán en contacto con las familias durante el resto de esta semana. Si tiene preguntas, envíe un correo electrónico a parentinfo@churchillcsd.com.
El distrito continuará con los sitios de distribución de alimentos mañana, martes 25 de agosto hasta el viernes 28 de agosto como se indica en el siguiente enlace, que también está disponible en la página de FB del distrito, el sitio web del distrito y el sitio web de reapertura del distrito para garantizar que las familias puedan tener acceso a comidas hasta que abramos el día 31.
8-18-2020, 12:00 p.m. District Update (English & Spanish)
8-17-2020, 5:00 p.m. District Update (English & Spanish)
8-17-2020 Message to Full-Time Remote Learning Students
Welcome to the Churchill Online Learning Academy (COLA) for the 20-21 school year!
Our teachers have been busy participating in training, creating web pages, building Google Classrooms, and creating schedules to ensure that they provide the best opportunities for our fully online learners, but they should be reaching out to you within the next day. Please know that not only are you part of this awesome adventure with other COLA students, you are also members of your home school, such as LES, Numa, of CCHS. Both are important places for you to belong this year!
School begins next Tuesday, so we will be sending out more information this week regarding Chromebooks deployment (CCSD just received over 1500 devices to deploy), schedules, and course information (how to log in and access the class/es). Make sure to check your email regularly for updates.
We are excited to work with you and your family and by working together, we can ensure that every student is provided the academic, emotional, and social support they need to be successful in the Churchill Online Learning Academy.
Thank you! - Teachers of the COLA
8-11-2020 Notification:
Churchill County School District has appreciated everyone's patience and flexibility as we finalize all of the details for our return to campus and online with students on August 25th. On Wednesday, August 12, we will begin sending daily messages home in the late afternoons from the district level, and at times school level, with specific information needed for back to school. Please also visit our website specific to reopening schools at bit.ly/reopeningccsd as we will update regularly with more information.
7-30-2020, 12:00 p.m. District Update: Information Regarding AM/PM Session Requests & Transportation Applications
7-27-2020: Information Regarding Available Childcare in Churchill County
ChurchillCSD and its community partners are looking for ways to support as many families as possible with school-age childcare solutions as we move into the reopening of schools.
Please visit our "Available Childcare for Churchill County" sheet at bit.ly/churchillcountychildcareoptions to learn about current child care options/openings. The main tab shows the current seats that are available, and each entity's page (bottom tabs) contains all of the relevant contact information and other information parents will need to make decisions. Please keep in mind that at this time the district is unsure if it will be able to provide transportation from schools to the various entities.
Local care entities are looking to partner with the District to ensure that all groups involved are up to speed on the out-of-school-tasks that students are being asked to complete. By working together we will ensure academic time is available, as well as time to enhance learning through hands-on and active learning options. We will also work together to ensure children have a place to have their morning and mid-day meals before and after school (depending on the attendance plan).
Please visit bit.ly/churchillcountychildcareoptions to view entities and organizations with available seats for childcare in the fall. Please note that more providers may be added to the list on a regular basis and all will have available seats updated frequently.
We have received the updated NIAA schedule for the 2020-2021 school year. We are grateful for the NIAA team working with district leaders, principals, athletic directors, and coaches to create an option to ensure our young athletes have opportunities to compete. The ChurchillCSD athletic department will provide updates to the coaches and players regarding next steps.
7-20-2020 Updated School Year Calendar
Click here to view the updated 2020-2021 School Year Calendar
7-16-2020 Message to Families
Good Evening ChurchillCSD Families, Our District staff and leadership teams are working diligently on all things related to the plan to submit to the Board of Trustees regarding reopening schools for Fall 2020.
One element that can be shared at this point is that the students start date has changed to August 25, 2020, as approved by the Board of Trustees. All students will start on this date, regardless of the plan that is chosen, and includes students whose families have opted for Full-Time Remote Learning. The changed start date does not affect the originally scheduled end date of May 29, 2021 at this time, as the extra days have been granted by the Nevada Department of Education as staff professional development days.
Teachers will be back on the 12th of August as originally scheduled and will have a number of Professional Development days prior to students returning so that they can be prepared for whichever model is approved by the Board of Trustees and the Nevada Department of Education.
Specifics about the reopening plan are still being developed based on the reopening committee's recommendations, parent input, as well as many other factors. The draft of the final plan will be shared at the end of next week prior to the Board of Trustees' meeting on July 27th, 2020.
We will also continue to work with community partners to plan for support and assistance to families as we re-enter this very different school year.
We wish for you and your family to enjoy the rest of your break, and look forward to connecting with and teaching your children for the 2020-2021 school year, regardless of what model of the final plan is selected.
7-1-2020 Food Services Update:
On Friday, July 3, 2020 Food Services will not be offering meal service in observance of the 4th of July Holiday.
An extra days meals will be included on Thursday, July 2 to make up for the meals not being served 7/3. If you have any questions, please call 775-428-2700
El viernes 3 de julio de 2020, Food Services no ofrecerá servicio de comidas en cumplimiento del feriado del 4 de julio.
Se incluirá un día extra de comidas el jueves 2 de julio para compensar las comidas que no se sirven el 7/3. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse (775-428-2700).
Reopening School 2020-2021 Survey:
https://forms.gle/nWqLyYrj6UZd9Cy6A Par español, haga clic aquí: https://forms.gle/CqkwZkAPo38GJmTHA ChurchillCSD Food Services Information:
Click the drop down arrow to see up-to-date information from Food ServicesFood Services Update:
On Friday, July 3, 2020 Food Services will not be offering meal service in observance of the 4th of July Holiday.An extra days meals will be included on Thursday, July 2 to make up for the meals not being served 7/3. If you have any questions, please call 775-428-2700El viernes 3 de julio de 2020, Food Services no ofrecerá servicio de comidas en cumplimiento del feriado del 4 de julio.Se incluirá un día extra de comidas el jueves 2 de julio para compensar las comidas que no se sirven el 7/3. Si tiene alguna pregunta, no dude en comunicarse (775-428-2700).
FREE SUMMER MEALS!
Beginning on June 1st, summer meals for children will be provided through a partnership between Churchill County School District, Chartwells, and the Fallon Youth Club to ensure the children of our community continue to receive the resources that they need throughout the summer.- Meals will include one breakfast and one lunch per day per bag
- Meals will be served in bags in a “grab ‘n go” style either in a drive-thru or walk-up method
Dates
Monday-Friday, beginning June 1st through August 7thLocations and Times
Pick-up locations and times will include the following:North
Churchill Village—8:20-8:30 a.m.Old River Rd.—8:35-8:45 a.m.South
Lone Tree Rd./Solias Rd.—8:30-8:45 a.m.NASF—9:00-9:45 a.m.West
Roberson Ln./Mallard Way—8:25-8:35 a.m.Fallon RV Park—8:40-8:50 a.m.Soda Lake Rd./Linnie Ln.—9:00-9:15 a.m.Ok Trailer Park—9:25-9:40 a.m.Silver State Ave./Gummow—9:45-10:00 a.m.East
Rio Vista Dr.—8:25-8:35 a.m.Reservation Rd.—8:50-9:10 a.m.Town Locations
Serpa Place—8:20-8:30 a.m.Auction Rd.—8:35-8:45 amLaura Mills Park—8:50-9:00 a.m.Oats Park—9:05-9:20 a.m.School Sites—10:00-11:00 a.m.CCHS (#1 Greenwave Circle)Numa (601 Discovery Dr.)Northside (340 Venturacci Ln.)____________________________________________________________________________________COMIDAS DE VERANO GRATIS!
A partir del 1 de junio, se proporcionarán comidas de verano para niños a través de una asociación entre el Distrito Escolar del Condado de Churchill, Chartwells y el Fallon Youth Club para garantizar que los niños de nuestra comunidad continúen recibiendo los recursos que necesitan durante todo el verano.- Las comidas incluirán un desayuno y un almuerzo por día por bolsa.
- Las comidas se sirven en bolsas en un estilo "agarrar y llevar", ya sea en un método drive-thru o walk-up
Fechas
De lunes a viernes, desde el 1 de junio hasta el 7 de agosto.Lugares y horarios
Los lugares y horarios de recogida incluirán lo siguiente:Norte
Churchill Village—8:20-8:30 a.m.Old River Rd.—8:35-8:45 a.m.Sur
Lone Tree Rd./Solias Rd.—8:30-8:45 a.m.NASF—9:00-9:45 a.m.Oeste
Roberson Ln./Mallard Way—8:25-8:35 a.m.Fallon RV Park—8:40-8:50 a.m.Soda Lake Rd./Linnie Ln.—9:00-9:15 a.m.Ok Trailer Park—9:25-9:40 a.m.Silver State Ave./Gummow—9:45-10:00 a.m.Este
Rio Vista Dr.—8:25-8:35 a.m.Reservation Rd.—8:50-9:10 a.m.sitios de la ciudadSerpa Place—8:20-8:30 a.m.Auction Rd.—8:35-8:45 amLaura Mills Park—8:50-9:00 a.m.Oats Park—9:05-9:20 a.m.sitios escolares—10:00-11:00 a.m.
CCHS (#1 Greenwave Circle)Numa (601 Discovery Dr.)Northside (340 Venturacci Ln.)6-9-2020 Summer Food Services Flyer w/Locations
ChurchillCSD Counseling Information
A Message from our Counselors, Safe Schools Professionals, School Psychologists, and Behavior Specialist
Just a reminder of the available resources for our students and families in the district and throughout the community. Through May 29th, the Churchill County School District team of School Psychologists, Counselors, and Helping professionals will continue to be available for students. They can be reached at the following email addresses: School Counselors
Churchill County High School
Sherry Martin - martins@churchillcsd.comDr. Amanda Lister - listera@churchillcsd.com Dr. Sherry Garnder - gardners@churchillcsd.comChurchill County Middle School
Robin Wardwell-Wood - woodr@churchillcsd.comNuma Elementary School
Noreen Swenson - swensonn@churchillcsd.comE.C. Best Elementary School
Janell Suess - suessj@churchillcsd.comLahontan Elementary School
Sean Lacow - lacows@churchillcsd.comSchool Psychologists
Ruby Trappen - trappenr@churchillcsd.com Laura Laurent - laurentl@churchillcsd.com Tanya Whitaker - whitakert@churchillcsd.comBoard Certified Behavior Analyst
Scott Harrington - harringtons@churchillcsd.comFamily Support Specialists
Students in Transition and Foster Care:Carolann Johnson - johnsonca@churchillcsd.comIndian Education Liaisons:
Carlene Pacheco - pachecoc@churchillcsd.com Sabrina Howells - howellss@churchillcsd.comResources
A link to the list of available community counseling resources is available below. We encourage you to seek out the services that will best support you and your family during this challenging and unprecedented time. We are thankful for your ongoing support of the Churchill County School District.
ChurchillCSD Helping Professionals Community Resources: bit.ly/ChurchillCSD_CommunityResources
Safe Voice of Nevada
SafeVoice is Nevada's 24/7/365 anonymous reporting system used to report threats to the safety or well-being of students. To make a report, call 833-216-SAFE (7233) or visit http://safevoicenv.org/ . For more information visit http://safevoicenv.org/
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or are a victim of a violent crime, call 911.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/
WiFi Access Information
Click the drop down arrow to see information about Accessing WifiStudents Requiring WiFi Access
The district is working to help families find WiFi connections as we don't want to encourage students to congregate in large groups throughout town during the day. We do encourage families to look into alternates for getting Wifi to your homes, if you do not currently have Wifi access. You can contact your phone providers to see if they are offering any assistance with Wifi access or increased mobile data at this time.
Internet Connectivity Options
If after you have tried these options, you cannot get connected, please call 775-423-5184 or email Dr. Stephens at stephenss@churchillcsd.com
Updates From The State of Nevada/Department of Education
Click the drop down arrow to see up-to-date information from the Nevada Department of Education.Nevada211.org is a free and easy way to locate resources near you including, housing, food, transportation, childcare and more. Call, visit the website or download the app.
Safe Voice of Nevada
SafeVoice is Nevada's 24/7/365 anonymous reporting system used to report threats to the safety or well-being of students. To make a report, call 833-216-SAFE (7233) or visit http://safevoicenv.org/ .
If you are experiencing a mental health crisis or are a victim of a violent crime, call 911.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
National Domestic Violence Hotline: https://www.thehotline.org/
Resources for Family's Experiencing Financial Hardship:
Southwest Gas begins temporary moratorium on natural gas disconnections
Southwest Gas is starting a temporary moratorium on natural gas disconnections for non-payment that is in effect until further notice.NV Energy Temporarily Suspends Disconnections Due to Coronavirus
Customers undergoing financial hardship or isolation are urged to call NV Energy's customer service line at 775-834-4444 for Northern Nevada customers. You can file an unemployment claim 24/7 at the DETR website, which is the fastest way to file.On Monday, March 16, the Nevada Department of Employment, Training and Rehabilitation (DETR) will have expanded system and staffing to accommodate any increase in unemployment insurance (UI) claims. Telephone claim call center hours will increase to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m., Monday through Friday to provide support in English and Spanish with additional translation available as needed. With the convenience of 24-hr filing, claimants are highly encouraged to use the internet to file their UI claims. North: (775) 684-0350Rural: (888) 890-8211AT&T, Comcast, Verizon and others agree not to overcharge customers during coronavirus
Additional Information and Resources:
A Message from Special Services
Churchill County Library Digital Resources
Nevada Health Response Webpage
Churchill County Board of Health Public Service Announcements
Churchill County COVID-19/Coronavirus Public Health Information
Frequently Asked Questions for Districts & Schools Nevada Department of Educatio-
From the CDC: What You Need to Know About COVID-19
COVID-19 Information and Resources for Schools and School Personnel
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Cómo hablar con los niños sobre el coronavirus
