Safety protocols and schedule for next week
#DYK hand sanitizers are not as effective when hands are visibly dirty or greasy? If your hands are visibly dirty or greasy, ALWAYS wash your hands with soap and water.
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Please visit the HUSD Family Resource center for information on parenting strategies, community resources, and Adult Education classes! husdfamilyresources.org
Visite el centro de recursos familiares de HUSD para obtener información sobre estrategias para padres, recursos comunitarios y clases de educación para adultos husdfamilyresources.org
Use hand sanitizer the right way. Read the label to apply the correct amount and rub into all hand surfaces until hands are dry.
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No soap and water to wash hands? Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol in it.
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Weekly HUSD COVID Update 12/2/20:
COVID Data:
Most up to date San Bernardino County COVID data is as follows:
Adjusted new cases per 100,000 residents: 32.36*
Overall testing positivity: 13.98%
HPI testing positivity aka "Health Equity Metric": 17.3%
*Note: Most recent data as of 11/23/20
Source: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
Current San Bernardino County tier assignment:
23.0 adjusted new cases per 100,000**
11.3% overall positivity**
Tier = Purple
**Note: 7-day average of the week ending on 11/25/20.
Source: Ca Safer Economy
Needed for next tier (Red) assignment:
2 consecutive week averages of 7 or fewer adjusted new San Bernardino County cases per 100,000 residents, 8% or lower overall positivity rate AND 8% or lower Ca Health Equity Metric positivity. Source: Ca Safer Economy
Free COVID Testing:
Community COVID-19 testing sites are being held throughout San Bernardino County. Samples will be collected using a swab in the nostril or in the mouth. These samples are then sent to a lab to test for the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS‑CoV‑2 virus). There are 3 commonly used testing options:
Option #1: San Bernardino County Public Health Testing Facilities:
Click the link to make a free testing appointment: https://sb.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment/screen/landing
You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone!
Walk-ins are sometimes welcome (depending on how busy they are)!
You do NOT need to have symptoms to test!
You get texted/emailed the results in under 48 hours!
Nearby locations: (Note: Click the link for exhaustive San Bernardino County list) https://sbcovid19.com/testing-sites/
Percy Bakker Center
9333 E Ave., Hesperia
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Victor Valley College
71 Mojave Fish Hatchery Rd., Victorville
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Every Saturday through November 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Option #2: CVS Testing Facilities:
You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone!
No walk-ins!
Generally, you MUST have symptoms to test!
Click the link to schedule a CVS test: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=cvs-home-hero1-banner2-coronavirus-testing
Option #3: Consult your doctor for other testing options.
Flu Vaccine:
The California Department of Public Health strongly recommends that all students and staff be immunized each autumn against influenza, to help:
Protect the school community
Reduce demands on health care facilities
Decrease illnesses that cannot be readily distinguished from COVID19 and would therefore trigger extensive measures from the school and public health authorities.
Click the link for information on free flu vaccines in San Bernardino County: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/flu/fluclinics/
Fall 2021 Application Deadline Update from CSU and UC-
California State University (CSU) December 15, 2020 at 11:59 PM PST.
University of California December 4, 2020 at 11:59 PM PST.
We do encourage applications to be submitted as soon as possible!
When should you use hand sanitizer? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations.
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Welcome back! This is a friendly reminder that UC/ CSU applications are due by tonight at 11:59pm. Though some schools may be extending their deadline, it is school by school. We strongly recommend you submit by tonight. Also, some sites may suffer outages due to the number of applicants, so we recommend you submit earlier. To support you in the process, if you need help with your application we are conducting a "Manic Monday College Application Workshop from 8am - 2pm.
Join Zoom Meeting
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Meeting ID: 874 2689 1096
Passcode: 499011
How should you wash your hands? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations.
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Why wash your hands? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations.
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Before eating food at home or in public spaces, wash your hands with soap and water. It only takes 20 seconds and removes the germs from surfaces or objects you’ve touched https://go.usa.gov/xV9TPexternal icon #KeepHandsClean
Weekly HUSD COVID Update 11/18/20:
COVID Data:
Most up to date San Bernardino County COVID data is as follows:
Adjusted new cases per 100,000 residents:
24.41*
Overall testing positivity:
10.41%*
HPI testing positivity aka "Health Equity Metric":
12.62% *
*Note: Most recent data as of 11/9/20
Source: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
Current San Bernardino County tier assignment:
27.0 adjusted new cases per 100,000**
10.5% Overall positivity**
9.3% Health equity metric positivity**
Tier = Purple
**Note: 7-day average of the week ending on 11/10/20.
Source: Ca Safer Economy
Needed for next tier (Red) assignment:
2 consecutive week averages of 7 or fewer adjusted new San Bernardino County cases per 100,000 residents, 8% or lower overall positivity rate AND 8% or lower Ca Health Equity Metric positivity. Source: Ca Safer Economy
Free COVID Testing:
Community COVID-19 testing sites are being held throughout San Bernardino County. Samples will be collected using a swab in the nostril or in the mouth. These samples are then sent to a lab to test for the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS‑CoV‑2 virus). There are 3 commonly used testing options:
Option #1: San Bernardino County Public Health Testing Facilities:
Click the link to make a free testing appointment: https://sb.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment/screen/landing
You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone!
Walk-ins are also welcome!
You do NOT need to have symptoms to test!
You get texted/emailed the results in under 48 hours!
Nearby locations: (Note: Click Here for exhaustive San Bernardino County list)
Percy Bakker Center
9333 E Ave., Hesperia
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Victor Valley College
71 Mojave Fish Hatchery Rd., Victorville
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Every Saturday through November 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Option #2: CVS Testing Facilities:
You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone!
No walk-ins!
Generally, you MUST have symptoms to test!
Click the link to schedule a CVS test: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=cvs-home-hero1-banner2-coronavirus-testing
Option #3: Consult your doctor for other testing options.
Flu Vaccine:
The California Department of Public Health strongly recommends that all students and staff be immunized each autumn against influenza, to help:
Protect the school community
Reduce demands on health care facilities
Decrease illnesses that cannot be readily distinguished from COVID19 and would therefore trigger extensive measures from the school and public health authorities.
Click the link for information on free flu vaccines in San Bernardino County: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/flu/fluclinics/
If you have any other questions please contact your child's school.
Visit bit.ly/sultanacollege for scholarships, college tours, and more!
Attention Seniors: The CSU will offer the following webinars on Thursday, November 18, 2020.
AB 540 Requirements and Resources for Undocumented Students at 9:00 am
Supporting Students through the Education Opportunity Program at 10:30 am
To sign up for these webinars please visit the CSU Webinar page at bit.ly/csuwebinar20. Registration will remain open, but each session will close at the maximum of 3000 attendees. All sessions will be recorded and available on the CSU Webinars site.
Seniors! Need some help with your college application? Book a one-on-one appointment with our College and Career specialist. Visit bit.ly/shscollegeworkshop to book your appointment.
¡Mayores! ¿Necesitas ayuda con tu solicitud para la universidad? Reserve una cita individual con nuestro especialista universitario y profesional. Visite bit.ly/shscollegeworkshop para reservar su cita.
This Wednesday, 11/11, school will be closed in observance of Veterans Day.
Este miércoles, 11/11, la escuela estará cerrada en observancia del Día de los Veteranos.
Let’s all work together to keep our California communities healthy. For more information visit covid19.ca.gov
Trabajemos todos juntos para mantener saludables a nuestras comunidades de California. Para obtener más información, visite covid19.ca.gov
Holiday season is approaching, order your See's Candy to support our school. Our store is open from now until December 4th. All orders are shipped directly to your home. Visit bit.ly/supportleadership to order!
Great opportunities to learn about future careers!
MDCP Hosts Student Centered WebChat: Careers in the San Bernardino County Probation Department 11/13: https://mdcareerpathways.com/events/2020/11/5/webchat-dfrazier
MDCP Hosts Student Centered WebChat: Careers at AVIS-Budget Group 11/18, click here to sign up: https://mdcareerpathways.com/events/avisbudget