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Dear Cedars Family,

I hope you had a wonderful weekend! This is a friendly reminder that students can

wear Holiday Gear this week! We want to end the semester in a positive and fun way! We are hosting a DRIVE-BY CEDARS SEASON OF GIVING PARADE ON THURSDAY FROM 3:30-4:30 PM. We have a small token of love that will be given to every family that attends.

Sending virtual hug and love,

Ms. Rauls, Principal

Mrs. Aguilar, Assistant Principal

The COVID-19 pandemic has been stressful and isolating for many people. Gatherings during the upcoming winter break can be an opportunity to reconnect with family and friends. This holiday season, consider how your holiday plans can be modified to reduce the spread of COVID-19 to keep all of our friends, families, and communities healthy and safe.

If you are scheduled to return to on-campus remote learning in January, we ask you to follow the tips below to reduce the risk of spreading COVID-19.

1. Stay home if you or anyone in your household exhibits symptoms of COVID-19.
2. Stay home if you spent time with extended family and friends and may have been exposed with someone that was sick.
3. Make sure to accurately complete the Cedars COVID-19 health screener for everyone in the household BEFORE leaving the house on Monday.
4. Stay home If you receive a YELLOW OR RED SCREEN after completing the health screener. Contact an Administrator as soon as possible.

Remember, please stay home if you or anyone in your household exhibits symptoms of COVID. Thank you for your continued support of the Cedars Community. We wish you all a safe, healthy and happy winter break!

Sending virtual hug and love,

Ms. Rauls, Principal

Mrs. Aguilar, Assistant Principal

QUESTION 1: Did you travel outside the country or to a high risk area over the break?

Answer: If you answered yes to question 1.

• Students will be required to quarantine for 14 days.
• A meeting is required with the principal to discuss the return to school criteria.

Answer: If you answered no, proceed to question 2.

QUESTION 2: Did you come in contact with anyone that was sick over the break?

Answer: If you answered yes to question 2.

• Stay home January 6 - 15
• Schedule a meeting with the principal to discuss the return to school criteria

Answer: If you answered no, proceed to questions 3.

QUESTION 3: Is anyone in the household experiencing COVID symptoms?

• Temperature of 100.4 degrees Fahrenheit or higher

• Sore throat

• New uncontrolled cough that causes difficulty breathing (or, for students with a chronic allergic/asthmatic cough, a change in their cough from baseline)

• Diarrhea, vomiting, abdominal pain

• New onset of severe headache, especially with a fever

• Loss of taste and smell

• Difficulty breathing

• Fatigue

• Chills

• Sore throat

• Congestion or runny nose

• Shaking or exaggerated shivering

• Significant muscle pain or ache

Answer: If you answered yes to question 3.

• Stay home January 6 - 15
• Schedule a meeting with the principal to discuss the return to school criteria.
• Return to School criteria can be found below.

Answer: If you answered no, proceed to Cedars tomorrow morning. Expect some delays due to additional safety measures during drop off.

Parent COVID-19 Safety Training

COVID-19 Student Orientation

Daily Student Screener (ON-CAMPUS STUDENTS ONLY): https://www.checkforcorona.com/cedars-academy-students#/screening

Cedars Return to School COVID-19 Form (REQUIRED BEFORE STUDENTS RETURN TO SCHOOL)

CIA's Parent University invites you to a series of parent workshops every two weeks Thursday evening from 5:30 - 6:30pm.

Please Save the Date for our future Thursday workshops:

1/14 - Home Strategies for Continued Distance Learning

To view past Parent University session material, visit our Resource Folder or email hrauls@cedars-academy.org. We look forward to “seeing” you on Thursday, December 10th!

Join Cedars PTO for the school year 2020-2021! Sign up by attending PTO meeting today at 5:00 pm and filling out the form here or below.

Become a PTO Officer this year! We have lots of openings that could suit your time and talents.

Check it out parents! You can now submit an absence note electronically to verify your child's absence from school! Please CLICK HERE OR BELOW to report the absence. Absences must be cleared within (3) business days. Of course, you can always email, fax, or give us a call with the details. Thank you!

Last year the Texas Charter School Association (TCSA) visited charter schools across the state in hopes of capturing the extraordinary work of educators and students. Cedars International Academy was selected by TCSA as one of the AMAZING schools! A photographer came out last year and took pictures at both campuses. Our middle school students were selected to be featured on the front cover of the TCSA magazine!

The Middle-of-the-Year (MOY) assessments will be administered online for students in grades 3-8 in Reading, Math, Writing, Science, and Social Studies. We expect students to do their very best on the Middle of the Year assessments. Many educational decisions are based on the results. The test results will help us make focused instructional decisions with regard to your child’s needs. You will receive a letter from your child’s teacher on or about December 17 letting you know how your child scored on these assessments. CLICK HERE OR BELOW to access the parent letter.

Cedars International Academy does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. The following person has been designated to handle inquiries regarding the non-discrimination policies: Mr. Michael Blalock, 8416 N IH 35, Austin, TX 78753 512-419-1551.

Email: hrauls@cedars-academy.org
Website: cedars-academy.org/
Location: 8416 North Interstate Highway 35, Austin, TX, United States
Phone: 512-419-1551
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CedarsInternationalAcademy/#
Twitter: @cedarsschools