Dear Cougar Families,
Time is rushing past as we close out the month of March and move speedily toward April. There are so many things to celebrate, Passover, Easter and the beauty of spring with it's long, warmer days and the scent of jasmine in the air.
This week we will celebrate the accomplishments of César Estrada Chávez who was an American labor leader, community organizer, businessman, and Latino American civil rights activist.
Our schedule for the week is a little different.
Monday and Tuesday will be completely asynchronous learning days as our teachers put the finishing touches on their classroom prep for the return of in person instruction after spring break.
Wednesday there is no school in honor of César Chavez.
Thursday is a regular remote learning day and Friday is a shortened day with school ending at 11:45am.
There is no school April 5-9 for spring break.
School reopens for PreK-2nd grade students on April 13, 2021 and 3-5 grade students will join us in person beginning April 20.
On Monday, March 29 from 5-6pm, I will host our reopening school meeting for families who are sending their students back in person. You can join the meeting via Google Meet at
http://meet.google.com/tdt-ixzv-jwj
On Tuesday, March 30 please join me for Cafe con Scheckel at 9am via Google Meet
http://meet.google.com/fop-zovd-zef This is a great time for us to connect in a more informal setting.
Most families have been given their child's return to school schedule last week. We thank you for your patience and understanding as some of the schedules are changing due to enrollment. If your child's schedule is changing, you will receive an email this week.
Please visit our school's website for more reopening information for stakeholders
https://www.pusd.us/Domain/8
Additional information can be found at the District COVID Website. Please note that PUSD has launched the COVID19-dashboard, this data will be updated twice a week.
Don't miss Altadena's Got Talent coming to you via YouTube on Thursday, April 1st @ 6pm!!! This is one of our Annual Fund fundraising events. A link will be sent out this week. Pop some popcorn and gather the family for this super fun AAM community event!
SPRING BREAK TRAVEL
We understand that everyone wants to get away, especially now since we've been cooped up for over a year! But if you are planning on sending your child back to school in person, it is imperative that you understand the ramifications of traveling. If you travel outside of California, your child will not be able to attend school in person for 10 days. They will not lose their spot and may continue to learn from home. We ask that parents be conscientious and honest about their travel activities so that we can keep everyone safe back on campus. If your travel is within California, there is no need to quarantine upon your return. Thank you for your understanding.
YEARBOOKS!
Let's not let another year go by without a yearbook! Please, please, please send in a few photos to your child's teacher so we can get our yearbook made. If you have questions, please ask. We are still making memories even though we've been apart.
I wish you a wonderful weekend. It's a great week to be an Altadena Cougar!
Yours in Service,
Dr. Scheckel
