State to Consider Lifting School Mask Mandate in Two Weeks

Starting this Wednesday, vaccinated Californians will no longer be required to wear masks in public places, but the mask mandate will remain in effect for K-12 schools for at least two more weeks. Today, the state set February 28 as the date to consider lifting the mask requirement at schools. Dr. Mark Ghaly, Secretary of the California Health & Human Services Agency, made the announcement today, saying that additional time is needed to evaluate the latest data about the spread of COVID-19.

Dr. César Morales, Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, says he believes the time has come for the state to have a uniform mask policy for schools and the community. “With COVID-19 case numbers declining and the fact that schools are among the safest places in our community, I believe the mask mandate should be lifted at schools at the same time it is for the rest of the state,” he said. “Even after masks become optional, anyone who wants to continue using them should feel comfortable doing so. I’m confident schools will remain safe environments for students and staff by adhering to required safety protocols. Families have an important role to play as well by keeping kids home whenever they have symptoms.”

For now, the existing requirement that students and staff wear masks indoors at school remains in effect. “I urge everyone to remember that local school districts do not have the authority to lift school mask mandates before the state decides to do it,” Dr. Morales said.

For the latest information about COVID-19 and Ventura County schools, please visit www.vcoe.org/COVID-19.

Ventura County Sheriff’s Department Informed Fillmore Unified Today Suspicious Subject Approached FUSD Student Walking Home From School [Police Request Public Assistance]

Dear Families, 

Good evening. The Ventura County Sheriff’s Department informed the district of a report filed today regarding a suspicious subject who approached a FUSD student while he was walking home from school on February 8, 2022. 

On Tuesday, February 8th, at about 5:20 PM, a 15-year-old boy was walking home from school when he was approached by a male suspect who was driving a white older 80’s model Toyota Sport Utility Vehicle. The suspect attempted to lure the juvenile into his vehicle on Ventura Street near Mountain View Street in the city of Fillmore. The juvenile did not comply with the suspect, instead he said he was going to call the police, the suspect drove away from the juvenile, eastbound on Ventura Street. 

All schools will have staff members visibly posted outside of each school site. It’s important to remind your children of important safety habits and “Stranger Danger.” Children walking to and from school should be aware of their surroundings and walk home with a friend, if possible. If they see something that is unusual, they should immediately report it to an adult, either a school staff member, or to the police. If your child reports something to you, report it to a school staff member, or the police. 

Please see attached to this post the full press release by the Ventura County Sheriff’s Department.

Thank you for your support. Let’s keep working together to keep our students safe.

Thank you,
Christine Schieferle, Superintendent
Fillmore Unified School District

Next Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Wednesday, February 23rd, 2PM to 6PM Ages 5 to 11 [English/Spanish]

Bring proof of age and immunization card!

Each child must have their individual appointment. Schedule your child’s appointment at: https://myturn.ca.gov/?config=a8ad5532-4f7c-4d5b-b59b-676ef748d884

Or scan here:

 
 

Pfizer vaccine available for your child age 5 to 11 years old, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor to the vaccination site, provide verification of identity and relationship, and give verbal consent for the minor to be vaccinated.

Where:
Fillmore Unified School District, Room 28
627 Sespe Ave.
Fillmore, CA 93015

When:
Wednesday, February 23rd, from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Followup Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Ages 5 to 11, Tuesday February 15, 2022 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. [English/Spanish]

Pfizer vaccine available for your child age 5 to 11 years.

Bring proof of age and immunization card.For children 5 to 11 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor to the vaccination site, provide verification of identity and relationship, and give verbal consent for the minor to be vaccinated.

Where:
Fillmore Unified School District, Room 28
627 Sespe Ave.
Fillmore, CA 93015

When:
Tuesday, February 15, 2022 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.

Each child must have their individual appointment. Schedule your child’s appointment at: https://myturn.ca.gov/?config=7a596e95-85eb-4294-8458-5e77467f2c4d

or scan here:

 
 

To find more COVID-19 vaccination clinics for your 5to 11-year-old child, visit https://www.vaccines.gov or call 1-800-232-0233 (TTY 888-720-7489).

Community Workshop Part 2, Thursday February 3rd at 6:00pm [English/Spanish]

This community workshop is designed to support parents and families of English Learners as well as parents and families wanting to learn more about language acquisition.

A partnership presentation between Fillmore Unified School District and Ventura County Office of EducationPresented by Dr. Leticia Ramos, Director, Instructional Support Services for Ventura County Office of Education.

Please join us for this virtual event. ZOOM LINK: https://zoom.us/j/95597221509

Este taller comunitario está diseñado para apoyar a los padres y las familias de los estudiantes de inglés, así como a los padres y las familias que desean aprender más sobre la adquisición del idioma.

Una presentación de asociación entre el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Fillmore y la Oficina de Educación del Condado de VenturaPresentado por la Dra. Leticia Ramos, Directora de Servicios de Apoyo Instruccional de la Oficina de Educación del Condado de Ventura.

Únase a nosotros para este evento virtual. ZOOM LINK: https://zoom.us/j/95597221509

More info at blog.fillmoreusd.org

Say Thank You to School Employees

FUSD Community,
Please see the message below from Dr. Cesar Morales, County Superintendent.

We welcome our community to show their gratitude to our amazing FUSD employees by sending a message of thanks.  

Thank you to all FUSD staff for supporting our students! We appreciate you!

Thank you,
Christine Schieferle, Superintendent  

Say Thanks to School Employees.

Ventura County education employees are going above and beyond to keep schools operating during the pandemic. And "thank you" is something they don't hear often enough.

That's why Ventura County Superintendent of Schools, Dr. César Morales, is encouraging everyone in the community to send a message of thanks to a school employee and email it to news@vcoe.org. We'll highlight some of the messages on our website and social media. So please take a minute to write a note to that special someone who's making a difference for kids.

You can also read Dr. Morales's own message of gratitude to school employees at https://www.vcoe.org/news/ArticleID/5248/Giving-Thanks-to-Our-Amazing-School-Employees

Pediatric COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic Ages 5 to 11, January 25, 2022 from 2:00 to 6:00 p.m. [English/Spanish]

Pfizer vaccine available for your child age 5 to 11 years.

Fillmore Unified School District , Room 28
627 Sespe Ave.
Fillmore, CA 93015

Tuesday, January 25, 2022
2:00 p.m. – 6:00 p.m.

Bring proof of age and immunization card. For children 5 to 11 years of age, a parent or legal guardian must accompany the minor to the vaccination site, provide verification of identity and relationship, and give verbal consent for the minor to be vaccinated.

Each child must have their individual appointment. Schedule your child’s appointment at: https://myturn.ca.gov/?config=09620338-9a61-44d0-bd1c-3945d648c2c1

Important COVID-19 Message from Superintendent Schieferle [English/Spanish]

Good evening, Families,

With the surge of COVID-19 cases, we are asking families to please keep their child home from school, sports, and activities if your child is experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms.

This week, at home tests were made available for you to use if your child has been exposed or is experiencing any symptoms.

If you child tests positive, please do not send your child back to school until they are cleared by the health office or the District Health Team. Students who test positive will be out of school a minimum of five days and all absences will be excused. Families should reach out to their child’s teachers through email, Class Dojo or Teams. We want to assure you that we are working diligently to keep your child safe.

Thank you,
Christine Schieferle
Superintendent
Fillmore Unified School District

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Buenas Tardes Familias,

Con el aumento de los casos de COVID-19, les pedimos a las familias que mantengan a su hijo/a en casa sin asistir a la escuela, los deportes y las actividades si su hijo/a presenta algún síntoma de COVID-19.

Se enviaron pruebas de COVID-19 en el hogar esta semana para que usted las use si su hijo ha estado expuesto o tiene algún síntoma.

Si su hijo obtiene una prueba de COVID-19 positive, por favor no mande a su hijo/a a la escuela hasta que la oficina de salud del distrito le den la autorización a regresar a la escuela. Van a faltar a lo mínimo cinco días de escuela y las ausencias serán justificadas. Las familias pueden comunicarse con los maestros por correo electrónico, Teams o Class Dojo. Queremos asegurarle que estamos trabajando para mantener la seguridad de salud de su hijo/a.

Christine Schieferle,
Superintendent
Fillmore Unified School District