Greetings TMES Families,
Below, you will find the school-wide events for the week of September 28, 2020, and important school information.
Weekly Schedule of Events
| Date | Event | Special Notes |
| Monday, September 28, 2020: | Child Nutrition Services (CNS) will distribute Free Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunch every Monday from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in front of the mural area. Children do not need to be present.
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Has your family income been impacted by COVID-19? We encourage all families to apply for free or reduced meals. Click here
Click here to complete the survey requested by Dr. Escobedo. |
| Tuesday, September 29, 2020 | ||
| Wednesday, September 30, 2020 | Read a book with your child or to your child.
Complete the TMES Enrollment Forms: Click here |
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| Thursday, October 1, 2020 | Take a walk with your child around the block. | |
| Friday, October 2, 2020 |
Important Reminders/Information:
CVESD Newsletter: Did you receive the CVESD Newsletter sent out on Friday, September 25, 2020? Click here to read the FAQ’s sent out in the newsletter. Click here to complete the survey requested by Dr. Escobedo.
National Hispanic Heritage Month: September 15-October 15, 2020 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Click here to learn more.
Enrollment: Complete the online enrollment form. All parents must complete this form per child. Click here to complete the link.
MS Teams Chat: We encourage families to check their child’s Microsoft Teams chat and discuss appropriate ways to communicate.
CVESD Parent Helpline for Office 365 and Teams: Our District has established a Parent Helpline to provide technical support with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams, as well as assistance for District-adopted online programs (i.e. Achieve 3000). Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Parents may call if they need support with these tools and an IT team member will assist them. Parents may need to leave a message during peak times, but please be reassured that someone will contact you as soon as possible. The parent helpline number is (619) 409-6638. Is your child in need of a device? complete the request form. Device Request Form
Daily Distribution: Daily we have staff on campus 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to distribute supplies to families. White boards and planners (Grades 3-6) are available in front of the mural area.
Where can I find additional distance learning resources for families? Distance Learning Resources for Families: https://www.cvesd.org/parents/2020-21_distance_learning_resources
Is the front office open for in person business? Not at this time due to COVID-19. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call our front office Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at (619) 656-6252 or e-mail marshallschool@cvesd.org.
Attendance: Please ensure your child is up and ready for their assigned graded level distance learning schedule for the day. If you are not sure what the specific schedule is for your child, please contact the classroom teacher.
Have a great week Mustang families!
TMES
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Dear Parents/Guardians:
As we continue teaching and learning in this most unusual of years, I want to take a moment to thank our staff members and community partners who recently opened most of our schools to “cohorts,” or small groups of students, through the Distance Learning Support Program (DLSP). Participants include special education students, English learners, and children of essential workers. The program is operated in partnership with the YMCA of San Diego County. Already, more than 1,100 students are participating in DLSP at 41 of our 46 schools. In a traditional school year, this program might otherwise be considered a before- or after-school program. Now, during this pandemic year, DLSP operates during the school day to provide care and support with distance learning for our students who most need the program.
With the success experienced with DLSP, the Chula Vista Elementary School District is proposing an expansion to live in-person instruction when supported by local data. Ideally, we would start offering in-person instruction at the beginning of the second quarter of our academic year, which is Monday, October 26. We propose a phased expansion, starting with students in Preschool through Grade 2, as well as Special Day Class students (Mild/Moderate and Moderate/Severe special education students). I have heard from many of you about the enormous challenge, frustrations even, of balancing work and life without the safety and security provided by our local schools. Given the extensive protocols and requirements necessary for in-person instruction to take place, there is little doubt that schools are one of the safest places for students. In fact, several public school districts in San Diego County have already opened their campuses to at least small groups of students, including special education students, English learners, and others who need additional help or receive specialized instruction. More school districts will be opening in the weeks ahead in our region and across the country.
Because COVID-19 transmission rates have been higher in certain of our local zip codes than the rest of San Diego County, our District is taking a measured and cautious approach toward a return to on-site classes. With our proposed expansion to in-person instruction, students would attend school four days a week (M-Th), possibly on a modified day schedule. Our goal is 16 students per cohort for most classes, but no more than 18, in Transitional Kindergarten-Grade 2 in order to maintain social distancing. Preschool students would remain at no more than 14 students in a classroom with no more than two adults present. Students would have Fridays reserved for distance learning from home. More details can be found here. The proposed reopening will be the focus of our next District Town Hall virtual meeting, scheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, October 8. Please save the date and join us!
It is important to understand that parents can choose to keep their students in the current distance learning instructional model—even when/if schools are reopened for in-person instruction. A commitment form will be sent to all District parents by school principals to determine which parents want their child/children to return to in-person instruction or remain in distance learning.
With the safety of students and staff foremost in our decision-making, our District will continue to work with local public health officials and the County Office of Education to ensure a reopening that is consistent with federal, state and local guidelines. We also continue to dialogue with our labor groups about how to return safely because of our increasing concern for students’ social-emotional well-being, physical safety, and widening academic inequities.
I appreciate your flexibility and understanding as we adjust to ever-changing conditions.
Sincerely,
Francisco Escobedo, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Greetings TMES Families,
Below, you will find the school-wide events for the week of September 21, 2020 and important school information.
Weekly Schedule of Events
|
Date |
Event |
Special Notes |
| Monday, September 21, 2020: | Child Nutrition Services (CNS) will distribute Free Grab and Go Breakfast and Lunch every Monday’s from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. in front of the mural area. Children do not need to be present. | Has your family income been impacted by COVID-19? We encourage all families to apply for free or reduced meals. Click here |
| Tuesday, September 22, 2020 | Complete the TMES Parent Survey. Click here | |
| Wednesday, September 23, 2020 | Read a book with your child or to your child.
Complete the TMES Enrollment Forms: Click here |
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| Thursday, September 24, 2020 | Take a walk with your child around the block. | |
| Friday, September 25, 2020 | Wear your Mustang gear. |
Important Reminders/Information:
September: September 15-October 15, 2020 is National Hispanic Heritage Month. Click here to learn more.
Enrollment: Complete the online enrollment form. All parents must complete this form per child. Click here to complete the link.
School Survey: We missed you at Coffee with the Principal (CWP) on Friday, September 18, 2020. Please help TMES in identifying a time that will work best with your schedule to hold future CWP’s. Click here to complete the survey that was shared at CWP on Friday, September 18, 2020.
SSC & ELAC: We are in need of ELAC and SSC members. The date to submit your interest is extended until Wednesday, September 23, 2020.
Review and complete the forms below if you would like to be on one of the committees.
MS Teams Chat: We encourage families to check their child’s Microsoft Teams chat and discuss appropriate ways to communicate.
School Site Council (SSC): Click here to complete the online nomination form.
Learn more about SSC, click here
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC): Click here to complete the online nomination form.
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is a committee consisting of staff members and parents of students whose first language is not English. It is a meeting place where parents/guardians can participate and provide input for programs and services for English Learners at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (TMES). The TMES ELAC Bylaws specify that parent representatives, who are voting members, serve a one-year term. Attend monthly meetings on Friday at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. that will last approximately one hour.
Learn more about ELAC, click here.
CVESD Parent Helpline for Office 365 and Teams: Our District has established a Parent Helpline to provide technical support with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams, as well as assistance for District-adopted online programs (i.e. Achieve 3000). Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Parents may call if they need support with these tools and an IT team member will assist them. Parents may need to leave a message during peak times, but please be reassured that someone will contact you as soon as possible. The parent helpline number is (619) 409-6638. Is your child in need of a device? complete the request form. Device Request Form
Daily Distribution: Daily we have staff on campus 9 a.m. – 12:00 p.m. to distribute supplies to families. White boards and planners (Grades 3-6) are available in front of the mural area.
Where can I find additional distance learning resources for families? Distance Learning Resources for Families: https://www.cvesd.org/parents/2020-21_distance_learning_resources
Is the front office open for in person business? Not at this time due to COVID-19. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call our front office Monday thru Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at (619) 656-6252 or e-mail marshallschool@cvesd.org.
Attendance: Please ensure your child is up and ready for their assigned graded level distance learning schedule for the day. If you are not sure what the specific schedule is for your child, please contact the classroom teacher.
Important Safety Reminders: Help us all stay safe. Wear your mask, wash your hands, stay home if your are sick, and social distance.
Have a great week Mustang families!
TMES
Greetings TMES,
Happy Thursday!
CVESD is experiencing internet difficulties on sites this morning. There will be delays this morning for our Thurgood Marshall staff. Please be patient with our staff this morning as they try and navigate distance learning. We will communicate when the server is back up.
Thank you in advance for your understanding.
Have a great day Mustang families!
TMES
TMES Events and Information for the Week of 9/14/2020
Home of the Mustangs!
Weekly Schedule of Events
Greetings TMES Families,
We hope that your family had a safe weekend. Below, you will find the list of events and information for the week of September 14, 2020.
Monday, September 14, 2020:
Tuesday, September 15, 2020
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Thursday, September 17, 2020
Friday, September 18, 2020
Reminders: Complete the online enrollment form. All parents must complete this form per child. Click here to complete the link.
We are looking for parents to join our ELAC and SSC. Review and complete the forms below if you would like to be on one of the committees.
School Site Council (SSC): Click here to complete the online nomination form.
• Oversee the school budget, the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), and the Safe Schools Plan (SSP).
• Serve a two-year term.
• Be a parent/guardian whose child attends TMES or be a community member of TMES.
• Attend monthly meetings held on Wednesday’s at 3:30 p.m. that will last approximately one hour.
• Have a growth mindset and open to learning about how to help TMES continue a legacy of greatness.
Learn more about SSC, click here
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC): Click here to complete the online nomination form.
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is a committee consisting of staff members and parents of students whose first language is not English. It is a meeting place where parents/guardians can participate and provide input for programs and services for English Learners at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (TMES). The TMES ELAC Bylaws specify that parent representatives, who are voting members, serve a one-year term. Attend monthly meetings on Friday at 9 a.m. or 10:30 a.m. that will last approximately one hour.
Learn more about ELAC, click here.
CVESD Parent Helpline for Office 365 and Teams: Our District has established a Parent Helpline to provide technical support with Microsoft Office 365 and Teams, as well as assistance for District-adopted online programs (i.e. Achieve 3000). Office hours are Monday – Friday from 8:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. Parents may call if they need support with these tools and an IT team member will assist them. Parents may need to leave a message during peak times, but please be reassured that someone will contact you as soon as possible. The parent helpline number is (619) 409-6638. Device Request Form
I-Ready Diagnostic
Daily Distribution
Where can I find additional distance learning resources for families?
Is the front office open for in person business?
Attendance
COVID Guide for Families
Have a great week Mustang families!
Thank you Mustang Families for attending Curriculum Night. Click below to review the presentation.
2020/2021 Electronic Student Packet
Click here to complete the electronic student packet form per child in attendance at TMES.
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SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL (SSC) is composed of five elected parent/community representatives and five elected staff/teacher representatives, as well as a parent and staff alternate. The role of the SSC is to develop, approve, and monitor the School Plan for Student Achievement.
Dar Parents/Guardians,
On Thursday, September 10, 2020 nominations will be open for Parent Representatives to serve on the Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (TMES) Site Council (SSC).
We have two openings for next year’s SSC. One Parent Representatives/Community Members.
Below, you will find highlights of the SSC membership expectations.
If you would like to place your name on the ballot to become a Parent Representative/Community Member, please complete the lower portion of this letter. Along with the letter, include a short narrative telling a little bit about yourself and why you are interested in serving on the SSC. Return both items to the school office by Thursday, September 17, 2020 by 4:00 p.m. Elecronic ballots will go out on Monday. September 14, 2020, and must be returned by Tuesday, September 18, 2020 by 4:00 p.m. The first meeting for the newly elected members to shadow the current members will be on Wednesday, September 23, 2020 (virtually on MS Teams) at 3:30 p.m. If you are interested in submitting an electronic nomination, please go to https://forms.gle/azCkgVPHqCsQ22dz9 .
If you have any questions regarding the SSC, please contact the school office at (619) 656-6252.
SSC Parent Letter 2020 Nominations
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Dear Parents/Guardians,
English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC) is a committee consisting of staff members and parents of students whose first language is not English. It is a meeting place where parents/guardians can participate and provide input for programs and services for English Learners at Thurgood Marshall Elementary School (TMES). The TMES ELAC Bylaws specify that parent representatives, who are voting members, serve a one-year term. ELAC has openings for next year’s committee for parent member or representative. Specifically, the following positions are available: Chairperson (Co-facilitates all meetings), Vice Chair (Leads in the Chairpersons absence), Secretary (Documents all meeting notes), and DELAC Representative (Attends monthly CVESD DELAC meeting).
Any parent/guardian whose child attends TMES is eligible to be an ELAC member or representative. The ELAC Committee meets at least five times during the school year.
Parent nominations for the 2020/21 school year will take place starting Thursday, September 10, 2020 and end on Thursday, September 17, 2020. Official Ballots will be sent home on Monday, September 21, 2020 and must be returned by Thursday, September 25, 2020. Selection of the candidates will be held live on Friday, September 25, 2020 at 9:00 a.m. for the ELAC Parent Representatives to serve on the board during the 2020/2021 school year.
If you would like to place your name on the ballot for parent member or representative, please complete the lower portion of this letter and include one paragraph (optional) about why you would like to be part of the ELAC. This letter is due to the school office by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 17, 2020.
If you have any questions regarding ELAC, please contact the school office at (619) 656-6252.
Reminder: TMES Curriculum Night Tomorrow
September 10, 2020
*General Session at 5:00 p.m. via Microsoft Teams*
Teacher Session #1 at 5:30 p.m.: Join the Classroom Teacher Virtual Platform
Teacher Session #2 at 6:00 p.m.: Join the Classroom Teacher Virtual Platform
Link: Join Microsoft Teams Meeting
Desktop: Join a meeting without a Teams account
Mobile: Join a meeting without a Teams account