Greetings TMES Families,

Below, you will find the school-wide events for the week of November 30, 2020, and important school information.

Weekly Schedule of Events

Important Reminders/Information:

PTC See’s Candy Fundraiser: Click here to help out our school with the PTC See’s Fundraiser.

Do you need food for the holiday season? Below, you will find a few resources for your family.

• SD 211- https://211sandiego.org/holiday-assistance/
• Pantry List:http://sandiegofoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Super-Pantry-List-November-2020-Updated-November-13.pdf
• November Daily Food Distribution Calendar: http://sandiegofoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Neighborhood-Distribution-Program-List-Nov-2020.pdf
• San Diego Hunger Coalition: https://www.sandiegohungercoalition.org/hunger-free-kids
• South Bay Community Services: https://southbaycommunityservices.org/free-food-for-families-in-need/
• City of Chula Vista: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showdocument?id=20748

Parenting During Distance Learning Presentation Video: Did you miss the Parenting During Distance Learning Presentation? If so, you can watch the presentation by clicking this link. I encourage all families to watch this presentation and learn how to support their families.  https://vimeo.com/475622834

Eastlake Education Foundation: Effective November 1, 2020, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is not connected to the Eastlake Educational Foundation (EEF). Click here to learn more about EEF. EEF provides financial resources to schools in Eastlake for technology and STEAM. Learn more at eefkids.org.

Supplies Distribution: If you did not pick-up instructional supplies, we will have a team member available Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in front of the mural area daily. When arriving to pick-up supplies, place a sign in the right front window with your child’s first name, last name, grade level, and teacher.

Enrollment: Complete the online enrollment form. All parents must complete this form per child. Click here to complete the link.

Selection of Learning Option: Did you complete the Selection of Learning Option Survey? If not, please complete one form per child enrolled at TMES. CVESD would like to know how many families want to send their children back to in-person instruction, and how many will opt to remain in the distance learning virtual format? Please complete this form. If you have already done so, thank you.

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, if there is a new for a device. Device Request Form

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.

COVID Testing: CVESD Safe! – Testing locations/Regional host school sites for third and final round of testing in the first phase of our partnership with Kahala Biosciences. Click here to schedule an appointment or cut and paste the following into your web browser:
https://kahalabiosciences.com/cvesd-safe/

Have a great week Mustang families!

TMES

Treat yourself to the yummiest candy on earth, and support our Thurgood Marshall Winter Candy Fundraiser event at the same time!

Shop online by clicking the link https://www.yumraising.com/secure/thurgoodmes_marshall_ptc_winter_fundraiser69/ca ndy?h=Ami_Pro3223&c=fb9347

If clicking on the link does not work, copy and paste the URL.

Help our TMES PTC reach our fundraising goals.

Here’s to achieving sweet success!

Thurgood Marshall PTC

Check out EEF live today and tomorrow for the Come Together Community Campaign Rally.

 https://www.facebook.com/EEFKids

Greetings TMES Families,

Please review the message that was sent out to staff and families on the evening of Tuesday, November 18, 2020.

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District, Teachers Reach Tentative Agreement on Possible Return to School

Dear Parents/Guardians:

I am pleased to announce that we have reached a Tentative Agreement with Chula Vista Educators (CVE), which is the teachers’ bargaining unit, regarding “Working Conditions During the COVID-19 Pandemic.”

This includes a possible return to “hybrid” in-person instruction in mid-to-late January —provided that all health and safety conditions are met, and San Diego County returns to the “red” level as defined in the state’s tiered system. The county is currently in the most restrictive “purple” tier. Restrictions under the “purple” tier took effect just after midnight Saturday. As part of our tentative agreement with CVE, our District can reopen to in-person instruction in a “hybrid” instructional format—meaning a limited number of students return to school in cohorts that alternate with other students who are participating in distance learning. Parents will have the option to keep their child(ren) in distance learning for the remainder of 2020-21 school year.

We are working with teachers on what the hybrid model would look like and hope to have an update about our progress soon. The earliest a hybrid model could be implemented is mid-to-late January 2021. Two-week notice will be provided to parents and staff members in advance of such a return. Even as our District waits for the region’s COVID19 rates to lower, the District will continue to fortify its safety plan and ensure all health and safety measures are in place, including enhanced ventilation in school classrooms and buildings.

With that in mind, our District will methodically expand the number of students who can return to in-person instruction, building upon the Distance Learning Support Program for families of students most in need of support. The language in the tentative agreement will allow teachers and other certificated employees to volunteer to work in person with a stable cohort of students from their class, (no more than 16 individuals in the cohort and no more than eight individuals per day)—even while the county remains in the purple tier. Teachers who volunteer to return to work in person during this period can do so as soon as agreed-upon safety measures are in place. Priority will be given to high-needs students based on the following criteria:

• Foster and Homeless Youth.
• Students with an Individualized Education Plan or 504 Plan who are struggling to meet academic goals or grade-level standards.
• English Learners with an ELPAC level of one or two; or who are classified as or at risk of becoming Long-Term English Learners.
• Students who are performing significantly below grade level.

I especially want to thank parents for the incredible patience and support maintained throughout this process. I know that school closures have been an incredible strain on many households. Please know that, together with our teachers, our entire system is working collaboratively to see students back on our campuses as quickly as possible and in the safest manner possible. I wish you a safe and happy Thanksgiving Break!

Warm regards,

Francisco Escobedo, Ed.D.

Superintendent

Picture Day is Coming………….

We are excited to announce that we will have two opportunities for Thurgood Marshall students to have their picture taken.

On Wednesday, December 2nd, and Friday, December 4th between 1:30-4:30 p.m.

See the attached flyer and the link below to sign-up for a time.

Marshall Picture Day Flyer 2020

https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0D4AA5AB2AAAFDCE9-tmes

Greetings TMES Families,

Below, you will find the school-wide events for the week of November 16, 2020, and important school information.

Weekly Schedule of Events

Important Reminders/Information:

Do you need food for the holiday season? Below, you will find a few resources for your family.

• SD 211- https://211sandiego.org/holiday-assistance/
• Pantry List:http://sandiegofoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Super-Pantry-List-November-2020-Updated-November-13.pdf
• November Daily Food Distribution Calendar: http://sandiegofoodbank.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/Neighborhood-Distribution-Program-List-Nov-2020.pdf
• San Diego Hunger Coalition: https://www.sandiegohungercoalition.org/hunger-free-kids
• South Bay Community Services: https://southbaycommunityservices.org/free-food-for-families-in-need/
• City of Chula Vista: https://www.chulavistaca.gov/home/showdocument?id=20748

Happy Native American Heritage Month: November is National Native American Heritage Month. Click here to learn more about National Native American Heritage Month.

Parenting During Distance Learning Presentation Video: Did you miss the Parenting During Distance Learning Presentation? If so, you can watch the presentation by clicking this link. I encourage all families to watch this presentation and learn how to support their families.  https://vimeo.com/475622834

Eastlake Education Foundation: Join the EEF Community Campaign Rally on November 19-November 20, 2020. Effective November 1, 2020, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is not connected to the Eastlake Educational Foundation (EEF). Click here to learn more about EEF. Read the welcome letter from the EEF Board on the blog. We are excited about this opportunity for TMES. Please help us raise funds for technology through Eastlake Educational Foundation! EEF provides financial resources to schools for technology and STEAM. Please be sure to tune into this event! Learn more at eefkids.org.

Supplies Distribution: If you did not pick-up instructional supplies, we will have a team member available Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in front of the mural area daily. When arriving to pick-up supplies, place a sign in the right front window with your child’s first name, last name, grade level, and teacher.

Enrollment: Complete the online enrollment form. All parents must complete this form per child. Click here to complete the link.

Selection of Learning Option: Did you complete the Selection of Learning Option Survey? If not, please complete one form per child enrolled at TMES. CVESD would like to know how many families want to send their children back to in-person instruction, and how many will opt to remain in the distance learning virtual format? Please complete this form. If you have already done so, thank you.

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, if there is a new for a device. Device Request Form

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

BALANCING SCREEN TIME WITH YOUR KIDS (Eng)

Event:  “Balancing Screen Time with Your Kids”

Date:  Tuesday, November 17

Time:  6:00 – 7:00 PM

Presenter:  Arlene Pellicane, Chula Vista resident & nationally-recognized author

Virtual Platform:  ZOOM Link: https://bit.ly/cvesdscreentime

Topics covered:

1. All tech is not created equal.
2. Why are certain technologies more dangerous to your child’s development than others?
3. What is happening in my child’s brain when s(he) is playing a video game?
4. How can you introduce screen-free activities after school?
5. What questions should you ask before giving your child a smartphone or allowing social media?
6. You are more influential than you think –  the power of a parent to guide a child successfully through the pandemic!

*No School Tomorrow*

Tomorrow, November 11, 2020, is Veterans Day.

 Distance learning will resume on Thursday, November 12, 2020.

Remember to thank a Veteran for their service.

Greetings TMES Families,

Below, you will find the school-wide events for the week of November 9, 2020, and important school information.

Weekly Schedule of Events

Date	Event	Special Notes
Monday, November 9, 2020	Child Nutrition Services (CNS) will distribute Free Grab and Go breakfast and lunch every Monday for families 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 Selection of Learning Option Survey
Tuesday, November 10, 2020		Read with your child/children. Selection of Learning Option Survey
Wednesday, November 11, 2020	No School- Legal Holiday -Veterans Day Thank you to all of our Veteran families. We appreciate your service and dedication.	Selection of Learning Option Survey Ask your child about their Achieve 3000, I-Ready, and/or Smarty Ants goals.
Thursday, November 12, 2020	Coffee with the Principal at 5 p.m. Topic: Zones of Regulation. Click the link below to join. Join Microsoft Teams Meeting	Selection of Learning Option Survey
Friday, November 13, 2020	9 a.m. ELAC Click here to join the meeting Wear your Mustang gear.

Important Reminders/Information:

Happy Native American Heritage Month: November is National Native American Heritage Month. Click here to learn more about National Native American Heritage Month.

Parenting During Distance Learning Presentation Video: Did you miss the Parenting During Distance Learning Presentation? If so, you can watch the presentation by clicking this link. I encourage all families to watch this presentation and learn how to support their families.  https://vimeo.com/475622834

Eastlake Education Foundation: Effective November 1, 2020, Thurgood Marshall Elementary School is not connected to the Eastlake Educational Foundation (EEF). Click here to learn more about EEF. Read the welcome letter from the EEF Board on the blog. We are excited about this opportunity for TMES. Please help us raise funds for technology through Eastlake Educational Foundation! EEF provides financial resources to schools for technology and STEAM. Please be sure to tune into this event! Learn more at eefkids.org.

Supplies Distribution: If you did not pick-up instructional supplies, we will have a team member available Monday-Friday 9 a.m. – 12 p.m. in front of the mural area daily. When arriving to pick-up supplies, place a sign in the right front window with your child’s first name, last name, grade level, and teacher.

Enrollment: Complete the online enrollment form. All parents must complete this form per child. Click here to complete the link.

Selection of Learning Option: Did you complete the Selection of Learning Option Survey? If not, please complete one form per child enrolled at TMES. CVESD would like to know how many families want to send their children back to in-person instruction, and how many will opt to remain in the distance learning virtual format? Please complete this form. If you have already done so, thank you.

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, if there is a new for a device. Device Request Form

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