Please click HERE for the COVID-19 Prevention Plan for Alamosa Park Elementary School.

Classic (in-person) Bell Schedule: Hand Washing, Recess, Lunch, Staggered Dismissal, & Physical Education

Alamosa Park Student Agreements (English) – COVID-19 Prevention Plan

Alamosa Park Student Agreements (Spanish) – COVID-19 Prevention Plan

Alamosa Park Family Handbook 2020-21

VUSD COVID-19 Annual Notification Supplement 

COVID-19 Decision Tree (English)

COVID-19 Decision Tree (Spanish)

VUSD Reopening Guidebook

Child Nutrition Services – Menu

ELEMENTARY FALL MENU | menú de otoño
Fall 2020 Menu: Elementary 
Menú Otoño 2020: Primaria 
Weekend Menus | Comidas de Fin De Semana

Nutrients Fall Menu 2020 – Elementary
Nutrients Fall Menu 2020 – Fruits, Vegetables, Drinks

Vision: Nurturing student leaders who explore, discover and connect to their world through Leadership, Engineering, the Arts, Design Thinking, and Science. Alamosa Park LEADS the way!

Mission: Provide a learning environment that cultivates leaders by engaging the heart and mind of every student and developing a spirit of empathy, creativity, perseverance, and collaboration.

2020-21 Olympic School Theme: Going for the Gold - Inspiring champion Leaders, Engineers, Artists, Designers, and Scientists. 

NEW School-Wide Daily Schedules:

Transitional Kindergarten & Kindergarten
Mondays: 8:00 a.m. - 12:50 p.m.
Tuesdays - Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 2:06 p.m.

Grades 1 - 5
Mondays: 8:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Tuesdays - Fridays: 8:00 a.m. - 2:16 p.m.

For a list of all community updates from VUSD Superintendent, Dr. Doyle, please scroll down. Thank you.
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10/16/20

Dear Alamosa Park Families,

I hope you and your family are doing well. As you may know, at the Thursday, 10/15/20 VUSD Board meeting, our school board elected to begin in-person learning for all of our classic-enrolled students on Tuesday, October 20, 2020. Please remember that all Virtual-enrolled student will continue with virtual learning. This email includes answers to some questions you may have; the Hand Hygiene, staggered dismissal and physical education schedule; student agreements, Family Handbook, and the COVID-19 Decision tree document.

Here are some recently asked questions from parents and answers I gave to our parents:

Can my child get breakfast and lunch at Alamosa Park?

Yes, breakfast and lunch are free for all students. Recently, our US Government approved that all student school meals are free through June 2021.

Are masks required for every student?

Yes, mask are required for every human being on our campus. Gaiters or scarfs will not meet the same standard of protection, and will not be allowed for our students.

What if my child forgets his mask or needs a mask to wear?

Principal Ruggles has many new, child-sized masks for our students who forget their mask or does not have one. Principal Ruggles will be checking to make sure that all students, teachers, staff, parents, and district workers are wearing masks. Every human on campus will be wearing masks throughout the school day. It is a good idea for students to begin practicing wearing masks at home this weekend so they will know what to expect when they are on school grounds starting Tuesday, 10/20. Students can remove their mask to eat food, drink, or after heavy exertion that requires student to take in volumes of oxygen.  

Will we be checking temperatures of students?

Yes, directly after entry to the gate, all students will have their temperature checked. All faculty also has their temperature checked every morning before school. Anyone who has 100 degree temperature or higher will be required to stay home and requested to seek medical attention. Please see the COVID-19 Decision Tree. After temperature check, students will report to the tables for breakfast or to a dedicated area on the blacktop to be seated with other students from their class.

Is there hand sanitizer in every classroom?

Yes. There is a big bottle of hand sanitizer in all classrooms and across campus rooms. Students will use hand sanitizer upon entry to school grounds every day and every time they enter their classroom. Students will also be washing their hands (soap & water) on a regular basis at sinks in their classrooms, in the bathroom facilities, or at one of the newly installed outside sinks.

During each recess and lunch time, are the lunch tables cleaned between each group every day?

Yes. Supervisors and custodians disinfect the tables between recesses and lunches. There is 30 minutes between student groups who arrive at the tables so there is sufficient time.

What is the maximum number of students for each class?

Grade level TK – 3: maximum is 26

Grade Levels 4 & 5: maximum us 34

With a full roster, how far apart will the students be seated? 

In our primary classes, there is 4 – 6 feet between students. In the upper grades, there is 3 – 5 feet between the students.

What should my child bring to school?

At a minimum, student should bring their backpack, device, power cord charger, and curriculum that teacher has asked students to bring back to their classroom. If your child has headphones, I would ask that they bring their headphones as well. Please consult with your child’s teacher for specific items to bring to campus.

Do classrooms have windows, air conditioning, and doors?

Yes, all Alamosa Park classrooms have windows on both sides of the classroom, air conditioning with new filters, and doors that are left open to assist with airflow.

When I am picking up my child at the end of the day, do I need my Identification Card?

Yes. The teachers and I are still in the process of getting to know all of our students and families. When you pick up your child in the afternoon, please have your identification on you so that we know you are the person who is listed in Aeries as one who has been authorized to pick up your child from school.
 

I recommend reading through the VUSD Reopening Guidebook for details about the reopening for Classic-enrolled students across VUSD – click HERE

• On the top of the webpage are the following documents
• Please click HERE for the COVID-19 Prevention Plan for Alamosa Park Elementary School.
   
• Classic (in-person) Bell Schedule: Hand Washing, Recess, Lunch, Staggered Dismissal, & Physical Education
• Alamosa Park Student Agreements (English) – COVID-19 Prevention Plan
• Alamosa Park Student Agreements (Spanish) – COVID-19 Prevention Plan 
• Alamosa Park Family Handbook 2020-21
• VUSD COVID-19 Annual Notification Supplement 
• COVID-19 Decision Tree (English)
• COVID-19 Decision Tree (Spanish)

Also, in order to have an organized dismissal of students, without large congregations of students, we will be following the dismissal schedule below:

Reminders from my previous email sent on Friday, 10/09/20:

Plans for Classic-enrolled students to return to in-person learning on Tuesday, 10/20/20:

I am most confident that Alamosa Park is very well prepared to open our classrooms to in-person learning for all of our 302 Classic-enrolled students. I am committed to sustaining the safety and health for all of our students and faculty. We also have 183 Virtual-enrolled students who will continue learning remotely. I would like to remind our community about the Alamosa Park COVID-19 Prevention Plan that outlines the safety and health measures that we have in place to ensure the safety and health for every student and faculty member. Please see the Alamosa Park COVID-19 Prevention Plan on the Alamosa Park webpage.

Among the many safety measures we have in place include:

• Large signs posted in classrooms and across campus that remind students to wear a face covering at all times (except when eating, drinking, or during heave physical exertion), wash hands regularly, and remain distanced as much as practicable. I have child-size face coverings for any student who forgets to wear one to school.
• Social-distance spots for seating at lunch tables and stand spots at various locations on the ground
• Rotational play zones during recess and lunch times so that students remain within their same class cohort
• Regular hand washing throughout the school day with soap, sinks, hand towels, or hand sanitizer in every classroom, office, bathroom, and even newly installed outside hand sinks
• Sustained school-wide sanitization throughout the school day and mid-morning times on all high-touch surfaces & throughout campus every evening.
• Student Temperature Checks: Starting next week with our Dual Language Immersion students, and when Classic-enrolled students return on 10/20, we will be begin assessing student temperatures with touchless thermometers just inside the gate area. Even though I am requesting that parents screen their child’s health every morning before school, all VUSD elementary schools will be implementing student temperature checks every day in the morning starting Tuesday, 10/20/20. Parents can assist us with this procedure by keeping your child home if your child is experiencing any COVID-19 related symptoms, especially a fever of 100 degrees or higher. Please see the San Diego County Health and Human Services - COVID-19 Decision Tree (linked below) for a list of the COVID-19 related symptoms and the required 10-day stay-at-home quarantine for any student or staff member who develops any symptom or tests positive and the 14-day stay-at-home quarantine for any student or staff member who has been in contact with a person who has tested positive for COVID-19.
• COVID-19 Decision Tree - English.pdf 
• COVID-19 Decision Tree - Spanish.pdf 
• Water bottles: Around campus, we have installed water filling stations which are designed for students to get water and bring their water bottle to their classroom or lunch area. Please remind your child to bring their water bottle to school. Thank you for your consideration.
• During morning drop-off and afternoon pick-up times, please remember that everyone is required to wear a face covering and abide by the distancing protocol. Please remember that students in grades TK – 2 will enter and exit through the primary gate which is adjacent to the kindergarten playground and students in grades 3-5 will enter and exit through the intermediate gate which is located by room 24 on west side of parking lot. Please see the map below for details:
• Alamosa Park Drop off Pick up map 20.21 English & Spanish.pdf 
• Principal Ruggles to visit every student in every classroom: On Tuesday, 10/20, in order to be sure that all students understand the importance of following safety and health guidelines, I will be visiting each classroom to share the Alamosa Park Student Agreements booklet that lists the rules that all VUSD elementary students will be following upon return to in-person learning. Please see the student agreements below:
• Alamosa Park COVID-19 Student Agreements - English.pdf 
• Alamosa Park COVID-19 Student Agreements - Spanish.pdf 
• All of our students will also receive a paper copy of these agreements. Thank you to all of our students for following these agreements and expectations.
• New Bell Schedule - Please click HERE for the new bell schedule that begins on Tuesday, October 20, for all Classic-enrolled & Dual Language Immersion in-person students.

Virtual PTA Fall Scholastic Book Fair (October 12 – 25)

Please consider purchasing a book for your child by attending the Virtual PTA Fall Scholastic Book Fair. Starting Monday, 10/12/20 and ending Sunday, 10/25/20, please click HERE to visit the Virtual Alamosa Park PTA Fall Book Fair.

• Payment Method – Credit Card Only, Standard Shipping Direct to Alamosa Park Family Homes; Free Shipping on Orders over $25
• Please note that the book fair LINK will not be activated until Monday, 10/12/20.

Thanks for considering attending the virtual book fair.

Red Ribbon Week 10/26 – 10/30/20 

October is dedicated to focusing on healthy, drug-free lives – Saying No to Drugs! This year we will not be hosting school-wide rallies or parades, but we will be celebrating our dedication to drug-free, healthy lives by dressing up for Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days. 

10/26 – 10/30 Red Ribbon Week – Spirit Days

• Monday, 10/26 - Wear Red Day - Kick off to Red Ribbon Week!
• Tuesday, 10/27 - Crazy Sock Day - Sock it to drugs. 
• Wednesday, 10/28 - WAVE Pact Wednesday - My Team is Drug Free - Wear College or Team Gear or Jersey 
• Thursday, 10/29 - Western Day - Give Drugs the Boot.
• Friday, 10/30 - Pajama Day - Follow your dreams - Don’t do drugs.

Please feel free to contact me at any time for any questions (760-940-0700 x49001 / kyleruggles@vistausd.org).

Thank you for your continued support of your student at Alamosa Park Elementary School. Students, please continue "Going for the Gold" and Go Hawks!

Sincerely,

Principal Ruggles

(760) 940-0700 x49001

Upcoming Dates to Know:

• Friday & Monday, 10/16 & 10/18: Abbreviated (1-Hour) live / synchronous learning for all Classic-enrolled students in order to provide teachers with time, planning, and set-up of classroom environment for in-person student learning
• 10/26 – 10/30 Red Ribbon Week – Spirit Days
  • Monday, 10/26 - Wear Red Day - Kick off to Red Ribbon Week!
  • Tuesday, 10/27 - Crazy Sock Day - Sock it to drugs. 
  • Wednesday, 10/28 - WAVE Pact Wednesday - My Team is Drug Free - Wear College or Team Gear or Jersey 
  • Thursday, 10/29 - Western Day - Give Drugs the boot.
  • Friday, 10/30 - Pajama Day - Follow your dreams - don’t do drugs.
• Sunday, 11/01 – Daylight Saving Time Ends – Fall back one hour
• Wednesday, 11/11 – Veteran’s Day – No School
• Wednesday – Friday, 11/25 – 11/27 – Fall Break (No School)
• Thursday & Friday: 12/03 & 12/04 Student Picture Days (Virtual & Classic) – schedule and plan will be communicated to all of the AP community
• 12/08 – 12/11: Parent Conferences (Minimum Day Schedule)

Please join the APE Foundation & PTA!

Our fantastic parent groups, APEF & PTA are working so well together for all of our students, faculty, and community. I would like to encourage all of the Alamosa Park community and faculty to consider joining both of our parent groups. Let’s make this a big year by supporting our students and joining our parent groups, while we “Go for the Gold”! Thank you for your consideration.

Alamosa Park Education Foundation (APEF) Membership Drive:

APEF Membership form is attached below. Please consider filling out the form and email to: alamosaedfoundation@gmail.com. Form can also be given to Alamosa front office. Here is the APEF website information as well:http://www.alamosaedfoundation.com/

APEF Membership Form 2020 - English.pdf 

APEF Membership Form 2020-Espanol.pdf 

Alamosa Park PTA Membership Drive: 

The Alamosa Park PTA is conducting their PTA membership drive for the month of October. Our PTA has set a goal of 100 memberships. Please click on the link below to join the Alamosa Park PTA. Thank you for your consideration. 

https://jointotem.com/ca/oceanside/alamosa-park-elementary-pta

For more information related to school reopening plans,

• Please click HERE for the school reopening page,
• HERE for Learning Models,
• HERE for Elementary School Instructional Information,
• HERE for VUSD School Reopening – Frequently Asked Questions,
• HERE for the Sample Elementary School teaching and learning schedule.

Please note that while this schedule does not illustrate the specific time for each portion of the instructional day, it does show the daily time frame for each portion for the day, including live (synchronous) learning, and recorded or independent learning (asynchronous) learning. After the school year begins, your child’s teacher will be communicating times for learning on our new learning Management System, Canvas.

What is CANVAS?

Alamosa Park teachers will be using a new learning management system (LMS) called Canvas. The goals of the system are to include more clearly established conditions for student learning, to improve outcomes for student learning, and to increase student-teacher-parent engagement. Another strength of this robust LMS is that assignments are listed in precise order; as students finish the first assignment, they click “next” for the following assignment. All learning is linked in one place. Canvas replaces Google Classroom as the online interface for students that we used in the spring. Students will access Canvas through Cloud Connect. We are looking forward to students, staff, and parents using Canvas for student learning.

Canvas tutorial for parents

Canvas tutorial for students

VUSD Device Cost Replacement Coverage

VUSD offers a device cost replacement coverage that is optional for parents / guardians to purchase for their child’s device. The plan will protect the device against ACCIDENTAL DAMAGE, THEFT, FIRE, FLOOD, NATURAL DISASTERS, POWER SURGE and VANDALISM. This plan will provide full replacement cost coverage and will protect the item on and off school grounds for a cost of $20. Device Cost Replacement Plan is valid for the 2020-21 school year. All parents wanting to purchase the device coverage will need to access the VUSD online Web Store. Thank you for considering cost replacement coverage for your child’s school-issued device.

VUSD Web Store link: https://vusd.myschoolcentral.com

VUSD - Directions to Register and Pay by Credit Card - ENGLISH.pdf 

VUSD - Directions to Register and Pay by Credit Card_SPANISH.pdf 

Health Order Information (SD County and California Public Health Officials & CDC)

The community of Vista, including our Alamosa Park, bases many decisions on guidelines established by San Diego County and California public health officials. These agencies have issued orders to prevent the spread of the new coronavirus disease, or COVID-19.

Information and updates from San Diego County health officials change frequently so please consult their website for the latest information.

The federal government's Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has posted guidance and recommendations on how to protect yourself and prevent the spread of COVID-19. Please HERE to access the information.

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Recent Community Updates from VUSD Superintendent, Dr. Matt Doyle:

10/20/20

Esteemed Parents and Staff, 

The Vista Classic students returned to in-person learning today. It was really great to see them on campuses all across the district. We will be sending out periodic updates on the status of the Vista Classic reopening so that parents and staff have a good understanding of how it is going. Thank you again for your support in making Vista Classic a reality for over 9,000 students in Vista Unified. Click on the Community Update below.

Community Update - October 20, 2020

10/19/20

Esteemed Parents and Staff,

This is a special Community Update focusing on the Vista Classic school reopening set for tomorrow, October 20th. We have included a School Reopening Guide Book and a brief video for parents and students, a health update on the status of the virus in San Diego County, and an official thank you to all of the essential workers who have supported our community during this challenging time. Click on the link below for details.

Community Update - October 19, 2020

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10/12/20

Esteemed Parents and Staff,

We have completed over five weeks of Vista Virtual school already. Thank you for your patience, grace, and support as we settle into the new virtual learning format.

We are now nearing the launch date for Vista Classic - October 20th. I am sensitive to the fact that this is a momentous next step and has caused excitement for some and anxiety for others. Please know that it is not our desire to cause unnecessary stress and anxiety; however, it is our goal to fulfill our obligation to provide a pathway for students to get back to school for in-person learning.

This Community Update highlights our preparation for the Vista Classic launch. It also includes a reminder that the school board is committed to transparency and community engagement. The school board will be holding the next board meeting live and in-person at Foothill Oak Elementary School on October 15, 2020. During this meeting, the board will revisit the school reopening plan, listen to the community, and discuss any adjustments they feel necessary in preparation for the official launch on October 20, 2020. Please visit the district webpage for details about the board meeting. We will also be broadcasting the meeting through live streaming.  

Please click on the link below to view the Community Update.

Community Update - October 12, 2020

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09/25/20
Esteemed Parents and Staff,

We have good news. San Diego County will remain in the Red Tier of the California Monitoring System. This means that our Vista Classic learning model is still on track for the October 20, 2020 start. Please find more details in the Community Update. We have also included a new Vista Works for You video highlighting progress on the Measure LL Facility Bond projects.

09/18/20
Esteemed Parents and Staff,

Due to recent developments in the health and safety guidelines from the California Department of Public Health, we have created a Community Update to keep you fully informed. Please click on the link below for details.

Community Update

09/08/20
Esteemed Parents and Staff,

Welcome back to school!  We are excited to launch our new school year this week. Today’s Community Update will highlight our latest Vista Works for You video with a message for every board member and me. We have also included a series of contact information for parents to use as they work with their students to get connected to technology, the internet, and the new learning management system called Canvas. Please join us in making this school year great for all students.

09/01/20
Esteemed Parents and Staff,

We have put together another great Community Update. Please click on the link below for details. Please stay safe.

Click this link for the Community Update.

08/25/20
Esteemed Parents and Staff,

Please find attached to this email the next Community Update. We are launching the Vista Institute for Parents website today. Please stay safe. 

Click this link for the Community Update.

08/18/20
Esteemed Parents and Staff,

Please find attached to this email the next Community Update. We have included in this edition a link to our latest Vista Works for You video highlighting Instructional Programs. Please stay safe. 

Click this link for the Community Update

08/12/20
Esteemed Parents and Staff,

Please find attached to this email the next Community Update. We have included in this edition a link to our latest Vista Works for You video highlighting Health and Safety Programs. Please stay safe. Click this link for the Community Update.

07/28/20 Esteemed Parents, 

We continue to make progress developing and implementing a school reopening plan that addresses our dual obligation to protect the health and safety of students and staff and provide a high quality, engaging education for all students. 

Please find below the latest Community Update. This update includes detailed next steps related to the decisions the school board made during the board meeting last week. We anticipate starting the registration process for Vista Classic or Vista Virtual on Thursday, July 30, 2020. 

Community Update Link

07/20/20
Esteemed Parents and Staff, 

We have completed another Community Update to share the latest information we received from Governor Newsom last Friday, July 17, 2020. The Governor's latest order will cause all schools in San Diego County to shift to a virtual learning model until the county is removed from the COVID-19 state monitoring list. Please review the details outlined in the Community Update below. 

Please stay safe. 
Link to Community Update

06/15/20
Esteemed Community Members, Students and Staff,

We will continue to provide periodic Community Updates during the summer weeks. They may be more spread out as we gather information to share. We will also keep all Community Updates posted on the Vista web page for quick reference. Please enjoy your summer and stay safe.

Click here for the Community Update

Sincerely, 

Dr. Matt Doyle

Superintendent of Schools 

Vista Unified School District

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Fall 2020 Instructional Design web page: Please click HERE

Health & Safety Community Updates: Please click HERE

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Dual Language Program (90 / 10 Model)

Alamosa Park (AP) Elementary School is proud to offer 90 / 10 Dual Language (DL) Program option for students in Kindergarten and Grade 1 starting the 2020-21 school year. Based on feedback from AP families during fall and winter DL Parent Community Forums, AP has selected the one-way 90 / 10 DL model, with 90% of the instructional time dedicated to Spanish language development and 10% to English. These classes will be self-contained with the teacher providing the instruction to the same students for all instructional minutes. If your child will be in Kindergarten or Grade 1 during 2020-21 school year, and you are interested in your child being in the DL Program at Alamosa Park, please visit our front office for a DL interest survey form. If you have any questions about DL, please contact Principal Ruggles at (760) 940-0700 x49001 or kyleruggles@vistausd.org. 

CAASPP 2019 – Academic Achievement at Alamosa Park

Since the October 2019 public release of the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) scores for spring 2019, we have been able to generate a report that demonstrates how well Alamosa Park students are performing in English Language Arts (ELA) and Math as determined by the CAASPP. 

Alamosa Park is proud of the exemplary record of student achievement. During April and May every year, students in grades 3, 4 & 5 take the CAASPP, which measures student performance of CA State Standards. Students in grades TK, K, 1, and 2 do not take the CAASPP. The 2019 CAASPP shows that our students are performing among the top schools in VUSD. The chart below illustrates CAASPP average results for ELA and Math for students from Alamosa Park, VUSD Elementary School Average, and VUSD Similar Schools.

                                                               CAASPP 2019 - English Language Arts (ELA)

                                                                        CAASPP 2019 - Mathematics

 Summary:

• 65.7% of Alamosa Park students that were assessed “met” or “exceeded standards in ELA
• 57.7% of Alamosa Park students that were assessed “met” or “exceeded standards in ELA
• The percentage of students who met or exceeded standard in ELA is .1% higher than those results at VUSD Similar Schools
• The percentage of students who met or exceeded standard in math is 2.1% lower than those results at VUSD Similar Schools
• When compared to all VUSD schools, Alamosa Park students are performing higher in ELA and math.

As a result of this increase in student learning and consistent high learning expectations, Alamosa Park met the requirements to receive “Honor Roll School” status by Educational Results Partnership for the past four years.

Please click HERE to access the California Department of Education website for the California dashboard that highlights a variety of metrics for each school in California and click HERE for the Alamosa Park school dashboard.  

Parking Lot Safety

I would like to thank our community for continuing to practice safety during every student drop-off and pick-up time period. Please continue to drive slowly, proceed with caution, and our faculty will assist students entering vehicles safely. I would like to remind parents to not leave your car unattended unless you parking in a parking space. If you are picking up your child at the Alamosa Park parking lot, do not park in the center of lot since this area is a thoroughfare for vehicles entering and exiting the lot. The solar panel carport construction is now completed. I greatly appreciate the patience and support from everyone. 

WAVE – Pact Wednesdays

In an effort to promote student interest and engagement in college after high school, all VUSD schools participate in WAVE – pact Wednesdays. On “We are Vista Everyday” (WAVE) – pact Wednesdays, we encourage all students, faculty, and parent volunteers to wear college gear. Thank you for considering to participate in wearing college gear every Wednesday.

Go Hawks!

Kyle Ruggles, Ed.D.

Principal, Alamosa Park Elementary School

(760) 940-0700

kyleruggles@vistausd.org