Mustang News
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Olinda Orientation 2020-21
We have a number of resources available for your online experience. View the orientation PowerPoint presentation to learn more about distance learning at Olinda. Click the headline to learn more.
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What’s Good, Olinda Families?
Here are your updates for the week of February 22nd through the 26th!
Black History month continues with our daily heroes- be sure to check them out on our school website!
Intradistrict Transfers are nearly closed for the year! And especially if you have a TK student and olinda is not your resident school- or know a family who are still on the fence because the district is still working on our re-opening plan, register now! Don’t wait- spots fill up. You can always change your plan later should you need to, register now to make sure your student has a spot in the fall.
Speaking of re-oipening plans- keep current with the WCCUSD board of education byu following them on youtube to catch the replays of meetings, as well as checking their webpage to see agendas for meetings upcoming.
The Olinda PTA is currently looking to fill executive board openings! Please take some time if you can to head on over to their website and read up on volunteer opportunities
Materials pickups will be Monday, Tuesday Wednesday from 8 to 10 am. Before stopping by- check to see that your teacher has items for you to pick up by contacting them via class dojo or email. When coming to pick items up- we ask that you please
- Wear a mask at all times.
- Enter through the parking lot and the marked gate
- Wait at the cones placed out for social distancing
- Know your student’s full name, grade, and teacher
- Exit with your items to the back, and then through the gate to the parking lot
If your Chromebook is not behaving as it should- first email rlee.gorton@wccusd.net (or reply to this email) and let us try and troubleshoot it first, then we can have a new one waiting if we can’t get it fixed. Remember, chromebooks need to be powered off fully from time to time, not just put into sleep mode. Chromebooks will search for new updates during a refresh and start up. As always, if you can’t make these times? Respond to this email and we’ll work something out.
As always, if you are not receiving the emails that accompany these phone calls, contact Ms Deyda in our front office dmendoza@wccusd.net and ask her about updating your powerschool information. Also please check the District, School and PTA websites regularly for fresh updates! Especially now as New Student Enrollment has started! Transfer student enrollment begins in February. The district also has Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, as well as an app available on the apple and google play stores.
Be good and be good at it!
Upcoming Events
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Monday
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Tuesday
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5:30 PM - 7:30 PM PTA Board Meeting
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Wednesday
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Thursday
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Friday
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March 10, 2021
6:30 PM - 11:00 PM School Board Meeting
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March 18, 2021
6:30 PM - 8:00 PM PTA General Association Meeting
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March 22, 2021
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March 23, 2021
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March 24, 2021
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6:30 PM - 11:00 PM School Board Meeting
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March 25, 2021
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March 26, 2021
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March 27, 2021
Administration
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Principal: Amandeep Randhawa
5855 Olinda Road
El Sobrante, CA 94803
P: 510-231-1452
Upcoming

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Virtual School Information Session Rescheduled for Thursday, March 11
The new Virtual School Information Session has been rescheduled for 6 p.m. on Thursday, March 11 via Zoom.
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February 24 Update: Help Bring Antoine Whittley Home; COVID-19 and Schools Listening Session; COVID-19 Prevention Program
Please continue help bring Kennedy High School Junior Antoine Whittley home. Please keep sharing social posts and volunteer to hand out flyers. Join us Friday at 6 p.m. for the COVID-19 and Schools Community Listening Session.
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WCCUSD, Board of Education Host Third Study Session on COVID-19 and Schools
The West Contra Costa Unified School District hosts its third COVID-19 and School Study Session today, Monday, February 22 at 6 p.m. via Zoom.
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Richmond Police, Kennedy Community Need Assistance Locating Missing Student Antoine Whittley
Kennedy Junior Antoine Whittley was last seen Wednesday, February 10 at approximately 8:30 p.m. exiting a rideshare vehicle on the Richmond/San Rafael Bridge. Richmond police have offered a $10,000 reward for information leading to the safe return of Antoine. Contact Detective K. Palma at 510-621-1276 with any information.
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Clarifying Friday's Community Message
I want to clarify that the school district hopes and expects to return to in-person instruction no later than this fall. There are many requirements that have to be met for every kid to return to school every day. Also, the experience will look different from traditional school.
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February 12 Friday Update: Staying Safe During the Break; Preparing and Planning; Richmond Promise Scholarship
Remember to follow the public health guidelines during the Presidents' Week Recess and wear a mask, practice social distancing, and wash your hands. WCCUSD seniors the Richmond Promise Scholarship deadlines are coming up. More reopening plans and preparation.
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Middle College, Pinole Valley host Virtual Information Sessions For Prospective Families
Middle College and Pinole Valley high school will host virtual information sessions via Zoom for prospective families on Wednesday and Thursday, respectively.
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February 5 Friday Update: Getting through the pandemic together and working on a collaborative plan that is safe for everyone.
Getting through the COVID-19 pandemic will require all of us working together and collaboratively. We have learned a lot over the past year about the virus, our system and ourselves. We all want the same thing--the safety, and well-being of students, loved ones, and ourselves. Let's continue to work together.
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WCCUSD Hosts Harvard Experts, Present Facilities Review and Discuss Community Survey at Second Study Session
The West Contra Costa Unified School District hosted its second Board Study Session on COVID-19 and School on Wednesday, Feb. 3 via Zoom and Facebook. Experts from Harvard presented about COVID-19 and schools and WCCUSD facilities were reviewed and the December Community Return to School Survey was discussed.
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Contra Costa County Education Leaders Push to Prioritize Teacher Vaccinations
Education leaders from Contra Costa County school districts, including West Contra Costa Unified School District, sent a joint letter to top county officials on Monday urging them to prioritize school district education workers for the COVID-19 vaccine.
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January 29 Friday Update: Pinole Valley News, Black History Month, Intra-District Transfers, COVID-19 Study Session
Pinole Valley was recognized by the College Board for its work in expanding access to AP Computer Science Principles to young women. Busy week ahead with the start of Black History Month, Intra District Transfers, COVID-19 and School Study Session 2.
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January 22 Friday Update: Youth Voice, COVID-19 and Schools, Virtual Option, Planning for Summer and Fall
The week of January 18 was filled with inspiring young people, both locally and nationally, plus we held an important Board Study Session on COVID-19 and Schools, announced a virtual school and are planning heavily for the summer and Fall of 2021.
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More than 800 attend WCCUSD's Virtual Board Study Session on COVID-19 and Schools
The West Contra Costa Unified School District hosted a Board Study Session on COVID-19 and School on Wednesday, Jan. 20 via Zoom, Facebook, and Twitter. The video of the session as well as the presentations are available by clicking the headline.
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WCCUSD Board to Host Study Session on COVID-19 and Schools
The West Contra Costa Unified School District is hosting a Board Study Session on COVID-19 and School at 5:30 pm, Wednesday, Jan. 20 via Zoom, Facebook, and Twitter.
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New Family Enrollment for the 2021-2022 School Year is Now Open
New family enrollment for families new to the West Contra Costa Unified School District, including transitional kindergarten and kindergarten is open and available online at www.wccusd.net/enrollment2021-2022.