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November 13 Friday Update: Please Be Safe Over the November Recess; Much to Be Grateful and Thankful For

We made it. The November break begins today. It will be a week-long recess like we have never experienced before. Please remember to be vigilant, follow the physical/social distancing guidelines, and to wear a mask when out.

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WCCUSD, Safeway, Hill Physicians Medical Group, Blue Shield of California team to immunize students

WCCUSD partnered with Safeway, Hill Physicians Medical Group, and Blue Shield of California to help immunize 244 students of the more than 600 students who needed the required school immunization during the seven-hour drive-thru clinic.

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Student Meal Pickup For November Recess Available from 8 am to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19 at 15 Locations

WCCUSD Food Services will be distributing meal boxes and turkeys for students ages 18 years or younger from 8 am to 1 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 19 at the 15 school meal distribution locations.

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WCCUSD Board of Trustees Selects Leadership Associates To Find District's Next Superintendent

Community-wide survey on the qualities and characteristics of the next superintendent will be available on the District's website starting on Monday, Nov. 30.

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November 13 Friday Update: Immunization Drive, Redistrict Commission, Reopening plans

WCCUSD partners with Safeway, Hill Physicians Medical Group and Blue Cross Blue Shield to host a massive drive-thru school immunization clinic for over 700 students.

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National Election Results: Bay Area's Kamala Harris is First Woman, Indian-American, Black-American Vice President

Voting is power and you exercised that power in record numbers. Participation is the foundation of our working democracy and I want to thank each and every one of you for taking part both here locally and nationally. Voting matters. Your voice matters.

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November 5: Message from the Superintendent

After five years, WCCUSD Superintendent Matthew Duffy announces that the 2020-2021 School Year Will Be His Final Year; Looks Forward to Working With New Board to Find the Next Superintendent The District.

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October 30 Friday Update: Inside a Learning Suite at Michelle Obama School; Stay Safe this Weekend

We had an exciting week with the virtual grand opening of WCCUSD's newest school under a new name, the Michelle Obama School. Formerly known a Wilson Elementary, Michelle Obama School is one of the first flexible space schools in the Bay Area.

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Possibly PG&E Power Outage Update

PG&E could shut off power starting Sunday due to a major weather event, including winds of up to 70 miles per hour. Currently, there no WCCUSD schools in the affected areas.

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October 23 Friday Update: Michelle Obama School Grand Opening, School Reopening Discussion, Multipurpose Family Income Form

Board, District to discuss reopening at November 4 board meeting; Join us Thursday for virtual grand opening ceremony of the Michelle Obama School; Help with Multipurpose Family Income Forms

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October 16 Friday Update: Facilities Master Plan Community Survey; Week of the School Administrator

Superintendent's Friday Update: Happy Friday. This week we need you to take the Facilities Master Plan community survey, plus it's Week of the School Administrator; meet a few of WCCUSD's great administrators.

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October 9 Friday Update: Happy National Principals Month

Happy National Principals Month. I want to introduce you to three of WCCUSD's fantastic principals Kim Moses (Ohlone ES), Charlotte Betson (Mira Vista K8) and Kibby Kleiman (Pinole Valley HS). Thank you to all of WCCUSD's school leaders.

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Annual College Day Goes Virtual on Oct.10

Over 40 public and private colleges and universities will be represented at the Annual College Information Day for middle and high school students, including those within the UC system, California State University, institutions outside of the Golden State, historically black colleges and community colleges. Students can participate in workshops on admission requirements, completing applications, career exploration and more.

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October 2 Friday Update: Conditions Needed for WCCUSD To Re-Open School Buildings

Contra Costa County received good news related to COVID-19 with the state moving it from Purple to Red status, allowing more businesses and establishments to open. For WCCUSD to return to a phased-in school building reopening, all District zip codes must be in the Orange status and meet other criteria.

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September 25 Friday Update: Your Help With Multipurpose Family Income Form

We need your help. Please complete the Multipurpose Family Income Form, regardless of income. It is a key piece to the budget and supports services that directly benefit students. Every family should complete the form. For families that don't qualify, you enter your name, check one box and that is it. Qualifying families it's just a few more steps.

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September 18 Friday Update: Community Events; Facilities Master Plan Help; Redistricting Commission

We have a number of ways for the community, families, parents and students to get involved with the Facilities Master Plan's Prioritization Committee and Community Survey and Redistricting Commission.

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Meal Pick up Change

Meal distribution is from 8 am to 1 p.m. on Tuesday. Due to the unhealthy air quality, we have changed the pick up process. We are now asking that the adult picking up the meal please follow the new signs at the location and to honk their horn when they reach the designated pick up spot and a member from the Nutrition Services team will come out and distribute the meals.

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September 11 Friday Update: Wellness Fridays; End to a Strange and Difficult Week

The social emotional support for students, families and staff is of heightened importance in this distance learning environment and I want the community to know that resources and support are available through school health centers, school counselors, teachers, principals, school support staff and the District’s team led by Jodi Couick and new Special Education Director Kristen Hardy.

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September 4 Friday Update: Distance Learning Feedback; Race & Equity Work

We have concluded Week 3 of Distance Learning and we want to hear how we are doing. Please share your feedback through ThoughtExchange. We also began important work to address race and equity in the District and its impact on African American students, families and staff.

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USDA extends its summer meal program, allowing all students to pick up meals and snacks at no charge

WCCUSD will resume features of its summer meal program allowing all students 18 years or younger to pick up breakfast, lunch, supper and snacks at no charge from 8 am to 1pm on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 15 school locations in the District.

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