Willits Unified School District

Hello Parents. Vaccines for students aged 5-11 have been approved. If you would like to get your child vaccinated against COVID-19, you can call Baechtel Creek Medical Clinic at (707) 459-6861. Any students are welcome to receive the vaccine there, even if the child is not a patient of the clinic. We will share information on other vaccination options as it becomes available. Please remember this is optional. Thank you

Please see the attached letter from Superintendent Aldridge pertaining to immunizations.

Hello Parents. Please join us to discuss how to best use our COVID Recovery Funds. The meeting will be Monday, October 4 at 5:00 on Zoom. Click the link below to attend: https://zoom.us/j/96227788682?pwd=N0hlMnZVcTFFaTUwYVlib3htQk1Qdz09

In order to successfully increase funding to increase or improve educational opportunities for the students of Willits Unified it’s important to please complete the Educational Benefit Form every year. Please complete the Educational Benefit Form online here => https://willitsunified.rocketscanapps.com/default.aspx Without these forms completed, we may lose funding that directly supports our students' education. This form is also used to determine eligibility for participation in various programs including reduced or free fees for After School Education & Safety (ASES), waiver of fees for taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams, and other programs. It is crucial to have this form be filled out no later that October 25th 2021. Thank you!

Please join us, your input is appreciated!

Notice of Public Hearing

WUSD will follow the CDC guidelines regarding travel. If you are planning to travel or have recently traveled, please review the CDC guidelines found here: https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/travel-during-covid19.html

Please follow the link to see updated bus routes effective Monday, August 30, 2021. Link: http://willitsunifiedca.apptegy.us/o/WUSD/page/transportation--931

***Chromebook & iPad Insurance Update*** Worth Ave Group Please go to the following link to purchase your students device insurance. Insurance has a zero deductible and covers devices for the entire school year. Please follow the link here => www.worthavegroup.com/gpo/willits Your school sites will not be collecting money for insurance. You will need to purchase it online. Here's to a great year!! 2021/2022

Vaccination Opportunity:

Here is the CDC information on selecting an appropriate mask. https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prevent-getting-sick/about-face-coverings.html#print

Hello Parents. Please click the link below to read this letter updating our COVID safety precautions at all WUSD sites as a result of the recent surge caused by the Delta Variant. Thank you. https://5il.co/xg5m

Please read this letter from Joe Aldridge regarding vaccinations. Thank you. https://drive.google.com/file/d/1V0x7khExxqBrC7dc5mbZk-1T9JgKGIR5/view?usp=sharing

In order to successfully increase funding to increase or improve educational opportunities for the students of Willits Unified it’s important to please complete the Educational Benefit Form every year. Please complete the Educational Benefit Form online here => https://willitsunified.rocketscanapps.com/default.aspx Without these forms completed, we may lose funding that directly supports our students' education. This form is also used to determine eligibility for participation in various programs including reduced or free fees for After School Education & Safety (ASES), waiver of fees for taking Advanced Placement (AP) exams, and other programs.

Hello Parents. We are conducting a survey for interest in a COVID Vaccination clinic for students aged 12 and up before the start of school. If you are interested, please complete the form at this address: https://forms.gle/3j74sUaH9uQgLRFbA Thank you!

The WUSD Board approved our COVID Safety Plan last night. This plan will be updated as conditions and guidance changes. The plan can be found at this link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/19f5iytLEcpxgiJtRziUKH7i5LnzXh9G3/view?usp=sharing Please contact us with any questions.

The Public Health Officer has issued an order. Effective immediately, masks are required inside of all WUSD facilities, regardless of vaccination status. The health order can be found here: https://www.mendocinocounty.org/home/showpublisheddocument/43664/637593702356600000

Final Reminder: Please complete this survey regarding independent study by August 3. Thank you https://forms.gle/PNM8XpycPB6d8SaeA Hola padres Por favor complete esta encuesta sobre el estudio independiente antes del 3 de agosto. Gracias https://forms.gle/PNM8XpycPB6d8SaeA

Grade Change Application School Year 2020–2021 July 30, 2021 Dear Willits Unified High School Parents/Guardians and Students: This summer the state legislature passed Assembly Bill (AB) 104 which allows parents/guardians of high school students to change any letter grade from the 2020-2021 school year to a Pass or No Pass grade, as long as it does not negatively affect a student’s Grade Point Average (GPA). It is important to carefully consider this option as it may negatively impact admission to certain colleges and universities. With that in mind, if you are considering a grade change, please carefully review the list below of colleges/universities that will accept the Pass/No Pass grades. Please use the “Grade Change Application Form” below to request a grade change. The form is available electronically or a paper copy may be obtained at your student’s school office. Grade Change Application Form- https://www.cde.ca.gov/ci/gs/ps/documents/gradechange20form.pdf Important: The form must be submitted to your student’s school office no later than Monday, August 16, 2021. We are not allowed to accept late applications as per AB 104. The grade change will be made within 15 calendar days of the submission of the form. If you have any questions, please contact your student’s school. For the 2020–21 through 2023–24 school year, the following postsecondary institutions will accept, for admission purposes, a transcript with a Pass or No Pass grade instead of a letter grade for an applicant pursuant to Education Code Section 49066.5(b). Official Postsecondary Institutions: California State University, Bakersfield California State University Channel Islands California State University, Chico California State University, Dominguez Hills California State University, East Bay California State University, Fresno California State University, Fullerton Humboldt State University California State University, Long Beach California State University, Los Angeles California State University Maritime Academy California State University, Monterey Bay California State University, Northridge California State Polytechnic University, Pomona California State University, Sacramento California State University, San Bernardino San Diego State University San Francisco State University San José State University California Polytechnic State University, San Luis Obispo California State University San Marcos Sonoma State University California State University, Stanislaus Saint Mary's College of California Holy Names University Pitzer College University of La Verne Westmont College Santa Clara University University of Saint Katherine University of Southern California ArtCenter College of Design California Baptist University University of San Francisco La Sierra University University of California Mount Saint Mary's University

Reminder: Please complete this survey regarding independent study by August 3. Thank you https://forms.gle/PNM8XpycPB6d8SaeA Hola padres Por favor complete esta encuesta sobre el estudio independiente antes del 3 de agosto. Gracias https://forms.gle/PNM8XpycPB6d8SaeA