Welcome to our Distance Learning Resource Hub
This website contains a variety of resources to help students/parents navigate distance learning.
Parents and Students
Updates on 2020-2021 School Year
In an evolving situation, communication is vital. In addition to weekly communications provided by the District, NUSD will continue to inform families about updates as they become available.
COVID-19 Dashboard & General Information
We recently launched a COVID-19 dashboard that lists all positive cases for individuals who have been on Natomas Unified school sites/offices. Students and staff who are positive for COVID-19 but have not been on NUSD school sites/offices are not included in this tracker. You can access the dashboard here and learn about COVID testing, and safety protocols implemented districtwide.
Frequently Asked Questions for Transitional Reopening
We have developed a list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) regarding our Transitional Reopening Plan. Should you have a question that is not listed, please contact your child’s Virtual School Office. The FAQs will be updated as new questions arise.
Digital Backpacks
Parents, guardians and students are encouraged to explore their school’s personalized digital backpack. Each school’s digital backpack will be updated as information and resources become available. Please check back frequently for updates.
Virtual Tutoring and Wellness Center
NUSD’s Virtual Tutoring and Wellness Center is open and available to assist students and parents with online appointments for academic and social-emotional support, answers to health-related issues, and workshops for both students and parents. To provide flexibility for working parents, the center is open virtually after school on Mondays – Thursdays between 3-8 p.m., and Fridays between 3-5 p.m. To schedule an appointment or explore resources, visit the Virtual Tutoring and Wellness Center website.
Distance Learning Presentations
Getting Started Orientation Presentation
Comienzo Presentación de Orientación
Getting Started and Expectations | Empezando y Expectativas Generales
Google and Zoom | Google y Zoom
Tips for Successful Distance/Virtual Learning Environments | Consejos para el Aprendizaje de Educación Virtual a Distancia
Resources that Support our NUSD Families | Recursos para Apoyar a las Familias de NUSD
Process for Getting Answers to Questions or Concerns | Proceso para Obtener Respuestas a Preguntas y Preocupaciónes
The Parents Guide to Google Classroom
Accessing Your Google Classroom and Email
Accessing Online Programs through the Chromebook Homepage/Splash Page
Educational Resources
Please explore the link below for online enrichment resources for families to utilize. We will continue to add to this list as we identify additional resources. Most resources do not require a log-in, unless otherwise indicated.
Recreational Resources
Virtual Recreation and Resource Center – Mission Oaks Recreation & Park District
Virtual Programs – Sacramento Public Library
English Learners
Community Resources
Community Resources
Find resources available in Sacramento County.
NUSD Community Resources
Community Resource Guide | Guía de Recursos de la Comunidad
COVID Testing
Sacramento County Public Health is providing FREE COVID-19 testing for residents of the Natomas area. To make an appointment, visit https://natomasunified.org/covid-19-testing/.
Community Links
211 Sacramento
Access to Food
Shelter
SMUD: Be Safe & Stay Well – We’re Here for You
State and Federal Guidance
ACLU COVID-19 Guidance
CDE COVID-19 Guidance
Privacy/FERPA Laws
Office of CIvil Rights COVID-19 Guidance
US Dept. Ed COVID-19 Guidance
Cómo Hablar Con Su Hijo Sobre COVID-19
Acceso a la Comida
Acceso a Refugio
Informe de Orientación del Departamento de Educación de California
Health and Nursing Services
Health and Nursing Services
NUSD currently employs four credentialed school nurses who oversee health services at our school sites. Each school site is staffed by a District Nurse, or Registered Nurse, with a Masters degree, specialized training for the school environment and a credential in school nursing. NUSD school nurses train and oversee the Health Assistants at each site, supervise medication administration, design and oversee individualized health care plans, respond to emergencies, perform and/or monitor health screenings, consult with teachers, parents and others on health and safety issues, act as a liaison between physician, school and students, assist in special education issues, and connects families to health care resources. In addition to District Nurses, NUSD also provides a Health Assistant who is trained in first aid and CPR at each school site.
Foster/Homeless Youth
Foster/Homeless Youth
Find community resources available in the Sacramento area for homeless and foster families in need of additional support.
Virtual Calming Center
School psychologists from Natomas Unified have developed a Virtual Calming Center that includes resources for students including exercise, yoga, guided meditation, creative activities, games and more.
Psychological Services
Behavior Basics, Part 1
Behavior Basics Part 1
Behavior Basics Part 1 – Spanish
Behavior Basics Part 1 Narrated Version
Is My Child OK?
Social-Emotional Information & Strategies to Support your Children at Home (Part 1)
Social-Emotional Information & Strategies to Support your Children at Home – Spanish
Narrated Version: https://natomasunified.org/content/uploads/2020/04/Social-Emotional-Information-and-Strategies-Narrated.mp4
Resources for Getting Help
- Call or email your child’s teacher or case manager directly
- Tell a friend, teacher, principal- any trusted person- you need help
- Make a Social-Emotional Referral through the Natomas USD website: https://natomasunified.org/gethelp/
- Contact Care Solace for a community-based counseling referral: 1-888-515-0595 (https://caresolace.com/site/natomasfamilies/)
- Text Crisis Line: Text HOME to 741741 (https://www.crisistextline.org/)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Use the Mental Health Website to speak with your child’s social-emotional support provider and access other resources
- Call your school’s Virtual Office
- Contact The Department Virtual Office to connect to the District Office
After-School and Mentoring Programs
Athletics
On February 19, 2021, the California Interscholastic Federation (CIF) sent out a Memo with new, updated California Department of Public Health (CDPH) information in relation to high school Athletics. The new memo in addition to the new sport calendar are linked on the K-12 Athletics webpage.
Technical Resources
Internet Essentials Program with Comcast
Follow the links below to find instructions and tutorials on using student technology such as Chromebooks, Zoom, Google Classroom, and more:
Student Chromebook Resources
Video Conferencing Guides (Zoom and Google Hangouts)
G Suite Apps for Students
Here are some quick start guides to help you get started:
Chromebooks:
Chromebook Guide – English
Chromebook Guide – Spanish
Zoom Meetings:
How to Join a Zoom Meeting – iPad
How to Join a Zoom Meeting – Chromebook
How to Join a Zoom Meeting – Computer
Zoom Directions for Students – Spanish
HotSpots:
HotSpot Quick Guide – English
Hotspot Quick Guide – Spanish
Infinite Campus
Parents and Guardians can get access to real-time student information including grades, upcoming assignments, and attendance.
Digital Citizenship and Internet Safety
Free Meals to Anyone 18 and Under
Effective September 1, 2020, following USDA waivers, breakfast and lunch will be available for free to anyone 18 and under. No paperwork is required. Supper and Snack is available for free for sites that qualify.
Breakfast, Lunch, Supper, and Snack weekend and holiday meals will be available for pickup at Friday distributions. Based on current USDA waivers, students and parents (on their student(s) behalf) can pick up meals at any NUSD Mobile Meal Service location. Distribution times will be from 10:30 AM to 12:30 PM at the following locations:
American Lakes
Bannon Creek
Jefferson
Two Rivers
Leroy Greene
Natomas High
Natomas Charter
Natomas STAR
Natomas Park
Heron
Natomas Middle/ H. Allen Hight
Inderkum High
Witter Ranch
Westlake Charter
Paso Verde/NP3
Later Afternoon pickups are available from 5:00 pm-6:00 pm and have been strategically placed throughout the district at the following 5 locations in order to provide an option in each general region:
Two Rivers
Bannon Creek
Natomas Middle/ H. Allen High
Natomas High
Paso Verde/ NP3
These meals are offered to families at no charge and no paperwork is needed. Children do not have to be present but the parent/guardian can bring the following verification:
- Official letter/email from the children’s school that shows children as enrolled
- Individual student report card
- Attendance record from the Parent Portal
- Birth Certificate for children not in school
- Student ID Cards
Joey’s Food Locker
Joey’s Food Locker is providing free food for those in need every Friday. If you are in need or know a family in need of food, visit Joey’s Food Locker. This is a mobile pick up and a walk-up with social distancing. Joey’s Food Locker can only guarantee what they have in stock while supplies last.
Free food distribution EVERY Friday, 3:30-5:30 p.m.
Drive-thru style pick up preferred
Walk-up service limited
Natomas High School, 3301 Fong Ranch Road
School Year Calendar
WarmLine Workshops & Activities
WarmLine Family Resource Center has created a list of virtual activities and workshops for families. Online registration is required for all WarmLine activities and workshops. Please visit WarmLine’s Website for specific details.
Special Education
Distance Learning for Special Education Website | Sitio Web en Español
Psychological Services
Behavior Basics, Part 1
Behavior Basics Part 1
Behavior Basics Part 1 – Spanish
Behavior Basics Part 1 Narrated Version
Is My Child OK?
Social-Emotional Information & Strategies to Support your Children at Home (Part 1)
Social-Emotional Information & Strategies to Support your Children at Home – Spanish
Narrated Version: https://natomasunified.org/content/uploads/2020/04/Social-Emotional-Information-and-Strategies-Narrated.mp4
Resources for Getting Help
- Call or email your child’s teacher or case manager directly
- Tell a friend, teacher, principal- any trusted person- you need help
- Make a Social-Emotional Referral through the Natomas USD website: https://natomasunified.org/gethelp/
- Contact Care Solace for a community-based counseling referral: 1-888-515-0595 (https://caresolace.com/site/natomasfamilies/)
- Text Crisis Line: Text HOME to 741741 (https://www.crisistextline.org/)
- National Suicide Prevention Lifeline: 1-800-273-8255
- Use the Mental Health Website to speak with your child’s social-emotional support provider and access other resources
- Call your school’s Virtual Office
- Contact The Department Virtual Office to connect to the District Office
Distance Learning Archive
Start of Schools Special Education Webinars
Video (English)
https://drive.google.com/file/d/10UiHVPtCfqWalUq0hC34dN0DQUa0Ykky/view?usp=sharing
Slides (English)
https://drive.google.com/file/ d/1Vh63N8egeAuAc4UhwtYN- VrdHvcsd9fO/view?usp=sharing
Video (Spanish)
https://drive.google.com/file/ d/1-8DpSK7gZJ99z6zZOx_ w7ggDpPkHA2VS/view?usp=sharing
Slides (Spanish)
https://drive.google.com/file/ d/1vq7B0moO_ 0Fs2yNifyP0NPurLCwvcxPf/view? usp=sharing
Distance Learning Orientation for Special Education Families
Video de Orientación a Distancia para Educación Especial
Distance Learning Update for Special Education Video
Staff
Staff Wellness Resources
For self-care and wellness, parenting, mental health resources, and more visit the Staff Wellness website.
Professional Development Presentations
Distance Learning Teacher Orientation
Special Education for Teachers
Special Education for Classified
Technical Resources
Follow the links below to find instructions and tutorials on using technology such as Zoom, Google Classroom, GoGuardian, and more:
Video Conferencing Guides (Zoom and Google Hangouts)
G Suite Apps for Teachers
Approved List of Curriculum Software
Here are some quick start guides to share with your parents and students to help them get started:
Chromebooks:
Chromebook Guide – English
Chromebook Guide – Spanish
Zoom Meetings:
How to Join a Zoom Meeting – iPad
How to Join a Zoom Meeting – Chromebook
How to Join a Zoom Meeting – Computer
Memorandum of Understandings
For MOU’s and negotiation news, please visit this webpage.
Contact Us
District Virtual Department Offices
Natomas Unified School District Virtual Department Offices
Hours: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Technical Support for Families
STUDENT SUPPORT HOURS 8AM-4PM
Student Login and Software Support
Teachers will be the first point of contact for student login and student software support needs. Teachers or site staff who need assistance will submit a work order using the Track-it system. We have multiple tech staff members monitoring and responding to work orders daily.
Chromebook and Hotspot Support Device Support
Families/students should contact IT if they need technical support with their district issued device. Voicemails and emails will be monitored by the technology team.
- Chromebook Support – Technology support for students experiencing difficulties with the Chromebook.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (916) 567-5880 (leave voicemail)
- WiFi Support – Technology support for students experiencing difficulties with the hotspot.
- Email: [email protected]
- Phone: (916) 567-5880 (leave voicemail)
Virtual School Offices
Digital Backpacks

Early Learning

Elementary

K-8
