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.

Recent Updates:

• CIF Statement Regarding 2020-21 Sports Calendar and Bylaw Modifications (July 20, 2020)
• Governor Gavin Newsom Lays Out Pandemic Plan for Learning and Safe Schools (July 17, 2020)
• Sacramento County schools are starting the school year in Distance Learning (July 15, 2020)
• Reopen Natomas Unified Plan v1 (June 26, 2020)
• Phased Return to Athletics in NUSD (June 17, 2020)

Parents, guardians and students are encouraged to explore their school’s personalized digital backpack to find daily schedules, Principal’s welcome letters, technical support, and more. Each school’s digital backpack will be updated as information and resources become available. Please check back frequently for updates.

Textbook and Chromebook Distribution Information

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

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.

List of Educational Resources

Virtual Recreation and Resource Center – Mission Oaks Recreation & Park District

Sample daily schedule (credit by Jessica McHale Photography)

Distance Learning for Preschool will be utilizing online videos and video chats to interact and provide educational and social experiences for preschool students. To learn more, visit the Distance Learning for Preschool website.

Distance Learning for English Learners Website

NUSD Community Resources
Community Resource Guide | Guía de Recursos de la Comunidad

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

We are excited to launch our NUSD Summer At-Home Learning Website. The website is designed for students currently in grades TK-8. Each grade level page contains optional resources and tasks that highlight necessary skills and knowledge to prepare students for the next grade level. Some of the tasks and resources include creative writing prompts, various websites for reading material, self-selected research projects, and math units that focus on topics that were covered during the latter part of this school year. There are also websites to explore related to science, history/social science, PE, art, music, and more.  We will continue adding new resources and ideas within the next couple of weeks. We hope you enjoy these optional distance learning activities!

If you have questions about the website, please contact [email protected] or [email protected].

Summer At-Home Learning Website

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

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

Parents and Guardians can get access to real-time student information including grades, upcoming assignments, and attendance.

Help Desk and Password Reset
Sign in to Infinite Campus

Common Sense Media | Common Sense Media Latino
Digital Citizenship
Cyber Bullying
Safety, Privacy & Security (grades 6-12)
Family Contract for Internet Safety

NUSD Community,

We are pleased to announce that we will be able to continue providing summer meals through August 26th, the day before the first day of school at all but three of our designated mobile curbside pick-up locations. Since Natomas Charter, STAR Academy, and Westlake Charter begin the school year on August 12th, their summer feeding will continue through August 11th, as part of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) extension of waivers for summer meals.

As a reminder, these meals are available for free to anyone 18 years and under regardless of what school they attend. No paperwork is required. Parents can pick up meals for their children as long as they provide any one of the documentations below. The meals include breakfast and lunch and are distributed Monday – Friday between 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. at the sites listed in the attached flyer.  Weekend meals are distributed on Fridays.

If a child is not present with a parent/guardian during pickup, we recommend that the parent/guardian provide the following documentation for pickup:

• Official letter/email from children’s school that shows children as enrolled
• Individual student report cards
• Attendance record from the Parent Portal
• Birth Certificate for children not in school
• Student ID Cards

Please remember to remain in your vehicle to be served and to adhere to the 6 feet social distancing rule if you require a walk-up service. We will be happy to serve you!

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.

2020-2021 Annual School Calendar

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 for Special Education Website | Sitio Web en Español

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 Orientation for Special Education Families

Video de Orientación a Distancia para Educación Especial

504 Accommodation Plans

Distance Learning Update for Special Education Video

Distance Learning Update for Special Education Presentation

For self-care and wellness, parenting, mental health resources, and more visit the Staff Wellness website.

Distance Learning Teacher Orientation

Special Education for Teachers

Special Education for Classified

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

NTA MOU
CSEA MOU
Nutrition Services MOU