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.

Natomas Families and Staff,

On Wednesday, September 30, 2020, Natomas Unified and the Natomas Teachers Association came to an agreement to create opportunities for in-person small group cohorts.  The first cohorts will be all voluntary and supplemental to Distance Learning.  Teachers can volunteer to teach small cohorts of students in-person after the school day. Groups will follow the state guidelines and would be no larger than 14 students in a group.  This supplemental support will primarily support those students for whom Distance Learning is not working.  A recent survey of families, students and staff had strong agreement that Distance Learning is not the best learning environment for about one-third of our students.  However, all three groups had differing opinions on comfortable levels for a transitional return.

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• Student Safety Central Videos and Resources
• Natomas Unified School District
  • Natomas Unified School District (Spanish)

• American Lakes School
  • American Lakes School (Spanish)
  • American Lakes Safety Procedures YouTube Video
• Bannon Creek School
  • Bannon Creek School (Spanish)
  • Bannon Creek Safety Procedures YouTube Video
• Discovery High School
  • Discovery High School (Spanish)
  • Discovery High Safety Procedures YouTube Video
• H. Allen Hight
  • H. Allen Hight (Spanish)
  • H. Allen Hight Safety Procedures YouTube Video
• Heron School
  • Heron School (Spanish)
  • Heron School Safety Procedures YouTube Video
• Leroy Greene Academy
  • Leroy Greene Academy (Spanish)
  • Leroy Greene Safety Procedures YouTube Video
• Inderkum High School
  • Inderkum High School (Spanish)
  • Inderkum Safety Procedures YouTube Video
• Jefferson School
  • Jefferson School (Spanish)
  • Jefferson Safety Procedures YouTube Video
• Natomas High School
  • Natomas High School (Spanish)
  • Natomas High Safety Procedures YouTube Video
• Natomas Middle School
  • Natomas Middle School (Spanish)
  • Natomas Middle Safety Procedures YouTube Video
• Natomas Park Elementary
  • Natomas Park Elementary (Spanish)
  • Natomas Park Safety Procedures YouTube Video
• Paso Verde School
  • Paso Verde School (Spanish)
  • Paso Verde Safety Procedures YouTube Video
• Two Rivers Elementary
  • Two Rivers Elementary (Spanish)
  • Two Rivers Safety Procedures YouTube Video
• Witter Ranch Elementary
  • Witter Ranch Elementary (Spanish)
  • Witter Ranch Safety Procedures YouTube Video

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.

At the start of each school year, Natomas Unified School District provides families notices of their rights and responsibilities in certain matters pertaining to their student. Since we are beginning the school year in distance learning, we have transitioned to an electronic format. Please review each document carefully and acknowledge the receipt of these notices. The documents are accessible below and you can also find them in your school’s Digital Backpack.

Start of Schools Notices and Acknowledgements Online Form

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

Virtual Programs – Sacramento Public Library

We have created easy to read virtual daily schedules to give you an idea of what your student’s day looks like in Distance Learning.

Distance Learning for English Learners Website

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

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.

In an effort to address as many questions that families may have, we have created a Frequently Asked Questions sheet. Please be advised that the FAQ document will be updated with additional questions and responses as it relates to how we are operating due to COVID-19.

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

CIF Statement Regarding 2020-21 Sports Calendar and Bylaw Modifications

CIF announced on July 20, 2020, that fall sports would be postponed until January and spring sports to March. Meanwhile, NUSD is in Phase 1 of the Return to Athletic Plan for 2020-21 which allows limited conditioning and practicing with adherence to safety protocols.

Statement from CIF on Athletics this School Year
Phased Return to Athletics in NUSD
K-12 Athletics Webpage

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

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

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 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

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.

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

For MOU’s and negotiation news, please visit this webpage.