Montezuma Creek Elementary School

Heritage Language wanted to share that Shimá Storytelling is Livestreamed on Facebook, Feb. 3, 12:00-1:00 pm https://www.facebook.com/Shim%C3%A1-Storytelling-104551047745023 Shimá means “my mother” in the Navajo language. Three Navajo women, in partnership with the Navajo Nation Library, team up to offer a grassroots reading program for youth of all ages featuring storytelling, singing and activities in Diné Bizaad (Navajo). Shimá Storytelling, held every other Wednesday via Zoom, began in 2019 with facilitators Radmilla Cody, Pauletta Chief-Lee and Stephanie Littlehat. https://www.facebook.com/Shim%C3%A1-Storytelling-104551047745023

Topic: Home Learning Class #4- Setting and Maintaining High Expectations Time: Feb 3, 2021 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/92988161159?pwd=aFRpcHFvMHR4RC8vQ2JydlhNZlIzZz09 Meeting ID: 929 8816 1159 Passcode: learn@home

Topic: Home Learning Class #3 Time: Jan 27, 2021 05:30 PM Mountain Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/97269675714?pwd=b25OVHZpMzN6Zmc1M1JBN25oaDR1Zz09 Meeting ID: 972 6967 5714 Passcode: learn@home

If you want to know if your location is going to be part of the LAN Project where scholars can connect directly to school wifi, text a google map pin of your location to 833.223.8374. People may also text this number about questions related to the LAN Project.

SJSD’s recently elected board members taking their oath of office. Thank you all board members for your leadership and willingness to serve.

Home Internet Project Update: With the end of the 2020 year, the project contract with the developer expired. Consequently it is necessary for the district to pause a moment and set action steps to move forward. We ask for patience as next steps to move forward are developed. Our excitement and commitment to the project has never been stronger.

School Community Council Meeting has been rescheduled for Tuesday, January 19th.

As we start into a new quarter, you can reach out to your child's teacher via email and inside of the canvas conference message center. You can also call the school number 435-678-1261 and leave a message for a teacher. Please reach out when you have questions or need help with your child's learning.

We are excited to be offering parenting classes during January and February. We will post links for you to connect virtually or by phone. Are you struggling with helping your child focus? Do you wonder about best practices for home learning? Then join us each Wednesday @5:30pm for about 30 mins to learn ways to help your child be successful at home! Classes will begin Jan. 13 and end Feb. 24.

Parents and Staff, Beginning January 4 through the end of February, the Utah Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 rapid antigen testing in communities across the state. Some of the mobile testing will be done in school facilities. Areas are chosen based on high positivity rates, lower numbers of tests conducted, untreated wastewater sampling, and other surveillance data. Anyone can get tested at these free testing clinics, even if they do not have symptoms of COVID-19. Anyone who wants to be tested can register online at https://coronavirus.utah.gov/utah-covid-19-testing-locations/. However, we also encourage anyone who might have any symptoms, even mild ones, to come and get tested. Online registration is encouraged to cut down on any potential delays at the testing site. If you can’t register online, you will be able to register at the site. Identification is required. The goal of these testing clinics is to more quickly identify people who are currently infectious with COVID-19, including those who may not even know they are infected because they don’t have symptoms. Identifying these individuals will help slow the spread of infection in the community. Test results will be emailed to those tested within 30-60 minutes after being tested. Rapid antigen tests are less sensitive than PCR tests. Antigen tests work best when someone has symptoms of COVID-19 or when a person has high amounts of virus in their body. If an individual has symptoms and tests negative on the rapid antigen test or an individual doesn’t have symptoms and tests positive on the rapid antigen test, they will be referred for a follow up, confirmation PCR test. Testing teams will consist of Utah Department of Health staff, deployed National Guard members, and TestUtah contracted teams. San Juan County: • San Juan County Bldg, 117 S Main St, Monticello, Wednesday 1/6/2021 – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday 1/7/2021 – 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration link (registration available Friday 1/1/2021): www.TestUtah.com • San Juan County Health Department, 735 S 200 W #2, Blanding, Friday 1/8/2021 – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 1/9/2021 – 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration link (registration available Friday 1/1/2021): www.TestUtah.com

Wishing a healthy ,happy, and prosperous new year to all!

Parents and Staff, Beginning January 4 through the end of February, the Utah Department of Health is offering free COVID-19 rapid antigen testing in communities across the state. Some of the mobile testing will be done in school facilities. Areas are chosen based on high positivity rates, lower numbers of tests conducted, untreated wastewater sampling, and other surveillance data. Anyone can get tested at these free testing clinics, even if they do not have symptoms of COVID-19. Anyone who wants to be tested can register online at https://coronavirus.utah.gov/utah-covid-19-testing-locations/. However, we also encourage anyone who might have any symptoms, even mild ones, to come and get tested. Online registration is encouraged to cut down on any potential delays at the testing site. If you can’t register online, you will be able to register at the site. Identification is required. The goal of these testing clinics is to more quickly identify people who are currently infectious with COVID-19, including those who may not even know they are infected because they don’t have symptoms. Identifying these individuals will help slow the spread of infection in the community. Test results will be emailed to those tested within 30-60 minutes after being tested. Rapid antigen tests are less sensitive than PCR tests. Antigen tests work best when someone has symptoms of COVID-19 or when a person has high amounts of virus in their body. If an individual has symptoms and tests negative on the rapid antigen test or an individual doesn’t have symptoms and tests positive on the rapid antigen test, they will be referred for a follow up, confirmation PCR test. Testing teams will consist of Utah Department of Health staff, deployed National Guard members, and TestUtah contracted teams. San Juan County: • San Juan County Bldg, 117 S Main St, Monticello, Wednesday 1/6/2021 – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Thursday 1/7/2021 – 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration link (registration available Friday 1/1/2021): www.TestUtah.com • San Juan County Health Department, 735 S 200 W #2, Blanding, Friday 1/8/2021 – 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. and Saturday 1/9/2021 – 12 p.m. to 7 p.m. Registration link (registration available Friday 1/1/2021): www.TestUtah.com

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Got questions or just want to stay informed about the latest Vaccine information? Sign up for the State’s Newsletter at the following link: https://coronavirus.utah.gov/vaccine

San Juan School District wishes a happy holiday season to our staff, our students, our parents, and all our stakeholders. Working together we have managed a pandemic and best served our staff and students. Thank you for your continued support. Great things in 2021.

Here is some important information as we close out 2nd quarter: 1. No broadcasts on Wednesday, December 23rd after 12 pm. 2. 2nd Quarter ends on December 23rd. 3. 3rd Quarter starts on January 4th. 4. Report cards will be mailed out on January 5th.

SJSD Parents, have you downloaded the new San Juan Schools App yet? Do it today and stay better connected. Check it out! https://youtu.be/ttKXA94fuh8

Welcome to our new website!