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Bond 2023

Sat, 28 May 2022 03:08:00 +0000

Introducing the future of our students: Bond 2023. Read a community address from Chavez School District Superintendent Dr. Miguel Chavez regarding the Bond 2023 campaign.

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Introducing the future of our students: Bond 2023.

The Chavez School District has been working behind-the-scenes with various stakeholders in developing the Bond 2023 campaign. This includes the Community Builders Committee, district leaders, staff, students, and community members.

Appearing in the November 2023 General Election ballot, the bond measure is expected to finance the construction of…

• Elementary #4 (grades PK-5)

• Elementary #5 (grades PK-5)

• Middle School #3 (grades 6-8)

• Middle School #4 (grades 6-8)

• High School #3 (grades 9-12)

• Transportation Facility

Together, we are focused on meeting the needs of every student in providing the best academic quality possible. In order to meet those needs, the CSD is requesting the involvement and cordial support from the community and voters.

The district will be hosting a series of community-involvement opportunities throughout the year. We highly value the opinion of our community and voters and entrust in our partnership.

Warmly,

Dr. Miguel Chavez

Superintendent

Return-to-School Planning (2020-21)

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0000

To our families,

The 2019-20 school year has officially ended and students are now resting at home after the completion of online instruction after an unusual school year. Around that issue, I would like to recognize the outstanding work of students, their parents and families, and our staff. They have been working in light of supporting our district during the COVID-19 pandemic.

The district will be working and receiving input from skateholders, administration of schools, community groups, the Return-to-School Planning Committee, and the School Board to ensure we reopen our schools the earliest and safest as possible.

We have officially begun this process, and would like to thank the community for its support during these difficult and unprecedented times.

During our reopening process, we will be requesting community input around different topics, such as health and hygiene, instruction, technology, etc. If our schools would reopen this fall, it is very likely that students and staff would have to socially distance in order to prevent COVID-19 from spreading in our facilities and in the community.

We appreciate the community's continued support, and invite you to check out our "Return-to-School Planning" webpage to read the latest updates from the district around the 2020-21 reopening process.

RETURN-TO-SCHOOL PLANNING

Stay healthy and safe during the summer,

Dr. Miguel Chavez

Superintendent

Graduation 2020

Thu, 25 Jun 2020 01:00:00 +0000

It's time to celebrate our graduates! After considering many different options, the district has developed a plan that it thinks is best for our supportive community.

Following the state's COVID-19 guidelines, the district plans on holding an in-person commencement ceremony for the high school graduating Class of 2020. We are so excited and eager to celebrate their accomplishments as a class.

To ensure the health and safety of each of our attendees, the district has made the decision to only allow four (4) guests per graduate. Other family members or those who would like to watch the graduation may do so through an annual livestream that will take place live through the district's YouTube channel.

McClintock High School

Fourth Commencement, Class of 2020

Commencement Date: Saturday, August 15, 2020

Commencement Time: 5 to 7 PM

Commencement Location: Chavez Stadium (Chavez STEM Academy)

This date is/may be subject to change.

We hope to see our future graduates and their families at McClintock High School's fourth graduation commencement.

Foreign Language Adoption Committee Update, June 2020

Thu, 18 Jun 2020 21:50:00 +0000

Chavez STEM Academy's Foreign Language Adoption Committee, which consists of teachers, administrators, staff, parents, and members of the community, have been working behind-the-scenes to ensure their task is running as expected.

COVID-19 has interrupted the committee's functions, but members of the committee did not let that stop them from ensuring their task is completed in time for the district for the 2020-21 school year.

Committee members brought creative ideas to mind, such as meeting virtually or meeting while socially distancing, following the state's COVID-19 guidelines.

"The district's Foreign Language Adoption Committee has done a phenomenal job during this crisis, we appreciate their efforts and those efforts will be reflected on the education and successes our students will obtain in the future," said School Board member Chris Johnson. "We would like to acknowledge, congratulate, and appreciate each member of the committee, whether they are a teacher, a staff, a parent, or a community member, we appreciate them."

District and school administrators plan to showcase the committee's efforts at a later time when the opportunity becomes available. Until then, the district would like to wish our families and community a great summer and hope to see students, staff, and their families sooner rather than later.

A Message from the Superintendent, May 2020

Wed, 27 May 2020 18:07:00 +0000

To our students, parents, and families,

The end of the 2019-20 academic school year is approaching and there are only a few weeks remaining of "At Home" Learning.

First off, we would like to recognize and acknowledge the commitment and dedication our students, parents, and families have applied to ensure our students continue to learn, even during these difficult and unprecedented times. Our teachers and staff would like to remind students that they appreciate them, and are excited to see them once classes resume.

We have been working with state and local officials to determine when and how we can reopen our schools for operation. While it still remains uncertain whether we will reopen our schools in the fall, we would like to remind our families that together, we will overcome this crisis.

The district has set-up its own committee based on teachers, administrators, and parents to determine the district's own guidelines once our schools reopen, and the task of this committee will also be setting-up different security measures for district faculties. The committee will be working with the state and the district and will determine when it will be safe to reopen the district's facilities.

Planning for the upcoming school year will be difficult, considering the current circumstances. While we deem the education of our students essential, it is also important to consider and note the health and safety of our students, staff, and those working in our facilities.

Following direction from the state, the last day of online instruction is scheduled for Tuesday, June 16. This means that students will continue online learning until said date and that is when grades and reports from teachers are due to the district.

We are eager to return our students to our schools when possible and are determined to keep our community as informed as possible.

Stay safe and healthy,

Dr. Miguel Chavez

Superintendent

Celebrating and Appreciating Our Teachers and Staff

Wed, 27 May 2020 18:05:00 +0000

During these difficult times, we've all had to adapt to changes in our daily lives.

We are celebrating the hard work and dedication of our teachers — who are ensuring our students continue learning for success, as part of the district's main goal and vision.

"It's been really difficult to adapt to our new environment, and this crisis has affected everyone,” said Linda Jones, teacher at Lincoln Elementary. "What we've been focusing on as a district has been student engagement, we've been trying methods out of the ordinary to engage our students," she added. "I think if we all think positively and are all in this together, we will get through this."

We believe we will get through this together as a community, and we appreciate our community's continued support and willingness to adapt to our new normal.

We are always celebrating our teachers and staff, but now, more than ever — we celebrate their willingness and dedication to ensure our students continue learning for success.

The district is planning a celebration event to celebrate our teachers, students, families — our community, once it becomes possible.

Community Survey and Input Request: Early Learning Registration

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 01:11:00 +0000

To the Chavez community,

After learning more about the Governor's executive "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" Order, the district is requesting community input in regards to how enrollment registration for the 2020-21 school year will continue.

At this time, all district in-person events have been canceled due to the current executive order, but the district may deviate and hold registration for students later than expected.

The district has also considered an online registration method, however, the district has never used such tool before and is the main reason why community input is requested.

Community input is crucial towards the district's decision, and that is why we are exploring and deviating new ways for such important events to occur in the best manner possible.

If the community believes we should hold in-person events while practicing social distancing, in the event that the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" Order is lifted by June, the district will hold in-person registration while practicing social distancing, which it seems as the community would much prefer, however, the district deems community survey and input crucial, especially during these difficult times.

During these difficult and unprecedented times and events, we should care for each other, and together, we will return to our "normal" as best and soon as possible.

EARLY LEARNING REGISTRATION QUESTIONNAIRE

Sincerely,
Dr. Miguel Chavez
Superintendent

A Message to the Class of 2020

Mon, 20 Apr 2020 00:34:00 +0000

To the Class of 2020,

We are currently facing a crisis, and it is important to consider the safety of one another. We understand that since you have started your educational career, either preschool or kindergarten, your main goal has always been graduation.

We understand that this has been a years-long dream and that under the circumstances that we currently face, it is uncertain of what will happen in the future and is ahead of us.

I write this message to inform you that you are not alone, and I want you to know that your accomplishments will be acknowledged and celebrated.

At this time, we ask you to complete your assignments that are given through the Distance Learning model, and students that are in good standing and pathway to graduation, the diploma of graduation will be given to them.

We ask that our community stay home, stay safe, and stay healthy, as this is our part to "flatten the curve" of this virus, and in order for that to happen, everyone in their communities across the globe must do their part to slow the spread of COVID-19, and that part is staying home and healthy.

The district has been deviating and exploring on potential methods to celebrate the Class of 2020, and those potentials include a virtual graduation ceremony or postponing the currently scheduled graduation ceremony for a later time, in the event that the "Stay Home, Stay Healthy" Executive Order made by Governor is lifted at least 15 days prior to the scheduled graduation ceremony, rather than canceling the event. If none of these options are a possibility, the district may have to make the strongly difficult decision to cancel the event.

We ask the community to continue to monitor the district's website and social sites for further updates in regards to the COVID-19 impact.

Sincerely,

Dr. Miguel Chavez

Superintendent

All Schools Closed for Remainder of 2019-20 School Year

Mon, 13 Apr 2020 20:23:00 +0000

To our Chavez community,

After learning more about the Governor's school closure extension, and our recent School Board emergency meeting, it is with great difficulty that we announce that all Chavez STEM Academy schools will remain closed for the 2019-20 school year.

We are currently facing a serious crisis, and with the progress we have made, is imperative that we aim to "flatten the curve" of this virus, and to ensure that happens as soon as possible, it is logical for all in-person classes to be canceled, and the district supports the Governor's recently made statement and decision.

During the school closure, our staff has been working and exploring great new ways to interact with our students, and this is only one example of the many, that reflects the commitment of our students and staff during these unprecedented times.

We have also been in close communication with local health experts and departments and taking their advice and consultations seriously since February, when the outbreak started to occur in our state.

It is important to stay together during these times, and the progress we make is what the future will reflect, and we must ensure that progress is positive, for a positive future. It is with those efforts that, unfortunately, our schools must remain closed.

It is also important that our students and families realize that while our schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 school year, the district's Distance Learning program will continue until the end of the school year and updates in regards to improving this model will be shared in the future to improve the rigorous educational environment our students see as they learn at home.

The process of improving this system requires time, and we ask that our students, staff, and families remain patient, as this process requires a partnership and cooperation as well.

As a district, we look forward to seeing our students when they return in the anticipated start of the 2020-21 academic school year.

Sincerely,

Dr. Miguel Chavez

Superintendent

COVID-19: Frequently Asked Questions

Mon, 16 Mar 2020 06:39:00 +0000

As there have been many sudden changes occurring, we would like to answer some common questions from our families and community members. This page will be updated.

1. How long will schools be closed?

(UPDATED APR. 13): Following the Governor's proclamation, all Chavez STEM Academy schools will remain closed for the remainder of the 2019-20 academic school year.

2. Will teachers assign student homework over the closure?

Our teachers have been working on developing homework assignments (such as work packets) for a potential school closure over recent weeks and will be sending that work home on the last school day before the closure, Monday, March 16.

3. Will the district keep families updated on the latest happenings?

Yes, the district will always keep families updated on the latest happenings and changes. Those updates may be found on the district's website, social sites, etc.

4. Will teachers provide students with work for student-use during the closure?

The district has been prepared for a potential closure since the start of the COVID-19 outbreak, preparing its staff for potential closures. On Monday, March 16, each teacher sent homework with their students for completion during the 6-week school closure.

5. How will the school closure affect graduation, graduation requirements, and twelfth-grade students?

As the district has launched an online learning program for students and teachers during the closure, the district observes that opportunity as regular instructional time. Therefore, the district plans to allow current twelfth-grade students to graduate at the end of the school year and students will receive credit based on their final grade on progress of their online classes. As the district is unsure of how we will progress at the moment, it is unknown whether a graduation ceremony will take place. The district is committed to notifying families on further updates and changes made.