Ranchero Middle School

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Parents/guardians of secondary students, please fill out this survey by Monday, March 8th, regarding sending secondary students to school in a hybrid format. You will find more details within the survey. https://forms.gle/rDZjAQ94A4W3mY3aA Padres/tutores de alumnos de escuelas secundarias y preparatorias, por favor completen esta encuesta antes del lunes, 8 de marzo, con respecto a regresar a nuestros alumnos a la escuela en un formato híbrido. Ustedes podrán encontrar más detalles dentro de la encuesta. https://forms.gle/rDZjAQ94A4W3mY3aA

Attention Rattlers, RMS will begin the annual state mandated CAASPP testing next week beginning on 3/8- 3/19. Students will be testing with their 1st period teacher 4 days a week (M/T/Th/F). The student schedule will be modified slightly to accommodate testing. Below is the link to the modified schedule. If you have any questions please do not hesitate to give us a call: 760-948-0175 Testing Schedule: https://docs.google.com/document/d/18SysGOqXo8jkx50R_7BAVvRRtoYWfhUl2srBGng_nyw

Good morning Rattler Families, The RMS Physical Education Team will begin teaching the California State mandated Positive Prevention Plus Curriculum following Spring Break. This curriculum is available for parent/guardian review in the front office M-F 8:30 am - 3:30 pm. If you have any questions please reach out to your student's PE teacher or contact Mr. Seybert. Thank you and have a wonderful day!

Starting on Thursday, Feb. 19. HUSD will begin the Open Enrollment Process for the 2021/2022 School Year. The open enrollment process will take place until March 19, 2021. We are attaching the letters from the District which contains all the information and instructions needed to ensure a smooth and successful Enrollment Process. If you have any questions or concerns please feel free to contact us at the school at 760-948-0175. Thank you in advance for your help and cooperation.

Good Morning Rattler Families, Due to weather cohorts and food services have been cancelled for today. There is still instruction via distance learning. Please have your student check their Google Classrooms for instructions from their teachers. I hope you are able to get outside and enjoy the snow a bit while it lasts. Stay safe and stay warm Rattlers! Mrs. Bonnett

YOUR INPUT IS IMPORTANT! Rattler Parents/Guardians, Please take a moment to fill out the below survey to help us in our continued quest to improve and ensure all RMS students are getting the best possible schooling experience. The form is in both English and Spanish (please only answer in 1 language). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd9ygVLcPr7KmmH3F0dcMhsIKw6NjPNue4P7uw_iqytu3lCw/viewform SU ENTRADA ES IMPORTANTE! Padres / Tutores de Rattler, Tómese un momento para completar la siguiente encuesta para ayudarnos en nuestra búsqueda continua para mejorar y garantizar que todos los estudiantes de RMS obtengan la mejor experiencia escolar posible. El formulario está tanto en inglés como en español (solo conteste en 1 idioma). https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdd9ygVLcPr7KmmH3F0dcMhsIKw6NjPNue4P7uw_iqytu3lCw/viewform

Click the Zoom link here to join our DELAC meeting starting at 2:00 PM: https://hesperiausd-org.zoom.us/j/83360171263

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Weekly HUSD COVID Update 12/2/20: COVID Data: Most up to date San Bernardino County COVID data is as follows: Adjusted new cases per 100,000 residents: 32.36* Overall testing positivity: 13.98% HPI testing positivity aka "Health Equity Metric": 17.3% *Note: Most recent data as of 11/23/20 Source: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health Current San Bernardino County tier assignment: 23.0 adjusted new cases per 100,000** 11.3% overall positivity** Tier = Purple **Note: 7-day average of the week ending on 11/25/20. Source: Ca Safer Economy Needed for next tier (Red) assignment: 2 consecutive week averages of 7 or fewer adjusted new San Bernardino County cases per 100,000 residents, 8% or lower overall positivity rate AND 8% or lower Ca Health Equity Metric positivity. Source: Ca Safer Economy Free COVID Testing: Community COVID-19 testing sites are being held throughout San Bernardino County. Samples will be collected using a swab in the nostril or in the mouth. These samples are then sent to a lab to test for the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS‑CoV‑2 virus). There are 3 commonly used testing options: Option #1: San Bernardino County Public Health Testing Facilities: Click the link to make a free testing appointment: https://sb.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment/screen/landing You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone! Walk-ins are sometimes welcome (depending on how busy they are)! You do NOT need to have symptoms to test! You get texted/emailed the results in under 48 hours! Nearby locations: (Note: Click the link for exhaustive San Bernardino County list) https://sbcovid19.com/testing-sites/ Percy Bakker Center 9333 E Ave., Hesperia Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Victor Valley College 71 Mojave Fish Hatchery Rd., Victorville Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Every Saturday through November 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m. Option #2: CVS Testing Facilities: You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone! No walk-ins! Generally, you MUST have symptoms to test! Click the link to schedule a CVS test: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=cvs-home-hero1-banner2-coronavirus-testing Option #3: Consult your doctor for other testing options. Flu Vaccine: The California Department of Public Health strongly recommends that all students and staff be immunized each autumn against influenza, to help: Protect the school community Reduce demands on health care facilities Decrease illnesses that cannot be readily distinguished from COVID19 and would therefore trigger extensive measures from the school and public health authorities. Click the link for information on free flu vaccines in San Bernardino County: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/flu/fluclinics/

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