WCCUSD Virtual Board Meeting - April 1, 2020

As authorized by the Governor’s Emergency Executive Order issued on March 12, 2020, the West Contra Costa Unified School District Board of Education will conduct Board of Education meetings via video conference/teleconference until further notice.  The meeting will be streamed via Zoom using the following link: 

By computer, please click the link below to join the webinar:

https://zoom.us/j/443916491

Or by Telephone:

    US: (669) 900 6833

    Webinar ID: 443 916 491

This meeting will provide public comment opportunities.  Public comment will take place through Zoom or by telephone with details to be explained during the meeting.

Principal's Announcement - March 30, 2020

Hello Mira Vista Community,

Currently, we have March 4 as the date of our return to school. I think one thing the last few weeks has taught us is that we need to remain flexible as the guidance we receive is being updated often. Our first priority is the safety of our community.

We still have a few students who were unable to pick up their tablets or other work. We will have a pick up date upcoming, and will send out an automated call to everyone in our community once we know the date and time. Communication is key during a crisis and very hard to hold with constantly shifting information and isolation. To that end, we are working to keep our Distance Learning Website(http://bit.ly/mvdistancelearning) updated and there is also a parent Facebook group (https://www.facebook.com/groups/156955989376/) where you can go for more informal information. One of Mira Vista school’s greatest strengths is you, the community, and we want to ensure that we find ways to stay together as much as possible.

The district and teacher union have come to an agreement about how instruction will look moving forward. This will start April 13 and may lead to some changes in how we are operating. Our teachers have been working tirelessly to support our students with daily lessons every day we have been out of school. This week the lessons will continue and we are going to make many calls to make sure that every student is accessing the work every day. It is hard to be away from school, but one way we can keep ourselves grounded and the learning going is to have 100% of our students working everyday.

Here are a couple of quick reminders and answers to some questions that have come up:

- April 6 begins Spring Break and we will reconvene on the 13

- All state testing has been waived

- The school year will not be extended

- No one will be held back due to poor grades or lack of completed work

I will sum up by saying that Mira Vista students and teachers are doing a great job of continuing the learning. Let’s make the best of this situation by accessing the learning everyday!

Thank you,

Gabriel Chilcott

Community Closure Update - March 25, 2020

March 25, 2020

Dear WCCUSD Community,

I just want to thank you for continuing to work with us through the school closures due to the coronavirus crisis that is gripping the world. Today, six Bay Area counties announced that schools would remain closed through May 1 in order to help reduce the spread and transmission of COVID-19. More on the joint county announcement can be found in this release (https://bit.ly/2Uil7Rv) from Contra Costa County Office of Education.

This news has been expected and we have been working under the assumption that an extended closure would be likely and would need a strategy to support the long-term needs of the students and families we serve. At this time, we plan to implement a more permanent remote learning program by April 13 that will be mandatory for all district students. 

While the details are still being worked out, we do know that it will be led by District teachers and staff and meet the academic needs of students. While we are excited for the expanded distance learning, we still encourage students to remain engaged in the opportunities and resources (https://bit.ly/3ah08UN) that have already been provided.

Tentatively, the timeline is as follows:

Week of March 23: Expectations for students, teachers, and administrators will be outlined.

Week of March 30: Teachers and administrators will be trained and preparing for a more robust distance learning curriculum.

Week of April 6: Spring Break. This is a non-instructional week.

Beginning Monday, April 13: Mandatory distance learning begins for all grades at all schools.

By April 13, we also hope to have the answers to many of the lingering questions around subjects like graduation, grades and class credits. This is a new endeavor for us all and I am asking for your continued patience as we embark on this uniquely new challenge of delivering instruction remotely.

Please remember that everyone is expected to adhere to the “Shelter in Place” Orders issued by the Contra Costa County Health Office on March 16 and stay home except for essential activities. In addition, all residents are urged to keep practicing the guidance provided including: 

Social distancing

Washing hands often with soap and water

Avoid touching your eyes, nose, and mouth

Staying home if you are feeling sick

Contacting your healthcare provider if you are experiencing any symptoms such as fever, cough, or difficulty breathing. 

Engage in regular exercise or physical activity

We will also continue student meal pick up at the 17 locations (https://bit.ly/2wuEIVK) during the extended closure. Meals can be picked up Monday through Friday from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., unless noted, at the 17 locations for children, ages 18 years and younger. 

For all the District Closure news, please check the District’s web page at https://www.wccusd.net/districtclosure. Lastly, if you are not receiving updates for the District, make sure we have your correct contact information by completing this Google Form (https://bit.ly/2wDBWgL).

Thank you for continuing to work with us through this crisis.

In Partnership,

Matthew Duffy Superintendent