We started this page in an effort to put all the school's COVID info in one place. It will be updated regularly in order to keep up with policy changes.
QUick links
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WCCUSD COVID-19 Status Dashboard
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WCCUSD Digital Backpack — one-stop shop for resources and online support
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WCCUSD COVID-19 Health and Safety Guide — English or Español
Ms. Hund is originally from Louisiana. She came to California in 1998 for a graduate degree in Computer Animation. In the past, she taught 5th grade, 7th grade History, K-5 computers and Yearbook. She loves to spend time with her son. She also loves to eat good food, dance and learn. No really--her idea of a good time is learning about quantum physics. And the history of racism. And nutrition. And other cultures, people, and places.
Regular Day Schedule:
8:25am Lineup bell rings
8:30am School starts
1:30pm School ends
Early Dismissal Schedule: (every Wednesday and additional days as listed on the calendar)
8:25am Lineup bell rings
8:30am School starts
1:30pm School ends
All of the class lists will be taped up to the windows by the front office on the Friday before the start of school.
Response forthcoming
On day one, please make sure you child comes prepared with a regular child’s size backpack (large enough to carry their folder back and forth), one of your child’s favorite healthy snacks, and a change of clothes. Daily supplies (pencils, paper, crayons, etc) will be supplied by the school, although the teachers will give out a list of items that we could use to help stock our classrooms on the first day.
I was raised in the Bay Area and I’ve been teaching in WCCUSD for 20 years. My family is originally from the US Virgin Islands and the East Coast, and I love to travel! sdennis@wccusd.net
There is an afterschool program for 2024-25, but space is limited due to staffing. Please contact the After School Program Coordinator for more information: Samia Little slittle@bacr.org
Ms. “Chen”derson is a life-long learner. She started her schooling in Taiwan and then immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 8. Her first lesson in the U.S. was learning to bob for apples which she thought was gross and silly. Since then, she has earned a B.A. in Political Economies of Industrial Societies from UC Berkeley. Prior to becoming a teacher with WCCUSD, she worked as a marketing consultant launching companies in the digital space. This will be her 17th year of teaching the 6th grade. Ms. “Chen”derson lives in Oakland with her fun-loving family of critters: three demanding cats, two goofy dogs, and a clever husband who can fix just about anything. She loves to spend time hiking, climbing, reading and gardening.
Please pack a small snack for your child in his or her backpack. Snacks should be healthy (no candy or soda allowed). Snack time is only 15 minutes long, so please pack a snack that can be consumed in that time. Fruit, yogurt, cereal bars, baby carrots, and string cheese are great choices.
Yes, please see this page on the district website.
I am Melanie Santos, a Special Education Teacher in TK, K and First Grade. I have been teaching special needs students for 33 years, 13 years in the Philippines and 20 years here in WCCUSD. My Bachelors Degree is in Psychology and my Master's Degree is in Special Education. I have been teaching in Mira Vista for 18 years. I love Mira Vista and I consider it as my second home. I love the community as well as the students who are enrolled here. I love teaching the younger kids because I find fulfillment in my job when I see them mature as they go the next grade levels and still remember me as their teacher. I love talking to parents and get to understand different cultures as we share conversations during parties and field trips. I love TEACHING! msantos@wccusd.net
Children should not arrive at school before 8:00; there is no supervision before then. The bell rings at 8:15, at which time students line up in front of their classroom.
Student Rights under Title IX
Federal Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (“Title IX”), implemented at 34 C.F.R. § 106.31, subd. (a), provides that no person shall, on the basis of sex, be excluded from participation in, be denied the benefits of, or be subjected to discrimination under any academic, extracurricular, research, occupational training, or other education program or activity operated by a recipient which receives federal financial assistance. Relevant here, Title IX requires school districts to take immediate and appropriate action to investigate when it knows or reasonably should know of a possible Title IX violation.
Title IX Coordinator
Rhonda Haney, Director, Title IX Educational Equity, is the Title IX Coordinator for the West Contra Costa Unified School District, and can be reached by telephone at (510) 307-4538 or by email at rhaney@wccusd.net.
Filing a Title IX Complaint with the District
Student complaints shall be submitted in written form in accordance with Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 5145.3 – Nondiscrimination, Harassment, Intimidation and Bullying. If the complainant is unable to prepare the complaint in writing, administrative staff shall help him/her to do so. The District’ Office of Educational Equity provides a complaint form at the following web address: https://www.wccusdoee.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=public.Complaint
Complaints must be filed within six months from the date when the alleged unlawful discrimination occurred, or from the date the complainant first obtained knowledge of the facts of the alleged discrimination, harassment, intimidation, or bullying that is based on sex.
All complaints shall be appropriately investigated in a timely manner. Within 10 business days after the compliance officer receives the complaint, the compliance officer shall begin an investigation into the complaint. The investigation shall include an opportunity for the complainant, or the complainant’s representative, or both, to present the compliance officer with any evidence, or information leading to evidence, to support the allegations in the complaint. The District shall issue a written decision based on the evidence within 60 calendar days from receipt of the written complaint by the District, unless an extension is appropriate pursuant to District policy.
Any complainant who is dissatisfied with the District’s final written decision may file an appeal in writing with the California Department of Education within 15 calendar days of receiving the District’s decision.
Complaints made by or on behalf of students may also be filed with the U.S. Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights within 180 calendar days of the date of the alleged discrimination, unless the time for filing is extended by the Office of Civil Rights for good cause shown under certain circumstances.
Student Rights Pursuant to Education Code Section 221.8
Education Code section 221.8 provides as follows:
The following list of rights, which are based on the relevant provisions of the federal regulations implementing Title IX of the Education Amendments of 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.), may be used by the department for purposes of Section 221.6:
1. You have the right to fair and equitable treatment and you shall not be discriminated against based on your sex.
2. You have the right to be provided with an equitable opportunity to participate in all academic extracurricular activities, including athletics.
3. You have the right to inquire of the athletic director of your school as to the athletic opportunities offered by the school.
4. You have the right to apply for athletic scholarships.
5. You have the right to receive equitable treatment and benefits in the provision of all of the following:
Equipment and supplies.
Scheduling of games and practices.
Transportation and daily allowances.
Access to tutoring.
Coaching.
Locker rooms.
Practice and competitive facilities.
Medical and training facilities and services.
Publicity.
6. You have the right to have access to a gender equity coordinator to answer questions regarding gender equity laws.
7. You have the right to contact the State Department of Education and the California Interscholastic Federation to access information on gender equity laws.
8. You have the right to file a confidential discrimination complaint with the United States Office for Civil Rights or the state Department of Education if you believe you have been discriminated against or if you believe you have received unequal treatment on the basis of your sex.
9. You have the right to pursue civil remedies if you have been discriminated against.
You have the right to be protected against retaliation if you file a discrimination complaint.
Additional Resources
United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights
United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Complaint Form
United States Department of Education Office for Civil Rights Contact Information: 1-800-421-3481 or ocr@ed.gov
California Department of Education Office of Equal Opportunity
Link to Access Board Policy and Administrative Regulation 1312.3 – Uniform Complaint Procedures, 5145.7 – Sexual and Gender-Based Harassment, and 5145.9 – Hate-Motivated Behavior: http://www.wccusd.net/Page/78
West Contra Costa Unified School District Office of Educational Equity: https://www.wccusdoee.net/
Derechos del alumno bajo el Título IX
La legislación federal Título IX de las enmiendas educacionales de 1972 (“Título IX”) implementada en 34 C.F.R. § 106.31, subdivisión (a), estipula que ninguna persona, por razones relacionadas con el sexo del individuo, debe ser excluida de participar en actividades, negársele los beneficios o estar sujeta a discriminación en cualquier actividad o programa académico, extracurricular, investigación, entrenamiento ocupacional u otros programas educacionales que reciben asistencia financiera federal. En relación a esto es importante informar que las disposiciones de Título IX requieren que los distritos escolares tomen las medidas apropiadas inmediatas para investigar cuando se sabe que existe o cuando hay sospechas razonables de una posible violación de las regulaciones de Título IX.
Coordinadora de Título IX
Rhonda Haney, Directora de Título IX Equidad Educacional, es la coordinadora de Título IX en el Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa, y se puede comunicar con ella llamando al (510) 307-4538 o por correo electrónico escribiendo a rhaney@wccusd.net.
Presentando al distrito una queja relacionada con infracciones al Título IX
Las quejas de los alumnos deben ser sometidas de manera escrita de acuerdo a las Regulaciones de la Mesa Directiva y a las Regulaciones Administrativas 5145.3 – No discriminación, no hostigamiento, no intimidación y no acoso. Si el demandante no puede preparar la queja por escrito, el personal administrativo le deberá ayudar a escribirla. La Oficina de Equidad Educacional del Distrito tiene disponibles formularios de queja en la siguiente página de Internet: https://www.wccusdoee.net/index.cfm?fuseaction=public.Complaint.
Las quejas deben ser presentadas dentro de un periodo de seis meses después de haber ocurrido el incidente que se considera como discriminación ilegal o después de seis meses en que se tuvo conocimiento de los hechos que constituían dicha discriminación, acoso, intimidación u hostigamiento en base al sexo.
Todas las quejas serán investigadas apropiadamente en un periodo de tiempo determinado. Dentro de un periodo de 10 días hábiles después que el encargado de resolver las demandas recibe la queja, este individuo comenzará una investigación relacionada con la demanda. La investigación incluirá una oportunidad para que el demandante o un representante del demandante o ambos presenten las evidencias al encargado o la información que conlleva a las evidencias para respaldar las alegaciones en la queja. Dentro de un periodo de 60 días de calendario después de haber recibido la queja, el Distrito otorgará una decisión escrita basándose en las evidencias, a menos que existiese una extensión de acuerdo a las normas del Distrito.
Cualquier demandante que no esté satisfecho con la decisión final escrita otorgada por el Distrito puede presentar una apelación por escrito al Departamento de Educación de California dentro de un periodo de 15 de días de calendario después de haber recibido la decisión del Distrito.
Las demandas hechas por un alumno o en representación de un alumno también pueden ser sometidas al Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos, Oficina de Derechos Civiles, dentro de un periodo de 180 días de calendario desde la fecha en que ocurrió la supuesta discriminación, a menos que la fecha para someter la queja sea extendida por la Oficina de Derechos Civiles habiendo una buena causa bajo ciertas circunstancias.
Derechos de los alumnos de acuerdo a la Sección 221.8 del Código de Educación
La Sección 221.8 del Código de Educación estipula lo siguiente:
La siguiente lista de derechos, que se basa en provisiones importantes de las regulaciones federales para implementar la legislación Título IX de las Enmiendas Educacionales de 1972 (20 U.S.C. § 1681 et seq.), puede ser usada por el departamento para los propósitos estipulados en la Sección 221.6:
Tienes el derecho a que te traten de manera justa y equitativa y no se debe discriminar en tu contra en base a tu sexo.
Tienes el derecho a que se te proporcionen oportunidades igualitarias para participar en todas las actividades académicas extracurriculares, incluyendo deportes.
Tienes el derecho de pedirle al director de deportes del establecimiento educacional formar parte de las actividades deportivas ofrecidas en la escuela.
Tienes el derecho de postular a becas deportivas.
Tienes el derecho a ser tratado de manera igualitaria y recibir beneficios relacionados con cualquiera de lo siguiente:
Equipos y materiales.
Fijación de horarios de juegos y prácticas.
Transporte y permisos diarios.
Acceso a tutoría.
Uso de camerinos y casilleros.
Prácticas e instalaciones competitivas.
Servicios médicos e instalaciones de entrenamiento.
Tienes el derecho de que un coordinador de equidad de género sexual responda preguntas sobre leyes de equidad.
Tienes el derecho de contactarte con el Departamento de Educación Estatal y la Federación de Becas de California para tener acceso a información relacionada con las leyes de equidad de género.
Tienes el derecho de presentar confidencialmente un queja de discriminación a la Oficina de los Derechos Civiles o al Departamento de Educación estatal si crees que se ha discriminado en tu contra o si crees que se te ha tratado con desigualdad debido a tu sexo.
Tienes el derecho de buscar soluciones a través de la ley civil si se ha discriminado en tu contra.
Tienes el derecho a que se te proteja en contra de represalias si presentas una demanda por discriminación.
Recursos adicionales
Oficina de los Derechos Civiles del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/index.html
Formulario de queja de la Oficina de los Derechos Civiles del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/complaintform.pdf
Información de contacto de la Oficina de los Derechos Civiles del Departamento de Educación de los Estados Unidos: 1-800-421-3481 orocr@ed.gov
Oficina de Oportunidades Igualitarias del Departamento de Educación de California: http://www.cde.ca.gov/re/di/or/oeo.asp
Conexión de acceso a las Normas de la Mesa Directiva y Regulaciones Administrativas 3 – Procedimiento Reglamentario de Queja, 5145.7 – Hostigamiento o acoso basado en el género sexual, y 5145.9 – Comportamientos motivados por el odio: http://www.wccusd.net/Page/78
Oficina de Equidad Educacional del Distrito Escolar Unificado de West Contra Costa: https://www.wccusdoee.net/
Kindergarten ends at 1:30 pm daily. Students must be picked up from the kindergarten yard by a parent, guardian, or caregiver. Any student not picked up on time will be escorted to the office.
In the large lot below the kindergarten yard, or on Hazel or Mira Vista Avenues. There is also a small lot at the end of Claremont Avenue. There is no parking in the circle near the office—it is for staff only. Pick-up or drop-off at the circle is not allowed. Walking to school and carpooling are encouraged!
In 2005, I received my Multiple-subject teaching credential from California State University Long Beach. I have been teaching for twelve years. Last year was my first year at Mira Vista Elementary School and I am very excited to be returning! Last year, I moved from Orange County to the Bay Area. In Orange County, I was a Middle School teacher and a Kindergarten teacher, so I have experience with all grade levels attending Mira Vista Elementary. Before having my own classroom, I was a substitute teacher. When I was a young girl I worked and volunteered for many schools and always knew I wanted to be a teacher. As a teacher, and a parent, I understand how important it is to support Mira Vista’s Parent Teacher Association. I enjoy sharing good memories with students and staff at extra curricular activities such as the Fall Festival, Healthy Kids Celebration, and school dances. One of my favorite ways to contribute is to decorate for special occasions. A few of my personal favorite mottos are “Try, try again” and “When you think you’re done, is when you just begun.” A few hobbies include hiking, art, gardening, walking my two dogs, and spending time with my friends and family. Ms. Blain lives in Vallejo with her daughter and two dogs. Her daughter is also a proud Mira Vista Bumblebee and her son attends college in Orange County. cora.blain@wccusd.net
Please make sure your child is on time and in school every day. If your child is late, you must sign him or her in at the office and get a tardy slip. If your child must be absent, please call the office at (510) 231-1416 to report the abscence.
Ms. “Chen”derson is a life-long learner. She started her schooling in Taiwan and then immigrated to the U.S. at the age of 8. Her first lesson in the U.S. was learning to bob for apples which she thought was gross and silly. Since then, she has earned a B.A. in Political Economies of Industrial Societies from UC Berkeley. Prior to becoming a teacher with WCCUSD, she worked as a marketing consultant launching companies in the digital space. This will be her 17th year of teaching the 6th grade. Ms. “Chen”derson lives in Oakland with her fun-loving family of critters: three demanding cats, two goofy dogs, and a clever husband who can fix just about anything. She loves to spend time hiking, climbing, reading and gardening. jchen@wccusd.net
You will need to sign your child out of school. Please do not go to the classroom. Once you have signed your child out at the office, the staff will notify the teacher, and your child will be sent to the office.
I was born in Yemen and came to the United States when I was five years old (1983).
I’m half Yemenis and half Vietnamese and my faith is Islam. I’m the oldest of seven siblings.
I started working for WCCUSD since my daughter was in kindergarten, & now she’s 21 years old.
My role in the district was a paraprofessional in an SH, NSH, & the Learning Center class. Serving the students became such a passion that I knew I had a bigger obligation and duty to serve the community, So that’s when I became an After-School Program Coordinator for Bay Area Community Resources for the past 5 years. I am truly Blessed to be at Mira Vista where it’s so diverse and by far has the best support & community.
“It isn't where you came from. It's where you're going that counts” * Ella Fitzgerald *
There are currently three kindergarten classes. Individual daily activity schedules vary by teacher. Class sizes are dependent on district mandates. At Mira Vista, we have very strong parent volunteer involvement, and we aim to have parent volunteers daily in classrooms.
The kindergarten area has a separate, fenced play area and structure designated only for kindergarten students.
Please click here for the district registration page for current registration dates. Please either register online or bring your completed materials to the school during office hours (9–3 pm, closed 12–1 for lunch).
I am originally from Bryan, Texas, home of the Texas A&M Aggies. After graduating from Sam Houston State University with a BFA degree, I moved to Los Angeles where I met my husband. His career moved our family to the Bay Area where we have lived happily for the past 30+ years. I earned my teaching credential from Hayward State (Cal State University, East Bay) and began teaching after my three daughters moved from elementary school to middle school. I then earned my administrative credential and Masters Degree in Elementary Administration from St. Mary’s College. I have been at Mira Vista for all but one of my 20+ year teaching career. I have taught first grade and fourth grade. My passions are quilting and reading. I also love hanging out with my two grandsons and one granddaughter. dcruger-hansen@wccusd.net
Children must be 5 years of age on or before September 1 of the year they start kindergarten to be enrolled.
You will need to register your students once, by following the instructions provided here (English) and here (Español). You can also find a video, explaining how to register for testing, here. If you are unable to register online, contact Mira Vista’s front office if you need assistance with the LSA registration process.
Once you have completed the registration, your students will be tested each Tuesday. --- From the WCCUSD website: LSA [Laboratory Services of America] provides a one-time registration process online. Visit the Covid Testing webpage on the District’s website to locate the registration instructions for your school. Click on the link in the instructions to go to the website or use the QR code on your phone. This will also allow testing registration to be set up through the year and no other documentation will be needed for continued testing. When you arrive for testing, you will be asked to provide your name and date of birth only. View the dashboard on the District’s website to see the confirmed positive cases in WCCUSD.
I was born and raised in New York City (Mets NOT Yankees). I received my masters in Early Adolescent Development from Bank Street College of Education and taught for 6 years in NYC. I came out West in 1998 and taught for 2 years in Mill Valley. I worked for 12 years at a nonprofit educational publishing house (Center for the Collaborative Classroom), developing literacy materials with a constructivist pedagogy and working with teachers around best practices in literacy. After leaving CCC, I spent three years as a literacy coach in Oakland USD. A few years ago, I decided I needed to be back in the classroom, and I am thrilled to have landed at MV and to Bee a part of this amazing community. The lights of my life are my two boys, Ansel, 18, who is playing baseball in Texas, and Dashiell,15, who goes to ECHS. I love all things music—listening and playing (drums and some guitar). I am an avid baseball fan (to be clear, Mets NOT Yankees), watching, coaching and still playing some. On weekends, you’ll find me hiking with my dog, Oliver, playing ball with Dash, cooking, watching a game or working on my home. grady.carson@wccusd.net
I’ve been teaching for over 20 years, mostly as a first grade or kindergarten teacher. I am originally from Buffalo, NY and moved to California after graduating with a Bachelor of Science degree in Nursing from SUNY Binghamton. I am passionate about gardening and cooking and eating healthy foods. bjanora@wccusd.net
I was born in Laos and grew up in Richmond, California. I attended Lincoln Elementary, Montalvin Manor Elementary, Downer Junior High, Helms Junior High, Kennedy High, and finally, Richmond High School. I studied Human Development and Native American Studies at UC Davis and graduated in 1995. I have taught grades 1 through 6 in both Oakland Unified and WCCUSD. This will be my 21st year. I love to travel and learn about different cultures. lphan@wccusd.net
I was born and raised in the Bay Area and attended WCCUSD schools from grades K-12. After graduating from El Cerrito High, I moved to Los Angeles, where I attended UCLA and Pepperdine University and received his BA in sociology, teaching credential, and master’s degree in education. Before I came to Mira Vista in 2010, I was a 4th/5th-grade teacher and math coach in the Oakland Unified School District for 4 years. In my free time, I like to watch sports (go Giants, 49ers, and Warriors!), cook, and spend time with my family.
I was born in Laos and grew up in Richmond, California. I attended Lincoln Elementary, Montalvin Manor Elementary, Downer Junior High, Helms Junior High, Kennedy High, and finally, Richmond High School. I studied Human Development and Native American Studies at UC Davis and graduated in 1995. I have taught grades 1 through 6 in both Oakland Unified and WCCUSD. This will be my 21st year. I love to travel and learn about different cultures.
My name is Sherie Roberts, I teach 4-6 MMSN at Mira vista for three years now. Previously I was living in Fresno and teaching there. My husband and I are big SF Giants fans with season tickets to Oracle Park. When not attending a ballgame I enjoy visiting my grandchildren, Elowyn and Asher in Colorado and Colt in Ohio. I love to garden in my backyard with my 3 dogs and 2 cats. sherie.roberts@wccusd.net
I was born and raised in the Bay Area. I have taught in the East Bay for the last 10 years at various grade levels; however, I am loving teaching middle school for the last three years, and seventh grade in particular. I am passionate about integrating useful technology into my curriculum; I have mentored and coached FIRST Lego League teams; and am the founder and teacher of the MV STEAM after-school program entering its fifth year. I also enjoy working in the middle school garden and demonstrating the practical applications of science in the outdoor classroom. blackey@wccusd.net
Beginning September 13, families will be notfied of results within 15-30 minutes of testing. This will significantly reduce the time to identify a positive test.
I have been teaching Kindergarten and First Grade for close to 20 years. I am from St. Louis, Mo., but have lived in California for 35 years. I love to bike, swim, travel, and spend time with my husband and two adult children. pcarrousel@wccusd.net
I grew up in Turlock, California and moved to the Bay Area to study biology at UC Berkeley. When I’m not in the classroom, you can probably find me hiking, birding, or at a concert. I love being a part of the Mira Vista community! violet.kimzey@wccusd.net
Non-Discrimination Policy:
West Contra Costa Unified School District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from discrimination, intimidation, harassment, and bullying based on actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital, parental or family status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression; or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.
If you believe you have been discriminated against, immediately contact the school site principal and/or Director of the Office of Educational Equity, Rhonda Haney, Title IX Compliance Officer at 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 at 510-307-4538 or rhaney@wccusd.net.
Politica de No Discriminación:
En el Distrito Escolar Unificado de West contra Costa los programas escolares, actividades y prácticas debe estar libre de discriminación, intimidación, acoso y acoso basada en la real o percibida raza, color, ascendencia, origen nacional, estado migratorio, grupo étnico, edad, religión, estado civil o paternal o familia, física o mental, el sexo, orientación sexual, género, identidad de género o expresión de género; o sobre la base de la asociación de una persona con una persona o grupo con una o más de estas características reales o percibidas.
Si usted cree que ha sido discriminado, inmediatamente ponga se en contacto con la/el director/a de la escuela y / o Director de la Oficina de Equidad Educativa, Rhonda Haney, la oficial sobre la conformidad del Título IX ubicada en 1108 Bissell Ave., Richmond, CA 94801 o 510-307-4538 o rhaney@wccusd.net.
I was born and raised in the Richmond area, attending local schools – Riverside, Adams Jr. High, and Kennedy High. I graduated from UCSB with a BA in Business Economics. I received my credential through the partnership program between Hayward State and WCCUSD. I have taught 17 years – all of them at the wonderful Mira Vista. I have been married for 35 years to Larry, and we have 3 adult children. My favorite places to go are Duncans Mills on the Russian River and the beach. I love to scrapbook and read. I especially love to teach. dhoy@wccusd.net
I am a speech language pathologist (SLP) and I have been here at Mira Vista for 17 years now. Prior to working for the District, I was practicing in Manila (Philippines) where I had my own private clinic which was a partnership with a developmental pediatrician and a child psychologist. This is my 26th year as an SLP and I love what I do! Aside from enjoying what I do here at MV, I am also passionate about serving others. I am married to an accountant and we love to go on long drives and finding good food. Our Sundays are dedicated to serving at our home church. My mindset centers on the following – I get to do it! Be intentional, live with purpose and always be grateful no matter what. I love my Mira Vista community! aevangelista@wccusd.net
Beginning Monday, September 13, the district has partnered with Laboratory Services of America (LSA) to administer weekly rapid COVID-19 tests to students and staff.
For the person who has tested positive:
If a student produces a positive rapid test, it will be sent to the lab to undergo PCR testing to confirm. If the result remains positive, the parent/guardian, principal and district official will be notified immediately and COVID-19 protocols will begin, including isolation and the immediate pick up of your student. This will help the district to maintain an accurate and updated dashboard. After quarantining for 10 days, students can return to school with no symptoms.
Shortened quarantine can end after day 7, if a diagnostic specimen is collected on Day 5 or later from the date of last exposure and tests negative.
For close contacts of the person who has tested postive:
Anytime there is a positive case identified on site, close contacts will quarantine for 10 days. If the close contacts cannot be identified, all students in the class will quarantine for 10 days.
A close contact is identified as someone who has been within zero to six feet of the infected person for 15 minutes or more in a 24 hour period (according to CDHP guidance).
From WCCUSD COVID-19 Student and Family Safety Handbook:
My child tested positive for COVID-19 but had no symptoms.
If your child continues to have no symptoms, they can return to school after 10 days have passed since they had a positive viral test for COVID-19. Retesting is not required and not advised. If your child develops symptoms after testing positive, contact your healthcare provider.
A child who tested positive for COVID and had symptoms can return to school 10 days after their symptoms first appeared and their symptoms have been improving and they have been fever-free for 24 hours without the use of fever-reducing medications.
For everyone else -
The District will assign a project manager to oversee the Covid Positive tracker and communications. Current communications from your school’s principal regarding positive cases will be sent from the project manager’s office.
I was born and raised in the Bay Area. I have taught in the East Bay for the last 10 years at various grade levels; however, I am loving teaching middle school for the last three years, and seventh grade in particular. I am passionate about integrating useful technology into my curriculum; I have mentored and coached FIRST Lego League teams; and am the founder and teacher of the MV STEAM after-school program entering its fifth year. I also enjoy working in the middle school garden and demonstrating the practical applications of science in the outdoor classroom.
I'm the school psychologist assigned to Mira Vista. I enjoy my place at Mira Vista because of the amazing community feeling, and the great staff, families, and kids that I have the opportunity to work with and support. I grew up in the Central Valley and came to the Bay for college at San Francisco State University, which I attended for undergrad and graduate school. Outside of Mira Vista, I teach school psychologist graduate students at SF State, supervise interns in the district, and lead a cultural competence committee in the psych department. When I am not at work, I like to spend my free time with friends and family, traveling, crocheting, attending trivia nights, and checking out many of the great restaurants in the Bay Area. adrianna.jeanpierre@wccusd.net
I am the occupational therapist assigned to Mira Vista. I went back to school after my youngest child entered middle school and got both my bachelor's and master's degrees in occupational therapy at San Jose State. After graduating, I worked for two years for another district before coming to WCCUSD. I love my job. I love to see the growth the students make each year. It is very rewarding. I also love working with the other OTs in the district and at Mira Vista (starting my seventh year here). We have a wonderful community of teachers, staff, admin, and families. I don't have a lot of spare time — I'm usually working or involved in some family, community or church activity. I'm also currently taking piano lessons and hope to take guitar someday. Additionally, I'm studying Spanish. Once in a while, I take time to hike, cook, read, and/or to play puzzles, word games, or Sudoku. If I had more time, I'd do scrapbooking, sewing, and ceramics. When we have a chance, my husband and I visit our nine children and 32 grandchildren who are spread all across the United States. Family is what it is all about. sgillispie@wccusd.net
From the WCCUSD COVID-19 Health and Safety Guide:
Families will be notified of school or cohort closures and any restrictions in place to prevent COVID-19 exposure (e.g., limited hours of operation) as soon as possible.
All exposures to district personnel are contact-traced to ensure persons exposed are notified via phone or email.
From WCCUSD RETURN TO 100% IN-PERSON INSTRUCTION UPDATE: WEEKLY COVID TESTING SCHEDULE FOR SCHOOLS
If you do not receive direct contact from a member of the Covid team within 24 hours regarding a confirmed case, your student has not been directly exposed or affected. Unless there is significant close contact with a person who has tested positive, we do not need to quarantine the entire class.
Again, if your student has not received direct contact from a member of the Covid team stating they were directly exposed or affected, please send your student to school as usual. Our school sites will follow up on all student absences, per district policy and state law.
From the WCCUSD FAQ Fall Reopening Page
If the school is experiencing an outbreak, the COVID Response Team should immediately notify public health officials and collaborate to facilitate increased testing and contact tracing, as necessary. The local health department may facilitate testing for students, teachers, and staff who are in schools with an active outbreak. The health department may also conduct contact tracing in these situations. Schools can assist by providing information, to the extent allowable by privacy laws and other applicable laws, to identify close contacts (e.g., class rosters, seating charts, and student emergency contact information) that could be tested and either isolated or quarantined.
Situations that may indicate the need for school closure:
Within a 14-day period, an outbreak has occurred in 25% or more stable groups in the school.
Within a 14-day period, at least three outbreaks have occurred in the school AND more than 5% of the school population is infected.
The LHO may also determine school closure is warranted for other reasons, including results from public health investigation or other local epidemiological data.
Length of closure: 14 days, or according to a decision made in consultation with the LHO.
Cohorts: Cohorts may be shut down or removed from in-person instruction temporarily after the presence of a positive case for quarantine.
Ms. Hund is originally from Louisiana. She came to California in 1998 for a graduate degree in Computer Animation. In the past, she taught 5th grade, 7th grade History, K-5 computers and Yearbook. She loves to spend time with her son. She also loves to eat good food, dance and learn. No, really — her idea of a good time is learning about quantum physics. And the history of racism. And nutrition. And other cultures, people, and places. amanda.hund@wccusd.net
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I am a WCCUSD Alum. I went to Shannon Elementary, Pinole Middle & High School. I graduated from UC Berkeley with a Linguistics degree. Mira Vista is where my teaching journey started as a substitute in Kindergarten. I went on to get my teaching credential through Sonoma State and was placed at another school site in the district, where I taught 6th, 3rd, & 4th grade. Each grade level has something unique to love! I am excited to be back at Mira Vista, the school I found my passion for teaching. I currently live in El Sobrante, with my husband, Demetrio and our dog, Clover. I enjoy traveling during the summer and even on the weekends. I also enjoy day hikes and going to the movies. ahoy@wccusd.net
I was born and raised in the Bay Area and attended WCCUSD schools from grades K-12. After graduating from El Cerrito High, I moved to Los Angeles, where I attended UCLA and Pepperdine University and received his BA in sociology, teaching credential, and master’s degree in education. Before I came to Mira Vista in 2010, I was a 4th/5th-grade teacher and math coach in the Oakland Unified School District for 4 years. In my free time, I like to watch sports (go Giants, 49ers, and Warriors!), cook, and spend time with my family. rtsugawa@wccusd.net
Hello Mira Vista Bees! I started my teaching career 21 years ago at Mira Vista teaching 1st grade. I spent 17 years at this site and then did some exploring at other WCCUSD schools and I am now happily back where I started! I grew up in the Chicago area and I am the proud Aunt of nine nieces and nephews, whom I love to talk about. I enjoy live theater and am a regular Berkeley Rep patron. And I am a huge basketball fan. Go Dubs! shillegass@wccusd.net
I grew up here in Richmond, and attended Mira Vista as a child. I’ve have been a Magnificent Mira Vista Bumble Bee since 1980! My two daughters have also attended Mira Vista. I’m in my 21st year of teaching and my 10th year at Mira Vista. I have taught all grades from kindergarten through third, and third grade is my favorite! I speak Spanish as my second language, and my hobbies include playing piano and physical fitness. I love teaching at Mira Vista, and being part of this amazing school community. rmclachlan@wccusd.net
I am a California native. I was born in San Francisco, CA and raised in the Bay Area . I have a 6 year old son named Jovani who has a smile that can light up the room.
I graduated from California East Bay with my teaching credential and later received my master’s from St. Mary’s College of California. This is my 16th year of teaching. I’ve taught a range of grades K-4, 2-3 combo, 3-4 combo, and I’ve looped with K-1 and 2-3.
I enjoy outdoor activities like camping, fishing, hiking, and gardening. I am excited to start the new year at Mira Vista Elementary. shoshannah.walker@wccusd.net
Jane Magid has degrees from U.C. Berkeley in linguistics, San Francisco Conservatory of Music in flute performance, and a teaching credential from Cal State East Bay. She has been teaching music to kids since 1983 and instrumental music in WCCUSD since 2005--and she has fun doing it! When she’s not teaching, she enjoys playing music, making food, taking photographs, and going outside to explore the natural world. jmagid@wccusd.net
I am a Bay Area native and am incredibly grateful to work at Mira Vista. I received my BA from UC Davis and MAEd with an emphasis in digital teaching and learning from Azusa Pacific University. I just recently completed my Administrative Credential from CSU East Bay. I am the Tech Teacher Leader for Mira Vista and greatly enjoy integrating technology into the existing curriculum, however spending time outside is my true love. You’ll often find my class in the garden, whether it be reading, cooking, or pulling weeds- I love to take my students outside! I am always looking forward to practicing my Spanish- please come talk to me and help me practice! You can often me singing and dancing on the yard with our students or teaching our Musical Theatre Club at Mira Vista! I taught first grade for four years at MV, and fifth grade for three years, before starting third grade this year. The MV community is such a gift in my life and I am so excited for the 2020-2021 school year! You can reach me at cspafford@wccusd.net
I found my passion for working with children at the age of 15 when I first started teaching kids to knit. That led me to volunteering at after school programs. I then worked as a classroom Mental Health counselor. Eventually, I was placed as a teacher. My passion continues to grow as I observe our students playing with peers, asking questions about life, and showing pride in their abilities. When I am not working, you can often find me knitting, gardening, or cooking up a delicious meal. frances.santiago@wccusd.net
Ms. Rossi has worked as a Resource Specialist for 20 years with WCCUSD. She established and coordinated a thriving Learning Center model both at Tara Hills School and Mira Vista. She is the project director of West County DIGS, a collaboration of garden activists working to promote school gardens in the district. She manages the Garden Education program at Mira Vista. Now a retired teacher who lives in the neighborhood, she has worked half time at Mira Vista teaching K–4 students with learning challenges for 8 wonderful years. graciella.i.rossi@gmail.com