School Opening Update

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Good Evening Dragon Families and Staff.

I hope you are all healthy and staying safe! I wanted to share with you the information from the Governor’s Press Conference today. All NM schools will start in a virtual/online environment until September 7th. Then there will be an evaluation of the Covid situation to determine a phased in “in-person” delivery. The phase in will start with K-5, a reevaluation period, then middle school, then high school.

We will send out specific information for each grade level soon.

I want you to know that we are ready! We have had a plan for all 3 suggested scenarios since late June. We have chromebooks for all students, PPE equipment, remote learning curriculum and a very dedicated staff. We will have real time instruction and a very supportive outreach plan for families and students in need.

We do have some room available for students so if you know of families that are looking for a school that is prepared and ready to serve in this pandemic, please have them reach out to us!

The office will open on August 3rd from 8:00 am to 4:00 pm.

Be safe, wear your masks and be well!

Mary Tarango, CEO
21st Century Public Academy

6/18/20 PTA Minutes

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Meeting was called to order by Janet Jiron at 708pm, on Thursday June 18th, 2020
Minutes from 6.18.20 meeting approved by Julianna 2 nd /Alfreda, All in favor
Attendance: Bianca Belmonte-Sapien, Juliann Salinas, Paige Chavez, Nadine Buerger, Jennifer Elliott,
Angie Lerner, Janet Giron, Alfreda- Via ZOOM Meeting
Principals Report from Ms. Belmonte-Sapien

  1. Thank everyone on PTA board for stepping up during this time. What needs does PTA need let
    her know so they can be put on the website
  2. FA Funds Request has been submitted.4 th -6 th grade funded
  3. PEC Charter Renewal, Grade Change Amendment, and CAP approved anonymously. Future
    enrollment cap? Grade level amendments possible to do at one time, Spring 2021
  4. Registration Numbers 2020-2021 Total 356- Target is 380
  5. Blended 4 th and 5 th grade class
  6. June Lottery Draw for All grades except 7 th
  7. Interviews offer letters, filled positions update
    Questions: Preparing for all 3 options
  8. Idea for Summer:
    a. 1- Full regular schedule start
    b. Blended- Start might have to stop
    c. Fully virtual
    d. 18 th of June we will have more info.
    e. 24 th of August with teachers/ 31 st start for students

Presidents Report
Convention- PTA $100 each or Buy 4 get 1 FREE
Need a secretary chair filled
Fundraising chair-Ice cream social-
School Supplies bundles-$30 cost- Profit $5
Need someone to take over Snack Bar

Treasurer’s Report:
$14600.88- Checks $1000 Volcano Vista Booster- flooring
Balance in account. $14600.88-
Checks $1000 Volcano Vista Booster- flooring PAID
Budget will need to be approved in August
Motioned to approve Janet/ Second Paige = All in favor

Vote:

  1. School improvements:
    Approved Payments totaled $5250.43
    Reconciled up to today’s date 6.18.20 $ 8096.15
    2 .Alfreda Begaye- to be another signer on checks- Janet/ Juliann, All in Favor

Officer Positions
Vote for New Slate of Officers for School Year 2020-2021
i. Janet Giron-President-
ii. Alfredo Begay- VP
iii. Angie Lerner- Treasurer
iv. Social Committee Chair- Angie Volunteered to Help
v. Snack bar Chair

Meeting closed at 742PM
Next Meeting August 6 th , 2020 @7pm

5/21/20 PTA Minutes

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Meeting was called to order by Juliann Salinas at 703pm, on Thursday May 21st, 2020
Minutes from 2.28.20 meeting approved by Paige Chavez 2 nd /Janet, All in favor
Attendance: Bianca Belmonte-Sapien, Juliann Salinas, Paige Chavez, Alfreda Begaye, Angie Lerner, Janet
Giron
Principals Report from Ms. Belmonte-Sapien

  1. Thank everyone to support students and staff. Everyone is very appreciative!
  2. Tuesday 5 th grade item pick up was great.
  3. Hiring positions on website 10 openings -1 more will be added (2-4 th , 6 th -social, 7 th math, 8 th –
    math, 1-special ed,2-ea positions , Point 2 PE Positions, Part time 9-1pm Office assistant.)
  4. Formed a FA advisory council-Mr Johnson : necessary step to receive funding under LEA title
  5. Performance review-poste on the website. Indicators that were not able to be measured.
    Successful negotiation of contract.
  6. Continuous learning plan- Posted online Teachers have done amazing converting to virtual world
  7. Grades submitted by Friday 5.22.20
    Questions:
  8. Idea for Summer:
    a. 1- Full regular schedule start
    b. Blended- Start might have to stop
    c. Fully virtual
    d. 18 th of June we will have more info.
    e. 24 th of August with teachers/ 31 st start for students
  9. Registration- PTA involvement- Flyers can be put in office/emails sent out

Treasurers Report: Given by Angie Lerner: Actuals Budget Report included
Motion:
Expenses
Office Supplies +$1.00
Equipment +$30.00
Member dues +$30.00
New School Needs +$575.00
Move $636.00 from Beginning and End of Year Needs
Student Store Expenses +2,500.00
Move money from OSI Assistance

Add Line Items:
School Supplies-
Income of $1400.00
Expenses of $1200.00 move money from trash bags
Balloon Aloft-
Income of $700.00
Expenses of $320.00 move money from trash bags
Gym Concessions-
Income of $4000.00
Expenses of $400.00 move money from trash bags
Student Council-
Expense of $75.00- move money from Trash bags
Carryover- add $7,150.00

Approved $5,250.43 to give to the school for improvements. This will come from the carryover line
item.
Balance carryover $13K
Balance in account.
Outstanding 2checks
Budget provided: Janet will email to me
Motioned to approve Janet/ Second Paige = All in favor

Vote for School improvements:

  1. i. Vote for software for school: $2,270.45-maintence orders for reporting, procurement, etc
  2. ii. Vote for sign cost allocation: $1,815.07-Brail for ADA Guidelines
  3. iii. Vote for Internet (Wired): $825.50
  4. iv. Vote for Outlets and Light Fixtures: $2609.86-Moving Closets to offices for staff members
  5. v. Total: $7,520.88 in asks for School Improvements-Gym Concession ~$3K would be
    allocated for school improvements
    Foundation able to match us? Golf tournament moved to August
    Approved Janet/Second Angie-$5250.43
    Voted to take out of carry over
    Reconciled up to today’s date 5.21.20

Officer Positions
Vote for New Slate of Officers for School Year 2020-2021
i. Janet Giron-President-
ii. Alfredo Begay- VP
iii. Angie Lerner- Treasurer
Paige approved/ Seconded Juliann
iv. Social Committee Chair
v. Snack bar Chair

August 20-21 st – PTA Online Conference- Member Hub- Online software
July 1 st – Memberships start enrollment
Uniform drop off- Next week 9-3pm until June 12 th .
Annual Audit Volunteers: Happens in July
School Supplies:
Teacher In-Service Lunch: The Grind-

Meeting closed at 821PM
Next Meeting June 18 th 2020 @7pm

Got Shots? Immunization Campaign

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Got Shots? Immunization Clinics to run July 25 – August 15
Providers offer special hours to get children immunized in time for school!

SANTA FE � The New Mexico Department of Health, the New Mexico Immunization Coalition (NMIC), the New Mexico Primary Care Association (NMPCA), and healthcare providers from across the state are helping parents prepare children for going back to school.

Special immunization clinics will be held from July 25th through August 15th for all children 18 years old and younger. The special clinics are part of the Got Shots? immunization campaign.

School is right around the corner, and despite COVID-19 restrictions, children are required to be up to date on immunizations for school. Got Shots? provides many opportunities for parents to take their children for needed immunizations. Diseases that once injured or killed thousands of children are now a rare occurrence in the United States, and some have been eliminated completely. Immunizations are even more important for children and for families during the COVID pandemic.

“COVID-19 is a great example of why we need vaccines. While we don’t have a COVID vaccine yet, we are able to protect families and children against many diseases with safe effective immunizations. I encourage all New Mexico parents to take advantage of the upcoming clinics.”, said Department of Health Cabinet Secretary Kathy Kunkel.

Participating providers will offer immunizations to any child, regardless of whether they are a patient or have insurance as part of Got Shots? Some providers hold clinics on weekends or evening hours to accommodate parents’ busy schedules. Parents should call ahead to the clinic to check if an appointment is needed.

In addition, due to COVID-19, there may be special procedures in place, such as waiting in the car until their child’s turn. Parents need to bring their child’s shot record and Medicaid or private health insurance card if they have insurance, even though immunizations are provided at no cost to parents.

The Got Shots? immunization campaign is organized by the New Mexico Immunization Coalition, which includes the New Mexico Primary Care Association and the Department of Health. This year 37 community health centers, public health offices, and private practices across New Mexico are participating in Got Shots?

To find a clinic in local communities statewide, people are encouraged to go online to www.immunizenm.org and click on the Got Shots? logo. The Department of Health provides immunizations at no cost year-round at public health clinics in every county for uninsured children. To find your local Public health office visit www.nmhealth.org, however, please check with your local public health office for details about this due to COVID-19.

Need to locate immunization records? VaxViewNM enables individuals, parents, and guardians to access, save and/or print official immunization records. This eliminates the need to carry multiple or aged documents and allows you to access your shot record anytime you need. VaxViewNM is mobile friendly and uses two-factor authentication. Simply go to VaxViewNM to print a copy of your or your child’s shot record.

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Bianca Belmonte-Sapien M.A.,NBCT, Ed.S
Principal