We will begin the 2020-21 school year in a Distance Learning model. In order to create small groups for instruction, we will be scheduling one on one assessment for students in grades TK-5. During these appointments, your child will receive educational materials to take home. If you need a device, for distance learning you can also check out a device during the assessment appointment. Our assessments days are August 10th, 11th, and 12th. If you have not received an appointment in the mail by 7th, please call the office.

You can get a jump start on completing your required first-day packet as early as Monday, August 3, 2020. The annual First Day Packet will only be available online through Aeries Parent Portal now through mid-September. This packet asks you to review emergency contact information, review required annual notifications, and check permissions for your student. After mid-September, parents can call or email the office to update contact information.

Thank you to all the parents who filled out the Distance Learning Survey. We appreciate your input and feedback. Our small satellite learning locations on all campus’ will be for students who need more support and students of essential workers. We are currently evaluating the survey results and will contact parents soon with the results. We may not be able to accommodate the full amount of students who are in need due to county health guidelines. Additionally, we can not start the program until our waiver is approved by the state and county.

Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals at school will get extra food benefits. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT benefits. P-EBT benefits help families in California buy food when schools are closed because of the coronavirus emergency. Families will get up to $365 per eligible child on their P-EBT card to use on food and groceries. Families with children who get CalFresh, Medi-Cal or Foster Care benefits do not need to apply. Most will get their P-EBT card in the mail during the month of May. P-EBT cards will begin arriving around May 12, 2020 through May 22, 2020. Families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals and who do not get their P-EBT card in the mail, must apply online before June 30, 2020. The online application will launch on May 22, 2020.

We are proud to announce that Anderson Elementary has been selected as a 2019-2020 Imagine Nation Beacon School. We were awarded this honor for above-and-beyond enthusiasm and innovative use of Imagine Learning. We are excited to be among the honored schools this year. Our students and teachers have worked consistently all year long on the Imagine Learning programs. Congratulations to our students and staff!