
We’re thrilled to announce Hesperia Unified
School District’s updated app! It’s all things Hesperia USD,
in your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.
ly/2F1j1is or iPhone: https://apple.co/2Fjk8tt.

Hola familias de Kingston: Haga clic en los enlaces a continuación para obtener información sobre el aprendizaje híbrido y a distancia.
https://5il.co/q0ag
Si ha cambiado de opinión sobre cómo desea que regresen sus hijos, comuníquese con la oficina de Kingston antes del viernes 25 de febrero. Si ya notificó a la oficina de su cambio, ignore este mensaje. Se le notificará de su grupo asignado la próxima semana. ¡Gracias por su paciencia mientras nos preparamos para traer a los estudiantes de regreso al campus! ¡Que tengas una buena tarde!

Hello Kingston Families,
Please click on the links below for information regarding Hybrid and Distance Learning.
https://5il.co/q08n
If you have changed your mind about how you want your child(ren) to return, please contact the Kingston Office by this Friday, February 25.
If you have already notified the office of your change, please disregard this message.
You will be notified of your assigned group next week. Thanks for your patience as we prepare to bring students back on campus!!
Have a great evening!

Dear Kingston Family,
Querida familia de Kingston: ¡Buenas noticias! El número de casos de COVID está disminuyendo y se ve bien que los estudiantes regresen a clase en el modelo híbrido. Mientras hacemos nuestros planes, usaremos la respuesta de la encuesta inicial que se completó en noviembre (híbrido 2 días en persona / 3 a distancia o toda la distancia). Si ha cambiado de opinión acerca de si desea que su hijo (s) regrese (s) y cómo, por favor comuníquese con su escuela antes del viernes 26 de febrero. Esperamos tener a los estudiantes de regreso en persona. Actualmente no tenemos una fecha de inicio oficial, pero estamos ansiosos por finalizar los planes. ¡Le informaremos tan pronto como obtengamos esta información! Además, hemos recibido llamadas telefónicas de padres que confunden el texto de Inscripción abierta y los estudiantes que regresan a la escuela. La Inscripción Abierta es un proceso que ocurre todos los años en el caso de que una familia desee transferirse a otra escuela dentro del distrito. No tiene nada que ver con la inscripción en Kingston o el regreso a la escuela relacionado con la pandemia.

Dear Kingston Family,
Good news! The number of COVID cases is dropping and it is looking good for students to be brought back to class in the hybrid model. As we are making our plans, we will be using the initial survey response that was completed in November (hybrid 2 days in person/3 distance or all distance). If you have changed your mind about if and how you want your child (ren) to return, please contact your school by Friday, February 26. We are looking forward to having students back in person. We currently don’t have an official start date but are eager to finalize plans. We will inform you just as soon as we get this information!
Additionally, we have received phone calls from parents who are confusing the Open Enrollment text and students returning to school. Open Enrollment is a process that happens every year in the event that a family is looking to transfer to another school within the district. It has nothing to do with enrollment at Kingston or coming back to school related to the pandemic.

Hello Kingston Parents,
Please take a moment to provide us with feedback on the 2020/21 Kingston Parent Survey. Your input is greatly appreciated. Please complete surveys by February 5th, 2021
https://forms.gle/jKQWGFcx4YrjcTHH6

To access and review Kingston's 2020-2021 Family engagement policy please visit our website at Kingstonelementary.org
Para acceder y revisar la política de participación familiar 2020-2021 de Kingston, visite nuestro sitio web en Kingstonelementary.org

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

#DYK hand sanitizers are not as effective when hands are visibly dirty or greasy? If your hands are visibly dirty or greasy, ALWAYS wash your hands with soap and water.
https://go.usa.gov/xV9TP

Use hand sanitizer the right way. Read the label to apply the correct amount and rub into all hand surfaces until hands are dry.
https://go.usa.gov/xVQu9

No soap and water to wash hands? Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol in it.
https://go.usa.gov/xVQu9

You are invited to join us for ELAC/Están invitados a la junta de ELAC. The meeting will be on zoom. Here is the link: https://hesperiausd-org.zoom.us/j/6809344720
Meeting ID: 680 934 4720

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/

Kingston School Site Council meeting is happening December 3rd @ 3:00PM via zoom. This meeting is an open meeting to review performance data, develop goals, and approve the school plan and all related expenditures in accordance with all state and federal laws and expenditures.
https://hesperiausd-org.zoom.us/j/86929471288

When should you use hand sanitizer? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations.
https://go.usa.gov/xVQuG

How should you wash your hands? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations.
https://go.usa.gov/xVQudexternal icon

Why wash your hands? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations.
https://go.usa.gov/xVQup

Before eating food at home or in public spaces, wash your hands with soap and water. It only takes 20 seconds and removes the germs from surfaces or objects you’ve touched https://go.usa.gov/xV9TPexternal icon #KeepHandsClean

Weekly HUSD COVID Update 11/18/20:
COVID Data:
Most up to date San Bernardino County COVID data is as follows:
Adjusted new cases per 100,000 residents:
24.41*
Overall testing positivity:
10.41%*
HPI testing positivity aka "Health Equity Metric":
12.62% *
*Note: Most recent data as of 11/9/20
Source: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
Current San Bernardino County tier assignment:
27.0 adjusted new cases per 100,000**
10.5% Overall positivity**
9.3% Health equity metric positivity**
Tier = Purple
**Note: 7-day average of the week ending on 11/10/20.
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 also welcome!
You do NOT need to have symptoms to test!
You get texted/emailed the results in under 48 hours!
Nearby locations: (Note: Click Here for exhaustive San Bernardino County list)
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/
If you have any other questions please contact your child's school.

Reminder: No School Tomorrow
Happy Veterans Day! Wednesday, November 11, 2020
Thank you to all our service men and women!
