August 15, 2021

Greetings CDA Family,

We are excited to welcome your child onto campus tomorrow, August 16th for the 2021-2022 school year. We know last year was challenging, and we appreciate your continued support for our school community.

Please carefully review this message, which contains important information about what to expect for the start of the school year. We will maintain the highest standards of COVID safety practices and protocols, including health screening, face masks, social distancing whenever possible, proper hand hygiene, and cleaning. Hand-washing areas and hand sanitizers are available on campus and their use will be encouraged and incorporated into school routines.

All students will need a valid COVID test two weeks prior to the start of school and will need to continue to take a COVID test every week or periodically thereafter. Free COVID testing will be available in the school auditorium on Monday, August 16th from 7:30am to 3:30pm. Free COVID testing is also offered for students and their families at various school sites around the district. To schedule an appointment for your child, please use the Daily Pass or call (213) 443-1300. Please use your Parent Portal account to sign in. If you do not have a Parent Portal account, you can register here.

Prior to entering the campus:

  • School Parking Lots are for Staff Only and will be locked at 7:55am. Per LAUSD policy, all gates must be locked in the morning and remain locked until the end of the day.

  • All students are required to wear a face mask over their nose and mouth. Ensure your child has a protective face mask they can comfortably wear while on campus. If the face mask is reusable, please wash it daily. Also, make sure your child brings an extra face mask as a back-up. Masks will be provided for students who do not have one.

  • Make sure your child is feeling well. When your child arrives on campus, they will be asked to respond to the Daily Health Check questions. Before coming on campus, the Daily Health Check questions can also be answered using the Daily Pass, which generates a unique QR code that will allow your child to come onto campus. You will need a Parent Portal account to access the Daily Pass. If you have not yet done so, please register for a Parent Portal account, which will also help you stay connected to your child’s academic progress and attendance. Plan to arrive early during the first week of school to avoid long lines.

Daily Schedules:

  • School starts at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 2:38 p.m. on Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. On Tuesdays, school will start at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 1:38 p.m.

  • We encourage all families to arrive at least 15 minutes before school starts so that school staff may scan Daily Passes in advance. This will speed up the process when the gates are opened and students can enter the campus.

Drop-off and dismissal:

  • TK/K students will enter through the TK/K gate; Grades 1 and 4 will enter through the Kickball gate; Grades 2 and 5 will enter through the Garfield gate; and Grade 3 will enter through the Main gate. Click here for the Gate Map.

  • At the gate, you will present your child’s Daily Pass to the school staff. All students will need a valid COVID test two weeks prior to the start of school and will need to continue to take a COVID test every week or periodically thereafter. Students without a valid COVID test will be directed to the auditorium to complete the test and a negative test result must be presented prior to entering the campus. Plan to arrive early during the first week of school to avoid long lines.

  • Parents may accompany their child to the gate entrance. Supervision staff will be there to direct students or help escort the students to their line-up location.

  • Students who are allowed to enter the school will line up inside the gates and will be directed to go to their classrooms at the 8:10am bell.

Dismissal Procedure:

  • Students will use the assigned grade level gate at dismissal. Click here for the Gate Map.

  • If your child will be participating in one of the after school programs, they will be directed to their program location. Children in grades TK/K and 1st grades will be escorted by an adult to their program location.

  • If you have more than one child, you can arrange with your older child’s teacher in advance to meet their younger sibling at their assigned gate.

School Visitors:

  • Currently, visitors are not allowed on campus. We will inform the CDA community when visitors will be allowed on campus.

  • Volunteers will need to meet the district requirements, wear a mask, create a Daily Pass, and sign-in at the Main office.

Meals:

  • Students will receive their meals via the cafeteria, or they may bring their lunch from home. Students will eat their lunch at the tables near the cafeteria, following physical distancing protocols.

  • Any student who forgets to bring their lunch will be able to eat in the cafeteria for free on a daily basis.

  • Please send your child with a reusable water bottle as CDA has purified water dispensers for them to refill so they stay hydrated.

Recess and Lunch Areas

  • Please speak to your child about staying with their class in their assigned eating tables and play areas during recess and lunchtime to ensure safety and minimize contact whenever possible. Appropriate play equipment will be provided for their assigned play areas only..

Afterschool Program:

  • Beyond the Bell: Youth Services program will offer after school care for grades 2 – 5 for free from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Students will have the opportunity to participate with friends in activities. Please complete the Beyond the Bell application which is available in the Main office. The program will begin on Monday, August 16th.

  • Boys and Girls Club of Venice: This after school program is available to students in grades TK – 5 for a fee. They have partnered with CDA to provide varied programs for the students from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. The after-school program will begin August 16th and run through June 10th. Click here to find out more information or apply for the program.by contacting Mr. Jose Sanchez, Director, at [email protected].

  • YMCA: This after school program is available to all students in grades TK – 5 for a fee. They have partnered with CDA to provide varied programs for the students from dismissal until 6:00 p.m. Click here to find out more information or apply.at www.ymcala.org/childcare.

Health Office:

  • Emergency Contact Forms will be distributed for the new school year. Please make sure that you return the Emergency Contact Forms to the school. Please notify the Main office if your emergency contact information changes throughout the year.

  • We ask that students who become ill at school are picked up immediately.

I look forward to seeing your child at school. If you have questions or concerns, please contact me at (310) 822-8215.

Sincerely,

Principal Salvador

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