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Parent Workshops: Social and Emotional Support

This week's parent workshops focus on social and emotional support through Distance Learning. Three workshops are offered this week. Click the headline for flyers and direct log-in links to each workshop.
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Parent Technology Workshops: August 5 - 7

MPUSD will roll out the first phase of Parent Workshops this week. The focus is on technology. Trainings will be recorded and archived, as well. Scroll to bottom of this announcement for archives.
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2020-21 School Year Message from the Superintendent

Take two minutes to hear from Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh about the start up of the 2020-21 school year.
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Message from Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh on the 2020-21 School Year

Last night, the Board of Education voted, on my recommendation, that the new school year start in full Distance Learning only. This decision was difficult to make as we know that the best place for students is at school. (Click headline to read more.)
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2020-21 School Year Information

As you know, all MPUSD schools will open the 2020-2021 school year in a Distance Learning model.

We are committed to ensuring that students continue to experience the care and commitment of our staff and the routine of daily learning, even in full Distance Learning. (Click headline to read more.)
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ARCHIVES: July 15 & 16 Town Halls

Take a minute to hear from Superintendent PK Diffenbaugh about the planning for the start of the 2020-21 school year, as well as sign up for a Town Hall to hear information and next steps.
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ARCHIVES: Reopening of Our Schools Community Meetings

The Monterey Peninsula Unified School District initiated an internal Task Force to begin exploring the reopening of our schools in the 2020-21 school year based on the new guidelines released from the California Department of Education and the California Department of Public Health. The guidelines require schools to consider hybrid schedules in order to limit the total number of students on campus at one time and ensure that students are kept at least 6 feet apart where practical.

MPUSD held four community Town Hall meetings to provide information, answer questions and to hear input from families.
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Summer Feeding Programs

MPUSD's Summer Feeding Program offers meals to students during the summer months at six school locations. Learn more about the locations and times by clicking the title link.
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Important Message from the Superintendent

Please take a moment to read an important message regarding the state of our country from Superintendent Diffenbaugh.
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Monterey County Herald: Guest Editorial PK Diffenbaugh: State Budget Must Reflect Our Values: Invest in Schools

Educators will be forced to overcome this budget challenge — offering services despite the lack of adequate resources. We shouldn’t have to. It is a reflection of our societal values that we continue to underfund our schools while relying on them to be the primary institution responsible for meeting the needs of our most vulnerable populations. Read more in this weekend's Monterey County Herald (click headline link).
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