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Backpack Campaign

Backpack Campaign

MCSD Inspires Young Readers this Summer through Literacy & Learning Backpacks
 
(May 26, 2021, MERCED, CA) -- Did you know that it takes just 2-3 hours of reading a week to prevent learning loss? This summer, Merced City School District (MCSD) hopes to address learning loss and cultivate young readers through its Literacy and Learning Backpacks project. Each child in the District, from preschool through 8th grade, will receive a backpack filled with books and workbooks to continue learning and reading over the summer.
Each backpack contains four books, tip cards, and a “Getting Ready” workbook. The workbooks are specific to each grade level and have been customized to include community-based activities that students and their families can do together this summer. The goal is to make learning fun and interactive for the whole family.
“Learning doesn’t just happen in our classrooms. That's why our team continues to find ways to support students beyond the classroom and provide resources to address learning loss, especially this year,” explains Doug Collins, Deputy Superintendent for MCSD.
District Teacher Librarian, Seanna Haslouer, personally curated the books to make sure they are tailored for each grade level. “I’m excited to roll out this project. Studies show that children growing up in homes without books are on average three years behind their peers in homes with books, even when considering key factors such as income and parents’ education. Our hope is to cultivate our students’ love for reading and learning by putting a wonderful resource in their hands as they transition to summer.”
According to Haslouer, it was important to keep it engaging and fun for the whole family. “Learning starts at home and incorporating reading as part of the family routine ensures great habits that will ensure success in school.”
Schools started distributing the backpacks last week to every student, including those in distance learning.
The backpacks will also provide parents with an opportunity to spend quality time with their child while they help to build their child’s comprehension, vocabulary, and critical-thinking skills. A community guide included in the workbook encourages spending time as a family while learning through local attractions such as going to the Courthouse Museum or exploring at the Applegate Zoo.
To promote engagement and help families get the most value out of their Literacy and Learning backpacks, every student will receive a passport that will allow students to enter to win prizes based on items and activities in the backpack. Prizes will be drawn every week starting the 2nd week of June. To enter, parents can take photos of their child doing the activities and send them to MCSD via their Facebook page, via email at contactus@mcsd.k12.ca.us or by visiting one of MCSD’s Community Learning Hubs located around the community.
More information is available on the District’s website at www.mcsd.k12.ca.us.

Peterson Literacy Backpack

Backpack Campaign 2

Backpack Campaign 3

 


School Return Update

School Return Update


The Board of Education has clarified its position at the December 15 Board meeting that all in-person instruction is suspended until January 19. Until then, the District will monitor conditions impacting student safety and opportunities for in-person instruction and Distance Learning. All students will be on full Distance Learning starting January 4 until further notice.

Contact my office at (209) 385-6640 if you have questions and/or concerns.

La Junta de Educación ha aclarado su posición en la reunión de la Junta del 15 de diciembre de que toda la instrucción en persona está suspendida hasta el 19 de enero. Hasta entonces, el Distrito monitorea las condiciones que afectan la seguridad de los estudiantes y las oportunidades de instrucción en persona y Aprendizaje a Distancia. Todos los estudiantes estarán en Aprendizaje a Distancia completo comenzando el 4 de enero hasta nuevo aviso.

Comuníquese con mi oficina al (209) 385-6640 si tiene preguntas y / o inquietudes.

Lub Board of Education tau tshaab txhais meej meej rua Board lub rooj sibthaam ntawm Kaum Ob Hlis Ntuj Nub Tim 15 has tas taagnrho kev qha kawm tim ntej tim muag in-person tsaug muab ncua moog txug ncua rua lub Ib Hlis Ntuj Nub Tim 19.  Moog txug ncua rua thaum ntawd, lub district maag le saib xyuas cov teeb meem kws cuam tshuam tub ntxhais ntxhais kawm ntawv kev nyaab xeeb hab cov ncauj ke rua qha kawm tim ntsej tim muag in-person hab Distance Learning. Taag nrho cov tub ntxhais kawm ntawv yuav kawm rua Distance Learning pib lub Ib Hlis Ntuj Nub Tim 4 muaj dlaabtsi ntxiv tom ntej maam has paub.

Yog koj muaj kev txhawj xeeb hab lug nug dlaabtsi thov hu kuv lub office ntawm (209) 385-6640.


MCSD Spelling Bee Awards

MCSD Spelling Bee Awards

James Banno, FremontMaytee Valencia, Rivera MiddleErin Jae Jumento, Cruickshank Middle
 
Maxwell Fell, Wright Anisha Jain
Photos: (Top L-R) James Banno, Fremont Elementary; Maytee Valencia, Rivera Middle School; Erin Jae Jumento, Cruickshank Middle School; (Bottom L-R) Maxwell Fell, Wright Elementary; Anisha Jain, Burbank Elementary; Dr. Shela Seaton, MCSD Chief Strategy Officer)
 
149 Merced City School District students from grades 4 through 8 showcased their literacy skills in the district wide spelling bee. These are some of our most dedicated young scholars. 4th and 5th competed the first week of November. Students in 6th through 8th grades competed the following week. Two participants from each grade level will move on to the Merced County spelling bees on December 9th (elementary) and 10th (junior high). Congratulations to all participants for showcasing their skills.
 
4th grade awards
  • 1st place: James Banno, Fremont Elementary School
  • 2nd place: Jaden Yu, Burbank Elementary School
  • 3rd place: Deanna Aquitania, Burbank Elementary School
5th grade awards
  • 1st place: Anisha Jain, Burbank Elementary School
  • 2nd place: Vasudah Shyam, Burbank Elementary School
  • 3rd place: Sean Sekhri, Stefani Elementary School
6th grade awards
  • 1st place: Maxwell Fell, Wright Elementary School
  • 2nd place: Jackson Bart, Burbank Elementary School
  • 3rd place: Alanna Friend, Peterson Elementary School
7th grade awards
  • 1st place: Maytee Valencia, Rivera Middle School
  • 2nd place: Keely Castillo, Cruickshank Middle School
  • 3rd place: Violette Harrison, Cruickshank Middle School
8th grade awards
  • 1st place: Erin Jae Jumento, Cruickshank Middle School
  • 2nd place: Roman Topete, Rivera Middle School
  • 3rd place: Everett Viers, Hoover Middle School

 

149 estudiantes del Distrito Escolar de la Ciudad de Merced de los grados 4to a 8vo están mostrando sus habilidades de alfabetización en todo el distrito en el concurso de ortografía. Estos son algunos de nuestros jóvenes académicos más dedicados. El 4to y 5to compiten la primera semana de noviembre. Del 6to al 8vo competirán la semana siguiente. Los ganadores pasarán a los concursos de ortografía del Condado de Merced el 9 de diciembre (primaria) y el 10 (secundaria). Felicitaciones a todos los participantes por mostrar sus habilidades.

Premios de 4to grado
  • 1er lugar: James Banno, Fremont Elementary School
  • 2do lugar: Jaden Yu, Burbank Elementary School
  • 3er lugar: Deanna Aquitania, Burbank Elementary School
Premios de quinto grado
  • 1er lugar: Anisha Jain, Burbank Elementary School
  • 2do lugar: Vasudah Shyam, Burbank Elementary School
  • 3er lugar: Sean Sekhri, Stefani Elementary School
Premios de sexto grado
  • 1er lugar: Maxwell Fell, Wright Elementary School
  • 2do lugar: Jackson Bart, Burbank Elementary School
  • 3er lugar: Alanna Friend, Peterson Elementary School
Premios de séptimo grado
  • 1er lugar: Maytee Valencia, Rivera Middle School
  • 2do lugar: Keely Castillo, Cruickshank Middle School
  • 3er lugar: Violette Harrison, Cruickshank Middle School
Premios de octavo grado
  • 1er lugar: Erin Jae Jumento, Cruickshank Middle School
  • 2do lugar: Roman Topete, Rivera Middle School
  • 3er lugar: Everett Viers, Hoover Middle School​

 

149 tus tub nxhais kawm ntawv ntawm Merced City School District qib 4 txog qib 8 tau los nthuav lawv cov txujci txawj nyob thoob plawg hauv district rau spelling bee. Cov hluas no yeej yog ib txhia ntawm peb cov tub txawj ntxhais ntse uas yog yeej mob siab rau heev.  4th thiab 5th yeej tiav lawm thawj asthiv ntawm Kawm Ib Hlis Ntuj. 6th txog 8th yuav tiav rau lub asthiv tom ntej. Cov uas yog yeej (winners) yuav txav nce mus rau ntawm Merced County spelling bees rau lub Kaum Ib Hlis Ntuj Hnub Tim 9th (rau elementary) thiab Hnub Tim 10th (rau junior high). Congratulations rau tag nrho cov uas yog tuaj koom rau kev nthuav lawv cov txujci txawj.​

Muab awards rau cov grade 4th

  • Yeej tau thib 1st: James Banno, Fremont Elementary School
  • Yeej tau thib 2nd: Jaden Yu, Burbank Elementary School
  • Yeej tau thib 3rd: Deanna Aquitania, Burbank Elementary School
Muab awards rau cov grade 5th
  • Yeej tau thib 1st: Anisha Jain, Burbank Elementary School
  • Yeej tau thib 2nd: Burbank Elementary School
  • Yeej tau thib 3rd: Sean Sekhri, Stefani Elementary School
Muab awards rau cov grade 6th
  • Yeej tau thib 1st: Maxwell Fell, Wright Elementary School
  • Yeej tau thib 2nd: Jackson Bart, Burbank Elementary School
  • Yeej tau thib 3rd: Alanna Friend, Peterson Elementary School
Muab awards rau cov grade 7th
  • Yeej tau thib 1st: Maytee Valencia, Rivera Middle School
  • Yeej tau thib 2nd: Keely Castillo, Cruickshank Middle School
  • Yeej tau thib 3rd: Violette Harrison, Cruickshank Middle School
Muab awards rau cov grade 8th
  • Yeej tau thib 1st: Erin Jae Jumento, Cruickshank Middle School
  • Yeej tau thib 2nd: Roman Topete, Rivera Middle School
  • Yeej tau thib 3rd: Everett Viers, Hoover Middle School

WATCH: School Reopening Community Forum

WATCH: School Reopening Community Forum

If you missed MCSD’s Community Forum on School Reopening, held on October 19th, 2020, click below to watch on YouTube:
 
  • To access subtitles in your preferred language, follow these steps on YouTube:
    • At the bottom of the screen, click CC (subtitles/closed captioning)
    • Click the ⚙ gear icon (settings)   
    • Select “subtitles/cc”
    • Select “auto-translate” 
    • Scroll down the list of language options to find your language
    • Now press play to watch the video with subtitles included
 
See attached infographics on the three models the Board will consider: 
 
Questions presented during the forum will be published on the district website soon.​

Community Forum: School Reopening

Community Forum: School Reopening

School Reopening
 
Dear Community Member,
 
We all want to see our students back in our classrooms. As we prepare to safely welcome back our students in person, I know many of you have questions and concerns. You are invited to join me via video conference for an informal conversation on the initial reopening of Merced City School District schools, on Monday, October 19, 2020 from 3:00-3:45 p.m.
 
The opportunity to connect with you is a priority to me. 
 
Thank you, 
 
Al Rogers, Ed.D.
MCSD Superintendent of Schools
 



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