Dear Roynon Families,

 

I hope this letter finds you and your family well.  I wanted to take the opportunity to follow up on Superintendent Coles’ letter that was sent out last week in regards to our transition to online learning for the beginning of the 2020-21 school year, per our BUSD School Board and Governor Newsom’s order.

  

At Roynon, we are currently preparing for the start of the school year. Our preparation will ensure our readiness to implement a comprehensive and robust distance learning plan that will deliver the high-quality education that is the hallmark of Bonita Unified. Regardless of where the learning is happening, please know that classes will have high levels of accountability for students with rigorous curriculum.

 

The image below highlights the difference from our past experiences with distance learning and our future plans:

Our distance learning program for 2020-21 will include rigorous daily instruction and student accountability regarding completion of work. We are in the process of currently developing a schedule of learning.  In addition, we are excited to announce that we have acquired a new learning platform, Canvas, for all BUSD teachers,  students, and families  to utilize for the 2020-21 school year.  More information will be forthcoming regarding the use of this platform for students AND parents/caregivers.

 

Throughout the summer, many teachers have been participating in professional development on our district-wide learning management system (Canvas) and developing strategies for a comprehensive and robust curriculum delivered virtually. 

In terms of registration and completion of forms for the 2020-21 school year, please visit our district website for kindergarten and NEW student registration. (If you are receiving this email, your student is likely already enrolled at Roynon.  Please feel free to share the following link with friends or family that are hoping to attend Roynon in the fall.)  CLICK HERE TO REGISTER A NEW STUDENT FOR THE 2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR .   For returning students, InfoSnap will need to be completed in a few weeks.  Your InfoSnap code will be mailed to your home address in late July/early August.  

 

The Bonita Unified School District takes part in the National School Lunch and Breakfast Programs. Eligible students may receive meals free of charge or at a reduced price  You or your children do not have to be a U.S. citizen to qualify for free or reduced‐price meals. Free and Reduced Lunch Applications for the 2020-21 school year can now be completed online here: MealApps.Bonita.k12.ca.us.    Please note, all families must complete this application every year, even if you were part of the program last year.  I highly recommend that each family consider applying for Free & Reduced, even if you think there is a chance you will not qualify.  Our school’s Title 1 compensation is directly related to our free & reduced applications.  All of our students at Roynon benefit from our Title 1 designation, regardless of status.

 

If you have any questions, please feel free to email me (digrazia@bonita.k12.ca.us) or my secretary (philip@bonita.k12.ca.us.)  Starting next week, we will be answering our office phone from 9am - 2pm each day.  Of course, you can always leave a voicemail as well.  Please call 909-971-8207 and then press 3 to leave a message.  For the time being, our school office remains closed to the public.  You will be notified when the school offices reopen.

 

Your Partner in Education,

Tammi DiGrazia

Roynon Principal