Semitropic Elementary School District

We are on a 2 hour fog delay.

We are on a 2 hour Fog Delay schedule.

RE: NOTICE OF POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO COVID-19 We would like to inform you that we have been notified about a confirmed case of COVID19 in a member of the Semitropic School community. The individual who tested positive (the “case”) was last on school premises on 1/6. All school areas where the case spent time will be cleaned and disinfected before they are in use again. We are working with the Kern County Public Health Department to follow up with the case and will reach out to all persons who are identified as having had close contact with the case to recommend home quarantine and COVID-19 testing. If you or your child are not contacted, it means that you or your child were not identified as exposed to the case. Please remind your child to use their face covering, stay home if they are experiencing any of the below symptoms, and wash their hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds. Symptoms of COVID-19 may appear 2-14 days after exposure to the virus and include: • Fever or chills • Cough • Shortness of breath or difficulty breathing • Fatigue • Muscle or body aches • Headache • New loss of taste or smell • Sore throat • Congestion or runny nose • Nausea or vomiting • Diarrhea Anyone with COVID-19 symptoms should be tested. However, many infected people do not develop symptoms, which is why it is recommended that exposed people be tested whether they have symptoms or not. Ensuring the health and safety of our students, teachers, and staff members is of the utmost importance to us. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact the office at 661- 758-6412.

Dear Semitropic Families, The California Department of Public Health provided all Semitropic students with no-cost-at home COVID-19 antigen (rapid) tests. The free self-administered tests are optional for students who wish to take a test, they are not required. Please see the details below if you are interested in securing an at-home test for your child(ren): When can I pick up a test for my child? -Parents can pick up a test for their child on Friday, January 7th or Monday, January 10th from 8:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. in the front office. If you cannot pick up your test during these dates/times, please call the office to set up a time to pick up the test. When should my child take their test? -If concerned about potential COVID-19 exposure, students should test immediately the day their testing kit is picked up, and again 3 days later. If there is no concern about potential COVID-19 exposure and students are not exhibiting any symptoms, the tests may be saved until needed. How long does the test take? -Rapid antigen tests provide results within 15 minutes. Where do I report the test results? -Positive test results must be reported to the front office at 661-758-6412. Only positive tests. What do the test results mean? -If a student tests negative for COVID-19, is not exhibiting symptoms, and has not been exposed to a positive COVID-19 case, the student may continue to attend school. -If a student exhibits symptoms and/or is exposed to COVID-19 an at-home negative rapid test does not allow a student to return to school. Students must report their health status to their school and await further instruction. -A student who tests positive for COVID-19 should remain at home, contact their school and primary care provider right away. Students who test positive will still need to isolate for 10 days. If you have any questions regarding COVID-testing kits and their use, please contact the office 661-758-6412. Thank you

We hope you enjoyed your Winter Break. School resumes on Monday, January 3rd.

Wishing all of our Wildcat family and friends a happy New Year.

Our Christmas Program starts at 8:30, Thursday morning. We will be live streaming the program so families can enjoy from wherever you are. Please join us via Zoom: Topic: Christmas Program Time: Dec 9, 2021 08:30 AM Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9703730606 Meeting ID: 970 373 0606 Passcode: wildcat

Friday, December 10th, is a minimum day. Students will be out at 1:15. There will be no school, December 13th through January 2nd. We hope you all have an amazing Winter Break. We will see all of our students back on January 3rd.

No School Monday, November 22nd through Friday, November 26th. Have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving holiday.

Today is a minimum day, students will be out at 1:15. Monday, November 22nd through Friday, November 26th will be No School. We hope all of our Wildcat families have a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving break.

Due to dense fog we will be closing school today.

Good Morning. Semitropic will have a 2 hour Fog Delay start this morning. Bus pick up times will be 2 hours later than normal time. Thank you

We will be live streaming our Halloween Parade that will begin at 8:00. Please join the following Zoom link if you would like: Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9703730606 Meeting ID: 970 373 0606 Passcode: wildcat

We will be live streaming our Honor Assembly this morning via Zoom. If you would like to attend please use the following to log in. Kindergarten - 4th grade assembly starts at 8:30 5th grade-8th grade assembly starts at 9:40 Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9703730606 Meeting ID: 970 373 0606 Passcode: wildcat

We will be streaming our Halloween Parade for our families. Please join us on Zoom to be able to see all of our kiddos dressed up. Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/9703730606 Meeting ID: 970 373 0606 Passcode: wildcat

SCARY, FUNNY, CUTE AND CREEPY! CARVE IT! PAINT IT! SUPER EASY! Topic: Pumpkin Party!!!! Time: Oct 26, 2021 06:00 PM Pacific Time (US and Canada) Join Zoom Meeting https://zoom.us/j/4509980010?pwd=ZGY0aVNNMmpNQ3ExUmR5R2VsbllmUT09 Meeting ID: 450 998 0010 Passcode: Wildcat

There will be NO Bus #22 today. All other buses will run according to schedule. Thank you

There will be NO BUS #22 this week, our driver is out sick. If things change we will let you all know. Thank you

Hello families, We have run into a bit of an issue with transportation today. We will have No Bus #44 and No Bus #22 this afternoon. Parents are asked to please pick up your child at your convenience. We know many will need to do so during your lunch breaks. Please call the school if you are unable to pick up your child. We apologize for the inconvenience and hope our bus drivers are feeling better tomorrow. Thank you

No bus #44 today. Sorry for the late notice.