COLTON COURIER We ekly
Vol 149 , NO. 34
August 0 5, 2021
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900 backpacks filled with school supplies were distributed to the community on Saturday, July 17 at Bloomington Community Health Center, as well as 300 boxes of non-perishable food, toiletries, and COVID-19 vaccines in order to help students prepare for their school year. The event was hosted by the Colton Joint Unified School District, Majority Leader Eloise Reyes, Senator connie Leyva, Rep. Norma Torres, Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr., CAPSB, Project Boon, SB County and Community Health Systems. 5th District County Supervisor Joe Baca, Jr. helps load supplies into trunks.
New online tool helps Colton parents with COVID guidance this school year
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ith the state’s economy and businesses now fully open, many parents in Colton are wondering what to expect in the coming school year. This school year will look very different than the last, as all of California’s schools are expected to return to full inperson instruction for the 20212022 school year. Colton Joint Unified School District’s first day of the 2021-22 school year was August 4, 2021.
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PHOTO CA SAFE SCHOOLS FOR ALL The recently launched Parent Page of the Safe Schools For All website includes an interactive map where parents can check for information about their local district or school, including how much funding it has received from the state to address re-opening costs and learning make-up.
To help parents get ready for the 2021-22 school year, California launched the Safe Schools Parent Page. It gives information about the health guidance schools are using in their safety plans to protect students and staff and minimize the spread of COVID-19 in schools. Parents can learn about school re-openings and COVID19 vaccinations on the Parent Page, as well as schedule a vaccine appointment for their child. Safety, cont. on next pg.