We’re thrilled to announce Hesperia Unified
School District’s updated app! It’s all things Hesperia USD,
in your pocket. Download the app on Android: http://bit.
ly/2F1j1is or iPhone: https://apple.co/2Fjk8tt.
Hello Eagle Families! Don't forget that tomorrow is our Panda Express fundraiser! Are you craving some delicious gourmet Chinese food? Are you looking for a way to donate to Mesquite Trails? Well here is your chance to do both. Simply visit Panda Express on Main St. and Escondido tomorrow, Wednesday the 13th, and present the digital flyer. 20% of your total will be donated to our school. Thank you for supporting our Eagles!
https://www.mesquitetrailselementary.org/article/374615?org=mesquite-trails-elementary-school
Hello Eagle Families!!! We hope your 2021 is off to an incredible start. We need your help in making sure all of your child's data is correct in our system. Everything from emergency contacts to photo release forms are stored in Infinite Campus and it is vital we have the most updated information. Please make sure you click through and complete all tabs.
We appreciate your help.
Please visit the Registration Link:
https://campus.hesperiausd.org/campus/portal/parents/hesperia.jsp
If you are a new user and need your activation code, simply email or call Elizabeth Carrillo:
760-949-3149 ext. 2208
elizabeth.barragan@hesperiausd.org
Click the Zoom link here to join our DELAC meeting starting at 2:00 PM: https://hesperiausd-org.zoom.us/j/83360171263
#DYK hand sanitizers are not as effective when hands are visibly dirty or greasy? If your hands are visibly dirty or greasy, ALWAYS wash your hands with soap and water.
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Use hand sanitizer the right way. Read the label to apply the correct amount and rub into all hand surfaces until hands are dry.
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No soap and water to wash hands? Use a hand sanitizer with at least 60% alcohol in it.
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Weekly HUSD COVID Update 12/2/20:
COVID Data:
Most up to date San Bernardino County COVID data is as follows:
Adjusted new cases per 100,000 residents: 32.36*
Overall testing positivity: 13.98%
HPI testing positivity aka "Health Equity Metric": 17.3%
*Note: Most recent data as of 11/23/20
Source: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
Current San Bernardino County tier assignment:
23.0 adjusted new cases per 100,000**
11.3% overall positivity**
Tier = Purple
**Note: 7-day average of the week ending on 11/25/20.
Source: Ca Safer Economy
Needed for next tier (Red) assignment:
2 consecutive week averages of 7 or fewer adjusted new San Bernardino County cases per 100,000 residents, 8% or lower overall positivity rate AND 8% or lower Ca Health Equity Metric positivity. Source: Ca Safer Economy
Free COVID Testing:
Community COVID-19 testing sites are being held throughout San Bernardino County. Samples will be collected using a swab in the nostril or in the mouth. These samples are then sent to a lab to test for the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS‑CoV‑2 virus). There are 3 commonly used testing options:
Option #1: San Bernardino County Public Health Testing Facilities:
Click the link to make a free testing appointment: https://sb.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment/screen/landing
You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone!
Walk-ins are sometimes welcome (depending on how busy they are)!
You do NOT need to have symptoms to test!
You get texted/emailed the results in under 48 hours!
Nearby locations: (Note: Click the link for exhaustive San Bernardino County list) https://sbcovid19.com/testing-sites/
Percy Bakker Center
9333 E Ave., Hesperia
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Victor Valley College
71 Mojave Fish Hatchery Rd., Victorville
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Every Saturday through November 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Option #2: CVS Testing Facilities:
You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone!
No walk-ins!
Generally, you MUST have symptoms to test!
Click the link to schedule a CVS test: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=cvs-home-hero1-banner2-coronavirus-testing
Option #3: Consult your doctor for other testing options.
Flu Vaccine:
The California Department of Public Health strongly recommends that all students and staff be immunized each autumn against influenza, to help:
Protect the school community
Reduce demands on health care facilities
Decrease illnesses that cannot be readily distinguished from COVID19 and would therefore trigger extensive measures from the school and public health authorities.
Click the link for information on free flu vaccines in San Bernardino County: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/flu/fluclinics/
When should you use hand sanitizer? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations.
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How should you wash your hands? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations.
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Why wash your hands? Read the science behind CDC’s recommendations.
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Weekly HUSD COVID Update 11/18/20:
COVID Data:
Most up to date San Bernardino County COVID data is as follows:
Adjusted new cases per 100,000 residents:
24.41*
Overall testing positivity:
10.41%*
HPI testing positivity aka "Health Equity Metric":
12.62% *
*Note: Most recent data as of 11/9/20
Source: San Bernardino County Department of Public Health
Current San Bernardino County tier assignment:
27.0 adjusted new cases per 100,000**
10.5% Overall positivity**
9.3% Health equity metric positivity**
Tier = Purple
**Note: 7-day average of the week ending on 11/10/20.
Source: Ca Safer Economy
Needed for next tier (Red) assignment:
2 consecutive week averages of 7 or fewer adjusted new San Bernardino County cases per 100,000 residents, 8% or lower overall positivity rate AND 8% or lower Ca Health Equity Metric positivity. Source: Ca Safer Economy
Free COVID Testing:
Community COVID-19 testing sites are being held throughout San Bernardino County. Samples will be collected using a swab in the nostril or in the mouth. These samples are then sent to a lab to test for the virus that causes COVID-19 (SARS‑CoV‑2 virus). There are 3 commonly used testing options:
Option #1: San Bernardino County Public Health Testing Facilities:
Click the link to make a free testing appointment: https://sb.fulgentgenetics.com/appointment/screen/landing
You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone!
Walk-ins are also welcome!
You do NOT need to have symptoms to test!
You get texted/emailed the results in under 48 hours!
Nearby locations: (Note: Click Here for exhaustive San Bernardino County list)
Percy Bakker Center
9333 E Ave., Hesperia
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Victor Valley College
71 Mojave Fish Hatchery Rd., Victorville
Monday – Friday from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Every Saturday through November 21 from 9:30 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Option #2: CVS Testing Facilities:
You can easily make an appointment on your computer or phone!
No walk-ins!
Generally, you MUST have symptoms to test!
Click the link to schedule a CVS test: https://www.cvs.com/minuteclinic/covid-19-testing?icid=cvs-home-hero1-banner2-coronavirus-testing
Option #3: Consult your doctor for other testing options.
Flu Vaccine:
The California Department of Public Health strongly recommends that all students and staff be immunized each autumn against influenza, to help:
Protect the school community
Reduce demands on health care facilities
Decrease illnesses that cannot be readily distinguished from COVID19 and would therefore trigger extensive measures from the school and public health authorities.
Click the link for information on free flu vaccines in San Bernardino County: https://wp.sbcounty.gov/dph/flu/fluclinics/
If you have any other questions please contact your child's school.
Eagle Families....
Due to the increase in COVID cases in the county, the Hesperia Unified School District has elected to postpone reopening schools until January 2021.
We know how excited our students and families were to return. Our staff has been working so incredibly hard preparing for the arrival of our Eagles. However, we will always make the health and safety of all our students, community and staff our top priority.
In the meantime, we will continue to provide the highest level of distance learning education and prepare for students to return to campus.
MESQUITE TRAILS URGENT MESSAGE.
Hi Parents! Please fill out this registration form as soon as possible so that we can make proper accommodations for our students safe return to school.
https://forms.gle/XprtiTPsheqZLg847
Eagles! Prepare to take flight soon.
Please join us at the Mesquite Trails Elementary parking lot on Friday, October 30th between 6-8PM for our Drive Thru Trunk or Treat.
🦅 News: Hi parents and guardians. Our scheduled picture day of October 28th is being postponed until a later date. We will be sending out more information in the future about the rescheduled date. We are striving to make it a safe and convenient process for all our Eagles.
Our Nutrition Services Department still needs your input on meal service.
Please fill out the brief survey here: https://bit.ly/3ko9WRk
Eagles its time to kick off our Kids Are First assembly!! Join us all in watching this video to find out all about our first fundraiser. Plus all the exciting things it offers, and learn about all the exciting prizes you can earn!
More information can be found on our social media sites or on our website. Join the fun and help support Mesquite Trails! 🦅
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YyeORRpYN8c&t=5s
MT Yearbooks
If you ordered a 2019-2020 Mesquite Trails yearbook, you can come pick yours up tomorrow between 10am-12pm! Drive up to our bus lane and our staff will assist you. 🦅