Several LCPS campuses are currently sheltering in place due to lightning, including Dona Ana Elementary, East Picacho, Picacho Middle, LCHS, Alameda, Sierra, OMHS, Central, Cesar Chavez, Mesilla, Mesilla Park, Sunrise, Sonoma, Vista Middle. We will keep you updated on how this could affect dismissal. To receive important alerts and information from your schools, please download the LCPS app today! Download the app on Android: https://bit.ly/3z1L88X or iPhone: https://apple.co/3BYAOAh. Please click the link to find the lightning safety protocols for LCPS: https://www.lcps.net/page/safety-tips.
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Dear LCPS families,
This time of year, the weather can complicate our school day without much notice. Lightning strikes are a very real threat to student safety, and our protocols can sometimes make it inconvenient for families when a school must shelter in place because of weather, especially at the end of the school day. Unfortunately, we have previously experienced a lightning strike on campus that injured a student, and we do not want that to happen again.
In order to ensure the safety of all students, LCPS has adopted the following safety protocols in the event of inclement weather.
The district has purchased a weather application called Weather Sentry available for download by school administrators and coaches. This is the official weather monitoring system to be used to monitor weather districtwide.
If lightning is detected within a 10-mile radius, a school will activate a shelter in place. The district is currently reviewing this portion of our lightning protocol.
A return to normal activity can only be made once the weather system has clearly passed from the area and no lightning strikes within 10 miles have occurred with 30 minutes.
The administrator responsible for the accurate monitoring of the weather app will make the decision to seek shelter.
Lightning is a very unpredictable event and is quite capable of striking anywhere and at any time throughout an active cell. Failure to follow these protocols could result in catastrophic consequences.
Visitors to school campuses may be sheltered in place in a school cafeteria or gym.
If you need to pick up your child while a school is sheltering in place due to weather, you may do so at your own risk.
Las Cruces Public Schools assumes no responsibility for your child at that point. Please expect delays as it takes time to call each child out of class individually or in small groups. Please click the link to find the lightning safety protocols for LCPS: https://www.lcps.net/page/safety-tips
Families,
Here is an update from our school nurse Trent.
When a household member tests positive…
One of two things can happen:
#1. A child can continue to attend school.
-wearing a mask is required in school
- testing at home to occur every 48 hrs
- negative results when tested
#2. Quarantine at home for 10 days from family member onset.
Please order tests free of charge to have on hand from the following websites.
Project ACT: https://accesscovidtest.org/
CDC: https://www.covid.gov/tests
Lightning: The shelter-in-place at Sonoma Elementary School has been lifted. Thank you!
Several LCPS campuses are currently sheltering in place due to lightning, including Mayfield, Zia, East Picacho, Picacho Middle, MacArthur, Monte Vista, LCHS, Mesa Middle, Booker T. Washington, Fairacres, Alameda, Camino, Sierra, OMHS, MVLA, Hillrise, Central, Vista, University Hills, Cesar Chavez, Columbia, Mesilla, Mesilla Park, Sunrise, Sonoma, Vista, Loma Heights, Zia Highland. We will keep you updated on how this could affect dismissal.
The Dona Ana Council of Lions Clubs & Essilor Vision Foundation Presents: Changing Life Through Lenses — FREE GLASSES DAY. The event will be held on August 20th from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., at the Lions Club Community Center, 1501 N Solano Dr, Las Cruces, NM 88001. The event is free and will be for single vision lenses or lined bifocals only. You must have a current copy of the glasses prescription (no expired prescription will be accepted). No progressive or transition lenses are available. For more information, please call 575-525 5631.
Sonoma’s Zen Zone team is excited to host the first movie night of the school year! Join us for Encanto, 8/26 in the school cafeteria. Doors open at 5:30 pm, movie starts at 6 pm. Don’t forget to bring blankets, sleeping bags, or whatever you might need to sit comfortably on the floor.
Donate to the concession stand and get one free admission pass to the movie!
If you have questions, email Ms. Corina at cvaldespino@lcps.net. See you then!
Hello Sonoma!
Because of some traffic concerns we have moved our Walk to School Wednesday meeting site. Here is an updated flyer with our new meeting location.
Also, a special note for our families who have students who walk to school regularly. When your kids walk to school on Wednesday they can meet Mrs. Aguirre and Mr. Reiter at the front of the school by the flag pole at 7:45. They can get charms and prizers too.!
Please see the attached for information on the K-12 Family Literacy Academy.
Important registration information for Sonoma’s Out of School Program. You can use the QR Code provided to register for one program.
As well as the following link:
https://forms.gle/gZRP2BXzjdk7BkTm7
Register soon, spots are limited.
Join us for Sonoma Elementary’s “Walk to School Wednesdays”. A “Walking School Bus” is a group of children who walk to school together under the supervision of a trained adult leader, along with teachers and principals from Sonoma Elementary. The program promotes good health, a cleaner environment, and reduced traffic around the school. The early morning weather is beautiful. Parents are always welcome to walk with us too!!
Borderland Cheer is coming back to Sonoma. Please contact our school Librarian, Cynthia Rodriguez for more information.
Attention LCPS families: For the safety of our students and staff, several schools have gone into a shelter-in-place due to lightning in the area. Please note busses will be running late this afternoon. Students will be dismissed when it is safe. Thank you for your patience. Atención familias de LCPS: por la seguridad de nuestros estudiantes y personal, varias escuelas se han refugiado en el lugar debido a los rayos en el área. Tenga en cuenta que los autobuses funcionarán tarde esta tarde. Los estudiantes serán despedidos cuando sea seguro. Gracias por su paciencia.
Happening today: FBI, Local Law Enforcement Host ‘Safety in Our Schools: A Conversation with Parents’ — District-organized conversation addresses safety, threat aversion. As the start of a new school year gets underway, administrators at Las Cruces Public Schools, together with local and federal law enforcement, will provide an opportunity for parents to hear about current training and safety plans aimed at mitigating potential threats on Wednesday, July 27 at 6 p.m. The meeting, hosted by LCPS and the City of Las Cruces, will include information from the FBI and the Las Cruces Police Department.
“Following the horrific news in Uvalde, school safety is on everyone’s mind,” said LCPS Superintendent Ralph Ramos. “This informational meeting is an opportunity for parents to hear from law enforcement and gain a better understanding of how we train and equip our schools to be as prepared as we possibly can for any potential threat.” Agents with the Albuquerque Field Office of the FBI will be opening the agenda on Wednesday, followed by remarks from Superintendent Ramos and Las Cruces Police Chief Miguel Dominguez. Training officers with LCPD will walk parents through certain scenarios related to active shooter training and protocols that would be followed in the event something similar happened in Las Cruces. “We hope law enforcement never has an opportunity to put this training to use in real life,” noted Ramos. “But not being prepared is not an option. In addition to our work with law enforcement, we will continue to stress the importance of situational awareness in our schools. Our students are always reminded to report suspicious behavior to a responsible adult and do their part to ensure a safe learning environment for all students and staff.” Safety in Our Schools: A Conversation With Parents will be hosted inside the Las Cruces City Council Chambers on Wednesday, July 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. The meeting is open to LCPS parents and members of the public as space permits. The meeting will be live-streamed at www.CLCTV.com, www.YouTube.com/clctv20, or on Comcast cable channel 20 or HD channel 928.
Happening this Thursday!
Join us for our first Community Day with Panda Express! Flyers will be sent home with your kiddos this week. 20% of all proceeds raised that day will be given back to Sonoma.
Starting July 30, the DD’s DISCOUNTS store at 1253 El Paseo Road Unit B will be collecting donations for Mrs. Au's Kindergarten Class. All donations will go directly to help us get new books from FirstBook for our Sonoma kids. Stop by the store between 7/30 - 8/21 to donate. All funds raised will be used to
help us get books from FirstBook.
We showed our House Spirit this morning at our first assembly. New students learned what the House System is- we will be sorting new students into houses at a later date.
We also said farewell to Mrs. Galaz as she leaves our school for a new adventure, and we have a warm welcome to Mrs. Torres as our new Principal.
Go Team Sonoma!
6 Houses, 1 School!
Please see the attached message from our new Sonoma Principal Ellen Torres.
LAS CRUCES PUBLIC HEALTH OFFICE OFFERING BACK-TO-SCHOOL IMMUNIZATIONS JULY 1ST THROUGH AUGUST 31ST
The immunization clinic is open to the public and immunizations will be administered at no cost for children 18 years old and younger. Parents need to bring a copy of their child’s shot record, insurance card, including Medicaid to child’s appointment.
Click here for more information: https://www.lcps.net/article/786093
