LAS VEGAS, NEV. – As some schools across the state increase in-person learning, the Nevada Department of Transportation is launching a school zone safety campaign to remind drivers, pedestrians, and students of life-saving school zone traffic laws. The campaign emphasizes the following laws (https://bit.ly/2NzP1A3): No speeding in school zones • Follow all school zone speed limits. (Note that hours of reduced school zone speed limits vary per school- always be attentive). No passing in school zones • Do not pass or overtake another vehicle traveling the same direction in a school zone. This includes on roads with multiple lanes in the same direction. Stop for/do not pass school buses stopping to pick up or let students out No U-turns in school zones • Over coming months, roadside banners will be installed in select school locations statewide reminding drivers that it is illegal to pass in school zones. Printable school zone safety flyers will also be available to schools and educational organizations. The campaign is spearheaded by the Nevada Department of Transportation’s Safe Routes to Schools Program. The program collaborates with schools year-round to improve students’ ability to safely walk and bike to school by providing students with bicycling and pedestrian education and activities, such as Walk and Bike to School Day. Educational materials are funded through state motor vehicle license and license renewal fees. “Some Nevadans haven’t driven as much over the past year. Other may be traveling new routes which take them through newly active school zones,” said NDOT Bicycle and Pedestrian Education Coordinator Albert Jacquez. “Having a year away from these traditional school zone driving routines doesn’t mean that safety should take a break. We all must share the road to keep everyone safe.” Nevadans can visit bicyclenevada.com for school zone information, resources, and contacts. PEDESTRIANS • Plan your route. • Stay visible. Wear light and bright colored clothing. If you must be out at night, wear reflective clothing. • Stay alert. Put your phone down and do not wear headphones. • Walk on sidewalks. If no sidewalks are available, ensure that there is safe distance between yourself and passing vehicles and walk facing traffic. • Only cross when safe to do so. Make eye contact with the drivers and make sure all cars have stopped before crossing. When possible, cross at a crosswalk. DRIVERS • Always drive attentively and obey all school zone traffic control, including reduced school zone speeds. • When approaching school zones and crosswalks, reduce speed and be prepared to stop. • Stop for pedestrians and bicyclists and wait for them to cross completely. • Never pass a car that has stopped at a cross walk. • Obey the three-foot rule: when passing a bicycle, allow for at least three feet of clearance between the vehicle and bicyclist. • Never drive distracted or impaired. ###
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CCSD Guide to Reopening Schools Proposal
The job of a parent is one of the most challenging and rewarding jobs anyone can take on during the course of their life. The desire to keep your children safe, happy and healthy moves into the core of your very existence the moment you hold that little one in your arms for the first time. And, it changes your perspective on what it means to be a protector of all children. A reality that truly hits home as I stand with the care of 320,000 children entrusted to me by thousands of parents and guardians in our Valley. I want to thank our students, families, educators, Board of School Trustees, and members of our community regarding our collective efforts to educate our students during school closures as a result of COVID-19. As a community, we have faced immense challenges and obstacles and have proven to be a stronger, united team by defying these obstacles together. For the past few months, this district, alongside the rest of the global community affected by COVID-19, has faced one of the toughest ordeals ever. The sudden shutdown of almost every facet of life - retail, banking, entertainment, some medical facilities, and yes, school - all over the world, has shaken the foundation of our lives. Getting back to a place of normalcy will not be an easy process, but it's one we have to work towards with thoughtfulness and patience. My focus is getting our children back on track with their educational goals and we need the help of the entire community to get there. Goals that we cannot ignore even as we continue to try to understand what this virus means for our lives well into the future. But the safety of our children and staff is of the utmost importance. The plan that our team will be sharing tonight is not optimal, but it is sound. In January, an entire country was brought to a standstill due to a virus that wreaked havoc across our world, so this unconventional plan isn’t an educational structure that is conducive to long term positive outcomes, but it is a plan that will ensure our students have an educational future. Now, let me be clear, urban public education was already in a crisis! The world just ignored the harsh truth and this unfortunate pandemic pulled back the veil on the bleak and dire issues our students face and the inequities that we faced in our urban schools. Our plan was guided by educational experts and we used mandatory guidance from the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) and follows the guidelines and restrictions of Nevada’s Phase 2 requirements. The reopening of schools plan takes all learners into consideration, especially our students with special needs and ELL students, and it takes into account the health and safety of our staff at school sites. I value the input of the Board of Trustees and the input of the community. Therefore, I pushed the team to bring our recommendation forward as soon as possible to provide everyone time to process and refine our thinking. Returning our students to schools is a community challenge; it will take all of us to do what is best for our students. None of us could have ever imagined that this is the world in which we would currently live. As businesses are reopening and getting people back to work, we understand that the approach that we’ve chosen will make it tough on parents who don’t have child care options during the day. We live in a community that operates 24 hours and I understand the challenges that we are facing. I want to assure our parents that we understand your concerns and we are working with our partners to try to find solutions. Time is of the essence! Our principals need information ASAP! As a matter of fact, today is too late - but we have been waiting for decisions to be made that are out of our control! Our school leaders are already under an intense amount of pressure with a nearly impossible timeline to plan, prepare, and implement a plan for instruction to serve our students. At this time, we still do not have any information from the State regarding our budget; therefore, we are building plans of which we have definitive information regarding our potential budget. We must lead with a sense of urgency. Our students are depending on us. MESQUITE, NV (Leisure Services Dept.) -- Mesquite Community Education Foundation (MCEF) is teaming up with the City of Mesquite to host a “5K Run for Fund$” on Saturday, April 18, 2020, 10 am - 2 pm. Dr. Theresa Ofori of Cosmopolitan Dental and Nick Montoya, Director of Athletics & Leisure Services for the City are putting together the event that is open to runners and walkers of all ages. The racecourse will be set up on the streets near the high school, with race warmup and awards at Virgin Valley High School.
Participants can sign up as individuals or teams up to four persons. There is an entry fee per person, which includes a T-shirt and entry to the pre-run warmup and post-run festivities and awards. Racers are asked to enlist sponsors who will pledge cash payment for the distance and time they complete. The runner and team that collect the most scholarship money will win prizes. All racer sponsor funding goes toward scholarships for 2020 graduating seniors at Virgin Valley High School. MCEF is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that was formed only two years ago to raise money to help VVHS graduates pay costs of college and trade school. The organization sponsors fundraiser activities and solicits donations from individuals and businesses that want to help our young people afford the high cost of advanced education. In its first two years, MCEF raised $25,000 which was awarded in $1000 increments to twenty-five grads. This year MCEF aims to raise $30,000 to award to members of the Class of 2019. Race application forms are available now at the Mesquite Recreation Center front desk and Virgin Valley High School, with race fee paid by check or cash at the time of registration. Early registration at the Mesquite Recreation Center is encouraged by March 15 to assure T-shirts availability, but registration up to the day of the race will be accepted. To offer sponsorship for the 5K Run for Fund$ or to donate to the 2019 MCEF scholarship fund, email: mcefmesquitenv@gmail.com, or send a check to MCEF, PO Box 2784, Mesquite NV 89024. All donations are gratefully accepted and pooled with other fundraising proceeds to benefit graduating VVHS seniors. For more information about this event and other programs please download the app, it’s available for iOS or Android devices at http://tour.mesquitenv.gov/. Download it today and discover more of Mesquite! For more information on this and other programs please contact the Department of Athletics & Leisure Services at (702) 346-8732. Register for youth, adult and this program online at: www.mesquitenv.gov for more information and to stay connected via social media, our Facebook: www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVRecreation or at the Administrative Offices located at 100 W. Old Mill Road. MESQUITE, NV (Dept. of Athletics & Leisure Services) -- Recreational after School Program (Safekey) The City of Mesquite Athletics & Leisure Services Department has begun the school year of the Safekey program with success, with activities from 3:15pm - 6:15pm daily when school is in session. Safekey is an after school supervised recreational enrichment program for children K-5th grade, designed to meet the needs of the working parents.
The Safekey Program is staffed by trained recreation leaders that lead children in an activity or games, sports, arts, crafts and special events. In addition, a snack is provided and homework study period is available. The Safekey program is administered by The City of Mesquite Athletics & Leisure Services Department, which is dedicated to providing the best possible after school program for children. Nicholas Montoya, Director of the Department said, “Our goal is to create an atmosphere in which safety, fun, recreation and social skills take place.” Registration is being taken now at the Mesquite Recreation Center, 100 W. Old Mill Road. The Safekey site is located at the Virgin Valley Elementary School cafeteria/multipurpose room. The school will provide parents with information on the SafeKey program, but cannot register children. Financial assistance may be available for parents/guardians who meet the income qualifications. The program is in coordination with the Clark County School District Calendar and the new Safekey after school program has begun. For more information about this event and other programs please down load the app, it’s available for iOS or Android devices at http://tour.mesquitenv.gov/. Download it today and discover more of Mesquite! For more information on this and other programs please contact the Department of Athletics & Leisure Services at (702) 346-8732. Register for youth and adult programs online at: www.mesquitenv.gov. For more information and to stay connected via social media, our Facebook Page is: www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVRecreation or at the Administrative Offices located at 100 W. Old Mill Road. MESQUITE, NV (Leisure Services Dept.) -- The City of Mesquite Leisure Services Department New student registrations will begin June 3, 2019, for the Sunshine Academy pre-school classes for 3 to 5-year-olds by The Leisure Services Department. New student enrollment will begin June 3 – July 31, 2019 (deadline), any new students looking to participate after the deadline will need to speak with Janeece Noel, Sunshine Academy Lead Instructor for enrollment, 702-346-8732 ext. 4013 or jnoel@mesquitenv.gov. The open house for parents is schedule for August 15, 2019 (Thursday). School will begin August 19, 2019. “Our program is designed to meet the needs and wants of both participants and parents. Activities are supervised, organized, diversified, and safe.” said Janeece Noel, Recreation & Parks Department Lead Instructor”. “We know that we are helping to shape future leaders, teachers, mothers, and fathers and we take pride in the quality of our program. We incorporate fun, education, exploration, social interaction, and play. We believe that every child is important, and strive to include each and every child in our programs.” Noel added. This program is for all children in the valley and adjoining communities. There are a few items that all children participating in the Sunshine Academy program will need a copy of their birth certificate, current/up to date immunizations records, and physical from their physician, must be potty-trained and the appropriate age to participate in the academy program. Parents just an advisement you must register in person for this program. For more information about this event and other programs please down load the app, it’s available for iOS or Android devices at http://tour.mesquitenv.gov/. Download it today and discover more of Mesquite! For more information on this and other programs please contact the Department of Athletics & Leisure Services at (702) 346-8732. Register for youth and adult programs online at: www.mesquitenv.gov. For more information and to stay connected via social media, our Facebook Page is: www.facebook.com/MesquiteNVRecreation or at the Administrative Offices located at 100 W. Old Mill Road. |
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