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Cooling off in Sanger
Rick Curiel / Mid Valley Times
The Sanger Aquatic Complex near the Sanger Community Center began the first of two sessions of swim lessons this week. First session runs through Friday, July 24, and session two will be weekdays from July 27 to Aug. 7.
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demic. The survey re- vealed about 40 percent of parents preferred to send their children back to a regular class schedule, while the re- mainder of parents said they would be okay with sending their stu- dents back to a modified schedule that would uti- lize both in-person and distance learning.
The district will also require all students and staff to wear face cov- erings while on campus. In addition, students at- tending in-person class- es will be spread out in classrooms at least six feet apart and will be asked to regularly wash their hands.
Armstrong said the district will be empha- sizing what she called the ‘Three W’s’; Wear your mask, Wash your hands, Watch your distance.
Students and staff will also be screened prior to entering school grounds.
A second survey for registering students in the district went out this week to parents. The re- sults of the survey, ac- cording to Armstrong, will help with the logis- tics of the plan.
“Enrollment and space will really deter- mine what we can do,” said Armstrong, noting that a higher enrollment in the all-virtual pro- gram will free up space at district schools, some of which are already at or near capacity.
School Board Trustee Mary Villarreal shared her concerns for stu-
dents who may be left behind this year as a re- sult of distance learning.
“Are we having a Plan B to address those students who are being left behind,” Villarreal asked.
Armstrong respond- ed by noting that par- ents who opt for the all-virtual program will be given guidelines to prepare students for the online distance learning and they will also be given some instruction prior to the new school year beginning. She also shared that the online program used by the district will monitor the student’s performance, something required by the state.
She also shared that, unlike the end of last school year when stu- dents were not held fully accountable for their grades in the final semester, students this year will be expected to earn their grades in whichever model they are enrolled.
All students in the district will also be re- ceiving learning packets to take home, though students enrolled in the in-person class model will receive a different packet than their all- virtual counterparts. In addition, all students in the district will be re- ceiving a Chromebook laptop to ensure they are able to access on- line learning. Students will also be able to take library books home with them.
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Cooling stations, swim lessons are available to public this summer
MVT Staff Report
With temperatures expected to be in triple digits over the next several days, the city of Sanger is reminding it citizens, espe- cially those with limited means of staying cook, that a cooling station is available for days with excessive heat.
The cooling station, located at the City of Sanger Annex (1789 Jensen Avenue) will be open to citizens when the National Weather Service indicates the temperature will reach or ex- ceed 105 degrees. On July 14, the forecast for Sanger on Sunday,
July 19, calls for the high tem- perature to reach 105 degrees.
There is no charge for using the cooling stations and residents are asked to enter through the west side doors. Also, due to the current COVID-19 pandemic, ad- ditional safety measures will be implemented. All those entering the cooling station will be asked to sign in, wash their hands and wear a mask while inside. Social distancing will also be required and any person who is sick or exhibiting any COVID-19 symp- toms will not be permitted.
The city also encourages resi- dents to remain indoors during excessive heat days and to drink plenty of water. They are also re- minded to check on friends and relatives, especially the elderly, and to make sure pets have ac- cess to water and shade.
In addition to the cooling sta- tions, the city’s Parks & Recre- ation Division is currently tak- ing registrations for swim les- sons currently being held at the Sanger Aquatic Complex.
Aquatics during the COVID-19 pandemic has been approved on the Federal, State and local levels, so long as cities follow specific re- quirements and safety guidelines.
Classes began on July 13 for the first session of classes and will last until Friday, July 24. The second session of classes will be- gin on Monday July 27, and will last until Friday, Aug. 7. Classes are 25 minutes long and are held weekdays after 4 p.m. Boys and girls 3-years-old and up can reg- ister for the classes.
For more information, call 876-6300, option 2, or email re- cinfo@ci.sanger.ca.us
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