This page will be updated as information is sent out to our community. 

All ROWUSD Schools and offices will reopen on Thursday, September 19th.

September 18, 2024

Dear Families and Staff,
We are prepared to reopen schools tomorrow, September 19th. We assure you that our students and staff's safety and well-being remain our top priority. We are pleased to share that the San Bernardino County Sheriff, San Bernardino County Emergency Services, and Cal Fire have provided information for our decision to reopen schools, ensuring that it is safe for our students and staff to return.
We have worked closely with our maintenance and custodial teams to create a safe, clean, and welcoming environment. We are actively monitoring the air quality, which is currently at a moderate level. We will continue to monitor air quality conditions closely to ensure the safety of everyone at school sites. Air purifiers have been placed in classrooms, and thorough cleaning has been done to prepare all areas for our students' and staff’s safe return.

In addition, we have established emergency procedures and are confident in our preparedness to respond to any potential emergencies or disasters in our mountain community.

Mental health resources will be available for students, and our staff has received training in recognizing age-appropriate signs of distress and teaching coping mechanisms. We are grateful to Rim Family Services for providing this valuable support.  Additional resources for students and families can be accessed at caresolace.org/rimsd.
We look forward to seeing our students back at school tomorrow and remain committed to supporting our families during this time.

Sincerely,
Dr. Paul Sevillano
Superintendent
Rim of the World Unified School District

September 16, 2024

Hello everyone, 

We hope this message finds your loved ones safe and well. As families return home, we are relieved that so many have returned to their homes. The district plans to reopen schools and resume classes on Thursday, September 19, 2024, and we are excited to welcome students and staff back to a safe and clean environment.

We want to inform you about the plan as we prepare for school reopening:

·         Tuesday, September 17: The school’s maintenance team will inspect and clean the facilities.

·         Wednesday, September 18: Our dedicated teachers, support staff, and administrators will be on-site preparing for our students’ return.

·         Thursday, September 19: Classes will resume as scheduled.

We are committed to providing our staff and students with a safe and supportive environment as they transition back to their routines. We will provide mental health services for staff and students affected by the Line Fire, as needed, to support their well-being and recovery.   

Once again, we are thankful for your families' safe return and that your loved ones and homes are doing well. If you need additional support, please do not hesitate to contact your site administrator or the district. 

We look forward to welcoming students, teachers, support staff, and administrators back to school and continuing to work together to support and educate our students.

Sincerely, 
Paul Sevillano
Superintendent
Rim of the World Unified School District

NO-COST meals are available for our youth in the community aged 18 and under.

The Child Nutrition Department will distribute two (2) days' worth of Breakfast and Lunch Meals on Tuesday, September 17th, 2024.

Pick Up:  11:30 am to 12:30 pm

Rim High School (27400 Hwy 18, Lake Arrowhead, CA, 92352)

Please park behind the Yellow Gates under the Sword Mural.

Lisa Rhoades
Director of Child Nutrition 
Rim of the World Unified School District 
909-336-4164

Dear Families and Staff,

We hope this message finds your loved ones safe and well. As we enter day five of evacuation orders and warnings impacting our school district due to the Line Fire, we continue to receive updates from the San Bernardino County Office of Emergency Services and partners.

Please note that all schools will remain closed next week from Monday, September 16, through Friday, September 20, 2024, or until further notice. We will continue providing daily updates to inform our families of any evacuation and warning order changes, including our community's air quality and the reopening of our schools.

If school closures extend beyond next week, we will implement the Learning Continuity Plan starting September 23, 2024. Our district staff is collaborating with teachers to prepare for this transition. Students will be able to complete their assignments online using the Google Classroom platform. Families will receive Short-term Independent Study agreements that require parent and guardian signatures to participate in the Learning Continuity Plan.

In the meantime, we have provided a list of learning resources students can use independently during the week. We will also send out additional information next week for families needing to check out a Chromebook or Wi-Fi hotspot for online learning.

Please see below the ROWUSD Instructional Continuity Resources by Grade Level. These resources are designed to support your child's learning during school closures. We encourage you to review and utilize the materials to keep students engaged in their education this next week.

Our commitment is to ensure the safety of our students, and we are committed to getting them back in their classrooms, where they can engage in learning and receive the social, mental, and emotional support they need. We recognize the importance of a safe, supportive classroom environment for your child’s development and success.

Thank you for your continued patience, understanding, and cooperation. We will get through this together. Our school community's safety remains our top priority.

Dr. Paul Sevillano
Superintendent
Rim of the World Unified School District

ROWUSD Instructional Continuity: Resources by Grade Level

Click the links below to open various free resources for children and families.

All ROWUSD students have Google for Education accounts that provide access to the Google Suite and the core adopted instructional materials in ELA, Math, Science, and History. Students can sign into their district Google account using their Student email and password. Please contact your student’s school for student email and password information.
Google Classroom Tutorial: English/ Spanish

Grade Level(s)
Resource Title
Web Address
PK-TK
Easy-to-Do Language Activities



https://view.genially.com/5eac945218f7040d792a6ab6/horizontal-infographic-timeline-prek-tk-set
PK-TK
DEMCO Early Learning calendar of activities
https://ideas.demco.com/blog/early-literacy-activity-calendar-september-2024/
PK-TK
Activities to Prepare Ahead of Time to Support Language and Literacy
https://view.genially.com/5eb065cfd6341b0d87cc85f9/horizontal-infographic-review-prek-tk-go
PK-TK
Easy Writing Activities
https://view.genially.com/5ec7edd2d87d790d966c03cd/horizontal-infographic-review-pre-22
PK-TK
More Writing Activities
https://view.genially.com/5ec800bad87d790d966c056b/horizontal-infographic-review-pre-2
PK-TK
Learning Math at Home Activities
https://view.genially.com/5ec2d282acee480d7f58ac69/horizontal-infographic-lists-learning-math-at-home
PK-TK
Math Activities
https://view.genially.com/5ec30624acee480d7f58b3ae/horizontal-infographic-review-go-parent-math
K-1
Easy-to-Do Literacy Activities
https://view.genially.com/5ed06e5d2462e8120cfccba9/guide-k-1-parents-set
K-1
Activities to Prepare Ahead of Time to Support Literacy
https://view.genially.com/5ed06f202462e8120cfccbbc/horizontal-infographic-review-k-1-parents-go
K-1
Writing Activities
https://view.genially.com/5ed691b94ece6a0d8fc86bb7/guide-set
K-1
Writing Activities to Prepare Ahead of Time
https://view.genially.com/5ed6af8055d98e0d8841de85/social-action-k-1-go
K-1
Math Activities
https://view.genially.com/5ed583e82d94480d7fe64e2c/horizontal-infographic-diagrams-k1-math-learning
K-1
Math Activities
https://view.genially.com/5ed69210f610f80d997a0053/horizontal-infographic-review-k1-math-activities
PK-3
Footsteps2Brilliance
https://www.footsteps2brilliance.com/sanbernardinocounty/
PK-3
Learn with Me
https://learnwithmetv.org/
Elementary
Britannica School
https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary
PK-3
Footsteps2Brilliance
https://www.footsteps2brilliance.com/sanbernardinocounty/
PK-3
Learn with Me
https://learnwithmetv.org/
Elementary
Britannica School
https://school.eb.com/levels/elementary
Elementary
99 Math
https://99math.com/
Elementary
CODE.ORG
code.org
Elementary
iReady Learning Path
Accessible through Clever/ ROWUSD Google Account
6-8
Kahn Academy
https://www.khanacademy.org/teacher/dashboard
6-8
Geogebrar
https://www.geogebra.org/materials?lang=en
6-8
Common Lit
https://www.commonlit.org/?force_unsupported_browser=true
6-8
Britannica School
https://school.eb.com/levels/middle
High School
Britannica School
https://school.eb.com/levels/high
High School
College Board: Big Future
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/
High School
College Board: AP
https://apstudents.collegeboard.org/
High School
Britannica School
https://school.eb.com/levels/high
High School
College Board: Big Future
https://bigfuture.collegeboard.org/

Dear Families and Staff,

Our thoughts are with your families and loved ones, and we hope this message finds you safe and well. We want to assure you that the safety and well-being of our students, staff, and families is our top priority during this time.

In response to the fire evacuations, warnings, and poor air quality, we collaborate daily with local and state authorities and emergency services to monitor the situation closely within our community. We understand the ongoing impact on our families and staff. All schools in the district will remain closed for the rest of this week or until further notice. We will provide daily updates through our website, email, and social media channels to inform our families and staff about any changes or additional information.

We understand the concerns of these uncertain times, and we are committed to maintaining our students' education while prioritizing their safety. The new law requires school districts must develop and share a Learning Continuity with families on the fifth day of a school closure.  On Friday, September 13th, 2024, we will share details regarding the new state requirements for our Learning Continuity Plan. This plan is designed to keep our students engaged and learning, even when evacuations and safety warnings may temporarily disrupt our everyday routines. Our proactive approach ensures your children can access their education remotely without losing valuable learning time.

Thank you to those of you who have already completed the school survey. Your feedback helps us make informed decisions about serving our students, families, and community. For those parents and guardians who haven’t had the chance to participate yet, we kindly remind you to complete the survey as soon as possible. Your input makes a difference in shaping the Learning Continuity Plan during this challenge and in the future if needed. We want to ensure we have heard from every family. Thank you for your continued support and partnership in making our school an excellent place for learning and growth. Please stay tuned for further communication on how these plans will be implemented to support our students through this fire challenge. The survey can be found at: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdcoVWrApU9-dmvpgcOEpnpE6bNM5rgCbgg7Ta2CnSPiJ7JaA/viewform

We appreciate your understanding, cooperation, and resilience as we navigate this together. Stay safe, and thank you again for your continued support.

Sincerely,
Dr. Paul Sevillano

Dear Rim of the World Families and Staff,

We hope this message finds your families safe and well. As we navigate these uncertain times, we want to inform you that all schools in our district will remain closed through the end of this week, September 13th, or until further notice. We understand this may be challenging for many families, and we are here to help support your family during these times.  Our top priority is the safety of our students, families, and staff, and we are closely monitoring the situation in collaboration with local authorities and emergency services.

In light of the closure and the ongoing Line Fire and its impact on our community, as required by a new state law, school districts must develop and share a Learning Continuity Plan with families on the fifth day of a school closure. Details about the plan will be shared on Friday, September 13^th.  We are actively working on this alternative learning plan to ensure students can continue their education remotely if the closures are extended into next week or later. In the meantime, we kindly ask that parents and guardians complete the survey sent today, September 11^th, as soon as possible. Your feedback is incredibly valuable in helping us shape a plan that meets the needs of our students and families. 

Lastly, we want to remind you that the School Board will meet in person this week on Thursday, September 12th, 2024. The Board will meet in closed session at 4:00 pm, followed by a public meeting session at 5:30 pm. We encourage you to join us at the District Office. 

Thank you for your patience, understanding, and cooperation. We are all in this together, and we remain committed to supporting our students, families, and staff through these challenging times. Please stay safe. We will provide daily updates through our website, email, and social media channels to inform you about any changes or additional information. 

Sincerely,

Dr. Paul Sevillano
Superintendent
Rim of the World Unified School District

Dear Rim of the World Families and Staff,

We hope your family and loved ones stay safe and well during this challenging time. As you may know, the Line Fire has prompted mandatory evacuations and warning alerts for our school district communities.  As the line fire continues to affect our community, we assure you that we remain in close contact with the San Bernardino County of Emergency Services and will continue to provide daily updates to keep you informed.

Due to the ongoing mandatory evacuations and unhealthy air quality, all schools will remain closed for the rest of the week. We understand the challenges this presents, and the safety of our students, families, and staff remains our top priority.

In keeping with new state requirements, we are working on a Learning Continuity Plan to ensure your children continue to receive educational support for the coming week as needed if we remain on school closures. We will share the details of this plan with you as we near the fifth day of the closure. We’re also collaborating with local partners to ensure that the plan meets the needs of all students and families.  

Tomorrow, September 11th, we will send out a survey to better understand each family’s situation and their ability to start a learning program if needed in the days ahead. Your feedback is very important in helping us plan, so we kindly ask all parents and guardians to please complete and submit their responses as soon as possible.

Thank you for your prompt attention and cooperation. Stay safe; we will continue providing daily updates as we receive more information. 

Sincerely,
Dr. Paul Sevillano
Superintendent
Rim of the World Unified School District

Good afternoon, ROWUSD Families and Staff,

We hope this message finds your family well and safe.  We continue to work with our local, state, and federal partners regarding the Line Fire and its impact on our community.  At this time, ROWUSD will be closing schools from September 9th to September 13th., or until further notice. Our top priority is the safety of our students and staff, and we will continue to monitor the situation closely.

We will communicate daily updates as soon as we have more information from our partners and will ensure that we return students and staff to school when it is safe.

Please stay safe, and thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.

Sincerely, 
Dr. Paul Sevillano, Superintendent    

Dear ROWUSD Community,

As we continue to face the challenges of the ongoing Line Fire, we understand the significant impact this event is having on our students, staff, and families. We recognize the emotional and mental toll disasters like this can take, and we want to extend our support to you during this difficult time.

In moments like these, it's essential to lean on one another and utilize the resources available to ensure the well-being of our community. Below, we have compiled a list of resources that may be helpful to you or someone you know in need of assistance.

Community Mental Health Support:
The Rim of the World Unified School District has partnered with Care Solace to provide mental health and substance use support for our community. If you or a family member is seeking help, Care Solace can confidentially connect you with therapists or treatment programs that meet your specific needs, regardless of your circumstances.
This service is complimentary and available to all students, staff, and their families.

To access Care Solace:

• Call 888-515-0595 (available 24/7/365 in any language)
• Visit CareSolace to search for a provider or click "Book Appointment" for assistance via video chat, email, or phone.

Wildfire Resources:

• Wildfire preparation, safety, and recovery
• Watch Duty
• Red Cross wildfire relief
• Mountain Counseling and Training: (909) 336-3330
• RIM Family Services: (909) 336-1800

Please don’t hesitate to reach out for support. We are here for you as we navigate this challenging time together, and we encourage you to utilize these resources for your well-being and safety.

Stay safe and take care of one another.
ROWUSD