Evacuation Order
The National Weather Service is advising that severe rains are expected to hit our area this evening (January 4) between 10:00 PM and Thursday morning at 10:00 AM. More information is available at www.readysbc.org.
After being briefed by Kelly Hubbard, the Director of the Office of Emergency Management, and Chief Taylor of Montecito Fire, I have determined that it is safe for us to hold school at normal hours tomorrow. Cold Spring and Montecito Union will be open safely tomorrow. Please read the following important information.
The County Office of Emergency Management has issued an Evacuation Order for:
● Alisal Fire Burn Scar Area
● Cave Fire Burn Scar Area
● Thomas Fire Burn Scar Area
A portion of the Thomas Fire Burn Scar Area is located within the boundaries of the Cold
Spring School District. Please review the Santa Barbara County Office of Emergency
Management Storm Impact Zones at: https://sbcoem.maps.arcgis.com/ to determine
whether this Order applies to you. If you need assistance, I am available to assist you.
We are strongly urging our families to::
● Sign-up for ReadySBC.org:
https://member.everbridge.net/index/892807736723794#/signup
● Review the Storm Impact Zone Map: https://sbcoem.maps.arcgis.com/
● Evacuate if you are in a “Storm Impact Zone”
● NWS is expecting the most severe storm between 10 PM this evening and
10 AM tomorrow morning
● Stay off the roads at nightfall
● Stay aware of your surroundings
We will have three Mental Health Specialists from the Santa Barbara County SELPA to give support as needed to students and staff. Please do not hesitate to reach out to me if you or your child is in need of support. For animal evacuation information, call Santa Barbara County Animal Services at (805) 681-4332, Monday-Friday from 8 am-5 pm. If you need animal evacuation support outside those hours, please call the County Animal Services after-hours phone line at (805) 683-2724. The SBCC Wake Campus located at 300 N Turnpike Rd, Santa Barbara, CA 93111 is set up as an Evacuation Center.
Kindergarten and Transitional Kindergarten Enrollment, 2023-24 School Year
Incoming TK/Kindergarten Enrollment is happening now! Please contact the office to start the enrollment process so we can begin planning for the 2023-2024 school year. The Transitional Kindergarten window has been extended. If your child's 5th birthday falls between September 2nd and April 2nd, they qualify for Transitional Kindergarten.
If you know anyone who is interested in taking a school tour, please encourage them to make an appointment with the school office for one of the listed dates below:
Thursday, February 2, 2023, at 9:00 AM
Thursday, February 9, 2023, at 9:00 AM
Do you want to be a Substitute Teacher?
Because of the state teacher shortage, the application to obtain an Emergency Credential to Substitute Teach just got easier! As of January 1, 2023, a temporary waiver of the Basic Skills Requirement to apply for the credential is now available. You no longer need to take the CBEST. The only educational requirement is a BA or BS degree. If you are interested in becoming a substitute teacher, please give Coral Godlis a call in the office. Substitute teaching is a great way to work with every grade level and get to know our wonderful students.
School Site Council/LCAP Advisory Committee Agenda
January 5, 2023, at 7:30 AM in the Library
Call To Order
Approval of the Minutes
CA Dashboard
LCAP Survey Results
Approval Of The School Accountability Report Card 2021-22 (SARC)
Future Agenda Items
Next Meeting: February 9, 2023, 7:30 AM
Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday: Monday, January 16
No school on Monday, January 16 to celebrate the life of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.
Calendar of Events
January
January 4 – SB Public Library Van 3:30 - 5:00 PM
January 5 – School Site Council, 7:30 AM
January 10 – Board Meeting, 6:00 PM
January 11 – Parent Club Meeting, 8:30 AM
January 16 – No School Martin Luther King, Jr. Day