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VPS now: 2/11/22

Issue 13

VPS now:2/11/22Issue 13

Possible changes to mask rules coming soon

A change may be coming to guidance for masks to be worn in schools. Next week, Governor Inslee will likely decide when to make masks optional indoors. Until state leaders change the rules, we must continue wearing face coverings indoors. Learn more.


Se anunciarán pronto posibles cambios a las reglas del uso de mascarillas

Es posible que se haga un cambio en la directriz del uso de mascarillas en las escuelas. La próxima semana, el Gobernador Sr. Inslee, posiblemente decidirá cuándo hacer el uso de mascarillas opcional en espacios interiores. Más información.


Вскоре возможно изменение правил о ношении масок

Возможно, произойдёт изменение правил о ношении масок в школах. На следующей неделе Губернатор Inslee, вероятно, примет решение о том, когда сделать ношение масок в помещении необязательным. Узнайте больше.


Ekkis ngeni chék mei tufich an epwe ne wor ekkesiwin ren énnúk ren aian pwénúpwénún aaw me pwét

Ekkis ngeni chék mei tufich an epwe wor ekkesiwin ngeni ekkewe éúréúr ren aian pwénúpwénún aaw me pwét nón sukkun. Nón en wiik sipwe tonong nón, néúch ewe Kepina Inslee éóch ena epwe ne finatá inet sia pwisin tongeni finatá ach sipwe aia ekkewe pwénúpwénún aaw me pwét nón ach kei imw. Ánea nón fósun Chuuk.

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School board approves equity policy

The policy will help ensure that all students have what they need to participate in school life and reach their full potential. Learn more.


La Junta Directiva Escolar aprueba la normativa de equidad

La normativa ayudará a asegurar que todos los estudiantes tengan lo que necesitan para participar en su vida escolar y lograr su máximo potencial. Más información.


Совет директоров утвердил положение по вопросам equity (предоставление равных и справедливых возможностей всем учащимся в соответствии с их нуждами)

Эти положения обеспечат, чтобы всем учащимся было предоставлено всё, что им необходимо для участия в жизни школы и достижения в полной мере своего потенциала. Узнайте больше.


Ewe énnúk ren anénépékún emén me emén aramas (equity policy) a ketiw me ren an sukkun ewe board
Ei énnúk epwe épéchékúna an epwe wor met ekkewe mei aúchea me namwot ngeni meinisin chóón sukkun pwe epwe ánisir nón ar manaúen sukkun me nón manaúer. Ánea nón fósun Chuuk.

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New program may eliminate student quarantine timeframe

The program, developed and supported by public health officials, may eliminate an at-home quarantine for students who are not fully vaccinated and who are close contacts of someone who tests positive for COVID-19. Learn more.


Nuevo programa podría eliminar el periodo de cuarentena para los estudiantes
El programa, desarrollado y apoyado por funcionarios de salud pública, podría eliminar la cuarentena en casa para los estudiantes que no están completamente vacunados y que son contactos cercanos de alguien que dio positivo al COVID-19. Más información.


Новая программа может устранить период карантина для учеников

Эта программа, разработанная и одобренная официальными представителями отдела здравоохранения, может освободить от пребывания на домашнем карантине учащихся, которые не являются полностью вакцинированными, и тех, кто находился в близком контакте с кем-либо, кто получил положительный результат теста на COVID-19. Узнайте больше.


Ew minafén prokrám epwe ékkúkkúnanói fansoun an chóón sukkun repwe imwunó seni meinisin me nómwonong nón imw (quarantine)
Chóón angangen an ewe mwuun pioing ra féri me épéchékúna ei prokram pwún mei tongeni an epwe ékkéúnói ewe éúréúr ngeni ekkewe chóón sukkun rese mwo oppos me ekkewe ir mei piin kinengeni me nómwotam ren emén mei úri semwenin COVID-19 ar resapw chiwen imwunó me nómwonóng nón imw. Ánea nón fósun Chuuk

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Be prepared for possible changes in bus routes

One of the contingency plans for transportation could involve changing or modifying routes on days when we do not have enough drivers. Learn more.


Estén preparados para posibles cambios en las rutas de los autobuses escolares

Uno de los planes de contingencia para el departamento de transportación podría incluir cambiar o modificar las rutas los días que no tengamos suficientes conductores de autobuses. Más información.


Будьте готовы к возможным изменениям маршрутов автобусов

Один из таких планов для транспортного отдела может включать изменение маршрутов автобусов или внесение в маршруты частичных поправок в те дни, когда у нас не будет достаточно водителей. Узнайте больше.


Sipwe mwonetá iká epwe wor ekkesiwin ngeni ekkewe anen sein sukkun

Ew ekkewe kókkót sia féri ren sein sukkun (transportation) ach sipwe mwone ngeni met epwe fiis nón ekkan ráán mwach mei pachenong ach sipwe siwini anen sukkun nupwen epwe nafangaw chóón uwei sein sukkun. Ánea nón fósun Chuuk.

Learning about Basquiat and Angelou During Black History Month

At Sarah J. Anderson Elementary, students in Ms. Nelson's 2nd grade class are expressing themselves in the styles of Maya Angelou and Jean-Michel Basquiat in a special poetry and art lesson.
Quick Look - Learning about Basquiat and Angelou During Black History Month

Free optional COVID-19 testing

VPS is offering optional COVID-19 testing to help reduce the spread of the virus and reduce quarantine time frames when possible. Get the details.


Prueba de COVID-19 opcional gratuita

El Distrito Escolar “VPS” ofrecerá próximamente pruebas de COVID-19 opcionales para ayudar a reducir la propagación del virus y reducir los periodos de cuarentena cuando sea posible. Hagan clic en este enlace.


Бесплатное тестирование на COVID-19 по желанию

VPS скоро предоставит возможность по желанию тестировать учеников на COVID-19, чтобы помочь уменьшить распространение вируса и сократить время карантина, когда возможно. Более подробная информация.


Tesin COVID-19 ese kamé me tes ngeni ekkewe chóon sukkun ir mei fiti pekin urumwot

VPS epwe awora anen an emén epwe angei tesin COVID-19 pwe epwe ékkúkkúnatiw fetánin ei ménún semwen me ekkúkkúnanó fansoun an emén nómwónóng nón imw (imwunó seni meinisin). Angei tichikin póróús.

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