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Senator Square: Carson High School students, teachers and staff prepare for Monday return
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 08/23/2020 - 6:40amHe is a senior at Carson High School, and his last year is, to say the least, unconventional. Adults have had their say, so how about a chat with this popular young man as he sports a 1980s hairstyle called a mullet in which the hair is short on the sides and long at the front and back.
Carson City School District offers parents communication tool to track their child's progress
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/20/2020 - 8:39amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce ParentSquare, a new communication platform for parents and guardians to obtain and receive information related to their child’s school. The program primarily utilizes email, text and app notifications to allow two-way communication between parents and teachers.
Pine Nuts with McAvoy Layne: A short story where God looks after fools
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 9:45amJust for fun I decided to write a short story and preview it here in this fine family journal. It's called, A Pictorial Story Of One Long Party On The Tropical Island Of Maui '73-'83, and it's a true story, mostly.
Carson City district provides key information to families, students as they prepare for return to school
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 08/17/2020 - 9:00amWith the start of the Fall 2020 school year, hindered by a pandemic, Carson City School District officials said things will look a bit different. Below is a list of key information students, parents and families will want to be familiar with as students return to school Monday, Aug. 24.
With commercial eviction moratorium lifted, Nevada's small business banks on landlord communication
Submitted by admin on Sun, 08/16/2020 - 6:20amWhen Will Truce and Jake Conway worked as high school teachers in Carson City, a colleague offered them some crystallized honey from his bee farm, and the two began experimenting with making mead, the world’s oldest alcoholic beverage brewed by fermenting honey with water and sometimes referred to as ‘honey wine.’
Around 2,000 Carson City students will be distance learning this year due to COVID-19
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 11:26amCarson City School District shares informative back-to-school launch video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 08/13/2020 - 9:43amThe Carson City School District has prepared and shared a Back-to-School Launch Video with all its teachers and employees, which details out the various nuances and changes associated in going back to school in Carson City this year.
Nevada governor signs COVID liability bill granting protections to many Nevada businesses
Submitted by admin on Tue, 08/11/2020 - 4:11pmGov. Steve Sisolak signed a bill on Tuesday that shields most Nevada businesses from “frivolous lawsuits” related to COVID-19 — a measure backed by some of the state’s most influential political voices including the tourism and gaming industry and the Culinary Union, but opposed by progressive groups and the entities that were left out.
Nevada special session closes, lawmakers pass COVID liability bill exempting hospitals, schools
Submitted by admin on Thu, 08/06/2020 - 6:28amLawmakers ended the second special session of the summer shortly after midnight on Wednesday after passing a heavily lobbied bill that shields many businesses from COVID-19-related lawsuits but ultimately exempted school districts, hospitals and other health care facilities from receiving the additional protections.
Walmart and Salvation Army team up in Carson City, Douglas for modified school supply drive
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 08/05/2020 - 10:51amFor the second year in a row, The Salvation Army is holding school supply drives at more than 4,500 Walmart locations across the country. In the Carson City, Douglas County and Reno areas, there are 8 Walmart stores participating this Friday through Sunday. Due to COVID-19, the need is greater than ever before. It also means our campaign looks a little different this year.
ICYMI: Carson City School Board to decide Tuesday on re-opening plan for school year
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Mon, 07/27/2020 - 8:36amThe Carson City School Board will be voting on the final plan for the upcoming 2020-2021 school year and the effect COVID-19 has had on it at the board meeting this Tuesday, July 28, at 6 p.m.
The meeting, which will take place in the Sierra Room of the Community Center located at 851 E. William Street, will decide on how the reopening of the new school year will go in Carson City Schools.
Education advocates protest budget cuts at Legislature in Carson City Saturday
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Sat, 07/25/2020 - 11:53amMultiple groups were in front of the legislature Saturday, with the regular every-Saturday Black Lives Matter protest along with the counter “All lives matter” protesters, but this week a new group showed up to have their voices heard in the form of education advocates.
Yvonne Joyce David - Obituary
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Fri, 07/24/2020 - 4:40pmYvonne Joyce David
May 5, 1944 – July 16, 2020
Yvonne J. David, resident of Carson City, Nevada, passed away on July 16, 2020. Yvonne was born on May 5, 1944 to the parents Nellie (Alma) Lovingier and Arthur A. Lovingier in San Francisco, CA. Yvonne arrived in Carson City in 1977 and began to work for the State of Nevada. She loved working for Western Nevada College, assisting teachers and staff before retiring.
The dangerous and long term mental health consequences of not re-opening schools (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 07/23/2020 - 5:29pmI am a desperate parent trying to find help. I’m a scared parent wanting to start an open & constructive conversation about our schools in the fall. My public comments have been silenced or not acknowledged. I’m not alone, I’m in the majority & we should have the choice to choose what’s right for our kids.
I think GOV SISOLAK should at least, give us, NEVADA parents & teachers, the CHOICE on whether we want our kids to return or not return to school full time. It should be OUR choice and decision.
Nevada lawmakers finish special session, pass major budget cuts to education, state services
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 7:14pmLawmakers finalized hundreds of millions of dollars in cuts to state agencies on Sunday, adjusting a budget that is set to lose a quarter of the revenue previously projected because of the pandemic and wrapping up a protracted session marked by false starts and delays.
Nevada lawmakers start winding down special session; Assembly OKs cuts to budget, $127 million in-add backs
Submitted by admin on Sun, 07/19/2020 - 1:42amMembers of the Assembly took the first step to formally slash hundreds of millions of dollars from state budget accounts to close a $1.2 billion budget gap Saturday evening.
Prepare Girls for Kindergarten with Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada’s Virtual Events Series
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Sat, 07/18/2020 - 11:15amCARSON CITY — Girl Scouts of the Sierra Nevada and Girl Scouts of the USA (GSUSA) is launching a free “Make New Friends” virtual event series to ensure that all girls are prepared to start kindergarten with confidence.
When will schools reopen? (opinion)
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 07/15/2020 - 12:32pmNevada website collaborative expands digital learning access for teachers, students and families
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 07/14/2020 - 10:55amCARSON CITY — The Nevada Department of Education announced Tuesday the official launch of the Nevada Digital Learning Collaborative website. The site features new tools and resources for grades prekindergarten through 12 that will help educators, students, and families thrive in an online learning environment.
Teachers, parents and community take to Carson Street to protest education budget cuts
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Wed, 07/08/2020 - 1:22pmMore than a hundred teachers, parents and community members took to Carson Street in Carson City on Wednesday to protest proposed budget cuts to education.
Public will be barred from attending Nevada Legislature’s special session in-person
Submitted by admin on Mon, 06/29/2020 - 10:33amOfficials announced Friday that the legislative building in Carson City will be largely closed to the public during a forthcoming special session — a decision has attracted criticism from some who say the protocol will suppress public input.
Nevada Governor: Facial coverings mandatory in public spaces amid rising COVID-19 cases
Submitted by admin on Wed, 06/24/2020 - 5:47pmCiting a troubling uptick in the state’s COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations, Gov. Steve Sisolak has announced a new state mandate requiring individuals to wear a facial covering or mask while in public.
Carson City Schools launches Summer Learning Resources for parents, families
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 06/15/2020 - 8:54amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce the launch of several Summer Learning Resources for parents and families. The goal of continuing summer learning is to help students stay fresh academically, build upon what they've already learned and prepare for the next school year and grade-level.
Youth Theatre Carson City to host summer 'Virtual Master Class Series' June 16 to July 23
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/14/2020 - 8:12amYouth Theatre Carson City is thrilled to announce our upcoming Virtual Summer Workshop Series, held exclusively online over six weeks, June 16 to July 23, 2020 as part of their YTCC@Home initiative.
Youth Theatre Carson City is bringing local experts, home-grown successes, and industry professionals from New York, Los Angeles, Boston and beyond right into your living room covering topics from acting and singing to theatrical design and songwriting to building relationships and becoming a successful professional in the arts.
“Colors of the West: Youth Art from the 2020 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering” Virtual Exhibition Now Open Online at Nevada Humanities
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Wed, 06/10/2020 - 5:15pmAs part of the ongoing Nevada Humanities Exhibition Series, a new exhibition, Colors of the West: Youth Art from the 2020 National Cowboy Poetry Gathering, opened online on June 4, 2020 at nevadahumanities.org and will be on display as a virtual gallery indefinitely.
Senator Square: Digital media students create Carson High School year in review video
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 06/07/2020 - 9:26amAs a digital media teacher at Carson High School I asked my students if they wanted to do a year in review video. Nick Baggio, who is an editor for the announcements, and Gianna Johnson, who is an anchor on the daily announcements, jumped right on the project.
Carson City's Eagle Valley, Carson Middle School host 8th grade graduation ceremonies
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 06/04/2020 - 5:15pmEagle Valley Middle School hosted a drive-through eighth-grade promotion ceremony Thursday afternoon from 12 to 1 p.m. Students and families were able to drive with their families, see their teachers along the procession route and enjoy the conclusion of a unforgettable school year. Promotion certificates will be mailed with report cards.
Retiring Carson City sheriff's DARE officer leaves legacy of relationship building with kids, parents and community
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 06/02/2020 - 3:53pmFor more than 15 years, Lisa Davis served as the DARE officer for Carson City. Her last day is Thursday as she and her husband Bob will be relocating to Oregon. She leaves Carson City with many accomplishments in providing children guidance and away from falling into the trap of alcohol and drugs.
Senator Square: Carson High School recognizes its support staff, says goodbye to retirees
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 05/31/2020 - 6:10amCarson High School is pleased to announce individuals who have excelled in their positions as Educational Support Professionals and have been recognized for their works of merit by their peers and coworkers. The ESP employees from CHS are those individuals who enable teachers to focus on the teaching of their students, and every teacher knows that without them, a school could not hope to function.
Carson High Plans for Students to Retrieve Personal Items June 4
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 05/29/2020 - 1:50pmCarson High School is pleased to announce underclassmen (grades 9, 10 and 11) may come to the school and return educational materials (belonging to the school) and retrieve personal items Thursday, June 4.