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Dear Rincon Valley Families,
Village, Spring Creek, Matanzas and RVCS-Matanzas will be open for school tomorrow, Friday, October 11th.
We have heard that there is a chance that PG&E's powering up process will allow us to open the rest of our schools tomorrow, Friday, October 11th.
Our plan is to alert families as soon as possible regarding the status of Austin Creek, Sequoia, RVCS- Sequoia, Whited, Binkley and Madrone.
We can not thank you enough for your patience through these uncertain times.
Corrected Date: previous message should have read Thursday, October 10th
Partial closure Thursday. Based on the most recent PG&E updates, here is the plan for tomorrow. Please note that if there are any changes to the plan overnight, we will alert staff and families by 6am tomorrow.
For tomorrow, Thursday, October 19th:
Schools that will be open:
Village
Spring Creek
Matanzas
RVCS- Matanzas
Schools that will remain closed:
Binkley
Madrone
Whited
Sequoia
RVCS-Sequoia
Austin Creek
October 8, 2019
Dear Rincon Valley Union School District Families,
Due to a PG&E Public Safety Power Shutoff (PSPS) event, we will be closing all of the schools in our district, including the district office tomorrow, Wednesday, October 9th.
This means all after-school programs, such as athletics and aftercare, are also canceled.
PG&E expects to shut off electricity to these schools because of the increased risk of fires. PG&E uses PSPS when weather conditions such as high winds and low humidity create a high risk for fire. PG&E has informed us that it will not turn the power back on until those dry and windy weather conditions have passed and that it could take up to 48-hours to restore power once the weather improves.
This means that the schools will likely remain closed on Thursday, October 10 and potentially Friday, October 11. We will contact you as soon as more information from PG&E becomes available.
Thank you for your understanding.
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Check out the latest Firebird News! https://www.rvusd.org/article/143541?org=rvcs-s
RVUSD wants to hear from you regarding the potential reconfiguration of schools at RVCS (Sequoia and Matanzas), Spring Creek and Matanzas. Join us for a Community Engagement Meeting on Thursday, October 10 at 6PM at the Rincon Valley Union School District Office. Or give your input at www.RVUSDfuture.org.
Last chance to turn in raffle ticket sales for Fall Festival TOMORROW! Please bring your ticket stubs to the office tomorrow to receive credit for your sales!
Fall Festival Pre-Orders Due TOMORROW! Last chance for pre-order prices for wristbands and food. Raffle ticket sales will continue through Wednesday, October 2nd. Turn in your pre-orders to the office!
Congratulations to Fall Festival poster contest winner - Mrs. Matthiessen's homeroom!
Hello RVUSD Families. We have been informed that PG&E will not be turning off power this evening. PG&E will consider a power shutdown again tomorrow evening (Tuesday). ALL RVUSD schools and programs should be open tomorrow Tuesday, September 24th! We will let you know right away if anything changes.
Fall Festival order forms are due this week! Preorder dinner, wristbands, and activity tickets now!
The district has just received a 24 hr. warning of a potential power shutdown (sent at 9pm on Sunday). From the limited information given, it seems that the affected schools would be Madrone, Binkley, Whited, Sequoia, RVCS- Sequoia and Austin Creek.
A few reminders:
If power goes out during the school day, students will remain on campus through the end of the day.
If power is out before school starts and is not expected to be restored promptly, schools will be closed.
It feels good to win!! Hurray for the 7th and 8th grade volleyball teams for their win against Sonoma Country Day yesterday. Next game is Monday at RVCS vs. Presentation School.
Congratulations Cross Country team - 1st and 3rd in girls, 1st and 3rd in 7th grade! Next meet at Sonoma Country Day School Oct 8
Congratulations to the 8th grade volleyball team! Come support our team at Sonoma Country Day School on Wednesday!
Every day counts!
An important message from the Superintendent regarding safety protocols that will be in place if there is wildfire smoke or PGE power outages:
https://www.rvusd.org/article/134126?org=rvusd
Check out the Firebird News for this week! https://www.rvusd.org/article/133877?org=rvcs-s
Our first dance of the school year is this week (FRIDAY THE 13TH!!!) 3:30 pm to 5:30 pm at the RVCS Matanzas campus. $5 for RVCS students only. Buy tickets from Homeroom teachers before Friday!