October 10, 2008

Dear Ambuehl Parents and Community Members,

Please review Ambuehl's website on a regular basis for updated school information 24/7, from upcoming holidays to school news and events.  Up-to-date school information will be posted and updated weekly.

The San Onofre Nuclear Generating Station (SONGS) will conduct its annual Community Alert Siren System test on Wednesday, October 22, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. This yearly test complies with Federal Emergency Management Agency regulations. All sirens in the Emergency Planning Zone (EPZ) will be sounded several times for approximately three minutes each time. The EPZ is the area surrounding SONGS and includes Dana Point, San Clemente, San Juan Capistrano, Camp Pendleton, State Parks and unincorporated areas of South Orange County. The siren at SJHHS will also test its public address (voice) capabilities.

All CUSD schools were recently given updated information regarding the new CUSD volunteer policy. Please review the list below to see if you will be required to obtain clearance by December 1, 2008 since there have been various changes for its implementation at Ambuehl School. Parents will be notified of any further additions or changes to the CUSD volunteer policy. Please contact the front office if you have any questions or comments.

The following examples constitute needing clearance by December 1, 2008 at Ambuehl School under CUSD’s volunteer policy. These individuals, who are typically at Ambuehl on a regular basis, will need to wear a cleared volunteer badge while on campus during the school day.

• Classroom/school volunteers
• Library and computer lab volunteers
• Elected PTA officers
• Yearbook volunteers
• Office assistant volunteers
• Room parents
• Overnight field trip volunteers

Clearance is not needed for volunteering during or attending the following one-time or occasional activities listed below. Parents will be notified of any additions or changes. Please contact the front office if you have any questions or comments.

• Attending class/grade level events/parties during the school day.
• Attending class plays/performances in the classroom or multipurpose room during the school day.
• Being invited by the teacher to read a book to the class or share information during class activities, such as “Career Day” and “Star of the Week.”
• Attending or volunteering during the Book Fair, Jog-a-thon, Red Ribbon Week, Spring Carnival, and assemblies.
• Eating lunch with your child at school.
• Attending a supervised day trip as a chaperone.
  

Sincerely,
Curt Visca
Principal