Educational
Partnership Carson City hosts no-cost family engagement webinars with expert guest speakers
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/21/2020 - 1:37pmPartnership Carson City is teaming up with Carson High School, presenting a free family engagement webinar series to help promote health and wellness for youth and adults alike.
UNR Extension offers weekly online town halls and webinars to help small businesses
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 2:04pmBesides needing funds available for small businesses during the COVID-19 crisis, small-business owners need additional support and guidance, as well as opportunities to talk with other small-business owners.
Carson City School District: Pass/Fail grading benefits students without negative consequences
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 04/20/2020 - 10:34amThe Carson City School District will transition all secondary students to a Pass/Fail grading system for the second semester of the 2019-2020 school year. The decision comes as principals, instructional leaders, district-level administrators and members of the teachers’ union have discussed the extension of school closures following spring break.
Carson City Schools provides registration information for 5th-graders promoting to 6th grade
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 04/16/2020 - 8:36amThe Carson City School District would like to remind parents and families with fifth-graders, that registration information for sixth grade at Eagle Valley will be included in the educational packets their students will receive from their individual elementary schools Tuesday, April 21.
Nevada governor's directive supports high school students graduating on time
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/15/2020 - 9:26amCARSON CITY — Nevada Gov. Steve Sisolak issued a Declaration of Emergency on Wednesday that would continue to support districts and schools in providing opportunities for students to learn from a distance during the COVID-19 pandemic. The directive builds on a previous directive signed March 20, 2020 by the Governor, which waived requirements for state assessments, including Smarter Balanced assessments and end of course exams.
Carson City School District to begin grading Pass or Fail for remainder of school year due to shut down
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 04/10/2020 - 1:48pmThe Carson City School District announced Friday that it will be switching to a pass or fail grading system for students virtually working on their second semester of the 2019-2020 school year from home due to the COVID-19 mandated school shutdown.
Extension offers online education and resources for Nevada communities
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/08/2020 - 10:32amEven with the stay-at-home order in place, businesses, families and youth can engage in a number of educational activities online to enhance their daily lives and help themselves, and others, through these challenging days. Amid the COVID-19 outbreak, University of Nevada, Reno Extension faculty, staff and volunteers have been hard at work to bring educational workshops, programs and resources useful during this time, into Nevadans’ homes.
Ridge Elected to NCET Board; McQuillen and Robertson Re-Elected
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 2:16pmAlana Ridge has been elected to the board of directors of NCET, a member-supported non-profit that produces educational and networking events to help people explore businesses and technology.
Wes McQuillen and Kyle Robertson have been re-elected to the NCET board.
Ridge, elected as NCET’s vice president of public relations, is a public relations and strategic communications professional in Reno, with a background spanning several industries -- from travel and tourism to the non-profit sector.
Carson City educational free Webinars offered Tuesdays to promote health and strength
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 10:50amPartnership Carson City will host a no cost informative webinar series every Tuesday at 3 p.m., each week covering a different topic that focuses on continuing to build a healthy, strong community.
UNR Med students bolster health care workforce during COVID-19 pandemic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 04/07/2020 - 8:48amRENO, Nev. — The COVID-19 pandemic has caused much uncertainty and change at all levels of education. Medical education is no exception. While the COVID-19 outbreak has complicated the learning process, University of Nevada, Reno School of Medicine (UNR Med) students are taking what they’ve learned in the lecture halls and during clinical rotations to mobilize in response to the COVID-19 crisis, bolstering the health care workforce in northern Nevada.
Senator Square: Carson High School announces its Educator of the Year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 04/05/2020 - 7:14amIf you know Shanell Cavener, then you are tremendously lucky. If you work with her, or she taught you, then the luck is multiplied tenfold (hopefully this is the right math to use, Shanell?).
Shanell Cavener is this year’s Carson High School Teacher of the Year, and she could not be more deserving of the honor. Shanell is quiet, often working behind the scenes in ways people would not even realize in order to benefit the lives of all who enter CHS.
Carson City Superintendent Richard Stokes gives update on school closures through April 30
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Wed, 04/01/2020 - 3:41pmIn response to Nevada Gov. Sisolak’s announcement this morning to extend the “Stay at Home” directive through April 30, the Carson City School District will continue with Remote Learning for teachers and students through the remainder of the month.
Spring into online reading, learning and creating with Carson City Library
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 11:20amThe Carson City Library is continuing to offer a busy spring with a selection of online events taking place in April in honor of National Poetry Month, Earth Day’s 50th anniversary, STEAM and more.
Carson City School District honors 2019-2020 Educators and Employees of the Year
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Tue, 03/31/2020 - 9:53amThe Carson City School District is pleased to announce individuals who have excelled in their positions as educators and employees and have been recognized for their works of merit by their peers and coworkers.
Carson City Chamber recognizes 10 role models for Women’s History Month
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/30/2020 - 1:57pmAs Women’s History Month comes to an end, the Carson City Chamber Board of Directors announces the recognition of ten exceptional women who have been — and will continue to be — important in the history of this city.
Senator Square: A pandemic looms; a yearbook’s deadline ticks closer
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/29/2020 - 9:43amEditor’s Note: Patt Quinn-Davis is adviser for the Carneta yearbook. She also teaches Honors American Literature and English IV. Before jumping into teaching, Quinn-Davis worked many years at The Nevada Appeal as city government reporter, columnist, and city editor. She was also editor of The Nevada Appeal and previously was editor of The Daily Democrat newspaper in Woodland, Calif.
Carson City area's Sierra Lutheran High School launches COVID care site
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 9:19pmSierra Lutheran High School has launched a COVID Care site to assist the community by providing a single source of commonly-searched resources and information on coronavirus topics to one site for ease of access.
Carson City Essential Resource Information Guide for COVID-19
Submitted by editor on Thu, 03/26/2020 - 3:28pmLocal Restaurants open for takeout and/or delivery
Local Businesses that are open
COVID-19 news stories by Carson Now
Information about Coronavirus & COVID-19
Centers for Disease Control
https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus
World Health Organization
https://www.who.int/health-topics/coronavirus
Nevada Health Response
https://nvhealthresponse.nv.gov/
Carson City Health and Human Services
https://gethealthycarsoncity.org/
Carson Tahoe Health
https://blog.carsontahoe.com/coronavirus-updates
Northern Nevada Development Authority COVID-19 resources page
https://nnda.org/partners/covid-19-business/
COVID-19 resources from Western Nevada Development District
https://wndd.org/covid-19/
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If you know of any other resources to be added to this list, please email them to kc@carsonnow.org.
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Stimulus Program Information
The coronavirus relief bill passed March 27 by Congress provides payments to individuals who make less than $100,000 a year. The payment total $1,200 for each adult who makes $75,000 or less, plus $500 per child. The payment amounts decrease if you make between $75,000 and $99,000. The income is determined by your latest tax return filed with the IRS. It will use your 2019 taxes if you have filed them already, or your 2018 taxes if you haven't. If you have not filed either year, you can do so here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/free-file-do-your-federal-taxes-for-free
If your address has changed since you last filed taxes, you can fix that here: https://www.irs.gov/filing/individual/update-my-information
More information: https://www.irs.gov/coronavirus
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Here is a list of essential community resources around Carson City, along with telephone numbers and website addresses. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, many offices are closed. Information resources may best be found on the agencies websites.
Nevada cities, counties ramp up enforcement as some non-essential businesses defy governor, remain open
Submitted by admin on Tue, 03/24/2020 - 11:40amGov. Steve Sisolak made Nevada one of the first states to enter a state of partial lockdown last Tuesday as an emergency step meant to stem the rapid spread of the novel coronavirus, enforcing a closure of the state’s casinos and urging other non-essential businesses to close their doors for 30 days.
Remote learning across Carson City School District schools approved
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 1:02pmThis past weekend, Gov. Sisolak and state authorities provided updates and clarifications regarding statewide school closures amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Among the top of the list most impacting students and families in Carson City were four points: 1) all testing has been waived, 2) schools will not reopen prior to April 16, 3) all school employees are deemed to be “essential” and 4) the Nevada Department of Education has approved the request for Emergency Program of Distance Education from the Carson City School District.
Nevada governor announces distance education plan approvals for districts, charter schools
Submitted by editor on Mon, 03/23/2020 - 8:22amCARSON CITY — On Monday, Gov. Steve Sisolak announced 16 of Nevada’s 17 school districts — among them being Carson City, Douglas, Lyon and Storey counties — and all of Nevada’s charter schools submitted plans to the Nevada Department of Education and are approved to continue or start distance education.
Senator Square: CHS principal leads teachers, students through uncertain time
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/22/2020 - 8:56amHe is the fearless leader of Carson High School, and he is taking his teachers through uncharted territory in order to guide them into successfully teaching and caring for their students during this time of uncertainty. His name is Gavin Ward, and he is doing a fantastic job as the Principal of CHS, being both available and supportive while encouraging teachers, students, and even parents to engage their students with much-needed health, hope and heterochromatic learning.
How to access remote learning for Carson City School District students
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 03/19/2020 - 8:06pmAs part of the Remote Learning or at-home lesson plans set to launch Monday, March 23, the Carson City School District has made a number of resources available on the carsoncityschools.com website. A Remote Learning page has been created to provide parents and students with weekly materials for elementary students.
Carson City Library closed in response to coronavirus concerns
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Tue, 03/17/2020 - 2:19pmUPDATE TUESDAY: In response to health concerns from COVID-19 and recommendations from the governor's office, the Carson City Library is closed until April 6 or until the State Medical Officer evaluates the public health risk and determines it is safe to resume normal operations. All homebound service and outreach activities are suspended.
Carson City Library remains open with limited services, programs canceled
Submitted by Carson Now Reader on Mon, 03/16/2020 - 12:48pmIn response to health concerns from COVID-19 and recommendations from the governor's office, the Carson City Library is canceling all programs until April 6 or until the State Medical Officer evaluates the public health risk and determines it is safe to resume normal operations. At this time public computers and meeting rooms are unavailable. All homebound service and outreach activities are suspended.
Carson City residents pack school board meeting in protest of budget proposals
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Thu, 03/12/2020 - 1:08pmIt was standing room only earlier this week at Tuesday evening's Carson City School Board meeting thanks to a budget proposal that ruffled more than a few feathers.
Sierra Nevada Realtors present Getting Social About Lead Generation
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Senator Square: Head coach, players offer free Carson City basketball clinic
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Sun, 03/08/2020 - 8:04am“We did our free clinic at the Community Center, and what a turnout we had; around 100 participants showed up, we had a ton of fun, and we even had high school varsity players help coach the clinic as well” said Carson High School Varsity Basketball coach Jordan Glover.
Carson City students celebrate digital learning by coding robots
Submitted by Jeff Munson on Thu, 02/27/2020 - 12:34pmIn celebration of National Digital Learning Day Thursday, Feb. 27, students throughout the Carson City School District, in particularly from Fritsch Elementary School, spent some time to learn online coding programs (equivalent to Javascript) and other coding programs that enabled them to command a robot to move and perform based on the code the students developed.
Youth Theatre Carson City Brings Home National Awards and Recognitions at Musical Theatre Competition
Submitted by Kelsey Penrose on Fri, 02/14/2020 - 12:49pmThis past weekend, Youth Theatre Carson City’s Showstoppers show choir traveled to Southern California to compete in the Musical Theatre Competitions of America 2020, a national competition with 35 teams representing 19 states and 3 countries, and brought home two major awards: 2nd place Advanced/Open Musical Revue and 3rd place Advanced/Open Ensemble Performance.