Welcome to POCS
Home of the Timberwolves
Piner-Olivet Charter School is committed to providing high-quality education to our diverse student body. We achieve our goals through a challenging curriculum, quality teachers, and an atmosphere that emphasizes communication and cooperation. Together, these elements create a safe and engaging learning environment in which all students can excel.
School District: Piner-Olivet Union School District CDS Code: 49708706113492
Grades: 7-8 approximately 200 students
Principal: Kirsten Sanft Office Manager: Karen Wofford
707-522-3310 or email kwofford@pousd.org
Illuminate portal access: https://pousd.illuminatehc.com/login
“Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving
your community and world better than you found it.“ -Marian Wright Edelman
School District: Piner-Olivet Union School District CDS Code: 49708706113492
Grades: 7-8 approximately 200 students
Principal: Kirsten Sanft Office Manager: Karen Wofford
707-522-3310 or email kwofford@pousd.org
Illuminate portal access: https://pousd.illuminatehc.com/login
“Education is for improving the lives of others and for leaving
your community and world better than you found it.“ -Marian Wright Edelman
School News and Happenings
Dear POCS Staff and Families,
As COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns continue to increase in Sonoma County, we want to provide families and staff with new information when appropriate. We received some information that we want to share with you.
The Press Democrat released an article on Keysight Technologies, a large employer in Santa Rosa, closing to clean their facility because an employee had flu-like symptoms similar to those of COVID-19, and this employee was a passenger on the cruise ship that had confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Here is what we do know at this time:
Thank you for your support
Kirsten Sanft, Principal
9 de marzo 2020
Estimadas Familias y Personal de POCS,
A medida que las preocupaciones sobre el COVID-19 (coronavirus) continúan aumentando en el condado de Sonoma, queremos brindarles a las familias y al personal información en el momento apropiado.
El periódico Press Democrat publicó un artículo sobre Keysight Technologies, un empleador grande en Santa Rosa, quienes están cerrando para limpiar sus instalaciones porque un empleado tiene síntomas similares a los síntomas de COVID-19, y este empleado fue un pasajero del crucero con casos confirmados de COVID-19 (el crucero Grand Princess de San Francisco a México en febrero).
Esto es lo que sabemos en este momento:
Es la temporada de gripe y las mejores prácticas de prevención de enfermedades son:
Sinceramente,
Kirsten Sanft, Directora
Incoming 7th graders for the 20-21 school year:
POCS is still taking enrollment applications for the 2020-2021 School year. We usually receive more applications than we have space so don't delay!! Email Mrs. Wofford at kwofford@pousd.org for an enrollment packet.
Already enrolled for 20-21: More information will be coming soon about orientation.
***ATTENDANCE TIPS FROM THE OFFICE ***
If your child is absent you must call 707-522-3310 or email kwofford@pousd.org with your student’s name, grade level, and the reason for their absence.
Not notifying the office of a valid absence can lead to your child having UNEXCUSED absences, which can lead to truancy.
PARENT CLUB
3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM
POCS asks that parents attend at least 6 Parent Club meetings during the year and this goes towards your parent hours too! These meetings keep you informed, build relationships with staff and other parents, and give you an opportunity to help decide what the group does.
Avoid the Lost and Found: Label all coats, sweaters, and lunch containers with your child’s first and last name.
School Hours: 8:40–3:10 – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:40–1:00 – Every Wednesday and minimum days
As COVID-19 (coronavirus) concerns continue to increase in Sonoma County, we want to provide families and staff with new information when appropriate. We received some information that we want to share with you.
The Press Democrat released an article on Keysight Technologies, a large employer in Santa Rosa, closing to clean their facility because an employee had flu-like symptoms similar to those of COVID-19, and this employee was a passenger on the cruise ship that had confirmed cases of COVID-19.
Here is what we do know at this time:
- There are no confirmed cases of COVID-19 affecting the students or staff in our schools.
- Sonoma County Department of Health Services, assured us today that our schools are considered “low risk” for virus exposure.
- The Department of Health Services is monitoring all suspected/confirmed cases of the virus in our community and will advise us on any action to take regarding our schools.
- The Department of Health Services advises contacting your doctor if you have been exposed directly to someone who was on the cruise or if you have traveled from impacted cities or countries AND have flu-like symptoms including a fever, cough, and shortness of breath. For more information: https://socoemergency.org/emergency/coronavirus/
- Frequently wash your hands with soap and water
- Keep surfaces clean
- Sneeze or cough into a tissue or your elbow
- Keep your child home when they are sick with flu-like symptoms, including a fever (100⁰ Fahrenheit or 38⁰ Celsius or higher, shortness of breath, and coughing).
- Call your school if your child is staying home sick to let them know.
Thank you for your support
Kirsten Sanft, Principal
9 de marzo 2020
Estimadas Familias y Personal de POCS,
A medida que las preocupaciones sobre el COVID-19 (coronavirus) continúan aumentando en el condado de Sonoma, queremos brindarles a las familias y al personal información en el momento apropiado.
El periódico Press Democrat publicó un artículo sobre Keysight Technologies, un empleador grande en Santa Rosa, quienes están cerrando para limpiar sus instalaciones porque un empleado tiene síntomas similares a los síntomas de COVID-19, y este empleado fue un pasajero del crucero con casos confirmados de COVID-19 (el crucero Grand Princess de San Francisco a México en febrero).
Esto es lo que sabemos en este momento:
- No hay ningún caso confirmado de COVID-19 que haya afectado a ninguno a nuestras escuelas.
- El Departamento de Servicios de Salud del Condado de Sonoma, nos aseguró hoy que nuestras escuelas son consideradas de "bajo riesgo" con respecto a exposición al virus.
- El Departamento de Servicios de Salud está monitoreando todos los casos sospechosos / confirmados del virus en nuestra comunidad y nos informará si hay alguna acción que tomar.
- El Departamento de Servicios de Salud aconseja ponerse en contacto con su médico si ha estado expuesto directamente a alguien que estaba en el crucero o si ha viajado desde ciudades o países afectados Y tiene síntomas similares a los de la gripe, como fiebre, tos y falta de aire. Para más información:: https://socoemergency.org/emergency/coronavirus/
Es la temporada de gripe y las mejores prácticas de prevención de enfermedades son:
- Lavarse las manos con frecuencia con agua y jabón.
- Mantener las superficies limpias.
- Estornudar o toser en un pañuelo desechable o en el codo
- Lo que es más importante, mantener a su hijo en casa cuando esté enfermo con síntomas similares a la gripe, con fiebre de 100° Fahrenheit o 38° Celsius o mayor, falta de aire y tos
- Llame a su escuela para avisarles si su hijo se queda en casa ya que está enfermo.
Sinceramente,
Kirsten Sanft, Directora
Incoming 7th graders for the 20-21 school year:
POCS is still taking enrollment applications for the 2020-2021 School year. We usually receive more applications than we have space so don't delay!! Email Mrs. Wofford at kwofford@pousd.org for an enrollment packet.
Already enrolled for 20-21: More information will be coming soon about orientation.
***ATTENDANCE TIPS FROM THE OFFICE ***
If your child is absent you must call 707-522-3310 or email kwofford@pousd.org with your student’s name, grade level, and the reason for their absence.
Not notifying the office of a valid absence can lead to your child having UNEXCUSED absences, which can lead to truancy.
PARENT CLUB
3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM
POCS asks that parents attend at least 6 Parent Club meetings during the year and this goes towards your parent hours too! These meetings keep you informed, build relationships with staff and other parents, and give you an opportunity to help decide what the group does.
Avoid the Lost and Found: Label all coats, sweaters, and lunch containers with your child’s first and last name.
School Hours: 8:40–3:10 – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday
8:40–1:00 – Every Wednesday and minimum days
Our History
We have worked hard to create a challenging, safe, and rewarding environment for our students. Led by dedicated staff and teachers and supported by a long tradition of parental involvement, we’ve been able to achieve our goals of providing superior educational and developmental opportunities for our students, and having a positive impact on the surrounding community.