THE BOBCAT
Don Benito Fundamental - Updates 02/08/2021
Message from the Principal
Dear Don Benito Families,
Hope you had a great weekend! Please remember this is the last week of the Bobcats ROAR Read-A-Thon. This is the Annual Fund's big fundraiser for the year since we are not able to host the Gala. Many thanks to our donors! We have raised a total of $11,964 with $8,036 left to raise in 8 days. We can do this! It would be great if all students who have not participated yet can raise at least $20. This can be achieved by getting:
4 donations x $5.00 = $20.00
Remember that no donation is to small. Through the Annual Fund Don Benito is able to provide our students special programs that enhance your children's education. Annual Fund will be sharing more details about the Read-A-Thon in a separate email.
Click on this link to access the donation page: https://app.99pledges.com/fund/donbenitoschool/
Thanks to all of our students for participating in Kindness week. We are now a Kindness Certified School! See the badge we earned below. May we continue to show our kindness every day and have a bully free school environment!
Please remember that we have a long weekend coming up. There is no school on Friday, 2/12 or on Monday 2/15. Have a wonderful weekend with your family! Happy Chinese New Year! Happy Valentine's Day!
Sincerely,
Dr. Bugarin
READ-A-THON PRIZES
We have a super, duper list of incentives to get our students reading and participating in the Read-A-Thon. The more reading sponsor you get, the more prizes you get! Don't be shy and ask your family and friends to sponsor you. You can share your personal link on social media or in an email. https://app.99pledges.com/fund/donbenitoschool/
Every student who participates by turning in a reading log, will receive a Bobcat bookmark and pencil, with the prizes below for the amount raised in donations.
$10- earn a Pajama Dress Day
$20- earn a Don Benito magnet and reusable plastic cup
$30- earn a “Get out of Homework” pass
$50- earn a Don Benito tote bag
$75- earn a $10 Vroman’s Gift Card
$100- earn a $25 Target Gift Card
TOP 3 Pledge Earners = lunch delivery & zoom lunch with Principal Bugarín
★★★ The one student who raises the most money during the Read-A-Thon will receive an iPad!
★★★ Classes with 100% participation with a $5 minimum per student, wins a surprise party!
Virtual School Tour 2/9 @ 3pm
Please share the information with any prospective families. We want to increase our enrollment. Thank you!
Link to join:
https://pusd.webex.com/pusd/j.php?MTID=m0b73487d4d19bd16cfb93a4df0dc36e2
Tuesday, Feb 9, 2021 3:00 pm | 1 hour | Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Meeting number: 120 923 0847
Password: DBTour
0a2686737794405cafc73fdc429cda6c_20210224T043000Z
Join by video system
Dial 1209230847@pusd.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone
+1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Access code: 120 923 0847
Family Resources & Workshops
Upcoming events for the week of February 8, 2021:
- Virtual Parent Leaders and Community Partners Meeting: Wednesday, February 10, 1:00 pm. For details and to participate, please visit the Family Engagement Canvas Page
- Virtual LACP PAC Meeting, Wednesday, February 10, 3:30 pm. For details and to participate, please visit the Family Engagement Canvas Page
- Virtual Parent University Workshop: How to Handle Conflict and Other Big Emotions, presented by Young & Healthy, Thursday, February 11, 10:00 am. For details and to participate, please visit the Family Engagement Canvas Page
SAVE THE DATE: Virtual Parent University Workshop- "What is California's Local Control Funding Formula (LCFF)", Presented by Dr. Rennie, PUSD, Special Projects, State & Federal Programs. Wednesday, February 17, 2021, 6:30 p.m.
Please contact your assigned district Liaison to schedule Parent University workshops for your school site: berberian.suzanne@pusd.us or palomares.elizabeth@pusd.us
For additional Parent University workshop information and archived workshops, please visit the Family Engagement Canvas Page Please note that our Family Engagement Canvas Page is updated on Fridays with the workshops and events of the following week.
Twilight Adult Education: ESL level course offerings
- Level 2: Monday - Thursday 8:30-11:30 am
- Level 2: Monday and Wednesday 6:00-9:00 pm
- Level 3-4: Monday - Thursday 8:30-11:30 am
Interested parents can access the Registration Form below for further information and instructions.
RESOURCES
PUSD ITS support for students, parent resources and videos: ITS Student/Parent Tech Bytes, February 2, 2021
COVID-19 Vaccine Appointment Call Center: For those without access to a computer or the internet, a Los Angeles County Department of Public Health call center is open daily from 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. to help schedule appointments at 833-540-0473. Individuals are encouraged to use the website http://www.publichealth.lacounty.gov/media/Coronavirus/vaccine/index.htm whenever possible to sign up for an appointment to avoid long wait times on the phone.
Young & Healthy is hosting the Mobile Dental Clinic from March 11-19, 2021. Free Dental Care. Space is limited, so please call or email us to begin the registration process: 626.795.5166 (register by March 5, 2021) info@yhpasadena.org For more details see the attached flyer.
PUSD College and Career Pathways: CALSOAP College and Career Expo-Financial Aid and College Affordability. Interactive Sessions in English and Spanish. Saturdays, February 13, 20 and 27. For details, please see attached.
Hispanic Scholarship Fund, Scholarship opportunity for Latinx students. The 2021-2022 HSF Scholar Application is now open: Please visit https://www.hsf.net/ to apply. Deadline: February 15, 2021, 5:00 PM
Adelante Academy- Introduction to Life Skills Training for 5th-12th grade students- Tuesday, February 9, 3:00 p.m. Please see the attached flyer.
Consulate General of Mexico in Sacramento hosts virtual Steps to College 2021. Free live workshops will be hosted every Saturday, throughout the month of February, starting February 6. Steps to College 2021 will be presented in both Spanish and English and parents are encouraged to attend. It is important to register beforehand to be given access to the virtual platform. To register, please click HERE. For details, please see attached announcement.
Common Sense Media: Six Tips for Keeping Kids Motivated for Online Learning- Please Click HERE
PUSD School Support Services Division: Confidential and compassionate mental health services are available to PUSD students and families. For more information, please call 626.396.3609.
Young & Healthy continues to provide Pandemic Relief Boxes to families, please call (626)795-5166.
Mindful Mondays: D'Veal Family and Youth Services is offering Mindful Mondays "Me Time" moment. Each Monday they will offer a 15-minute zoom session to support you as you navigate these uncertain, and often emotionally charged, times. They hope these sessions will provide you a moment of peace and calmness as you gear up for your work week. Sessions resumed on Monday January 11, 2021, and will continue on Mondays thereafter. The session promptly starts at 3:10pm and the Zoom room opens at 3pm. To join, please click on the link https://zoom.us/j/92152244259?pwd=cGcxMnNGRTRubTRFamlKR2xJQ1V4Zz09
The City of Pasadena has a new website with COVID-19 vaccine updates, click HERE
The Office of Family and Community Engagement is currently serving families and community by appointment only, Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Please call or email us at (626) 396-3600 Ext. 88191 or email familycenter@pusd.us You can also visit our PUSD Family Engagement Page and Family Engagement Canvas Page for additional information and resources.
Coffee with the Principal
for an informal conversation on:
Tuesday, February 23 10:30 – 11:00am
https://meet.google.com/fom-ihyz-pop
Dial-in: (US) +1 442-666-1754
PIN: 553 928 623#
Other Announcements
Read-A-Thon - 2/1/2021 - 2/15/21
Virtual School Tour - 2/9/2021@3:00pm
Restaurant Night at Rounds Burgers - 2/9/2021 from 1100am - 10:00pm
Lincoln’s Birthday School Holiday - 2/12/21
Chinese New Year - 2/12/2021
Valentine's Day - 2/14/2021
Presidents Day School Holiday - 2/15/2021
Restaurant Nights at Pitfire Pizza - 2/16/2021 - 2/18/2021 4:00pm - 10:00pm
Virtual Coffee With the Principal - 2/23/2021@10:30am - 11:00am
Virtual School Tour - 2/23/2021@8:30am
Spotlight Awards - 2/26/2021
Report Cards Available on Parent Portal - 2/26/2021
Grab & Go Meal Service daily at Don Benito from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Wear your Don Benito t-shirt every Friday to show your School Spirit! You can also wear them on all the other days if you'd like.
Technology
Technology doesn't always work as expected. Please let the classroom teacher or the office know if you are having technical difficulties so that arrangements can be made for your child to complete assignments and attendance is marked correctly. We will try our best to help you troubleshoot the issue. If the Chromebook is not working please contact the Helpdesk using one of the methods below.
- Complete a ticket in Clever
- ITS Email: helpdesk@pusd.us
- ITS Helpdesk: (626) 396-3699
Don Benito Fundamental
Email: bugarin.merle@pusd.us
Website: http://www.donbenito.pasadenausd.org/
Location: 3700 Denair Street, Pasadena, CA, USA
Phone: (626)396-5780
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donbenitoelementary