Wednesday Digital Folder
May 12th, 2021
PUSD Summer Opportunities to address student learning loss
SME Resident 5th graders applying for 6th grade
Register for Transitional Kindergarten(TK) at Willard NOW!
AFB Information
Homework Club
Join us for a free family wellness workshop all about healthy snacks next Monday, May 24th in the evening. A team of Registered Dietitians will be discussing healthy snacks while walking families through how to prepare healthy snacks that taste good.
Upcoming PUSD events and information
Upcoming events for the week of May 12, 2021:
- Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Virtual Meeting- Monday, May 17, 6:00 p.m., For details and to participate, please visit the Family Engagement Canvas Page
- Virtual Parent University Workshop: Healthy Lifestyle in Action! Water Wise, sponsored by PUSD Health Programs, Tuesday, May 18, 11:00 a.m. For details and to join the workshop, please visit the Family Engagement Canvas Page or see attached flyer.
- Parent Leaders and Community Partners Virtual Meeting- Wednesday, May 19, 1:00 p.m. The agenda and Meeting Link will be shared, Friday, May 14.
- Virtual Parent Workshop: Healthy Family Meals, sponsored by PUSD Health Programs, Wednesday, May 19, 5:00 p.m., 6:00 p.m., or 7:00 p.m. For details, and to participate, please see attached flyer.
- Virtual Parent University Workshop: Building Resilience Through Empathy and Connection, presented by Young & Healthy, Thursday, May 20, 10:00 a.m. For details and to participate, please visit the Family Engagement Canvas Page
- Virtual meeting of Foster Youth Guardians, Parents, and Advocates Council ( FYGPAC): Thursday, May 20, 11:30 am. For details and to participate, please visit the Family Engagement Canvas Page
REGISTRATION GOING ON NOW: Parent University Adult Education - Basic Technology Classes for Parents. Sessions available in English and Spanish. This is a 12 hour course on basic technology skills, Parent Portal, digital citizenship, etc. For more information, please see attached flyer.
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.RESOURCES
PUSD ITS support for students, parent resources and videos: ITS Student/Parent Tech Bytes, May 11, 2021
PUSD Summer Learning Opportunities 2021 Catalog: Please Click HERE
SKILLZ Summer School is a free summer learning experience that takes place in an environment of love, patience, understanding, and high expectations. Day One, Stars, College Access Plan, STEMulate Learning and Pasadena Unified School District will provide summer school for 60 youth. Students must qualify for the program. Click HERE for student application.
- Classes/workshops offered: Life Skills Session and Fundamentals of Math (5 elective units).
- The program begins June 14th and concludes July 15th on an on-line platform. Classes take place Monday through Thursday between 9:00 am – 12 pm.
- Important deadlines: Application deadline is May 23rd and parent/student orientation is on May 29th.
For more details, please see attached flyer and for more information contact Nancy Verdin nancy@godayone.org or call (626) 429-5253.
The City of Pasadena Recreation Program Guide is back! For summer day camps, aquatics, or other programs please see 2021 Summer Recreation Guide
The Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health (LACDMH) has compiled a collection of anti-racism, racial equity and mental health resources. Please feel free to explore and share them with your loved ones and communities. And as always, LACDMH’s 24/7 Help Line at (800) 854-7771 is available to provide mental health support, resources and referrals. For resources and information click HERE
Building Successful Communication Between Parent or Guardian and Teacher- The Institute on Community Integration (ICI) at the University of Minnesota Two-way communication between families and teachers helps to build trust. This trust is important in supporting learning for culturally and linguistically diverse students, including English Learners. This resource helps guide families into developing these relationships. ICI’s resources are available in various languages, including English, Arabic, Vietnamese, Simplified Chinese, Traditional Chinese, and Spanish. To access resources Click HEREParent Education Network- Resources in Spanish for Parents of English Learners - To support parents to better understand ELD programs we compiled resources and co-designed tools with parents and teachers that are now available on our website.
Day One:
- Day One Study Zones: Does your student need a calm, relaxed space to study outdoors? Check out Day One Study Zones! Open to students in Middle School and High School. To register, click HERE
- Cafe Hour for Parents: Mondays are tough! Visit Day One for cafe hour (or tea) every Monday from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. They would love to listen and talk about anything on your mind. To join the virtual cafe, click HERE
- Safe Routes To School Parent Survey - Day One wants to learn your thoughts about PUSD children and families walking, biking, and using other rolling modes of mobility at this time. Your responses will be kept confidential, and neither your name nor your child’s name will be associated with any results, if you don't want. To complete the survey, please click HERE for the English Survey and HERE for the Spanish survey.
- Safe Walk and Bike to School Recorded Webinars please click HERE
Covid Vaccine Information:
- Get Vaccinated Community Clinics Pasadena- For a list, please see the attached flyer or visit https://www.vaccinatepasadena.com/vaccine-clinics.html
- City of Pasadena's website for COVID-19 vaccine updates, please click HERE
- Help keep your community safe. Vaccine appointments are available - make your appointment today! Some locations offer walk-in visits, no appointment needed.
- 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.
- COVID-19 Vaccine Information/Appointments: https://myturn.ca.gov/, CVS Pharmacy click https://www.cvs.com/immunizations/covid-19-vaccine and Walgreens click https://www.walgreens.com/topic/promotion/covid-vaccine.jsp
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.
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Parent Resources and Trainings
Sierra Madre Elementary
Email: lewis.lindsay@pusd.us
Website: sme.pusd.us
Location: 141 West Highland Avenue, Sierra Madre, CA, USA
Phone: (626) 396-5890