​We share interesting, relevant information about our school and beyond with our Community via email to our subscribers, on this page, and on our Facebook page. 

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Interesting resources for all: 

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General Resources for parents

 

• The Parent Toolkit -  a one-stop resource developed with parents in mind - available in English and Spanish

• Parent Guide to State Assessment - for California, in English and in Spanish

 

 

Growth mindset

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• Edutopia - George Lucas educational foundation

• Kahn Academy - non-profit educational organization with free online tools that help educate students

• Resilience from Sesame Street in Communities

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Arts and Science

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• California Art Museums 

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Reading

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• Reading Rockets lessons, and activities designed to help young children learn how to read and read better - with a wonderful 1-sheet reading tips for parents, available in 11 languages!

• Start with a Book summer reading program of Reading Rockets

• Colorín Colorado a biligual (English-Spanish) site for educators and families of English language learners - in particular tips to raise a bilingual child (even if you don't know English)

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Healthy habits

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• Eating Well activities from Sesame Street in Communities

• California Meals for Kids applications to help families find summer meal programs and afterschool programs locally in the Bay Area

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New technologies

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• Have #TheSmartTalk - available in English and Spanish

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Parent Engagement

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• Ed100.org - free online lessons about the Californian Education System - available in English and Spanish

• Why should I engage as a parent?  what the research says

• Parent's Guide to Student Success from the National PTA with grade-specific guides from K to High School

• Taking a closer look at my child's academic success - from Reading Rockets

• The parent - teacher partnership - from Colorin Colorado

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Immigrants and English Learners

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• The U.S. Department of Education has released a new guide to help schools better support English learner students, immigrant students and their families: The English Learner Family Toolkit

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Emergency preparedness

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• SF72 - San Francisco hub for emergency preparedness

• Ready.gov campaign - available in English and Spanish

• Sesame Street Emergency preparation - includes videos for kids to be prepared

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Difficult times 

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• Helping Kids Grieve from Sesame Street in Communities

• Coalition to support the Grieving Student with videos, webinars, and free educational material available for order. Documentation available in English and Spanish.

• Camp Erin - free weekend children camp in Santa Cruz about dealing with a recent loss

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LGBTQIA support

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• County of Santa Clara Behavioral Health Services LGBTQ Resources

• Santa Cruz County Diversity Center Directory - Teens and Families

• Monterey Peninsula Pride Youth Services