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"During the closure, the CUHSD Food Services Department will be providing drive-through, “Grab and Go” meals at each of the school sites, beginning Tuesday, March 17 from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m and then Monday-Friday throughout the duration of the closure.

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A: The first day of school for teachers will be August 11 and the first day of school for students will be August 12. The academic calendar has not changed. Q: Is the entire Fall semester online? Or will there be the possibility for teachers and students to return to campuses? A: Trustees determined that our district will provide online teaching and learning for the duration of the Fall semester and work to build opportunities for teachers and students to opt-in to in-person support later in the semester, if feasible. Teachers will have the ability to teach from their classrooms, but with no students present for the time being. Q: Why was the decision made to have the entire Fall semester online? A: Based on the latest science, recommendations from the (RSC), and correspondence with area superintendents, teachers, staff, students and parents, the decision was made to conduct online instruction for the Fall semester. This decision aligns with new statewide guidance that Governor Gavin Newsom. Schools located in counties that are on the state's monitoring list can only reopen for in-person instruction when they have been off the watch list for 14 days. Santa Clara County is currently on the state's monitoring list. Q: Will that schedule have options for college visits, guest speakers, workshops? A: The proposed schedule will have time for students to participate in virtual events or community-building opportunities on the days set aside for teacher collaboration. Q: Will there be one schedule for the entire district? A: Yes, we plan to have one schedule for the entire district. Q: When will a finalized schedule be shared with staff and the community? A: We are still finalizing the details of the schedule for next year. The schedule provided by the Reopening Steering Committee is a sample that we are using to inform our finalized schedule, but is not the confirmed schedule. We will share the confirmed schedule by July 31.

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As the COVID-19 crisis continues to unfold, many parents are wondering how to talk to children about the impacts of the virus in a way that will be reassuring and not make kids more worried than they already may be. Here is some advice from the experts at the Child Mind Institute.

Welcome their questions. With so much up in the air, kids are bound to have questions they might not be asking. They might range from the very serious ("Will Grandma be okay?") to the seemingly silly ("Will my favorite ice cream parlor still be there?"). Encourage them to ask and, whatever the question, try to take your child's concerns seriously. Your goal is to help your children be heard and get fact-based information that is likely more reassuring than whatever they're hearing from their friends or on the news.

Don't avoid questions you can't answer. Given how much uncertainty there is, try to be comfortable saying "I don't know." It's tempting to want to reassure your child that things will be better soon, even when you aren't sure yourself. But teaching children how to tolerate uncertainty is key to reducing anxiety and helping them build resilience.

Set the tone. Look at these conversations as an opportunity not just to convey the facts but set the emotional tone. "You take on the news and you're the person who filters the news to your kid," explains Janine Domingues, PhD, a child psychologist at the Child Mind Institute.

Be developmentally appropriate. Don't volunteer too much information, as this may be overwhelming. Instead, try to answer your child's questions honestly and clearly. It's okay if you can't answer everything; being available to your child is what matters.

Take your cues from your child. Invite your child to tell you anything they may have heard about the coronavirus, and how they feel. Give them ample opportunity to ask questions. You want to be prepared to answer (but not prompt) questions. Your goal is to avoid encouraging frightening fantasies.

Deal with your own anxiety. "When you're feeling most anxious or panicked, that isn't the time to talk to your kids about what's happening with the coronavirus," warns Dr. Domingues. If you've just learned news that's upsetting, or that you worry will upset your child, take some time to calm down before trying to have a conversation or answer your child's questions.

Be reassuring. Children are very egocentric, so hearing about the mounting death toll on the news may make them seriously worry that they'll catch it, especially the coverage of the new syndrome affecting children. It's helpful to reassure your child that very few kids are getting sick, and that they're unlikely to catch it.

Focus on what you're doing to stay safe. An important way to reassure kids is to emphasize the safety precautions that you, and others around you, are taking. Jamie Howard, PhD, a child psychologist at the Child Mind Institute, notes, "Kids feel empowered when they know what to do to keep themselves safe." Remind kids that washing their hands is actually helping everyone by stopping the spread of the virus. Involve them in your family's ongoing safety plan. That could mean letting them choose masks for the family, or coming up with a new 20-second song -we're all a little tired of Happy Birthday!- to sing while you wash your hands.

Keep talking. Tell kids that you will continue to keep them updated as you learn more. "Let them know that the lines of communication are going to be open," says Dr. Domingues. "You can say, 'Even though we don't have the answers to everything right now, know that once we know more, mom or dad will let you know, too.'"

Did you know the Child Mind Institute is offering telehealth services? Learn more about Telehealth.

This article was last reviewed or updated on August 9, 2021.

Rachel Ehmke is a freelance writer and the former managing editor at the Child Mind Institute. She holds a BA ... Read Bio

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Experts offer advice on how parents can help adolescents get the facts straight and be prepared.

A student received a lesson online in Bareggio, near Milan, Italy, where schools are closed because of the coronavirus. Credit... Yara Nardi/Reuters

What should parents do if their teens and tweens, with easy access to information on their phones and laptops, develop anxiety over what they have heard about the coronavirus?

Here are tips from experts on how to help them.

The psychologist Lisa Damour, author of "Under Pressure: Confronting the Epidemic of Stress and Anxiety in Girls," said parents can help lessen their anxiety, and that of their kids, by learning all they can about the new coronavirus and how to protect themselves.

"Reinforce basic stuff kids know and understand: Wash your hands, get a good night's sleep, protect your immune system," Dr. Damour said. "Tell your kids you know what to do to reduce the chances of getting sick."

Other common-sense tips include trying to avoid touching your eyes, nose or mouth, all routes of viral transmission, and keeping your distance from people who are coughing.

It may be reassuring to some young people to learn that children seem to be less likely to get sick from the virus.

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Daniela Raccanello, an assistant professor of developmental and educational psychology at the University of Verona, Italy, found herself using some of her professional advice with her own 7- and 10-year-old daughters when their school in the Padua region closed last week because of coronavirus.

"It is key to help children continue their lives as normally as possible, but at the same time be aware of what is happening," Dr. Raccanello said. "Keep them busy with their studies, and reassure them that the current situation, like their school being closed, is the best way to keep people safe."

She is part of a group called Hemot, an international organization focusing on emotional preparedness for disasters, which published this pamphlet to help parents talk about coronavirus with their children. She said she used what she had learned from working on it to help ease her daughters' fears that they or someone they know might get sick from the virus.

Wendy Mogel, a clinical psychologist and the author of "Voice Lessons for Parents," noted that the coronavirus has all the makings of a horror movie that will fascinate many older kids.

"The virus's origin, the quick spread around the world, the allure of this novel disease is everywhere," she said. "Turn off the news and really find out what your kids know about the virus."

"Answer their questions, and if you don't know the answer, be honest. You can research the answers together," Dr. Mogel said.

[What scientists know about the virus]

Richard Bromfield, a psychologist at Harvard Medical School and the author of "How to Unspoil Your Child Fast, "agreed. "Kids are exposed to so much information today that they marinate in it," he said. "Manage what your kids see and hear, but have them share with you what they are exposed to so you can discuss it. Try to see it the way they see it, and help correct misinformation and put it in context."

Dr. Bromfield cautions that parents should not falsely reassure kids by saying things like "you'll be fine" or "everyone's going to be fine." Instead, parents should try to understand what their children are feeling.

"Parents should have one leg in the worry and one leg in the place of constructive help, comfort and validation of how hard it is to be experiencing this," Dr. Bromfield said.

He compared it to other recent catastrophes that have been in the news, such as the bush fires in Australia.

"For parents, it is easy to imagine a 3- or 4-year-old crying when they see a koala bear burned and alone," he said. "I think we forget that a 17-year-old still has a little bit of that younger child in them, and they too are frightened and vulnerable."

Dr. Mogel suggested passing along the words one teenager recently used in talking about the virus to her:"She said people with stronger immune systems should take more responsibility to keep people with weaker immune systems well."

She added, "It's also a good opportunity for parents to reinforce what they have always told their kids: Get a good night's sleep, get some sunshine, eat well and make sure you wash your hands."

Give teens the right information about how viruses are transmitted and put it in context, suggested Heather Turgeon, a psychotherapist and co-author of " Now Say This: The Right Words to Solve Every Parenting Dilemma."

"Explain that part of why we take certain precautions, like 20-second hand-washing before snacks and lunch, not sharing food and utensils, and so forth is that we're protecting vulnerable people. It's a community effort," Ms. Turgeon said.

If your emergency preparation plans include stocking up on groceries and toiletries, as you would before a big snowstorm or hurricane, you might invite your kids to go the store with you. Having a stash of their favorite snacks in the pantry could help them feel prepared.

[Advice from NYT Parenting on talking about the virus with preschoolers]

With spring break on the horizon for many schoolchildren, Dr. Damour said that if families decide to cancel trips, it's good to be upfront about it.

"Tell your kids that this year, the risk of traveling isn't worth it, but you will find another way for your family to have fun," Dr. Damour said.

[Should you cancel spring break plans? Advice from NYT Parenting]

"Rather than just react, parents should reflect, think and plan to talk to their child with thoughtfulness, carefulness and steadfastness," Dr. Bromfield said. "That helps your child and you navigate this particular moment and serve as a template, as a way to approach the next one. The implication is that your child will be able to do that in the future on his or her own."

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Families across the country are adapting to the evolving changes in daily life caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. Most schools, places of public gathering, and nonessential businesses are closed, and parents and other caregivers are faced with helping their families adjust to the new normal. This includes trying to keep children occupied, feeling safe, and attempting to keep up with schoolwork as best as possible. None of this is easy, but it helps to stay focused on what is possible in order to reinforce a sense of control and to reassure children that they are okay, and that the situation will get better.

It is very important to remember that children look to adults for guidance on how to react to stressful events. Acknowledging some level of concern, without panicking, is appropriate and can result in taking the necessary actions that reduce the risk of illness. Teaching children positive preventive measures, talking with them about their fears, and giving them a sense of some control over their risk of infection can help reduce anxiety. This is also a tremendous opportunity for adults to model for children problem-solving, flexibility, and compassion as we all work through adjustting daily schedules, balancing work and other activities, getting creative about how we spend time, processing new information from authorities, and connecting and supporting friends and family members in new ways. The following tips can help.

STAY CALM, LISTEN, AND OFFER REASSURANCE

Be a role model. Children will react to and follow your reactions. They learn from your example.

Be aware of how you talk about COVID-19. Your discussion about COVID-19 can increase or decrease your child's fear. If true, remind your child that your family is healthy, and you are going to do everything within your power to keep loved ones safe and well. Carefully listen or have them draw or write out their thoughts and feelings and respond with truth and reassurance.

Explain social distancing. Children probably don't fully understand why parents/guardians aren't allowing them to be with friends. Tell your child that your family is following the guidelines of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), which include social distancing. Social distancing means staying away from others until the risk of contracting COVID-19 is under control. Showing older children the "flatten the curve" charts will help them grasp the significance of social distancing. Explain that while we don't know how long it will take to "flatten the curve" to reduce the number of those infected, we do know that this is a critical time-we must follow the guidelines of health experts to do our part.

Demonstrate deep breathing. Deep breathing is a valuable tool for calming the nervous system. Do breathing exercises with your children.

Focus on the positive. Celebrate having more time to spend as a family. Make it as fun as possible. Do family projects. Organize belongings, create masterpieces. Sing, laugh, and go outside, if possible, to connect with nature and get needed exercise. Allow older children to connect with their friends virtually.

Establish and maintain a daily routine. Keeping a regular schedule provides a sense of control, predictability, calm, and well-being. It also helps children and other family members respect others' need for quiet or uninterrupted time and when they can connect with friends virtually.

Identify projects that might help others. This could include: writing letters to the neighbors or others who might be stuck at home alone or to healthcare workers; sending positive messages over social media; or reading a favorite children's book on a social media platform for younger children to hear.

Offer lots of love and affection.

MONITOR TELEVISION VIEWING AND SOCIAL MEDIA

Parents/guardians should monitor television, internet, and social media viewing-both for themselves and their children. Watching continual updates on COVID-19 may increase fear and anxiety. Developmentally inappropriate information, or information designed for adults, can also cause anxiety or confusion, particularly in young children.

Dispel rumors and inaccurate information. Explain to your child that many stories about COVID-19 on the internet may include rumors and inaccurate information. Older children, in particular, may be accessing a great deal of information online and from friends that contains inaccuracies. Talk to your child about factual disease information.

Provide alternatives. Engage your child in games or other exciting activities instead.

TAKE TIME TO TALK

Let your children's questions guide you. Answer their questions truthfully, but don't offer unnecessary details or facts. Don't avoid giving them the information that experts indicate as crucial to your children's well-being. Often, children and youth do not talk about their concerns because they are confused or don't want to worry loved ones. Younger children absorb scary information in waves. They ask questions, listen, play, and then repeat the cycle. Children always feel empowered if they can control some aspects of their life. A sense of control reduces fear.

BE HONEST AND ACCURATE

Correct misinformation. Children often imagine situations worse than reality; therefore, offering developmentally appropriate facts can reduce fears.

Explain simple safety steps. Tell your child this disease spreads between people who are in close contact with one another, when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or when one touches infected objects or surfaces.

Stay up-to-date on the facts. Go to https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/index.htmlfor additional factual information.

KEEP EXPLANATIONS AGE-APPROPRIATE

Early elementary school children. Provide brief, simple information that balances COVID-19 facts with appropriate reassurances that adults are there to help keep them healthy and to take care of them if they do get sick. Give simple examples of the steps people make every day to stop germs and stay healthy, such as washing hands. Use language such as "adults are working hard to keep you safe."

Upper elementary and early middle school children. This age group often is more vocal in asking questions about whether they indeed are safe and what will happen if COVID-19 spreads in their area. They may need assistance separating reality from rumor and fantasy. Discuss the efforts national, state, and community leaders are doing to prevent germs from spreading.

Upper middle and high school students. Issues can be discussed in more depth. Refer them to appropriate sources of COVID-19 facts. Provide honest, accurate, and factual information about the current status of COVID-19. Engage them in decision-making about family plans, scheduling, and helping with chores at home.

For all children, encourage them to verbalize their thoughts and feelings. Be a good listener!

STAY CONNECTED TO SCHOOL

Locate learning resources. Schools' capacity to conduct virtual learning experiences will vary greatly, but most schools are providing lessons and learning activities for children to do. Take advantage of the many companies and online platforms currently offering free learning opportunities.

Identify additional resources. Know if your school or district is providing additional resources, such meals, or technology, such as a laptop or tablet.

Stay in touch. Find out how the school is communicating with families and students. Be sure to read any communications you receive. Check with you children, particularly older ones, as they may be receiving information directly that would be helpful for you to know.

Connect with school staff. Reach out to your child's teacher and other relevant school staff if you have concerns about their coping and keeping up with assignments or activities.

KNOW THE SYMPTOMS OF COVID-19

According to the CDC, symptoms of fever, cough, and/or shortness of breath appear within 14 days after being exposed to the disease.

For some people, the symptoms are similar to having a cold; for others, they are more severe or even life threatening.

MODEL BASIC HYGIENE AND HEALTHY LIFESTYLE PRACTICES

Practice daily good hygiene. Encourage your child to practice these simple steps to prevent spreading the virus.

Wash your hands multiple times a day for 20 seconds. Singing "Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star" or "Happy Birthday" twice is about 20 seconds.

Compliment your children when they use a Kleenex or sneeze or cough into the bend of their elbow. Teach them the importance of throwing away used tissues immediately after sneezing or coughing.

Sadly, handshakes and hugs need to be limited to immediate family members, at least for now.

Foster a sense of control. Offering guidance on what your child/children can do to prevent infection offers them a greater sense of control, which reduces anxiety.

Build the immune system. Encourage your child to eat a balanced diet, get enough sleep, and exercise regularly; this will help them develop a robust immune system to fight off illness.

BE AWARE OF YOUR CHILDREN'S MENTAL HEALTH

Most children will manage well with the support of parents and other family members, even if showing signs of some anxiety or concerns, such as difficulty sleeping or concentrating. Some children, however, may have risk factors for more intense reactions, including severe anxiety, depression, and suicidal behaviors. Risk factors can include a pre-existing mental health problem, prior traumatic experiences or abuse, family instability, or the loss of a loved one. Parents and caregivers should contact a professional if children exhibit significant changes in behavior or any of the following symptoms for more than 2 weeks.

Preschoolers -thumb sucking, bedwetting, clinging to parents, sleep disturbances, loss of appetite, fear of the dark, regression in behavior, and withdrawal.

Elementary school children -irritability, aggressiveness, clinginess, nightmares, school avoidance, poor concentration, and withdrawal from activities and friends.

Adolescents -sleeping and eating disturbances, agitation, increase in conflicts, physical complaints, delinquent behavior, and poor concentration.

ADDITIONAL RESOURCES
For more information related to schools and physical and mental health, visit www.nasponline.org and © 2020, National Association of School Psychologists, 4340 East Wes t Highway, Suite 402, Bethesda, MD 20814, 301-657-0270 www.nasn.org.
Adapted from, Talking to Children About COVID-19 (Coronavirus): A Parent Resource, National Association of School Psychologists and National Association of School Nurses, NASP, 2020.

Contributor: School Psychologist Kathy Sievering

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Like many school districts in the nation, our district has decided to implement a two week hiatus to prevent the spread of COVID-19. Fortunately, our students have the ability to work on their school devices from home to keep up with their mounting school work. Not only is keeping up with their academics important, but it is important to help students keep a healthy routine during this unusual time in our country. Although quarantine is the worst, best case scenario for stopping the virus, health officials recognize quarantine can cause anxiety, confusion, boredom, stress, lack of sleep, fear, and thoughts of suicide for those in isolation. So, if you are one of the school counselors experiencing a mandatory quarantine or possible future quarantine, what can you do to help students stay mentally healthy?

The American School Counselor Association has provided on how to plan for virtual school counseling opportunities during emergencies. Unfortunately, due to our normal busy lives, you may not have any of these procedures in place. However, you may decide to implement a few or many of these suggested guidelines in case you find yourself home for an extended COVID-19 break. Below, I have selected a few practical suggestions from ASCA and some additional sources that may be helpful to our your students.

Online Counseling Strategies During Emergencies

See Resource: 4. Provide information for emergency situations when the school counselor is not available. Here is a helpful post: 5. Consider providing video lessons for students to view on targeted subjects. Clueless where to start, check out this post from The Counseling Geek on
1. Consider updating your website and social media accounts daily with important information that is helpful for students including cancellations, deadlines, and important events.
Covid-19: School Cancellation and Trauma
2. Set up online counseling hours for students to reach out to you whether on an online platform or social media. Make sure you are following your school counseling protocol and informed consent.
3. Create helpful grade level activities for students that meet targeted counseling goals and benchmarks.
Some activities can include:

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Scholarships sources Free educational games and apps
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The # COVID19 outbreak is leaving many feeling anxious, angry, sad, or scared. If you need to talk to someone, text NAMI to 741741 or call the NAMI Helpline at 1-800-950-NAMI (6264).
If you find yourself at home to ride out the virus, here are some tips for you to stay active and engaged. Getting Started With YouTube.

1. Join a supportive online school counseling group.

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2. Take an online workshop, webinar, or training.

Check out ASCA University Specialist courses:

4. Don't forget to practice counselor self care!
Finally, check out these additional resources and please feel free to share helpful information with your fellow colleagues in the comments!

Additional Resources:
Talking to Kids About the Coronavirus
Care for Your Coronavirus Anxiety
List of Free Educational Resources for Students
SEL Resources for Parents, Educators, and School Communities Related to COVID-19
COVID-19 and Homelessness
16 Free Resources for Schools Closing Due to the Coronavirus
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The Coronavirus outbreak has put a stress on teachers and schools to close in order to keep communities safe. For special education teachers, providing at home learning materials can be very difficult. I want to help! I am offering the following for the month of March to ease the pressure and workload placed on teachers and to support students at home during this time period:
+ FREE hand washing life skills center (visuals and task analysis) + FREE visual recipe for Shamrock Mix + FREE Picture Comprehension: Spring + FREE Cut and Paste Worksheets: March + FREE Home visual Schedule + $5 Simple Comprehension: March + At Home Learning Bundle How can you tell parents about these resources?
These resources are print and go. You are welcome to email parents this resource for at home printing ( this is usually not allowed in my terms of use and I am giving a written exception for this case in case it is necessary.)

If you have planning time, print the resources for parents to complete at home and provide an email explaining how to support students while doing so.

What resource will give me week long learning?
Picture comprehension Spring will provide comprehension sheets for daily use of up to one months time.

Simple Comprehension ( March is available for $5 at this time) will give you 4 weeks work of lessons, stories, vocabulary, comprehension, and more. You can print the level appropriate for the student and send home with them.

What if I need more to fill the time out of school?
I recommend only sending print and go materials or loaning your prepped materials to parents. As always, over 70 free downloads in the Simply Free Library Many of these are task boxes that can become simple cut and paste worksheets if sending home.

Need more help? We are brainstorming ideas in my Simply Special Community of special ed teachers on Facebook, join the conversation here.

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NEW stories added!

These coronavirus social stories explain in a non-threatening way about the COVID-19 / coronavirus, how to prevent / washing hands, and the possibility of school closures.

1) About COVID-19

2) Stopping Germs

2) Washing Hands

3) School Closures

4) Distance Learning

5) Being Flexible with School Work at Home

6) When Loved Ones are Sick

7) Quarantined Family Members

8) I am Sick

9) Wearing a Mask

10) Mask Expectations (including classroom)

11) Mask Expectations (not needed in classroom)

12) Things I can do to Stop Germs

Stories are available with symbol support (and the first 3 also available without symbol support)

Great social story for special education, inclusion, and any students who might be feeling concerned and anxious about the COVID-19 virus.

Need home packets? Search #homepackets to find printable 2 week lesson packets on math, reading and writing.

*Due to the nature of this situation, this resource can be shared with parents digitally over email, or any means necessary to help students!

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FREE Coronavirus / COVID-19 Social Stories

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NEW stories added!These coronavirus social stories explain in a non-threatening way about the COVID-19 / coronavirus, how to prevent / washing hands, and the possibility of school closures.1) About COVID-192) Stopping Germs2) Washing Hands3) School Closures4) Distance Learning5) Being Flexible with ...

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First grade no prep home learning packet for 3 weeks of learning- $5

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This First Grade Home Learning Packet requires NO PREP and is filled with FUN and ENGAGING activities to keep your kids learning while at home! The pages in the packet selections from some of my BEST resources in my store!
This packet includes 3 weeks of home learning for Kindergarten students! Included in this packet: ** A letter home to parents with tips and extending learning ideas ***A 3-week layout of 5 pages of math, literacy and more! Included in this set: Week 1: Day 1
❒ Addition up to 20

❒ Place Value

❒ Adjectives

❒ Sight Word Practice

❒ Reading Comprehension
Week 1: Day 2
❒ Subtraction up to 20

❒ Fractions

❒ Nouns

❒ ai vowel teams

❒ Reading Comprehension
Week 1: Day 3
❒ Paperclip Measurement

❒ Counting Nickels

❒ Action Verbs

❒ Ch Digraphs

❒ Reading Comprehension
Week 1: Day 4
❒ Number Line Addition

❒ Place Value

❒ Writing Prompt

❒ Sight Word Practice

❒ Reading Comprehension
Week 1: Day 5
❒ Fact Families

❒ Time to the Half Hour

❒ Adjectives

❒ ea Vowel Teams

❒ Reading Comprehension
Week 2: Day 1
❒ Measurement

❒ Tally Marks

❒ Nouns Word Search

❒ Sight Word Practice

❒ Reading Comprehension
Week 2: Day 2
❒ Skip Counting

❒ Word Problems

❒ Verbs

❒ Ph Digraphs

❒ Reading Comprehension
Week 2: Day 3
❒ Number Bonds

❒ Fractions

❒ Complete Sentences

❒ Sight Word Practice

❒ Reading Comprehension
Week 2: Day 4
❒ Counting Dimes

❒ Telling Time

❒ Journal Prompts

❒ Sh Digraphs

❒ Reading Comprehension
Week 2: Day 5
❒ Addition

❒ Counting Backwards

❒ Adjectives

❒ Sight Word Practice

❒ Reading Comprehension
Week 3: Day 1
❒ Place Value

❒ Number Bonds

❒ Plural Nouns

❒ Ch Digraphs

❒ Reading Comprehension
Week 3: Day 2
❒ Fractions

❒ Addition

❒ Verbs

❒ Sight Word Practice

❒ Reading Comprehension
Week 3: Day 3
❒ Counting Money

❒ Bar Graphs

❒ ABC Order

❒ th Digraphs

❒ Reading Comprehension
Week 3: Day 4
❒ Skip Counting

❒ Balancing Equations

❒ Journal Prompts

❒ Sight Word Practice

❒ Reading Comprehension
Week 3: Day 5
❒ Place Value

❒ Measurement

❒ Sentences

❒ Wh Digraphs

❒ Reading Comprehension
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First Grade Home Learning Packet NO PREP

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This First Grade Home Learning Packet requires NO PREP and is filled with FUN and ENGAGING activities to keep your kids learning while at home! The pages in the packet selections from some of my BEST resources in my store! This packet includes 3 weeks of home learning for Kindergarten students!PRESC...

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Printable at-home activity packs for both math and reading based on i-ready (k-8th grade); Spanish version available

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While we hope that extended school closings are never necessary, contingency plans to support our students away from school are a wise investment. But how can we keep our students learning if we need to close our schools for an extended period of time? i-Ready® and Ready ® can play a valuable role in keeping the learning going, even when the classroom isn't available.
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Printable At-Home Activity Packs

Printable at-home activity packs are designed to provide students with valuable self-directed exercises and practice during extended absences from school. Each pack is designed to reinforce key concepts for a given grade.

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While we hope that extended school closings are never necessary, contingency plans to support our students away from school are a wise investment. But how can we keep our students learning if we need to close our schools for an extended period of time?

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Online learning reading resources

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Free video conferencing

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How to talk to your kids about Coronavirus

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How to Talk to Your Kids About Coronavirus | Parenting Tips & Advice

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With coronavirus being a concern for grown ups, kids might also be worrying. Here's how to talk about COVID-19 with your young children, plus ways to practice healthy habits all year round.

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WWW.MINDHEART.CO

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- Tips for talking about coronavirus
- Activities to keep kids busy at home

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Video and quiz about Coronavirus along with other resources

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coronaviruses; 2019-ncov; covid-19; sars-cov-2; viruses; outbreak; infections; illnesses; epidemic; epidemiology; pandemic; quarantine; wuhan; immune system; pneumonia; germs; vaccines; vaccinations; creative coding; corona virus; corona viruses; carona

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Learn all about the coronavirus that started making people sick in 2019.

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"During the closure dates of March 16th through April 3rd, the Campbell Union School District will be offering free meals, at participating sites.

The meals will be available for pick-up from 11:00am to 12:00pm, Monday through Friday, and will be free to all children aged 18 years and younger. Meals will not be consumed on site; they are to be eaten elsewhere.

We will offer a pre-packaged lunch and a pre-packaged breakfast for the following day.
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During the closure dates of March 16th through April 3rd, the Campbell Union School District will be offering free meals, at participating sites. The meals will be available for pick-up from 11:00am to 12:00pm, Monday through Friday, and will be free to all children aged 18 years and younger.

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Live stream event on 3/19 6:30-7:30. How to

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California Autism Professional Training And Information Network: Region X

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California Autism Professional Training And Information Network: Region X. 234 likes. CAPTAIN X (Region 10) is your local group of autism professionals composed of cadre members nominated by Special...

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Comcast and Spectrum offering free internet to eligible families

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Here’s how to get free internet while schools are closed

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A lot of parents are worried about what to do if they don’t have internet at home and libraries are closed, but their kids are still expected to do online

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Free virtual field trips

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Daily home schedule with suggested activities

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Filing Unemployment Insurance - "If you’re unable to work due to having or being exposed to COVID-19 (certified by a medical professional), you can file a Disability Insurance (DI) claim. DI provides short-term benefit payments to eligible workers who have a full or partial loss of wages due to a non-work-related illness, injury, or pregnancy. Benefit amounts are approximately 60-70 percent of wages (depending on income) and range from $50-$1,300 a week."

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The EDD provides a variety of support services to people who have lost their jobs, had their hours reduced, or had their businesses affected during economic downturns like the one created by the COVID-19 pandemic.

The federal unemployment benefit programs associated with the pandemic have ended. For more information, visit Federal Provisions for Unemployment. However, you may still be eligible for regular unemployment benefits or other support services from the EDD.

Benefits Available to You

You may be eligible for benefit payments through the following programs:

Apply for Benefits

The fastest way to apply for unemployment, disability, or Paid Family Leave is through Benefit Programs Online.

Additional Resources

Employment

Other Benefits and Services

Digital and Translated Materials

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The EDD provides a variety of support services to people who have lost their jobs, had their hours reduced, or had their businesses affected during economic downturns like the one created by the COVID-19 pandemic. The federal unemployment benefit programs associated with the pandemic have ended. For more information, visit Federal Provisions for Unemployment.

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Scholastic learn at home for preschool/k

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Raise a reader by getting the best book recommendations, reading tips, and discounts delivered straight to your inbox.

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We have plans in place to ensure students who rely on our schools for breakfast and lunch continue to receive that service. Our Nutrition Services department will be providing "grab and go" meal service at five school sites for families to pick up five days worth of breakfasts and lunches for each child under 18 years of age, or developmentally disabled adults. Children must be present to pick up a meal. This service will be open to all families in the district from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m on Mondays during the closure. Families can access meals from any of the locations listed below.

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Coronavirus Updates / Cold, Flu, and Coronavirus Updates

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The public health crisis created by the new coronavirus (COVID-19) is not something any of us could reasonably have expected to happen, and we're in uncharted waters as we work to prevent the spread of the illness.