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Community Service Announcement

Social Security Administration is available to take your calls regarding Supplemental Security Income (SSI) etc.

Social Security Adm for SSI – English

Social Securitty Adm for SSI – Spanish

 

A Community Service – St. Vincent DePaul Family Dining Room

https://www.stvincentdepaul.net/programs/dining-rooms/dining-room-locations/family-dining-room

 

City of Phoenix Relief Assistance

COVID-19 Relief Assistance from City of Phoenix – Rent, Water & More

 

Meals

NEW MEAL PICK-UP SCHEDULE BEGINNING WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 12th:

Below is our meal pick-up schedule for students enrolled in our schools.  The hours are 7:00 – 8:00 AM and 3:00-5:00 PM each Wednesday.

  • Bethune School located at 1310 S 15thAve. Phx 85007
  • Capitol School located at 330 N 16th Ave. Phx 85007
  • Dunbar School located at 707 West Grant. Phx 85007
  • Edison School located at 804 N 18th St. Phx 85006
  • Emerson School located at 915 E Palm Lane. Phx 85006
  • Garfield School located at 811 N 13th St. Phx 85006
  • Heard School located at 2310 West Thomas Rd. Phx 85015
  • Herrera School located at 1350 S 11th St. Phx 85034
  • Kenilworth School located at 1210 North 5th Ave. Phx 85003
  • Lowell School located at 1121 South 3rd Ave. Phx 85003
  • Magnet Traditional School located at 2602 North 23rd Ave. Phx 85009
  • Shaw Montessori School located at 123 North 13th St. Phx 85034
  • Whittier School located at 2000 N 16thSt. 85006

Thank you and stay safe and healthy!  Please practice social-distancing when picking up meals and wear a face covering!

 

8 Tips to Help Your Child Focus and Stay Engaged During Distance Learning

By Linda Carling, Ed.D.

Dr. Linda Carling is an Associate Research Scientist at the Johns Hopkins University School of Education Center for Technology in Education. She specializes in learning engagement and design and is a parent of a child with a disability.

As schools are faced with the challenge of providing learning opportunities for all students at a distance, parents are called on to be more involved than ever before, particularly for their younger learners and those with learning challenges and disabilities. Maintaining high levels of engagement can be challenging even for savvy adult learners.

How do we best help our kids make the most of these distance learning experiences?

The term “engagement” refers to the amount and quality of time students spend on distance learning activities. Distance learning activities can be in a synchronous (real-time) learning experience where students have some type of scheduled online interaction with a teacher or group, or asynchronous (not in real time) learning experience where students interact with online resources at their own pace.

Regardless of the mode of delivery, many students are asked to be engaged in a way that’s new to them. Teachers might hold live or video-recorded class lectures or activities, or perhaps parents are given digital learning resources to work through with their children. Without effective supports for children from teachers and parents in place at home, families can easily become disengaged and frustrated.

Here are eight tips to help your child maintain focus and stay engaged during this time of distance learning.

  1. Understand the expectation for distance learning. How much time should students spend online for learning purposes? There are screen time considerations for all students, and older students can handle longer amounts of time than younger students. Your child’s teacher or school should provide some guidance for what is reasonable. For young children, interaction and play is valuable for learning.
  2. Determine what type of activities work best for your child. Are their certain types of distance learning activities that your child prefers over others? For example, does your child work better with synchronous activities where they respond to a live instructor, or in person sitting one-on-one with you? What learning platforms seems to engage your child more than others? The answers to these questions can be valuable for you and your child’s teacher to help plan for learning experiences that work best for your child.
  3. Encourage movement. Kids need to move their bodies frequently throughout the day. Allow time for exercise before your child is expected to focus on a distance learning task. Some children are able to better focus on tasks when standing. Consider having your computer or tablet be on a raised surface so that your child can stand.
  4. Reduce distractions. Where possible, reduce distractions when your child is completing schoolwork. This includes noise as well as visual noise or clutter. A designated workspace that is comfortable for your child will be helpful.
  5. Adjust your schedule as needed. If your child is frustrated — or alternately, if your child is very engaged in learning — make a change in your schedule to allow for a break (and revisit at a later day or time) or to spend time delving deeper into the topic. Some learning activities will be easier to move through than others. Consider working with your child on those activities or subjects that are more difficult during the times of day when your child is most alert and engaged. Learning material that is easier for a child, and therefore moved through more quickly, can be completed at a different time (such as in the afternoon or even another day). It’s also helpful to share with your teacher what is working best for you and your child.
  6. Use a checklist for focus. For some children who really struggle with focusing, a basic visual checklist of tasks needed for a particular activity will be helpful. For example, if the child is asked to watch a lesson, read a prompt, and then provide a written response to the prompt, the checklist would have keywords for each of these required activities: watch, read, write. The child would check off each task with you as it is completed, and receive some positive praise or another reward when finished.
  7. Give your child (and yourself) a break. Your teacher does not want your child to be frustrated with or miserable about learning. In fact, teachers spend time trying to make lessons interesting, and to tailor instruction to provide the right level of challenge for their students. If something is too challenging, or your child has hit a frustration level, it’s okay to stop the activity and give them a break. It’s also okay to slow down the pace, which means giving your child time to think and process information. It also means participating in segments of learning one at a time rather than trying to tackle a whole lesson in one sitting. You can give yourself permission to pick that lesson back up another time or another day.
  8. Provide immediate positive feedback. Each time your child completes distance learning instruction, provide immediate and positive feedback! Something as simple as putting a check mark, star, or sticker on the work assignment can go a long way in helping to motivate your child. And don’t forget to celebrate yourself, as you are playing such an important role to help your child learn and grow.

Examples of rewards: praise; stickers; choose a movie; a treat such as ice cream, candy, or a popsicle; tablet time; choose a family activity; play with a special toy; free choice time; or an extra 15 minutes to play before bedtime

Teachers should plan for a variety of learning experiences, online and off, and be able to support parents by modifying or adapting activities to meet the needs of their students. Schooling from a distance is as new a territory for teachers as it is for parents. Getting feedback from parents about what is working and where they need additional support is essential.

With creative thinking and effort by teachers and families as partners, children will continue to build their knowledge and skills, but also build confidence and a love for learning.

 

Talking with Children & Teaching About Racism

https://www.essence.com/entertainment/childrens-books-racism/

https://globalnews.ca/news/7010645/parenting-teaching-kids-black-racism/

 

Arizona To Provide Nearly 600,000 Children With Pandemic School Meal Replacement Benefits

Read News Release from the Office of the Governor

 

Teaching & Learning at Home

PhxSchools.org/athome  – Please visit this page for all the information about learning through the rest of this school year.

 

Arizona Together

A message from Governor Ducey including hundreds of resources to support Arizonans.  Please Visit – ArizonaTogether.org.

 

Learning Enrichment Activities

Phoenix #1 Families, thank you for completing our survey so that we can better understand your needs. We know that you are looking for learning enrichment activities for your children. Please see the activities here for each grade level. Please note that these are not mandatory, and your child will not be graded on them. However, they are excellent activities for your child to continue learning at home and to provide structure in your child’s day. You can choose the activities you think are most appropriate for your child. If you have questions, please email CommunityRelations@PhxSchools.org.

April 7, 2020

Pre-K English
Pre-K Espanol

Kindergarten English 
Kindergarten Espanol

Grade 1 English 
Grado 1 Espanol

Grade 2 English
Grado 2 Espanol

Grade 3 English 
Grado 3 Espanol

Grade 4 English 
Grado 4 Espanol

Grade 5 English 
Grado 5 Espanol

Grade 6-8 English 
Grado 6-8 Espanol

 

March 31, 2020

Pre-K English
Pre-K Espanol 

Kindergarten English 
Kindergarten Espanol 

Grade 1 English 
Grado 1 Espanol 

Grade 2 English
Grado 2 Espanol 

Grade 3 English 
Grado 3 Espanol 

Grade 4 English 
Grado 4 Espanol 

Grade 5 English 
Grado 5 Espanol 

Grade 6-8 English 
Grado 6-8 Espanol 

 

March 24, 2020

Pre-Kindergarten English Enrichment Activities
Pre-Kindergarten Espanol Actividades de Aprendizaje

Kindergarten English Enrichment Activities
Kindergarten Espanol Actividades de Aprendizaje

1st Grade English Enrichment Activities
1st Grado Espanol Actividades de Aprendizaje

2nd Grade English Enrichment Activities
2nd Grado Espanol Actividades de Aprendizaje

3rd Grade English Enrichment Activities
3rd Grado Espanol Actividades de Aprendizaje

4th Grade English Enrichment Activities
4th Grado Espanol Actividades de Aprendizaje

5th Grade English Enrichment Activities
5th Grado Espanol Actividades de Aprendizaje

6-8th Grade English Enrichment Activities
6-8th Grado Espanol Actividades de Aprendizaje

 

 

 

Play, Social-Emotional & Family Resources

  • Arizona Department of Economic Security provides numerous resources for families:  https://des.az.gov/services/community-resources
  • Here are a few Play Activities from our Partners at Playworks:
    • Play at Home Webpage: A library of videos and other resources featuring games and activities you can play at home. Each game has limited use of equipment and meets the CDC requirements of social distancing. All available free on the Play at Home webpage. You can also follow all videos on social media using #PlayAtHome and #PlayworksAtHome.’
    • Play at Home Playbook: This game guide has a variety of games and activities you can do in their own home, with little to no equipment necessary.
    • Live Virtual Recess: A Playworks Coach leading a morning warm-up, a midday game, and an afternoon cooldown each day. Anyone can tune in to Facebook Live Monday- Friday at 9am, 11am and 1pm and play along. Watch what the experience will feel like.

 

Community Resources

 

Helpful COVID-19 Resources

Here is a resource to help you think about building structure into your child’s day while our schools are closed. Providing structure helps children feel emotionally safer. https://catlintucker.com/2020/03/diy-homeschooling/

Here is a resource for students in preschool through 3rd grade. You can register to create an account and work on social-emotional skills to cope during these challenging times.  https://www.heartmath.org/education/e-learning/heartsmarts-adventure/100k-coherent-kids-initiative/