DRAFT Issue #17- May 7, 2021
DRAFT Issue #17- May 7, 2021
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In This Issue:
In This Issue:
- A Message from Our Community of Schools Administrator
- Digital Citizenship Spotlight-Safe Passwords
- Instruction and Technology Corner
- Moving Beyond Special
- Exploring Parent Portal
- Home Learning Environment
- Community Building with Restorative Practices
- Our Life in the Sunshine
- COS Photo Highlights
- Calendar/Upcoming Events
- Resources and Links
- Contact Us
A Message from Mr. Rome
A Message from Mr. Rome
Dear Sun Valley Community,
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Thank you,
John Rome
Sun Valley Community of Schools Administrator
Focus on the 2021-22 calendar
Focus on the 2021-22 calendar
The LAUSD School Board approved the 2021-22 instructional calendar on Tuesday May 4th.
Instructional Corner
Instructional Corner
MOVING BEYOND SPECIAL
MOVING BEYOND SPECIAL
Parents guide in the sunshine
Parents guide in the sunshine
MEND CARES-volante en español
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1r753a_5bV6PdF9nFAA0dMAeIMIp-rgHk/view?usp=sharing
MEND CARES Service Flyer Span.pdfhttps://youtu.be/N3NQ1v0NOfs link to screen shot
Parents, use this flyer to...
MEND CARES- English Flyer
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1m9cYSd6BKqv-s4qpdGFidErJIQXESdyp/view?usp=sharing
MEND CARES Service Flyer Eng.pdf
Our Place in the sun
Our Place in the sun
Safe Steps to Safe Schools
Safe Steps to Safe Schools
Click on link to get familiar with Daily Pass
Before arriving to school, families need to make sure their child is feeling well. Families can use the Daily Pass to answer health screening questions which can be accessed at https://dailypass.lausd.net
The Daily Pass is available to all Los Angeles Unified employees, students, parents and visitors. It can be accessed using a computer, tablet or any mobile device. The Daily Pass allows you to schedule your COVID-19 test and get your test results.
The Daily Pass provides a daily health check and generates a unique QR code for each student and staff member for each day and school location.
Daily Pass: Students 13 and older obtain a Daily Pass using their MyMail account. Parents of students 12 and younger will need to access the Daily Pass for their child using their Parent Portal login.
Building Community
Building Community
Using RestorativePractices
Using RestorativePractices
7 Steps For Apologizing To Your Child
7 Steps For Apologizing To Your Child
As parents, we are not immune from making mistakes when dealing with our children. How we respond is important to our children's development. Here are some tips to follow when apologizing to your child(ren).
Own your feelings and take responsibility for them.
It’s okay to be frustrated and it’s okay to be upset sometimes – we tell our kids this all the time. Just remember that how we respond to those feelings isn’t always okay. It’s not okay to yell or slam doors.
Connect the feeling to the action.
Explain in your apology why you felt the way you did. What happened that caused you to react that way? Just don’t use this as a chance to place blame (“I’m sorry I yelled, but I wouldn’t have hurt my foot if you had picked up your cars.”)
Apologize for the action.
Point out which action of yours was inappropriate and explain why. Your kids will learn that they can’t act that way, either.
Recognize your child's feelings.
Show them that you understand they were hurt or scared. If your action was sparked by something your kids did or didn’t do, make sure they understand that your affection is not based on them meeting your expectations.
Share how you plan to avoid this situation in the future.
This is a great opportunity to teach your child how to learn from our mistakes and improve ourselves. Be specific in what you aim to do to keep from blaming others or yelling, for example.
Ask for forgiveness.
This can be as simple as “can you forgive me?”
Focus on amends and solutions.
Offer to discuss and work out solutions to the issue with your child.
Put these steps together, and you have an apology that would go something like this:
I felt frustrated when you weren’t ready for school on time, but it was not okay for me to let out my anger by yelling at you. I’m so sorry I yelled. I’m sure that was scary and hurtful for you. I need to work harder to use my calm voice, so I put sticky notes around the house to remind me. Can you forgive me? I’d like to talk about how we can fix this problem and move forward.
From positiveparentingsolutions.com
Our Life in the Sunshine!
Our Life in the Sunshine!
Profiles of Arleta, Pacoima, and Sun Valley Community Members
Meet Camille Calloway, Psychiatric Social Worker at V.O.C.E.S
Meet Camille Calloway, Psychiatric Social Worker at V.O.C.E.S
Ms. Calloway began working for Sun Valley High School in Fall 2017. When Sun Valley High was closed after spring 2020 , it gave rise to Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies in the fall of 2020. She has been honored to serve the V.O.C.E.S. community ever since.
Ms. Calloway says that there is nothing more rewarding than working with the students within the V.O.C.E.S. community. Being part of reducing the stigma of mental health and helping so many families get access to addressing their trauma has made her so proud to work within this community.
A fun fact about Camille is she is currently pregnant with her first child.
Meet David Newhall - Crisis Counselor
Meet David Newhall - Crisis Counselor
Meet ______, student at ______!
Meet ______, student at ______!
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Meet ______, parent of student at ______!
Meet ______, parent of student at ______!
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Community of Schools Photo Highlights
Community of Schools Photo Highlights
Arminta EEC Distance Learning!
Scroll through to see Sun Valley COS photo highlights!
Calendar/Upcoming Events
Calendar/Upcoming Events
Coming soon in January our next Town Hall~
Sun Valley COS TH.pdfParent Workshops:
Parent Workshops:
(click on the images for details)
(click on the images for details)
LCAP Study Group- English
LCAP Study Group- Spanish
Family Financial Literacy Event
FFLE_Revised_november_LAUSD_20-21.pdfFamily Financial Literacy Spanish
FFLE_Updated_Nov-Spanish_Flyer.pdf
Taller para Padres LDNE
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ohETJb5nzbfxoukKxRaO1-z4yxFu-2EA/view?usp=sharing
Resources and Links
Resources and Links
COVID Testing for Students and Families
COVID Testing for Students and Families
The testing is free, easy and convenient. We have a testing center at Pacoima Middle School.
Testing helps combat the coronavirus by allowing infected people to seek treatment early and take necessary steps to avoid spreading it. Let's do our part!
COVID testing prepares our schools and our community for the return to campus once public health conditions allow.
Have you and your child been tested? Make an appointment today?
Testing Flyer in English
Testing Flyer in Spanish
Free Online Tutoring, Books, and More During Distance Learning!
Financial Aid season is here for graduating seniors. Click on the Icon to go to the FAFSA webpage. Apply Early!!
Click the picture for some cooking ideas for students during the Holiday break.
TRiEE_Consultation_Line_Flyer_Final_-_11_23 (1).pdfMental Health Support for Little Ones
LAUSD is here to help you!
LAUSD is here to help you!
LAUSD Mental Health Hotline
Grab & Go Meal Centers
College and Career Ready Resources
EDGE: CAREER TRAINING AND COLLEGE RESOURCE FAIR
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GnTRj5qLx2FC8m4PzZ4WXs4QTysMNNaX/view?usp=sharing
EDGE FLYER.pdfLOS ANGELES COLLEGE PROMISE (LACP)
Enroll in college for free!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xgzMbmuUnwh1Xe0lRWPbZgLmiznSmzoA/view?usp=sharing
¡InscrĂbete gratis en la universidad!
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EtmadGH85PAF53jZg1bAFDrW4W1oAUFR/view?usp=sharing
LACP Brochure Eng.pdfLACP Brochure Span.pdf
"Unexceptional moms" Podcast
"Unexceptional moms" Podcast
The Unexceptional Moms Podcast is a resource where the hosts invite listeners to a place where they "offer hope and encouragement for special needs parents". They invite listeners to join them as they "navigate the joys and challenges of raising children with disabilities". Consider taking some time to listen and to learn what others have to share about their experiences with raising children with disabilities.
Find it on Stitcher, Apple Podcasts, or Spotify
A Sunny SOundtrack
A Sunny SOundtrack
Just for fun click on the sun...
Just for fun click on the sun...
Our Sun Valley COS Schools
Our Sun Valley COS Schools
Click on the image to go to the school website.
Sun Valley Complex
Sun Valley Complex
Coughlin Elementary
Fernangeles Elementary
Vinedale College Prep Academy (K-8 Span)
Maclay Middle School
Sun Valley Magnet (6-12 Span)
Valley Oaks Center for Enriched Studies (6-12 Span)
Polytechnic Complex
Polytechnic Complex
Arminta Early Ed Center
Arminta Elementary
Glenwood Elementary
Korenstien Elementary
Roscoe Elementary
Saticoy Elementary
Strathern Elementary
Byrd Middle School
Lewis High School
Polytechnic High School
Lowman Spec. Ed. Center and CTC
Arleta Complex
Arleta Complex
Beachy Elementary
CanterburyElementary
Sharp Elementary
Vena Elementary
Pacoima Middle School
Arleta High School
Our community of schools staff
Our community of schools staff
Seth AveryLead Director
Jessica Barrios, Parent Education Support Assistant (PESA)
Denise Dacles, Least Restrictive Environment Specialist
Maria (Rosy) Felix, Parent and Community Engagement (PACE) Coach
Charles Ford, Restorative Practices Advisor
Shawn Hadcock, Special Education Program Specialist
Eidy Hemmati Instructional Specialist
Irene Hyland, Lead Operations Coordinator
Stephen Mereu, Least Restrictive Environment Specialist
John Rome, Community of Schools Administrator
Contact us
Contact us
John Rome- Community of Schools Administrator
Seth Avery- Lead Director
Our office is located at 8501 Arleta Avenue, Sun Valley CA 91352 on the campus of Byrd Middle School (at the Local District Northeast office.)
You can contact us by calling the Local District Northeast switchboard at (818) 252-5400.
You can email us at SunValleyCOS@lausd.net
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