DRAFT Issue #17- May 7, 2021

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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

Dear Sun Valley Community,

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Thank you,

John Rome

Sun Valley Community of Schools Administrator

Focus on the 2021-22 calendar

The LAUSD School Board approved the 2021-22 instructional calendar on Tuesday May 4th.

Instructional Corner

Dear Juno tells the story of a Korean grandmother and grandson who experience some difficulties communicating through letters.

Newsletter May

MOVING BEYOND SPECIAL

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.pdf

https://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

Safe Steps to Safe Schools

Click on link to get familiar with Daily Pass

https://dailypass.lausd.net/

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

Using RestorativePractices

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!

Profiles of Arleta, Pacoima, and Sun Valley Community Members

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

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Community of Schools Photo Highlights

Arminta EEC Distance Learning!

Scroll through to see Sun Valley COS photo highlights!

Calendar/Upcoming Events

Coming soon in January our next Town Hall~

Sun Valley COS TH.pdf

Parent Workshops:

(click on the images for details)

LCAP Study Group- English

LCAP Study Group- Spanish

Family Financial Literacy Event

FFLE_Revised_november_LAUSD_20-21.pdf

Family Financial Literacy Spanish

FFLE_Updated_Nov-Spanish_Flyer.pdf

Parent Workshop LDNE

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1TtbLlWSDzQHEYsDK-NqUBzP0VmSjTuY6/view?usp=sharing

Taller para Padres LDNE

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ohETJb5nzbfxoukKxRaO1-z4yxFu-2EA/view?usp=sharing

Share and Care Spanish Flyer

Resources and Links

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?

Schedule Your COVID Test Appointment

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).pdf

Mental Health Support for Little Ones

LAUSD is here to help you!

LAUSD Mental Health Hotline

Grab & Go Meal Centers

National Suicide Prevention Month 2020 | Hope, Resilience & Recovery

National Human Rights Month

College and Career Ready Resources

EDGE: CAREER TRAINING AND COLLEGE RESOURCE FAIR

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1GnTRj5qLx2FC8m4PzZ4WXs4QTysMNNaX/view?usp=sharing

EDGE FLYER.pdf

LOS ANGELES COLLEGE PROMISE (LACP)

Enroll in college for free!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1xgzMbmuUnwh1Xe0lRWPbZgLmiznSmzoA/view?usp=sharing

¡Inscríbete gratis en la universidad!

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EtmadGH85PAF53jZg1bAFDrW4W1oAUFR/view?usp=sharing

LACP Brochure Eng.pdf

LACP Brochure Span.pdf

"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