Distance Learning Parent Newsletter In Novato Unified School District

Novato CA

07 January, 2021

1:35 AM

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Press release from the Novato Unified School District: January 5, 2021 DEAR PARENTS, The 15th Edition of the Distance Learning Parent Newsletter brings us to the 2020 holiday break. We hope you and your family are well. This edition of the newsletter provides more resources for parents, and serves to remind us of the importance of student participation in online activities with your child's teacher. If you feel you need support to access and maintain communication with your child's teacher, please contact your school as soon as possible. Stay in Touch with Your Child's Teacher Six recommendations for maintaining effective, two-way relationships between parents and teachers make a big difference in your child's learning. Staying in touch: Maintaining parent-teacher relationships from a distance Parent-Teacher Conferences Children do better in school when parents are involved. Parent-teacher conference is a great opportunity to discuss your child's progress, share your child's strengths and needs, and work with the teacher to help your child do well in school. https://kidshealth.org/en/pare... All about Young Children Families can find out about what skills help children learn, how they learn language, how they learn about feelings and relationships, how they learn about numbers, and how they become skillful at moving their bodies. https://allaboutyoungchildren.... Informational Resources Included Every Week School Lunch Information: CA Meals for Kids Parents can still pick up school lunches during COVID-19 related school closures. Use the "CA Meals for Kids" mobile app to find meals or you can contact your school district directly for more information. Some districts now offer home delivery for school lunches. Parents should contact their child's school to see if the school has opted into this optional program. CDE News Release: CA Meals for Kids App Update at https://www.cde.ca.gov/497627 Getting Internet Access If you do not have access to the internet at home, there are several companies offering service to families. Contact the companies listed on the link below on the CDE web page to discuss available plans. Getting Internet Access: Available Plans at https://www.cde.ca.gov/498321 Home Learning Resources Below are free recommended resources that you can use with your children at home or they can use on their own. Supporting Young English Learners at Home Family and Caregiver Activities Nine activity sheets, available in both English and Spanish, are designed to provide simple, fun activities families and caregivers can use with children at home to strengthen language development in either the home language or English. https://ies.ed.gov/ncee/edlabs... Essentials for Parenting Toddlers and Preschoolers There are many things you can do to help build a safe, stable, and nurturing relationship with your child. This website will help you handle some common parenting challenges, so you can be a more confident parent and enjoy helping your child grow. https://www.cdc.gov/parents/es... Opening Doors/Abriendo Puertas (Early Edge California) Tools and activities for parents and families to open doors to education for preschoolers. Provided in English and Spanish for ease of use. https://ap-od.org/ This press release was produced by the Novato Unified School District. The views expressed here are the author's own.