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Hello CIS Elementary Families and Community! This is Ms. Cano, the TK-5 program specialist, with some helpful information and updates.

Art classes are off to a great start! If you weren't able to join, don't worry, you can attend any week that you are available. If you haven't done so already, please come by our campus to pick up your art supplies. You can find more information HERE.

Upcoming Important Reminders

Minimum Mondays - Monday, December 19th (Student Schedule)

On Campus Learning Day - Wednesday, December 21st (9:15 - 11:45) Smore Link

Art Classes - Wednesday, December 21st (Art Flyer)

Shortened Day (1:1 Meetings Only) - Thursday, December 22nd

NO Music Class - Friday, December 23rd (Music Flyer)

Winter Break (No School) - Friday, December 23rd through Friday, January 6th

First Day of 2nd Semester - Monday, January 9th

ELAC Parent Meeting - Tuesday, January 17th 9:00am (Flyer)

Have a wonderful Winter Break! We look forward to seeing everyone in 2023.

Please share pictures of your students engaging in learning at home. Our hope to be able to put together a yearbook for our students, and we would love to include pictures of our students engaging in their learning both on campus and remotely.

Thank you for sharing your learning experiences with us! You can submit your photos through the Google Form linked below.

Principal - Mr. Larry Torres

torres.lawrence@pusd.us

626-396-5800 Ext. 78099

Office Manager - Mrs. Irma Gutierrez

gutierrez.irma@pusd.us

626-396-5800 Ext. 78001

Registrar - Ms. Elena Avaness

avaness.elena@pusd.us

626-396-5800 Ext. 78007

TK-5 Program Specialist - Harmony Cano

cano.harmony@pusd.us

626-396-5800 Ext. 78010

Course Access

All coursework is available through Canvas, along with your links to the daily live sessions. If you are experiencing any issues accessing your student's courses, please reach out to your student's teacher.

TK/K/1st: Mrs. Bergman (bergman.kathleen@pusd.us) Ext. 78211
2nd/3rd: Ms. Wiggins (wiggins.katherine@pusd.us) Ext. 78214

4th/5th: Ms. Gonzalez (gonzalez.jackeline@pusd.us) Ext. 78213

Music Class: Mr. Rockenbach (rockenbach.dylan@pusd.us)

Mild/Moderate SDC TK-5: Ms. Bingley (bingley.teresa@pusd.us) Ext. 78041

Moderate/Severe SDC TK-5: Ms. Commons (commons.lourdes@pusd.us) Ext. 78024

Parent Resources

Please be sure to sign up for our parent accounts available to you. Signing up for these accounts will help you stay informed and up to date with what is going on at school.

• Aeries Parent Portal - access to attendance, grades, and student information that you can update.
• Canvas Parent Portal - gives you access to course content, assignments, and student progress.
• Class Dojo - allows for real time communication and a platform for families and students to engage with their teacher. (Get your join code from your teacher)

If you have not come by to pick up your student's textbooks or Chromebook, please reach out to Ms. Avaness to make an appointment to come by. We are open daily between 8:30am - 4:00pm.

Ms. Elena Avaness

avaness.elena@pusd.us

626-396-5800 Ext. 78007

As of October 10th, Curbside Tech Support at Franklin is now open two days per week.

Mondays: 8:00 - 3:30

Thursdays: 9:30 - 5:00

Franklin Elementary

527 Ventura St.

Altadena, CA 91001

Tech Support Telephone: 626-396-3699

Tech Support Email: helpdesk@pusd.us

Ticket System URL: gopusd.com/helpdesk (must be accessed while logged in to a PUSD student account)