Independently Weekly
Week 20
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Independent Weekly - Week 23
January 30th - February 3rd
Hello CIS Elementary Families and Community! This is Ms. Cano, the TK-5 program specialist, with some helpful information and updates.
Upcoming Important Reminders
Minimum Mondays - Monday, January 30th (Student Schedule)
On Campus Learning Day - Wednesday, February 1st (9:15 - 11:45) Smore Link
Art Classes - Wednesday, February 1st (Art Flyer)
Asynchronous Learning Day (No Live Lessons) - Friday, February 3rd
Music Class - Friday, February 3rd (Music Flyer)
ELAC Parent Meeting - Tuesday, February 14th 9:00am (Flyer)
Teacher Newsletters & Updates
CIS Elementary Pictures
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.
Contact Information for CIS Elementary
Principal - Mr. Larry Torres
626-396-5800 Ext. 78099
Office Manager - Mrs. Irma Gutierrez
626-396-5800 Ext. 78001
Registrar - Ms. Elena Avaness
626-396-5800 Ext. 78007
TK-5 Program Specialist - Harmony Cano
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)
Art Supplies, Music Instruments, Textbook & Chromebook Distribution
Ms. Elena Avaness
626-396-5800 Ext. 78007
Curbside Tech Support
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)