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, October 24th (UPDATED Student Schedule)

Red Ribbon Week - October 23rd through October 31st

On Campus Learning Day - WEAR YOUR COSTUME! Wednesday, October 26th (9:15 - 11:45) Smore Link

Music Class - Friday, October 28th (Class Links & Schedule)

Asynchronous Learning Day - Friday, October 28th (No Live Lessons)

Spirit Day! (Costume Day) - Monday, October 31st

Veteran's Day (No School) - Friday, November 11th

Asynchronous Learning Day - Friday, November 18th (No Live Lessons)

Thanksgiving Break (No School) - Monday, November 21st through Friday, November 25th

Asynchronous Learning Day - Friday, December 16th (No Live Lessons)

Shortened Day (Live Lessons Shortened) - Thursday, December 22nd

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

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

This Wednesday, October 26th, come to our On Campus Learning day in your Halloween Costume! We will engage in our learning opportunities while all dressed up in preparation for some Halloween fun. If you don't have a costume, or prefer not to wear one, that's okay too!

We look forward to seeing you all this week!

Common Sense Education is a great resource for educators and families that provides information around digital citizenship, online safety, and items to be aware of to keep your students safe online. Please explore the shared resources listed below.

• The Best Free Apps and Websites for Learning
• Be a Role Model: 4 Ways to Balance Screen Time Around Children
• Digital Citizenship Week
• News Literacy Lesson to Help Students Understand Election Media
• Moshi Kids: Sleep and Meditation
• YouTube Kid's Channels that Promote STEM
• Do You Need Help Paying for Internet?

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.

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)

Here are a few updates regarding Open Enrollment for 2023-24:

• Open Enrollment Dates for the 2023-24 school year are now posted on our website. All current PUSD families will receive a hard copy of the Open Enrollment calendar in the mail in mid-October, and we will send extras to your school sites in October.
• Sibling and Program Priority Registration applications go live online Oct. 24, 2022, 9AM - Nov. 14, 2022, 4PM. Please schedule and send reminders to your current families who may have incoming siblings next year.
• School Registrars and Data Clerks- Save the Date! October 18, 10-11AM Training-- You should have received an invitation from Annie regarding training on any anticipated changes to Open Enrollment this year, including the application system.

Please feel free to call our office with any questions, (626)396-3639.

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

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