Family and Community Engagement

PUSD Family Resource Center is a place, both physically and virtually, where you can get information on educating and supporting your child. We are a place where you can get ideas about how to work with your child's teacher, volunteer in the classroom, and support your child's learning at home. The Family Resource Center empowers families and cares for students by offering connections to resources & resource partners.

Please help us share the information below with families and the community.

African American Parent Council Virtual Meeting: Tuesday, October 4, 6:00 p.m. For details please see meeting FLYER and click HERE to join the meeting.

PTA Council Virtual Meeting: Monday, October 10, 6:30 p.m. For more information, please visit ptacouncilpusd.org

LCAP Parent Advisory Committee Virtual Meeting: Wednesday, October 12, 6:00 p.m. Click HERE to join the meeting. For agenda posting, please visit the LCAP PAC Website.

How to Have a Great Parent-Teacher Conference, presented by Pasadena Education Network, Wednesday, October 5, 6:30 p.m. Join the workshop to be ready for the Parent Conference Day (Elementary and Middle schools) on October 14! With Spanish translation. Click HERE to join the workshop and for more information, please see FLYER/VOLANTE

Emotional Intelligence, presented by Young & Healthy, Thursday, October 13, 10:00 a.m. Emotional intelligence includes the ability to manage your own well-being. This conversation will explore ways to improve your own as well as your child’s emotional intelligence, including compassion and empathy, so that all can thrive. With Spanish translation. Click HERE to join the workshop and for additional information, please see FLYER/VOLANTE

How Parents Like You Make a Difference at Schools, presented by PEN, Wednesday, October 19, 6:30 p.m. For additional info, please see FLYER/VOLANTE Con traducción en español.

Nurturing Social-Emotional Growth to support Academic Achievement, presented by Young & Healthy, Thursday, October 20, 6:30 p.m. For additional information, please see FLYER/VOLANTE Con traducción en español.

"Problem Solving Guide" provides information about who to contact first regarding topics for student support. Click HERE to access guide.

Student Tech Bytes: September 27, 2022 -Tech support and information for students and

families, click https://www.smore.com/r50fb

PUSD Office of Enrollment, Permits and Student Records: 2023-2024 Open Enrollment dates are here! To view the calendar, please see the Open Enrollment Calendar or el calendario de inscripción en español

Tour PUSD Schools: Discover your child's path to greatness! From academics to life skills, see for yourself how PUSD equips your child to thrive. Sign up to tour today! www.pusd.us/tours

The student social-emotional survey will be administered this fall between September 19 and October 7, 2022, to students in grades 3 through 12. It will take approximately 15 minutes of class time to administer. Students will need their student ID number and an internet-compatible device to participate. PUSD is utilizing Panorama, a research-based survey tool to help the district measure and improve condition of learning for students and adults.

The survey will provide teachers with student level data on social-emotional measures to support individualized support plans. See samples of the survey: Elementary Survey and Secondary Survey

PUSD College and Career Pathways: PUSD sponsored FREE PSAT/SAT/AP test Prep. For info, please see FLYER.

PUSD high schools are now gearing up for PSAT tests which will be administered on an “opt-in” basis for all 10th and 11th grade students on October 12, 2022. PUSD will fund any 10th or 11th grader who wishes to opt in for the test. Some reasons for opting in:

• The PSAT will familiarize your student with the test questions and format of the SAT.
• It’s like a dress rehearsal for test day.
• Your student's results can guide future test prep by highlighting strengths and weaknesses.
• Colleges will NOT see your student's scores.
• Your student's PSAT score might qualify him/her for a National Merit Scholarship.
• If your student chooses to share limited personal information, colleges might try to recruit him/her and your student will learn about schools and scholarships he/she never considered.

Pasadena Unified College Fair, October 26, 4-7 p.m., Pasadena Convention Center. For more info, see FLYER

College Access Plan's high school programs are free for all PUSD students in grades 9-12, click HERE to learn more and access services.

The Parent Portal helps parents stay involved in their student's academic life and allows for better communication between parents and teachers. Parent Portal has up to date information on grades, assignments, attendance and more. It's easy to sign up for an account. https://www.pusd.us/parentportal o Parent Portal (Español) Parent Portal accounts require password resets every 12 months. If you reset your password more than a year ago, you will need to reset your password the next time you log in. Please view the document for Resetting Parent/Student Passwords for help. Additional helpful resources can be found at Aeries Parent Portal Resource Page

PAPER Tutoring is a free and unlimited tutoring service available to PUSD students in grades 3rd - 12th. Help is available in multiple ways;

● 24/7 on-demand, unlimited academic support

● One-on-one tutoring sessions in over 200 academic subjects.

● Essay reviews and feedback by Paper tutors

● Help is available in English, Spanish, Mandarin and French

● After-hours homework help

● Assistance in class, during the school day

Please ask your child's teacher how you may access Paper Tutoring.

Pasadena LEARNs Expanded Learning Program provides academic support and enrichment opportunities for English Language Learners, Foster/homeless Youth and students who qualify for free/reduced price meals. For more information and how to apply, please click HERE.

PUSD Health Programs:

• For COVID-19 vaccine, testing and safety plan updates, please visit https://www.pusd.us/Page/9473

• For information regarding PUSD Substance Abuse and Prevention Program, please contact the school nurse at your student’s school, or the PUSD Substance Abuse Intervention Specialist at (626) 396-5620 ext 86126, or healthprograms@pusd.us

PUSD Adult School Fall 2022 catalog is here! Program areas are -

• High school diploma and GED

• ESL classes

• Technology programs

• Apprenticeships and professional certifications

• Parent engagement

• Return to the workforce

• Adults with disabilities

For more information, please see the Fall 2022 Adult Education Course Catalog or contact them at adulted@pusd.us 626-396-5640 ext. 20001

Young & Healthy’s, Mobile Dental Clinic, October 13-21, at Blair High School, registration is a must prior to the clinic start date. Currently registering, and space is filling fast. For more information, please see FLYER/VOLANTE.

PCC Black Family Reunion, Saturday, October 1, 2-7 p.m., on the PCC Campus. ADMISSION IS FREE. Whether your old school or new school, Pasadena City College wants to be your school! Take your family and friends because there will be something for everyone: Games for kids (and adult kids, too), the best in local food from BBQ to Jamaican Jerk, and entertainment! Soulful Gospel, Hip Hop & R&B music will be showcased throughout the event. Rap legend and star of the ALLBLK Network’s original show, Partners in Rhyme, MC LYTE will be performing! For the new school, DJ Millie, Quin, and three-time Grammy-nominated singer-songwriter, 6lack, will be taking the stage. PCC will also be showcasing all its Black Student success programs and resources for everyone from middle-school students to mid-career adult. There really is something for everybody! Learn more about Pasadena City College’s Black Family Reunion and Register for your free tickets at pasadena.edu/blackfamilyreunion

Sign up for the Pasadena Education Network’s (PEN) Choosing an Elementary program, which will take place this Wednesday evening, Sept. 28. Local parent and Assistant Professor of Education Jennifer Miyake-Trapp explains how your own family’s values along with insights from school visits and currently enrolled parents can contribute to a thoughtful, well-informed decision. This virtual program will be followed by an in-person Parent meet-and-greet on Sunday, October 2, 4:00 p.m.

ChapCare, a local non-profit Community Health Center, offers an array of primary and specialty care services. ChapCare also has health insurance enrollment subject matter experts available to assist qualifying families enroll into Medi-Cal, Covered California and My Health LA. All of ChapCare’s health insurance experts are certified and are bilingual (Spanish). For greater convenience, these enrollment appointments can be conducted in-person or over the phone. Often times parents are unaware that their children are eligible for Medi-Cal insurance, and that their participation is not a threat to their immigration application status. If you would like more information about ChapCare and their enrollment services, please call 626-486-9729.

Pasadena Tournament of Roses' third annual Día de los Muertos Art Competition: To enter, students must be between the ages of 4 and 18. Masterpieces can take any shape or form, as long as it celebrates, reflects and honors the traditions of Día de los Muertos. For details, please click HERE

Resources for PUSD Students and Families (English & Spanish), click HERE

The Pasadena Emotional Health and Well-Being Resource Guide contains Pasadena-based and surrounding area resources to provide quick access information for mental health and

emergency services. To access resources, please click HERE.

September is Suicide Prevention Awareness Month and it is a time to raise awareness about this stigmatized topic. Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone, at any age. They’re often a result of an untreated mental health condition. Suicidal thoughts can be common but must be taken seriously. Crisis Resources:

• If you or someone you know is experiencing a mental health crisis, contact the National Suicide Prevention Hotline: Call or text: 988 or call (800) 273-8255 (TALK)

• If you are uncomfortable talking on the phone, you can chat the Suicide & Crisis Lifeline at 988lifeline.org.

• For additional mental health resources, see LA County FLYER

VOLUNTEER PROGRAM

PUSD's Volunteer Program is currently under Covid-19 protocols.

Although masks are not required, but still strongly recommended in many cases.

In order to keep our students and staff healthy and limit the risk of exposure to COVID-19 among all individuals on campus, visitors and volunteers are required to do the following:

• Be fully vaccinated or have a negative COVID-19 test result within the past 48 hours

• Conduct a symptom screening to ensure the individual is not experiencing any COVID-19-like symptoms

• Wear a mask indoors at all times and it is strongly recommended to wear a mask outdoors

For up-to-date information regarding volunteer processing protocols, please contact:

familycenter@pusd.us, Ext. 88191

Rosa Mendoza, mendoza.rosa@pusd.us, Ext. 88198

Rosie Banuelos, banuelosaparicio.ros@pusd.us, Ext. 88193

Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Address: 351 S. Hudson Avenue, Room 121, Pasadena, California 91109

Contact Info: (626) 396-3600 Ext. 88191 and familycenter@pusd.us

For additional information and support please contact Suzanne Berberian, berberian.suzanne@pusd.us (626) 396-3600 Ext. 88195, or Nancy Laguna Molina, lagunamolina.nancy@pusd.us, or Ext. 88196