COVID-19 Student and Family Digital Resource Center

Superintendent's Communications

Messages From Superintendent Matt Hill

Below you will find links to the communications that have been sent out by the Superintendent's Office. Please click on the date/language that you would like to review.

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 1-14-22 SPANISH  ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 1-9-22         SPANISH   ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 1-8-22 (Considerations for Testing Mandate)

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 1-7-22 (Video Message)

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 12-16-21   SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 10-12-21 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 9-8-21   SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 8-11-21   SPANISH ARMENIAN (FAQs About Safe Reopening of Schools, Part 2)

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 8-4-21   SPANISH ARMENIAN (FAQs About Safe Reopening of Schools, Part 1)

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 8-4-21   SPANISH ARMENIAN (Independent Study)

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 5-6-21 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 4-8-21 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 3-19-21 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 3-9-21 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 2-25-21 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 2-10-21 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 1-15-21 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 11-23-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 8-31-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 8-13-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 8-6-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 7-30-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 7-23-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 7-16-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 7-13-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 7-9-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 7-2-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 6-25-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 6-18-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 6-11-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 6-4-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 5-28-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 5-21-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 5-14-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 5-7-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 4-30-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 4-23-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 4-16-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 4-9-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 4-3-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 4-2-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 3-31-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 3-26-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 3-24-20

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 3-20-20

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 3-18-20    SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 3-16-20    SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 3-13-20    SPANISH   ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 3-12-20 PM SPANISH

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 3-12-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 3-11-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 3-10-20 SPANISH ARMENIAN

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 3-4-20

SUPERINTENDENT'S UPDATE 2-27-20

SUPERINTENDENT'S WELLNESS UPDATE

Technology Training Tips and Problem-Solving

College Criteria & Admissions Updates

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

Explaining COVID 19 to Children

Elementary Second Step Support for Home

Mind Yeti - Meditation for Elementary Aged Children

List of Community Resources

Stress and Depression Information LA

Psychological Impact and Stages during COVID - PDF

Students After Suicide Support

HOTLINES AND RESOURCES

Online resources for mental health and stress manaagement.

https://www.cde.ca.gov/ls/cg/mh/studentcrisishelp.asp

https://discoverymood.com/

https://namica.org/coronavirus-tips/

https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/prepare/managing-stress-anxiety.html

https://www.cdc.gov/violenceprevention/suicide/copingwith-stresstips.html

https://psychcentral.com/blog/stress-management-tips-for-students/

https://www.verywellmind.com/top-school-stress-relievers-for-students-3145179

https://www.accreditedschoolsonline.org/reso

urces/student-stress/

https://www.activeminds.org/blog/coping-and-staying-emotionally-well-during-covid-19-related-school-closures/

211 resource for LA County
LGBTQ Support

BUSD strongly supports our LGBTQ students. Below are online resources available to utlitize from home.

https://californialgbtqhealth.org/resources/coronavirus-2019-information/

PFLAG is the extended family of the LGBTQ community. We're made up of LGBTQ individuals, family members and allies. Because together, we're stronger.

The Los Angeles LGBT Center is building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society.

https://www.lgbtcenters.org/LGBTCenters/State/59/California

The Trevor Project is the leading national organization providing crisis intervention and suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & questioning youth.

Gender Spectrum helps to create gender sensitive and inclusive environments for all children and teens.GLSEN partners with community organizations, political organizations, and school districts to support every student, in every school, so that they are valued and treated with respect, regardless of their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression. They believe that all students deserve a safe and affirming school environment where they can learn and grow.

Financial and Social Resources for Homeless LGBTQ+ Youth.”

https://www.moneygeek.com/financial-planning/resources/lgbtq-homeless-youth/

Coronavirus Information

Updated Coronavirus Information and LInks
New Statewide Coronavirus Informational Website

https://covid19.ca.gov/

Center for Disease Control

CDC is responding to an outbreak of respiratory disease caused by a novel (new) coronavirus that was first detected in China and which has now been detected in more than 100 locations internationally, including in the United States. The virus has been named “SARS-CoV-2” and the disease it causes has been named “coronavirus disease 2019” (abbreviated “COVID-19”).

On October 5, 2020, the CDC issued updated guidance to its How COVID-19 Spreads website, which includes information about the potential for airborne spread of the virus that causes COVID-19.

CDC continues to believe, based on current science, that people are more likely to become infected the longer and closer they are to a person with COVID-19. Today’s update acknowledges the existence of some published reports showing limited, uncommon circumstances where people with COVID-19 infected others who were more than 6 feet away or shortly after the COVID-19-positive person left an area. In these instances, transmission occurred in poorly ventilated and enclosed spaces that often involved activities that caused heavier breathing, like singing or exercise. Such environments and activities may contribute to the buildup of virus-carrying particles.

CDC’s recommendations remain the same based on existing science and after a thorough technical review of the guidance.

People can protect themselves from the virus that causes COVID-19 by staying at least 6 feet away from others, wearing a mask that covers their nose and mouth, washing their hands frequently, cleaning touched surfaces often and staying home when sick.

On January 30, 2020, the International Health Regulations Emergency Committee of the World Health Organization (WHO) declared the outbreak a “public health emergency of international concernexternal icon” (PHEIC). On January 31, Health and Human Services Secretary Alex M. Azar II declared a public health emergency (PHE) for the United States to aid the nation’s healthcare community in responding to COVID-19. On March 11, WHO publiclyexternal icon characterized COVID-19 as a pandemic. On March 13, the President of the United States declared the COVID-19 outbreak a national emergencyexternal icon.

If you are a close contact of someone with COVID-19 and develop symptoms of COVID-19, call your healthcare provider and tell them about your symptoms and your exposure. They will decide whether you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there is no treatment for COVID-19 and people who are mildly ill are able to isolate at home.

If you are a resident in a community where there is ongoing spread of COVID-19 and you develop COVID-19 symptoms, call your healthcare provider and tell them about your symptoms. They will decide whether you need to be tested. Keep in mind that there is no treatment for COVID-19 and people who are mildly ill are able to isolate at home.

For people who are ill with COVID-19, but are not sick enough to be hospitalized, please follow CDC guidance on how to reduce the risk of spreading your illness to others. People who are mildly ill with COVID-19 are able to isolate at home during their illness.

If you have been in China or another affected area or have been exposed to someone sick with COVID-19 in the last 14 days, you will face some limitations on your movement and activity. Please follow instructions during this time. Your cooperation is integral to the ongoing public health response to try to slow spread of this virus.

SYMPTOMS OF THE CORONAVIRUS (CDC)
Reported illnesses have ranged from mild symptoms to severe illness and death for confirmed coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19) cases.

The following symptoms may appear 2-14 days after exposure.^*

Fever

Cough

Shortness of breath
Call your doctor if you…

Develop symptoms, and have been in close contact with a person known to have COVID-19

OR

Have recently traveled from an area with widespread or ongoing community spread of COVID-19.

HOME ISOLATION INFORMATION

HOME QUARANTINE INFORMATION

PLEASE SEE BELOW FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON THE FLU AND THE CORONA VIRUS FROM THE CDC:

HOW DOES THE CORONAVIRUS SPREAD

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS

TALKING TO YOUR CHILDREN ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS

INFORMATION ABOUT THE CORONAVIRUS

ADDITIONAL CDC RESOURCES

FLU INFORMATION FOR PARENTS

STRATEGIES FOR COPING WITH COMMUNICABLE DISEASE SPANISH ARMENIAN

CONTROLLING COVID-19 IN SCHOOLS

“WHAT CALIFORNIA WANTS PARENTS AND STUDENTS TO KNOW ABOUT COVID-19"

TALKING WITH CHILDREN: Tips for Caregivers, Parents, and Teachers During Infectious Disease Outbreaks

COPING WITH STRESS DURING INFECTIOUS DISEASE OUTBREAKS

CDC AND PREVENTION, Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19)

HANDWASHING AND HAND SANITIZER USE AT HOME, AT PLAY, AND OUT AND ABOUT
COVID 19 Testing

COVID VACCINATION INFORMATION

Other Family Resources

Immunizations and Physician Visits
Childcare Resources
Other Family Resources

Explaining COVID 19 to Children

Special Education Parent Resource Handbook

Using Social Media to Engage Families

Burbank Temporary Aid Center (BTAC) - Assistance for Housing and Food

Covered California - Extended Enrollment Period for COVID 19

What I Need (WIN) App for Families and Children in Need of Resources

Los Angeles Winter Shelter Program - Still open as dates have been extended due to COVID 19

Domestic Violence Information

My Health LA - Free medical care information

My Health LA - 30 Day Waiver Agreement

Applications for the Unemployment Insurance Program:

English Spanish Chinese

Applications for the Paycheck Protection Program (allows small businesses with less than 500 employees to apply for emergency COVID-19 loans which can be 100% forgiven if the funds are used for paying employees, rent, mortgage, or utilities):

English Spanish Chinese

Medi Cal Information for Immigrants ENGLISH SPANISH

Nutritional Support and Keeping Active

P-EBT Benefits

The Last Day of BUSD Meal Distribution was MAY 20^th

PANDEMIC EBT Is Available
Get help buying food while schools are closed.
Families with children who already receive CalFresh, CalWorks or certain Medi-Cal benefits do not need to apply.

They will get their P-EBT card in the mail during the month of May. P-EBT cards will begin arriving around May 7, 2020 through May 22, 2020.

Families with children who are currently eligible for free and reduced-price meals, and do not receive their P-EBT card in the mail by May 22, 2020,
Must apply online between May 22^nd and June 30^th

The P-EBT program is administered through California Department of Social Services. If you have any questions please contact CDSS directly.

Telephone
(916) 651-8848

Website
https://www.CDSS.ca.gov/home/pandemic-ebt

Beginning May 22^nd you can apply online by visiting: www.CA.P-EBT.org

IMPORTANT PLEASE READ:

School districts are not handling the applications or distributing the cards.

Families who need to apply for P-EBT benefits need to fill out the state application and provide their current information.

The amount being given is a one time flat rate of $365 per child and not a monthly rate.

This amount is in addition to the EBT benefits families are currently receiving.

Families either have to already be receiving county benefits, and are Directly Certified, or qualify for the free and reduced meal program by the online or paper application they submitted.

Direct Cert families should have automatically received their cards. Direct Cert the County sends it to the address they have on file. If your address has changed, you will need to contact your social worker to update those records.

Other families need to fill out the online application between May 22nd and June 30th.
Nutrition & Healthy Eating

These websites support families with healthy eating suggestions and nutritional information.

https://www.busdfoodservices.com/data/pdf/10_Tips_to_healthy_eating_and_physic al_activity_for_you.pdf

https://www.busdfoodservices.com/index.php?sid=1101131625567654&page=parentstudentteacher

http://www.center4research.org/myplate-new-alternative-food-pyramid/
Keeping Active

Keeping active is not only good for all of us but it can enhance learning and promote good mental health.

Here are several online resources to help incorporate physical activity into your day.

https://www.gonoodle.com/

https://www.busdfoodservices.com/data/pdf/MyActivityPyramid.pdf

The Body Coach TV (on YouTube - all ages)

SPARK (lesson plans that you can do as a family with fun activities)

Cosmic Kids Yoga

Mind Yeti - Elementary Yoga for Kids
Additional Nutritional Support and Resources

BUSD will be distributing 5 days worth of meals to students who qualify for free and reduced lunch on Wednesdays. Those families will be notified of the days, times, and locations for distribution.

LA County Regional Food Bank Near You

In addition, please be aware that the following county resources are also available:

Local Resources in LA County – A dedicated group of volunteers has been compiling a list of food, housing, health, transportation, and education resources for the coronavirus crisis that is divided into three general categories: children and youth, adults, and elderly. Please view this link: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1S-WJaMa4q3yNrEBfSFKEdSQArcNc_MTI2LiUA63Ycyg/preview. From this list, we wanted to highlight:

Everytable – offering FREE FOOD to EVERYONE, this includes delivering meals to seniors at their home. Call the Everytable Helpline at 323-458-6487 for questions and more information. View updates on their Instagram page.

El Torito – offering FREE KIDS MEALS for children under the age of 12. View updates on their Facebook page.

Grocery Shopping for Seniors – ALL Northgate Gonzalez Markets and Super A Foods will offer 1 hour that is exclusively dedicated for seniors to grocery shop only. ALL Vallarta Supermarkets will offer 1 hour that is dedicated for seniors, disabled people and pregnant women to grocery shop only. Refer to the Google doc above for dates/times. Note, Northgate Gonzalez Markets does offer grocery delivery services.

Grocery Stores – Per Mayor Garcetti, grocery stores will continue to be stocked during the coronavirus outbreak, so please avoid panic-buying or over-buying. Only take what you need, as many people are not fortunate enough to buy a 2 week supply of food at once.

Per Governor Newsom, people enrolled in programs such as, Medi-Cal for health care, CalFresh for food assistance, CalWORKS for indigent families, will be able to keep them, uninterrupted for the next 90 days until June 17.

Student Services

Superintendent's Communications

Messages From Superintendent Matt Hill

Technology Training Tips and Problem-Solving

Chromebook Troubleshooting Tips

New Instructional Technology site for support

Technology Training Videos and Assistance

Troubleshooting Alcatel Hot Spot

College Criteria & Admissions Updates

Mental Health Resources

Mental Health Resources

LGBTQ Support

Coronavirus Information

Updated Coronavirus Information and LInks

COVID 19 Testing

COVID VACCINATION INFORMATION

Other Family Resources

Immunizations and Physician Visits

Childcare Resources

Other Family Resources

Nutritional Support and Keeping Active

P-EBT Benefits

Nutrition & Healthy Eating

Keeping Active

Additional Nutritional Support and Resources