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

Clear Chrome Browsing Data

Student Unable to Log into Google Meet or Zoom

Grid View Issues

Student Unable to Log into Chromebook: Bad Password

Google Meet Change to Spotlight Mode

Updating Flash Player

Mute/Unmute in Chromebook:  Ctrl + D will mute / unmute

How to Take Screenshot of Chromebook

Adding a Printer to a Chromebook

Update Chrome Browser

New Instructional Technology site now available

How to Use Google Classroom

How to Use Google Meet for Study Groups or Hangouts

How to Use Zoom for Virtual Study Groups

Form to request technology assistance for the home

Troubleshooting Alcatel Hot Spot

UC and CSU Admissions Response to COVID - English

CSU System Fall Update 2020

USC COVID Resource Center Updates

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

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/

VaccinateLACounty.com 

ALL INCLUSIVE HEALTH CENTER INFORMATION

  English     Spanish   Armenian    Russian

BUSD Child Development Centers are currently closed due to the pandemic. For essential workers, the LA County has provided the following resources:

Childcare for Essential Workers

Childcare for Nurses and Hospital Workers

Childcare Funding for E-Workers

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

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.

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 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

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.