SBCUSD-Family Resource Center

The City of San Bernardino, Let's Play, Home of Neighborly Services and Kaboom are collaborating to build a playground at Home of Neighborly Service (park behind Home of Neighborly Services). We are currently recruiting 200 volunteers to help with the following areas: Food, Recruitment & Registration, Construction, Logistics & Safety, Youth Involvement, Fun & Play and Public Relations. For more information, contact Roxanne Williams via Facebook messenger. http://youtu.be/D4Do86jwR18

Back by Popular Demand! SBCUSD-Family Resource Center in collaboration with Children's Resources, Inc. presents "Bully Proof" Parent Series. First session starts September 23rd at 5:30 p.m. To register, please call (909) 266-9131. Regresando por demanda popular! El Centro de Recursos de Familia en colaboración con Children's Resources, Inc. presenta la serie para padres "A Prueba de Antagonista". La primera sesión comienza el 23 de septiembre a las 5:30 pm Para registrarse, por favor llame al (909) 266-9131.

Did you know that the month of August is "Purple Ribbon" month? The purple ribbon is used for Pancreatic Cancer awareness, but it is also a symbol that honors children who have lost their lives in and around cars in preventable accidents. 23 children have died this year of heatstroke by being left alone in cars. The purple ribbon campaign began in memory of a six-month old little girl who died after being left alone in a parked car for more than two hours. On a hot day, the temperature inside a parked car can reach as high as 140 to 150 degrees fahrenheit. Please remember to never leave a child alone in or around a vehicle. This precaution can save the life of a child. For other child related safety tips, please visit www.safekids.org.

Students, Parents, Teachers & Administrators are invited to attend the Community Technology Connection on Saturday, August 23, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at Indian Springs High School, 650 N. Del Rosa Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92410 Invitamos a estudiantes, padres, maestros y administradores para asistir a la Conexión de Tecnología y Comunidad en Sábado, 23 de agosto 2014 8:00 a.m. - 3:00 pm en la escuela preparatoria Indian Springs, 650 N. Del Rosa Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92410

Please join us for College Night on Thursday, September 18, 2014 from 6:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. at Indian Springs High School, 650 N. Del Rosa Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92410 Usted está invitado a nuestra noche universitaria el Jueves, 18 de septiembre 2014 de 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. en la escuela preparatoria Indian Springs, 650 N. Del Rosa Drive, San Bernardino, CA 92410

SBCUSD is currently looking for a dynamic individual to fill the position of Community Relations Worker II/African American Parent Involvement. Qualified candidates should apply at: Personnel Commission, 777 North F Street, San Bernardino, CA 92410. Please see recruitment flyer for more details and information or click the link below: http://www.edjoin.org/viewPosting.aspx

Today's Parent Engagement Tip: Find out how your child's life at school is going by asking questions that elicit more than one-word answers. Here are a few questions that can spark some good conversations: 1. Can you show me something you learned (or did) today? 2. Who did you play with today? What did you play?... 3. What was the hardest thing you had to do today? 4. Tell me what was the best part of your day? 5. Did your teacher or classmates do anything funny? These may sound like simple questions, but communicating with your child is an important parenting skill. Good communication is the key to building self-esteem as well as a mutual respect. Remember to put away your devices when you are communicating so there are no distractions. Enjoy!!!

Here's today Parent Engagement tip: Bridging the divide between what is learned in the classroom to how it is relevant in day-to-day life is a critical role for parents. Now that you have introduced yourself to the teacher, ask what is being taught in the classroom this week. Take what is being taught and find some engaging ways at home, while cooking or shopping, walking to the park, or any activity that can engage you and your child in a conversation about relevant topics around the lessons being learned in the classroom. The more parents are engaged into our schools, the more widely we can engage the talents and interests of our our children. Be the missing piece to "bridging the gap" between home and school!! Good luck and Happy Friday!!!

Part of making relationships is to know the name of your child's teacher. If you know the name of your child's teacher, hit "like". If you feel comfortable, give your child's teacher a "shout out" in our comments section.

Studies show that early literacy tends to foster healthy brain development, The earlier kids learn to read, the better they will do in other subjects. We encourage that you read with your students at least 20 minutes an evening. Before your students go to bed, have the daily practice of book cuddling during bed time. It's a great time for sharing a story together.

Back to School and Connecting: As the school year has begun, we are all connecting. Scholars connecting with new teachers, teachers connecting with scholars and parents, administrators connecting with the entire school community. Basically, everyone is connecting the dots creating relationships with all stakeholders. The beginning of the school year is the time for all to create lasting relationships that help all students achieve. Relationships is the "glue" to family engagement. Will you be making relationships that "stick"?

The blackboard is a thing of the past in our modern day classrooms, but it still brings back memories of those first days of school. Welcome back to all our SBCUSD scholars! Parents: today starts the day of becoming a partner in education. Teachers: reach out to all your parents and create long lasting relationships with your scholars and their parents. Positive parent/teacher relationships helps your scholar be successful in school. The journey begins today!!

SAVE THE DATES: 5th Annual Parent Leadership Institute will be held the week of October 6th through the 10th at Our Lady of Rosary Church from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. More information will be coming soon. AHORRE LAS FECHAS: El quinto Instituto de Liderazgo para Padres se llevará a cabo la semana del 6 de octubre hasta el 10 de octubre en la Iglesia Virgen del Rosario (la catedral) de 8:30 am a 12:00 pm Más información será disponible muy pronto.