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April 5, 2020

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important dates & district news

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DISTRICT

  • 4/6 - Distance Learning begins again

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District News

ATTENTION: PVSD will not be holding on-campus classes through May 3, 2020.

distance learning begins again Tuesday, April 7th

CHECK THE PVSD WEBSITE FOR UPDATES ABOUT DISTANCE LEARNING, SCHOOL CAMPUS CLOSURES AND RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES. 

Make sure to also keep an eye out for emails from your principals about starting back with Distance Learning. 

PVSD WEBSITE
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pto thanks out donors!

Last week, the PTO sent out a message asking for donations to purchase grocery gift cards for vulnerable PVSD families during this extraordinary time. Well, the response was overwhelming! So many of you donated, that we raised over $15,000 to distribute immediate assistance to vulnerable families in our district! We know we live in a special community, but all of your generosity and kindness is truly humbling. Our heartfelt thanks to each and every one of you! 

If you or someone you know in PVSD could benefit from immediate financial assistance, please reach out to Superintendent Roberta Zarea ([email protected])

A Message from the Woodside Fire Department about teen gatherings

"We have been seeing groups of kids out riding bikes and hanging in groups. This worries us for obvious reasons. We know you are all doing the best you can to establish distance learning and provide a structured learning environment wherever they may be.  What can we do better to keep teens from congregating?"

PVSD community - please keep your teens (and any returned college students) from congregating in groups.  We suggest your teens read this article originally published on March 13th.

"Social Distancing:  This is not a snow day"  By Asaf Bitton, MD, MPH,  Adrienne Labs


Here are some ideas for how teens can congregate online instead:

  • Watch a movie together online using Netflix Party!
  • Virtual yoga with one another using Zoom.
  • Virtual game nights Online Cards Against Humanity, Quiplash and more...
  • Minecraft Realm meetups
  • Strava - Out-do one another virtually on their solo bike rides and runs using this social network for athletes.  

Do you have an idea?  Add it to our Distance Learning Resources Forum web page


Minding their Mental Health

What do I do if my child is feeling sad, frustrated and needs someone to talk too?

If your child is feeling sad, frustrated, or unmotivated because of all this change, you can set up a time to have them chat with our counselor, Todd Patterson at 650-851-1777 ext. 2654 email: [email protected]

He is working M-F during school hours, so you or your child can reach out to him via email and he can schedule a Google Meet or phone session.

Below are some good sites that Mr. Patterson has shared about talking with your kids about coronavirus and managing their stress and anxiety.

https://www.pbs.org/parents/thrive/how-to-talk-to-your-kids-about-coronavirus

https://www.nytimes.com/2020/03/17/parenting/coronavirus-kids-talk.html

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


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pto web resource for distance learning 

Submit and share your ideas for crafts, activities, scheduling, dealing with stress etc.

We have created a "forum" type, Distance Learning Resource page on the PTO Website where our community can share ideas for distance learning, activities, crafts, dealing with stress, recipes, etc. 

Here are a few ideas from our community:


Click below to see more or add your own!  Scroll to the bottom of the page to see suggestions and to submit your ideas. 

Click for PTO Distance Learning Resources & Forum
VISIT THE PTO WEBSITE!

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