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1. Set a routine or a schedule, even if it’s loose It might be tempting to let teenagers sleep in or let younger kids have some TV time before getting to work, but you’ll have a better chance of keeping your children focused if you establish a routine that resembles what they’re used to. For example, create a daily schedule that emphasizes academics in the morning, quiet reading time for a midday break, and hands-on or outside projects in the afternoon. 2. Find a calm place to work Your kitchen table may become the new command center. But some kids will do as well studying at a desk in their room, or even on the couch. As long as the space is comfortable and relatively distraction-free, it’s a good place. Some kids focus better when listening to music. If you play music, pick something instrumental, with no distracting vocals, and don’t let your child crank up the volume. And don’t be afraid to remove screens from their line of sight: TV, video games and social media will likely get in the way of concentration, even if that’s how they’re used to doing their nightly homework. 3. Tackle the harder stuff first! “Starting with the most difficult assignments first helps make the most of your child’s energy level and focus at the beginning of a work session,” writes learning specialist Janine L. NierodaMadden about homework time. The same goes for learning at home. If your child’s teacher has assigned work, prioritize that. If things have been left a little more open-ended, here are some ideas for filling in the gaps. • Each day choose a different worksheet packet (math, reading, science, and writing). • Have your child learn new vocabulary words. • Check out Khan Academy, a free online tool for teaching math (and other subjects, too). To get started, go to “Math by grade” and choose your child’s grade to start. The site assesses and teaches as your child works her way through problems, so she can get more help with concepts she still needs to work on and jump ahead when she has mastered a lesson. • Newsela.com helps students with reading comprehension by offering current, kid-friendly news stories written for gradespecific reading levels from elementary school all the way through high school. Your child may already be familiar with the site, and if so, he may have a class login. If not, you can sign your child up for free. • For an academic break you could check out the YouTube channel of best-selling novelist John Green (The Fault in our Stars) and his brother Hank, which covers history and science topics along with a lot of current events. • For the late afternoons, Common Sense Media is a great place to find science and history documentaries that dive deep into a topic. continued on page 10 ESTABLISHED
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Hello Julian! Speaking for the Elementary School and Jr. High, I want to provide some context for the way students are learning during this COVID-19 crisis and social distancing period. Our schools are taking this health threat seriously. While we desperately miss being with our students, we know we have done the right thing by following the guidance of the State and the Health Department. How are our students continuing their formal education? A blanket prescription for distance learning isn’t well suited when you have student ages from pre-K through 8th grade. One of the wonderful things about working here is that our staff has a lot of freedom to make personal decisions to do what’s best for individual students and their families. Younger students, and their parents, tend to want more paper-pencil packets while older students are more adept with digital classrooms. Most teachers are utilizing Google Classroom and intelligently using live video resources, such as Zoom. Many of our teachers also have special YouTube videos. Teachers also have “office hours” daily. The Julian teachers and staff have stepped up in a way that is characteristic here; we adapt well in adverse situations. I think this is why Julianites are weathering this storm calmly and in a calculated fashion. Students and teachers are communicating daily and completing work with disciplined structure. We have continued with our food service program for students and without interruption. Meals for students are available Monday through Friday at the high school location as well as a daily desert run serving Shelter Valley and Butterfield Ranch. Employee Sam Johnstone not only enjoys delivering meals but brings materials and devices to and from those desert regions. Trish Rott and Marie Cayton prepare and serve over a hundred meals a day! All students who have need for a laptop or iPad are being
provided for. Last week we had two days of pick up at school for packets, iPads and laptops. We have been available to personalize service for families that cannot be at school during regular business hours and will continue to be so. One of our challenges is unequal access to internet. This is not unique to Julian, unfortunately. Distance learning
works well when students are in daily classes with their teachers, but multiple family members and limitations upon internet access are hinderances to equitable access. My desire is that our nation addresses this situation in the near future. Julian Pathways is also doing all they can to support our families. Children's diapers and food are being delivered weekly,
in addition to being available for individual needs, including counseling services! Facebook and Instagram are great resources to get daily information and outreach. My Instagram is principalcopeland and Mr. Duffy’s is supeduffy. We try to post daily, and Julian Pathways, Inc. as well as Julian Union Parent Teacher Organization are reliable resources on Facebook. Parents can also leave us a voicemail at 760-765-0661. We get those voicemails forwarded to our email. And remember; We are ALL in the together, for the children.
Spring Sports Schedules Eagles Track
Saturday, March 7 — Mt Carmel Field & Distance at Mt Carmel HS Friday, March 13 3:00 Citrus League Meet #1 Home Saturday, March 21 8am 17th Annual Elmer Runge Invitational at Patrick Henry HS Saturday, March 28 10am Calvin Christian Small Schools Invitational at Escondido HS Saturday, April 11 8:30am 4th Annual Jim Cerveny Invitational at Mission Bay HS Thursday, April 16 3:00 Citrus League Meet #2 Home Friday April 24 3:00 Dennis Gilbert Small Schools Invitational at Mountain Empire HS
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Girls Softball
Friday, February 28 W 17-0 Home vs Victory Christian Friday, March 6 W 12-2 @ Victory Christian Tuesday, March 10 rain out @ Calvary Christian Thursday March 12 rain out Home vs San Pasqual Academy Thursday, March 19 3:30 @ San Pasqual Academy Tuesday, March 24 3:30 @ Mountain Empire HS Thursday, March 26 3:30 Home vs Vincent Memorial Tuesday, March 31 3:30 @ Warner Thursday, April 2 3:30 Home vs Calapatria Tuesday, April 7 3:30 Home vs Borrego Springs Thursday, April 9 3:30 @ West Shores Thursday, April 16 3:30 Home vs Mountain Empire
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The deadlines to FILE and PAY federal income taxes are extended to July 15, 2020. Eligible individuals with adjusted gross income up to $75,000 for single filers, $112,500 for head of household filers and $150,000 for married filing jointly are eligible for the full $1,200 for individuals and $2,400 married filing jointly. In addition, they are eligible for an additional $500 per qualifying child. For filers with income above those amounts, the payment amount is reduced by $5 for each $100 above the $75,0 0 0/ $112,5 0 0/ $15 0,0 0 0 thresholds. Single filers with income exceeding $99,000, $136,500 for head of household filers and $198,000 for joint filers with no children are not eligible and will not receive payments. The IRS urges taxpayers to be on the lookout for scam artists trying to use the economic impact payments as cover for schemes to steal personal information and money. Remember, the IRS will not call , text you, email you or contact you on social media asking for personal or bank account information – even related to the economic impact payments. Also, watch out for emails with attachments or links claiming to have special information about economic impact payments or refunds. For security reasons, the IRS plans to mail a letter about the economic impact payment to the taxpayer’s last known address within 15 days after the payment is paid. The letter will provide information on how the payment was made and how to report any failure to receive the payment. If a taxpayer is unsure they’re receiving a legitimate letter, the IRS urges taxpayers to visit IRS. gov first to protect against scam artists. People who filed a tax return for 2019 or 2018 No additional action is needed by taxpayers who: have already filed their tax returns this year for 2019. The IRS will use this information to calculate the payment amount. haven’t filed yet for 2019 but filed a 2018 federal tax return. For these taxpayers the IRS will use their information from 2018 tax filings to make the Economic Impact Payment calculations. People who aren't typically required to file a tax return Social Security and Railroad Retirement recipients who are not typically required to file a tax return need to take no action. The IRS will use the information on the Form SSA-1099 and Form RRB-1099 to generate Economic Impact Payments of $1,200 to these individuals even if they did not file tax returns in 2018 or 2019. Recipients will receive these payments as a direct deposit or by paper check, just as they would normally receive their benefits. Social Security Disability Insurance (SSDI) recipients are also part of this group who don't need to take action. For Social Security, Railroad retirees and SSDI who have qualifying children, they can take an additional step to receive $500 per qualifying child. There are other individuals such as low-income workers and certain veterans and individuals with disabilities who aren’t required to file a tax return, but they are still eligible for the Economic Impact Payments. Taxpayers can check the IRS. gov tool - Do I Need to File a Tax Return? - to see if they have a filing requirement. The IRS will soon provide guidance for these individuals on the steps to take to get their payment as soon as possible.
Boys Baseball
Friday, February 28 L 0-5 Home vs Victory Christian Friday, March 6 W 7-3 @ Victory Christian Tuesday, March 10 rain out @ Coastal Academy Wednesday, March 18 3:00 @ St. Joseph Academy Tuesday, March 24 TBA Home vs Coastal Academy Friday, March 27 3:00 Home vs St Joseph Academy Tuesday, April 7 3:00 Home vs High Tech HS Wednesday, April 8 3:00 @ West Shores Friday, April 10 3:00 Home vs Bayfront Charter Tuesday, April 14 3:30 Home vs Ocean View Christian Wednesday, April 15 3:00 Home vs Calapatria Wednesday, April 22 3:30 Home vs Vincent Memorial Friday, April 24 3:30 Home vs West Shores Wednesday, April 29 3:00 Home vs Bayfront Charter
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