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Bits and Pieces Make It a Six-String Summer
10 Features 10 Talk About Race with Kids Pointers on how to teach about equality.
12 Best Beaches Where to catch some surf and sand.
Get Creative with LBC Run and Read Ready for Reels What Makes You Happy? A Spoonful of Virtual Sugar The Census Needs You
22 Cooking with Kids Give Us Gauc!
24 Humor Break Ready, Set, Clean!
14 Road Trip! How to travel with kids in tow.
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16 Safe Harbor What to expect when schools reopen.
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18 Patience, Please An explanation of the challenges that face school administrators.
20 A Garden of Kids Tips for preparing little ones for kindergarten.
22 Smart Apps Technology to help kids learn.
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s cases of COVID-19 in Mendocino County continue to rise, the “new normal” of life in a pandemic continues to unfold. Sharon Gowan One good thing: Publisher/Editor The beaches are Sharon@family-life.us open. Yay! We’re celebrating with “Best Beaches” (page 12), a list of the top places to go for some surf and sand. For longer excursions, many families are choosing to hop into a car and not on a plane. See “Road Trip!” (page 14) for ideas on how to keep the family entertained while traveling. What will the pandemic mean for schools come August? Read Lake County School Superintendent Brock Falkenberg’s “Safe Harbor” (page 16) to find out about measures like masks for
students and staff, and social distancing in classrooms. Then turn to Mendocino County School Superintendent Michelle Hutchins’ “Patience, Please” (page 18) for a closer look at the challenges COVID-19 presents to school administrators. The school shutdown meant the bulk of kids’ education occurred online. If all the tech suited your child, perhaps the free educational apps in “Smart Apps” (page 22) will, too. We hope you are able to take some time to breathe and regroup this July. As the new school year approaches, know that you can count on us for information that matters to you and your family.
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Bits & Pieces
Run and Read
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ot all marathons are run. Some are walked or talked, or even read. Just ask Marathon Kids. Through its Run and Read program, it encourages parents and their kids to run or walk 26.2 miles over the summer and read 26 books. And in the Talk and Walk program (no reading required) participants walk 26.2 miles and have a good conversation while they are doing it. The organization will even provide conversationstarter cards. To find out about either the Run and Read or the Talk and Walk programs, go to marathonkids.org. ¶
Make It a Six-String Summer
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eens on summer break may want to learn a new instrument. And guitar may be a popular choice, both because the instrument is prominent in popular music and also because the Sonoma County Library is offering free, bimonthly virtual guitar lessons. Suitable for teens and adults, the Zoom classes will teach advanced and beginner students new techniques and how to better teach themselves. The next classes will be held on July 14 and 28 at 2 p.m. Log on to sjsu.zoom.us/j/95463290909?pwd=WHhzQkNpdG9O aENWOENVNkMyQllnQT09 and enter the password guitar to enter the class. Go to facebook.com/sonomalibrary/ for more information on this and other library events. ¶
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ids need to express their creativity, but opportunities to explore self-expression are limited in the COVID-19 era. Enter the Luther Burbank Center for the Arts (LBC) daily digital arts experience, Let’s Be Creative. Every day at 1 p.m. a video offering instruction in different kinds of art is uploaded onto the LBC Facebook and YouTube pages. Kids can take part in live dance and improv classes, visual art projects, music challenges, and read-along and literature-based lessons. There is also a Creative Careers series that explores interesting jobs in the arts. Find the videos on facebook.com/lutherburbankcenter and the LBC YouTube channel: tinyurl.com/ybaou8dx. See lutherburbankcenter.org/lets-be-creative-with-lbc for more information. ¶
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he fiddlers are returning! The pandemic temporarily shutdown the free monthly fiddlin’ at the Ely Stage Stop and Country Museum in Kelseyville, but its back. The audience will be limited to 100 people, and everyone will be required to wear masks and social distance, but the jigs and reels will still fill the air on July 5 at 2 p.m. Besides music, there will also be hamburgers and hot dogs on the grill and, for a sweet treat, root beer floats. The event is free. For more information, go to elystagestop.com. ¶
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What Makes You Happy?
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oing through a pandemic can make us reflect on what we don’t have. But psychologists and spiritual teachers say we might feel less deprived if we focus on what we do have, especially on what makes us happy. The Charles M. Schulz Museum has created a fun activity for helping us do just that: an accordion book inspired by the prompt “Happiness is…” Find instructions for the simple book at schulzmuseum.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/ AccordionBook.pdf. It’s just one of the museum’s many creative virtual activities, including Snoopy-led physical exercises, a Peanuts treasure hunt, and an opportunity to create a personal superhero signal. ¶
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The federal government emphasizes that those filling out the form should count everyone living at their address. It’s worth noting here that the law requires that the US Census Bureau must keep private all collected data; landlords and other government agencies are not allowed to see it. Any Census employee who breaks this law faces serious penalties: a fine of up to $250,000, five years in prison, or both.
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A Spoonful of Virtual Sugar
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ost summers, the outdoor stage of Glen Ellen’s Jack London State Park is alive with actors performing Broadway tunes. But this year, COVID-19 has canceled Transcendence Theater’s usual Broadway Under the Stars programs. However, the theater company will be streaming online recordings of its best performances. Check out the Fantastic Family Night events July 24–26, with evening events at 7 p.m. and matinees at 2 p.m. Watch young Sonoma County performers team up with Broadway Under the Stars regulars to perform favorites from Mary Poppins, The Wizard of Oz, Sound of Music, and Disney classics. Shows will be free of charge, but donations will be accepted. For more information, go to bestnightever.org. ¶ www.mendolakefamilylife.com
• Count all children, including babies born on or before April 1, 2020. If they were living at the address on April 1, 2020, count all nieces, nephews, grandchildren, foster children, and people who are not relatives, such as friends and their children. • Count people even if they are not US citizens. A person’s immigration status doesn’t matter on the Census, and the Census won’t ask if people are US citizens. • Count all people living at the address, even if they are not on the lease or rental agreement. To respond to the Census, parents and caregivers can go online or communicate by phone in English, Spanish, or 11 other languages. Census forms can even be filled out on smartphones. For those who don’t speak English, video and printed guides are available in 59 different languages at 2020census.gov. For more information, go to californiacensus.org. ¶
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Harvis offered a really clever way to begin the conversation with young children. Invite them to help cook some eggs with you. Be sure to have some brown eggs and white eggs. Ask your child what they notice about the eggs. What is different about them on the outside? Then crack the eggs together and ask them what they notice about the inside of the eggs. Point out how they are the same
Talk About Race with Kids How to Start the Conversation By Sandi Schwartz
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hen was the last time you talked to your children about racial differences? Conversations about skin color typically start in preschool as children become more curious about other people and the world around them. Ebony Elizabeth Thomas, Ph.D., a professor of education, said in a 2016 NPR story that children are not waiting around for adults to talk about these issues. She found that kids are ready to discuss these topics early and are already doing so whether we realize it or not. (See Eyder Peralta’s “Teaching Kids about Slavery,” tinyurl.com/y84rbxb3.) Many parents, however, shy away from talking about the world’s ugliness with their kids, hoping that they will stay naïve and innocent for as long as possible. Thomas says this is not the best approach to take. It is more effective if we are in touch with our children earlier on and address these issues together as they grow. 10 MendoLakeFamilyLife
It may be difficult to find the appropriate time or place to bring up race. Keep an eye out for opportunities that pop up, like a TV show, a book, a song, or an event that touches on the topic. In his Dad’s League article “5 Tips for Talking about Racism,” Antoine
The most important reason to study the awful parts of history is to ensure that they aren’t repeated. inside. Then explain that eggs are just like people—they come in different shades, but they are the same on the inside. We should not judge anyone by appearance. Because talking to our kids about race issues is such a challenging task, consider these helpful tips: Examine your own biases first. Before you even begin to talk to your children about racism, take some time to look inside yourself and acknowledge the experiences, biases, or privileges that may influence how you address these issues. Don’t be afraid to share your own struggles about these topics with your kids. You can tell them that you are not an expert and want to work together with them to learn more. Consider taking an online test about bias created by Harvard experts: implicit.harvard.edu/ implicit. Be a good role model. Many Americans think people are naturally racist, that racism is genetic. This couldn’t be further from the truth.
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According to experts, humans are not born racist. Instead, racism is a product of history. Our children are watching and listening to us. Beverly Tatum, Ph.D., psychologist, educator, author, and past president of Spelman College, suggests that the best way to reduce children’s prejudices is to model an inclusive home, demonstrating that we have friends of all backgrounds. “Parents who have learned to lead multicultural lives, connecting with people different from themselves, are more likely to have children who develop those important life skills at an early age,” she explains in Harvis’ Dad’s League article. Tell them the truth. Racism is a very complicated issue that tends to be over-simplified to the detriment of children’s education. Be sure to discuss the realities of slavery and go into the details of historical events like the Civil Rights Movement. Turn to the Teaching Tolerance website (tolerance.org) and other expert
resources that will walk you through the most effective ways to talk to your children about these issues. Avoid generalizations and stereotypes. Choose your words carefully. Not every person in a particular group believes the same thing. It’s important for children to remain open-minded
Eggs are just like people—they come in different shades, but they are the same on the inside. and to understand that individuals are unique and have varying experiences and views. Celebrate the positives. Although American history is fraught with difficult race relations, it’s important to also focus on some of the heroes who fought or are now fighting for equality.
Encourage emotional expression. Learning about racism can be very distressing. Give your children a safe space to reflect on how it makes them feel. They may feel anger, shock, frustration, sadness, hopelessness, and fear. Then ask them to look for ways to transform those negative emotions into positives, such as hope and activism. (See the article “Race Talk: Engaging Young People in Conversations about Race and Racism” on adl.org.) Link history to present time. The most important reason to study the awful parts of history is to ensure that they aren’t repeated. Take time to draw links between events from the past with current affairs. Explain to your children that we are still fighting for equality for all. ¶ Sandi Schwartz is a freelance writer/ blogger and mother of two. Find her at happysciencemom.com. Get her free course on raising happy, balanced kids at bit. ly/2i53TDV.
Resources Fortunately, we have plenty of well thought-out resources to turn to when it is time to talk to our kids about race. Articles See PBS Kids’ page “How to Talk to Kids about Race and Racism,” for a variety of articles and other resources: www.pbs.org/parents/ talking-about-racism. Books Laura Atkins and Stan Yogi, Fred Korematsu Speaks Up (Heyday, 2017). Henry Cole, Unspoken (Scholastic Press, 2012). Andrea Davis Pinkney, Let It Shine: Stories of Black Women Freedom Fighters (HMH Books for Young Readers, 2013). www.mendolakefamilylife.com
Dee Smith, Unique and Wonderful (CreateSpace, 2016). Velma Maia Thomas, Lest We Forget (Crown, 1997). Duncan Tonatiuh, Separate Is Never Equal: Sylvia Mendez and Her Family’s Fight for Desegregation (Harry N.
Abrams, 2014). Sarah Warren, Dolores Huerta: A Hero to Migrant Workers (Two Lions, 2012). Films Common Sense Media also has an online database of suggestions sorted by age. See commonsensemedia.org/search/ racism. Other popular flicks include Amistad (1997), A Woman Called Moses (1987), Belle (2013), Invictus July 2020
(2009), The Jackie Robinson Story (1950), Remember the Titans (2000), Roots (1977), Selma (2014), and 12 Years a Slave (2013). Videos YouTube has curated a selection of videos that cover the topic of race and includes a special section called “How to Talk to Kids about Racial Injustice.” See tinyurl.com/ ydyemxew to watch videos such as “Black Parents Explain How to Deal with the Police” and “Racism and Violence: How to Help Kids Handle the News.” Also see PBS Kids’ “How to Talk to Children Authentically about Race and Racism,” at youtube. com/watch?v=dq6McHf8iO4.
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Jughandle State Park Beach
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hhh... There was a collective sigh of relief as local beaches reopened, and we all gained access to the outdoors we so love. When we are out walking in the ocean breeze, it may feel like the COVID-19 pandemic is over, but it is not. Infection rates in Mendocino County continue to climb. And that is why social distancing and face coverings are required at local beaches. Facemasks are required when it’s not possible to maintain six feet of distance between others, such as, for instance, when passing people on the beach or trail. Park visitors are asked not to use drinking fountains, and to bring hand sanitizer because some restrooms may not have hand-washing stations. Also, no parties are allowed. Picnic areas, when open, are only for individuals or people who live in the same household. 12 MendoLakeFamilyLife
Besides taking COVID-19 precautions, also be mindful of riptides and sleeper waves. Never turn your back to the ocean and do NOT go swimming at these beaches.
allowed on the beach but not on the trail. Restrooms are open. There is no day-use fee. See www.parks. ca.gov/?page_id=441.
Only residents of Mendocino County are allowed to use its beaches. Parking may be limited.
Manchester State Park Beach In terms of social distancing, the bigger the beach the better. So this slice of sand, which is several miles long, is a pandemic paradise. The beach is accessible from the parking lot, where there are porta-potties. There is no day-use fee. See www. parks.ca.gov/?page_id=437.
Jughandle State Park Beach This cove has a reputation for being one of Fort Bragg’s warmest beaches during the summer, with fog burning off by midday and temperatures rising into the 50s and 60s. The park itself features the 2.5-mile Ecological Staircase Trail, which travels through three terraces, each with its own unique habitat—from bishop pines to prairie to coast. Leashed dogs are
Navarro River State Park Beach As you travel along the rolling hills of Anderson Valley, you’ll encounter an 11-mile tunnel of second-growth redwoods. Follow it to this beach, which is near the intersection of Highway 1 and Highway 128. Porta-potties are in the parking lot, which is close to the beach. No day use fee. See www.parks. ca.gov/?page_id=435.
Now that you know the rules, get out of the house, stick your feet in the sand, and let the kids run around. Mendocino County
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Sonoma County Doran Regional Park This park and Salmon Creek Beach (see below) also offer plenty of space for social distancing. Protected by Bodega Bay, Doran Regional Park offers a 2-mile stretch of relatively flat beach and a 1.3-mile trail that winds through the park’s dunes. Restrooms with flush-toilets are close to the parking lot. There is a $7 day-use fee. Dogs are allowed as long as they are on a leash that is no more than six feet long. For more information, call 875-3540 or see parks.sonomacounty.ca.gov/Visit/ Doran-Regional-Park. Goat Rock Beach The sheer size of the monolith after which this beach is named will surely wow kids, especially since it is so relatively close to the shore. And if it doesn’t impress them, then the seals that rest in this area surely will. To protect seal habitat, no dogs are allowed on the beach. (Leashed canines are, however, allowed on nearby Blind Beach.) The southern parking lot has pit toilets and the northern parking lot has flush toilets. Go to parks.ca.gov/?page_ id=451 for details. Salmon Creek Beach The north end of this beach is great for tide-pooling (as is nearby Miwok Beach), while the south end is often home to driftwood shelters kids love to explore. Dogs and walking on dunes are prohibited. There are pit toilets in the parking lot. See parks. ca.gov/?page_id=451 for details. ¶
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4. Count me in! Put a new spin on the “Twenty Questions” game by including numbers. Pick a number then have your kids ask: “Is it odd or even?” “Greater than five?” For younger children choose a number between one and ten; for older ones up the ante with larger figures and more difficult questions: “Is it a factor of two?” “Divisible by five?”
Road Trip! 12 Activities to Entertain & Educate Kids By Denise Morrison Yearian
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f your family is traveling in the car this summer, keep boredom at bay and hone your kids’ academic skills with these innovative suggestions.
1. Fortunately, unfortunately. Create a story that goes back and forth from good to bad. The first person may say, “There once was a wizard who lived in a castle…” The next person continues with, “Unfortunately…” and comes up with bad news such as, “The castle was attacked by a dragon…” Then the next person says, “Fortunately…” and adds something good to the story, and so on until it reaches a happy ending. 2. Animal amusements. Name an animal then have the next person think of a different animal whose name begins with the last sound or letter of the preceding animal. For example, if the first person says, 14 MendoLakeFamilyLife
“Tiger,” the second person could say, “Rhinoceros,” and the third person could say, “Snake.” This activity could be done with sports teams, music groups, and movies. 3. Practice makes perfect. Buy a small white board with an attached marker so your kids can practice writing letters and numbers, drawing pictures, or playing simple games. These boards are magnetic so bring along magnetic letters and numbers for little ones to practice counting and spelling words. Also put one letter on a page that corresponds to the place you are traveling to then add short words and pictures that begin with that letter.
5. Tally it up. Watch for numbers on road signs and write them down. After you’ve found five different figures add them up. Or have two people put both hands behind their backs, then quickly bring them forward to show any
Encourage your children to write a journal entry for each day of the trip. number of fingers they want. The first person to add all the fingers correctly and shout out the answer wins. For older children, incorporate subtraction, multiplication, or division. 6. Writing reflections. Encourage your children to write a journal entry for each day of the trip and include superlatives: the best part of the day, worst part, something unexpected. If you have preschoolers, record their words and let them draw corresponding pictures. Make it into a scrapbook by including small items collected or purchased along the way. 7. Audio book discussions. Listen to a book on CD or iPod then discuss the plot, characters, and setting. Turn off the story at critical points and talk about what might happen next: “Are you feeling uneasy about this?” “What do you think of
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that character?” “How do you think the story will end?” If you are visiting a historic site, find books with the setting in that location. 8. Simply stated. Print out a blank copy of a drawing or map of the United States. Each time you find a different state’s license plate, color in that state on the drawing or map. Or attach points to each state. Ones local to this region could be worth one point. Further away, five points. Hawaii or Alaska, fifteen points. Whoever has the most points at the end of the trip wins. Also find a map of the region you are visiting and draw the route for your kids to follow along. Log on to nationalgeographic.com/ xpeditions/atlas to print out maps.
9. Scavenger hunt. Divide the game into three parts: city, suburbs, and rural. Under each section write or draw pictures of things for your children to look for and then check off
11. Word scramble. On a piece of paper write the city and state of your destination and see how many words your children can make using those letters. Offer incentives for words that use more than three letters.
Create a story that goes back and forth from good to bad.
12. Science savvy. If your children are interested in a particular facet of nature such as rocks or birds, pick up a small field guide before you leave home. When you stop at a rest area, look for those types of nature items and compare it with what’s in the book: “Is this an igneous, sedimentary, or metamorphic rock?” “What kind of bird did this feather come from?” ¶
as you travel. For the city it might be a bus or a red light. For the country it could be a cow, barn, pond, or forest. For the suburbs, a Walmart, post office, or delivery van. 10. Rhyming ramble. Play rhyming rounds by starting with a word such as “Ball.” Everyone comes up with words that rhyme until the list is exhausted.
Denise Morrison Yearian is the former editor of two parenting magazines.
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• Supporting individual family choice/need by providing online/ distance-based learning options for those families who desire it. • Continuing to provide for the nutritional needs of the children in our communities. • Providing a safe harbor for schoolaged children during the school day. What Families Can Expect
Safe Harbor Schools Make Kids’ Health a Priority
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chools serve as vital resource hubs and safety nets for students and families during challenging times. We in the educational community are embracing the opportunity to reimagine our educational system as we look to re-open schools.
Lake County Superintendents and school personnel, in partnership with the Public Health Officer, are planning to reopen schools safely and on time for the 2020–2021 school year. When we discuss the concept of safety, it is not just about mitigating the risk of spread of COVID-19, it is also about improving school programs and practices ensuring our schools, however they may look, are places of inclusivity and equity. Lake County School Districts will strive to maintain the following guiding principles, as we all move 16 MendoLakeFamilyLife
Social Distancing Social distancing will help limit the spread of the virus. Schools will
Schools will follow enhanced disinfecting guidelines. consider the following strategies to maintain smaller groups of students in shared spaces: • Modify school schedules. • Limit visitors on campus. • Keep students in smaller groups.
forward to address the needs of our children and our communities:
• Keep student groups from mixing.
• Continuing to provide high-quality educational opportunities to all students.
• Serve individually plated or boxed meals.
• Managing and mitigating risk associated with COVID-19. • Ensuring equity for all students and maximizing individual student achievement. • Returning students to classroom-based instruction five days per week or as many days as the COVID-19 health pandemic allows.
• Serve meals in small group settings.
• Stagger lunches, recesses, and other transition times. • Prohibit large gatherings like assemblies and dances. • Identify a sick room for students who are not feeling well. Screening at Home • Anyone with a fever of 100.4°F or higher should not go to a school site.
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• Anyone with respiratory symptoms, such as cough and shortness of breath, should not go to a school site. Arriving at School • Staff may be wearing face coverings. • Students may arrive on buses with fewer students. • Parents and visitors may have limited access to the school campus. • Arrival and dismissal times may vary depending on grade level. General Safety Precautions throughout the Day • Schools will follow enhanced disinfecting guidelines.
Anyone with a fever of 100.4°F or higher should not go to a school site. • Physical barriers may be installed where social distancing is not possible. • All students and staff will be asked to regularly wash/clean their hands. • Schools will limit sharing of supplies between students. Other Safety Considerations • The California governor has mandated that everyone older than 2 must wear face coverings in public areas. • Gloves are not recommended for students and staff, except those individuals whose duties involve cleaning, first aid, or food service. Every child may not be able to be on campus at the same time. Schools may use schedules that combine distance learning and on-campus www.mendolakefamilylife.com
instruction. Schedules may change throughout the year. Some examples of schedules may include: • Five Days a Week ClassroomBased Instruction, with Parent Choice • All students will return to a full school day, five days a week. • Social distancing will be practiced, as feasible, on all school campuses. • Large group gatherings—field trips, assemblies, dances—are not recommended. • High-quality, distance-based learning options will be available for those families who choose them. Schools may revert to one of these other options below, if the situation requires. • Limit the number of students on campus to 50 percent of normal: Divide all classes into two equal groups. One would come to school
High-quality, distance-based learning options will be available. on Monday and Wednesday, the other on Tuesday and Thursday. All teachers provide each group with two days of direct instruction and support, and three days of assignments to complete at home each week. • Provide take-home meals for each eligible student before students leave each day.
Divide classes into four equal groups: one for each day Monday– Thursday, plus one day of teacher prep. Teachers provide each group with one day of direct instruction and support, and four days of assignments to complete at home. • Provide take-home meals for each eligible student before the end of the day.
Physical barriers may be installed where social distancing is not possible. • On Friday teachers provide individual or small-group support by appointment, or use the day to prepare packets for the next week. • AM/PM minimum day schedule: All classes are divided into two or four equal groups that meet two to four times each week Monday through Thursday, plus one day of teacher prep. All teachers provide each group with one half day of direct instruction and support, and assignments to complete at home. • Schools provide take-home meals for each eligible student before they leave each day. • On Friday teachers provide individual or small-group support by appointment, or use the day to prepare packets for the next week. ¶ For more information, see lakecoe.org/ ReopeningSchools, or contact your individual school district.
• Limit the number of students on campus to 25 percent of normal:
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it’s declining,” or “I’m with healthcare professionals. If they say wear masks, I’m wearing a mask,” or “I’m with economists. If they say go back to work, I’m going back.” Using a proxy tends toward oversimplification and rarely takes into consideration all the motivations at play. You’re not the president, motivated by
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By Michelle Hutchins, Mendocino County Superintendent of Schools recently read a blog post (“The Risks–Know Them, Avoid Them”) by Erin Bromage, Ph.D., a comparative immunologist and professor of biology at the University of Massachusetts Dartmouth, that explained his formula of how COVID-19 spreads: Successful Infection = Exposure to Virus x Time. After reading his blog I began to worry, once again, not only about what will happen when school resumes this fall, but also about how people will line up against each other: those in favor of distance-learning versus those in favor of returning to the classroom. The COVID-19 pandemic has people choosing sides in a way I could not have predicted, and this polarization is dangerous. When we stop listening to each other and make decisions based on belief rather than on a careful weighing of all the issues, we are far more likely to make bad choices. 18 MendoLakeFamilyLife
Voting by Proxy In our sound-bite, meme-driven world, complex problems don’t fare well. Many people don’t have the interest or the attention span to really understand what’s at stake. Instead, we use a proxy. We say, “I’m with my elected officials, so if they say the pandemic is declining,
The COVID-19 pandemic has people choosing sides in a way I could not have predicted, and this polarization is dangerous. getting re-elected. You’re not a healthcare professional sworn to the Hippocratic oath (i.e., “First, do no harm”). You’re not an economist who uses assumptions to create economic models—assumptions you may know nothing about, let alone agree with. No Good Options As school administrators begin contingency planning for the fall, they are sure to receive criticism from all sides. There are few topics that make us more emotional than our children, and if we believe our children are at risk or getting short shrift, we typically give our school officials an earful. School administrators are in a no-win situation. They must plan for social distancing in facilities that were not designed for it. They must safeguard staff and students, including those most at-risk for the virus, such as employees 65 or older and anyone who is medically
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fragile. They must continue to adhere to state regulations, such as balancing the budget even when tax revenues have plummeted and the need to invest in new technology for distance learning has skyrocketed. They must consider all students, including those with special needs, those without Internet access, and those with other obstacles to learning. I share this to ask for your patience and to remember that schools must deal with trade-offs. For example, one of the benefits of bringing children back to the classroom may be that
As school administrators begin contingency planning for the fall, they are sure to receive criticism from all sides. students will experience a more robust education, better social and emotional health, and more financial security, as their parents go back to work. However, there could be serious downsides. Students may inadvertently share the virus with each other and others they encounter. More people may die. Fear of infection may cause the economy to fall deeper into recession or, worse, cause a steep decline in people’s social, emotional, and financial health. Sadly, we simply do not have enough information to know. We cannot predict the future. All we can do is extrapolate from the information we have and learn from those that go before us, including schools around the world that are not on summer vacation. www.mendolakefamilylife.com
School administrators are not the only ones forced to make decisions that cannot possibly please everyone. On June 16, 2020, the non-partisan news outlet CalMatters.org published an article titled, “‘Things have gotten ugly’—Pandemic Pushback Drives Health Directors to Quit.” In it, reports of death threats to public health officers are cited as one of the reasons so many California health officers have resigned or retired in recent months. Kat DeBurgh, executive director of the Health Officers Association of California, said, “Health officers are always there working in the background to protect communities from communicable disease. This is the first time I’ve seen this level of animosity.” She continued, “Health officers all over the state are feeling tremendous pressure, not just the expected pressures of working really hard to stop this virus. We’ve never seen this level of public comment becoming threatening, a personal attack, a questioning of a health officer’s motivation.” Seek to Understand As this pandemic evolves, we continue to learn more about how it spreads, who is at risk, and what treatments or actions can slow or stop its transmission. Before you judge those responsible for making hard choices, seek to understand their position. If appropriate, get involved in the process. Share your thoughts, preferably without malice. ¶
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“Children who’ve been given autonomy at home in developing preferences and making meaningful choices,” Kropp says, “are able to transfer this skill to the school setting, thereby exerting confidence in making wise choices within the classroom setting.”
A Garden of Kids Help Children Prepare for Kindergarten
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here are few moments more exciting to kids than the first day of kindergarten. It represents the day when children officially become “big kids.” How do you prepare them for that day and all the things they’re supposed to learn in kindergarten? Here’s what the experts say. Teach independence. Kids are expected to be able to do many things on their own by the time they start kindergarten. Tracy Galuski, a professor of early childhood development and education, says that kids should be able to dress themselves, including putting on their shoes and putting on, taking off, and hanging up their coats. They should also be able to use the bathroom on their own and wash their hands afterwards (without reminders), as well as unpack their lunches and wipe their faces after they’ve eaten. These skills, Galuski
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says, will take your kids “from the coatroom to the lunchroom and beyond.” It’s a good idea to spend the summer before kindergarten helping your children to practice them. Promote autonomy. Work on your kids’ ability to make good choices. Merete Kropp, an experienced kindergarten teacher and expert on child development, says that kids should be able to make many choices. This includes choosing among different activities in the classroom and friends on the playground.
Assign chores. A way to make your kids more independent and autonomous is to assign them household chores. Charity Ferreira of GreatSchools.org, an education think tank, says that parents should give their kids chores, such as setting the
Make reading an important part of kids’ lives before they start school. table before dinner, folding the laundry, and tidying up around the house. “These types of activities,” Ferreira says, “will automatically transfer over into the classroom and help your child feel successful and comfortable.” Build self-confidence. It’s one thing to have certain skills; it’s quite another to have the confidence to show those skills in front of classmates. Amie Bettencourt, a child psychologist, says that demystifying kindergarten, explaining to kids what will happen there, can help children feel more confident. She suggests that parents spend time before kindergarten starts talking to their kids about what the school day will be like. Organize playdates. Organizing lots of playdates over the summer is another way to help children develop self-confidence. Many schools distribute class contact lists before
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the school year starts. If you receive such a list, set up playdates with some of your kids’ future classmates. That way, when your kids walk into class on the first day of school, they’ll see some familiar faces. “A lot of what makes kindergarten a tough transition,” Ferreira says, “is that kids suddenly find themselves in a big group all day long. The more social skills kids have, the easier it’ll be for them to concentrate on learning.”
child transition to the school routine.” She suggests that parents create a fixed schedule for when to wake the kids up in the morning and put them to bed at night. Bettencourt adds that
Create routine. In kindergarten, kids are expected to be able to follow the school routine. Help them prepare for that kind of structure with a clearly explained schedule at home. As Ferreira says, “Following a consistent routine helps your child know what to expect and when. This will help your
the nightly routine should include a predictable order of activities: “Take a bath, put on pajamas, brush teeth, read favorite story or sing favorite song, and get a goodnight hug or kiss.”
A way to make your kids more independent and autonomous is to assign them household chores.
Read books. Kindergarteners learn a lot just by listening to the teacher reading aloud. So make reading an
important part of kids’ lives before they start school. “Get your child a library card, take her to the library to check out books, and be sure to read to your child every day,” Galuski says. Acknowledge feelings. While you prepare your kids for all the exciting new things they’ll learn in kindergarten, also acknowledge any unease they may experience. Melanie Dale, the author of several books on parenting, says that parents should let their kids express their feelings: “If they say they’re nervous, rather than say, ‘Don’t be nervous,’ ask them why they’re nervous and validate that feeling. Share a time when you were nervous and how it worked out.” ¶ Tanni Haas, Ph.D., is a communications professor.
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Dictionary.com Available at: Apple App Store; Google Play. If there’s one thing all kids need for their schoolwork, it’s a dictionary. Gone are the days of the paperbound tome. If you want kids to learn the joy of looking up new words, download Dictionary.com. With more than two million definitions and synonyms, it’s the largest dictionary app in English. Its helpful features include voice search and audio pronunciations. The former allows users to look up a word even if they don’t know the correct spelling of it, while the latter teaches users how to properly pronounce words. Duolingo Available at: Apple App Store; Google Play. Most schools across the 22 MendoLakeFamilyLife
country require students to learn a language other than English. Duolingo, which offers lessons in more than 35 major languages, is a great supplement to the foreign language instruction your kids receive at school. The lessons are divided into bit-sized modules that help students practice specific skills. Students can assess how much they’ve learned as they go along or when they’ve completed a module. The Homework App Available at: Apple App Store. Homework! The thing kids dread the most after a long day at school. But it doesn’t have to be that way. The award-winning Homework App makes it easy for them to stay on top of all of their tasks. They can view their assignments by day, month, and
Moment—Screen Time Tracker Available at: Apple App Store; Google Play. (Note: The name of the app in the Apple App Store is Moment—Screen Time Control.) One of kids’ biggest distractions, especially when they’re doing homework, is the constant buzzing of their phones. Moment— Screen Time Tracker helps them withstand the temptation to constantly check their devices by tracking how much time they spend on their phones every day. More importantly, it sets daily limits on their screen time, using reminders to alert them when they’re getting close to the amount. Kids can also see how many times they’re picking up their phones and which apps they use the most. The answers can be very revealing! Photomath Available at: Apple App Store; Google Play. Some students find math easy, others very difficult. They’d all find Photomath a great study tool. All they need to do is take a picture of a math problem with their phones, and the app will automatically show step-by-step instructions on how to solve the problem. The app has a built-in calculator and can even understand hand-written math problems. Obviously, they should try to solve the problems themselves first and then check their answers against the app. ¶ Tanni Haas is a communications professor.
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Crocamoles Ingredients • 1 avocado • 1 tablespoon of cilantro, minced • 1 clove of garlic, grated • 2 lime wedges • Salt • 4 slices of cucumber • Baby carrots cut into triangles • Edible candy eyes • Chips • Baby carrots or your favorite veggies for dipping Instructions 1. Scoop out avocado. Make sure the avocado skin retains its shape, so that it can serve as the guacamole holder. 2. Mix and mash avocado with cilantro, garlic, lime juice, and salt until well combined. 3. Carefully scoop this mixture back into the avocado skin until each half is filled. 4. At the narrow top of the filled avocado skin, make eyes using cucumber slices and edible candy eyes. To make teeth, put carrot triangles around the edge of the wider, bottom part of the skin (see photo). 5. Serve with veggies and chips. Serves: 2 July 2020 www.mendolakefamilylife.com
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n an attempt to break the deafening silence during breakfast, I began a conversation.
“So I saw a meme . . .” Laughter erupted from my twin teens. “It’s pronounced meem, not mehm.” My teen daughter corrected me. (Just for the record—I’m not alone. There is an entire article written about how to pronounce the word.) I didn’t let laughter or mispronunciation deter me. If I did, I would never communicate with my teens. “Anyway, as I was saying, I saw a meme that said, ‘If some YouTube star could create a Clean Your Room Challenge or even a Put Your Clothes in the Hamper Challenge that would be awesome.’ What do 26 MendoLakeFamilyLife
you think? Are you interested in taking her up on her idea?” Eyes rolled. “Yeah, whatever Mom.” My twins may not be up for the challenge, so I’m going to put the call out to the rest of the entrepreneur teens out there. Take the meme and run with it. Here are some ideas. Clean Your Room Military Style Challenge Actor: Military drill sergeant Opening Scene: I suggest a ‘”before” scene of a messy room. My daughter might provide the setting. Her room has all the essentials: clothes on the floor, drawers left open, and, of course, an unmade bed. Challenge: Get your room clean enough to pass a military drill sergeant’s inspection.
Actor: Physical trainer. I would recommend Sean T from the Insanity workouts. He really knows how to whip people into shape. Opening Scene: Again, feel free to use my house. You can take your pick of bedrooms or bathrooms. Both boast a mountain of clothes on the floor. Challenge: Place all clothes in the laundry hamper in fewer than five seconds without allowing any to touch the floor. Training: Since this is a tough one and requires some strength training, Sean T would need to create a full workout plan, including lunges and arm extensions. End Scene: Sean T runs his stopwatch while the participant (again, I volunteer my daughter) completes a set of challenging obstacle courses involving different-sized hampers and a variety of clothes. This should be enough to get the ball rolling. I have plenty of other ideas, such as Cook Your Own Meal Challenge or Do Your Own Laundry Challenge, but I don’t want to overwhelm you. Now, if you will excuse me, I have to go pick up some clothes from the floor. Find Cheryl Maguire on Twitter @ CherylMaguire05.
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