Marina Middle School Update

We miss you and hope you are doing well!

SFUSD Schools Closed until May 1st & No Google Classroom this week for Spring Break

SFUSD has chosen to continue school closures until May 1st. If you would like to be updated on SFUSD news and info, you can follow them on Twitter HERE , Facebook HERE , or continue to check out the SFUSD website for updates and resources.

Tax day extended to July 15th. Go here for more info

Please take a moment to fill out this Family Support Survey to let us know how we can best support you and your family in this time.

Google Classroom Info

No Google Classroom this week Students will not be assigned class work during this week of Spring Break. They can expect work when online classes resume next week, April 6th. If you need to download GoogleClassroom, check out the tutorial video HERE .

Read below to see SFUSD's Distance Learning Plan for the next few weeks.

Need help keeping your students engaged and thinking? Click HERE to find resources on how your student can keep focused and learning while at home, as well as ideas on how to help and support them in their learning.

SF Libraries Closed SF libraries closed over the weekend, but our Librarian Ms. Campbell made an awesome online library resource for students to use while at home. Click HERE to check it out!

Additional Home Learning Resources Tips for Homeschooling Educational Activities 10 Great Websites for Middle School Students Parenting Resources 100 Resources for Middle Schoolers

San Francisco Community Workers have created this extensive list of resources for students and families. Click here to access it!

Free Meal/Food Services for Students

Free Meals Locations This week, over 6000 students received 18,000 meals! Thank you to our service workers making sure students have food! More sites for free meals!   Student Nutrition Services is now serving free meals at 20 sites across San Francisco, including Treasure Island. Thanks to a generous funder, we are also now providing supper, which means families can access breakfast, lunch, and supper at all 20 sites. More details:  sfusd.edu/schoolfood . You can click HERE for additional resources to food pantries and meal services.

Statement from SFUSD regarding free meals: "The San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) will continue to provide nutritious meals to all students who need them during the temporary closure of schools.

The Marina PTSA created a video about Social Media Safety and how to help support your student best while they navigate the online world. Watch it HERE

Child Care Eligibility Click HERE for info on SFUSD's Free Child Care for low-income families and health-workers. If you believe that you meet one of the following qualifications and did not receive the invitation, please complete this form .

Note from Principal Daws Hello Everyone If you are feeling the same way I am ...it is all about re organizing and cleaning and projects at home. Not exactly what I thought I would be doing for spring break... I thought I would post some links for you from Beacon and a little of what we are doing in preparation for online school when break is over. While schools are temporarily closed, SFUSD is working to provide access to technology for students in need , to the greatest extent possible, to support the continuity of learning. The district will loan Chromebooks to SFUSD students in grades 3-12 who do not have access to a computer during the day at home to support distance learning.  All devices will be on loan to families and will need to be returned to SFUSD when the district reopens . There is a limit of one device per student. How to borrow a device during Spring break : Students who have not received a device from their school site will need to complete SFUSD’s Distance Learning Device Request form, and can pick up a Chromebook during Spring Break at one of our centralized pickups starting on Tuesday, March 31 from 11 am to 3:30 pm with a staggered schedule based on the student’s last name. Ginny Daws

Mental Health Resources and home activities for students

Mental Health Resources Many people react differently during times of crisis and uncertainty. It is extremely important to take care of yourself physically and mentally, especially during this moment in history. Taking care of your mental health during Coronavirus Mental and Physical Health Resources in SF Resources for Youth Crisis and Suicidal Thoughts

Activities and Ideas Check out these links to see different activities and ideas that students can do while spending extended amounts of time at home. Positive YouTube Content Creativity inspiration and ideas PUPPIES! Mike Rober ProfessorLive (Basketball) Learn Something New Fun, Indoor Educational Activities At Home Science Projects https://coolmompicks.com/blog/2015/01/26/educational-activities-for-kids-indoors/ Scratch - Coding Software Comcast Increases Support and Service

KAHOOT Lunch Break! We had a great time playing Kahoot Trivia on Friday! We will continue to let you know when we have lunch hang outs and what activity we will be doing on Zoom! Let us know what other activities you think would be fun!

GET ACTIVE! Home workouts from the YMCA Participate in out Virtual Presidio Trail Run 

Coronavirus Information and Resources Go to the link HERE to learn about symptoms, safety precautions, and updates about the coronavirus. You can also text COVID19SF to 888777 for live updates on your phone.

For New Students Registering for Marina Middle If you have a child registering for Marina Middle School, you will be receiving letters this week with the chosen school and registration details. You can go to the Marina Website HERE for more info on how to complete the process.

If you have any questions or need additional help, you can respond to this email. Thank you for understanding and we hope that you have a safe and smart three weeks.