  With sheltering in place and social distancing guidelines in effect, many schools closed and some childcare options unavailable, many children are spending more time at home than usual. Here are some great family-oriented art activities to ease children’s fears and anxiety as well as keep them actively engaged during this time. Process Art to Help Ease Childhood Anxiety Process art is open-ended, totally driven by the child and can alleviate anxiety about the Covid-19 virus. Your child may wish to work with pencil, crayons, paint or other materials with few expectations on the end result.   Stained Glass with Sidewalk Chalk You can make this chalk art design by placing tape on the ground in fun geometric designs. Let the kids make it by giving each child a long strip of painters tape and letting them make the next line...jump in if they need a little direction or help. Next, give them different colors of sidewalk chalk ...the more the merrier. Then, let each child color a square until you have a beautiful stained glass chalk design. This is chalk art at its finest.  Painting with Nature Go on a nature walk with your child and collect “natural paintbrushes”: twigs, stems, leaves, etc. Place these in a tray. Make a paint tray with various paints. Give your child a long piece of paper and watch him/her explore and create. In addition to the above activities, there are many other activity ideas for kids during Covid-19 at: https://blog.chocchildrens.org/activity-ideas-for-kids-during-covid-19/ This article was prepared by:
Eva Postma, MOTAL Board Member Museum of Teaching and Learning www.motal.org Email not displaying correctly? View it in your browser
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 Earth Week is a good time to take time out from your usual activities to appreciate our very special planet. Open a window or step outside to enjoy the earth, the sky, the water, the weather, and (perhaps) the sunshine. You may have heard people refer to our Earth as a “big blue marble.” It certainly does look blue from outer space because over 70%--almost ¾-- of the earth is covered by water. It also looks like a marble because it is so small in relation to the vast universe that surrounds us.
This week our guest teacher and MOTAL board member, Eva Postma, chose activities to share with our Museum of Teaching and Learning audience. I have selected two activities that I think are both fun and creative as well as educational. Both are from one of my favorite sites, CuriOdyssey.org. Complete directions may be found there. Remember, young children need adult supervision to be safe! 1. How to Create Art from Natural Objects This is an artistic project designed to help us observe and appreciate the natural environment. Using only materials that you see on the ground from a living plant, rocks, etc., your family member can create ephemeral works of art that are meant to be washed or blown away by the weather. All you will need is your creativity and a camera, a drawing, or your memory to make a record of the interesting results. 2. How to Make a Solar Oven (link) This oven is designed to collect heat energy from sunlight. This is a way to capture sunlight and use it in a non-polluting way to warm your food. You will need: Cardboard box. A shoebox or pizza box would be fine. Black paper or markers Aluminum foil Plastic wrap Newspapers or packing paper Sharp scissors Again, please go to the website https://curiodyssey.org/ for construction directions.  During these uncertain times, we are staying "Safer at Home" while still making an IMPACT in the community.
These uncertain times have impacted the families that need us most. To help our Club families, we provide healthy meals 3 days a week. As SAFETY with distancing is important, families drive thru to receive a pre-packaged breakfast and lunch. These are the same healthy meals our Club kids receive during the school year. "This is a resource our families need MORE than EVER!".-Mike Lozano, Area Director Week 1:
 5G mobile networks DO NOT spread COVID-19. Viruses cannot travel on radio waves/mobile networks.COVID-19 is spreading in many countries that do not have 5G mobile networks.
COVID-19 is spread through respiratoatry droplets when an infected person coughs, sneezes or speaks. People can also be infected by touching a contaminated surface and then their eyes, mouth or nose. Exposing yourself to the sun or to temperatures higher than 25C degrees DOES NOT prevent the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). You can catch COVID-19, no matter how sunny or hot the weather is. Countries with hot weather have reported cases of COVID-19. To protect yourself, make sure you clean your hands frequently and thoroughly and avoid touching your eyes, mouth, and nose. You can recover from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19). Catching the new coronavirus DOES NOT mean you will have it for life. Most of the people who catch COVID-19 can recover and eliminate the virus from their bodies. If you catch the disease, make sure you treat your symptoms. If you have cough, fever, and difficulty breathing, seek medical care early – but call your health facility by telephone first. Most patients recover thanks to supportive care. Being able to hold your breath for 10 seconds or more without coughing or feeling discomfort DOES NOT mean you are free from the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) or any other lung disease. The most common symptoms of COVID-19 are dry cough, tiredness and fever. Some people may develop more severe forms of the disease, such as pneumonia. The best way to confirm if you have the virus producing COVID-19 disease is with a laboratory test. You cannot confirm it with this breathing exercise, which can even be dangerous. Drinking alcohol does not protect you against COVID-19 and can be dangerousFrequent or excessive alcohol consumption can increase your risk of health problems. COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in areas with hot and humid climates From the evidence so far, the COVID-19 virus can be transmitted in ALL AREAS, including areas with hot and humid weather. Regardless of climate, adopt protective measures if you live in, or travel to an area reporting COVID-19. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose. Download and share graphic Cold weather and snow CANNOT kill the new coronavirus. There is no reason to believe that cold weather can kill the new coronavirus or other diseases. The normal human body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the external temperature or weather. The most effective way to protect yourself against the new coronavirus is by frequently cleaning your hands with alcohol-based hand rub or washing them with soap and water. Download and share the graphic Taking a hot bath does not prevent the new coronavirus disease. Taking a hot bath will not prevent you from catching COVID-19. Your normal body temperature remains around 36.5°C to 37°C, regardless of the temperature of your bath or shower. Actually, taking a hot bath with extremely hot water can be harmful, as it can burn you. The best way to protect yourself against COVID-19 is by frequently cleaning your hands. By doing this you eliminate viruses that may be on your hands and avoid infection that could occur by then touching your eyes, mouth, and nose. Download and share the graphic The new coronavirus CANNOT be transmitted through mosquito bites. To date there has been no information nor evidence to suggest that the new coronavirus could be transmitted by mosquitoes. The new coronavirus is a respiratory virus which spreads primarily through droplets generated when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through droplets of saliva or discharge from the nose. To protect yourself, clean your hands frequently with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Also, avoid close contact with anyone who is coughing and sneezing. Download and share the graphic Are hand dryers effective in killing the new coronavirus? No. Hand dryers are not effective in killing the 2019-nCoV. To protect yourself against the new coronavirus, you should frequently clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water. Once your hands are cleaned, you should dry them thoroughly by using paper towels or a warm air dryer. Download and share the graphic Can an ultraviolet disinfection lamp kill the new coronavirus? UV lamps should not be used to sterilize hands or other areas of skin as UV radiation can cause skin irritation. Download and share the graphic How effective are thermal scanners in detecting people infected with the new coronavirus? Thermal scanners are effective in detecting people who have developed a fever (i.e. have a higher than normal body temperature) because of infection with the new coronavirus. However, they cannot detect people who are infected but are not yet sick with fever. This is because it takes between 2 and 10 days before people who are infected become sick and develop a fever. Download and share the graphic Can spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body kill the new coronavirus? No. Spraying alcohol or chlorine all over your body will not kill viruses that have already entered your body. Spraying such substances can be harmful to clothes or mucous membranes (i.e. eyes, mouth). Be aware that both alcohol and chlorine can be useful to disinfect surfaces, but they need to be used under appropriate recommendations. Download and share the graphic Do vaccines against pneumonia protect you against the new coronavirus? No. Vaccines against pneumonia, such as pneumococcal vaccine and Haemophilus influenza type B (Hib) vaccine, do not provide protection against the new coronavirus. The virus is so new and different that it needs its own vaccine. Researchers are trying to develop a vaccine against 2019-nCoV, and WHO is supporting their efforts. Although these vaccines are not effective against 2019-nCoV, vaccination against respiratory illnesses is highly recommended to protect your health. Download and share the graphic Can regularly rinsing your nose with saline help prevent infection with the new coronavirus? No. There is no evidence that regularly rinsing the nose with saline has protected people from infection with the new coronavirus. There is some limited evidence that regularly rinsing nose with saline can help people recover more quickly from the common cold. However, regularly rinsing the nose has not been shown to prevent respiratory infections. Download and share the graphic Can eating garlic help prevent infection with the new coronavirus? Garlic is a healthy food that may have some antimicrobial properties. However, there is no evidence from the current outbreak that eating garlic has protected people from the new coronavirus. Download and share the graphic Does the new coronavirus affect older people, or are younger people also susceptible? People of all ages can be infected by the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV). Older people, and people with pre-existing medical conditions (such as asthma, diabetes, heart disease) appear to be more vulnerable to becoming severely ill with the virus. WHO advises people of all ages to take steps to protect themselves from the virus, for example by following good hand hygiene and good respiratory hygiene. Download and share the graphic Are antibiotics effective in preventing and treating the new coronavirus? No, antibiotics do not work against viruses, only bacteria. The new coronavirus (2019-nCoV) is a virus and, therefore, antibiotics should not be used as a means of prevention or treatment. However, if you are hospitalized for the 2019-nCoV, you may receive antibiotics because bacterial co-infection is possible. Download and share the graphic Are there any specific medicines to prevent or treat the new coronavirus? To date, there is no specific medicine recommended to prevent or treat the new coronavirus (2019-nCoV). However, those infected with the virus should receive appropriate care to relieve and treat symptoms, and those with severe illness should receive optimized supportive care. Some specific treatments are under investigation, and will be tested through clinical trials. WHO is helping to accelerate research and development efforts with a range or partners. Download and share the graphic Thursday, April 9 at 10 AM
Would you like information on emergency funding, loans, survival tips, and more for Orange County Organizations impacted by CoVID-19? Or just want to hear some uplifting stories of how other organizations are turning crisis into opportunity? Join us for this FREE workshop Zoom Meeting: Hosted by: · Zoot Velasco, Director of The Gianneschi Center for Nonprofits · Victoria Torres, Director of Community Impact, Samueli FoundationSamueli Foundation & The Anaheim Hive With Presentations by: · Mike Daniel, Director of The Small Business Development Center · Taryn Palumbo, Executive Director of OC Grantmakers This G3X talk will provide information on: · Emergency funding · Emergency Loans through SBA · Survival tips · And great stories of others in Orange County who are reinventing themselves to get through the crisis. To register to go to Eventbrite More Resources for OC Orgs: OneOC has created a Resource Library to give nonprofits, volunteers and community partners a place to find legislative updates, funding and volunteer opportunities, and an ever-evolving collection of resources as we work together to respond to COVID-19. In addition, OneOC has created a Nonprofit Support Network for you to collaborate, share resources, and connect with peer organizations. Zoom G3X- AB5 Lecture! Tuesday, April 14 at 9 AM To Register MORE ON OUR G3X LECTURES New 501(c)3(b)(s) Podcast The "Pay Inequity" BS This rebroadcast examines a Bureau of Labor Statistics study done in 2012 and 2016, showing that public benefit corporations have pay equity with for-profit corporations dispelling that old myth that we make less. We talk to the BLS researcher who did the study. Listen Now JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA In an effort to control the amount of work we have to do in a small office, we are concentrating our efforts on 3 feeds for our social media: LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube along with our successful podcast, 501(c)3(b)(s). Please consider following us on these feeds by clicking the links of each feed listed here or join our LinkedIn Group! From the Gianneschi Center for Nonprofit Research At California State University Fullerton Mihaylo College of Business & Economics Zoot Velasco, Director  The City of Fullerton is closely monitoring the coronavirus outbreak. Orange County has declared a local emergency and a local health emergency to prepare for COVID-19, commonly known as novel coronavirus.
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Senators have passed a $2 trillion coronavirus stimulus package that includes $13.5 billion in dedicated funding to shore up K-12 education budgets, as well as additional aid for student nutrition and child-care services. It also gives U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos new waiver power to grant states and schools flexibility under the main federal K-12 law.
The $13.5 billion earmarked for K-12 schools is included in the bill's Education Stabilization Fund, which also contains $14.25 billion for higher education, and $3 billion for governors to use at their discretion to assist K-12 and higher education as they deal with the fallout from the virus. The legislation also states that any state or school district getting money from the stabilization fund "shall to the greatest extent practicable, continue to pay its employees and contractors during the period of any disruptions or closures related to coronavirus." In addition, the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act, passed by the Senate on Wednesday by a vote of 96-0, would provide the following funding:
Fullerton School DistrictDuring schools closures due to COVID-19, FREE MEALS shall be offered to children 18 years of age and under. The free meals include breakfast and lunch. Students may pick up the free (grab & go) meals at any of our high schools, (Buena Park HS, Fullerton HS, La Habra HS, La Vista/La Sierra HS, Sonora HS, Sunny Hills HS and Troy HS). Free meals will be available near the snack bars, or staff will be set up at the school parking lots to hand out the meals. SERVING TIMES: 10:00 AM TO 12:00 PM Monday-Friday Please contact us with any questions at 714-870-2821 or email us at FoodServices@fjuhsd.org  |
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