Hello, Family,
The following are some resources and info to assist as many of you are home with your kids maybe wondering what to do in terms of schooling.
Here are a few tips to help you get started with your at home learning plan:
- Create a schedule (children strive in an environment that has consistency and routine)
- Set up a work space for your child to work (free of distractions)
- Set clear expectations for what you want completed each day (decide what assignments should be completed each day)
- Make it fun! (Everything doesn’t have to be paper and pencil, learning can happen from everyday items in your house. Use beans, snacks, fruit, cereal, etc to change things up when learning math, reading, science, etc)
- Enjoy the time to learn together (For many of us we will be learning right alongside our children, take this time to enjoy the opportunity to teach and learn with your child.)
- Smile!! Stay encouraged parents, we are all in this together!
Remember each school district has provided resources to help you with engaging lessons for your children to complete. If it has not already been sent out, it is coming.
FOOD
TEXT “FINDFOOD” to 1-888-976-2232 to locate a food bank or food pantry near you.
Dekalb County Schools Food Distribution for Students
Public Schools Resources
Dekalb Public Schools (2021)
MORE RESOURCES
GOVERNMENT
Stimulus Package Info:
https://www.nytimes.com/article/coronavirus-stimulus-package-questions-answers.html
New Federal Tax Deadline July 15th:
https://www.wsj.com/articles/u-s-extends-individual-tax-filing-deadline-to-july-15-11584713903
Ga State Tax Deadline July 15th:
Halting federal student loan payments and interest for 60 days:
www.politico.com/amp/news/2020/03/20/trump-coronavirus-student-loan-payments-139056
US Federal Gov Unemployment:
https://www.dol.gov/newsroom/releases/eta/eta20200312-0
Georgia News on Unemployment for Employers & Employees:
Georgia Unemployment Application:
UTILITIES & BILLS
Georgia Rental Assistance Program
Georgia Rental Assistance (2021)
Mortgage relief news:
No Atlanta Evictions for Next 60 Days:
Just Shelter: List of organizations working hard to preserve affordable housing and prevent eviction
https://justshelter.org/community-resources/
List of Banks Offering to Help Customers:
https://www.aba.com/about-us/press-room/industry-response-coronavirus
Comcast: No disconnects. Free hotspots. Low-income households get 2 months free service
https://corporate.comcast.com/covid-19
AT&T: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees. Unlimited data
https://about.att.com/pages/COVID-19.html
Verizon: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees
https://www.verizon.com/about/news/update-verizon-serve-customers-covid-19
Sprint: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees. Unlimited data
https://www.sprint.com/en/landings/covid-19.html
T Mobile: No disconnects for 60 days, waiving late payment fees. Unlimited data
https://www.t-mobile.com/brand/ongoing-updates-covid-19
Georgia Power: No disconnects
Atlanta Watershed: Suspending all water shut offs during this time
https://www.atlantawatershed.org/customer-service/
Auto Insurance Companies: A lot of companies giving percentages off auto insurance during April and May
MEDICAL
Guide to Coronavirus for Cancer Patients
Older adults with cancer and chronic illness have the highest risk for developing severe complications from COVID-19. Knowing how to prepare and protect yourself against the virus could make all the difference for you and your family.
Lung Cancer
SPECIFIC INDUSTRY FUNDS
The Giving Kitchen: For food service workers needing financial assistance
Creator Fund: Freelancers/Creators, get up to $500 to help with groceries, medical bills, housing, etc
MISCELLANEOUS
Old Fourth Distillery: giving away free hand sanitizer during their business hours. Bring your own container and make a donation
U-haul: 1 free month storage units for students needing to move asap
FREE MEDIA & ENTERTAINMENT
Scholastic: Free education for Pre K – grade 6+
Adobe Photoshop: Free for students until May
Adobe Creative Cloud: People with Adobe can get 2 months free
NASA Media Library:
https://www.diyphotography.net/nasa-makes-entire-media-library-publicly-accessible-copyright-free/
Peloton Workout App: Free 90 day trial
https://www.theverge.com/2020/3/16/21182267/peloton-workout-app-trial-at-home-subscription
Free books, movies, software, music, etc:
Free Ivy League courses:
https://www.freecodecamp.org/news/ivy-league-free-online-courses-a0d7ae675869/
Free Online Museum Tours:
https://www.travelandleisure.com/attractions/museums-galleries/museums-with-virtual-tours
Free National Park Tours:
https://www.travelandleisure.com/trip-ideas/national-parks/virtual-national-parks-tours
No Entrance fees to National Parks:
https://www.cnn.com/2020/03/18/politics/national-parks-service-coronavirus/index.html
NPR: Free virtual concerts
Paris Opera: Free live performances
Center of Puppetry Arts: Free tours and performances
https://puppet.org/center-for-puppetry-arts-home/
Might Could Studiomates: 1 month free trial
https://might-could.com/studiomates/
Download Free Coloring Books:
http://www.openculture.com/2019/02/download-free-coloring-books-from-113-museums.html