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This luncheon meeting will be at the Riviera Hills Restaurant, 10200 Fairway Drive, Kelseyville.
Registration begins at 9:30 a.m. The business meeting will be called to order at 10 a.m. Current members are encouraged to bring a potential new member.
At the conclusion of the division’s business, Jamie Bridges of the Lake County Office of Education will describe the credential program offered by the office of education.
Lunch will be served following the program. The menu consists of chicken Marsala, vegetable, salad and rice. Beverages are included. The cost of lunch is $15 plus tip.
A raffle will be held to support the Division’s Scholarship Program. Donated items for the raffle will be accepted and appreciated.
All CalRTA members are invited to attend as well as recently retired teachers, family members or other interested individuals.
This is an opportunity to learn how the California Retired Teachers Association is working to protect the retirement and pensions of California teachers.
In addition the Lake County Division provides scholarships to students, grants to local teachers and supports education in Lake County in numerous other ways.
If you have not been contacted, reservations may be made by calling Gail at 707-278-0233.
Transportation can be arranged for those in need by contacting Gail at the above number.
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“Participating in designing the technology of the 21st Century is a vital part of ensuring our young people can meet the challenges of the future. That’s why I am glad to announce my 2019 Congressional App Challenge, a great competition that gives our students a chance to create content in new and exciting ways,” said Thompson. “Every year I am proud to see the incredible apps our students create and I look forward to seeing this year’s great submissions!”
Applications for the challenge must be submitted by Friday, Nov. 1, 2019.
You can click here to learn more and to submit your application.
Thompson represents California’s Fifth Congressional District, which includes all or part of Contra Costa, Lake, Napa, Solano and Sonoma counties.
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“While safety is a top priority for all students, there are special steps for parents of younger kids and those headed to school for the first time,” said Jennifer Adrio, chief executive officer, American Red Cross Northern California Coastal Region. “Make sure the child knows their phone number, address, how to get in touch with their parents at work, how to get in touch with another trusted adult and how to dial 9-1-1. Teach children not to talk to strangers or accept rides from someone they don’t know.”
SCHOOL BUS SAFETY
If children ride a bus to school, they should plan to get to their bus stop early and stand away from the curb while waiting for the bus to arrive. Cross the street at the corner, obey traffic signals and stay in the crosswalk.
Never dart out into the street or cross between parked cars.
Teach your student to board the bus only after it has come to a complete stop and the driver or attendant has instructed them to get on.
Kids should board their bus only, never an alternate one.
Make sure your student always stays in clear view of the bus driver and never walks behind the bus.
GETTING TO SCHOOL BY CAR, BIKE, ON FOOT
If children go to school in a car, they should always wear a seat belt. Younger children should use car seats or booster seats until the lap-shoulder belt fits properly (typically for children ages 8-12 and over 4’9”), and ride in the back seat until they are at least 13 years old.
If a teenager is going to drive to school, parents should mandate that they use seat belts. Drivers should not text or make calls use their cell phone and should avoid eating or drinking while driving.
Some students ride their bike to school. They should always wear a helmet and ride on the right in the same direction as the traffic is going.
When children are walking to school, they should only cross the street at an intersection, and use a route along which the school has placed crossing guards. Parents should walk young children to school, along with children taking new routes or attending new schools, at least for the first week to ensure they know how to get there safely. Arrange for the kids to walk to school with a friend or classmate.
DRIVERS, SLOW DOWN!
Drivers should be aware that children are out walking or biking to school and slow down, especially in residential areas and school zones. Motorists should know what the yellow and red bus signals mean.
Yellow flashing lights indicate the bus is getting ready to stop and motorists should slow down and be prepared to stop. Red flashing lights and an extended stop sign indicate the bus is stopped and children are getting on or off.
Motorists must stop when they are behind a bus, meeting the bus or approaching an intersection where a bus is stopped. Motorists following or traveling alongside a school bus must also stop until the red lights have stopped flashing, the stop arm is withdrawn, and all children have reached safety. This includes two and four-lane highways.
If physical barriers such as grassy medians, guide rails or concrete median barriers separate oncoming traffic from the bus, motorists in the opposing lanes may proceed without stopping. Do not proceed until all the children have reached a place of safety.
PREPARE FOR EMERGENCIES
Know what the emergency plan is at your child’s school in case a disaster or an unforeseen event occurs. Develop a family emergency plan so everyone will know who to contact and where to go if something happens while children are at school and parents are at work. Details are available at http://redcross.org/prepare .
TAKE A FIRST AID CLASS
The Red Cross First Aid App provides instant access to information on handling the most common first aid emergencies whether it be before, during or after school. Download the app for free by searching for ‘American Red Cross’ in your app store or at http://redcross.org/apps . Learn and practice First Aid and CPR/AED skills by taking a course (http://redcross.org/takeaclass) so you can help save a life.
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Just days after being sworn in, the governor proposed that the California budget provide for two years of community college tuition-free for first-time, full-time students by expanding the California College Promise program.
The Legislature approved the governor’s proposal over the summer, and the governor signed the legislation in June. The 2019-2020 state budget includes $42.6 million to support a second year of free tuition for approximately 33,000 students.
On his first stop, the governor made a surprise visit to a political science class at Cosumnes River College in Sacramento.
“This is real help for students trying to improve their lives and build their future,” said Gov. Newsom. “No one can argue with the fact that the full cost of attending institutions of higher learning is still far too high – both in California and across the country. But by offering two years of community college tuition-free, California is taking a meaningful step toward chipping away at the cost of higher learning for students and their families.”
The California Community Colleges, or CCCs, are the largest system of higher education in the nation, serving roughly one-quarter of the nation’s community college students, or approximately 2.1 million students, and therefore, the largest system of higher education to provide this support.
The CCCs provide basic skills, career education and undergraduate transfer education with 73 districts, 115 colleges and 78 educational centers. In 2017-18, the community colleges awarded more than 96,000 certificates and 160,000 degrees.
The state budget makes historic investments in areas that impact the student experience at community colleges, including $9 million for college students who are homeless or experiencing housing insecurity and $5 million to support veteran resource centers at community colleges.
Additionally, a one-time increase of $4.75 million will support workforce development programs at some community colleges.
Later this week, the governor will visit a community college in Los Angeles to continue promoting the state’s free community college option.