CALWORKS KID'S KORNER!
Thanksgiving edition
NOVEMBER ...
My thoughts,
a quick self-reflection. Creating these newsletters, has given me the opportunity to look beyond the typical holiday traditions that are depicted throughout our society on TV shows, internet, advertisements and through conversation with others. Below are links to access readings for you, as well as book ideas for you and child(ren) that you should be able to find at your local Library, which I very much look forward to reading to my kids this month.
Teaching Thanksgiving in a Socially Responsible Way
- LEARNING FOR JUSTICE
*you can view the article here
NOVEMBER 10, 2015
Some other sites to check out:
Thanksgiving Mourning
In this activity, students will explore the perspectives of two Native American authors about the meaning of the Thanksgiving holiday and then write journal entries.
- LEARNING FOR JUSTICE
https://www.learningforjustice.org/classroom-resources/lessons/thanksgiving-mourning
Duck for Turkey Day
GRACIAS: The Thanksgiving Turkey
This heartwarming tale will inspire readers to give thanks for family, community, and friendship.
Molly's Pilgrim
THANK YOU, OMU!
When the aroma of Omu's homemade stew fills the air, her neighbors arrive, one by one, for a taste until all is gone except for her generous spirit.
FRY BREAD
Using illustrations that show the diversity in Native America and spare poetic text that emphasizes fry bread in terms of provenance, this volume tells the story of a post-colonial food that is a shared tradition for Native American families all across the North American continent. Includes a recipe and an extensive author note that delves into the social ways, foodways, and politics of America's 573 recognized tribes.
1621 A New Look At Thanksgiving
LOTS & LOTS of Thanksgiving themed KID activities...
MOVIE, BLANKETS, CUDDLE TIME!
Can you find all the objects?
Word Scramble
ANSWERS
everyone has to find all of the words as fast as they can. The person who finds the most words when the timer goes off is the winner!
How to Draw a...
MAD LIBS!!
Kid's Thanksgiving activity Placemat
Thanksgiving Dinner Conversation Cards...
Another way to express what you're thankful for...
If you're not napping after all the Thanksgiving turkey, take a walk
WELLNESS CORNER...
WE'D LOVE TO SEE PICTURES OF YOUR KIDS!
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STUDENT KORNER
Litzy Chavez
Litzy is working diligently towards transferring to CSUN to earn a Bachelor's degree and then pursue her law degree through Pepperdine University. Litzy plans to become an immigration and criminal law lawyer.
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Sneak Peak into our OC CalWORKs & Oxnard College Months Ahead...
*OC CalWORKs UPCOMING DATES*
- SCHEDULE your ITP Spring 2022 appointments now!! : Appointments start week of November 8th.
- Next EASEL Workshop is Friday November 19th 9:30am - 11:30am Guest Speaker from NAMI Ventura County.
- The week of November 1st is PRIORITY REGISTRATION for Spring 2022 classes!~.
*OXNARD COLLEGE UPCOMING DATES*
November 11
Veterans Day Holiday: campus closed
November 19*
Last day to drop a semester-length class with a "W"
November 25 - 28
Thanksgiving Holiday: campus closed
December 9 - 15
December 16 - January 9
Winter Break: no classes in session
REMINDERS
- TUTORING ASSISTANCE: If you're in need of Tutoring contact OC CalWORKs to schedule a Tutoring session.
- How to view your DegreeWorks/Educational Plan instructions (you will need to know how to access your Educational plan through MyVCCCD for knowing which classes to register for Spring during the week of November 1st.)
HAPPY THANKSGIVING!!