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CalWORKs KID'S KORNER!

January - February 2021

CalWORKsKID'S KORNER!January - February 2021

Dear CalWORKs Family,

Happy New Year 2021!

The start of our new year wasn't the fresh start we had hoped for. Yet, this new year is beginning to fare much better with our new leadership, vaccine distributions and an overall feeling of HOPE for a brighter 4+ years ahead in our country.


Let's keep the faith, while we continue to show empathy and kindness towards one another.


Sincerely,

Holly Mulligan

CalWORKs Counselor

Some Valentines day ideas...

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Starting February 1st...or February 2nd for those like me who forgot it's already February

till Valentine's Day, put a new heart on your kid's door with a reason why you love them!
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Valentine's Day Dancing Hearts Science Experiment for Kids

Directions: Check the website for them by clicking on the picture or title.

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Vday Lunchbox Jokes

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10 Things I LOVE About you

I think I saved this Pinterest pin 2 years ago and even bought the soap and paint, did I complete the project? Nope. But it looks really cool!

Lemme know if you try it! Send pics <3

Yummy to my tum!

Chocolate fondue ideas:

Dip marshmallows, rice kipsies, strawberries, bananas, sponge cake, pretzels, cuties/mandarin oranges, the list is endless!!

Do you need random ideas to keep your kids busy?

Especially with the rain coming, here's some indoor super easy ideas.
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A box, yes a box!!

Give your kid the Amazon box and let their imagine run wild - - is it a spaceship, doghouse, fort?

This particular box was crafted into a dog house, which the dogs didn't even bother with :-)

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50, yes 50 Indoor Activities that are LOW PREP!

Click on the picture or title to check out these activities!
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How do puzzles help kids?

Puzzles are INVALUABLE in the way they help our children and give them so much learning goodness in just a little bitty box.

Click on the picture or title to find out why!

K, now what about things to do outside?

I'm certainly not advertising attending events with groups of people. Each of the below pictures, we carried our masks in our pocket and put masks on when anyone walked near/by us.
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If you can get out, take a hike, no pun intended!

Here's a shot from our Chumash Hike. Quick 1-hour round-trip, with cool artifacts to see along the way.

We happened to see a snake, first time ever on a hike seeing one. This one must've just eaten, because it was sluggish and slithering super slowly.

Keep your eyes peeled!

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Hidden gem at Silver Strand beach in Oxnard

Okay so I've been going to Silver Strand beach since high school, my friend told me about the wall of murals at the very end of the beach. Not only that, this mural depicts the ship wreck that you can actually see by looking over the rocks edge! My kids were in awe of this site!
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"Do you want to build a snowman?"

We found a completely isolated area in Wrightwood to sled, build a snowman and ended it off with a family snowball fight. Mommy & Daddy WON!

HELPFUL TIPS FOR YOUR SNOW DAY

Sharing what I've learned from the last time we went to the snow:


  1. Organize everything the night before. Like put everything by the front door.
  2. BUT, make sure you have the necessities ahead of time, NOT the night before.
  3. Fill your gas tank up the night before too.
  4. Leave the house by 7:00am/7:30am, Frazier Park turns away non-residents, when it becomes too crowded. Wrightwood runs out of the $5.00 day passes by 10:15am, then you'll have to buy the $25 yearly pass, because you drove all the way up there and you want to play in the snow! The store opens at 10:00am. SO MY POINT IS, LEAVE THE HOUSE EARLY.
  5. WHAT YOU'LL NEED:
  • Snow chains, most likely Caltrans won't have you install them, they just wanna know you have them for an in-case type situation.
  • Mittens (better than gloves, you can scoop up snow real good)
  • Snow pants, water-resistant jacket, snow boots or rain-boots with warm socks
  • Beanie and possibly a scarf - bring it just in case (all this stuff can be borrowed from friends, family OR purchased cheaply on FB Marketplace) - I am not telling you where to buy your items, it is merely an inexpensive way to go AND kids grow out of stuff fast!
  • A sled. They jack up the prices at those mountain snow stores, so do yourself a favor and buy ahead of time.
  • A chair or a water-proof blanket, because you're gonna get tired hiking up and down that hill with the sled. Relax at some point with your hot-chocolate...
  • HOT CHOCOLATE - bring a huge thermos or stainless steel LARGE cup to hold enough for you and the family
  • Lunch AND Snacks, you'll probably be there 3-hours, you're gonna get hungry
  • Change of clothes and blankets, I promise your drive home will be heavenly, because you won't be freezing in your wet winter clothes
  • SAVE snacks and possibly hot chocolate for the ride home! Everyone's gonna be hungry. Or better yet, stop at McDonald's, because their hot-chocolate is BOMB.

Send OC CalWORKs pics, please. We wanna see your family fun!!

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So, where do you go for snow?

Wrightwood: 2 hours away, heading towards Big Bear, where Mt. High is located. This picture is from Wrightwood on Sunday February 2nd.

SEE PICS BELOW FOR MORE DETAILS.


Frazier Park: 1.5 hours away, down the Grapevine. Sometimes the Grapevine is closed, so look online at: http://www.frazmtn.com/fmcoc/snowcond.htm

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Facebook page Wrightwood Snowplay

this is where the locals will post snow conditions and any essential info you'll want to know, before heading up.
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Facebook page Mountain Hardware

this is where you buy the $5.00 day pass, remember I said to leave your house early? Welp, they open at 10:00am and there's a line. Don't get in a pinch like us and pay the $25 year parking pass. I guess that means we're going to Wrightwood at least 5 times this year to make-up the cost.
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Mountain Hardware info continued...

DO NOT, I repeat DO NOT attempt to park without a parking pass, the lady at the grocery store 2 doors down from Mountain Hardware (we had to go there to get that expensive parking pass) said the rangers are giving out tickets like candy. Those were her words, not mine.

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SNEAK PEAK INTO OUR CALWORKS MONTH...

We hope your Spring 2021 semester is going well! Reach out to CW staff, if you need any assistance or have questions.


EASEL Workshops:

See you via Zoom THIS Friday; February 5th 9:30am -11am.

"Starting the Semester Right! Wellness Check-In" with Linda Martinez-Truax

(Email was sent to YOU by Katy on Monday morning. Check your emails!!)


Adding/Dropping classes:

FIRST speak with your CalWORKs Counselor, BEFORE making any class change. Email occalworks@vcccd.edu to setup an appointment.


Tutoring: don't wait until it's too late to get tutoring!

via Zoom can be accessed on the OC website > LLRC page

https://www.oxnardcollege.edu/departments/student-services/tutoring-learning-resources


*OXNARD COLLEGE UPCOMING DATES*

February 11 *

Last day to apply for pass/no pass for a semester-length class


February 12 - 15

Presidents’ Day Holiday: campus closed (no Sat. classes 2/15)


March 4 @ noon

Graduation & Certificate Petition Deadline

* IF YOU THINK YOU'RE GRADUATING SPRING or SUMMER 21', CONTACT US *


For a quicker response to your questions, contact CalWORKs at occalworks@vcccd.edu or call (805) 678-5887.


Have a fabulous February!~ <3

Spring 2021 EASEL Workshops