Focus Goes Virtual Newsletter
Volume I. Edition: I
Bienvenida familia! Welcome Family!
Welcome to our First newsletter! Attention Families, Students,Teachers and Staff, During these uncertain times we've created this newsletter to help provide Resources, Access, upcoming webinars, Virtual Events, and opportunities to help you stay connected.
Thank you to our Funders
This project was funded in its entirety Under Title IV, Part B of the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA), Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers (21st CCLC) grant funds through a grant agreement with the New Jersey Department of Education
Message From our Executive Director - Maritza Arauz
FOCUS Hispanic Center for Community Development, Inc. continues to offer our programs and services remotely. A lot has changed in a very short period. We are very proud of our FOCUS Nita M. Lowey 21st CCLC Team who continue providing academic and enrichment activities through learning distance during these difficult times. It is critical that we all practice responsible decisions to safeguard the health of our families. We want to take a moment to wish you and yours the very best health and safety.
Spring Break Activites
Spring Break Activites April 11-20, 2020
Resources Activites for you and your family
Live Support When you Need it
For live help on COVID-19, please call 1-800-222-1222 to speak with healthcare
professionals. You can also text your zip code to 898-211 or text NJCOVID to 898-211.
*211 is a subsidiary of the United Ways of New Jersey
Important Resources:
think you're sick.
World Health Organization
Visit the WHO website for technical guidance and international information.
professionals. You can also text your zip code to 898-211 or text NJCOVID to 898-211.
*211 is a subsidiary of the United Ways of New Jersey
Important Resources:
The Center for Disease Control
Visit the CDC website to learn more about COVID-19, including prevention and what to do if youthink you're sick.
World Health Organization
Visit the WHO website for technical guidance and international information.
The NJ State Department of Health
Visit the State Health Department website for information specific to residents of New Jersey.Board Games Fun
Virtual Field Trips
- https://kids.sandiegozoo.org/
- https://www.nps.gov/thingstodo/yell-mammoth-hot-springs-trails.htm
- https://accessmars.withgoogle.com/
- https://zoo.sandiegozoo.org/live-cams
- https://www.montereybayaquarium.org/animals/live-cams
- https://www.georgiaaquarium.org/webcam/beluga-whale-webcam/
- https://www.farmfood360.ca/
- https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9Qe5RqyMNhc
- https://www.discoveryeducation.com/learn/tundra-connections/
- https://https://www.bostonchildrensmuseum.org/museum-virtual-tourwww.thechinaguide.com/destination/great-wall-of-china
Sussex Ave Site
Lincoln School
Cleveland Elementary School
Have an Amazing Virtual Spring Break!
Attention Staff, Families and Students if you have any exciting news you would like to share for our next newsletter please email: makeba.green@gmail.com