IBCS Family Newsletter

There were so many events this past week, and they were all focused on highlighting the work of our students and enriching their school experience. I truly believe that making school a place where learning, fun, and acceptance is at its core will be a place where families and students want to be - its a community school.

March 19, 2025: Irish Storytelling for Tk-6th graders & SSC @ 3:15p.m.

March 20, 2025: Food Bank from 2-4p.m. & SDCOE Salute to Purple Star Schools

March 21, 2025: MINIMUM DAY

March 22-April 6, 2025: SPRING BREAK - NO SCHOOL
April 7, 2025: Return from Spring Break, Minimum Day

Follow the link to register for the 2025-2026 school year. Register early in order to guarantee your spot at IBCS next year. If you do not register in a timely manner, you may be sent to a different site - it happened to one of our third grade classes this year.

https://www.sbusd.org/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=2158092&type=d&pREC_ID=2171335

Order your TK-6th yearbook today at https://ybpay.lifetouch.com/Order

Enter in the school code: 15033725

Deadline to order your yearbooks for this year is April 18, 2025. They are $25

*IB Middle School Yearbooks are through Ms. Gibbs*

For IB Middle, there is a different process for registration.

1. Complete the online registration as all other students
2. Complete the Interest Form (linked here https://forms.gle/UQP8WFM7BJJd9Yns7)
3. Complete the transfer contract (paper, in the front office)

There is an attachment that you can click on below to find out the vaccine requirements for schools in CA. Seventh graders will need to be fully updated before full acceptance into IB Middle.

All names and confirmation of acceptance, pending documents, will be sent to families by March 21st.

We continue to support our students and community with events that welcome all.

• We have the Food Bank here every this upcoming Thursday where we feed over 200+ families and community members.
• Our IBCS students are practicing their singing skills to take them to the local nursing home and will perform for them in April
• Our Steering Committee, made up of staff, parents, and students went to the Community Engagement Initiative Conference in Ontario and learned on how to lead our community school. They came back with great ideas that we will be implementing soon.
• Our teachers are continuing on their professional development on community based learning to provide students the opportunity to learn how to solve real-life community issues.

Family Board Game Night

Thursday, March 27, 5:30-7:30 pm

$5 per family (includes dinner, ice cream and games)

Enjoy a night away from the kitchen playing games with your loved ones! All ages are invited.

Register: https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Coronado/FamilyBoardGameNight25

MENTAL HEALTH 101 WEBINAR
Wednesday, March 19, 6:30 pm (English)

Thursday, March 20, 6:30 pm (Spanish)

Big Brothers Big Sisters and San Ysidro Health invite you to an engaging workshop on youth mental health. Learn how to:

· Check in with young people

· Ask the right questions

· Break down mental health stigmas

· Build positive mental health habits as a family

Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdqTeKfu2MgOjgVBBwd7fMjRgCnrRx7kh0o8kaZy3EQEljOYA/viewform

BOYS & GIRLS CLUBS OF SAN DIEGO

The Boys & Girls Clubs of San Diego are committed to encouraging the academic success, healthy lifestyles, and character development of youth in a safe, fun and supportive environment. Visit your local Boys & Girls Clubhouse to learn more about the Day Camps, Afterschool Program or Child Development Program offered. Or visit https://www.sdyouth.org. Did you know? Active duty military youth receive FREE annual membership!

NOTE: For more great programs, check out Navy Youth Centers. All are Boys & Girls Club affiliates. https://militarychildcare.com

SAN DIEGO SUMMER CAMP FAIR AT UNIVERSITY OF SAN DIEGO

Saturday, March 22, 12-3 pm

The San Diego Camp Fair is a free, live, interactive summer camp expo event taking place in the Hahn University Center at the University of San Diego. More than 50 different summer day camps, overnight camps, specialty camps and more are exhibiting their programs at this free, informative summer camp expo event. Admission is FREE and you'll discover an array of amazing day, overnight, and specialty summer camp opportunities all in one place.

Register: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/san-diego-summer-camp-fair-at-university-of-san-diego-tickets-737707351547?aff=oddtdtcreator

SCHOOL BREAK CAMPS

Looking for quality, safe, and fun care for your student during school breaks? The Navy’s Silver Strand Youth Center (SSYC) offers camp for children, Kindergarten through 12 years of age. Fees are on a sliding scale based on total family income. Put your child on the interest list by visiting www.MilitaryChildCare.com. See interest list opening dates below:

• Spring Break Camp, March 31- April 3, Interest List NOW Open

More Info: 619-435-5056 or stop by SSYC at 1302 Leyte Road, Coronado, CA 92118

NOTE: SSYC also offers hourly care for only $8 per hour. Call for details.

FREE VIRTUAL SOCAL WILDFIRES SUPPORT GROUP

Wednesdays, 10-11 am

Strength In Service is here to build community and connection. Foster resilience and find support through shared experiences and meaningful connections.

Register: support@strengthinservice.org

MILTAX: FREE SOFTWARE AND SUPPORT

Military taxes can be tricky. Get free e-filing tax software and one-on-one help from military tax experts. Eligible service members and spouses can file federal and up to three state tax returns and get expert tax support — all at no cost.

Info: https://www.militaryonesource.mil/financial-legal/taxes/miltax-military-tax-services/

CAMP CORRAL FREE SUMMER CAMP OPPORTUNITY FOR MILITARY KIDS - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

Over the last 13 years, Camp Corral has served more than 30,000 military-connected children from across the country. Their one-of-a-kind program is tailored to address the most common needs and concerns of military children to include finding peer connections, creating support systems, building confidence, and learning coping skills. Children who participate in their programs experience adventure, test their limits, challenge their fears, celebrate their accomplishments, and make life affirming friendships that assure them they are not alone. Camp Corral is open to children ages 8-15 who have a guardian that is a wounded, ill or injured military/veteran. This is a one-week summer camp that is NO COST to the families.

Info: www.campcorral.org

MCEC’s 2025 CALL FOR THE ARTS IS NOW OPEN

Submissions accepted through April 30, 2025

The Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) Call for the Arts invites military-connected kids from all over the world and every branch of service to share what it means to be a military child. Since 2002, thousands of military-connected kids inspired others with creative expressions of strength, bravery, pride, and community. Open to kids up to grade 12, artwork can be any medium, including writing and performance art. It is amazing to see the world through the eyes of our military-connected children. Cash prizes are given, and winners are invited to attend the MCEC Global Training Summit in Washington, DC this July.

Enter: https://www.militarychild.org/programs/the-call-for-the-arts

AROUND-THE-CLOCK HELP WITH TUTOR.COM

Tutor.com is a program that provides on-demand, online tutoring and homework help at no cost to eligible service members, civilian personnel, and their dependents. With live, expert tutors available 24/7, military-connected students can receive academic help at their moment of need—anywhere they have an internet connection.

• Work with a tutor from any internet-connected device, anywhere in the world
• Connect to an expert tutor available on demand 24 hours a day, 7 days a week*
• Get online tutoring help three ways: request a tutor’s help right now, schedule a future tutoring session, or upload a document for offline review and get comments back within 24 hours
• Use the free Tutor.com app for IOS and Android mobile devices—take a picture of a homework problem and upload it for the tutor to see

Get Started Today: https://tutor.com/military

CALKIDS - CALIFORNIA KIDS INVESTMENT AND DEVELOPMENT SAVINGS PROGRAM

The California Kids Investment and Development Savings Program (CalKIDS) is a taxpayer-funded scholarship program designed to help kids start saving for college from the day they're born. Every child born in California on or after July 1, 2023 are automatically enrolled in CalKIDS, and can receive $100 in free deposits by registering in the online portal. For older children, CalKIDS will automatically grant $500 to all eligible low-income students in grades 1-12, plus an additional $500 for those in foster care or experiencing homelessness.

Learn More/Register: https://calkids.org/

TRAVEL REIMBURSEMENT FOR A DESIGNATED PERSON TO PROVIDE CHILD CARE

MilitaryChildCare.com has now launched the ability to generate travel memos in support of a pilot program to assist Service members and their families when assigned to a new duty station and awaiting on-base child care at the new location. The program reimburses families for travel expenses when they bring a designated person to a new permanent duty station (PDS) to provide child care because child care is not available at the PDS within 30 days of their date care needed (DCN) – see attached memo for full details or visit https://militarychildcare.com.

CALSOAP COLLEGE ACCESS PROGRAMS 2024-2025

CALSOAP provides helpful information for all students (elementary through high school students) about postsecondary education opportunities, the application and admission process, and financial aid. Check out their Monthly College Bound Webinars or Cash for College 1:1 Workshops.
Details: https://calsoapsandiego.org

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FREE TRANSIT FOR YOUTH – EXTENDED THRU JUNE 2026

Anyone aged 18 and under can ride transit for free as part of the SANDAG Youth Opportunity Pass pilot program. Get your Youth PRONTO app account or card today to get unlimited rides on the bus, Trolley, COASTER, and SPRINTER through June 30, 2026.

Info: https://youthopportunitypass.sandag.org/

FREE CIRKLED IN ACCOUNTS FOR NAVY YOUTH

Installation Code: 698053

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Sign Up for FREE: www.cirkledin.com

FREE SPECIAL EDUCATION RESOURCE FOR MILITARY FAMILIES

Navy Child & Youth Programs is happy to bring military families a FREE resource to support you in your Special Education journey…access to Special Ed Connection. Special Ed Connection provides easy to use resources and tools to help you gain a clear understanding of special education requirements and services and how they work. From legal rights to practical application and from student referrals to IEPs, this resource explains specific procedures and provides real-world application strategies to help you learn the complexities surrounding special education supports and services.

For access, email: nbcslo@us.navy.mil

SPECIAL EDUCATION ALTERNATIVE DISPUTE RESOLUTION

The South County SELPA (Special Education Local Plan Area), Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) team offers free, collaborative efforts available to all families in resolving Special Education disagreements. To learn more about ADR resources, facilitated IEP meetings and mediation, read a newsletter with upcoming event information, or to submit a request for support, visit: www.sdcoe.net/scselpa-adr.

MENTAL HEALTH MATTERS WEBINAR SERIES

5:30-6:30 pm + an optional 15-minute question and answer session with the presenter

San Diego County Office of Education has partnered with medical and mental health experts with Rady Children’s Hospital-San Diego to host a free mental health webinar series for parents and caregivers to support the youth in their lives. The webinar series will provide information on common mental health challenges faced by youth today and will offer information, tips, and tools. Spanish interpretation will be provided.

• March 19 – Stress, Resilience, and the Power of Support / Register: https://sdcoe.k12oms.org/918-259122

PARENT EDUCATION VIRTUAL WORKSHOPS

Military Child Education Coalition (MCEC) Parent Programs is offering a new series of Parent Education Virtual Workshops for military-connected parents and professionals who work in support of military-connected children.

• Financial Skills for Students with Exceptional Needs: March 18, 9 am
• Transitioning to a New School: March 19, 9 am
• Mindfulness: A Pathway to Well-Being for Military-Connected Youth: March, 20, 9 am
• Understanding Your Student’s Procrastination: March 25, 9 am
• Learning Through Play: March 26, 9 am

Register: https://www.militarychild.org/event/parent-webinars

Not available to attend the live webinar? Register at the links above to receive the recording. Plus visit the website to view recordings of previous webinars.