Distance Learning Shared Parent Resources

Please note: these are not official Lincoln or SMMUSD resources, but items parents are sharing with parents.  Please have your child check Google Classroom for their official work from their teacher.  

The Boys & Girls Clubs of Santa Monica is offering free programs and activities with its virtual summer camp, at 10am and 2pm daily.

Email info@smbgc.org for the Zoom link to join.

More information.

Please note: these are not official Lincoln or SMMUSD resources, but items parents are sharing with parents.  Please have your child check Google Classroom for their official work from their teacher.  

Browse the Common Sense Media list to find engaging podcasts for all kids of all ages. Topics include science exploration, stories, news, and more.

New to podcasts? Common Sense Media has created this guide on how to get started.

Please note: these are not official Lincoln or SMMUSD resources, but items parents are sharing with parents.  Please have your child check Google Classroom for their official work from their teacher.  

Khan Academy’s virtual summer program, Camp Khan, aims to help students prepare for success in their math classes in the fall.

Camp Khan runs from June 22 to August 28, and students are able to join at any time!

As well as math prep, students will build habits and mindsets for learning, and participate in fun summer activities.

Get started and learn more here.

Join Samohi student Emma Crawford and local music professionals for a virtual meeting on Wednesday, July 22, to discuss the benefits of music education for your student.

The meeting will include a question and answer session for you to get all your questions answered.

When?

Weds July 22, 7pm, for parents of incoming 8th grade students. Hear all about continuing music through high school, and music the opportunities for students at Samohi – marching band, touring, and more.

Where?

By Zoom. For for the Zoom meeting ID please visit the Lincoln Families Facebook Page.

Do you have younger children? Check out these additional meetings that Emma is hosting in July for parents of incoming 3rd and 6th grade students:

• Weds July 8, 7pm, for parents of incoming 3rd grade students – the importance of music and how to choose an instrument.

• Weds July 15, 7pm, for parents of incoming 5th grade students – the importance of continuing music through middle school, and how to switch between instruments to get to the more specialized instruments available in middle school.

Want to find out more?

You can find interviews and resources on the benefits of music education, including an interview with SMMUSD music teacher and Director of Instrumental Music at JAMS, Angela Woo, on the Why Music? website:

https://instrumentinvestigation.weebly.com

You can also check out Why Music? on Instagram: santamonica.music.

Please note: these are not official Lincoln or SMMUSD resources, but items parents are sharing with parents.  Please have your child check Google Classroom for their official work from their teacher.  

Ignite your curiosity at home with streaming live science shows, hands-on STEM activities, tutorials, interviews, and more from Pacific Science Center. These educational activities and resources are for all ages of learners and are meant to inspire and excite all people about science.

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