Distance Learning Shared Parent Resources

33rd District PTA (see below) brings together experts on a wide range of topics to share strategies for coping with stress, change, and uncertainty.

Topics for October, November and December are:

• Conversations with High School Parents (10/20)
• Strategies and Tips for the College Applications Process (11/4)
• Conversations about Equity (11/17)
• Mindfulness Workshop (12/1)

All meetings are open to the community. Each virtual meeting will be at 7pm and hosted via Zoom and Facebook Live.

Register here

What is 33rd District?
33rd District is one of the districts within California PTA. Santa Monica Malibu PTA is part of the 33rd District.

Join experts from U.S. Drug Enforcement Administration, LA County Department of Public Health, CLARE | MATRIX, and Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services in a virtual forum on Thursday, October 22nd at 6:30pm.

At the forum, hosted by Westside Impact Projects, you’ll learn about Rx trends, substance use & adolescents, smart storage & safe disposal, and community resources.

More information.

Register here.

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.  

Grades of Green’s mission is to inspire and empower kids and the broader school community to care for the environment.

It is offering students attending Santa Monica schools the opportunity to join its FREE Climate Solutions Campaign, and to have the chance to win a $1,000 prize. The prize is thanks to support from the City of Santa Monica.

By taking part in the Climate Solutions Campaign, students are encouraged to take real action to change the world. Along the way they’ll be mentored by Grades of Green expert advisors, gain valuable experience, and build leadership skills.

For full information and for details of how to get involved, see here.

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.  

CLARE | MATRIX is hosting a number of online webinars and programs for parents and teens in Santa Monica. Check out all the different options:

Positive Action Online Teen Group, Wednesdays, 3:30-4:30pm starting 10/21

The aim is to help students develop positive behaviors in various areas of life, addressing topics like substance abuse, school and future goals, and family cohesion and conflict.

More info.

Alcohol & Other Drugs: Teen Use & Impact, Friday, 10/23, 6-7pm

Get an overview of youth substance abuse, current trends, stages of use, how to talk to your kids, and resources.

More info.

Parent Support Group, meeting biweekly on Thursdays 11/5, 11/19, 12/3 and 12/17

Discussion topics include Communication and Reflective Listening, Substance Use, Managing Stress at Home, Motivating Yourself and Your Children, How to Regulate Difficult Emotions, and Managing Expectations as a Parent and of Your Child.

More info.

Clarity for Youth

FREE services for your children, educating them in a safe space about substance use and how to be empowered by making healthy choices. Kids learn through workshops, individual/group counseling, and outreach.

More info.

Marijuana Public Smoking Initiative & The Adolescent Brain

Reviewing the impact of public marijuana smoking on community members.

More info.

As we head into election season, find out about the state legislation being supported by California PTA, and get an in-depth review of California’s education budget.

Both topics will be explored at the 33rd District PTA Legislation Conference on Thursday, October 8th. The conference is at 7pm on Zoom.

Find out more.

What is 33rd District?

33rd District is one of the districts within California PTA. Santa Monica Malibu PTA is part of the 33rd District.

Find out more about 33rd District PTA.

Starting on Tuesday, September 15th, 33rd District PTA (see below) brings together experts on a wide range of topics to share strategies for coping with stress, change, and uncertainty.

Topics include:

• Supporting Your Child During Distance Learning (9/15)
• Connecting through Art (10/6)
• Conversations with High School Parents (10/20)
• Strategies and Tips for the College Applications Process (11/4)
• Conversations about Equity (11/17)
• Mindfulness (12/1)

All meetings are open to the community. Each virtual meeting will be at 7pm and hosted via Zoom and Facebook Live.

Register here

What is 33rd District?
33rd District is one of the districts within California PTA. Santa Monica Malibu PTA is part of the 33rd District.