Links for Parents

LAUSD Families - Resources for parents
This week's lunch menu
Live Homework Help from Los Angeles Public Library
Learn what bullying is and how you can help stop it.
El Sereno Recreation Center
 

• MyMAIL - Each student can have a free email address via the School District
• District Library - Links to online resources that are available to LAUSD students
• LAUSD Student Life - Page dedicated to helping LAUSD students
• LA Schools YouTube - LAUSDs YouTube channel 
• LAUSD Tumblr - Microblog for LAUSD
• LAUSD Facebook 
• LAUSD Twitter - One stop for all of LAUSDs social media experiences
• LAUSD Pinterest - Microsite of images shared by LAUSD
• Superintendent Austin Beutner - Twitter account for the Superintendent of LAUSD
• Beyond the Bell - After-school Youth Services
• LA's BEST - After-school program for students

www.cde.ca.gov/re/cc/

• FunBrain - games in math and reading
• Kids Path (Spanish) - LA Public Library's links to Spanish sites
• Kids Path - LA Public Library links to books lists, games and other educational sites
• Lakeshore - School supply site with printable resources for teachers and parents
• BBC Languages - Learn languages from all over through this BBC resource
• FactMonster - A child-friendly reference site; dictionary, maps and quizzes
• NASA for kids - Space and science explained in easy terms
• PBS Kids - Language and Math Arts come to life on this site with old friends and new, cool games
• National Geographic for kids - The travel site offers geography and science lessons via videos, articles, photos and games
• Kids.gov - A site that introduces children to the history of our democracy and other government levels
• CAASPP- California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress.
• Common Core State Standards-  Information and resources about the Common Core State Standards (CCSS) for students, parents, and guardians.

• NexGen @ LACMA - Kids under 17 get in free
• Zimmer Children's Museum - Located in Miracle Mile
• Natural History Museum - Hang out with Thomas Rex and learn about life millions of years ago
• California African American Museum - exhibits that showcase art and life of the African diaspora throughout the state.
• California Science Center - this perennial favorite is soon to be home of the Endeavor Space Shuttle
• The Getty Museum - Whether you choose to visit the Villa or the Center, you're still in for a treat
• Japanese American National Museum - Home to many exhibits that share the Japanese experience in Los Angeles
• Hammer Museum - UCLA museum that showcases many local artists
• Norton Simon Museum - The star museum of Pasadena, CA
• Chinese American Museum - People are often shocked to find this multi-level museum hidden in the historic buildings of Olvera Street
• Olvera Street - A living museum of Los Angeles' Mexican beginnings
• Los Angeles Zoo and Botanical Gardens - Visit the animals and admire the wonderful native plants throughout the park
• Huntington Gardens - Travel around the world in an afternoon at this dazzling dispaly of nature
• Descanso Gardens - Tucked in the hills of La Canada-Flintridge, this public park has a wonderful collection of lilacs and irises
• LA County Arboretum - Year-round events at one of the most impressive public gardens in LA County 
• South Coast Botanic Garden - A fun wide open public garden that is perfect for a day hike
• The Mildred E. Mathias Botanical Garden - A little secret of UCLA, this garden is home to some rare and strange plants
• Grand Park LA - Downtown's biggest stage! Year round events and a farmer's market most free to the public.

 

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