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Get the INSIDE SCOOP!
WEEKLY UPDATES BOTH AT CUESTA AND RESOURCES IN OUR COMMUNITY
Where is CaFE??? You can CALL us at 805-546-3144 – We check these messages several times daily
You can EMAIL us at [email protected] or any individual email through the Cuesta directory
Our Zoom VIRTUAL Office – access by phone or computer – we can help you!
(More soon about continued hours and link)
* Special emergency appts at the SLO Library or NC Success Center can be arranged
COVID-19 – Face Covering RequiredCuesta Campus
Effective May 4th, 2020
Cuesta is requiring Face Masks, (or other face coverings) while in the SLO Library lab and NCC
Disposable masks are available (at front desk areas)
Cuesta Campus - PARKING
Parking is FREE right now on both campuses
Through the end of the semester (MAY 22nd)
Registration for Summer and Fall2020
Summer 2020 Classes Registration opened 4/20
100% Online for lectures (possible labs in person- ex. PHYS)
Check start dates as some start before Spring ends
If you are planning more than one class, please talk with us so we can look at hours needed to make sure you want to commit to that schedule
Fall 2020 Classes Registration opened 4/29
Targeting some in-class and online
Class Finder noting classes where instructor shows in-class times but planning to be online (possibly holding online class hours?)
Should know more after July 1st
Talk to your Academic Counselor to help you plan
Updates: English Dept – online Fall (possible virtual class
times)
Aug 2020 LVN moved to Aug 2021
Current Psych Tech extended
HDHS 289 Internships
Books! – Returning Library or CaFE Items Books or Textbooks
Return books in the outdoor book-drops on either SLO or NCC campuses.
Chromebooks or CalculatorsReturn indoors SLO library circulation desk (3211) or NCC student center (N1000).
Students entering buildings are required to wear masks. Masks are available at the drop-off desks if you do not have one.
Parking is free through the end of the semester.
CalWORKS - separate appointments
If you DO NOT have transportation to get to campus and or cant return your books by the given date, PLEASE CONTACT APRIL ASAP so we can make arrangements!
Books! – Cuesta Bookstore Rental Returns & Sell-back
On their homepage of their website you are going to scroll down to see this image:
Click on each image to read more!TEXTBOOK RENTAL RETURNSMORE DETAILS : BOOK BUYBACKS
Return Labels & instructions to mail back
Books! – Summer classes Lending library for summer classes, please submit the online request
form
Bookstore – The bookstore is doing online only and is currently not open. We are looking at options right now for the easiest solutions.
CalWORKs - we are working with DSS and the bookstore and should know more on June 1st. If you have a class that starts before then, please let us know ASAP!
DSPS books for Kurzweill software – order through AIM
DSPS – can send your letters now for summer (Fall after Spring ends)
Summer Student ID Info In order for students to receive their Summer Student Photo ID, they need to email
[email protected] with responses to 1-4. If they currently have a Student ID Card and only need a summer sticker, please only email responses 1 and 4.
1. Copy of Summer 2020 Class Schedule/Receipt showing the Student ID card fee selected and paid.
2. Image of your ID (state ID, driver’s license, passport, etc.).3. Headshot (solid background, no sunglasses, baseball hats, etc.). This is similar to a
passport photo.4. Current Mailing Address.
Once we receive the request, a Summer Student ID or summer sticker will be mailed within 1-2 weeks. Requests will be processed starting on June 8.
CalWORKs Workstudy Updates Everyone currently working now should be automatically continued
through May. (No time sheet needs to be submitted) You must be enrolled for at least one unit in the summer to be
continued past May.
Right now we are approved to continue this way through June 30th
We should know more soon for July – What we do know… HR renewals (for July 1st) will be online – more info soon
No on-campus placements in the summer
Remote possibilities (such as tutoring)
We believe that we will have CalWORKs funds to continue July but not sure what that would look like yet
Summer Bridge Program
Since Cuesta will not have on-campus Summer courses, we have been working on creating Summer Bridge in an online format.
We are still accepting applications until the end of the month (May) with hopes that we get a good amount of participants.
Spring grading option updates:(EW / P/NP / I)
The deadline to drop with a W has been extended to May 15th (You can still request an EW after May 15th but you would need to submit a “COVID19 grade change form”)
Any W recorded between March 4, 2020 and May 15, 2020 will automatically be converted to an EW
P/NP – may opt for P/NP for any Spring 2020 class until May 15th (A, B or C is a Pass)
NEW: • Faculty grades due at noon on June 4th
• On June 5th, a N/P or F will be automatically changed to an EW (unless Student Code of Conduct)• Grade Change form still required to change an A/B/C to Pass or D to an EW
Grade Change Petitions – quick form available through June 12 (regular form afterwards)(Can request an A, B or C changed to a Pass or D, F or NP changed to an EW) - AUTOMATIC approval through June 12th! (Course by course)
Resources for Spring Classes Library is open 8-5 Mon-Fri and 12 – 4 on Saturdays
Online tutoring – SSC Canvas Class - Studython
Success Coaches available
VIRTUAL STUDYTHONMay 11th - 17th
Get Ready for Finals with our ZOOM-A-THON!!!MON-SAT May 11-16: 9AM-7PM
SUNDAY May 17: 10AM-2PM
FREE $10 E-GIFT CARD TO DOMINOS FOR SPENDING 30 MINUTES OR MORE WITH TUTORS DURING STUDYTHON. E-GIFT CARDS WILL BE SENT TO YOUR MY.CUESTA EMAIL.
Free Drop-In Tutoring:Check out the tutoring schedule and enter through Canvas/Zoom to work with your tutor.
One on One Tutoring Appointments:45 mins sessions for math and writing help. Limit one appointment per person per day. Appointments need to be made 1 day in advance. Sign up through the Student Success Center Canvas Course.
Faculty Review Sessions:Specific final review sessions will be held in breakout rooms in the Student Success Center Zoom lobby. Check with your faculty on dates/times.
Virtual Zoom Study Rooms:Start prepping for finals and form your study group. Virtual rooms with no time limit are available the week BEFORE finals and FINALS week for group work. Sign up through the Student Success Center Canvas Course.
Virtual Library:Chat or Zoom with a librarian. Get help with locating scholarly sources, credible websites and streaming videos. Find free sources for your research paper, speech or project. Plus learn how to properly cite what you used.Chat with a librarianLibrary zoom schedule
Laptops & HotSpots: The library is open for returns as previously stated
We are working on returns for CalWORKs laptops and other borrowed equipment – set up appointment for return time
Chrome Book Scholarship –
We plan to do another CaFE Chrome Book Scholarship to win a brand new Chrome Book!
Watch your email – Should be June time frame
$$ EMERGENCY MONEY $$ New emergency funding through Cuesta
Cuesta email sent May 5th 2020 at 9:30am Must complete 19-20 FAFSA or 19-20 Dream Act & be enrolled in Sp20 Applications available:
English – https://form.jotform.com/201043943011035
Spanish – https://form.jotform.com/201184329582153
IRS – tax subsidy
Unemployment – CalWORKs will not count the extra $$ received as income
AAUW NC Scholarship – deadline extended to 6/10/20
Graduation Update: We are planning a ZOOM CaFE Grad Celebration• Friday, May 22nd
• 1-3pm
Cuesta planning in-person graduation December 18th, 2020
Caps & Gowns
CUESTA HEALTH CENTER Doing ZOOM calls Monday – Friday
Email: [email protected]
They can also renew TB certificates (for future work study students)
Mindfulness, Meditation, and Anxiety Workshop:Join the Student Health Center to learn how to relieve the effects of stress on your mind, body, and life during finals!
May 13 at 11AM in English-https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/98026361144May 15 at 11AM in Spanish- https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/95117915450
Cuesta Health Center Resources:
Suicide Prevention LifeLine
• 1-800-273-TALK (8255)
• https://suicidepreventionlifeline.org/
NEED HELP? – Crisis Text Line • Text: “courage” TO: 741741
• FREE – 24/7 - Confidential
Department of Social Services:
Reduced Hours (starting march 30th) – Monday – Friday 8-1pm
CalWORKS - No Forms Required March 1st through June 30th
• However, change in IRT reporting still required
• Address changes still required
Resources for parents
Childcare Resource
The governor announced a new portal to help parents find safe and licensed child care providers in their area. MyChildCare.ca.gov provides an interactive map of qualified licensed child care providers, and the tool is available in English and Spanish.
Center for Family Strengthening:Parent Connection Coach and Educator Ron Huxley, L.M.F.T., is here to help you and your family build resiliency during these stressful times.
5 Video Series:
1 – what is Anxiety and how to manage it2 – Learn Two Paths to an Anxiety Proof Family3 – Practice Regulation and Build Resiliency4 – Construct Your Family’s Stress ToolBox5 – Q & A with Ron Huxley
FREE Parent Coaching – sloparents.org
Resources for Food
Food Bank FOOD BANK – Cuesta Campus – Continuing through the summer!• SLO Campus - 3-5pm in parking lot # 3• NC Campus – 3-pm in parking lot # 10
Upcoming Dates• June 16th (start of most summer classes)
• July 21st
Multiple sites and days for Food Bank - Website: slofoodbank.org• Food locator - https://www.slofoodbank.org/food-locator/
Food Resources - CalFRESH CalFresh – everyone getting max amounts for eligible # in family
EA payments in April & May (checking on June)
Pilot Program started 4/28 – Can use EBT at Amazon & Walmart(Minimum benefit threshold of $35 & a delivery charge - WIP)
Delivery for those high risk in SLO County (readyslo.org)
CalFRESH Myth Busters MYTH: If I enroll in CalFresh, I will be taking benefits from someone else who
needs it more. FACT: CalFresh is an entitlement program, which means that all who are eligible
and apply will receive benefits. You are not “taking someone else’s place” if you apply. USDA sets aside funds for the program.
MYTH:Thecountyofficetakesmyfingerprints and sends them to thegovernment. FACT: As of January 1, 2012, in California you no longer need to provide
fingerprints when applying only for CalFresh.
MYTH: Receiving CalFresh will hurt my chances for becoming a U.S. citizen. FACT: Receiving CalFresh will not hurt your chances of becoming a citizen. It is
not a welfare program and is not cash aid. https://www.cdss.ca.gov/calfreshoutreach/res/Toolkit/Appendices-
GeneralMarket/GeneralMarketAppendices_F8_MythsandFactsAboutCalFresh.pdf
Pandemic EBT cards (children) Due to Coronavirus (COVID-19), children who are eligible for free or
reduced-price meals at school will get extra food benefits. These food benefits are called Pandemic EBT or P-EBT benefits. P-EBT benefits help families in California buy food when schools are closed because of the coronavirus emergency.
Families will get up to $365 per eligible child on their P-EBT card to use on food and groceries.
Families with children who get CalFresh, Medi-Cal or Foster Care benefits do not need to apply. Most will get their P-EBT card in the mail during the month of May. P-EBT cards will begin arriving around May 12, 2020.
Families with children who are eligible for free or reduced-price meals and who do not get their P-EBT card in the mail by about May 22, 2020 must apply online before June 30, 2020. The online application will be available beginning May 22, 2020 at ca.p-ebt.org.
Housing/HASLO Updates: Now Accepting Applications for 2 communities under construction
Halcyon Collective – 224 South Halcyon Road, AGApply online at Halcyon-Collective.com
Courtyard at the Meadows – 3175 Violet Street, SLOApply online at CourtyardattheMeadows.com
Opening Soon – June 8th - The wait list for the Anderson Hotel in SLO • For seniors and/or disabled households. (If not disabled, must be over 62)• If disabled, must be 18+ and meet HUD definitions of disabled• Paper only applications and only first 50 apps accepted
Overnight Safe Parking lots for homeless in vehiclesLos Osos Library, Coastal Dunes RV Park & Campground (Oceano) & SLO Veterans Hall in SLO (They will all have shower and bathroom facilities. Must be in by 10 or will close.)
CaFE Weekly Workshops:
UPDATES FROM OTHER
DEPARTMENTS
Q & A Open Disussion
CURRENT ISSUES, CONCERNS, QUESTIONSTHINGS THAT HAVE WORKED!
Items from Updates/Q&A: Update: CalWORKs work study students must be registered by JUNE 1st for at least one
unit in the summer in order to continue/be paid for JUNE
Q: How late can a student do an Incomplete for a class?A: Incomplete grades need to be done before grades are posted (through A&R) (ie. It is best to do it before instructor submits the student grade.)
Comment: Please add the link for the AAUW NC scholarship Answer: https://atascadero-ca.aauw.net/ (Click on scholarship – Now Due 6/10)
Update: DSPS scholarship announcement – CAPED scholarship – (will update next week)
Q: DSPS book/equipment drop-off?A: SLO Library will have someone there from 11-1pm Monday-Thursday of next week (5/18-21) Not sure yet about NCC
Items from Updates/Q&A: Update: Academic Counseling - Transfers to Cal-Poly acceptance rate high
this year – Congrats to Academic Counselors for hard work on this (over 300+ transfers out of 400+ applied!)
Q: Any Academic Success Coaches available in summer? A: YES- Alysha and Jamie will be taking some time off but Jannet Rios
should be available and is also bi-lingual.
Q: Any updates with College for Kids? A: YES – they are working on an online format and there are scholarships still
available.
Q: Did PROMISE grant deadline get extended (past June 1st)? A: YES – the deadline has been extended to August 1st