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Students from Marquez ES are back in the classroom on the campus of Nora Sterry ES a week after the Palisades Fire irreparably damaged their school.

Dear friends and partners,

Just one week after the heartbreak of losing two elementary schools in the Palisades fire, I was there to welcome both schools’ students, families, and staff to their new, temporary school sites ([link removed]) on two nearby campuses. And while seven more of our schools remain physically closed due to evacuation orders, their students were also able to begin virtual instruction with in-person supervision sites available for families that need them.

Our schools are so often lifelines in times of crisis, and I am immensely grateful for everyone who worked tirelessly to minimize disruption to student learning and provide safe spaces for kids to begin to process and heal from this trauma. From teachers packing and moving classrooms to make space, to custodial staff getting campuses ready for both Monday’s reopening and the temporary relocations, to administrators helping with logistics to ensure a smooth transition, and parents going above and beyond to welcome new families—this herculean effort was met with an inspiring amount of support, grace, and flexibility.

As we all try to navigate the magnitude of this crisis, my team and I are not just here as public servants, but also as your neighbors—my parents evacuated to my home last week and one of my team members is among the many Palisades families who lost everything. Thank you for your support and commitment as we all continue finding ways to show up for each other in a time of need.

Onward,
Stay informed:
* Get the Latest LAUSD School Updates ([link removed])
* Receive emergency alerts from NotifyLA ([link removed])
* Track the latest evacuation orders and updates ([link removed])
* Monitor air quality in your area ([link removed])

Get the help you need:
* Find more information on County response efforts, including shelters, services, and reporting tools ([link removed])
* Access more recovery resources from local, state, and federal sources ([link removed])
* See compiled list of City resources for impacted Angelenos ([link removed])
* Get tips for navigating conversations with kids about the wildfires ([link removed])
* Practice self-care with free access to Headspace guided meditations ([link removed])
* Find free and discounted resources across LA for victims of the wildfires ([link removed])

Find ways to help:
* Sign up to volunteer or donate to relief efforts ([link removed])
* Donate to emergency relief fund for LAUSD families and employees ([link removed])
* Find more volunteer opportunities near you ([link removed])
* Assist Red Cross relief efforts ([link removed])

"Look for the helpers. You will always find people who are helping." - Mr. Rogers
Thank you to all the helpers supporting our families and school communities—collecting donated school supplies and other essential items for impacted teachers and families, preparing campuses to safely reopen, welcoming communities from the two damaged Palisades schools to their new temporary sites, handing out free meals to students when schools closed, playing music for volunteers, and so much more.

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You can also contact our office anytime at (213) 241-6387 or [email protected] (mailto:[email protected]) .

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