Dear PTA Leaders and Members:

The coronavirus outbreak has changed all of our lives in ways large and small, and we hope that you are coping as well as can be expected during this difficult time. The volunteers and staff at California State PTA are here for you as you navigate unprecedented challenges in your family and your PTA.

We want to update you on a couple of things that have changed at California State PTA since our last message:

First, the state office has extended its remote work-from-home plan through April 29, on the advice of federal, state and local officials. Staff will continue to maintain their usual high level of support and service to members and leaders.

Second, we have expanded and updated the COVID-19 pages on our website with more information and resources that are relevant to you. For example, you can find out how to talk to your children about the outbreak; learn strategies for staying healthy and busy while confined to your house; browse distance-learning resources; read frequently asked questions for running your PTA without holding in-person meetings or events; and get summaries of the latest COVID-19-related legislation.

Here is a quick outline of what we've got and where to find it:

Visit the main COVID-19 page for:

• Answers to frequently asked questions shared by families and communities navigating the pandemic

• Guidance on handling school closures and where to find school meal services

• Updates on the state office work-from-home plan

• How COVID-19 has impacted the U.S. Census

Visit the Resources for PTA Leaders page for:

• General guidelines for holding PTA meetings and events during the coronavirus outbreak

• How to hold teleconferences or video conferences, including suggested tools

• Answers to your frequently asked questions about meetings, elections, audits and financial transactions during the outbreak

Visit the Resources for Parents and Families page for:

• Tips for social and emotional well-being

• Learning at home and distance-learning resources for parents and children

• How to maintain healthy habits such as eating well and getting enough exercise

Visit the Enacted Legislation page for:

• Summaries of the three COVID-19 relief packages that have been passed by the U.S. Congress so far

• State legislation that affects children, families and schools impacted by coronavirus

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