RESOURCES FOR PARENTS
This page is specifically intended to provide parents and families with resources not only for academic success, but also to stay healthy in body and mind, provide activities, and continue to learn, thrive and stay informed in today's challenging environment. 

Make sure to visit the CJHS VIRTUAL MEDIA CENTER landing page for all of the resources available to support your child's online learning success.

7 CANVAS SKILLS FOR VIRTUAL LEARNING

A handy infographic with instructional videos to help your student master the basics of Canvas, created by our CJHS Instructional Coach.

CANVAS FOR PARENTS

Here are step-by-step instructions on pairing with your student in Canvas. To get the most out of the Canvas learning platform, view the Canvas-created video guides for observers (parents / guardians). Press the full screen icon for better viewing.
CANVAS OVERVIEW FOR OBSERVERS:
PAIRING WITH A STUDENT'S ACCOUNT:
CANVAS PARENT APP:

TOOLS AND RESOURCES

​​Here are some resources to keep fit, stay informed, keep up with schoolwork, and expand our minds. 

LEARNING RESOURCES

FREE E-BOOKS, DATABASES AND E-MAGAZINES
A list of free digital resources compiled by our district media specialists.​ 
PURDUE ONLINE WRITING LAB 
​A great resource for any kind of writing. Includes research and citation guides.
PRINCETON REVIEW: TUTOR.COM 
​Need a little homework help? Access the East Brunswick Public Library's subscription to Princeton Review's tutor.com by entering your EBPL card #.
FACTCHECK.ORG 
​Is it fact or fiction? Check it out on factcheck.org.
KHAN ACADEMY
Practice exercises, instructional videos, and a personalized learning dashboard that empower learners to study at their own pace in and outside of the classroom.

FAMILY HEALTH AND WELLNESS

COMMON SENSE MEDIA: RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES DURING THE CORONAVIRUS PANDEMIC
Navigate social distancing and school closures with quality media and at-home learning opportunities for your kids
JUST FOR THE HEALTH OF IT (EBPL)
​The East Brunswick Public Library's Health Portal. What you need to know about COVID 19.
​PARENT TOOLKIT
A one-stop resource developed with parents in mind. Produced by NBC News Learn. Includes information about almost every aspect of your child's development.

EXPLORE​

#METKIDS: THE METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF ART
​Made for, with, and by kids.
NASA IMAGE AND VIDEO LIBRARY
NASA's entire media library now publicly accessible and copyright free.
GOOGLE ARTS AND CULTURE
​​Are you curious about what Van Gogh’s Starry Night looks like up close? With Google Arts & Culture you can visit top exhibits, zoom in on artworks in mind-blowing detail and browse thousands of stories, photos, videos, and manuscripts.
LINCOLN CENTER AT HOME
Lincoln Center at Home is a new portal helping families and communities keep the performing arts front and center. This online program will feature virtual Lincoln Center Pop-Up Classrooms, #ConcertsforKids, and archival & live stream performances.

TECHNICAL ISSUES

For students in need of a device, parents complete this form at:
http://www.ebnet.org/device. 
For password resets, complete this Information Technology form at http://www.ebnet.org/studentreset​. Students at school may see Ms. Tu in the media center or email etu@ebnet.org.
For parent technical support issues, email parentsupport@ebnet.org. 

create a cyber-secure home

Here are district links for staying safe online.

BLOCK BELL SCHEDULE

Click here for the Churchill Junior High School Block Bell Schedule.

A MESSAGE FROM OUR NURSES & sas

Here are some online resources provided by our nurses and student assistance specialists to keep 
you and your families healthy and informed during this distance learning period.

PHYSICAL HEALTH RESOURCES
  - health.com
  - Yoga with Adriene
  - HIIT Home Workouts

MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES
  - headspace.com
 
UP-TO-DATE COVID 19 RESOURCES
  - Centers for Disease Control
  - World Health Organization