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INSIDE SCOOP!
WEEKLY UPDATES BOTH AT CUESTA AND
RESOURCES IN OUR COMMUNITY
12/18/2020
Survey…
How are you feeling today?
If you could change one behavior in 2021 what would it be?
Do you have a financial goal for 2021 or something that you would
like to save for?
Do you know your current credit score?
18 weeks DONE!!! You made it!!!
You survived 2020!!!
GRADUATION VIRTUAL EVENTS
CaFE will be online TODAY to congratulate YOU!
2-4 pm on 12/18 through the virtual lobby
Multicultural Celebration (BSU & Mecha)
Webinar Zoom Link: https://cccconfer.zoom.us/j/94863355213
Time to THRIVE in 2021…
Register, register, REGISTER!
CLASSES ARE FILLING UP – WAITING LISTS
Spring 2021 Classes start 01/19
Please let us know if you are having
problems registering, have holds on your
account or don’t know what classes to
take!
ASK QUESTIONS!!! PSYCH TECH PROGRAM PSYC 110 begins January 4th 2021! Applications for summer 2021 are DUE January 8th 2021
Get a jump on Spring 2021 Contacts:
SPRING 2021 – Schedule all 3 Contacts before school starts!
Your first contact can count before school starts.
Counselors return January 4th –
Janet – January 4th, 5th, 6th, 7th & 8th (Mon – Fri)
Robin – January 5 & 6 (Tues/Wed)
Berto – January 7th (Thursday)
* NOTE: Your first contact can count before school startsCONTACTS CAFÉ 1, 2, 3! TWO DAYS LEFT TO SCHEDULE FOR FALL 2020! Robin is working Monday, December 21st and has some openings! Berto is working Tuesday, December 22nd and has some openings!
LIBRARY HOURS & RETURN INFO
TODAY IS THE LAST DAY!
The library will be open Mon-Fri 8am – 4:30pm
THE SLO LIBRARY WILL BE CLOSED DECEMBER 21st – JANUARY 3rd
You MUST return all items (library chromebooks, etc.) by December 18th @ 4:30pm
SLO: up in the library for electronics i.e. laptops, smart pens, and calculators OR the
BOOK DROP (No librarians available today – must walk inside to staff working at
information desk.)
NCC: up in the student services bldg. or in the library drop box.Returning CaFE laptops
Please contact either Dee (NC) or Corinna (SLO) to
schedule a time to return your laptop or equipment to
campusSpring 2021 Books – EOPS
Book assistance will be $250 (same as last semester).
Process: Students must wait until grades roll and the Tech’s send an
email stating they can use their funds at the Bookstore.
Purchasing books will be the same process. (There will be more
information coming about digital access codes and possible payment
for those.)
*NOTE: If you receive a PROBATION email, you must work through this
process before receiving book assistance.EOPS Probation
If you are under a 2.0 GPA for the semester, you are on EOPS Probation.
If you did not make your 3 Contacts with an Academic Counselor, you are
on EOPS Probation.
If you are on EOPS Probation, you will receive an email after grades roll
with instructions on what to do next.
(Be sure you are checking your email starting January 4th so as not to miss
important information!)Spring 2021 books:
Psych Tech – contact us IMMEDIATELY as you begin January 4th
CalWORKS – You MUST submit your ES-7 monthly participation hours
for Aug/Sept/Oct/Nov/Dec in order to receive book assistance from
DSS.
EOPS - Lending Library jotform:
https://form.jotform.com/63534851118153Get your 2021 Student ID! In order for students to receive their spring student ID, they need to submit a student ID request form. Once students submit the form, their spring 2021 student ID card or sticker will be mailed within 1-2 weeks. Requests will be processed starting January 13. Promise students - the ID card fee is covered under the Promise and they should add the ID card when registering for classes. If they already registered and didn’t include the ID card, they can always go back and add the card.
Returning Student Info Sessions Spring 2021
We will be doing our returning student info sessions for Spring 2021
on January 13th and 14th.
There will be a morning and afternoon session both days.
Pick which works best for you or attend all FOUR! Let’s get…. Excited to LEARN!!!
Did you know….Financial Tips for college students: 1. Avoid student loans (when possible)! 2. Spend LESS than you EARN 3. Create a budget
Motivation to Information! VIRTUAL COMMUNITIES WILL BE CONTINUING IN SPRING 2021 – STAY TUNED FOR THE NEW SCHEDULE! (Next Inside Scoop is January 29th!)
DSPS – Spring 2021
DSPS Updates…
Update accommodations and send your letters through AIM. There are
many accommodations available for online classes! (Please let us know if
you need help with this!)
SCHEDULE w/DSPS – They currently have openings! Please let us know if
you need help or need to schedule.
PLEASE…. ADVOCATE FOR YOURSELF! USE YOUR ACCOMMODATIONS!Financial Aid – Spring 2021
CPOS will be in
affect for Spring 2020
If you received an email letter regarding CPOS,
step ONE is to work with your Academic
Counselor to find out what this means for you!”$$ EMERGENCY MONEY $$
CARES Act Emergency Grant (still accepting applications)
The federal CARES Act includes funds for students to help with immediate needs
related to the ongoing coronavirus pandemic.
The CARES Act Emergency Grant program has limited funding. Students will be
awarded grants as long as funds remain available.
Eligibility: Based on guidelines established by the U.S. Department of Education
for disbursement of CARES Act funds, students must meet basic eligibility criteria
for federal financial aid (Title IV Eligibility)
* No longer a requirement for “on campus” class, If you did not receive for Fall,
please let us know ASAP!!! (Note: not eligible if appealing until approved.)
Applications available:
English – https://form.jotform.com/201043943011035 *DONE AWARDING FOR FALL 2020
Spanish – https://form.jotform.com/201184329582153 BACK IN SPRING 2021!October 1st - OPENED
21/22
FAFSA and DREAM ACT applications
NOW OPEN! (* Need 2019 tax info)
21/22
CUESTA SCHOLARSHIP application
NOW OPEN!Scholarship Workshop
Mark your calendars for January 7th
Janet Florez will be doing another amazing workshop on how to
apply and where to find scholarships!CalWORKs Student Voices Publication and Scholarship application
The CalWORKs Association is
inviting all current CalWORKs
students to share their
inspiring story by applying to
this year's publication,
CalWORKs Student Voices.
Be considered for a $500
scholarship
Deadline extended to
Friday, January 8thImmigrants Rising
Over 500 scholarships & fellowships open to undocumented individuals
This year, we’ve added 178 new scholarships and fellowships to our 2021
Scholarship and Fellowship Lists. The complete list now contains 427
undergraduate and 306 graduate/post-graduate scholarships and
fellowships that do not require proof of citizenship or legal permanent
residency (495 are open to undocumented individuals without DACA):
https://immigrantsrising.org/resource/undergraduate-
scholarships/?utm_source=Immigrants+Rising+Mailing+List&utm_campaign=
9124739079-201217&utm_medium=email&utm_term=0_d1b83717b5-
9124739079-114309477&ct=t(201217)Looking for a job on or off campus?
Contact your CaFE Specialist! You might be eligible for FWS or CW work study.
Career Connections, your on-campus career center, is proud to announce our new
and improved on-line student jobs board Jobspeaker! This free jobs board is available
to all current Cuesta College students and is your on-line resource for jobs, internships
and work study positions.
To access, please go to cuesta.jobspeaker.com
Click “Sign In” in the upper right hand corner.
Click “Cuesta” box on the sign in. Your myCuesta user name and password are
your login!
Please complete the initial set-up and then get started on searching for a job!
Any questions? Contact Shamarah at Shamarah_giannetto@cuesta.eduCalWORKs WORK STUDY INFO: In order for you to work as of JANUARY 1st, 2021, you MUST: Be registered in at least 6 units for Spring 2021 Be on CalWORKs for January 2021 Completed Spring hiring forms
Check out their
networking groups
Mondays at 9am
Develop your soft
skills on Mondays
at 1pm
Financial Literacy
on Thursdays!ASCC – Raise Your Voice! ASCC has two 2020-21 Executive Cabinet Positions available NOW: ASCC Publicity Director and ASCC Outreach Director. Please review the application and information. (eligible for $500 grant, Ipad checkout, leadership transcript notation & staff parking!) Do you want to become an ASCC Senator? Complete the ASCC Senator Application today! (eligible for $200 grant & notation on transcript.)
Some of your favorite local musicians teach at Cuesta, and they are
teaming up – once again – to support student scholarships while
bringing you the best holiday concert of the season. Expect joy,
humor, and talent… as per usual with our Cuesta Faculty concerts!
This concert has different tiers, so you can choose
how you'd like to support us this holiday season:
$5 - Students | $15 - General Admission | $25 - Family Pass
Saturday, December 19 at 7pm PST
RSVP on Facebook!MEChA Navidad Lotteria Night
* Stay tuned… Hoping to reschedule event
in January 2021
TUESDAY, DECEMBER 22, 2020, 6 – 7PM
MEChA Navidad Lotteria Game Night! Students and their families
are welcome. This is a special end of the semester game event to
recruit new members and celebrate the end of the year.
Sign up to receive a gameboard
Event LinkFREE THERAPY
This is an excellent
opportunity for our
underinsured
students and those
needing help who
do not have a
current therapist or
psychiatrist.Transitions Mental Health – SLO Next is Local Advocacy 101 – January 4th https://www.t-mha.org/
Transitions Mental
Health – SLO FREE FAMILY SUPPORT FOR STRUGGLING TEENS
https://www.t-mha.org/
T-MHA for TEENS! FAMILY SUPPORT FOR TEENS
HELP YOUR TEEN COPE, ESPECIALLY DURING COVID-19
Up to Age 18
Myra Valencia – Bi-lingual (Spanish) mvalencia@t-mha.org 805-458-6388Drug & Alcohol Services:
SLO County Drug & Alcohol Services
https://www.slocounty.ca.gov/Departments/Health-Agency/Behavioral-
Health/Drug-Alcohol-Services.aspx
AA and NA (24 hour hotlines and Zoom meetings)
New To AA?
24 hour Helpline: * NOTE: The websites list which
805-541-3211 meetings are currently closed or
855-541-3288 on ZOOM only
Email: info@sloaa.org
NA: 24-Hour Phone Line (800) 549-7730
http://www.centralcoastna.orgAmerican Addiction Centers
American Addiction Centers, an organization that provides substance abuse treatment and
educational resources for people with mental health and substance abuse issues. They host
several free virtual 12-Step support meetings each
week: https://americanaddictioncenters.org/virtual-meetings
They also created a guide that provides information on Alcohol and Drug Hotlines. It offers
free assistance to those with a drug or alcohol addiction and their loved ones.
Related Topics
Ways to Avoid Relapse
Addiction Guide for Family Members
Addiction Guide for Friends
Addiction Guide for Colleagues
Going to Drug Rehab Again
How to Help an Addict Who Doesn’t Want Help
Drug Addiction and Abuse: Is it Disease or a Choice?Resources for Parents:
PARENTS HELPING
PARENTS
Lots of great events for December
Get CONNECTED! Parents of Teens Support Group!
– Who doesn’t need support?
Support your SANITY!
Evening times (Next is January
5th & 12th)
Taught by Sharon Lovelady!Next ones are 12/22, 01/12, 01/26
Moms FIRST!
2nd and 4th Tuesdays
10 – 11:15am via
telehealth
Next ones are Tuesday,
12/22, 01/12 & 01/26Parent Coaching
Call or text a Parent Coach today!
Parent Connection Parent Coaches have over 80
years of combined experience working with
families. Our team is here to provide free and
confidential support in English or Spanish for
parents and caregivers in San Luis Obispo
County.
City of SLO & South County
(805) 543-3700
North County & Coast
(805) 904-1411
Spanish Speaking
(805) 712-5038Excellent Articles and Videos Dr. Stephanie Lee talked about the signs your child might be struggling with low self-esteem due to how they learn, plus tips for how you can help. View Video ▸ Panic Attacks and How to Treat Them The fear and avoidance they inspire can be impairing. https://childmind.org/article/panic-attacks-best- treatments/?utm_source=newsletter&utm_medium=email&utm_content=Panic%20Attacks%20and% 20How%20to%20Treat%20Them&utm_campaign=Public-Ed-Newsletter
Resources for Food:
Cougar Pantry is open! (currently 4 items allowed per
day for Fall)
Cuesta Food Bank Upcoming Dates – January 19th
Both campuses – 3-5pm (first week of school – Spring 2021)
Multiple sites and days for Food Bank - Website: slofoodbank.org
Food locator - https://www.slofoodbank.org/food-locator/
Cal-FreshPRODUCE LOVE IS IN - Morro Bay Free boxes of produce, meat and milk! Tuesdays, 9:30-11:30 Drive-in Pick Up SHORELINE Calvary at Beach & Monterey in Morro Bay
FREE FOOD BOXES
PASO ROBLES
Victory Outreach is giving out free food boxes that have been donated from
local stores on Mondays and Saturdays in Paso Robles (until supplies last that day)
The address is 1616 Pine StreetHOUSING
HASLO WILL BE CLOSED THURSDAY, DECEMBER 24, AND FRIDAY,
DECEMBER 25 FOR THE CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY.
We are hearing that they need more people to apply!
Watch for more lists opening up and watch the website in the
next couple of weeks.
Not as many people requesting 2 bedroom housing.
Those that are disabled and between the ages of 18-62, there are
75 more vouchers coming in January time frame.HASLO list of apartments:
https://static1.squarespace.com/static/538622a1e4b0eca47fbe761f
/t/5f283ec0bda1524a3aeb2b4c/1596473024844/Affordable+Housin
g+by+City_SLOCounty_Aug-3-2020.pdfCourtyard at the Meadows – SLO
Halcyon Collective - AG
If you would like to be added to the wait list for Courtyard at the Meadows in San
Luis Obispo or Halcyon Collective in Arroyo Grande, you must log into their
websites: CourtyardattheMeadows.com and Halcyon-Collective.com.
Courtyard at the Meadows is a brand new 36 unit apartment complex with 1, 2
and 3 bedroom affordable apartments located at 3175 Violet Street, San Luis
Obispo within the beautiful Serra Meadows Community. It is conveniently located
near Prado Road and Higuera Street and minutes from schools, parks, downtown
SLO, and the 101. The property has an estimated completion date of July
1st. CLICK HERE TO APPLY
Halcyon Collective is a brand new 20 unit apartment complex with 1, 2 and 3
bedroom affordable apartments located at 224 S. Halcyon Road in Arroyo
Grande. It is a short drive to Pismo Beach, walking distance to elementry schools,
the high school, shopping, a hospital and restaurants. All units are currently filled
but you are welcome to apply for the waiting list. CLICK HERE TO APPLYhttps://www.echoshelter.org/ With the recent arrival of freezing overnight temperatures, ECHO has partnered with several organizations to provide emergency shelter to those facing homelessness this winter. With a facility each in Paso Robles and Atascadero, the two emergency shelters offer a safe, warm place to sleep for the night. A hot meal and outreach services from ECHO are provided to guests. The 40-bed Paso Robles facility is a partnership between ECHO, People's Self Help Housing and the Housing Authority of SLO County. Funding for the shelters was provided by the State of California. The 20-bed Atascadero facility location is generously provided by Community Church of Atascadero.
Safe Parking Locations San Luis Obispo Location: 40 Prado CAPSLO 40 Prado St. San Luis Obispo, CA 93401 Services Available: Housing case management, meals, showers, laundry, kennels, on-site Community Health Centers (CHC) medical services, and on-site mental health therapy (provided by County Behavioral Health). Program Dates: Monday, July 20- December 31, 2020
Keep in touch with us…
December 21s , 22nd & 23rd
(phone: 805-546-3144 and virtual office)
Returning Monday, January 4thCuesta – NEW PHONE SYSTEMS!
Starting Monday, December 21st, there will be a new phone system
in place throughout Cuesta. Some extensions are changing and
some numbers staying the same.
The main CaFE number will be the same: 805-546-3144
Please have patience during this time. There are multiple ways to
reach us. Phone/Email/Virtual LobbyCaFE Instagram!!!
Follow us at Cuesta_Cafe
https://www.instagram.com
/cuesta_cafe/REMEMBER….
Link for Inside Scoop PPT: Current and previous issues Located on Cuesta CaFE website: https://www.cuesta.edu/student/studentservices/cafe/cafe_inside_scoop.html Hopefully moving to CANVAS soon….
UPDATES FROM OTHER DEPARTMENTS
Q&A
Open Disussion
CURRENT ISSUES, CONCERNS, QUESTIONS
THINGS THAT HAVE WORKED!Q & A:
Julie from Financial Aid confirmed that students will be reviewed for
CARES emergency money again for Spring 2021 on January 11th .
Julie from Financial Aid confirmed that those needing to do CCPG
paper work for Fall 2020 have until June 30th of 2021.
Shay mentioned free breakfast Sunday mornings at Big Bubbas BBQ
in Paso Robles. (See info to the right.)You can also read
