By Mary O’KEEFE

As of March 24 schools within the Glendale Unified School District set up tents to distribute food to students who are in the free and reduced cost lunch programs. All children, 18 years and under, can pick up breakfast and lunch at several locations throughout the district. In the Crescenta Valley area, Rosemont Middle School and Crescenta Valley High School will be distributing meals from 7:30 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. At Fremont Elementary School meals will be distributed from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Rosemont is located at 4725 Rosemont Ave.; the meals are being distributed in the parking lot in the front of the school. CVHS is located at 2900 Community Ave.; the meals are being distributed on the southwest corner of Glenwood and Community avenues. Fremont is located at 3320 Las Palmas Ave.; the meals are being distributed in front of the school on Las Palmas.

Also at Rosemont Middle School, shortly after the campus closed and new “distance learning” was established, those students who expressed a need for technology in the home via a survey received a Chromebook for use at home.

The distribution took place on March 24 at the school gym. 

“This is a challenging and potentially stressful situation for all of us – staff, students, faculty, administration and parents,” said Principal Scott Anderle in an email to Spartan parents. “Let’s all err on the side of being understanding and flexible. Assume positive intentions. This is uncharted territory, and we are going to have to flow as we go.

“Although our work will feel different, with distance learning occurring officially through May 5, these are still work days for Rosemont staff and teachers. Teachers will be sharing on their webpage or other established communication channel how, when and where to connect with them throughout this new learning adventure.”

  Mary Okeefe