Hello Lions,

This week the La Vista/La Sierra ASB hosted a club rush to showcase the different extra-curricular activities students can participate in. The chart below lists the fourteen different clubs currently active on our campus:

It is not too late to join one of these clubs. Students just need to speak to the club's advisor (listed in the right-hand column above) to get more information. In addition, if a student has an interest in forming a new club, he or she can speak to Ms. Babarovic in room 3002 to get started.

Adult Transition Adventure

On Thursday, students from the Adult Transition Program (ATP) hub in Buena Park visited the HSI LAI Temple in Hacienda Heights as part of their goal to increase cultural awareness. Prior to the trip, students learned about the Lunar New Year and the 2023 Year of the Rabbit. Students said that the highlights of the trip were the wall of paper lanterns and touring the temple.

Student Ambassadors

The January Student Ambassador meeting was held this week in the La Vista La Sierra library. Each fifth-period Academy class appoints two student Ambassadors to attend these monthly meetings, report information given at the meeting back to the Academy class, and give student feedback to ASB, counselors, and administration.

ASB officers kicked off the meeting by reviewing the following upcoming schoolwide events:

Kindness Week: January 23 - January 27

Lunar New Year Celebration: January 24

Chili Baked Potato Sale: January 27

Blood Drive: January 31

Counselors then gave information on the two Fullerton College classes students can enroll in this spring that are taught on the La Vista/La Sierra campus:

Counseling 140

After School on Mondays and Wednesdays

3/27/23 – 4/10/23

3:40 pm – 5:10 pm

Transportation Home is Provided

Counseling 151

During Periods 7 and 8 as Part of the Regular School Day

3/27/23 - 5/19/23

Transportation Home is Provided

Students earn high school and college credits concurrently in the Counseling 151 class which is an amazing opportunity! If getting an early start on college is something your student is interested in, please have him or her visit the counseling office or visit the Guidance/College Courses link on the school website for more information.

Finally, the administration spoke to the Ambassadors about the positive impact getting involved in school can have on a student's academic performance and mental health. They highlighted upcoming club events like soccer and basketball games against other continuation high schools and video game tournaments. The administration also encouraged the Ambassadors to promote the La Vista/La Sierra afterschool program and the February 15 Open House.

Calling All ELAC Members

ELAC stands for the English Language Advisory Committee. If you are the parent of an English Learner student or a student who was reclassified in the last four years, you are qualified to participate as a member of our school's ELAC committee. The ELAC committee meets throughout the school year to discuss issues related to English Learners and provide input about English Learner programming and support in our school and our district. The next ELAC meeting is scheduled for next Tuesday, January 24 at 8:30 am in the La Vista/La Sierra library. Click on the following link to preview the ELAC Agenda. If you are interested in participating and have questions, please reach out to our EL Family Liaison, Mr. Joel Medina, at jmedina@fjuhsd.org

STOPit App

The STOPit app is designed to empower students to anonymously communicate specific areas of concern with school personnel. Students can send a message about bullying, substance use, theft, or any inappropriate behavior on campus. They can share concerns about themselves or someone else and upload pictures, screenshots, etc. to support their conversation. Administrators get an immediate alert when someone submits a concern via the STOPit app, and the administrator can communicate with the person who submitted the concern while maintaining anonymity. The intent is for students to feel safe enough to share important information without the fear of getting in trouble or being seen negatively by their peers. The app allows students to play an important role in keeping our school community safe and potentially preventing risky and sometimes dangerous behavior. In an effort to make the reporting process even easier, stickers will be posted throughout the school with QR codes allowing students to scan directly to the STOPit app. All students are encouraged to download the STOPit app.

Super Smash Tournament

We ended the week with a Super Smash Bros tournament. Sixteen students from the eSports Club gathered in the library for the competion. Prizes were awarded for the first, second and third place winners and everyone got pizza! Congratulations to:

Joseph Lozez Torres - 1st Place

Jonathan Bailon - 2nd Place

Adrian Orozco - 3rd Place

Happy Friday, Lions. I hope you have a wonderful weekend. Roar!

Sandi Layana, Principal

La Vista/La Sierra High Schools

Lions Weekly Roar Video

Spanish Translation

Korean Translation

AERIES TIP OF THE MONTH

Morning Bus Schedule - Pick Up

Afternoon Bus Schedule - Release

For the 2022-23 school year, FJUHSD was approved to implement Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) at Buena Park, Fullerton Union, La Habra, and La Vista High Schools. Parents with students who attend these schools will not be required to complete a lunch application form. Conversely, FJUHSD was not approved for CEP for Sunny Hills, Sonora, and Troy High Schools. While meals will continue to be served to students at no cost at non-CEP schools, the District will be encouraging parents who may qualify for free and reduced meals to complete a 2022-23 lunch application. The District Food Services team is here to support. Please contact us for questions or assistance at (714) 870-2820 or by email at foodservices@fjuhsd.org.

Virtual College & Career Center

Parent / Guardian Notification Letter for Health Instruction

Click here for English, Spanish, and Korean Translation

Dear FJUHSD Families,

This past year may have presented a variety of difficulties for students and their families. Some of us, including our students, are experiencing fatigue in response to the pandemic and other factors. Some students are disconnecting (or disengaging) and may find it hard to motivate ourselves and engage in school. Before the pandemic, one in four may have needed help maintaining our mental health. Those numbers are on the rise and reaching higher levels due to limited in-person connections to people, places, and things that help us stay healthy.

As our district works in accordance with state and local guidelines to safely reopen campuses we know that the process is challenging and many in our community are in need of help.

If a student or family member is in need of support or are worried about a loved one, Care Solace can help students and their families find mental health and substance use treatment options matched to your needs regardless of the circumstance.

FJUHSD students, staff, and families can use Care Solace at no charge to them. Care Solace’s team is available 24/7 and can support students and families in any language.

If you would like to use Care Solace to help find a provider

Call 888-515-0595. Access Care Solace 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Visit https://www.caresolace.com/site/fjuhsdfamilies/ and either search on your own, OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.