Hello Lions,
Celebrating student success is a strong part of the La Vista/La Sierra culture. Our students are all working hard to meet their goals and we are proud of the choices they are making. Every month we hold a drawing for the students who had perfect attendance for the whole month and/or were "caught" by a staff member doing something good. The winner gets a gift card to Target! Please watch the Lion's Roar video (after my letter) to see which student's name was pulled out of the fishbowl for March. Here's a hint:
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We are also celebrating the students who were chosen by their teachers as students of the month. Congratulation to the students who received this honor for February and March: |
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February
Gerardo D. Aguirre
Erick Amaro
Montes de Oca
Steven Baez
Emiliano Borbolla
Coria Brandon
Anthony Fernandez
Andrew Fleming
Giovan Flores
Leslie Garcia Rodriguez
Salvador Garcia
Jocelyn Gonzaga
Xalin Jones
Ethan Leach
Charlie Ledesma
Jonny Martinez
Laisha Martinez
Brian Moreno
Josslyn Nelson
Leonardo Ochoa
Catelyn Ortiz
Martha Ortiz Lopez
Amanda Pecoraro
Isela Pena
Cienna Phalen
Imelda Ponce
Ramon Pulido
Chelsy Ramos
Lyvia Robinson
Casandra Rosales Guerra
Xavier A. Saenz
Sinae Schilling
Brandon Sistrunck
Danny Solorio
Trinity Stone
Evan Tallant
Diego Torres
Yanely D. Trujillo
Samuel Valenzuela
Ana Vasquez Renoj
Andrew Zamora- Sanchez
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March
Marianna Alfaro
Sandy Arrieta Montoya
Oscar Arteaga Marin
Elizabeth Balderas
Emiliano Borbolla
Sandy Carrillo
Anna Catalina Nungaray
Priscilla Cerda
Kate Cifuentes Gamez
Logan Clark
Jayden Fazzio
Anthony Fernandez
Salvador Garcia
Ernesto Garcia
Jade Gomez
Bryan Gonzalez Flores
Johnny Gonzalez-Henkes
Moises Daniel Gonzalez
Jasmine Hernandez
Roche Valeriana Hernandez
Summer Hernandez
Sidney Ibarra
Andrew Kuo
Manuel Lara
Ethan Leach
Izabella Leon
Oscar Morado
Josslyn Nelson
Grace Pedersen
Yocelyn Pineda
Jose Raymundo Pablo
Andrew Rickert
Eloisa Rojas
Bryan Salvador
Brandon Sistrunck
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Today I got the opportunity to substitute and spend time with the students in this math class. They all worked hard to complete the assignment their teacher had left for them. It's been a minute since I had to do any challenging math so I was very grateful there was a paraprofessional, Ms. Gamboa, assigned to this class. She spent the entire class period moving from student to student answering their questions and helping them better understand the assignment. We are fortunate to have a team of paraprofessionals like Ms. Gamboa at LV/LS who walk alongside the classroom teachers to support our students and help them make significant gains on their goals.
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Friday is always a very spirited day at LV/LS. Many of our clubs choose Friday as their meeting day and today I dropped by the art club to see what they were creating. I'll check back in a couple of weeks and take a picture of the final product.
Out in the quad, ASB revealed the prom menu and hosted a hilarious donut-eating contest! Our social media coordinator caught it all on video:
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Next week, all juniors will participate in California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) state testing. The adjusted bell and bus schedule for CAASPP testing is below.
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CAASPP TESTING SCHEDULE
APRIL 11th - 18th
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Bus Schedule During CAASPP Testing
Bus Schedule will stay the same except for 3rd period. 3rd Period students will ride the bus sooner and report to school earlier.
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Another special event happening next week is the Adult Transition Program Career and Resource Fair. The fair is scheduled for Thursday, April 14 from 6:00-7:30 pm. All ATP students and their families are encouraged to attend! |
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Finally, next Friday is a professional development day for staff. All students get next Friday off!
Have a great weekend, Lions. I hope you enjoy this unseasonably warm weather.
Roar!
Sandi Layana, Principal
La Vista/La Sierra High Schools
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Superintendent Steve McLaughlin, Ed.D. provides a monthly newsletter update for parents, students, staff, and the community.
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Virtual College & Career Center |
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The Sunrise Rotary Club provides tremendous support to La Vista/La Sierra. The club rewards students of the quarter, sponsors students to attend Rotary Youth Leadership Awakening Camp, supports the ATP Rotaract Club, provides scholarships, and more. Each year the Sunrise Rotary Club holds a fundraiser to raise money all the charitable work they do for . This is always a fun event and here is a link to the event if you would like more information or would like to attend! www.fullertonsunriserotary.org
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$1000 scholarships to be used on tuition and books, The Assistance League serves as a community support group that provides funds for scholarships, academic awards, and other areas of need. Deadline to Submit: May 3, 2022
Bob Buchi was a long-time member of the community, parent of District graduates and a business leader in Southern California. He was respected for his accomplishments, strong work ethic, and high expectations of both himself and those around him, but most importantly he was respected for his unwavering fairness and high moral standards. - Deadline to Submit: March 28,2022
The Daniel S. Coelho Memorial Scholarship Fund, a permanently endowed fund with the Daniel S. and Jenny L. Coelho Family Foundation, was created by the Coelho family as a permanent legacy to their husband and father, Daniel. - Deadline to Submit: April 15,2022
Deadline to Submit: May 3, 2022
$1000 dollars. This scholarship is given to one student in each one of the schools in our district. Deadline to Submit - April 29, 2022
$1000 dollars. This scholarship is given to one student in each one of the schools in our district. Deadline to Submit - May 3, 2022
This is a $500 scholarship to be used for tuition and books or school supplies. The mission of Rotary is to provide service to others, promote integrity, and advance world understanding, goodwill, and peace through its friendships of business, professional, and community leaders. Deadline to Submit - May 3, 2022
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La Vista La Sierra Clubs 2021-22 |
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Opportunity Plus Extended Day |
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Dear parents/guardians,
It is with great enthusiasm that I would like to inform you of a unique opportunity your student will have to receive additional support called Opportunity Plus. Please review the information below. If you have any questions, please feel free to contact me.
Mission: To provide students purposeful after school time within a supportive, trauma informed environment to complete school work, develop social-emotional skills and explicitly build strong character. This will be accomplished with the support of positive student leaders, exemplary staff and knowledgeable community partners.
Who: Opportunity students who have been identified as needing additional academic and social emotional support to succeed.
What: Students will engage in individual and group tutoring and counseling led by teachers and trained community partners. During this time students will have access to caring, trauma informed staff and other adults who can support them academically, socially and emotionally.
When: An extended day, 7th & 8th period lasting two(2) weeks: 1:34 pm - 3:07 pm. Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Why: We know that not every student is equipped with the tools and resources to be successful independently. Additionally, some students need more support to build and refine important life skills such as asking questions, communicating effectively, regulating emotions and goal setting. Other students simply require a dedicated safe space to complete work and ask questions away from distractions.
Where: Library - Our library has been refurbished with tables, and chairs that model a college lounge. The library was designed to encourage students to stay, engage and learn. Several classrooms will also be used.
How: Students will be identified based on grades and attendance every two(2) weeks. Students can also volunteer to stay for tutoring or social emotional counseling.
*During Opportunity Plus all students will be offered a snack.
Fred Carr
Assistant Principal, La Vista/La Sierra High School
(714) 447-5504
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Dear Parent/ Guardian,
La Vista/La Sierra High School is excited to bring school-based mental health services addressing concerns that may impact the educational progress of our students. Individual and/ or group counseling services may be available by a Licensed Marriage and Family Therapist (LMFT), Licensed Professional Clinical Counselor (LPCC), or a Licensed Clinical Social Worker (LCSW) to address school-based mental health concerns. Masters-level professionals and student interns, under the supervision of licensed personnel, may also provide services for the students.
The information discussed in counseling sessions will remain confidential except those issues mandated by law to report. For example, incidents of child or elder abuse, neglect, communication of a threat of physical injury to specific people or property, or indication of suicidal thoughts or plans will be reported.
School-based mental health services are provided by the agencies listed below at FJUHSD:
CareSolace, Vista Community Clinics (VCC), Tasha Training and Consulting (TTC), Phoenix House, Congruent Lives and SENECA
Based on identified concerns, level of support needed, and capacity, students will be linked to the appropriate agency. This form allows us to communicate with one or any of these agencies, in order to ensure your child receives the proper support.
Filling out this form will allow us to communicate with one or any of these agencies in order to ensure your child receives the proper support. If you are interested in your child’s ability to receive any services from any of the listed agencies above, please fill out student information and sign under parent/guardian signature. Click here for the consent form to this letter.
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Dear FJUHSD families,
The Fullerton Joint Union High School District fosters a culture that promotes the health, safety, and well-being of students, staff & their families. In an effort to continuously support this commitment, the district has partnered with Care Solace.
Care Solace is an online resource with a live 24/7 concierge meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health related programs and counseling services. Care Solace is a tool for school staff and families to connect with community-based mental healthcare resources and providers. Their proprietary care navigation system taps into a vast database of mental healthcare resources to find carefully vetted local therapists and programs in minutes.
School district families and staff may access Care Solace services in two ways:
1. Call (888) 515-0595 to speak with someone from your Concierge team
- Representatives are standing by to take your call or email 24/7/365
- Answer ten easy questions to receive an extensive list of referrals to applicable care providers. Care Solace takes into account all types of private insurance including Medi-Cal, Medicaid, and Medicare and those that have no insurance. The platform also filters by age, gender, zip code and special request.
Care Solace is now available for use by district families and staff at no cost. Care Solace does not require a name, address, phone number, or date of birth. All information entered on the Care Solace tool is completely confidential and securely stored.
Please note, this service is an optional resource available by choice and is not mandatory in any way. Care Solace is not an emergency response service or mental health services provider. In the event of a life threatening emergency, please call 9-1-1 or the National Suicide Hotline 1-800-273-8255. If you are interested in seeking counseling-related services at this time, please consider visiting www.caresolace.com/fjuhsdfamilies
Warmest regards,
Dr. Steve McLaughlin
Superintendent of Schools
Fullerton Joint Union High School District
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La Vista & La Sierra High School
(714) 447-7821
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