Week Three in the Lion Pride!

Hello Lions,

And just like that - the first three weeks of school are over. It's been a busy - and hot! - week. Here is the rundown. The LV/LS Student Ambassadors had their first meeting of the year on Monday. Each Academy class selected two students to serve as their class Ambassadors. The purpose of the Ambassador Program is to increase communication school-wide and improve school culture. To achieve this, the Ambassadors meet with administration and counselors every month to hear updates on school policies, and ASB representatives present information on upcoming events. The Ambassadors then get an opportunity to give feedback to the administration, counselors, and ASB at the meeting. Monday's meeting was very positive. The Ambassadors took the information they received back to their class; administration, counselors, and ASB got some great feedback from the Ambassadors to improve policies and activities; and everyone got to eat pizza!

Club Rush was held on Tuesday, August 30. Students and advisors from fourteen different clubs set up display tables in the quad to showcase their clubs. Teachers brought their classes down to the quad during fifth period so every La Vista and every La Sierra Opportunity student could participate. Teachers even created a Club Rush assignment to motivate their students to get information from each club and interact with the club students and advisors. Take a look at the pictures from Club Rush (below) and the list of the different clubs. Please ask your student if they signed up for one. We would like to get as many students as possible connected to a club or extra-curricular activity to make their time here at LV/LS more productive - and fun!

LV/LS Clubs

ASB

Black Student Union

Chess

Cultivating Future Teachers

Dance

Esports

Gay Straight Alliance

Improv/Theatre Games

Music & Percussion

N.A.M.I.

Karaoke

Science

Sports

The after-school program also started on Tuesday. As a reminder, the after-school program runs three days a week - Tuesday thru Thursday (except on Thursday early-release days). Many extracurricular activities like Esports and regular sports are offered and food, tutoring, and transportation are provided.

Thursday was an early-release day. Staff used this time to prepare for our upcoming WASC accreditation visit coming in November and to meet with the WASC visiting chair who was on campus for a pre-visit. For more information on the LV/LS WASC process and the November visit please watch the Principal Perspective on this week's episode of Lion's Roar (click on the Lion's Roar link further down in this newsletter).

Friday is always fun day for the Lions. Today the LV/LS ASB students prepared an exciting game of sponge toss to build school spirit. Students and staff participated. Players got the added benefit of the getting a little wet on a hot day and the winner got completely soaked!

Have a wonderful three-day weekend, Lions. Stay safe and cool.

Roar!

Sandi Layana, Principal

La Vista/La Sierra High Schools

Lions Weekly Roar Video

ESPORTS TRYOUTS / CLUB

LV / LS Esports (google.com)

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.

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Parent / Guardian Notification Letter for Health Instruction

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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.