Week Eight in the Lion Pride!

Hello Lions,

The La Vista/La Sierra ASB organized a very successful blood drive this week. ASB treasurer, Michelle Sanchez, coordinated the event and recruited 47 potential donors. Overall, 27 pints of blood were donated to the American Red Cross for hurricane victims on the east coast. Great job, ASB!

Student Ambassadors from La Vista and the Opportunity Program held their third meeting of the year on Monday. Each Academy class sends two Ambassadors to the meeting to receive updates from administration, counselors, and ASB which they take back to their classmates. The Ambassadors also provide feedback to administrators, counselors, and ASB that they have gathered from their classmates on school policies and events. This group is having a positive impact on the culture of our school improving school-wide communication and increasing participation in school activities. Way to go Ambassadors!

Adult Transition Program students also gathered on Monday for a presentation from the My Day Counts adult program. My Day Counts provided information on how they support post-secondary students in the areas of work, education, and independent living. One of the goals of the Adult Transition Program is to match students with adult programs, like My Day Counts, that are aligned with their future goals. Students had great questions during the presentation and several said they were interested in signing up for My Day Counts after completing the Adult Transition Program.

In other news, biology students went on a field trip to the Cal State Fullerton University Arboretum on Wednesday. In the photo below, students are standing in front of the university's Heritage House. This is an 1894 Eastlake-style house that was moved to the Arboretum from downtown Fullerton. It

is surrounded by gardens and outbuildings that would have been common in its 1894.

Students put their biology skills to work at the Arboretum, taking nature walks to identify diverse flora within several different ecosystems. Students reported to their teacher, Mrs. Palencia, that this was the first time they had ever seen some of the plants, like lilypads, that grow at the Arboretum. They also had a chance to pick (and taste!) some fresh fruit.

That's it for this week, Lions. There are only two weeks left in the first quarter so please use your weekend wisely by studying and finishing up any assignments your teachers will still accept. Stay safe and we'll see you on Monday.

Roar!

Sandi Layana, Principal

La Vista/La Sierra High Schools

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