Hello Lions,

Week eleven marks the beginning of the first week of the second semester. La Vista High School and the La Sierra High School Opportunity Program bring in new students at the start of each quarter so it's an exciting time in Lion Country! I want to welcome our new students and families and assure them that they have landed in a very good place where students can be successful and reach their goals. All they have to do is buy into our programs and try!

America's Got Talent Field Trip

This week the La Vista/La Sierra ROP Video Production students had the amazing opportunity to be audience members during the filming of America's Got Talent at the CBS Television Studios in Pasadena. Video production teacher, Mr. Flores, and counselor, Mr. Diaz, chaperoned twenty students to the event. Our students got to sit in the first three rows and were able to see three golden-buzzer performances that will advance to the finale. They even got a chance to meet the judges Simon Cowell, Heidi Klum, and Howie Mandel. The show is scheduled to air early next year and we will look forward to seeing glimpses of our students in the audience!

Red Ribbon Week Activities

This week was also Red Ribbon Week. The Red Ribbon Campaign is the largest drug-abuse prevention campaign in the United States and the La Vista/La Sierra ASB organized many events to raise awareness for this cause. There was a theme for every day:

Monday: ¨Follow your Dreams, not drugs¨ - Wear Pajamas

Tuesday: ¨Drugs are Despicable¨ - Wear yellow & blue, beanies, and overalls

Wednesday: ¨Drugs can’t find me¨ - Wear green, brown or camouflage

Thursday: ¨Put a cap on it¨ - Wear a hat or beanie

Friday: ¨Team up against drugs¨ - Wear sportswear

Red ribbon bracelets were also passed out to all students and Academy classes received extra bracelets and other supplies to use as they saw fit for a school-side door decorating contest. See the Reb Ribbon Week gallery of photos below to get a good look at all the different activities.

Happy Birthday!

The bus drivers who transport the La Vista/La Sierra students are amazing. They really go out of their way to get to know our students and make the rides to and from school safe and comfortable. Students showed their appreciation to bus driver, Ray Zayas, on Friday with a surprise birthday celebration. Happy birthday Ray and thank you and all our drivers for starting and ending our students' day with such compassion.

Have a great weekend, Lions. Stay safe.

Roar!

Sandi Layana, Principal

La Vista/La Sierra High Schools

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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.