Hello Lions,

This week we were visited by the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) as part of the evaluation cycle that determines La Vista/La Sierra's accreditation. The team arrived on Sunday to meet with our Leadership Team and ASB students, tour the campus, and enjoy an informal reception with the entire staff. FJUHSD Board Member, Mrs. Joanne Fawley, and District Assistant Superintendent, Dr. Sylvia Kaufman, also attended the reception. The team spent Monday through Thursday observing classrooms, and interviewing students, staff, parents, and District administrators (including Superintendent, Dr. Steve McLaughlin). They also spent time reviewing the report written by our staff, and writing up their recommendations. The visiting committee was very complimentary about the instruction, curriculum, assessment, and culture of our school. They will be submitting an official report soon and I will share those details as soon as we get them. Overall, it was a great visit and an excellent opportunity to share best practices with an outside group of educators knowledgeable about alternative and continuation high schools.

Awards Ceremony

On Wednesday, we held an assembly to celebrate students for outstanding academic performance during the first quarter. The Assistance League of Fullerton joined the celebration to honor the La Vista Students of the Quarter with generous gift cards from Target. Congratulations to:

La Vista High School Students of the Quarter

Mya Osorio

Walter Cipriano Tzep Sac

Students were also given awards in four other categories: Earning Full Credit in Every Class First Quarter, Coming to School Everyday First Quarter, Getting Straight A's First Quarter, and Being Named the October Student of the Month by their Teachers. We are proud of all our award-winning students!

Angel Montelongo

Brandon Cortes

Corgan Fitzgerald

Diego Torres

Herminio Pineda

Jonathan Robles

Jose Montes Romero

Mya Osorio

Ruby Partida

Alex Tavera

Andres Gutierrez

Anna Bautista

Carlos G Hernandez

Elvis Canalizo

Grecie Vicens Guerrero

Heaven M. Herrera

Jason Rico

Justin Montoya

Khloe Battat

Kimberly Zermeno

Luke Finnerty

Luke Ulit

Mansoor Rasooli

Roderick Robinson

Ruby Partida

Salvador Rojas

Adriana Cortez

Jay Torres

Jose Montes Romero

Kate Cifuentes Gamez

Mansoor Rasooli

Mariana Franco

Mya Osorio

Najma Hassan Mohamed

Sophia Martin

Angel Ortiz

Angelica Sanchez

Angelica Tapia

Ashley Rojas

Asma Mohamed

Bayron Martinez Flores

Brandon Cortes

Carver Gruber

Christopher Segoviano

Dayna Licona

Destinee Gonzalez

Destiny Nieves

Devin Gonzalez

Diego Torres

Dolores Hernandez Aispuro

Efrain Vicente Garza

EmilianoBorbolla Sanchez

Fabian Hernandez

Fatima De La Torre Nava

Gabrielle Graham

Grecia Vicens Guerrero

Izabella Leon

Jason Rico

Jay Torres

Jose Montes Romero

Joshua Perez

Josslyn Nelson

Julio Barragan Deniz

Kate Cifuentes Gamez

Lessly Sanchez Cervantes

Luis Miguel Cabrera Contreras

Luke Finnerty

Mansoor Rasooli

Marcela Chay Chavez

Maria Blanco

Mariana Franco

Mason Barney

Mayra Loaiza

Mya Osorio

Najma Hassan Mohamed

Natalie Arrieta

Natasha Reese

Nathaly Enriquez

Noe Nunez

Octavio Ramirez

Osvaldo Andrade

Raymond Garcia

Ricky Villescas

Roderick Robinson

Salvador Rojas

Sandee Lopez

SeJoon Lee

Sophia Martin

Valerie Elifonzo

Walter Cipriano Tzep Sac

Yannette Anguiano Rivera

Club Showcase and Club Rush

We also held a Club Rush on Wednesday. Club members showcased their clubs to a small audience made up of Student Ambassadors. The event was simultaneously live-streamed by video production for all classes. Once the student performances were complete, teachers brought their classes down to the quad for a traditional club rush. Students were encouraged to visit each of the club tables to gather information and, hopefully, join a club.

Enjoy your three-day weekend, Lions. Remember, there is an early-release day next Thursday, November 17th, and the following week is Thanksgiving Break.

Roar!

Sandi Layana, Principal

La Vista/La Sierra High Schools

AERIES TIP OF THE MONTH

ELAC Spanish Translation - Meeting Schedule

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

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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.