Hello Lions,

The week after Thanksgiving Vacation marks the downhill stretch to Winter Break. There are only two weeks of instruction left and then finals. This is the time, Lions, to focus on goals, make good choices, and earn as much credit as possible. If a student is be

Student Ambassodors

On Monday, the La Vista/La Sierra Student Ambassadors gathered in the library for their December meeting (and pizza!). Ambassadors heard updates from ASB, administration, and counselors and, in turn, gave their feedback to each group that they had gathered from their fifth-period Academy peers. In its first year, the Ambassador Program has made a positive impact on school culture at La Vista/La Sierra. Thank you, Ambassadors!

ATP Back on the Farm

The La Sierra Adult Transition Program students involved in the GROW Vocational Education Project with the University of California went back to the farm in Irvine on Wednesday. They harvested a bumper crop of sweet potatoes, onions, carrots, beets, cabbage, and cherimoya (I'd never heard of or seen this fruit until this week!). Then, on Friday, the ATP student farmers became chefs and made a delicious soup from their bounty to share with friends and staff.

Friday - Fun Day!

The La Vista/La Sierra ASB closed out the week with an egg-spoon race and a ramen soup sale!

STEAM Week starts next Monday, and there is a lot to look forward to:

Monday - STEAM Competitions

Lego car race

Paper plane distance throw

Parachute and egg drop

Tuesday - Fullerton College Bio-Tech demonstrations

Thursday - STEAM Symposium

Friday - STEAM Awards Ceremony

In addition, Opportunity and La Vista students who are returning to their home schools for the second semester will meet in the library on Wednesday to make sure they transition smoothly. And, don't forget, Thursday is an early-release day.

The La Vista/La Sierra video production students have put together another excellent episode of Lion's Roar. Please take a moment to watch it by clicking on the link below.

Enjoy your weekend, Lions. Only three weeks left until Winter Break!

Roar!

Sandi Layana, Principal

La Vista/La Sierra High Schools

Lions Weekly Roar Video

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

Click here for English, Spanish, and Korean Translation

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.