Hello Lions,

We are down to the last week of the semester which is finals week for La Vista and Opportunity students. La Sierra's ATP, iSierra Online Academy, and ABC students do not take traditional final exams and will stay on the regular bell schedule all week. La Vista and Opportunity students have a regular day on Monday and follow the finals bell schedule for Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday. Friday is a staff day only. Students do not come to school on Friday, December 23.

Winter break runs from Monday, December 26 - Friday, January 6. Students return to school for the second semester on Monday, January 9.

STEAM Awards

Last week's STEAM events concluded with an awards ceremony honoring Academy classes and individual students in nine different categories.

Congratulations to:

Paper Airplane Throw

1st Place: Mrs. Palencia

2nd Place: Mrs. Iglesias

3rd Place: Ms. Reynolds

Lego Car Race

1st Place: Mrs. Blied

2nd Place: Mrs. Gibson

3rd Place: Ms. Reynolds

Egg Drop

1st Place: Dr. Rabanera's Class

ELD - Children's Book Writing

1st Place: Ameli Diezmo

2nd Place: Luis Miguel Cabrera Contreras

3rd Place: Valerianna Hernandez Roche

English - Front Page News

1st Place: Lily Finnerty & Owen Sims

2nd Place: SeJoon Lee & Xavier Saenz

3rd Place: Valerie Herrera & Daniel Rudometkin

Biology - Experiment in Video Presentation

1st Place: Mya Osorio

2nd Place: Fatima De La Torre Nava, Valerie Herrera, & Alondra Reyna Reyes

3rd Place: Jonathan Linares, Raul Rojas, & Oscar Alcantar

Geophysical Science - Earthquake Fault Models

1st Place: Maria Blanco

2nd Place: Natalie Arrieta

History - Propaganda Posters

1st Place: Zackary Flores & Kimberly Carano

2nd Place: Adriana Cortez

3rd Place: Giselle Guerrero-Torres

Math - Paper Airplane Project

1st Place: Jonathan Silva, Raul Rojas & Salvador Rojas

2nd Place: Najma Hassan Mohamed, Monica Rodriguez & Andrea Castillo

3rd Place: Isabella Hofstetter, Valeria Macedonio, SeJoon Lee & Benjamin Mancillas

ASB Events

The La Vista/La Sierra ASB planned a number of winter and holiday-themed activities this week. Check out the festivities in the photo gallery below .

ATP Rotaract

The Adult Transition Program Rotaract Club was back in action this week with their December community service project. Club members visited the Intercommunity Care Center. ATP Rotaract Club members delivered snacks to the residents and provided Christmas Carol entertainment.

Rotary Student of the Quarter

The Fullerton Sunrise Rotary Club honored Mansoor Rasooli as the LVHS Rotary Student of the Quarter on Thursday. The Rotary Club presented him with a certificate and a generous Target gift card. Mansoor's math teacher, Dr. Rabanera, attended the meeting to speak about Mansoor. Dr. Rabanera praised Mansoor for his strong work ethic and perseverance. He also noted that Mansoor is an emerging multilingual learner who has thrived academically. Mansoor has a 4.0-grade point average at La Vista and near-perfect attendance. Once he graduates from high school, Mansoor plans to continue his education and pursue a career in nursing.

Congratulations Mansoor!

Students of the Month

The students who were named November Students of the Month by their teachers were honored in an awards ceremony on Tuesday. These students are taking advantage of the opportunities available to them at La Vista/La Sierra and are making progress on their goals. Great Job, students!

Aboubacar Diallo

Alex Alejandro Hernandez Aispuro

Andrea Cortez Reyes

Angela Marquez Martinez

Brenda Trujillo

Bryan Salvador

Camila Chavez Orona

Ciara Melchor

Edwyn Alvarado

Eric Lee

Ernie Ortiz

Jenesi Ibarra

Jiachen Xu

Jorge Bernal

Jose Garcia

Julio Barrangan Deniz

Kimberly Zermeno

Lucas Fano

Luis Garcia

Luis Miguel Cabrera Contreras

Madison Johnson

Mansoor Rasooli

Maria Blanco

Marissa Alvarez

Natalie Valle

Orlando Diaz

Owen Simms

Pedro Partida

Salvador Rojas

Sidney Ibarra

Steve Jung

Staff Potluck

On Thursday, the staff held their annual Holiday Potluck. In addition to eating lunch together, the staff raised $374 to donate to the student scholarship fund. La Sierra Data Tech, Jill Brand, was the mastermind behind this and all potlucks, and her efforts are greatly appreciated by all!

Volleyball

The La Vista/La Sierra Sports Club competed in its first-ever volleyball match against Brea Canyon. The lions lost the first set 25-20, won the second set 25-21, and lost the third set 25-16. The Sports Club advisor, Mr. Tellers, was very proud of his team. "We played well for only two weeks of readiness compared to Brea who had been practicing for two months," he said. The Sports Club has several soccer games lined up for the second semester and is still looking for a school that wants to compete in basketball.

Wrapping It Up!

In conclusion, the final episode of Lion's Roar for 2022 is attached (click below). The video production students have done an excellent job all semester capturing the spirit of La Vista/La Sierra. Thank you to the advisor, Mr. Flores, and all the video production students.

Enjoy your weekend, Lions. Please take the time to study and complete any assignments your teachers will still accept. Every assignment gets you closer to your goal of earning all your credits!

Roar!

Sandi Layana, Principal

La Vista/La Sierra High Schools

Lions Weekly Roar Video

As we approach winter break, many of you may feel the pressure of finals season. We want to remind you to take care of yourself as you study, finish projects, and prepare for winter break.

Here are helpful tips to protect your well-being during finals season:

Set realistic daily goals. Create a daily to-do list to stay on track with your schedule.
Keep up with healthy habits. Eat three meals, get plenty of sleep, and include physical activity into your daily routine.
Make time for yourself every day. Take a walk, call a friend, or enjoy your favorite drink at your local coffee shop to slow down and catch your breath, even if it’s just 15 minutes.
Be mindful of your schedule. Plan ahead and learn to say “no” to activities if you feel overwhelmed.
Reach out for help. Acknowledge your feelings and talk to a professional when needed.

Whatever you are managing, we want you to know you are not alone. If you or someone you know needs help, you can access support here:

To find a mental health care provider, use Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by Fullerton Joint Union High School District:

Call 888-515-0595. Support is available 24/7/365 in over 200 languages.
Visit www.caresolace.com/fjuhsdfamilies and either search on your own or click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

For emergency mental health support:

Call 911 or and request a Crisis Intervention Trained (C.I.T.) response or go to the closest emergency room for support
Text “Hello” or “Home” to 741741 to talk to a crisis counselor
Call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 988 or online chat here: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Trevor Lifeline LGBTQQ+ Crisis Support: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

Finding time for yourself and your well-being is essential, especially during high-stress times. We are always here to support you and wish you the best of luck with finals!

FINALES

Un mensaje para los estudiantes:

A medida que nos acercamos a las vacaciones de invierno, muchos de ustedes pueden sentir la presión de la temporada de exámenes finales. Queremos recordarte que te cuides mientras estudias, terminas proyectos y te preparas para las vacaciones de invierno.

Estos son algunos consejos útiles para proteger su bienestar durante la temporada de exámenes finales:

Establezca metas diarias realistas. Cree una lista de tareas diarias para mantenerse al día con su agenda.
Mantente al día con hábitos saludables. Coma tres comidas, duerma lo suficiente e incluya la actividad física en su rutina diaria.
Haz tiempo para ti todos los días. Salga a caminar, llame a un amigo o disfrute de su bebida favorita en su cafetería local para reducir la velocidad y recuperar el aliento, aunque solo sean 15 minutos.
Sea consciente de su horario. Planifique con anticipación y aprenda a decir “no” a las actividades si se siente abrumado.
Busque ayuda. Reconoce tus sentimientos y habla con un profesional cuando sea necesario.

Independientemente de lo que esté gestionando, queremos que sepa que no está solo. Si usted o alguien que conoce necesita ayuda, también puede acceder al soporte aquí:

Para encontrar un proveedor de atención de salud mental, use Care Solace, un servicio gratuito y confidencial de coordinación de atención proporcionado por Fullerton Joint Union High School District:

Llame al 888-515-0595. El soporte está disponible 24/7/365 en más de 200 idiomas.
Visite www.caresolace.com/fjuhsdfamilies y busque por su cuenta o haga clic en "Reservar cita" para obtener ayuda por chat de video, correo electrónico o teléfono.

Para apoyo de salud mental de emergencia:

Llame al 911 o solicite una respuesta de Capacitado en Intervención de Crisis (C.I.T.) o vaya a la sala de emergencias más cercana para obtener ayuda.
Envíe "Hola" o "Inicio" al 741741 para hablar con un consejero de crisis
Llame a la Línea Nacional de Prevención del Suicidio al 988 o chatee en línea aquí: suicidepreventionlifeline.org
Soporte de crisis LGBTQQ+ de Trevor Lifeline: https://www.thetrevorproject.org/get-help/

Encontrar tiempo para usted y su bienestar es esencial, especialmente durante los momentos de mucho estrés. ¡Siempre estamos aquí para apoyarte y desearte la mejor de las suertes con los exámenes finales!

SOCIAL MEDIA:

INSTAGRAM & FACEBOOK

Here are some helpful tips to get you through finals season.

Set realistic daily goals.
Keep up with healthy habits.
Make time for yourself every day.
Be mindful of your schedule.
For mental health support, call #CareSolace 24/7/365 at 888-515-0595 to find a mental health care provider fit for your needs.

TWITTER

It’s finals season again! Take care of yourself this season, and if you need any support, you can always Call #CareSolace 24/7/365 at 888-515-0595 to find a mental health care provider to help you.

INSTAGRAM Y FACEBOOK

Estos son algunos consejos útiles para pasar la temporada de exámenes finales.

Establezca metas diarias realistas.
Mantente al día con hábitos saludables.
Haz tiempo para ti todos los días.
Sea consciente de su horario.
Si necesita ayuda con su salud mental, llame a #CareSolace 24/7/365 al 888-515-0595 para encontrar un proveedor de atención de salud mental que se ajuste a sus necesidades.

TWITTER

¡Es temporada de finales otra vez! Cuídese esta temporada, y si necesita apoyo, siempre puede llamar a #CareSolace 24/7/365 al 888-515-0595 para encontrar un proveedor de atención de salud mental que lo ayude.

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.