GGUSDPride: Simmons Welcomes Students Back, Doig Launches New Beyond Athletics Program, GGUSD to Host Suicide Prevention Webinar...

September 10, 2021

#GGUSDPRIDE E-newsletter

The #GGUSDPride E-newsletter features many of the great things happening in GGUSD.

Send your photos to pio_department@ggusd.us to highlight your school or students in the e-newsletter.

Simmons Students Are Off to a Great Start

Simmons Elementary School students are excited to be back on campus for in-person learning! GGUSD schools continue to be the best and safest places for students to learn.

Doig Intermediate Offers New Beyond Athletics Program

Doig Intermediate School is excited to partner with Beyond Athletics of Orange County to provide students with after-school organized sports while educating students in six pillars of character development with a focus on responsibility, respect, fairness, care, trustworthiness and citizenship. Students learn, implement, and demonstrate their understanding of the pillars while participating in sports such as football, volleyball, and basketball. Each season students will be taught the importance of maintaining good academics, citizenship, and the importance of giving back by participating in community service. In this photo, Denis Prado, an alumni of Doig Intermediate is giving back by offering organized sports to students after school.

GGUSD Offers Suicide Prevention Webinar

GGUSD parents, staff, and 7th through 12th grade students are invited to a Suicide Prevention Webinar on Thursday, September 16 at 9:00 a.m. or 6:00 p.m., to learn about mental health trends, mental illness symptoms, and suicide prevention including the warning signs of suicide. Attendees will also receive important information about community-based mental health resources and services. The presentation will be provided by Didi Hirsch Mental Health Services, a community leader in suicide prevention since 1942. The webinar is part of GGUSD’s Choose Wellness Campaign to increase awareness and resources for mental health topics.

To join the Zoom webinar at 9:00 a.m., use this link: https://bit.ly/ggusdymh9

To join the Zoom webinar at 6:00 p.m., use this link: https://bit.ly/ggusdymh6

Interpretation will be provided in Spanish, Vietnamese, and Korean. If you need interpretation services, please join the webinar 30 minutes prior to the start time for instructions. If you have any questions, please call the Department of Parent and Community Outreach at (714) 663-6084.

GGUSD is Looking for Substitute Teachers

Apply to work at GGUSD and join an amazing team! This is a great opportunity for anyone interested in teaching.

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