Ganesha Parent Newsletter

GANESHA PARENT NEWSLETTER

NOVEMBER 2023

GRATITUDE

What is Gratitude? Gratitude is an expression of appreciation for and to return kindness. Studies show that there are social and personal benefits to making a conscious effort to practice gratitude. It generates positivity, makes a person feel happier, people experience healthier relationships, and do better academically and professionally. Cultivate Gratitude this month, start by noticing the goodness in life.

To learn more visit: Gratitude/Psychology Today

IMPORTANT DATES

November 1: Student Free Day
November 3: Coffee with School Leaders
November 9: Parent Workshop
November 10: No school (Veterans Day)
November 13: School Site Council Meeting
November 15: Wellness Center and E-Sports Room Grand Opening
November 16: SAC/ELAC Meeting
November 20-24: Thanksgiving Break
November 23: Thanksgiving Day

Pictured above are 2of our School Counselors, Ms. Magallon and Mrs. Escalera, during our Red Ribbon Week Resource Fair.

For detailed information of Ganesha events and activities, click on the centralized calendar button below.

GHS Centralized Calendar

COUNSELING TEAM

The GHS Counseling Team is focusing on supporting our 12th graders with their college and financial aid applications. The deadline for UC and CSU applications is November 30th and it will be here fast! The team is available in the Counseling Corner, room 43, or room 44 to assist students with their applications.

SCHOOL COUNSELING PROGRAM

COORDINATION OF SERVICES TEAM (COST)

The Ganesha Coordination of Services Team is a Tier II intervention that supports the needs of students and the school overall. The COST refers students to resources, interventions, and support student's academic success and healthy development. If your child is in need of support, please complete the online COST Referral by clicking on the button below.

COST Referral

COMMUNITY SCHOOLS INTIATIVE

Our Community Schools Staff during our on Campus Red Ribbon Week Resource Fair encouraging students to pledge and be drug free.

Ganesha High School will be submitting their California Community Schools Partnership Program Annual Performance Report to the California Department of Education at the end of the month. "The APR serves as a tool to assess implementation efforts, and to encourage reflection as part of an ongoing continuous improvement process." (CCSPP- APR 2023)

RESOURCE CENTER

College Tutors & Peer Advisors from The Movement are available to assist Ganesha students with homework, classwork, projects and test prep in all subjects.
We will have a Reward System created for students to earn points when they visit the Resource Center & complete supplemental work.
Students will be rewarded with different prizes.

Tutoring Services are held in room 22

M - Th - 8:00am - 8:30am

-Lunch

-3:30pm:4:30pm

Friday - 8:00am - 9:00am

-Lunch

For more information contact:

YoungJi Lee, Intervention Teacher

youngji.lee@pusd.org
Ext. 30022

Erin Lariviere, Resource Teacher

Erin.Lariviere@pusd.org
Ext. 30154

PARENT INVOLVEMENT MEETINGS

Please join us IN PERSON this year for all of our Parent Involvement Meetings and Workshops

PARENT AMBASSADORS

Do you want to be a Parent Ambassador?

We are proud to be launching our first ever Parent Ambassador Program. This will provide parents and guardians of Ganesha High School an opportunity to develop leadership and advocacy skills while supporting parent engagement and the academic success of Giant scholars. The ambassadors program enhances the skills, knowledge, and confidence of parents necessary to create meaningful change in their schools and community.

If you are interested in finding out more, please contact Heidi Garcia, at (909)397-4400 Ext. 30150