GANESHA PARENT NEWSLETTER
February 2024
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Black History Month is an annual celebration of achievements by African Americans and a time for recognizing their central role in U.S. history. Among the notable figures often spotlighted are Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Harriet Tubman, Rosa Parks, Jackie Robinson and Barack Obama who've made a profound impact in history. This year's theme “African Americans and the Arts,” explores the key influence African Americans have had in the fields of "visual and performing arts, literature, fashion, folklore, language, film, music, architecture, culinary and other forms of cultural expression."
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IMPORTANT DATES
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February 1: Coffee with School Leaders
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February 3: Saturday School
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February 7: School wide ELPAC Testing
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February 10: Saturday School
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February 12: No School
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February 15: Parent Workshop
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February 17: Saturday School
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February 19: President's day/ No School
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February 24: Saturday School
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February 29: SAC/ELAC Meeting
For detailed information of Ganesha events and activities, click on the centralized calendar button below.
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Ganesha Counseling Team
from left to right: Mrs. Acevedo, Ms Magallon, Mrs. Escalera, Mr Koch
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ELPAC TESTING
All English Learners will be taking the state mandated ELPAC Exam on February 8th. Ganesha HS will be on a modified testing schedule.
In order to Reclassify from an English Learner to English Proficient, students must earn a 4/4 on the Exam.
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NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK |
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National School Counseling week will be February 5th-9th . We celebrate our school counselors who play a vital role in addressing student's academic, career, and social/emotional development needs.
Many thanks to our wonderful counselors!
Mrs. Acevedo, Mrs. Escalera
Ms. Magallon, Mr. Koch
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UPCOMING PARENT WORKSHOPS |
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COORDINATION OF SERVICES TEAM (COST) |
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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. |
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Are you in need of food, clothing, or other resources? The community school team can connect students and families to school and community resources.
Visit our Food Pantry/Clothing Closet by scheduling an appointment with Heidi Garcia at 909-397-4400 Ext: 30150. You can also visit us at Ganesha HS in room 42.
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Tutoring Services are held in room 22
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M - Th - 8:00 a.m. - 8:30 a.m.
During lunch (Room 46)
3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
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Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
During Lunch (Room 46)
For more information contact:
YoungJi Lee, Intervention Teacher
- youngji.lee@pusd.org
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Ext. 30022
Erin Lariviere, Resource Teacher
- Erin.Lariviere@pusd.org
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Ext. 30154
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PARENT INVOLVEMENT MEETINGS |
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Please join us IN PERSON this year for all of our Parent Involvement Meetings and Workshops.
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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
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WORK PERMITS
You can pick up a work permit from Ms. Ortega in the Career Center (Rm. 45)
Ms. Moulton in room 11 signs them!
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CSU Applications still OPEN
The following link has a list of all the campuses still currently accepting applications
Please visit the Career Center for assistance.
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FAFSA and DREAM ACT
Application ARE NOW OPEN!
Seniors are highly encouraged to visit their counselor or career center to get assistance with their applications.
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CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarship
$500 to $40,000 scholarship
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PUSD 2024-2025 LCAP SURVEY |
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HAYNES FAMILY OF PROGRAMS |
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February is National Teen Dating Violence Awareness and Prevention Month. An issue that impacts everyone - not just teens. According to youth.gov, "nationwide, youth age 12 to 19 experience the highest rates of rape and sexual assault. Studies show that approximately 10% of adolescents report being the victim of physical violence at the hands of an intimate partner during the previous year." Students who are victimized or witness violence bring this experience with them to school, the classroom, and teen relationships. Adolescents in abusive relationships often carry these unhealthy patterns of violence into future relationships.
We aim to break the cycle of violence by promoting safe healthy relationships at Ganesha High School. Every Wednesday in February, during lunch, we will focus on a topic: Teen Dating Violence, Respect, Boundaries, and Empowerment. Students can attend these wellness discussions with our social workers and learn ways to build healthy relationships.
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Parents, please remind your students to come to school on time and attend every day for an opportunity to receive a special treat each month! |
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