OCTOBER IS
SUBSTANCE ABUSE PREVENTION MONTH

DID YOU KNOW?

"Children of parents who talk to their teens regularly about drugs are 42% less likely to use drugs than those who don’t; yet, only a quarter of teens report having these conversations. Red Ribbon Week® (October 23-31), the oldest and largest drug prevention campaign in the nation, is your opportunity to get the ongoing conversation started. This year’s theme is Be Kind To Your Mind. Live Drug Free.™ Visit www.redribbon.org to learn more about Red Ribbon Week® and get tips for talking to your kids about drugs. The life you save may be that of your own child or a dear friend."

To bring awareness of this topic to Ganesha students, Our TUPE student club will be hosting various activities this month on substance abuse prevention.
IMPORTANT DATES
  • September 15- October 15 : Hispanic Heritage Month
  • October 5: Parent Workshop
  • October 11: Senior Symposium
  • October 11: PSAT/Shortened Day
  • October 12: Coffee with School Leaders
  • October 13: Last day of the First Quarter
  • October 19: CA Shakeout Earthquake Drill
  • October 26: ELAC/SAC Parent Meeting
  • October 30: School Site Council Meeting
  • November 1: Student Free PD Day
  • November 2: Coffee with School Leaders
  • November 3: Academic Assembly

For detailed information of Ganesha events and activities, click on the centralized calendar button below.
National Hispanic Heritage
Month
September 15 - October 15
COUNSELORS
Ganesha High School's counseling team is excited to kick off the 23-24 school year back on campus. The counseling team consists of Counselors, Janette Magallon, Nicole Harris, Rosemary Escalera and Larry Koch. Together the team strives to ensure student success through academic preparedness, social emotional learning and college and career readiness. (Pictured to the Left are Ms. Harris and Mrs. Escalera during our school's Suicide Prevention and Awareness Week Resource Fair)
The Counseling Team

Mr. Koch
Room 44
 
Ms. Magallon
Room 44
 
Mrs. Escalera
Room 43
 
Mrs. Acevedo
Room 43
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.
COMMUNITY SCHOOLS

Our Community Schools team with the Assistant Principal, Ms. Rappa, and our Attendance Technician, Ms. Martha, congratulating the students who had perfect attendance during the first month of school.
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
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 - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
-During Lunch
-3:30 p.m. - 4:30 p.m.
  • Friday - 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.
-During Lunch

For more information contact:
Erin Lariviere, Resource Teacher
  • Erin.Lariviere@pusd.org
  • Ext. 30154
COLLEGE AND CAREER
Important Announcements/Dates
WORK PERMITS
You can pick up a work permit from Ms. Ortega or Ms. B in the Career Center (Rm. 45)

Ms. Moulton in room 11 signs them!
SAT and ACT
SAT and ACT have become optional in many institutions.

We highly recommend you check out the testing requirements for the school you are applying to.
UC APPLICATION is OPEN!!
You can view and work on the application, I highly recommend you get started on PIQs

Application filing period is
October 1st - November 30th
CSU APPLICATION
Opens October 1st!!!
FAFSA and DREAM ACT Application Open Soon!
CollegeBoard Opportunity Scholarship
$500 to $40,000 scholarship
*Pick up a list of monthly scholarship opportunities from the Career Center!
HAYNES: FAMILY OF PROGRAMS
TRI-CITY MENTAL HEALTH
ATTENDANCE IS IMPORTANAT
Help your son/daughter succeed in high school
  • Contact the school: Stay connected with teachers and school staff
  • Make school attendance a priority: Talk to your teen about the importance of attending school daily.
  • Help your son/daughter stay connected: Make sure your teen wears a mask to school