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  • Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic this Wednesday at Bloss...

    Flu and COVID Vaccine Clinic This Wednesday, December 7, 2022 At Blossom Hill School It’s National Influenza Vaccination Week, December 5-9, 2022.  If you haven’t received a flu shot yet, there’s still time.  Protect yourself and your loved ones by getting a flu shot. LGUSD and Safeway Pharmacy are hosting a COVID and flu vaccine clinic this Wednesday. There are still spots available.  Register today.   COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Blossom Hill School 16400 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos 12:30 - 3:30 pm Registration  is encouraged. The following will be available: Flu Shots  (Regular & Senior Dose) for individuals 3 years and older     COVID-19 Boosters for individuals 5 and older, including the  new Omicron Bivalent Booster for those eligible. COVID Rapid Antigen Test Kits Safeway will bill participants' health plans for all vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines are subsidized for people not insured or covered.  Kaiser members:  Safeway can bill Kaiser for the COVID booster, but you must go to Kaiser to get the flu vaccine for free.  The cost of flu vaccines for those not insured or covered: $40 for a regular dose, $70 for a senior dose.   Cases of COVID, flu, and RSV are on the rise throughout Santa Clara County. The  Santa Clara County Public Health Department  advises that the most important mitigation measures are: wearing masks indoors  practicing frequent hand washing/sanitizing vaccination/boosters for flu and COVID and  staying home, testing and contacting a healthcare provider when experiencing symptoms

    Monday, Dec 05 2022

  • Prepare for Cold & Flu Season: COVID and Flu Vaccin...

    Prepare for Cold & Flu Season COVID and Flu Vaccine Clinic Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Prepare for cold and flu season. COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Blossom Hill School 16400 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos 12:30 - 3:30 pm Registration  is encouraged. The following will be available: Flu Shots  (Regular & Senior Dose) for individuals 3 years and older     COVID-19 Boosters for individuals 5 and older, including the new Omicron Bivalent Booster for those eligible. COVID Rapid Antigen Test Kits      Safeway will bill participants' health plans for all vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines are subsidized for people not insured or covered.  Kaiser members:  Safeway can bill Kaiser for the COVID booster, but you must go to Kaiser to get the flu vaccine for free. The cost of flu vaccines for those not insured or covered:   $40 for a regular dose, $70 for a senior dose. LGUSD and Safeway Pharmacy are hosting this clinic.

    Thursday, Dec 01 2022

  • Student Wellness - Tips for a Healthy Winter

    Tips for a Healthy Winter Social Media Parent Night - Part 2 Social Media:  Vigilant Parents Monday, December 5,  6:30 - 8:30 pm RJ Fisher MPR A two-night event with the  Vigilant Parent Initiative   and the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno PD that will cover information about Discord and  Roblox .    Please register here.   We need a minimum of 40 parents to participate Stay Healthy This Winter While the 2022-23 school year has started off with less interruptions from COVID-19, we are still grappling with the health pandemic and an intense flu season.  One of the best ways to prevent illness is to get immunized against COVID and the Flu. COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Blossom Hill School 16400 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos 12:30 - 3:30 pm Registration  is encouraged. To keep your child healthy, encourage them to wash their hands, and give them a bottle of hand sanitizer. If children do get sick, follow these helpful tips about when to stay home. With the holidays upon us, there are many reasons to be joyful. It's a time for sharing, laughter, giving back, and creating memories with family and friends. Our schools and partners have a busy month ahead: The Los Gatos Holiday Parade on Saturday Music performances and Winter Concerts throughout the month Make-up Picture Days HSC meetings and special social events Social Media Parent Night Q2 ends for Middle School School Assemblies… ….just to name a few! In addition to the fun and excitement, the holidays, however, can also be stressful. We may be making plans to visit loved ones, managing our budget for gifts, or coordinating events with our community. With an already-packed schedule, these additional tasks can add stress to our lives. Celebrating and connecting with family is important during the holiday season, but it's also essential to care for your mental health. National Stress-Free Family Holidays Month brings awareness to the harmful effects of stress and reminds everyone to take care of themselves as they approach the holidays. Here are some helpful tips for a more stress-free holiday season: Make adjustments to holiday traditions. Consider ways to modify traditions that may negatively impact you or your child's mental health. It can be nice to stick with holiday traditions, but mental health should take priority. Don't forget the power of "no." It's okay to say no to plans if you are feeling overwhelmed. Plan ahead. Keeping a calendar of events can help you stay on track and prepare for events.  Talk about your feelings. You might be overwhelmed or missing a loved one. Talking about your feelings with a trusted friend or family member is okay. You are not in this alone. Take time for self-care. It's important to take care of ourselves before caring for others. This holiday season, make time for yourself. Keep regular sleep routines.  It is easy for routines to be disrupted this month, but studies show that healthy sleep habits will reduce stress and irritability. Be mindful of screen time.  Consider the opportunity this month to turn the TV off during mealtimes to connect and enjoy family time during the holidays. Maintain healthy eating habits.    Healthy foods improve your concentration, strength, and endurance during this busy time of year. Have fun!!  Stay physically active and out in the fresh air. Try ice skating, building a fort, or taking a winter beach walk. To keep their minds engaged, try out math games, crafts, puzzles, science experiments, and board games. NEED HELP NOW? LGUSD Student Wellness Supports Web Page Dial 988  - National Suicide Hotline Text RENEW or HELP  to 741741 Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-2387    Get Help Now: The Trevor Project Care Solace LGUSD Student Wellness is a publication of LGUSD ©2022 Contact the editor at district@lgusd.org November 30, 2022

    Wednesday, Nov 30 2022

  • COVID and Flu Vaccine Clinic - December 7, 2022

    COVID and Flu Vaccine Clinic Wednesday, December 7, 2022 LGUSD & Safeway Pharmacy are hosting a vaccination clinic. COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic Wednesday, December 7, 2022 Blossom Hill School 16400 Blossom Hill Road Los Gatos 12:30 - 3:30 pm Registration  is encouraged. The following will be available: Flu Shots  (Regular & Senior Dose) for individuals 3 years and older     COVID-19 Boosters for individuals 5 and older, including the new Omicron Bivalent Booster for those eligible. COVID Rapid Antigen Test Kits      Safeway will bill participants' health plans for all vaccines. COVID-19 vaccines are subsidized for people not insured or covered.  Kaiser members:  Safeway can bill Kaiser for the COVID booster, but you must go to Kaiser to get the flu vaccine for free. The cost of flu vaccines for those not insured or covered:   $40 for a regular dose, $70 for a senior dose.

    Friday, Nov 18 2022

  • Student Wellness - Holiday Break Supports

    Holiday Break Supports   RESOURCES   TONIGHT Social Media Parent Night Updated Date and Added Content Social Media:  Vigilant Parents Wednesday, November 16   and  Monday, December 5,  7:00 - 8:30 pm RJ Fisher MPR A two-night event with the  Vigilant Parent Initiative   and the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno PD that will cover information about Snap Chat, Instagram, TikTok, Discord and  Roblox .   Please register here.   We need a minimum of 40 parents to participate. Return From Break COVID Testing The California Department of Health strongly recommends “return from break” testing. For this reason, we are sending antigen tests home with each student this week.  Please test your child the morning of Monday, November 28th before they return to school. We recommend that your child takes a second test on November 30.  If your child tests positive, please contact the school. They will share information about return-to-school timelines.  Negative results do not need to be reported. Thank you for supporting us in our efforts to maintain healthy schools, and we wish you a restful Thanksgiving Break. Support Available During School Breaks Happy Thanksgiving to our families! We hope you take time during this break to connect with loved ones and recharge. Even though our schools are closed, you can still access support for your family if needed.   Los Gatos Union School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students and their family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance.   If you or a family member are looking for help and would like to use Care Solace to find a provider:   Call 888-515-0595. Support is available 24/7/365 in any language. Visit  www.caresolace.com/lgusd  and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.   Additional community resources include: Second Harvest Food Bank  Flu shots  and  COVID-19 vaccinations   California's 4th graders are invited to apply for a California State Park Adventure Pass and receive a free pass to visit 19 participating state parks. Parents and guardians can apply by going online to  ReserveCalifornia.com   or by calling (800) 444-7275.  San Jose Downtown  Youth Wellness Center SCCOE  Virtual Calming Room   Have a wonderful and safe holiday! We look forward to when we return on November 28, 2022. Need Help Now? LGUSD Student Wellness Supports Web Page Dial 988  - National Suicide Hotline Text RENEW or HELP  to 741741 Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-2387    Get Help Now: The Trevor Project Care Solace LGUSD Student Wellness is a publication of LGUSD ©2022 Contact the editor at district@lgusd.org November 16, 2022

    Wednesday, Nov 16 2022

  • Student Wellness - Helping Students Thrive

    Helping Students Thrive   RESOURCES   Social Media Parent Night Updated Date and Added Content Social Media:  Vigilant Parents Wednesday, November 16   and  Monday, December 5,  7:00 - 8:30 pm RJ Fisher MPR A two-night event with the  Vigilant Parent Initiative   and the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno PD that will cover information about Snap Chat, Instagram, TikTok, Discord and  Roblox .   Please register here.   We need a minimum of 40 parents to participate. . Return From Break COVID Testing The California Department of Health strongly recommends “return from break” COVID testing.  For this reason, we are sending antigen tests home with each student next week.  Please test your child the morning of Monday, November 28th before they return to school. We recommend that your child takes a second test on November 30.  If your child tests positive, please contact the school. They will share information about return-to-school timelines.   There is no need to report negative test results.   Be Seen and Heard © November 28, 200 7:00 pm  Virtual Presentation Zoom Link to Follow Erin’s Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for grades pre-K through 12.  Erin’s Law has now been passed in over 37 states.   In an effort to educate students about Erin’s Law, Los Gatos Union School District will be hosting our fifth year of curriculum called,  Be Seen and Heard ©   -   a prevention-oriented child sexual abuse program for all students. This curriculum is designed to create an age-appropriate, safe and engaging environment where students will learn about the difference between safe and unsafe touch, the difference between safe and unsafe secrets, and the importance of speaking up to trusted heroes and adults.  (Each year the students will learn new concepts and strategies for keeping their bodies safe.)    Parents are invited to attend this special, virtual information meeting on November 28, 2022, to preview the concepts of the Be Seen and Heard ©  curriculum prior to the schools holding the in-person assembly program at every school the week of December 5. Parent letters will be sent home November 29, 2022. Dear LGUSD Families,   We are thankful!   During this time off from school November 21-25, 2022 for the Thanksgiving break, we want to express our gratitude for everyone who has helped keep our students safe, healthy, connected and learning. We thank:   Our students who continue to learn and grow everyday. Our teachers who have gone above and beyond to help make school a welcoming place where students can learn. Our administrators who have been champions of the school sites. Our many, many healers and helpers - the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need. Our families that have supported One Community LG so that we can provide programs like music, art, Spanish and additional counselors. We know that even in the best of times holidays can present a stressful time for students and families.  As we approach the upcoming holiday break,   ●   If your child needs support leading up to the break, please reach out to our  wellness check in  for help. ●   If your family or your child needs support during the break, please remember the LGUSD community has access to Care Solace for self, family, or friends:   Call (888) 515-0595 at any time (24/7) or visit   www.caresolace.com/lgusd .  Support is available in 200+ languages.    ●   As long as your child is healthy, please encourage showing up to class when school is in session.   Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect with peers and their teachers.    Thank you for partnering with us to help your child learn, thrive, and succeed.   Sincerely, LGUSD Student Services Need Help Now? LGUSD Student Wellness Supports Web Page Dial 988  - National Suicide Hotline Text RENEW or HELP  to 741741 Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-2387    Get Help Now: The Trevor Project Care Solace LGUSD Student Wellness is a publication of LGUSD ©2022 Contact the editor at district@lgusd.org November 9, 2022

    Thursday, Nov 10 2022

  • LGUSD Is Hiring Substitute Teachers - Join the Infor...

    LGUSD is Hiring Substitute Teachers: Join the Information Night to Learn More Do you have a Bachelor's Degree? Interested in helping your school community? Would you like a flexible schedule? We are looking for additional substitute teachers to help cover classrooms when our teachers need to be out. The requirements and process for becoming a substitute teacher are easier than you think. If you would like to find out more, please join us for the  Substitute Information Night Wednesday, November 16, 2022  6:00 pm  via zoom.  We will provide information on becoming a substitute teacher and answer questions.  Complete the  Substitute Information Night form  to receive the zoom link. Links will be sent the day before the meeting.    Hope to see you there! Please share with family and friends who may be interested.  Substitute Information Night form Questions?  Contact Nicole Chaisson at nchaisson@lgusd.org

    Tuesday, Nov 08 2022

  • Student Wellness - Encouraging Healthy Social Intera...

    Encouraging Healthy Social Interactions   RESOURCES   TONIGHT Supporting Students with Stress and Excessive Worry for Parents and Caregivers November 2, 2022 6:00 - 7:00 pm RJ Fisher MPR This presentation focuses on ways parents and caregivers can support children with stress and excessive worry during the re-acclimation process. Participants will leave this presentation with strategies that they can utilize at  home to help promote positive mental health and emotional growth.   No registration required . A special thank you to all of our counselors and support team for helping students and families who request support through the  concern reporting   form or the   wellness check in .   The team at Fisher was true to their efforts, even on Halloween with their theme costume,  “You can count on me!” Social Media Social media has given us a platform to connect with the world. We keep up with friends and relatives, learn about different cultures and ideas, and share our thoughts with a broad audience. While there are several benefits to social media, it can also be harmful to our community.   Social media can distract our students, disrupt their sleep, expose them to unrealistic beauty standards, bullying, and rumor-spreading. The more we educate ourselves on warning signs and how to monitor students, the better we can help prevent them from these adverse effects. There are healthy ways to find a balance with social media and mitigate the related risks. Here are a few tips on how to protect students: Set boundaries. Ensure your student has a phone use routine, so their phone does not interfere with their sleep, homework, or other responsibilities. Have open discussions. Ask your child why they are using social media and ask if they understand its risks. Ask them how social media makes them feel and have a plan if they start to have negative emotions associated with their use. Teach social media etiquette. Discuss appropriate behavior on social media. Ensure they carry their core morals on how to treat others as they interact with others virtually. Set social media rules. For example, making their account private, not allowing them to accept friend requests from strangers, and having restrictions on what type of content they are allowed to post, consume, and share.   Here are some helpful websites for more information on how to protect our students:   The Family Dinner Project How to Talk to Teens About Social Media Child Mind Institute Social Media Effects on Teens American Academy of Child & Adolescent Psychiatry Social Media and Teens Join us to continue this important conversation with the  Vigilant Parent Project  presentations. Social Media Discussions Wednesday, November 16 and Wednesday, November 30, 2022  7:00 - 8:30 pm Fisher MPR A two-night event with the  Vigilant Parent Initiative  and the Los Gatos-Monte Sereno PD that will cover information about SnapChat, Instagram, TikTok and Discord.   Each class also ends with showing the Parental Control guides naturally available on Apple and Android devices, as well as How to Start the Conversation with Your Child.   The class is provided in-person with iPad stations to walk parents through the class.   The class is for  Parents ONLY . Due to the nature of the topic discussed (including Child Sexual Abuse Material), no children will be permitted to be in room during the class.    Space is limited and we ask that you attend both evenings to participate in the full event.   Please register here to participate. Need Help Now? LGUSD Student Wellness Supports Web Page Dial 988  - National Suicide Hotline Text RENEW or HELP  to 741741 Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-2387    Get Help Now: The Trevor Project Care Solace LGUSD Student Wellness is a publication of LGUSD ©2022 Contact the editor at district@lgusd.org November 2, 2022

    Wednesday, Nov 02 2022

  • Student Wellness: Social & Academic Supports for St...

    Social & Academic Supports for Students    Student Wellness Check-In There are many reasons why students may need to check in with a member of our wellness team.   Academic stress?   Social conflict?  Personal distress?   Processing big feelings?   A Wellness Check-In can be requested through our  Wellness Check-In Form . Supporting Students with Stress and Excessive Worry for Parents and Caregivers November 2, 2022   6:00 - 7:00pm Fisher MPR This presentation focuses on ways parents and caregivers can support children with stress and excessive worry during the re-acclimation process.  Participants will leave this presentation with strategies that they can utilize at home to help promote positive mental health and emotional growth.  No registration required. Free Tutoring and Writing Support We have some incredible news to share! We are thrilled to announce that LGUSD   has partnered with  Paper  to provide ALL 5th, 6th, 7th, and 8th students with free, 1-on-1, tutoring and writing support. When students log in and start a session, through Clever, they are instantly connected with subject-matter experts that guide them through problems step-by-step, without giving away the answers. This way, students can walk away from sessions feeling confident that they understand the material and have the tools to succeed on future assignments and exams.   Students will be able to use Paper for support on homework assignments, to clarify concepts, get ANY typed writing assignment reviewed, or even when preparing for exams!   Here are a few ways Paper can support you and your students this school year:  Unlimited 24/7/365 homework or assignment support — sessions can run for as long as students need!  Tutoring and writing support in 4 different languages — English, Spanish, French and Mandarin.  Feedback for typed writing assignments – essays, short paragraphs, book reports, science lab reports, and more!  Support for late-night questions. An extra hand when a refresher is needed or to catch up on assignments. To learn more about Paper visit  The parent & guardian’s guide to implementing Paper at home . Here you will be able to  register for an upcoming parent & guardian info session , available in both English and Spanish, and  find resources  on how to get started with using Paper with your student right away! NEED HELP NOW? LGUSD Student Wellness Supports Web Page Dial 988  - National Suicide Hotline Text RENEW or HELP  to 741741 Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-2387    Get Help Now: The Trevor Project Care Solace Student Wellness is a publication of LGUSD ©2022 Contact the editor at district@lgusd.org October 26, 2022

    Wednesday, Oct 26 2022

  • Student Wellness: All About Parents

    All About Parents   Healthy Family Boundaries Student Services is excited to present a parent academy for various age groups that will focus on building independence and establishing limits that are developmentally appropriate.  Parents will be empowered to establish healthy family boundaries.  You are welcome to attend any or all sessions.   Registration  is required.  October 26-28 8:30 am - 10:00 am Fisher’s Wellness Center October 26:  Kinder - 2nd Grade October 27:  3rd - 5th Grade October 28:  6th - 8th Grade Contact Info: Kevin Ngo, School Linked Services Counselor kngo@lgusd.org Online Safety Education Parent feedback continues to raise online safety and social media as high-level concerns for our children.   NetSmartz  is NCMEC's online safety education program. It provides age-appropriate videos and activities to help teach children to be safer online with the goal of helping children to become more aware of potential online risks and empowering them to help prevent victimization by making safer choices on- and offline. A Cornucopia of Parent Nights TONIGHT! School Avoidance for Parents and Families   October 19, 2022 7:00 PM At the District Office In this workshop, parents and families will learn about the signs and factors relating to school avoidance. Particular attention is paid to principles relating to treatment and responding to school-avoidant children.   No registration required.   Supporting Students with Stress and Excessive Worry  for Parents and Caregivers November 2, 2002  6:00 - 7:00pm Fisher MPR This presentation focuses on ways parents and caregivers can support children with stress and excessive worry during the re-acclimation process.  Participants will leave this presentation with strategies that they can utilize at home to help promote positive mental health and emotional growth.  No registration required. Becoming a Calm Parent November 9, 2022  6:00 - 7:30 pm Hosted by Parenting Continuum Fisher MPR Join Mary Eschen, Parent Educator and Podcaster of PARENTING DECODED, as she helps us work through some new ideas to break the cycles of anger in our homes that are so easily set off by the kids we love so much.  What happens when we get angry at our kids How to create support systems in your house to defuse anger How to use Family Meetings to encourage healthy communication Q&A Social Media:  Vigilant Parents November 16 and November 30  7:00 - 8:30 pm Fisher MPR A two-night event with the Vigilant Parent Initiative and the Los Gatos-MonteSereno PD that will cover information about Snap Chat, Instagram, TikTok and Discord.   Each class also ends with showing the Parental Control guides naturally available on Apple and Android devices, as well as How to Start the Conversation with Your Child.   The class is provided in-person with iPad stations to walk parents through the class.   The class is for  Parents ONLY . Due to the nature of the topic discussed (including Child Sexual Abuse Material), no children will be permitted to be in room during the class.  Be Seen and Heard November 28, 2022 7:00 pm  Virtual Presentation Zoom Link to Follow Erin’s Law requires schools to implement an age-appropriate sexual assault and abuse awareness and prevention curriculum for grades pre-K through 12.  Erin’s Law has now been passed in over 37 states.   In response to the state mandate of educating students about Erin’s Law, Los Gatos Union School District will be hosting our fifth year of curriculum called,  Be Seen and Heard ©   -   a prevention oriented child sexual abuse program for all students.  This curriculum is designed to create an age-appropriate, safe and engaging environment where students will learn about the difference between safe and unsafe touch, the difference between safe and unsafe secrets, and the importance of speaking up to trusted heroes and adults.  (Each year the students will learn new concepts and strategies for keeping their bodies safe.)   Parents are invited to attend this special, virtual information meeting on November 28, 2022 to preview the concepts of the Be Seen and Heard ©  curriculum prior to the schools holding the in-person assembly program the week of December 5. NEED HELP NOW? LGUSD Student Wellness Supports Web Page Dial 988  - National Suicide Hotline Text RENEW or HELP  to 741741 Trevor Lifeline 1-866-488-2387    Get Help Now: The Trevor Project Care Solace Student Wellness is a publication of LGUSD ©2022 Contact the editor at district@lgusd.org October 19, 2022

    Wednesday, Oct 19 2022