AUSD CONNECTION
NEWS FROM ALHAMBRA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT
Dear AUSD Community,
As the temperatures begin to drop and daylight savings comes to an end, it’s clear that autumn has fully arrived in our wonderful community.
Halloween is nearly upon us! I know children are eager to put on their costumes for fun community activities and/or an evening of trick-or-treating. Safety is paramount during this time of year, so here are a few safety reminders to keep in mind:
Ensure costumes are visible with reflective materials
Accompany younger children while trick-or-treating
Inspect all treats before your child consumes them to ensure they are safe
I hope you were able to visit our Students Support Services team at last night’s Alhambra Trunk-or-Treat. The team enjoyed visiting with the students and family members who stopped by to visit them. Look for them throughout the year at various events throughout the district and community. There are several additional fall/Halloween events at our schools tonight and celebrations throughout the community over the next few days – it’s a great time to spend time together with family and friends. Our students have a well-deserved long weekend, so it’s the perfect time to do something special as a family.
With the end of daylight savings just around the corner, we'll be adjusting our clocks next weekend on November 5th. Don't forget to set your clocks back one hour on that day, which means an extra hour of sleep!
Wishing you all a safe and enjoyable weekend. Please take care, stay warm, and enjoy Halloween and fall moments with your loved ones.
Warmest Regards,
Denise R. Jaramillo, Ed.D.
Superintendent
LCAP Parent Advisory Council Meeting
All parents and community members are encouraged to attend our next LCAP Parent Advisory Council (PAC) Meeting scheduled for Monday, November 6th 6:45-8:00pm. Click on the image to the right to download the flyer (with embedded links) in English, Chinese, Spanish, and Vietnamese. Click HERE to join the meeting via Zoom. We hope to "see" you there!
Alternative Income Form
Lightspeed Parent Portal - SIGN UP NOW!
The Lightspeed Parent Portal is available for guardians. This tool allows guardians to monitor their child's most recent web browsing activities. Guardians will be able to opt into receiving weekly reports of their student’s internet usage and analytics. They will also have the ability to create a Lightspeed Parent Portal account, which will allow them to view their child’s browsing history for the last 7 days. Read more about this in the November issues of the Around Alhambra & the Monterey Park Cascades.
Step 1: Opt in to receive the usage reports (Click here for Instructions - English/Spanish/Chinese)
Step 2: Review the Lightspeed Parent Portal Guide (Click here for the guide - English/Spanish/Chinese)
Parent Portal Update: Student Device Asset Information Screen
We're excited to introduce the AUSD Device Asset information screen in the Powerschool Parent Portal. This new feature provides detailed information about the devices assigned to students. To access this information, simply log in to the parent portal and click on the 'assets' link in the left panel. You'll find a list of devices issued to your student, displaying relevant device details. If you have any questions about the device(s) listed, please contact your child's school site.
District technology devices are assigned to each student within Powerschool. All lost or damaged devices are the student's responsibility and are to be paid for at the time of loss or damage. Failure to pay for lost or damaged devices may result in withholding school privileges and report cards. (BP 3515.4, BP 5131.5, EC 48904).
Chromebook Replacement Cost: $350.00
PC Laptop Replacement Cost: $1,000.00
Affordable Connectivity Program
Los Angeles County of Education (LACOE) is working collaboratively with the County of Los Angeles encouraging families that are eligible sign up for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP). The ACP helps ensure that income-eligible households can afford home internet services that are essential for school, work, healthcare services, and more by providing a discount of up to $30 a month. Click HERE to apply online or print out a mail-in application.
Tips for Traveling Safely To and From School
We often hear that our parents/guardians have many concerns about their children(s) journey to and from school. AUSD recognizes that our students travel to school each day in a variety of ways including by school bus, by vehicle, by bicycle, and by foot. We have included Tips for Traveling to and From School Safely for you to review. Also, please know that the California Education Code protects your child's journey on their direct root to and from school and school activities. So if situations arise involving your student and other students, please contact your school administrator. Lastly, some parents have made the misstep of having their children carry items to protect themselves on their journey to and from school. Items such as pepper spray, mace, stun guns, and knives are never permitted on a school campus and will lead to disciplinary action that may include suspension and/or expulsion. It should also be noted that carrying such items may place your child in unintended danger as a person wishing to cause harm could take and use the items against them. We want to see each of our students travel safely to and from school and to have a positive, safe, and predictable educational experience each day at our schools. Thank you for your support in keeping each child and our schools safe.
Hazel Health Telehealth Mental Health Services
Medi-Cal Redetermination
UNITY DAY is celebrated on the third Wednesday in October with a common goal to make stronger connections among each other to help prevent bullying and create a healthier environment for all. As part of the Call to Action, people are encouraged to wear orange as a show of solidarity. (Orange is a color associated with safety and visibility.) Thank you to all the schools who participated this year. Here is a photo from Fremont School's Unity Day activities.
AUSD’s Student Advisory Council members continue to increase their skills and knowledge. Earlier this month, three of members traveled to Irvine to attend the California Association of Student Councils’ Student Board Member Symposium. Justin Wang (AHS senior & AUSD Student Board Member), Leslie Chu (AHS freshman), Angelina Yip (MKHS freshman), and administrative intern Ms. Lisa Sanchez connected with student leaders, exchanged ideas, prepared presentations, and met with community leaders.
On October 17th, the Garfield School Wildcat Staff and their families cheered on the Los Angeles Clippers. Thank you to the LA Clippers School Program for inviting Garfield's staff for such a fun evening. Staff members who attended were: Richard Garcia, Jennifer Alcala, Annie Wong, Jennifer Lankford, Natalie Elias, and Jennifer Tran.
This month, five of Alhambra Unified School District TK teachers attended a TK Institute, which included a Lego Exploration. The institute was offered by the LA County of Education (LACOE) and was held at Almansor Court. Thank you to Mackenna Karasawa, Jung Hoang, Claudia Ralston, Natalie Danielsen and Elizabeth Downard for all of your hard work and dedication for our little ones.
Red Ribbon Week is an annual campaign to encourage our youth to live a drug-free life. Several schools in our district held Red Ribbon activities throughout the week. Here is a photo from Ynez School's lunchtime activities. Students had the opportunity to get temporary tattoos & stickers and to make bracelets with drug-free messages. They also added their names to the pledge wall and pledge poster. Ynez's TUPE (Tobacco Use Prevention Education) Advocate Club led all the activities.
Although most Parent-Teacher Associations have finished their membership drives, you can still join them! PTAs play a vital role in fostering a caring and successful school environment. We encourage all staff members, parents/guardians, and other family members to join and get involved. AUSD currently has 14 schools with active PTAs. It's not too late to join your local PTA...please visit: https://jointotem.com and select the school you would like to support.
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, we'd like you to be aware of this valuable community event: Rolling with Hope and APHC Free Health Fair on Saturday, October 28th (TOMORROW) from 9:00am until 1:00pm at the Langley Senior Center (400 W. Emerson Ave. in Monterey Park). No insurance is required. Available screenings include FREE screening Mammography, blood pressure, BMI, vision, health education and glucose/cholesterol screenings. To make a mammogram appointment, please call 714-915-3101. For more information, please visit: ThePinkJourneyFoundation.org, or Breastlink.com
Alhambra Educational Foundation
Alhambra Latino Association
Asian American Association
See you Sunday at the Pumpkin Run & Hallowscream Festival!
The 10th annual Pumpkin Run is happening in Downtown Alhambra this Sunday (October 29th). Thank you to everyone who is participating (proceeds support AEF).
Even if you aren't running, join the fun and cheer on the participants! Stay for the Festival afterwards (on 2nd Street between Main and Commonwealth). There will be a live band, petting zoo, face painting, pumpkin patch photo booth, costume contest, trick-or-treating and much more! Click on the button below for more information, including a map for the race route and times for each event/activity!
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Address: 1515 West Mission Road, Alhambra, CA, USA
Email: AlhambraUSD@ausd.us
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