LLESD HSI Newsletter Fall 2022

HEALTHY SCHOOLS INITIATIVE (HSI)

Dear Healthy Schools Initiative (HSI) community,

This school year, Sequoia Healthcare District's Healthy Schools Initiative (HSI) provided much needed funding and support for our frontline Covid response teams Wellness leads and school nurses from our eight school districts convened on a regular basis to discuss strategies and share information about fighting the ongoing pandemic Without the leadership of these individuals, it would have been difficult for our schools to re open for in person learning Health and safety comes first, and setting this foundation was essential before classrooms opened

In addition, in 2021 22, through the HSI grants program, over half a million dollars ($539,000) were allocated to 22 non profit organizations that work with our school districts Over the past 12 years, SHD has served as a leader in convening partners and providing a network of community supports and resources for students, families, and school staff Please visit seqhd org/hsi to learn more about our Healthy Schools Initiative

Karen E. Li, MD Director of School Health Healthy Schools Initiative

We would like to give a special thanks and recognition to Dr. Karen Li, MD, who recently retired from her position as the District's Director of School Health Since 2018, Dr Li's leadership was instrumental in coordinating school health efforts, especially during the pandemic Her leadership served as a catalyst for the school nurse mentor program and cultivated key community partnerships centered around mental health (CareSolace, Parent Green Folder) and prevention efforts (Tobacco Education Coalition) Thank you for your years of excellent service to our team

M E S S A G E F R O M S E Q U O I A H E A L T H C A R E D I S T R I C T

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S C H O O L D I S T R I C T S W E S E R V E

The Las Lomitas Elementary School District welcomed students to campus in late August Staff and administrators district wide continue to prioritize the physical, mental, and social emotional health of our students through classroom lessons and after school opportunities Highlights of these efforts include:

IMMUNIZATION CLINIC

In partnership with Safeway, LLESD offered an immunization clinic for all students, staff, and their families on September 14, 2022. In the middle school gymnasium, hundreds of individuals received their annual flu shot as well as COVID 19 boosters Offering vaccines on site during and after school hours is a welcome convenience for staff and families that helps keep our community healthy

FALL FUN RUN & MEET-UP

In partnership with the Las Lomitas Parent Teacher Association (PTA), LLESD held a fun run and family day on campus on Saturday, September 14 to promote active, healthy behaviors and foster community building All students, staff, and their families were welcomed on campus to play in the field, participate in an interactive bubble show, drink fruit smoothies, and walk or run a 1 mile or 5K course.

SEL CHARACTER TRAITS PROGRAM

The Las Lomitas Elementary School is launching a Character Traits Program to teach and allow students to practice foundational skills such as cooperation and responsibility. Each month a new Character Trait is highlighted and integrated into a combination of in classroom lessons, all school assemblies, lunchtime activities, and extracurricular or at home opportunities. In addition, a group of student leaders was selected to serve on the Roarrior Character Trait Committee; students will meet monthly to provide ongoing feedback to improve the program and to spearhead efforts to promote it among and engage their peers As an example, Friendship was the character trait in September Students practiced how to include others, such as inviting someone new to sit with them at lunch, received raffle tickets if staff observed them illustrating friendship skills, and were invited to make “friendship” loom bracelets at recess

PARENT EDUCATION

Why Teen and Tween Sleep Matters, and How Parents and Schools Can Help

Lisa L. Lewis, MS, Author, The SleepDeprived Teen

Wednesday, November 30, 2022

5:30pm – 6:30pm PT Online Event (Live)

In her new book, The Sleep Deprived Teen: Why Our Teenagers Are So Tired, And How Parents And Schools Can Help Them Thrive, author Lisa L Lewis, MS, synthesizes the research to provide parents of teens and tweens with reader friendly information and strategies Register here

Behind Their Screens: What Teens are Facing (and Adults are Missing) Emily Weinstein, PhD, and Carrie James, PhD, Authors, Harvard Researchers

Friday, December 2, 2022

12:00pm – 1:00pm PT Online Event (Live)

In their new book, Behind Their Screens, authors and Harvard researchers Emily Weinstein, PhD, and Carrie James, PhD, explore the complexities that teens face in their digital lives, and suggest that many adult efforts to help “Get off your phone!” fall short Register here

EDUCACIÓN PARA PADRES

Por qué es importante el sueño de los adolescentes y preadolescentes, y cómo los padres y las escuelas pueden ayudar Lisa L. Lewis, MS, autora, The SleepDeprived Teen

Miércoles, 30 de noviembre de 2022 5:30pm – 6:30pm PT evento en línea (en vivo)

En su nuevo libro, El adolescente privado de sueño: por qué nuestros adolescentes están tan cansados y cómo los padres y las escuelas pueden ayudarlos a prosperar, autor Lisa L Lewis, MS, sintetiza la investigación para proporcionar a los padres de adolescentes y preadolescentes información y estrategias fáciles de leer Enlace de zoom aquí

Detrás de sus pantallas: lo que enfrentan los adolescentes (y los adultos que faltan) Emily Weinstein, PhD, y Carrie James, PhD, autoras, investigadores de Harvard

Viernes, 2 de diciembre de 2022 12:00pm – 1:00pm PT evento en línea (en vivo)

En su nuevo libro, Behind Their Screens, las autoras e investigadoras de Harvard Emily Weinstein, PhD y Carrie James, PhD, exploran las complejidades que enfrentan los adolescentes en su entorno digitalvidas, y sugieren que muchos esfuerzos de los adultos para ayudar “¡Quítate el teléfono!” se quedan cortos Enlace de zoom aquí

INICIATIVA ESCUELAS SALUDABLES (IES)

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Querida comunidad de la Iniciativa Escuelas Saludables (IES),

Este año escolar, la Iniciativa de Escuelas Saludables (HSI) del Distrito de Salud de Sequoia proporcionó fondos y apoyo muy necesario para nuestros equipos de respuesta Covid de primera línea. Los líderes de bienestar y las enfermeras escolares de nuestros ocho distritos escolares se reunieron regularmente para discutir estrategias y compartir información sobre la lucha contra la pandemia en curso Sin el liderazgo de estas personas, habría sido difícil para nuestras escuelas volver a abrir para el aprendizaje en persona La salud y la seguridad son lo primero, y establecer esta base era esencial antes de que se abrieran las classes

Además, en 2021 22, a través del programa de subvenciones de HSI, se asignaron más de medio millón de dólares ($539,000) a 22 organizaciones sin fines de lucro que trabajan con nuestros distritos escolares Durante los últimos 12 años, SHD ha servido como líder en la convocatoria de socios y en la provisión de una red de apoyos y recursos comunitarios para estudiantes, familias y personal escolar Visite seqhd org/hsi para obtener más información sobre nuestra Iniciativa de Escuelas Saludables

A G R A D E C I M I E N T O E S P E C I A L

Karen E. Li, MD Directora de Salud Escolar Healthy Schools Initiative

Nos gustaría dar un agradecimiento especial y reconocimiento a la Dra. Karen Li, MD, quien recientemente se retiró de su puesto como Directora de Salud Escolar del Distrito Desde el 2018, el liderazgo de la Dra Li fue fundamental para coordinar los esfuerzos de salud escolar, especialmente durante la pandemia Su liderazgo sirvió como catalizador para el programa de mentores de enfermería escolar y cultivó asociaciones comunitarias clave centradas en la salud mental (CareSolace, Carpeta Verde para Padres) y los esfuerzos de prevención (Tobacco Education Coalition) Gracias por sus años de excelente servicio a nuestro equipo

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