social connectedness can especially benefit students during the summer months when they may not see their friends or others as often as they do during the school year.

Bonita Canyon Elementary School Principal Corey Pace reminds us of the importance of celebrating accomplishments and enjoying end-of-the-year activities and events.

This free virtual form will feature experts from both IUSD and UCI, who will provide insights into how parents and guardians can help kids manage mental health and what to do when they struggle. Registration required.

School Psychologist  Kevin Bradford is taking a moment to share ways to manage stress through self-care, particularly during this busy time of year.

Beacon Park Principal Kris Linville reminds us that instead of March Madness, we should be focusing on Mindful March! It’s important to be in the moment instead of worrying about the past or the future. 

Sleep is critical to learning and memory, cardiovascular health, mood, immunity, alertness and our overall health. Check out this Mindful Monday for helpful tips for better sleep.

The state recently announced the end of California’s COVID-19 state of emergency.  As a result, the California Department of Public Health and the Orange County Health Care Agency have updated public health orders.  Please read this message for more information.

Daylight Saving Time is Sunday, March 12 and for many people it can be hard to “spring forward” one hour.  Here are some quick tips from the Mayo Clinic to help you adjust to the time change.

As part of National School Counseling Week, IUSD is celebrating and highlighting the important work of our school counselors.

In recognition of National School Counseling Week, this Week’s Mindful Monday is focused on “Helping Students Dream Big” by College and Career Readiness Coordinator Connie Jacobs.