This week’s Mindful Monday is focused forming healthy digital habits for students and families.
October 17-21 is Digital Citizenship Week, which is an opportunity to remind our community about the importance of good digital citizenship. Check out this article for tips and resources.
The Irvine Parent Education Program is excited to bring our families the list of October workshops and community meetings. IPEP's goal is to empower parents/guardians with the skills and strategies necessary to become active participants in their student’s education.  
This week’s Mindful Monday is focused on maintaining balance. Jeffrey Trail Middle School Counselors Julianne Jong and Michelle Trapp, along with JTMS students, share tips for managing busy school schedules. 
Together, with our students, staff and families, IUSD schools continue to raise awareness and support kind and respectful school cultures. Included are five fast facts about bullying prevention on our campuses. 
State health officials are warning the public about brightly colored “rainbow fentanyl,” which comes in a variety of forms and can resemble candy, sidewalk chalk and powders that may look attractive to children and teens.
Mindful Mondays is a new weekly video series led by IUSD administrators, teachers and staff to help students cultivate the attitudes, skills and knowledge to become resilient and resourceful learners. This week's video, focused on supporting resilient students, is now live.  
September is Suicide Prevention Month — a time to raise awareness.  Our goal is to help ensure the IUSD community has access to information and resources for discussing suicide prevention, knowing the signs and how to seek help. 
This article provides important reminders about traffic safety, COVID-19 protocols, staying connected to IUSD, Parent Portal, school safety, mental health and wellness resources, language support services, Community Liaisons, Irvine Parent Education Program, the Parent Center and free student meals.
August is National Wellness Month, which focuses on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. This is a great reminder for students, staff and families to create healthy habits, especially during the school year, when schedules are often busy and there are several competing priorities.