April 1, 2023 | Issue 19
"Together We Celebrate Achieve"
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Upcoming Board of Trustees Meetings
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Dear FJUHSD Staff, Students, and Community,
We’ve officially launched into the spring season! I hope you had a relaxing Spring Break and were able to enjoy the company of family and friends. As we begin the 4th quarter of school, we look forward to sharing time together celebrating our students in the various year-end events and activities. We will be recognizing our District Art Show winners and Winter Sports student athletes at the April Board Meeting. Information on the art showcase is in our newsletter below; be sure to click on this to see all the amazing work our students are doing.
In addition, I would like to commend our team of educators for their constant dedication to improving student achievement. This month we will be celebrating National Assistant Principals Week from April 3-7 and Administrative Professionals Day on April 26 along with many other awareness days this month. Thank you to all of our staff for all you do for FJUHSD. I am inspired by the many achievements and success stories coming out of our schools such as Troy CyberPatriot recently winning its 4th National Title at the Cyber Nationals Competition in Washington DC. Way to go TRHS! Thank you to our Board of Trustees and the community for their support of the many amazing programs at each campus. By working together we achieve many great things!
Steve McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
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Board Meeting Highlights
Congratulations to our Visual and Performing Arts Programs who were recognized at the March 14, 2023 Board Meeting. We appreciate all that you do for the District and students. Interim Assistant Principal of La Vista/La Sierra High Schools Daphne Sloggett was introduced by Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources Ed Atkinson.
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National Assistant Principals Week |
The District will celebrate National Assistant Principals Week on April 3–7, 2023. Assistant Principals (APs) play a significant role in the overall academic achievement of students nationwide. This week honors the impact Assistant Principals have on the success of schools across the country. Be sure to thank your Assistant Principal for all they do!
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Are you a current FJUHSD Junior? Apply today to be the FJUHSD Student Board Member for 2023/24. Click on the image to fill out the application and submit to your school principal. |
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FJUHSD was founded in 1893 and serves a fifty-square-mile area, which includes the cities of Fullerton, La Habra, and small sections of Anaheim, Buena Park, Brea, La Palma, Whittier and La Habra Heights.
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Troy High School CyberPatriot
WINS 4th National Title!
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The Troy High School CyberPatriot Team traveled to Washington DC for the Cyber Nationals Competition. Over 3,000 teams participated nationwide. Coaches Allen Stublefield, David Kim, and Christian Nguyen led the team and brought home a 4th National Championship Title! |
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Runtime Terror
won the All-Service Award:
Students Chan Chung, Brian Ni, Anna Wu, Johnny Ni, Aaron Shan and Yuqi Yang
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Baboons Strong Together finished 7th out of almost 3,000 teams (that's like Final 4 odds): Students Tai-yu Chen, Max Chen, Jaden Wijata, Kile Hsu, Derek Peng, Nicholas Rowe
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District Arts Exhibition Showcase
Click the image below to view the showcase
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FJUHSD recognizes the following Awareness Days for the month of April. |
School Library Month
Public Schools Month
Autism Awareness Day (April 2)
Assistant Principals Week (April 3-7)
School Librarian Day (April 4)
Public School Volunteer Week
(April 17-21)
Earth Day (April 22)
Administrative Professionals Day
(April 26)
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"Hidden World"
Lindsay Medina
BPHS
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TECH TIP OF THE MONTH
The FJUHSD Technology Department is here to help!
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The FJUHSD Technology Services Department supports technology for students, teachers, and staff to promote and monitor educational growth at a high standard of excellence. We are committed to providing
up-to-date technology while providing a high level of customer service.
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Mental Health Awareness Month |
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For FJUHSD, Mental Health Awareness Month is an opportunity to support our students and staff through education, outreach, and an ever growing system of mental health support available. In preparation for Mental Health Awareness Month in May, FJUHSD continues to expand resources and services that promote student wellness. In partnership with Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA), the following items will be used at each site to help us promote wellness this month. The items include:
- Stress Balls: to promote de-escalation
- Bubbles: to promote intentional deep breathing as a calming technique
- Phone Wallet: to promote students carrying information/resources for their wellness
- Pens: used for students in the wellness center for journaling, writing, etc.
OCHCA is one of many community resources that we are proud to partner with to support our students and staff. We are thankful for our partnership with OCHCA and look forward to our district students accessing these resources and the multitude of mental wellness resources that are now available in FJUHSD.
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Donations Given to the District in Support of our Students |
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At the Board meeting on March 14, Ms. Eileen Chauvin donated $600 in support of the students at Buena Park High School to be used for summer music camps. Thank you, Ms. Chauvin for your generous donation.
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At the September 13th Board meeting, AutoNation Toyota of Buena Park donated $5,000 in support of the students at Buena Park High School's football program. Thank you AutoNation Toyota of Buena Park for your very generous donation.ous donation.
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At the September 13 Board meeting, AutoNation Toyota of Buena Park donated $10,000 in support of the girl's basketball program at Buena Park High School. Thank you AutoNation Toyota of Buena Park for your very generous donation. |
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The La Habra Baseball Booster Club donated $11,261 in support of the students at La Habra High School. The funds were used to remove and replace the old chain link fencing with spectator viewing friendly netting, paint the existing poles, and rebuild and paint the wood backstop. Thank you to the Booster club for their generous donation. |
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Facilities & Construction Updates |
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Remodeling the Offices at the District Service Center |
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Construction at the District Service Center is progressing nicely. The offices have been built and drywall is being installed. We are excited to share a large collaborative space in the near future. |
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Sonora High School - Pool |
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The winter weather has not been the best for digging a pool! Our contractor continues to excavate on dry days. A break from the storms will allow us to move forward and get the project back on track. |
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Fullerton Union High School Baseball Field |
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We have completed the upgrades to the Fullerton Union High School baseball field. A new halo was installed in the infield, new netting in the rebuilt backstop, new bleachers and a new scoreboard. Fullerton baseball responded with a great start to their season. |
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Join Us!
2023 Spring OCDE Career Fair
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The District will be participating in the 2023 OCDE Career Fair on April 29, 2023, from 9 am to 1:00 pm. Human Resources staff will be available to answer questions regarding teaching and support staff opportunities within the FJUHSD. For more information please use the above QR code. |
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Suicide Prevention Lifeline
988 has been designated as the new three-digit dialing code that will route callers to the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline. While some areas may be currently able to connect to the Lifeline by dialing 988, this dialing code will be available to everyone across the United States starting on July 16, 2022.
When people call, text, or chat 988, they will be connected to trained counselors that are part of the existing National Suicide Prevention Lifeline network. These trained counselors will listen, understand how their problems are affecting them, provide support, and connect them to resources if necessary.
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California Universal Meals
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For the 2022-23 school year, FJUHSD was approved to implement the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) at Buena Park, Fullerton Union, La Habra, and La Vista High Schools. Parents with students who attend these schools will not be required to complete a lunch application form. Conversely, FJUHSD was not approved for CEP for Sunny Hills, Sonora, and Troy High Schools. While meals will continue to be served to students at no cost at non-CEP schools, the District will be encouraging parents who may qualify for free and reduced meals to complete a 2022-23 lunch application. The District Food Services team is here to support you. Please contact us for any questions or assistance at (714) 870-2820 or by email at [email protected].
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