Welcome to Meaningful May!

Let's find ways to get moving and stay active and healthy.

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How Patience Can Help You Find Your Purpose

A two-year study suggests that practicing patience may be critical to finding and pursuing purpose.

Read more here.

Mental Health Awareness Month

For Mental Health Awareness Month, we can break the stigma around mental health by talking openly, compassionately, and kindly to each other. No one should ever struggle alone.

School staff are the backbone of student well-being, but remember, you can’t pour from an empty cup.

During Mental Health Awareness Month, NAMI joins the mental health community to reaffirm our commitment to building our understanding of mental illness, increasing access to treatment, and ensuring those who are struggling know they are not alone.

If you or someone you know wants to be connected to a mental health care provider, contact Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential mental health care coordination service provided by San Leandro Unified School District:

• Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
• Visit www.caresolace.com/slusdfamilies and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.

Don’t hesitate to ask for help, use the resources around you, and never give up hope.

May is National High Blood Pressure Education Month

High blood pressure—or hypertension—is a major risk factor for heart disease. Half of Americans have high blood pressure, and many don’t know they have it. Have yours checked and talk to a healthcare provider about what your numbers mean for you.

How to Celebrate Screen-Free Week May 6-12

May Is Skin Cancer Awareness Month

SLUSD Pet of the Month: Margo the Pirate

This month, we feature a heartwarming story about Margo the turtle, a Red-Eared Slider who has lived in the pond on the science deck at San Leandro High School for two years. After mysteriously disappearing last November, Margo recently made a miraculous return to her pond, much to the delight of SLHS Eco Club students and the whole SLHS Pirate family.

Back in November, signs of disturbance had been noted around the pond area, prompting a thorough search and the distribution of missing posters with a reward for Margo's safe return. Despite these unsuccessful efforts, Margo reappeared months later, appearing healthy and unharmed. Although the circumstances of her disappearance and return remain mysterious, the entire SLHS community is overjoyed to have her back!

Do you know an exceptional SLUSD pet that deserves a moment in the sun and some ear scratches? Please send them over to communications@slusd.us and give us all a smile!

Jackfruit Sloppy Joes

Meaty jackfruit makes these vegan sloppy Joes rich and filling. Jackfruit, a starchy tropical fruit, is mildly nutty and sweet, a blank canvas for a warm and spicy sauce like the one for this quick meat-free sandwich.

Ingredients

• 1 tablespoon canola oil
• ¾ cup finely chopped yellow onion
• ¼ cup finely grated carrot
• 2 teaspoons tomato paste
• 1 teaspoon garlic powder
• 1 teaspoon chili powder
• ¼ teaspoon ground pepper
• ¾ cup unsalted tomato sauce
• ½ cup unsalted vegetable broth
• ¼ cup unsalted ketchup
• 1 tablespoon vegan Worcestershire sauce
• 1 tablespoon light brown sugar
• 2 teaspoons liquid aminos seasoning
• 1 (20 ounce) can green jackfruit in brine, rinsed and finely chopped
• 4 whole-wheat hamburger buns, split and lightly toasted

Instructions



1. Heat oil in a large skillet over medium-high heat. Add onion and carrot; cook, stirring occasionally, until starting to soften, 3 to 5 minutes. Add tomato paste, garlic powder, chili powder and pepper; cook, stirring constantly, until the spices are fragrant, about 30 seconds. Add tomato sauce, broth, ketchup, Worcestershire, brown sugar and liquid aminos. Stir in jackfruit and bring to a simmer; reduce heat to medium and cook, stirring often, until thickened, about 5 minutes.
2. To serve, place about 3/4 cup of the jackfruit mixture on bottom of each bun; cover with bun tops.

(Credit: Eating Well)

Grilled Pineapple Pie

With the caramelized flavor of grilled pineapple, this golden-hued fruity dessert is like sunshine in a pie. An earthy homemade cinnamon-infused oat-walnut crust is lightly sweetened with date paste and pressed into the pan before a quick spell in the oven. This stunning pie takes 30 minutes to prepare; just allow at least four hours to chill before diving in.

Ingredients

• 2 cups rolled oats
• ½ cup chopped walnuts
• 1 tablespoon flaxseed meal
• 1½ teaspoons ground cinnamon
• ¼ teaspoon sea salt
• ½ cup date paste
• 1 fresh pineapple, peeled and cored
• 1 teaspoon pure vanilla extract

Directions

• Preheat oven to 350°F. In a food processor combine the first five ingredients (through salt). Pulse until crumbly. Add date paste. Pulse until evenly mixed and mixture binds together when pinched. Reserve ⅔ cup mixture.
• Pour the remaining oats mixture into an 8-inch pie plate. Pat mixture evenly over bottom and up sides of pie plate. (If mixture is too sticky to handle, wet your fingers.) Bake 12 to 15 minutes or until lightly browned. Cool completely.
• Cut six ¼-inch-thick rings from pineapple; set aside. Roughly chop the remaining pineapple and place in a blender; cover and blend 30 seconds. Add reserved oats mixture and the vanilla. Cover and blend until creamy. Pour into cooled crust.
• Grill pineapple rings over medium 3 to 5 minutes per side or until well seared. When cool enough to handle, chop rings into 1-inch pieces. Arrange grilled pineapple over filling in crust. Chill at least 4 hours or until set.