You’re invited to celebrate the creative talents of our student community at this year’s Reflections Art Showcase! Art from participants at Eagle Rock Jr/Sr High School will be featured alongside those entries from students at our neighboring Eagle Rock Elementary School. Come out and enjoy some art, music, and light hors d’oeuvres at the Women’s Twentieth Century Club (5105 Hermosa Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90041).
Our Annual Winter Staff Appreciation Event is coming up and our Hospitality Chair is ready as ever to sign up our amazing volunteers to make this another amazing event. Thank you in advance for volunteering and donating to make this event another great turnout in support of our rocking teachers and staff!
Hello, Eagles! Reminder to attend our next General Association Meeting, on Wednesday, 11/15 at 6:00p. The Zoom link will be sent to your email provided when signing up for membership. Thanks in advance and we look forward to seeing you there!
Families from the USC, UCLA, CSULB, and, Cal State LA MESA (Mathematics Engineering Science Achievement) Centers are invited to the 2023 MESA Family Day. Parents and guardians can participate in sessions that provide information and guidance on how to support students in STEM! Families also get to engage in fun and exciting hands-on STEM activities. The event occurs this Saturday, November 11, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. at USC University Park Campus.
Logistics such as arrival information and specific location will be emailed to registered MESA families one week before the event. REGISTER HERE.
Join Principal Steinorth and other members of our school community for another serving of Coffee with the Principal this Thursday, 11/09 at 9:00a in the library.
Come meet our school counselors at the first Coffee with the Counselors event, on Thursday, 10/26 in the library. This is intended to be the first of more to come. A Spanish session is scheduled for November with more details to follow.
Children’s Hospital Los Angeles has prepared the following resources to assist you and your students in discussing and better understanding the Israel-Gaza War. Additionally, you will find a statement from Superintendent Carvalho with additional resources prepared by LAUSD.
Los Angeles Unified embraces dignity, humanity, and respect for all cultures, races, and ethnicities. We are committed to all. We stand in solidarity with the United States and many other nations in repudiating the recent attacks in Israel. Our priority, as always, is maintaining a safe and welcoming school environment, and we will take appropriate and immediate action to respond to any and all threats to our learning communities.
The District is also committed to providing the resources necessary to help your school community cope effectively with events like these. We want to assure you that our schools are committed to helping students and their families navigate these challenging times that may give rise to hate violence and antisemitism.
Furthermore, we incorporate discussions about global conflicts, including the recent development in Israel, into our curriculum in an age-appropriate and sensitive manner. With these open discussions in safe places, we can empower our students to become informed global citizens.
Children look to the adults for a sense of safety and security – even more so in times of crisis. The Psychological First Aid protective factors call upon us to listen, protect, connect, model and teach our children. Los Angeles Unified’s Parent/Caregiver Roadmap for Social-Emotional Wellbeing and Academic Success’ five elements of resilience are especially helpful as support your child: a sense of safety, ability to calm, a sense of self- and community-efficacy, connectedness and hope & growth mindset.
Here are some tips on how to talk to your child about war and conflict:
Find out what your children know and how they feel The images being profiled on the media can be terrifying. Try to shield children from disturbing images.
Keep it calm and age-appropriate Children have a right to know what’s going on in the world, but adults also have a responsibility to keep them safe from distress. Try not to overshare any fears with your child.
Spread compassion, not stigma This can be challenging when talking about the atrocities of war. Focus on messaging that children that everyone deserves to be safe at school and in society. Bullying and discrimination are always wrong and we should each do our part to spread kindness and support each other.
Focus on the helpers It is important for children to know that there are people who are exercising courage and kindness, and promoting peace. There are adults at school for your child to talk to if they desire.
Tips for Parents and Educators Parents and educators can help protect children by helping them understand media coverage while limiting their exposure to distressing images.
Your comfort, support and reassurance can make children feel safe, help them manage their fears in a healthy way. This guide by the Child Mind Institute can help children cope with traumatic events.
Student and Family Wellness Hotline The Student and Family Wellness Hotline at (213) 241-3840 is available to families and staff, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. District mental health staff are available to answer questions and provide resources.
Should you require any further support, please do not hesitate to speak with your school principal or contact your Region office.
Region North: (818) 654-3600 Region South: (310) 354-3400 Region East: (323) 224-3100 Region West: (310) 914-2100
