Parent Resources
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Talking to Students About Violence:
RUSD has school safety as a top priority and the recent school tragedy highlights the critical importance of ensuring that our schools remain safe places for our students and staff. In the aftermath of this traumatic event, the National Association of School Psychologists provides recommendations on effective ways to talk with students:
• create a sense of safety by returning to normal, predictable routines as soon as possible
• listen to their concerns and feelings
• suggest they limit their use of media to lower their stress and to maintain balance and perspective, and
• realize that sleep difficulties are common and can lead to fatigue and poor participation.
Please click here (English) or click here (Spanish) for several tips for parents on how to assist students in responding to violence and tragedy.
Additional Links:
Talking to Children About Violence
Safe Schools Planning by the California Department of Education.
National PTA School Safety Resources
Opportunities for Parent Involvement:
PARENT CONNECTION: Parent Connection is a series of parent workshops presented by Matthew Gage Middle School Counselors and special guests to ensure that all families become knowledgeable about how to help their children prepare for middle school and beyond. The nine workshops focus on various topics affecting our kids today. Lessons range from high school graduation requirements to college options and are covered in thoroughly developed and interactive presentations. The next Parent Connection workshop is Thursday, April 26, 2018, from 6:30-7:30 PM. Download the calendar of parent workshops here.
RUSD FAMILY RESOURCE CENTER: The Family Resource Center hosts parent seminars each month. No formal enrollment is necessary and all seminars are free. The Family Resource Center is located at 6735 Magnolia Avenue, Portable B6. For a complete listing of seminars click here.
ELAC: The English Learner Advisory Committee generally meets the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 6:00 PM. Please see the calendar tab for specific dates.
PTSA: The Parent Teacher Student Association generally meets on the 3rd Tuesday of each month at 2:15 PM. Please see the calendar tab for specific dates.
SSC: The School Site Council generally meets on the 3rd Thursday of each month at 2:15 PM. Please see the calendar tab for specific dates.
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