Hello,

 

We are members of the Peer Advocate Advisory Council (PAAC), a group of youth in Santa Clara County who are passionate about educating our community about the harms of recreational drugs. We are inviting all middle and high school students in Santa Clara County to submit videos, art, or creative writing pieces centered around this year’s PSA Contest theme. Our theme is “The Potential Impact of Tobacco/Vapes in a COVID World”. 

 

Prizes will range from gift cards, movie tickets, and TUPE swag. 

 

More details about the contest can be found on the submission link.

 

 

The deadline is November 28, 2021 at 11:59PM.

 

We look forward to seeing all the submissions! 

 

Thank you, 

 

Peer Advocate Advisory Council (PAAC)

 

 

 

 

 

367 S. First St.  

San Jose, CA. 95113

(408)298-7532

 

Hours: Mon-Fri 10:30 am to 6 pm, Saturdays: By appointment only

The East Side Union High School District is committed to providing a safe and healthy workplace for all of our staff, students, parents/guardians, and those that visit our facilities. To provide a safe and healthy workplace, we have developed the following COVID-19 Prevention Plan in response to the COVID-19 pandemic and as an ancillary program to our Injury & Illness Prevention Program.

Our goal is to mitigate the potential for transmission of the COVID-19 virus in our workplaces and community, and that requires a team effort. Only through this cooperative effort can we reach this goal.

Our COVID-19 Prevention Plan follows Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), California Department of Health (CDPH), Santa Clara County Public Health Department (SCCPHD), and the California Occupational Safety and Health Agency (Cal/OSHA) guidelines. We strive to implement the most current recommended practices for the prevention of the spread of this disease.

Click here to read more.

Care Solace is an online resource with a live 24X7 concierge line meant to assist individuals in finding local mental health related programs and counseling services. The concierge process is completely free. They partner with all insurance (even Kaiser) and those who are uninsured as well. Their goal is to break down barriers so that everyone can access mental health resources easily and efficiently should anyone need or want them. 

 

Here is a short video of an explainer on how this new tool works: http://home.caresolace.com/CARE-MATCH-INTRO/

 

To access services for yourself or family, the ESUHSD link is: https://caresolace.com/site/esuhsd/ 

 

 

Students will learn how to spot the signs of concerning social and emotional behaviors, especially in social media, and will be able to take action by submitting a tip anonymously

 

San Jose, CA – Today, ESUHSD is excited to announce its continued partnership with the City of San Jose and Sandy Hook Promise (SHP), the leading violence prevention organization, to roll out its Say Something Anonymous Reporting System (SS-ARS) to its students districtwide. The district is launching a week-long awareness training and campaign for its students and staff.

 

 

“Building upon our Say Something program, we are happy to partner with ESUHSD to help its students be “upstanders” by training them to Know the Signs of potential violence,” said Nicole Hockley, managing director at Sandy Hook Promise and mother to Dylan, killed at Sandy Hook Elementary School. “With SS-ARS, students can now take action to submit a tip anonymously and be sure it is case managed by schools and local law enforcement. From bullying, to substance abuse, to suicide and school shooting threats, schools and communities can take tangible action to prevent harm before it occurs.”

 

"The current pandemic has created an environment where students are experiencing higher levels of stress, trauma, and isolation. We are committed to providing as many avenues as possible for students to seek support with their social and emotional needs. We believe SS-ARS will empower our students to advocate for their needs and the needs of others," said Chaunise Powell, ESUHSD Director of Student Services.

 

The SS-ARS system is managed and maintained by a national digital leader in the school safety space and 24/7 Crisis Center national compliance leader, both have 20+ years of experience. SHP provides overall management and training of SS-ARS to school districts and students and pays for 100% of the costs to train and sustain the program in a school district.

 

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About East Side Union High School District:  East Side Union High School District, established in 1950, serves more than 23,000 students in grades 9-12 in San Jose, Santa Clara County (Silicon Valley). It has the seventh largest high school student enrollment in the state and the largest in northern California. The district’s mission is to align decisions to create safe, dynamic and relevant learning environments that inspire critical thinking, problem solving and innovation. www.esuhsd.org

 

About Sandy Hook Promise: Sandy Hook Promise (SHP) is a national, nonprofit organization based in Newtown, Connecticut. We are led by several family members whose loved ones were killed in the tragic mass shooting at Sandy Hook Elementary School on December 14, 2012 that claimed the lives of 20 first-graders and 6 educators. SHP is focused on preventing gun violence (and other forms of violence and victimization) BEFORE it happens by educating and mobilizing youth and adults on mental health and wellness programs that identify, intervene and help students. SHP is a moderate, above-the-politics organization that supports sensible non-policy and policy solutions that protect children and prevent violence. Our intent is to honor all victims of gun violence by turning our tragedy into a moment of transformation.

 

Linda Ornelas

(408) 347-5014