Monday Message: 10/9/2023
October 9, 2023
In October, all PYLUSD schools will participate in the National Red Ribbon Week campaign to help raise awareness of the dangers of drug use. The goal is to help educate our students and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. Through a partnership with our local law enforcement, we are planning student assemblies at all high schools on the dangers of fentanyl. A similar presentation will be offered to parents and families through the district’s Parent University program later this year. Trained officers from the Placentia Police Department and the Orange County Sheriff's Department will provide the presentations. Our hope is that creating awareness and providing education to families and students will have a positive impact on student decision-making and help save lives.
As we shared earlier this year, we have added doses of NARCAN® to all school sites to be better prepared to respond to any student or staff member in need. NARCAN® reverses an opioid overdose by blocking the effects of the opiates on the brain and by restoring breathing. Over 250 PYLUSD staff members have been trained in the administration of NARCAN®. We are currently working on a plan to increase the number of trained staff and the supply of this life-saving drug on school campuses.
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District is proud to present its annual Women in Industry event, an inspirational experience geared toward empowering the next generation of leaders through future-ready learning. The PYLUSD Women in Industry event will take place on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, from 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in the PYLUSD Performing Arts Center located at 1651 Valencia Ave, Placentia, CA 92870, and is free to the public.
Families and students of all ages are encouraged to attend this event for the opportunity to learn from an esteemed panel of captains of industry who represent diverse professional sectors. This includes actress, television host, and web personality Sinéad de Vries who will serve as the keynote speaker.
PYLUSD Career Technical Education (CTE) Academy and CareerLink Pathway students will act as hosts and moderators of the event to incorporate a student’s viewpoint with the professional perspectives of the panel members. A brief reception will take place afterward to give attendees the chance to meet panelists.
We are committed to being a dynamic and supportive learning community that prepares each and every student for success now and in the future.