Monday Message: 9/25/2023
September 25, 2023
On Tuesday, September 19, during lunchtime, our noon duty supervisor (hero) Valerie Hibbard at Rio Vista Elementary School noticed one of our kindergarten children turning blue and not breathing. She sprung into action and quickly administered the Heimlich maneuver and dislodged the corndog from the child's airway. Valerie may have saved a life of one of our own. If Valerie was on her phone, not paying attention, or distracted from her job, the outcome could have been horrific.
When I met with Valerie the next day I asked her how she knew what to do. She said it was instinctive and that she loves her students. Valerie was putting kids first and is a shining example of the best of PYL. No matter the job, we are all here for the students of PYL, and we are all thankful for Ms. Valerie Hibbard.
Sincerely,
Alex Cherniss, Ed.D.
Superintendent of Schools
Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District
Putting Kids First
Are you or someone you know looking to work with children in a family-friendly environment? Are you interested in supporting and mentoring our students after school? If so, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District is looking to hire After-School Expanded Learning Staff!
The district is looking for 70 individuals. If you are interested in applying for these positions, please submit an online application along with supporting documents at www.edjoin.org/Home/DistrictJobPosting/1801680. Please note that a teaching credential is not required.
Please call the Human Resources Department at (714) 985-8717 for inquiries about Expanded Learning positions or (714) 985-8410 for general inquiries. Visit www.edjoin.org/pylusd any time to apply for one of the district's many available positions. And please help us spread the word!
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District utilizes a wide variety of resources to communicate with families and the community. This includes the use of our website, social media accounts, emails/phone calls/text messages, as well as the “Good News Report.” Learn more about each of these platforms below.
Website
Visit www.pylusd.org online to access important, up-to-date information regarding the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. The district regularly provides updates under the news section on the home page. All schools also have their own website.
Social Media
The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District utilizes social media as a two-way communication platform to engage with stakeholders and to share news, events, pictures, videos, and more. Like, follow, and subscribe on Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, X (Twitter), and YouTube to get social with PYLUSD!
Emails, Text Messages, & Phone Calls
Families are automatically signed up to receive emails, text messages, and phone calls from the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District, as well as their respective school(s).
It is important for parents and guardians to keep their current, primary email addresses and phone numbers up-to-date in the Aeries Parent Portal. In case of an emergency, PYLUSD may send detailed information to families through emails, text messages, and/or phone calls. Please do not unsubscribe.
If you need assistance accessing the Aeries Parent Portal, please call the PYLUSD Technology Helpdesk at (714) 985-8733 during regular business hours.
Good News Report
Visit the Good News Report website at goodnews.pylusd.org to read about all of the great things happening in the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District. A periodic email is also sent out to families and all PYLUSD employees featuring recent stories and links to additional Good News.
Smartphone App
The district's mobile app gives the entire world access to our school district 24/7 right from their mobile device. The app is available on both iPhone and Android devices—just search for "PYLUSD.”
Questions?
If you have questions about this information, please contact Director of Communications, Alyssa Griffiths, at agriffiths@pylusd.org or (714) 985-8402.
We are committed to being a dynamic and supportive learning community that prepares each and every student for success now and in the future.