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REVISED DATE for the next PTSA Forum
On Tuesday, November 30 at 7:00 pm via Zoom, we will be talking to South Pasadena’s own journalist and author, Sam Quinones, about the impact of fentanyl pills and the new meth. Sam is a New York Times bestselling author featured in The Atlantic, National Geographic and NPR’s Morning Edition.
We will also be speaking with Ed Ternan, from the non-profit Song for Charlie, who lost his young son in 2020 to a pill containing fentanyl. He will detail the shocking statistics as these counterfeit pills rapidly sweep the nation and are killing in all 50 states.
REGISTER HERE FOR THE EVENT:
https://tinyurl.com/REGISTRATION-NOV29-FENTANYL
Freshman Parent Social
Mamma’s Brick Oven Tent
1007 Fair Oaks Ave. (tent is in back lot)
Tuesday, November 16, 2021, from 7:30-9pm
This is an informal social event for the parents and guardians of current Freshman at SPHS. The evening will include opportunities to socialize with your fellow Freshman parents, as well as interact with members of PTSA, Boosters, SPEF, Music Boosters, and DUDES. Pizza slices, appetizers, and beverages will be available for purchase inside Mamma’s.
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Suicide Prevention 101 for Parents:
Recognizing Signs and What to Do
This recorded workshop, provided in partnership with the California Department of Education Directing Change Program, Teen Line and CalMHSA, offers information about suicide prevention for parents. It includes the warning signs for suicide, how to have a conversation with teens, actions to take if your teen is having suicidal thoughts, and shares resources.
To watch this presentation, please visit our forums page here.
Click here for additional info on suicide prevention from California State PTA (CAPTA).
SPUSD, via ParentSquare, shared the below links to Los Angeles Department of Health information regarding vaccinations.
- Vaccination Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) for Parents: Why Routine Vaccinations Matter
- COVID-19 Vaccines – FAQ (as of now, children 5 and up can get a Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine)
- COVID-19 Vaccine Eligibility: Primary, Additional, and Booster Doses
- COVID-19 Vaccine Facts
- COVID-19 FAQ
- COVID-19 Prevention at TK-12 Schools – Information for Parents & Guardians
Please visit VaccinateLACounty.com and click on “How To Get Vaccinated” to find a location near you or call the Public Health Vaccine Call Center at 833-540-0473, open daily 8:00 a.m. to 8:30 p.m. You also may book vaccination appointments directly through pharmacy websites such as Rite Aid, Walgreens, CVS. At these locations, you may wish to call ahead to confirm availability of the Pfizer vaccine for ages 5-11.
Other pertinent information and resources may be found on the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health website.
If you do not have a ParentSquare account, you can request to join or contact the high school office at (626) 441-5820.
Thursday, November 4, 2021
7:00 pm
Presented by the South Pasadena Council PTA Special Needs Committee. RSVP to Oscar Madrigal at watts.oscarmadrigal@gmail.com by November 3 to receive the Zoom link.
Senior Parent Social
Mamma’s Brick Oven Tent
1007 Fair Oaks Ave. (tent is in back lot)
Tuesday, November 2 from 7:30-9pm
This is an informal social event for the parents and guardians of current Seniors at SPHS. The evening will include opportunities to socialize with your fellow Senior parents, as well as interact with members of PTSA, Boosters, and Music Boosters. Pizza slices, appetizers, and beverages will be available for purchase inside Mamma’s.
Freshman Parents – Save the Date:
Tuesday, November 16th from 7:30-9pm
Sophomore and Junior Parent Socials will be held in 2022.
Thanks to the PTSA Teacher/Staff Appreciation committee for making these cute Halloween treats for our teachers & staff!
Learn more at https://sphsptsa.net/reflections.