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NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
District and Community News
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The October 2022 Breakfast and Lunch Menu is now available from Child Nutrition Services. Students will receive a free breakfast and lunch each day school is in session.
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Join us for a fun night of football when the San Jose State Spartans take on the Colorado State Rams, Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. Link to purchase tickets in story.
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Join the Our Family Coalition Education Team on October 6 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. for a workshop to learn about LGBTQI+ rights in schools and laws in California that protect our families and how to better advocate for you and your children at school.
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We are excited to announce enrollment for our popular Public Speaking and Debate program begins Friday, September 30 for ESD students in 4th - 8th grades. See registration and additional details in story.
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Beginning school year 2022-23, breakfast and lunch will be available at no cost to all students, regardless of income. Learn more about our School Meal Program.
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ESD Wellness Spotlight
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or background. Nearly 50,000 people die by suicide each year.
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Attendance Matters
How many absences are too many? Chronic absence is defined as 18 days a year—or just 2 days a month. Call your student's school office if you have questions about your student's attendance.
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ESD's Mental Health & Wellness Resource Website
Created with our students, parents, and staff in mind, our Mental Health & Wellness | CONNECTIONS website is filled with a wide variety of resources to help support, connect, and inform the families that attend our schools.