Coffee Connections – October 25th

Stop by the PTA table for a cup of coffee and learn about all the upcoming PTA events and volunteer opportunities! Wednesday, October 25, 2023, 8:00am to 9:00am in front of the MPR. Thank you to Farimah Taghavi at Solace Home Care for the generous coffee donation. www.SolaceHome.net

Talking To Your Kids About Addiction

Many parents feel unsure when they should start talking to their children about addiction and even more uncertain about what to say. In this episode, author and educator, Jessica Lahey, offers practical tips and guidance for having conversations about drug and alcohol use. She draws on the latest research and her own experiences to share what families need to know to keep their kids safe.

https://www.pta.org/the-center-for-family-engagement/podcast/notes-from-the-backpack

GATE / APAAS Book Club

IUSD welcomes all parents to join the meetings and book club. Learn about the GATE and APAAS programs. This year’s book will be:  Never Enough: When Achievement Culture Becomes Toxic; By Jennifer Wallace

Tuesdays, 9-10am

October 24, 2023: Book Introduction, Overview of IUSD Advanced Learning  & GATE Screening 
December 5, 2023: Book Club Part I Discussion, Pages 1-97, Overview of APAAS Program & Application Process

February 27, 2024: Book Club Part II Discussion, Pages 98-236, Advanced Learning in Secondary Education

Zoom link for all meetings: 
https://iusd.zoom.us/j/8230397169?pwd=Skg5M0NyNFhRV2QyWkZZYjZSQ0l2Zz09
Meeting ID: 823 039 7169
Passcode: IUSD123
For questions regarding GATE, please contact Victoria Lopez at mvickylc@gmail.com.

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