GANT GATOR NEWS
2022-2023 School Year #8 Dec. 21 2022
I want to take a moment to express my heartfelt gratitude for all you do to as a community to help make Gant an amazing place. This is a very special school and I'm proud to be a part of it. May your winter break be restful and filled with health and happiness.
đđ, Mrs. Hall
Winter Break
School will resume on Monday, January 9, 2023
LOST AND FOUND!!!
Toy and Gift Card Drive- What a Success
Student Council Plans for 2023!
Covid Testing & Test Kits
Happy holidays! With winter break upon us, we encourage you to relax, unwind, and settle into a safe and restful break.
The holiday season is a time for togetherness and joy, but it can sometimes bring unwelcome guests, like stress and grief. Some of us may be experiencing the holidays without a loved one. Some of us may be balancing endless to-do lists from shopping to entertaining. While we each celebrate this seasonâs joys, itâs important to stay mindful, acknowledge our feelings, and reach out for help if needed.
To help keep your holidays bright, below are helpful resources. We encourage you to save these resources so you can easily reference them should you or a family member need help.
National Suicide Prevention Lifeline
(800-273-8255) or text 988 to talk to a Crisis Text Line counselor.Disaster Distress Helpline
Call 1-800-985-5990 or text TalkWithUs to 66746.The Disaster Distress Helpline (DDH) provides crisis counseling and support for anyone in the U.S. experiencing distress or other behavioral health concerns related to any natural or human-caused disaster, including public health emergencies.Jewish Family & Children's Service
(562) 427-7916 - Individual, family, couples and group counseling is available depending on your particular situation and needs. Our intake specialists will speak with you and pair you with a counselor who can respond with compassion to your specific needs. The fees for JFCSâ services are based on a sliding scale. We accept many PPO plans and Health Net.Los Angeles County Department of Mental Health
Access Center 24/7 Helpline; (800) 854-7771; (562) 651-2549 TDD/TTYNational Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI)
(800) 950-6264; Monday-Friday, 10 am to 6 pm ET; Text NAMI TO 741741National Domestic Violence Hotline
(800-799-7233) - For survivors of domestic abuse, staying home to prevent the spread of COVID-19 may further compromise survivorsâ safety. The link above provides specific tips for survivors in regards to creating safety plans and reaching out for help.Teen Line
(310) 855-4673 or Text TEEN to 839863. Teen Line was created in 1980 by a group of mental health professionals who, through their personal work with teenagers, realized that a more inclusive approach to adolescent mental health was needed. After extensive research and consultation, TEEN LINE â a teen-to-teen hotline with community outreach services â was born.Trevor Project
(866) 488 -7386 or text START to 678678. A national 24-hour, toll free confidential suicide hotline for LGBTQ youth.The LGBTQ Center - Long Beach:
(562) 434-4455. The Center is committed to providing services to the LGBTQ community and approach treatment with an emphasis on trauma, anxiety, and/or depression informed by experiences of external and internalized homo-bi-trans-phobia.
Long Beach Unified School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of our community. If you or a family member are looking for help with mental health or substance use, Care Solace can help you quickly find treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of the circumstance. This is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service provided by Long Beach Unified School District. If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a mental health care provider:
Call 888-515-0595. Support is available 24/7/365 in over 200 languages.
Visit www.caresolace.com/lbusd and either search on your own or click âBook Appointmentâ for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
May you enjoy your break and return rested and reinvigorated for a fantastic new year!
Career Day! WE Need YOU!
Gator Giggles, and Gant Grins...
đLittle boy was telling me about something that happened with some of his friends while at recess. I asked, "Where were you playing?" He said, "In the woods." I think he meant on the grass area with the big trees. How cute.
đA mom and her daughter were talking after school. Mom asks, "What was your favorite part of today?" The little girl answers, "Playful learning time." I wish everyone could enjoy some moments of pure childhood joy, like "playful learning".
Kids are awesome, kids are funny, kids are WHY all of us keep coming back each day. Thank you for letting us be part of their lives.
Attendance
*Today's Date
*Student's full name
*Students grade and teacher
*Date of absence
*Parent name and contact information
Uniform Requirements: UPDATE!!!!
* Any Gant spirit shirt can be worn any day.
Please note, ripped jeans are not allowed at school and neither are Crocs as footwear.
Valet Drop Off
PLEASE consider signing up to help with the valet drop off. We continue to need support each morning.