As some of you may have heard during our first Friday Flag of the year, Mr. Garcia, one of our assistant principals, will be leaving LMA to join the Grizzly Team at Mission Hills High School next week.

The Counseling Team wishes him the best in his new school site, and we want to thank him for this past year of continuous collaboration in supporting our students to be the best learners and humans!

Mr. Garcia just remember that once a Wolf, always a Wolf! Best wishes to you!

We hope to see you there!

Solutions to bullying are not simple. Bullying prevention approaches that show the most promise confront the problem from many angles. They involve the entire school community—students, families, administrators, teachers, and staff such as bus drivers, nurses, cafeteria and front office staff—in creating a culture of respect. Zero tolerance and expulsion are not effective approaches. Bystanders, or those who see bullying, can make a huge difference when they intervene on behalf of someone being bullied. Studies also have shown that adults can help prevent bullying by talking to children about bullying, encouraging them to do what they love, modeling kindness and respect, and seeking help.

Your Counseling Team is prepared to support students understanding the definition of bullying and how to be upstanders against bullying to keep our school community safe and welcoming to all.

If you would like to learn more about bullying and what you can do to support your student(s) please click on the following links:

• Facts about bullying
• What parents can do

Red Ribbon serves as a catalyst to mobilize communities to educate youth and encourage participation in drug prevention activities. At LMA, your Counseling Team facilitates a series of developmentally appropriate activities to promote a healthy lifestyle for all of our students.

Please be on the lookout as we share more information about our Red Ribbon Week activities, including a spirit week!

If you would like to learn more about Red Ribbon Week, please click on the following link:

Red Ribbon Week FAQ

If you would like to learn more about the importance of early prevention in drug abuse, please watch the video below. Herron Rocky is a retired DEA agent that currently works with the San Diego County Office of Education, and travels around the world, to prevent drug abuse with the Operation Prevention campaign. He often collaborates with our District and school site to bring important information for our students and families about current trends and drug abuse prevention.

Latino Book & Family Festival on October 15, 2022 at Mira Costa College!

Please click on the following links for a comprehensive list of resources:

• Student Wellness
• Mental Health and Counseling Resources
• Emergency Psych Evaluation Centers
• Community Resources (Housing, Food, Etc.)
• Technology Resources and Support
• North San Diego County Food Resources