World Kindness Day
World Kindness Day on November 13 is a day to recognize the importance of being kind to each other, ourselves, and the world. On this day, participants celebrate and promote good deeds and pledge to acts of kindness.
Generosity is contagious and increases our happiness. In fact, in 2010, the Harvard Business School surveyed 136 countries and found people who gave to others were the happiest. Even just one act of kindness can turn someone’s day around and build a stronger community of healing and positivity. Here are ways you can join us for World Kindness Day:
Share your pledge to acts of kindness on social media and use the hashtags #worldkindnessday and #makekindnessthenorm.
Check out the Random Acts of Kindness Foundation for ideas on how to incorporate kindness into your everyday life.
Some of us are already taking steps to find professional help with our well-being, and perhaps you or a loved one should too. If you or a family member would like help finding a mental health care provider, use Care Solace, a complimentary and confidential coordination service provided by La Grande School District:
Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
Visit caresolace.com/lagrande and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
Let’s text a friend we haven’t spoken to in a while, treat someone (or ourselves) to a cup of coffee, and be an empathetic and encouraging ear to others as we close out 2023.
Veterans Day celebrated on November 11, is a time for us to pay our respects to those who have served and the families who support them. The brave United States military members have defended our nation for generations and upheld our values to serve a cause greater than ourselves. They have helped shape our history, and we honor their sacrifices as we reflect and celebrate our veterans today.
There are many unique challenges veterans and their families face while in active service. Families may need to separate for long periods of time, move frequently, or experience anxiety as their loved ones put themselves in danger. After active duty, many veterans have a hard time adjusting to civilian life. Those who have experienced trauma may need professional help to heal. This is why it is so important as a school community to support our veterans and their families.
Here are three ways we can offer support:
Become a listening ear to veterans and their families. Let them know you are here for them and allow them space to discuss their feelings.
If needed, provide them with the Veterans Crisis Line, available 24/7, by dialing 988 and pressing 1
Connect them to Care Solace, a mental health care coordination service provided by La Grande School District, for ongoing support. If you or a family member would like to use Care Solace to help you find a mental health or substance use treatment provider:
Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365.
Visit www.caresolace.com/lagrande and either search on your own OR click "Book Appointment" for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
To all our veterans, we thank you for your service.
La Grande High School proudly presents: Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. November 16th, 17th and 18th at 7 PM in the La Grande High School Auditorium.
National STEM/STEAM Day is November 8th. STEAM celebrates using Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math as part of a well-rounded education to support scientific inquiry, creativity, innovation, project-based learning and collaborative problem solving.
Congratulations to Girls Cross Country Individual State Champion CC Villagomez Edvalson, Second Place Brooke Perry and Third Place Emily Tubbs!! LHS Girls Cross Country Team finished Second at State!! Way to go Tigers!!
Don't forget to turn your clocks back one hour on Sunday, November 5, 2023!
Kids Night Out!! Friday, November 3, 2023, is Kids Night Out at EOU. Grades K-6, $10 each, from 6 to 9 PM. Contact Anji Weissenfluh at 541-805-5876 for more information.
The world famous @africanchildrenschoir will be performing here tomorrow (Wednesday, November 1st) at 7 PM in the LHS Auditorium. This free family friendly,
immersive experience will leave you inspired as the Choir performs your favorite hymns with African cultural sounds in their new program -#JustAsIAm.
LGSD is now offering Adult English Learner Classes! Please contact Scott Carpenter at scott.carpenter@lagrandesd.org for more details!
CONGRATULATIONS to the LHS Girls Cross Country Team winning first place for the Greater Oregon League! These amazing ladies will next compete at the State Cross Country Meet on Saturday, November 4th at Lane Community College. Go Tigers!!
We are delighted to announce that the world famous @africanchildrenschoir will be performing here on November 1, 2023 at 7 PM. This free family friendly, immersive experience will leave you inspired as the Choir performs your favorite hymns with
African cultural sounds in their new program -#JustAsIAm.
Enjoy a Halloween Party at Wildflower Lodge on Sunday, October 29, 2023 from 2 PM to 4 PM.
FREE Dyslexia Information Event at Cook Memorial Library Community Room, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 from 6 PM to 7 PM. For more information contact EasternOregonDyslexia@gmail.com
The La Grande School District will be closed on Friday, October 13, 2023, for Statewide In-service Day.
Nearly one in five children in the United States will experience mental illness in their lifetime (source: Center for Disease Control). World Mental Health Day, honored annually on October 10, was created to raise awareness of mental health issues and mobilize support to improve the mental health of people around the world.
This year’s theme, “Mental health is a universal human right,” highlights the importance of global well-being in all aspects of governmental policy. The last few years have been taxing on the population, and many global citizens feel their mental health needs to be more of a priority - especially in those countries where so many are displaced or surrounded by wars.
In the United States, barriers to mental health services remain a significant hurdle to getting support. Advocating for equitable mental health systems for all will lead the path to positive global outcomes.
La Grande School District is committed to raising awareness about mental health and equitable access to quality mental health services.
La Grande School District partnered with Care Solace to support the well-being of students, staff, and their family members. Care Solace is a complimentary and confidential care coordination service that can help you quickly find mental health or substance use treatment options matched to your needs, regardless of circumstance.
If you would like to use Care Solace to help you find a provider:
Call 888-515-0595. Multilingual support is available 24/7/365
Visit www.caresolace.com/lagrande and either search on your own OR click “Book Appointment” for assistance by video chat, email, or phone.
La Grande FFA Drive Through BBQ is coming up on Saturday, October 28, 2023. $15 per ticket for a pulled pork sandwich, baked potato, coleslaw and cookie. Please contact Ms. Sharp at chelsey.sharp@lagrandesd.org for tickets!
La Grande Optimist is hosting a lamp post decorating contest on October 7, 2023, at the LG Main Street Fall Festival. Students in kindergarten through 5th grade are encouraged to participate!
Coats for Kids Program 2023 at The United Methodist Church at 1612 Fourth St, on October 31-November 2 and November 7-9. 8 am to noon. Please contact lindagleeson3@icloud.com or jaaw@eoni.com for more information.
Union County Safe Communities Dress Up Fun Run at MERA on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 9 AM. See ucsafecommunities.org/dfr for more information.
Emergency Preparedness Community Workshop on October 7, 2023 from 10 am to 11:30 am at 1802 Gekeler Lane.
