News Archive

Please complete one survey per child. Deadline to submit is Thursday, October 22nd.

There is no question that 2020 has been a challenging year for most people. Our ideas of what is considered "normal" and our routines and connections have been thrown out the window as we adapt to a new, more isolated way of life. During these challenging times it is important to focus on mental health and understand how to keep ourselves and our children in a positive mental place.

At no other time in our history have we experienced this level of student anxiety and depression. As part of educating the whole child, ESD is committed to making sure our children and our families have the right resources and tools available to help them navigate these difficult times. Read more about our new Mental Health & Wellness|CONNECTIONS website for students, parents, and educators.

Our partnership with Care Solace, a telehealth and virtual therapy resource is available to help our community. If you or a family member is experiencing anxiety, stress, depression, or other mental health conditions triggered by the current pandemic or other events, we encourage you to use their free services to help access vetted mental health care resources.

Please read important information and FAQs regarding Measure P, a general obligation bond on the Nov. 3 presidential election ballot.

6:30 p.m. - Open Session. Click headline to see agenda and to register.

ESD's Learning Continuity and Attendance Plan was accepted by Santa Clara County Office of Education this week. A continuity plan seeks to ensure students' learning progresses amidst things like the COVID-19 pandemic through innovative means of teaching and learning. The plan can be found in this story.

In an ongoing effort to provide parents with the best possible communication, we are excited to announce this year we'll be begin using ParentSquare to communicate with you from the school, and in your classrooms and groups. Parents will soon receive an invitation to join ParentSquare. Details in story.

Regular Board Meeting - 10/08/2020 @ 6:30 p.m.

September is National Suicide Prevention Month. The Youth Risk Behaviors Survey reveals by middle school many students either know someone who has had suicidal thoughts, or have experienced those thoughts themselves. Read more about the risk factors, warning signs, and what to do if you are worried.

Yes, it's real. Many of us, students and adults, experience anxiety when faced with the video grid of faces in the Zoom room. Strategies for helping students and adults with Zoom anxiety and articles with more ideas can be found in this story.

Free dance classes for students in TK - 8th grades start Wednesday, September 23. Click headline for link to learn more and register.

It is not news that the current public health emergency has significantly impacted Child Nutrition Services has always believed that school meals are essential to student health and academic success. School meals are critical now more than ever as families struggle through the COVID-19 pandemic. Please take a moment to complete this short survey so we can make sure no child in our community goes hungry. Survey link in story.

5:00 p.m. - Call to Order Convene to Open Session Via Zoom Teleconference

Click story to view the first Art Showcase of the ESD Arts Enrichment Program. This beautiful artwork was created by our talented students on their first day of Art class on September 9.

6:30 p.m. - Regular Open Session 5:00 p.m. Call to Order to immediately convene to Closed Session

Learn about the Evergreen Speech & Debate Team for 6th and 7th graders. Register for one of two information meetings on Wednesday, September 9th at 11 a.m. or 5:30 p.m. Click headline for details.