October 2025
Hello Rolling Hills families,
It's been a great school year so far! We were recently talking about how exciting it is to see the growth of our students each year, as they take on new challenges and gain confidence in problem solving. Thank you, families, for the many ways that you support this growth!
Approximately two times per month, each classroom receives a lesson from from the Second Step curriculum. Second Step is a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) program that teaches developmentally-appropriate learning and life skills, in the areas of empathy and learning skills, emotion management, problem-solving, and bullying prevention. These are valuable skills that all students can use during their time at Rolling Hills and beyond. Ms. Chang teaches lessons in Kindergarten through third grade, and Mr. Sterk teaches the fourth and fifth grade lessons. Our TK classes will incorporate Second Step content into their daily classroom lessons and activities. If you would ever like resources to further discuss any of our Second Step lesson topics at home, please let us know.
The Rolling Hills Hope Squad is getting started this month. Hope Squad is a nationally-recognized suicide prevention program with a goal of increasing inclusion and connectedness in schools by teaching students how to provide friendship, encouragement, and support for students who may feel left out or isolated. Our Hope Squad is made up of 12 fourth and fifth grade students, who will be meeting with us twice a month with us for lessons, activities, and discussion on how to best identify and support students who may feel isolated. We are excited to get started!
Parent Workshops
PUSD's Caring Connections Center hosts valuable parent workshops throughout the school year, focusing on a variety of topics that may be of interest to you. Upcoming sessions will be focusing on managing challenging behaviors and navigating adolescence. To learn more, please visit the Caring Connections website.
We recently selected a group of 12 fourth and fifth grade students to serve on this year's No Place for Hate committee. This wonderful group of students will create and lead lessons and activities for our entire school, with a focus on learning more about different cultures, traditions, and experiences.Â
Florence Chang Pete Sterk
Student Services Assistant School Counselor
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