Newsletter #5 - May 2025
Hello from Parents of EUSD!
We are real people in Encinitas and South Carlsbad with faces and names, working together to protect public education for every kid in EUSD. Watch and share this short video that shows you who we are and what we’re about.
Upcoming Parents of EUSD Events
May 5-9: Teacher and Staff Appreciation Week. Stay tuned to our Parents of EUSD Instagram stories starting Monday, May 5 for a fun way to show our teachers how much we appreciate them!
Sunday, May 18: Picnic in the Park with PoE. Join us in person for a face-to-face meet up at Stagecoach Park on Sunday, May 18 from 3-5pm. We’ll bring lawn games and good company. Sensory bags will also be provided! BYO blankets, chairs, picnic supplies and food.
Grief Resources for Families and Children
The EUSD community suffered an incalculable loss last week. The loss of any loved one is difficult, unthinkably more so when it is a child. Sitting with and moving through grief can be overwhelming, for ourselves as parents and for our children. Here are some resources that may be helpful in this time:
The Dougy Center. The Dougy Center provides grief support resources for children, teens, young people, and families. On their website, you can find resources ranging from podcasts to activity sheets and can sort by age group and more.
Grieving the Loss of a Friend: Best Books for Youth & Young Adults. This list of books is curated by Eluna, an organization that provides grief support for children, teens, and families.
GriefSucks.com. For teens, Grief Sucks commits to “getting real about grief.” (Make sure to review the content to see if it’s appropriate for your kiddo.)
EUSD Resources. If your kid is struggling, remember that there are people at our schools who can help. Reach out to your principal, teacher, counselor, or community liaison to get the support your child needs.
Stay engaged, EUSD,
Talitha Matlin, Parents of EUSD Outreach Committee Member and PDL parent
