Tamarack Elementary School
RSUSD Community Schools
Reef-Sunset Community Schools
At Reef-Sunset USD Community Schools, we believe that every community holds the potential for greatness, and education is the key to unlocking it. Our mission is simple: to transform schools into vibrant hubs of learning and support that uplift both students and their families.
Avenal Elementary School
Wellness Hubs
Campus Wellness Hub
Student Space for Support, Growth, and Balance
Each school has a Wellness Hub which is the students go-to destination for all things mental health and well-being. Located on every campus, this welcoming and inclusive space offers a wide range of resources to support students in navigating the challenges of academic life and personal growth. Whether they're looking to relax, recharge, or seek guidance, these hub provides everything you need to maintain balance and thrive.
What is Offered:
Mental Health Referrals
School Counseling Services
Clothing
Referrals to Different Services
Avenal High School
Reef Sunset Middle School
Kettleman Elementary School
Attendance Matters
Why Attendance Matters:
Dear Families,
We are thankful for you!
As we prepare to take time off from school November 25- 29 for the Thanksgiving break, we are grateful for everyone who has helped to restore a routine for showing up to school while supporting students and families. Daily routines are essential for reducing stress and creating a sense of security for students and adults.
Please take steps to keep your child healthy and send them to school unless they are truly sick. Every day of school is an important opportunity for students to learn as well as connect to peers and their teachers.
We thank:
· Our students and their families who do their best to show up to class every day even when it isn’t easy.
· Our teachers who have gone above and beyond to help make school a welcoming learning environment where students can thrive.
· Our administrators who help us work together to ensure we are healthy and safe, feel a sense of community and experience the excitement of an engaging learning environment.
· Our many, many healers and helpers - the support staff and community volunteers who provide the extra hands and attention our children need.
May these days off be restful and healing.
● If your family or your child needs support, please reach out to your wellness specialist for support.
● We look forward to seeing you again when school resumes on December 2, 2024 .
Thank you for partnering with us!
Monthly Calendar and Events
Winter Coat Donation Drive
We are collecting new or gently used winter coats, jackets, sweaters, and hoodies for students in the Reef-Sunset Unified School District. Your generous donations will help keep local students warm this winter! All sizes are welcome. Please drop off your items at one of the following office locations:
Family Engagement Center
(205 N. Park Ave.)
Avenal Elementary School
Tamarack Elementary School
Kettleman City Elementary School
Reef-Sunset Middle School
Avenal High School
Thank you for your support!
For any questions or to schedule a pick-up
please call Jenny (559) 717-0405
6 Tips for Managing Holiday Stress
The holiday season is drawing near, bringing changes in our usual routines and habits. While many of these may be welcome changes, it is not unusual for people to find themselves experiencing a range of feelings which might include anxiety, sadness, loneliness, financial worries, family issues, and other stressors.
Here are some tips to help you reduce stress during this holiday season and afterwards:
Aim for "good enough"
Start by setting your expectations at realistic levels. Don't expect things to go perfectly. Give yourself (and others) permission to be the imperfect humans we are.
Plan time-outs
If you will be with family or friends this holiday season, make sure to build in time for yourself. Get outside for a walk or run, read, or go to another room and call someone. Even breathing deeply in a quiet place for a couple of minutes helps reduce stress.
Practice acceptance
When difficult feelings arise, allow them to surface and acknowledge them. Try taking a few slow, deep breaths. Notice, without judgment, what you are thinking or feeling. Then return your attention to your breathing. Repeat the process until you feel better.
Respect your boundaries
There may be many demands on your time during break. It will be helpful to be clear with yourself and with others about what you are willing to do and what you are not. Beware of taking on more than you are comfortable doing. whether it's socializing, taking care of others, or anything else.
Simplify
If your tradition includes gift-giving, consider giving the gift of your time by planning to do something together. Research demonstrates consistently that investing in experiences and relationships is better for our overall happiness.
Remember the basics
Make time to get good sleep, include healthy foods and snacks in your diet, drink plenty of fresh water, and limit alcohol and caffeine. Also, regular exercise has long been known to decrease stress, so try to keep up with your exercise program, if you have one. If not, this would be a good time to begin, starting out slowly with walking or yoga, and focusing on keeping a consistent practice.
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