We would like to wish all our students and families a Happy Holiday season. This special edition newsletter is our gift to you to help you keep your child engaged over the holiday break. Enjoy!

Did you know reading 20 minutes a day improves a student's standardized test scores by 80% over students who read only 1 minute a day? Find the perfect holiday gift or stocking stuffer on one of these lists of recommended and favorite books for children.

Recommended books for your child:

Drop Everything and Read Favorites

Guys Read for books that guys enjoy

James Patterson's Read Kiddo Read Book Suggestions

James Patterson's Booklist for Boys

Scholastic's Parent and Child Magazine's Book Recommendations for ages 11-13

Here are some great researched based articles to help instill a love of reading in your child.

How to Encourage Good Reading Habits in Kids

How to Get Your Kid to Be a Fanatic Reader

Use the link below to access free printables in all subject areas from math, science, reading, writing and a variety of fun and artistic activities.

Guidance Webpage Information and/or links on the Academic Domain such as study skills, test taking, tutoring resources, and useful links for help with English writing and Math skills

Counselors Corner Resource Personal-Social Domain including stress management, conflict mediation, grief, and social skills

College and Career Guidance Information about high school graduation requirements, college admissions, and career choices.

Center for academic advisement and school counseling support.

Email: dejmiller@capousd.org
Website: https://lfms-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1284817733035&group_id=1408775579324&no_controls=t
Phone: (949) 589-6543

MEd, PPS School Counseling

Email: dejmiller@capousd.org
Website: https://lfms-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/cms/page_view?d=x&piid=&vpid=1389175754592&no_controls=t
Phone: 949-589-6543 138

Ms. Graffeo splits her responsibilities with Ladera Ranch MS. She will be available on site at Las Flores MS on Tuesdays and Fridays. You may also reach her via email.

Email: tmgraffeo@capousd.org
Phone: 949-589-6543 141

MS, PPS School Counseling

Email: aagoddard@capousd.org
Website: https://lfms-capousd-ca.schoolloop.com/counselorscorner
Phone: 949-589-6543 130

Ms. Pacini is a graduate counselling student at Chapman University and is completing her Practicum hours with Las Flores Middle School. She is available Mondays and Tuesdays.

Email: bnpacini@capousd.org
Phone: 949-589-6543

Email: ljdepass@capousd.org
Phone: 949-589-6543 133

Email: asdanna@capousd.org
Phone: (949) 589-6543

The Board of Trustees desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all students equal access and opportunities in the district’s academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. The Board prohibits, at any District school or school activity, unlawful discrimination, including discriminatory harassment, intimidation, and bullying of any student based on the student’s actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, national origin, nationality, ethnicity, ethnic group identification, age, religion, marital or parental status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, or gender expression or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.