PJUSD Newsletter
April 2025
Contact:
Susan White
Senior Executive Assistant / Cabinet Member
April is National Stress Awareness Month
Stress is a natural part of life — but too much of it can affect our physical and mental health. April serves as a reminder to recognize stress, understand its effects, and take steps to manage it.
Why it matters:
Chronic stress can contribute to serious health issues like heart disease, high blood pressure, depression, and anxiety. While some stress can be motivating, constant pressure can leave us feeling burned out and overwhelmed.
Tips to manage stress:
Listen to your body. Signs like tension, irritability, or difficulty concentrating can be stress-related. Practice deep breathing, stretching, or journaling to help relax.
Prioritize self-care. Exercise, sleep, and quiet time aren’t luxuries — they’re essential. Even small daily habits like reading or enjoying music can help.
Build structure. Routines can provide a sense of control and help you identify stress early.
Stay connected. Reach out to friends, family, or support groups. A quick check-in can make a big difference.
Reframe challenges. Shift your perspective—see setbacks as opportunities to pause, reflect, or grow.
Seek support. If stress is impacting your well-being, speak with a healthcare provider. For immediate help, call the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline at 1-800-273-TALK (8255) or use the 24/7 Lifeline Chat.
Taking care of your mental health is part of living well. This April, let’s commit to recognizing and managing stress — for ourselves and each other.
Student Data Privacy and Applications
This has been a very busy year of process improvement and student data protection. We have been working closely with Educational Services to review apps and services our students use to ensure their data and privacy is protected. An approved list of student apps is posted on our Technology webpage, click Student Data Privacy Approved Applications.
Clever Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) for Students
To help keep student accounts and information safe, our school district is adding a new security step when students log in to Clever. This is called Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA). It means that after students enter their password, they’ll need to take one more quick step to prove it’s really them—like entering a special code. This extra step helps protect student accounts from being hacked, even if someone else knows their password. As more learning happens online, this added protection is an important way to keep student information private and secure.
Connect With Us!
Website: https://www.patterson.k12.ca.us
Location: 510 Keystone Boulevard, Patterson, CA, USA
Phone: 209-895-7700
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PJUSD95363