Kids are moody, but this generation's mood swings aren't just about slamming doors and bad hair days—depression and suicide are real threats and Ladera Ranch Middle School’s bringing in the heavy artillery with the Signs of Suicide (SOS) program.
Parents, buckle up for a three-day crash course on handling adolescent emotions that’ll make you long for the days when your kid’s biggest issue was not eating paste. Also, if you REALLY don’t want your kid to go, there’s an opt-out where they get to have a solo date in the library—because isolation *definitely* helps mental health, right?
Key Dates and Facts
SOS Program Schedule:
- Sunday, September 17: Mr. Lopez kicks things off
- Monday, September 18: Mrs. Rydzeski follows up
- Tuesday, September 19: Mr. Rodin wraps it up
Parent resources: Available online, including a pre-recorded video for those who prefer to binge "Strange Feelings" instead of "Stranger Things"
School counselors:
- Mr. Bogiatzis (A-G)
- Mrs. Burke (H-Pa)
- Mrs. Morgan (everything else)
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