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While our weather is very much the same this week as it has been, we do have the street sweepers coming by on Monday this week. It's the 3rd Monday of the month, so tickets can and will likely be issued if you don't move your vehicles to the "even" side of the road. 

But, more importantly, we want to get the dirt and grime swept up before it gets into the storm channels and gets flushed to the ocean (in Seal Beach). Please move your vehicles. Thanks!

Welcome Back Grab 'n Go Lunches - Weaver

Our last Rossmoor Welcome Back Grab 'n Go Lunches for teachers and staff was at Weaver School and Principal Todd Schmidt  and his team welcomed us as we brought in lunch from Nick's Deli. 

Since it was parent conference week, the teachers were even more appreciative for the grab 'n go format as it allowed them to get back to preparing for their afternoon parent conferences. Trustees Diana Hill and Chris Forehan joined us as we greeted both teachers and staff for lunch with sandwiches from Nick's Deli in Los Alamitos. 

This week the "Delivery Team" was made up of Chris Forehan, Art Remnet, Diana Hill and taking the picture, Mary Ann Remnet.

October Quarterly Shredding..... Saturday 10/26 

Our quarterly document shredding event will be Saturday, October 26th at Lee School here in Rossmoor. The event will run from 8:00 a.m. to noon or when the shredding truck is full. Start collecting those papers and we will see you on Saturday, October 26th! Additional details here

Just 14 Days Left to VOTE and Be Heard!!

We hear it all the time now, "I can wait until this election is over." 

I know exactly how they feel. The ugly commercials, the people making threats and accusations (some more veiled than others), even in the more local elections. It's tiresome to say the least.

Yes, it will be good to have this election behind us some we can get on with life - whatever the outcomes are.

Note: If you have not received your ballot or want another one, now it the time to reach out to the good people at OCVote.gov and get your ballot.

Now is your time to vote and voice your opinions.

Please make sure that you take the time to vote.  Ballots are due on or before November 5th. 

There are many vote drop boxes throughout the county. There is one directly in front of the Los Alamitos Recreation Building at 10911 Oak Street. It's open 24/7 between now and the election on 11/5/2024.

Candidate Night Forum

The RHA's Meet Your Candidates Forum was a great evening with more than 50 residents coming out to meet and hear the candidates share their thoughts on various questions submitted by Rossmoor residents. The recording of the full event and each segment of the event are now available here on the RHA website. We also have posted the responses to the written questions we sent to each candidate. 

The RHA encourages everyone who is registered to vote to send in or drop off their ballot as soon as possible.

Griffin Gazette: Los Al State of The District

Maleah Fennessey, Staff Writer from the LAHS Griffin Gazette recapped the annual Los Al Unified State of the District Check out her full article here:

Superintendent Dr. Pulver and members of the Los Alamitos Board of Education hosted the State of the District at the Cypress Navy Golf Course. This breakfast event, which invited parents and teachers to attend, focused not only on commemorating the educational and facility achievements of the district, but on encouraging self-efficacy and emotional intelligence in the community as a whole.

Following a performance by Los Alamitos High School’s orchestra and the national anthem performed by LAHS junior Jenna Currey, Dr. Pulver took time to recognize the efforts of his colleagues. Board member Megan Cutuli's service, in light of her imminent retirement, was also highlighted. 

Dr. Pulver also acknowledged a number of community leaders in attendance, including Los Alamitos City Council Member Tanya Doby, Seal Beach police Chief Michael Henderson and Orange County Fire Authority Division 1 Chief Chris Covey.

Carrie Logue, executive director of the Los Alamitos Education Foundation, spoke on how proud she was that LAEF was able to approve 52 grants and a grand total of over $150,000 to help teachers make change in their classrooms. The $3.1 million LAEF donated over the past 10 years, made possible by the support of the community, was also a point of high esteem.

Read more here...
 

November's Community Conversation

Our November Community Conversation will be with Dr.  Bridgid Conn from LA Children's Hospital speaking about common stressors and strategies parents can employ to help themselves and their children during periods of increased stress. 

Dr. Conn will share about how parents can establish boundaries, foster resilience, and facilitate effective communication and shared decision-making among family members. There will also be time for attendees to ask questions about related or more specific topics.

Plan to join us on Thursday, November 21, at 7:00 p.m. in the friendly confines of Bethlehem Lutheran Church at the corner of Katella and Wallingsford here in Rossmoor.

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More HUGS

Oak Middle School has a Huf's Hut dining for dollars event all day on October 24th - go grab breakfast, lunch or dinner and benefit the school. 

Hopkinson has a Regal Movie Bundel available for your gift giving pleasure. We all have one (or two) of those "movie buffs" in our lives. Or maybe you just love the movies. Grab your tickets  from the HUGS page and you'll get a deal PLUS help Hopkinson at the same time. Another win-win-win. Get the details on the fundraiser here. Special is good through December 20th.

Did you see this....

The Los Al Unified Wrap Up - 10/18/2024

Most weeks that school is in session the District's awesome Communications Officer, Nichole Pichardo, puts together the Wrap-Up. It gives you an opportunity to see a quick glimpse of what's happening in our school district each week - in right around 3 minutes. Check it out!

Community Groups & Resources

Our community has a number of great ways for you to engage with your neighbors in hobbies and activities. While these are not RHA groups, they are great resources for you and your family members. Check them out.

• Jigsaw Puzzlers Unit - Peaceful Puzzle Library & Exchange
• Cycling Fun - Bike Rossmoor is the place to go