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Posted 8/26/19
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Las Flores Middle School – Home of the Bears
10-1-19
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday, October 1 Parent Information Night at LRMS– “Signs of Suicide”
Thursday, October 3 PTSA Executive Board Meeting – 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. L101
Monday, October 7 Minimum Day – Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
Friday, October 11 EFC Wine and Cheese Pairing Event
Friday, November 1 No School for Secondary Students (6th – 8th grade)
Monday, November 4 Minimum Day – Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
NEW ITEMS
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT AT LADERA RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL – “SIGNS OF SUICIDE”
TONIGHT!
In the month of October we will be presenting the Signs of Suicide (SOS) curriculum to our students. This curriculum is exclusively presented to our 7th grade students, but we feel it valuable to have this information accessible to all our parents. Prior to the in-class presentation, Las Flores Middle School is partnering with Ladera Ranch Middle School to host a “Parent Information Night” that will provide you insight to the SOS Curriculum. We encourage you to join us, Tuesday, October 1st, @ 6:00 PM at LRMS (29551 Sienna Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694) in their Multi-Purpose Room, and share any questions or concerns related to this topic.
The teen years are marked by a roller-coaster of emotions. It can be easy to misread depression as normal adolescent turmoil; however, depression and anxiety appear to be occurring more often and at a much earlier age. Depression, the most common of mental illnesses, can lead to suicidal thoughts and actions. In fact, suicide is the second leading cause of death among those 14-24 years of age. The good news is that depression can be treated and cured, and suicide can be prevented.
Omero Corral, our school counselor, will be presenting the SOS curriculum and the BSAD brief screening for Adolescent Depression in 7th Grade Social Science classes on Tuesday, October 15th & Friday, October 18th.
An opt-out letter will be sent home the week prior to the presentations should you desire that your child not participate in the SOS presentations.
Link to parent night flyer: SOS Parent Night Promo Flyer 19.png
ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
On Wednesday, October 2, we will be on assembly schedule. The times are posted below for your planning purposes:
Period 1 9:45 - 10:22 (37 min)
Period 2 10:26 - 11:02 (36 min)
BREAK 11:02 - 11:12 (10 min)
Period 3a 11:16 - 12: 01 (45 min)
Period 3b 12:05 - 12: 50 (45 min)
6th Grade Lunch 12:50 - 1: 25 (35 min)
Period 4 (6th Grade) 1:29 - 2:05 (36 min)
Period 4 (7/8) 12:54 - 1:30 (36 min)
7/8th Grade Lunch 1:30 - 2: 05 (35 min)
Period 5 2:09 -2:45 (36 min)
Period 6 2:49 - 3:25 (36 min)
PTSA ONLINE DIRECTORY
LFMS PTSA is attempting to go paperless as much as possible this year.
If you purchased a membership to PTSA during the school registration process, you are eligible to be listed in our online membership directory.
Please go to the following link to submit your information.
DIRECTORY FORM
You can also find the online form on our website
Participation in the directory is strictly voluntary. Your information will ONLY be published if you choose to submit a form. If you have already submitted directory information but DO NOT wish to be included in the Directory please send an e-mail asking to "opt out" of the Directory to Kateasar@gmail.com. Once all submissions have been received & processed, you will be sent the access code for the private online publication.
Kind Regards,
Kate Asar, PTSA president
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
Please follow Las Flores Middle School on social media for all the latest updates and news about what is going on at the school. Search for lfmsbears on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!
PARENT NIGHT ON VAPING AND NICOTINE
Introducing Monthly Parent Education Nights on the Dangers of Nicotine Vaping
Capistrano Unified has partnered with the National Council on Alcoholism and Drug Dependency of Orange County (NCADD-OC) to offer a FREE nicotine vaping presentation designed for middle and high school parents.
Presentations will be offered monthly at the District Office from 7 to 8 p.m.
Topics will Include:
- How to recognize vape and E-Cig devices
- The dangers of nicotine vaping
- Current vape trends
- Helpful tools and tips for parents
Presentation Dates:
Thursday, October 10, 2019
Thursday, November 21, 2019
Thursday, December 12, 2019
Thursday, January 23, 2020
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Thursday, March 19, 2020
Thursday, April 16, 2020
Thursday, May 21, 2020
Flyer: NCADD-OC Parent Presentation @ DO Flyer.pdf
FROM EDUCATION FOR THE CHILDREN FOUNDATION
If you missed us at Registration or Back-to-School Night, it's not too late to become a Friend of EFC with a direct donation to support our Teacher Grant Program. In addition to being recognized on the EFC website, you'll also be invited to attend our Wine & Cheese Pairing Event on Friday evening, October 11, at The Garage in the Esencia neighborhood (1 Salubre St, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694). A $25 donation allows you to attend the event and a $50 donation allows you to also bring a guest. This year's Teacher Grant
Program submissions will be highlighted at the event as well, giving you the chance to see directly how your generous donations are impacting kids and classrooms!
PTSA PARENT EDUCATION NIGHTS
To our Amazing Community!
We are currently in the process of securing some wonderful speakers and education nights for our friends and family. These are PTSA sponsored events and we are looking to YOU to help us make these events a reality! We are able to bring you some events for free, however, not everything. If you own a business, know someone who would like to be a sponsor, or are just a parent wanting to donate for an upcoming event please reach out to us. Sponsorships can be as little or big as you’d like, but truly, any little bit helps us bring these events to life. Recognition of your donation will be visible throughout all advertising and marketing, and also the night of the event as well. Thank you in advance for your support.
We are looking to get our renowned speaker, Dr. Weichman, sponsored by our community. He will touch on Behavioral parenting/Increasing communication, fostering resiliency and raising empathetic children. Total cost for Dr. Weichman $1000
*All donations are tax deductible*
Please contact Kasey at kaseyj96@gmail.com
PRESENTATION ON AWARENESS ABOUT PRESSURES ON TEENAGERS
Please see the attachment about this presentation and breakout sessions opportunity at Capistrano Valley High School on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
MESA CENTER
Late Start Wednesdays
Parents: We have recently had reports from the merchants at the Mesa Center, as well as from community members, that LFMS students are hanging out before school on Wednesdays and leaving trash, congregating in large groups, and in one case, getting involved in a confrontation. Please keep in mind that we highly discourage dropping students off at the Mesa Shopping Center, as there is no supervision, and safety is always our number one concern. Once students are dropped off on campus, they are to remain on campus.
Just a reminder that although we do not start school to 9:45 a.m. on Wednesdays, our Library is open at 7:30 a.m. to students every day of the week. We also have the before school YMCA (fee based program) available as well, if you need to drop your student off before 9:45 a.m.
MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR (DISMISSAL AT 12:45 P.M.)
The following information was sent home in the summer packet this year, but we are sending it out again for your planning purposes. Please mark your calendars.
The first day of school is always a minimum day. The remaining minimum days are:
Additional Minimum days for LFMS only:
Friday, August 30, 2019 (the day following Back To School Night)
Thursday, February 21 (the day following Open House)
Thursday, June 4 (the last day of school)
Days Used For Staff Development and Training:
Monday, September 9
Monday, October 7
Monday, November 4
Monday, December 9
Monday, January 13
Monday, February 3
Monday, March 2
Monday, May 11
BLOCK SCHEDULE AND ASSEMBLY DATES
Please be aware of the following dates for your planning purposes:
Block schedule days 2019/2020:
9/5 & 9/6
12/16 & 12/17
1/27 & 1/28
4/23 & 4/24
5/28 & 5/29
For this school year, the first day will be 0, 1, 3 & 5 and the second day will be 0, 2, 4 & 6
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Block Schedule |
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Period |
Start |
End |
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0 |
7:35 |
8:41 |
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HERO |
8:45 |
9:12 |
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1 or 2 |
9:12 |
10:56 |
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Break |
10:56 |
11:14 |
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6 Gr. 3 or 4a |
11:18 |
12:08 |
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6 Gr. Lunch |
12:08 |
12:43 |
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6 Gr. 3 or 4b |
12:47 |
1:37 |
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7/8 Gr. 3 or 4 |
11:18 |
1:02 |
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7/8 Gr. Lunch |
1:02 |
1:37 |
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5 or 6 |
1:41 |
3:25 |
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6 grade lunch = 12:08-12:43 |
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7/8 grade lunch = 1:02-1:37 Assembly Schedule Dates So Far: 9/3/19 10/2/19 Assembly Schedule |
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Assembly |
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0 |
7:35 |
8:41 |
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1 |
8:45 |
9:31 |
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2 |
9:35 |
10:20 |
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Break |
10:20 |
10:28 |
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3 |
10:32 |
11:17 |
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Lunch (6th) |
11:21 |
12:07 |
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Assembly (7th) |
11:21 |
12:07 |
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4 (8th) |
11:21 |
12:07 |
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4 (6th) |
12:11 |
12:57 |
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Lunch (7th) |
12:11 |
12:57 |
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Assembly (8th) |
12:11 |
12:57 |
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Assembly (6th) |
1:01 |
1:47 |
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4 (7th) |
1:01 |
1:47 |
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Lunch (8th) |
1:01 |
1:47 |
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5 |
1:51 |
2:36 |
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6 |
2:40 |
3:25 |
CUSD INFORMATION
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.
Tim Reece
Principal
Las Flores Middle School
Capistrano Unified School District would like to continue connecting with you via email. If you prefer to be removed from our list, please contact Capistrano Unified School District directly. To stop receiving all email messages distributed through our SchoolMessenger service, follow this link and confirm: Unsubscribe
SchoolMessenger is a notification service used by the nation's leading school systems to connect with parents, students and staff through voice, SMS text, email, and social media.
Las Flores Middle School – Home of the Bears
9-26-19
UPCOMING DATES
Tuesday, October 1 Parent Information Night at LRMS– “Signs of Suicide”
Thursday, October 3 PTSA Executive Board Meeting – 9:00 – 10:30 a.m. L101
Monday, October 7 Minimum Day – Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
Friday, October 11 EFC Wine and Cheese Pairing Event
Friday, November 1 No School for Secondary Students (6th – 8th grade)
Monday, November 4 Minimum Day – Dismissal at 12:45 p.m.
NEW ITEMS
2019-2020 PTSA REFLECTIONS THEME - “LOOK WITHIN” - DUE THIS FRIDAY!
What do you see when you look within? We are looking for talented; Visual Artists, Photographers, Dance Choreographers, Writers, Musicians, and Cinematographers to tell us. Original works of art related to the theme "Look Within" due September 27th. You may enter in more than one category. All participants are celebrated at our Annual Art Night Gallery on February 20th, 2020. Winners in each category move on to compete at District, State, Southern CA, and Nationals.
Entry Forms and rules can be found at www.ptareflections.org
FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA!
Please follow Las Flores Middle School on social media for all the latest updates and news about what is going on at the school. Search for lfmsbears on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook!
PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT AT LADERA RANCH MIDDLE SCHOOL – “SIGNS OF SUICIDE”
In the month of October we will be presenting the Signs of Suicide (SOS) curriculum to our students. This curriculum is exclusively presented to our 7th grade students, but we feel it valuable to have this information accessible to all our parents. Prior to the in-class presentation, Las Flores Middle School is partnering with Ladera Ranch Middle School to host a “Parent Information Night” that will provide you insight to the SOS Curriculum. We encourage you to join us, Tuesday, October 1st, @ 6:00 PM at LRMS (29551 Sienna Pkwy, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694) in their Multi-Purpose Room, and share any questions or concerns related to this topic.
The teen years are marked by a roller-coaster of emotions. It can be easy to misread depression as normal adolescent turmoil; however, depression and anxiety appear to be occurring more often and at a much earlier age. Depression, the most common of mental illnesses, can lead to suicidal thoughts and actions. In fact, suicide is the second leading cause of death among those 14-24 years of age. The good news is that depression can be treated and cured, and suicide can be prevented.
Omero Corral, our school counselor, will be presenting the SOS curriculum and the BSAD brief screening for Adolescent Depression in 7th Grade Social Science classes on Tuesday, October 15th & Friday, October 18th.
An opt-out letter will be sent home the week prior to the presentations should you desire that your child not participate in the SOS presentations.
Link to parent night flyer: SOS Parent Night Promo Flyer 19.png
FROM EDUCATION FOR THE CHILDREN FOUNDATION
If you missed us at Registration or Back-to-School Night, it's not too late to become a Friend of EFC with a direct donation to support our Teacher Grant Program. In addition to being recognized on the EFC website, you'll also be invited to attend our Wine & Cheese Pairing Event on Friday evening, October 11, at The Garage in the Esencia neighborhood (1 Salubre St, Ladera Ranch, CA 92694). A $25 donation allows you to attend the event and a $50 donation allows you to also bring a guest. This year's Teacher Grant Program submissions will be highlighted at the event as well, giving you the chance to see directly how your generous donations are impacting kids and classrooms!
PTSA PARENT EDUCATION NIGHTS
To our Amazing Community!
We are currently in the process of securing some wonderful speakers and education nights for our friends and family. These are PTSA sponsored events and we are looking to YOU to help us make these events a reality! We are able to bring you some events for free, however, not everything. If you own a business, know someone who would like to be a sponsor, or are just a parent wanting to donate for an upcoming event please reach out to us. Sponsorships can be as little or big as you’d like, but truly, any little bit helps us bring these events to life. Recognition of your donation will be visible throughout all advertising and marketing, and also the night of the event as well. Thank you in advance for your support.
We are looking to get our renowned speaker, Dr. Weichman, sponsored by our community. He will touch on Behavioral parenting/Increasing communication, fostering resiliency and raising empathetic children. Total cost for Dr. Weichman $1000
*All donations are tax deductible*
Please contact Kasey at kaseyj96@gmail.com
ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 2
On Wednesday, October 2, we will be on assembly schedule. The times are posted below for your planning purposes:
Period 1 9:45 - 10:22 (37 min)
Period 2 10:26 - 11:02 (36 min)
BREAK 11:02 - 11:12 (10 min)
Period 3a 11:16 - 12: 01 (45 min)
Period 3b 12:05 - 12: 50 (45 min)
6th Grade Lunch 12:50 - 1: 25 (35 min)
Period 4 (6th Grade) 1:29 - 2:05 (36 min)
Period 4 (7/8) 12:54 - 1:30 (36 min)
7/8th Grade Lunch 1:30 - 2: 05 (35 min)
Period 5 2:09 -2:45 (36 min)
Period 6 2:49 - 3:25 (36 min)
PARENT SURVEY
Dear CUSD Parents and Guardians,
CUSD’s Multi-tiered System of Supports, also known as MTSS, defines a system which includes supports in the areas of social-emotional, behavior, and academics to ensure that every learner can be successful.
During the 2018-2019 school year, CUSD provided parents with monthly newsletters and workshops throughout the year. As we prepare to support students and their families with workshops and resources during the 2019-2020 school year, we are asking for your feedback. What topics pertaining to social emotional and behavioral support are most important to you? What information and resources interest you? When are the most convenient times for parent workshops and trainings?
Please click HERE to access the brief, anonymous online survey and provide your input by September 27, 2019.
Thank you so much for your time and support.
PRESENTATION ON AWARENESS ABOUT PRESSURES ON TEENAGERS
Please see the attachment about this presentation and breakout sessions opportunity at Capistrano Valley High School on Saturday, October 12, 2019, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
PREVIOUSLY ANNOUNCED
OUR STEP IT UP FUNDRAISER IS ALMOST OVER – LET’S ROCK!!
Dear families!
Just a quick THANK YOU for helping your student use their awesomeness to help others!
Since our STEP IT UP! fundraiser is coming to an end, please log back into your Personal Donation Page and be sure your child has reached the goal you helped them set. Every dollar raised makes a difference in the lives of our students!
All online donations are automatically added to any CASH and CHECKS collected, as long as you turn in the money and your Pledge Sheet on the turn in day
Our upcoming DAY OF AWESOMENESS will celebrate our students’ efforts with an amazing party! Friendship! Fitness! Fun!
Stay tuned for more info!
Thank you!
MESA CENTER
Late Start Wednesdays
Parents: We have recently had reports from the merchants at the Mesa Center, as well as from community members, that LFMS students are hanging out before school on Wednesdays and leaving trash, congregating in large groups, and in one case, getting involved in a confrontation. Please keep in mind that we highly discourage dropping students off at the Mesa Shopping Center, as there is no supervision, and safety is always our number one concern. Once students are dropped off on campus, they are to remain on campus.
Just a reminder that although we do not start school to 9:45 a.m. on Wednesdays, our Library is open at 7:30 a.m. to students every day of the week. We also have the before school YMCA (fee based program) available as well, if you need to drop your student off before 9:45 a.m.
MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE FOR THE YEAR (DISMISSAL AT 12:45 P.M.)
The following information was sent home in the summer packet this year, but we are sending it out again for your planning purposes.
Please mark your calendars.
The first day of school is always a minimum day. The remaining minimum days are:
Additional Minimum days for LFMS only:
Friday, August 30, 2019 (the day following Back To School Night)
Thursday, February 21 (the day following Open House)
Thursday, June 4 (the last day of school)
Days Used For Staff Development and Training:
Monday, September 9
Monday, October 7
Monday, November 4
Monday, December 9
Monday, January 13
Monday, February 3
Monday, March 2
Monday, May 11
BLOCK SCHEDULE AND ASSEMBLY DATES
Please be aware of the following dates for your planning purposes:
Block schedule days 2019/2020:
9/5 & 9/6
12/16 & 12/17
1/27 & 1/28
4/23 & 4/24
5/28 & 5/29
For this school year, the first day will be 0, 1, 3 & 5 and the second day will be 0, 2, 4 & 6
|
Block Schedule |
||
|
Period |
Start |
End |
|
0 |
7:35 |
8:41 |
|
HERO |
8:45 |
9:12 |
|
1 or 2 |
9:12 |
10:56 |
|
Break |
10:56 |
11:14 |
|
6 Gr. 3 or 4a |
11:18 |
12:08 |
|
6 Gr. Lunch |
12:08 |
12:43 |
|
6 Gr. 3 or 4b |
12:47 |
1:37 |
|
7/8 Gr. 3 or 4 |
11:18 |
1:02 |
|
7/8 Gr. Lunch |
1:02 |
1:37 |
|
5 or 6 |
1:41 |
3:25 |
|
6 grade lunch = 12:08-12:43 |
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7/8 grade lunch = 1:02-1:37 Assembly Schedule Dates So Far: 9/3/19 10/2/19 Assembly Schedule |
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|
Assembly |
||
|
0 |
7:35 |
8:41 |
|
1 |
8:45 |
9:31 |
|
2 |
9:35 |
10:20 |
|
Break |
10:20 |
10:28 |
|
3 |
10:32 |
11:17 |
|
Lunch (6th) |
11:21 |
12:07 |
|
Assembly (7th) |
11:21 |
12:07 |
|
4 (8th) |
11:21 |
12:07 |
|
4 (6th) |
12:11 |
12:57 |
|
Lunch (7th) |
12:11 |
12:57 |
|
Assembly (8th) |
12:11 |
12:57 |
|
Assembly (6th) |
1:01 |
1:47 |
|
4 (7th) |
1:01 |
1:47 |
|
Lunch (8th) |
1:01 |
1:47 |
|
5 |
1:51 |
2:36 |
|
6 |
2:40 |
3:25 |
CUSD INFORMATION
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.
Tim Reece
Principal
Las Flores Middle School
Capistrano Unified School District would like to continue connecting with you via email. If you prefer to be removed from our list, please contact Capistrano Unified School District directly. To stop receiving all email messages distributed through our SchoolMessenger service, follow this link and confirm: Unsubscribe
SchoolMessenger is a notification service used by the nation's leading school systems to connect with parents, students and staff through voice, SMS text, email, and social media.
