K-12 December Update: Holiday Programs, School Resources, and Winter Immunizations!

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December 2025

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Holiday Assistance Programs

This season, 2-1-1 San Diego has compiled community resources including local holiday programs offering meals, gift and toy distributions, festive events, and other seasonal support for families and individuals in need. In addition to holiday resources, 2-1-1 can help individuals access food, housing, utility assistance, and other essential services to ensure a stable and supportive winter.

Public Health Updates

2025-2026 Flu Season Updates

The CDPH recommend that everyone ages 6 months and older get a flu vaccine to stay protected this season. Getting vaccinated helps reduce the risk of flu during the holidays. CDPH also offers a communications toolkit with resources to help prevent the spread of flu.

Toolkit Hub for Respiratory Viruses Update

The CDPH Respiratory Communication Toolkit Hub offers resources to help individuals stay healthy during flu, COVID-19, RSV, and other respiratory virus seasons. The toolkit now includes an updated fact sheet with guidance on immunizations, prevention methods like hand hygiene and masking, and strategies for reducing virus spread in schools and among students.

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CA LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network

Gender-Affirming Care Resources

Although federal protections for Gender Affirming Care will end in 2026, California law still requires state-regulated insurance plans to provide this coverage. The California LGBTQ Health and Human Services Network offers resources that highlight these rights, helping students, families, and schools understand the benefits that remain available and how to access them.

Toolkit for Assessing Phones in Schools

TAPS is a free, ready-to-use toolkit created to help elementary, middle, and high schools assess their phone policies. Developed by the Stanford Social Media Lab and NYU Stern's Tech and Society Lab, it includes six comprehensive surveys for students, teachers, administrators, and parents, and can be used by schools both before and after implementing major policy changes.

SDCOE Seeks Student Representatives

SDCOE is seeking 10th and 11th grade students to represent youth voices across the region as members of the Board for the 2026-27 school year. This leadership opportunity allows students to share their perspectives and provide insight on education programs. Applications are open now through Sunday, February 1.

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Shane Harris Christmas Breakfast

Registration is now open for the 8th Annual Shane Harris Community Christmas Day Breakfast and Gift Giveaway on Thursday, December 25 at 8:00 am! This festive event welcomes youth, unsheltered families, low-income households, and military families to enjoy free breakfast, gift giveaways, and fun activities. This includes wrapped gifts for every kid, bikes, scooters, 15 tons of snow, facepainting, and more. Volunteers are invited to join and help support!

How Vaping Can Steal Your Smile

Vaping can negatively affect oral health by increasing the risk of irritated gums and cavities. Over time, it can disrupt the mouth's natural balance, taking a toll on teeth and gums. Learn more on How Vaping Can Steal Your Smile and also some prevention tips to help youth reject or quit vaping from the CDC.

Calming Cards for the Holidays

The holidays can be overwhelming for kids of all ages. It's important to have ways to pause and reset as a family this season. BrightLife Kids is sharing calming cards for this holiday, as a quick, kid-friendly mindfulness tool that helps bring everyone back to the present moment.

Tips to Spark Students' Curiosity During Winter Break

Parents and caregivers can support curiosity and create meaningful learning opportunities for students during winter break this holiday season. Everyday moments can offer chances for children to explore and learn outside the classroom. SDCOE has compiled a resource guide with tools and activities designed to keep students engaged and learning during school breaks

Telebriefing

Next Telebriefing - January 6 | 10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

The next Education Sector K-12 telebriefing will be on January 6, 2026.

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