October 19 - October 30, 2020

Dear families,

Happy Halloween!!

Halloween season is upon us! Out come the costumes, candy, and decorations. However, this year's Halloween will be a little different... Many Halloween activities are high-risk for spreading COVID-19, such as trick-or-treating or other annual Halloween festivities, but there are many other ways that we can celebrate the spirit of Halloween this year! The CDC recommends participating in lower-risk activities that involve few people and don't involve large gatherings. Some ideas include:

• Carving and decorating pumpkins with your family

• Decorating your house and yard with Halloween decorations

• Halloween decoration scavenger hunt

• Halloween movie night with family

• Virtual Halloween costume contest

If trick-or-treating is an annual tradition for your family, another idea is putting goodie bags with candy and little presents outside your house for other people to take. Picking out pumpkins is also a good idea, but make sure that you are wearing masks, staying a safe distance apart, and washing your hands immediately after. For more information on staying safe while participating in fun Halloween activities like trick-or-treating, watch the video below from UC Davis Health for more tips! We hope that everyone will be able to enjoy a fun and exciting Halloween in these uncertain circumstances! https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=OiW2LurRKxQ&feature=emb_title Sincerely,

The IGDVS Team

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Teacher Spotlight: Ms. Yini Wang

Ms. Wang is a math and science teacher at DVGS. This year, she is teaching Algebra 1, Algebra 2, Chemistry, and Life Science at DVGS. She has also taught Geometry and Physical Science in the past. Question: What inspired you to become a teacher at IGDVS? Ms. Wang: First of all: Venerable Master Hua and his teaching. Secondly: All the great teachers I have met in my life. Question: What is the best thing about being a teacher? Ms. Wang: Supporting students and also learning from students, teachers, and parents. Question: What is your favorite way to relax? Ms. Wang: Meditation, and breathing fresh air at Wonderful Enlightenment Mountain. Question: Do you have any advice for students? Ms. Wang: We are all students... learning is a lifelong lesson for each of us, regardless of age.

Meditation Tips

Upcoming Dates

October 23: Screen Free Afternoon (No Friday Event)

October 30: Halloween Spooktacular with Sophomores November 3: Election Day! Go out and Vote! November 6: Cooking with Mrs. Ashley November 14: Virtual Honoring Elders Day