January 8, 2018
Community Updates
Westmore Oaks Elementary Candlelight Vigil
A candlelight vigil will be held on Tuesday, January 9, 2018, at 5:30 PM at Westmore Oaks Elementary School to honor the memory of Sophie and Sara Rouin who died on New Year's Eve. The vigil is open to all members of our community who wish to come together to mourn the loss of our beloved students and sisters.

Our school district has assembled a team of counselors and support personnel to assist teachers and students throughout this ordeal now that schools are back in session. Support services will be available for students and teachers for the entire first week back and in the future for grief counseling for anyone who needs it.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact the Washington Unified School District’s Student and Family Support Services Department at (916) 375-7600 ext. 1370. The 24-Hour Crisis Line in West Sacramento is: (916) 372-6565. 

You can also call Empower Yolo which has trained advocates available 24/7 to provide crisis intervention, emotional support, advocacy, information and referrals. All calls to Empower Yolo are private and confidential: (530) 662-1133 or (916) 371-1907.
WUSD Board of Education Approves 2018-19 Instructional Calendar
At the regularly scheduled Washington Unified Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, December 14, 2017 the Board of Trustees approved the 2018-19 Instructional Calendar school year calendar. To access the calendar please visit the Washington Unified calendars webpage.

Some key dates include: 

  • First Day of School (for students): August 15, 2018 
  • Winter Recess: December 24, 2018 - January 7, 2019 
  • Spring Break: April 15, 2019 - April 19, 2019 
  • Last Day of School (for students): June 5, 2019 

For questions regarding the 2018-19 Instructional Calendar please contact the WUSD Human Resources Department at (916) 375-7604 ext. 1045.
WUSD Board of Education Approves New Officers
At the regularly scheduled Washington Unified Board of Education Meeting on Thursday, December 14, 2017 the Board of Trustees approved the reorganization of its Board of Education Officers.

The changes include the following assignments:

  • Norma Alcala, President
  • Jackie Thu-Huong Wong, Vice-President
  • Coby Pizzotti, Clerk
  • Alicia Cruz, Trustee
  • Sarah Kirby-Gonzalez, Trustee

To learn more about the Trustees or to contact them directly please visit the Washington Unified Meet Our Board webpage.
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