SAUSD E-Blast for September 22 , 2017
The weekly e-blast is designed to keep the Santa Ana Unified School District Community informed of district and educational information, recognitions, opportunities, and resources.  Please feel free to share with others  who  are not on the SAUSD distribution list.
SAUSD PARTNERING TO HOLD DACA TOWN HALL SEPTEMBER 27  
To support Santa Ana Unified School District students and families that may be affected by recent changes to DACA, the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals, the school district is holding a DACA Town Hall next week in partnership with Congressman Lou Correa and Santa Ana College. The event takes place Wednesday, September 27, from 6:00 p.m. through 8:00 p.m., at Santa Ana Valley High School, located at 1801 South Greenville Street. This is an opportunity for families to learn their rights and know the resources available to them. To read more about this topic, visit our DACA resource webpage here.
FIRST SPEECH AND DEBATE COMPETITION OF THE SCHOOL YEAR HELD AT CENTURY
  
Nearly 400 intermediate school students participated in the first Speech and Debate competition of the school year, held September 16, 2017 at Century High School. The day culminated with an awards ceremony in the gym, where students were joined by parents, staff, district leaders, and members of the Santa Ana Kiwanis Club, which has supported the program since its inception. The Advanced Learning Academy won the sweepstakes, and many students took home individual awards. To watch the ceremony, click here.
FEATURED SCHOOL: MONROE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL  
  
As part of our ongoing video series highlighting all SAUSD schools, this week we debut a new video focusing on what makes Monroe Elementary School special. In it, students, parents and educators speak about how the school positively impacts the lives of its students and families through technology, reading, inclusivity, and college and career preparedness. "We really work hard to make sure that every child is included in the educational plan," said Betty Tamara-Rios, Principal. To view the video, click here.
SHOWCASE HIGHLIGHTS SAUSD'S SUMMER ENRICHMENT OFFERINGS

More than 4,900 Santa Ana Unified students attended enrichment courses and camps over the summer, where they learned about a range of topics from robotics, to economics, to hydroponics. Students and staff highlighted those programs during the Summer Enrichment Showcase, held September 13, 2017 at Santa Ana High School. "This is a celebration of all their accomplishments," said Alfonso Jimenez, Ed.D., Assistant Superintendent, K-12 Teaching and Learning in a new video about the showcase. To watch it, click here.
SCHOOL POLICE TRAIN ON EMERGENCY HELICOPTER EVACUATIONS

Villa Fundamental Intermediate School served as a special training site for the Santa Ana Unified School District Police Department's joint training exercises with the Orange County Sheriff's Department recently. School police learned how to use the Sheriff's helicopters in the event that they need to quickly evacuate sick or injured people, said Lt. Kevin Phillips of the school police department. To watch a video about the exercise, click here.
BOARD HIGHLIGHTS     

The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday,
October 10, 2017, at 6:00 p.m.

Members of the SAUSD Board of Education

John Palacio, President    
Valerie Amezcua, Vice President  
Cecilia "Ceci" Iglesias, Clerk 
Alfonso Alvarez, Ed.D., Member 
Rigo Rodriguez, Ph.D, Member 

Dr. Stefanie P. Phillips, Superintendent
SUPERINTENDENT PHILLIPS WRITES EDITORIAL 
ENCOURAGING COMMUNITY TO PLEDGE SUPPORT FOR STUDENTS  
 
Superintendent Dr. Stefanie Phillips has written an editorial for the Orange County Register about the importance of pledging support for Orange County students, both now at the start of the new school year and throughout the duration of the students' personal journeys. "Whether students choose to further their education in college or enter directly into the workforce or military, it is our pledge as educators to provide them with the necessary tools and support to get them there," she wrote. If you missed the editorial or didn't get the opportunity to read it, click here to access it now.
ANNUAL PARENT CONFERENCE & COMMUNITY FAIR SCHEDULED
  
Mark your calendars! The Annual Parent Conference & Community Fair is coming up. It will be held from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on October 14, 2017 at Saddleback High School, 2802 S. Flower St. in Santa Ana. Parents, educators and administrators will participate in a day-long series of workshops, informative sessions, and community fair designed to help parents assist their students in achieving success.
Courtesy Bowers Museum
BOWERS HOSTING FREE 'TEACHER'S NIGHT OUT AT THE MUSEUM' 
Bowers Museum is hosting a free "Teacher's Night Out at the Museum" from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, October 4. All teachers, school administrators, and staff can enjoy time to explore the current galleries at both Bowers Museum and the nearby Kidseum. The evening includes light refreshments, cash bar, appetizers, art projects, and all-gallery access. Book your school tour on-site and you will have priority for scholarship funding. Or enter a drawing to win a free field trip for your class. RSVP by 5 p.m. Wednesday, September 27, 2017 by contacting the Tours Office at 714-567-3680 or [email protected].
UPCOMING EVENTS 

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