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SAUSD E-Blast for April 20, 2018
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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
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SANTA ANA CHAMBER HONORS STUDENTS AND COUNSELOR WHO MAKE A DIFFERENCE
The 8th Annual Difference Makers: Celebrating Extraordinary People Scholarship Awards Banquet is a way for the business leaders who serve as members of the Santa Ana Chamber of Commerce to shine a spotlight on the good work that high school students are doing to make our city a better place.
Seniors from each SAUSD high school, as well as other Santa Ana schools and Santa Ana College, received checks from donors, providing a head start on college expenses.
Each year, the Chamber recognizes an outstanding educator. This year, they selected Mireya Vazquez, Counselor, at Century High School. Vazquez is a product of SAUSD, graduating from Valley High School. "She is a dedicated counselor who treats her students as she would want her own son to be treated," said Beau Menchaca, Century Higher Education Coordinator.
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WILLARD PRINCIPAL SELECTED OUTSTANDING ARTS ADMINSTRATOR
Congratulations to Willard Intermediate Principal Amy Scruton for receiving this year's Outstanding Arts Administrator Award from the Orange County Music and Arts Administrators (OCMAA). Scruton was selected because of the incredible impact she has made at Willard and the amazing things she has done to engage students, teachers and families and create energizing and inclusive opportunities through the Turnaround Arts Initiative. "There have been some truly magical moments at Willard because of Amy always there, saying "yes" and making it happen. I've witnessed the delight on many happy students' faces and seen them grow in confidence and self-respect," said Steve Venz, Chairperson of OCMAA.
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SPURGEON TEACHER SELECTED OUTSTANDING MIDDLE SCHOOL VOCAL MUSIC EDUCATOR OF THE YEAR
Congratulations to Spurgeon Intermediate School Choir Teacher Caran Holland for receiving this year's
Outstanding Middle School Vocal Music Educator of the Year from the OCMAA. Holland was selected because of the tremendous gift she has given to so many students who discovered their love and talent for vocal music through her energy and passion. "Spending time in her classroom is truly a gift as I watch her, master maestro, engage students in so many ways. She engages them from the minute they enter the class with a personal greeting, to the minute they are dismissed when the bell rings," said Robyn MacNair, Visual and Performing Arts Specialist.
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CARR RECEIVES MUSIC MERIT AWARD
Congratulations to Carr Intermediate School for receiving the Support Music Merit Award from the NAMM Foundation. This award is an opportunity for a school to be acknowledged for its commitment to music education.
Carr is the only intermediate school in SAUSD to have a Mariachi. This is an example of the innovation and passion to cultivate the arts in those middle years. We look forward to hearing more about the growing music program at Carr.
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MIDDLE COLLEGE SENIOR BLOGS ABOUT HIS FINAL SELECTION FOR COLLEGE
Albert Cruz, a senior at Middle College High School, is excited to be completing his final weeks of high school and community college. Albert joins an impressive group of seniors who will enter college as juniors because of their simultaneous enrollment at Santa Ana College.
In Cruz's latest blog, he talks about the anticipation of the future and where he has decided to continue his educational journey. Click here to read his latest blog.
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SAUSD PROACTIVE IN EMERGENCY PREPAREDNESS WITH CONTINUOUS TRAINING
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education continues to place student and staff safety as a top priority. To ensure district-wide emergency preparedness, the Santa Ana School Police Department and Risk Management conducted a District Emergency Operations Center (EOC) exercise to provide employees with the opportunity to participate in a realistic disaster drill to reinforce readiness protocols, procedures, and training.
"This training is a critical component of SAUSD's robust safety and security plan and highlights the District's commitment to the safety of our students, staff and community at large," said Chief Anastasia Smith, Santa Ana School Police Department.
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The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at 6:00 p.m.
Members of the SAUSD Board of Education
Valerie Amezcua, President
Rigo Rodriguez, Ph.D., Vice President
Alfonso Alvarez, Ed.D., Clerk
Cecilia "Ceci" Iglesias, Member
John Palacio, Member
Stefanie P. Phillips, Ed.D., Superintendent
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OC LIONS CLUB CHAPTERS PROVIDE EYECARE TO LOW-INCOME FAMILIES
On April 14, the Santa Ana Host Lions Club, which consists of SAUSD employees and retired employees, volunteered to assist 300 Orange County students and their families with vision screening, replacement eyeglasses, diabetes and glaucoma screenings. A significant number of students and their families were from SAUSD schools.
Santa Ana Host Lions Club President Cesar Vargas and Members Jeff Gothard, Gayle McLean and John Palacio volunteered their time at the Health Fair, along with collecting a large box of used eyeglasses that will be re-used.
The Tustin Host Lions Club and the
California Lions Friends in Sight were the primary sponsors with local Lions Clubs from throughout Orange County also participating.
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$3,000 GRANT FOR CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEES TO BECOME TEACHERS
The Orange County Department Education has been awarded another Classified Employee Grant through the California Commission on Teaching Credentialing. This grant provides approximately $3,000 per year to assist classified employees with the pursuit of their teaching credential. Classified employees from districts through Orange County will be selected to participate. If you are interested in learning more, please visit the Human Resources Section Classified Staff area of the SAUSD staff website. All required documents must be submitted no later than 5:00 p.m. on April 26, 2018.
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SCHOOL EMPLOYEE APPRECIATION NIGHT AT ANGELS GAME
Join other school employees in Orange County at the School Employee Appreciation Night during the Angels and Minnesota Twins game scheduled for Friday, May 11, 2018 at 7:00 p.m.
Tickets are discounted up to 48% for school employees, family members, and friends. They range from $12 - $38 per ticket. Bring school supplies to help support schools in need and receive a free Angels gift. To purchase tickets, visit www.angels.com/schools.
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STILL TIME TO ENROLL IN SAUSD FOR 2018-19 SCHOOL YEAR
The Santa Ana Unified School District is now accepting and enrolling new students for the 2018-19 school year.
SAUSD provides students with high quality teaching and an array of enriching programs, including STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Math), Visual and Performing Arts, Dual College, 21st Century Career Academies, Early Childhood Programs and Special Needs Programs.
In addition to a strong focus on reading at every school, students have access to dual language programs, computer devices for school and home, free afterschool programs, free breakfast and lunch, safe and modern campuses, and free tuition at Santa Ana College during their freshman year. For more information, please call (714) 433-3481 or visit www.sausd.us/enroll.
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