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SAUSD E-Blast for April 27, 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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WALKER TOSA SELECTED CERTIFICATED OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL
Congratulations to Tanya Guzman, teacher on special assignment at Walker Elementary School, for being selected Certificated Employee of the Month.
"She is an amazing individual who cares about our students, staff, and parents and who is always a team player," said Principal Mariana Garate.
To learn more about Guzman, click here to watch the video.
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WASHINGTON SITE CLERK SELECTED CLASSIFIED EMPLOYEE OF THE MONTH FOR APRIL
Congratulations to Gabriela Mejia, site clerk at Washington Elementary School, for being selected Classified Employee of the Month.
"She has been extremely helpful to our entire family community. She's always very attentive, listening to the needs of our family," said Principal Jose Montano, Ed.D.
To learn more about Mejia, click here to watch the video.
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SADDLEBACK STUDENT AWARDED $100,000 SCHOLARSHIP
Saddleback High School senior Bich Nguyen received a $100,000 college scholarship from SupportAbility.
Bich is part of Saddleback's Project Lead the Way program which focuses on the biomedical field and biotechnology. She also took the Intro to Biotechnology class at SAC last spring and participated in a two-week summer pre-med program at UCI. She is a key member of the Quiz Bowl team, OCAD and Model United Nations.
Bich plans to attend UCI or USC and study Biomedical Science and Public Policy.
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GODINEZ GIRL'S WATER POLO PLAYERS HONORED BY CIF
Godinez Fundamental High School had four of its Girl's Water Polo players honored at the All-CIF banquet. Each player was selected by the coaches as one of the top players in the Southern Section for girl's water polo which includes 74 schools.
Julie Cons was honored as a member of the All CIF 1st team, Kate Rivera was named to the All CIF 2nd team, and Priscilla Pereyra and Lizeth Alfaro were both named to the All CIF 3rd team.
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The Board meeting began with the recitation of the Pledge of Allegiance from Brenda Alcocer, a 6th grade student at Madison Elementary School, who had her parents, principal, teachers, and staff present to support her.
The Board received presentations from the following High School Student Ambassadors: Bella Sirgy from Century High School, Eileen Palma from Lorin Griset, and Cithlay Padilla from Valley High School.
The Board recognized Tanya Guzman, Certificated Employee of the Month, for her outstanding work at Walker Elementary School and Gabriela Mejia, Classified Employee of the Month, for the kindness and care that she shows to each parent and student at Washington Elementary School.
The Board adopted several resolutions highlighting staff appreciation weeks including National School Nurses' Week from May 6th through the 12th; National Teacher/Support Staff Appreciation Week from May 7th through 11th; National Police Week from May 13th through the 19th; and Classified School Employee Week from May 20th through the 26th.
The next regular meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, May 8, 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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WILLARD SIERRA AND SAHS STUDENTS EXPERIENCE ALVIN AILEY DANCE THEATER
On Saturday, April 21, 100 students from Willard Intermediate, Sierra Preparatory Academy and Santa Ana High School were able to attend an Alvin Ailey Dance Theater performance at Segerstrom Center for the Arts thanks to the incredible generosity of the Segerstrom family and Santa Ana Public Schools Foundation.
The Segerstrom family donated tickets to all three schools, and the Santa Ana Public Schools Foundation, sponsored the transportation.
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SANTA ANA POLICE CHIEF DONATES HAMILTON TICKETS FOR CONTEST FOR SAUSD SPECIAL ED STUDENTS
Thanks to Santa Ana Police Chief David Valentin, one lucky SAUSD Special Education student will receive two tickets to watch the award-winning performance of Hamilton at Segerstrom Center for the Arts.
The Saddleback graduate wanted to give back to the district that gave so much to him. In order to qualify, students must write and submit a 150-word essay on the storyline and what it means to them. The deadline to submit is May 7, 2018, at 4:30 p.m. to the SAUSD Communications Office.
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SAUSD ACADEMIC CALENDAR FOR 2018-19 PROVIDES ADDITIONAL PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT
To provide increased opportunities to equip staff with professional development that will enhance their work, the school year for certificated and classified employees will begin on August 8, 2018.
The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education has placed student and staff safety as a top priority, so safety will be one of the areas where staff will receive training during the two days of professional development.
The first day of instruction is Monday, August 13. One other change to the 2018-19 Academic Calendar is that all schools will be closed the week of Thanksgiving between November 19 - 23, 2018. This will provide an opportunity for staff and students to rest, rejuvenate for the remaining semester, and spend time with their families and friends.
To access the upcoming academic calendars, visit www.sausd.us.
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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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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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MESSENGER OF DREAMS
Santa Ana is a culturally rich city and downtown has been designated as an arts
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oices of young people are often left out in cultivating their own futures.
This exhibit has been a foray into using art as investigation.
Messenger of Dreams is an opportunity for students to speak out and express their dream
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What does it mean to dream?
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SAUSD art educators have been working with students to help them visualize their dreams and create works of art which speak to issues that are relevant to their lives, incorporating symbolism and visual metaphor.
The exhibition will run in conjunction with Mexican sculptor, Jorge Marin's, year-long public art exhibition in downtown Santa Ana, entitled Wings of the City. Join our student artists, families, and community members on Saturday, May 5th, from 5:00-9:00 pm to celebrate the lives and dreams of Santa Ana's youth.
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