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SAUSD E-Blast for February 23, 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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FREEDOM WRITERS' AUTHOR ERIN GRUWELL CAPTIVATES AUDIENCE WITH INSPIRING SPEECH
In anticipation to hear an inspiring speech from Keynote Speaker Erin Gruwell, author of the Best Selling Book "Freedom Writers" that became a blockbuster hit on the big screen back in 2007, Superintendent Dr. Stefanie Phillips greeted a crowded room of educators at a professional development event hosted by SAUSD Training, Induction & Professional Support. After Dr. Phillips thanked educators for the work that they do each and every day for students, Ms. Gruwell captured the audience's attention with captivating stories about how students came to her broken but left with hope. Each guest received an autograph copy of her new book, "Teaching Hope."
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MADISON ELEMENTARY PRINCIPAL NOMINATED FOR NATIONAL LIFE CHANGER AWARD
Congratulations to Madison Elementary School Principal Lisa Solomon for being nominated
for the 2017-2018 national LifeChanger of the Year award. Sponsored by the National Life Group Foundation, LifeChanger of the Year recognizes and rewards the very best K-12 educators and school district employees across the United States who are making a difference in the lives of students by exemplifying excellence, positive influence and leadership.
Solomon, who has been an educator for over 20 years, was nominated by her colleague, Robert Anguiano. "Although she works behind the scenes and does not seek recognition, it is evident that she is a unique individual who wakes up each and every morning and asks herself, 'What can I do to help someone today'," Anguiano said. "If we had more people like Ms. Solomon, the world would be a much better place."
Winners are announced via surprise award ceremonies held at their schools. The grand prize finalists will also be honored at a national awards ceremony in spring 2018 in Bermuda, where the Grand Prize Winner will be revealed.
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SAUSD REPRESENTED AT STATE CAPITOL FOR 70TH ANNUAL YMCA MODEL LEGISLATURE AND COURT
Last weekend, 15 SAUSD students participated in the 70th Annual YMCA Model Legislature and Court at our State Capitol in Sacramento. Students from Godinez, Segerstrom, Saddleback, Valley, Santa Ana and Middle College high schools attended. During the four days of enriching and empowering sessions, the students gained hands-on experience on the legislative and court process.
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SAUSD STUDENTS PARTICIPATE IN SPEECH AND DEBATE AT HARVARD UNIVERSITY
Last week, a group of 21 students from three SAUSD high schools and two middle schools traveled to Boston to attend the Harvard Invitational Speech Tournament. This tournament is known in the speech community for being the premiere of Speech and Debate tournaments.
As SAUSD continues to build its speech programs across the entire district from high school all the way down to upper elementary, SAUSD students competed as if they had been practicing Speech and Debate for many years.
Century High School's Luis Diaz advanced in his Dramatic Interpretation performance to the Double Octo-Final round, making the cut from 299 competitors down to 99, and Lizeth Martinez and Luis Diaz advanced to Octo-Finals in Duo Interpretation, going from 140 duo teams to the top 42. One student, a ninth grader from Santa Ana High School, advanced all the way to the Semi-finals in Original Oratory, finishing 7th from among 301
competitors.
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SANTA ANA HIGH SCHOOL PERFORMS WITH WORLD-RENOWNED KNOWN MARIACHI SINGERS
Santa Ana High School's Mariachi Los Santos had a once in a lifetime opportunity to perform on stage February 17, 2018, with one of the most highly acclaimed mariachi singers in the world.
Straight from Jalisco, Guadalajara, "Steeven Sandoval - La Voz Del Mariachi", performed on stage with Santa Ana High School's "Mariachi Los Santos".
Sandoval was the lead singer with the world's preeminent Mariachi Vargas de Tecalitlan. Santa Ana High School Senior Allen Pacheco said, "Performing alongside Steeven Sandoval made me step up my game. By the end of the night, I felt as if I could accomplish anything."
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ROMERO-CRUZ STUDENT WINS CALIFORNIA TEACHERS ASSOCIATION ESSAY CONTEST
Jessica Gonzalez, a 4th grader at Romero Cruz Elementary, has won the California Teachers Association Essay Contest which is part of the Cesar E. Chavez Memorial Education Awards Program 2017-2018. The essay contest focused on one or more of the principles of Cesar Chavez's legacy and how they affected her life. Through her writing, she had to show evidence of how these principles were evident in her life and correlate her experiences to the work of Cesar E. Chavez.
Jessica will receive $550 and her work will be published online and in various CTA publications.
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The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Tuesday, February 27, 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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FORMER SAUSD POLICE CHIEF NAMED NEW POLICE CHIEF OF CITY
Congratulations to former Santa Ana Public Schools Police Chief David Valentin for being appointed the City of Santa Ana's 21
st Police Chief at the February 21
st Council meeting.
"Chief David Valentin is a consummate professional and outstanding leader. He grew up in the City of Santa Ana, which gives him first-hand knowledge of the needs of the community. David has risen through the ranks during his tenure with Santa Ana, starting from Patrol, to Investigator, Corporal, Sergeant, Lieutenant, Commander, Deputy Chief and Police Chief for the Santa Ana Unified School District," said City Manager Raul Godinez II. Chief Valentin will be sworn in as Police Chief at the upcoming City Council Meeting on Tuesday, March 6th at 5:45 p.m. in the City Council Chambers at 22 Civic Center Plaza, Santa Ana, CA 92701. The public is invited to attend.
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SAUSD WATER YOUTH POSTER CONTEST WINNERS RECOGNIZED
The Santa Ana City Council recognized winners of the Santa Ana Water Youth Poster Contest at the February 21st Council meeting. Out of more than 400 entries from 24 schools, the judges selected 12 winning posters.
Congratulations to the following SAUSD students: Johann Bay and Matthew Bay of Santiago Elementary; Christalyn Mascarenas of Thorpe Fundamental Elementary; Nayeli Luis-Martinez and Sarai Santiago of Lowell Elementary; Briana Moreno of Madison Elementary; Monica Rodriguez of Godinez Fundamental High; Elena Arechiga, Stephanie Lopez, and Deborah Sanchez of Lathrop Intermediate; and Julisa Julian and Alberto Rodriguez of Saddleback High. The posters will be on display outside of the City Council Chambers.
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MADISON ELEMENTARY'S GOT TALENT
Madison Elementary School is wrapping up with its last performance of Disney's Aladdin thanks to a grant they received from Disney and Segerstrom Center for the Arts. This is the first year of the grant which provides the musical rights to the production and support.
Madison joins Santiago Elementary School, who also received this grant and is gearing up for their rendition of Aladdin on March 1, 2, and 3. All performances are open to the public for a ticket price of $5.00.
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SANTA ANA HIGH SCHOOL CHAMBER SINGERS RAISING MONEY TO PERFORM IN THE BIG APPLE
The award-winning Santa Ana High School Chamber Singers have been selected and invited to participate in a National Honor Choir, which is scheduled to sing at Carnegie Hall on Saturday, April 7, 2018. Once in New York, they will have two days of sightseeing prior to going into rehearsals with Dr. Edith Copley of Northern Arizona University
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Along with preparing the music, the choir has been singing in the community to raise donations to help offset the cost of expenses for airfare, hotel accommodations for six days and five nights in Manhattan, food, sightseeing, and a Broadway show. If you are interested in donating to their cause, please send your contribution to the Santa Ana Music Boosters Foundation, PO Box 4085, Santa Ana, CA, 92702. "Any help you can give these kids would be very appreciated. It averages out to about $2,000.00 a student," said Kathy Cobb-Well, Music Teacher.
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