Official newsletter of the Santa Ana Unified School District, designed to inform the community about District related news, opportunities, and resources.
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SANTA ANA UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT LAUNCHES "LEARNING LABS" AT THREE SCHOOLS |
The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) this week launched “Learning Labs” at Madison Elementary, McFadden Intermediate, and Santa Ana Valley High schools. These Labs allow the District to bring some of the students with the highest needs back to campuses at a small scale in a safe and supervised environment where they can access their virtual classroom. There will be 14 or fewer students per group, and social distancing and safety protocols will be used. To read more, click here.
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SUPERINTENDENT’S REPORT TO THE BOARD OF EDUCATION |
Superintendent Jerry Almendarez delivered a report to the Board of Education this week covering Learning Labs, and the importance of staying safe and healthy as local and national COVID-19 cases climb. To watch it, click here.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH |
The Board of Education this week recognized the SAUSD Employees of the Month for November 2020. The Certificated Employee of the Month is Jose Manuel Garcia, a teacher at Santa Ana Valley High School. The Classified Employee of the Month is Matilda “Matty” Barriga, office manager at Santa Ana Valley High School. Congratulations to both! To read more about them, click here.
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CITIZENS’ BOND OVERSIGHT COMMITTEE QUARTERLY REPORT |
A new Citizens’ Bond Oversight Committee Quarterly Report was issued this week. The report highlights current and recently completed construction projects across the District, including: modernization at Carver Elementary School, the construction of a new library and CTE Digital Media Arts Lab at Santa Ana High School, the building of preschool lab classrooms and a new playground at Jackson Elementary School, and much more. To read it, click here.
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SAUSD TO OBSERVE THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY ON WEEK OF NOV. 23 |
Save the date: SAUSD students will have three days off the week of Nov. 23 for Thanksgiving Recess. There will be no instruction on Nov. 23-25, 2020 and SAUSD is observing the Thanksgiving holiday on Nov. 26 and 27, 2020. School will resume Monday, Nov. 30.
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CHECK SAUSD WEBSITE FOR COVID-19 TESTING RESOURCES |
COVID-19 case levels in parts of Santa Ana remain a concern. As a service to the community, the District has posted information about free COVID-19 testing opportunities being offered by the City of Santa Ana, Latino Health Access and other groups to the COVID-19 resource webpage. Click here to view them.
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O.C. HEALTH CARE AGENCY SEEKING FEEDBACK ON COVID-19 VACCINE |
The O.C. Health Care Agency is conducting a survey of attitudes toward vaccination for COVID-19, which will be of great assistance in planning for distribution of the COVID-19 vaccine when it becomes available. The District is helping to get the word out, as it is important that the SAUSD community is represented in this important outreach effort. To participate, click here.
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MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR SAUSD STUDENTS AND FAMILIES |
Did you know that SAUSD offers a list of mental health and wellness resources that students and families can connect with during weekends and after-school hours? Click here to learn more about the agencies that can be contacted during these times for help.
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Check out this video showing a Learning Lab that opened this week at Madison Elementary School. Madison was one of three that opened this week. In coming weeks, other schools across SAUSD will also host these Labs as a resource to families.
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MEAL DISTRIBUTION SCHEDULE UPDATED |
The District is serving free meals to all children ages 1-18 at 58 sites through the end of 2020. In addition, the District has also expanded service times, so that meals may now be picked up in the morning, afternoon and evening. For an updated schedule, click here.
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SAUSD DELIVERING FREE MEALS TO TWO APARTMENT COMPLEXES |
SAUSD is also providing free meals for children at Warwick Square and Villa Del Sol apartment complexes. SAUSD serves free meals to children ages 1 to 18 at the Warwick Square apartments, located at 780 S. Lyon St., #911, from 11 a.m. to noon, and at the Villa Del Sol apartments, located at 811 S. Fairview St., from noon to 1 p.m. Click here for details.
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SAUSD is now on Nextdoor! The District will be using this new tool to communicate information to the community about District-sponsored events and programs, and important resources. SAUSD looks forward to further engaging with community partners, as strong schools are a vital part of a strong overall community. Click here to visit SAUSD’s page.
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DOWNLOAD PARENTSQUARE APP TODAY |
SAUSD is now using the ParentSquare app to increase communication among families, schools and the District. Download the app today at the Apple AppStore or Google Play to begin receiving important news and updates from SAUSD teachers, schools, and departments. Click here for more information.
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Are you proud to be an SAUSD employee, alumni, parent, student, or supporter? If so, the SAUSD Communications Office wants to hear from you. Click here to tell us why you're #Proud2BeSAUSD for a chance to be featured in this campaign reflecting the vibrant SAUSD community! To view more profiles, click here.
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Meet Irene Elson, a proud mom of three SAUSD students and a proud product of SAUSD.
Elson's children are third generation SAUSD students, as her parents also attended SAUSD schools.
One of Elson’s favorite things about SAUSD is that it offers many choices of schools and programs to best fit the needs of every child.
“They built a community of schools where we get to choose a school where our children would most succeed the most,” she said. “We chose fundamental but I could have chosen a neighborhood school, charter or Spanish immersion. The options are many and help families meet the child’s needs. We are not a cookie cutter school system and that is why I love SAUSD!”
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Meet Patricia Medrano, a proud SAUSD employee!
Medrano has worked in SAUSD as an early childhood education teacher for seven years.
Some of her favorite things about working at SAUSD are the students and the community of families that she serves.
“I am #Proud2beSAUSD because our Early Childhood Program ensures that children enter kindergarten ready to succeed! I love working for SAUSD!”
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Visit our SAUSD school websites and follow our schools on social media for news on programs, accolades, events and more!
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SANTA ANA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION TO OFFER NINE SCHOLARSHIPS |
Mark your calendars. The Santa Ana Public Schools Foundation will soon be providing graduating seniors from all SAUSD high schools the opportunity to apply for nine different scholarships to support post-secondary educational goals. Applications will be available on the foundation website beginning Nov. 30, and must be submitted prior to Feb. 14, 2021. For more information, click here.
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GODINEZ STUDENT SIGNS LETTER OF INTENT WITH UCLA |
Congratulations to Savannah Pola, a softball player from Godinez Fundamental High School, who signed her national letter of intent with UCLA this week. Pola is expected to play second base and the outfield for the Bruins. Click here to read more.
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SANTIAGO DRAMA PERFORMANCE NOW ONLINE |
Did you miss Santiago Intermediate Drama's performance of "The Internet is Distract– OH LOOK A KITTEN!"? Don't worry, the full performance is on YouTube and SAUSD Arts has an exclusive interview with director and teacher, Sarah Seibert. Click here to watch.
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Posted by Carver Elementary-SAUSD: Sticking to the pace is not easy. Commitment is demonstrated through action and not just words. These Carver students are a true testament to sticking with their individual growth no matter the circumstances!
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Posted by Washington Patriots: Another week, and some more raffle winners for our perfect attendance and student of the week drawings! Keep up the hard work Patriots, and you TOO could have pizza delivered to you by Mrs. Ochoa and Mrs. Vazirian!
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Posted by elconsejero_g: At César E. Chávez High School, our students go through a quarter system every 45 days. Students have the opportunity to graduate every quarter! To celebrate this moment, myself and staff members were able to surprise our Quarter 1 graduates! Students received a certificate of completion and had a mini photo shoot with their families! ¡Sí se puede!
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Posted by Century High School: Congratulations to Mariela who was named the Young Woman of Achievement for the month of November by Soroptimist of Santa Ana/Tustin. We are so proud of her!
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- Nov. 20 - Duty Day - Student Free Day (Elementary only)
- Nov. 23-25 - Non-Instruction - Thanksgiving Recess
- Nov. 26-27 - Thanksgiving Holiday - All SAUSD offices/schools closed
- Dec. 15 - Annual Organizational & Regular Board Meeting
- Dec. 18 - Duty Day - Student Free Day (High School only)
- Dec. 21-22 - Non-Instruction/Winter Recess - Schools closed
- Dec. 23-25 - Christmas Holiday - All SAUSD offices/schools closed
- Dec. 28-30 - Non-Instruction/Winter Recess - Schools closed
- Dec. 31-Jan. 1 - New Year's Holiday - All SAUSD offices/schools closed
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