WEEK OF OCT. 23 TO 29, 2020 |
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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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SAUSD LEADERSHIP DISCUSSING PLANS FOR SAFE REOPENING OF SCHOOLS |
Leaders from across the Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) are currently meeting in small groups to develop plans for the safe reopening of schools when health conditions allow. Six teams are examining key areas that include health and safety, flexible and innovative design, reimagining student learning, wellness, professional learning and accountability, and stakeholder engagement. Input from the teams will help provide guidance to the Board of Education and District administrators for the return of students and staff to SAUSD campuses. |
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FREE FLU VACCINE CLINICS FOR STUDENTS RUN THROUGH OCT. 29 |
SAUSD continues to offer free, weekly drive-thru flu vaccine clinics for SAUSD students through Oct. 29. These clinics will help students stay safe and healthy as we approach the upcoming flu season. The vaccine will be delivered in mist form, unless the student’s health condition requires an alternate delivery method. The next clinic takes place Oct. 29 at Segerstrom High School. Click here for more information and a consent form.
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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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FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT NEWSLETTER FOR OCT. 23 |
SAUSD’s Family and Community Engagement team has released a new edition of its Community Resources Newsletter for Oct. 23. In it, you will find information about free flu shot community events, mental health resources, programming hosted by FACE partners and more. For English, click here. For Spanish, click here.
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CONGRESSMAN LOU CORREA NAMES VALERIE AMEZCUA A “2020 HISPANIC HERITAGE” NOMINEE |
In celebration of Hispanic Heritage month, Congressman Lou Correa (D-Santa Ana) has named SAUSD Board Vice President Valerie Amezcua as a “2020 Hispanic Heritage” nominee under the education category. Amezcua was recognized for her “unwavering dedication and commitment to provide equity and access to all our students and community through her advocacy and policy making.” To read more, click here.
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SCHOOL POLICE PARTICIPATE IN PINK PATCH PROJECT TO RAISE BREAST CANCER AWARENESS |
In honor of Breast Cancer Awareness Month, the Santa Ana School Police Department is helping spread awareness through a month-long Pink Patch Project. Officers have traded their uniform patch this month to a pink patch in honor of the fight against breast cancer. Patches are available to the community for $10; all proceeds will be used to support families in Santa Ana during breast cancer treatment. To read more, click here.
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SAUSD NOW DELIVERING FREE MEALS TO TWO APARTMENT COMPLEXES |
SAUSD is now providing free meals for children at Warwick Square and Villa Del Sol apartment complexes as part of the Board of Education’s ongoing mission to continue to provide free, nutritious food for students during the COVID-19 pandemic. SAUSD is now serving free meals to children ages 1 to 18 at Warwick Square apartments, located at 780 S. Lyon St., #911, from 11 a.m. to noon, and at 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 ATTENDANCE AWARENESS CAMPAIGN CONTINUES |
SAUSD is continuing to roll out an attendance awareness campaign, titled “Present, Engaged, and Supported,” during the month of October. The District will motivate all students to attend class, educate parents on the importance of attendance, and support staff to continue building engagement in the classroom. Site incentives will be given to schools with the most improved attendance for the month of October. As part of the campaign, the District is offering the following tips for parents. Click here for English and here for Spanish.
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NEW VIDEO SERIES HELPS STAFF ‘LEVEL UP’ DIGITAL PRESENTATION SKILLS |
In this new virtual environment, connecting with students, parents and staff via digital platforms, especially through live and recorded videos, has become essential. That's why the SAUSD Communications Team is releasing a series of short videos loaded with tips for teachers and other staff to help them "level up" their visual presentation skills. Click here to access the first three videos in the series, on sound, lighting and performance, with more to come soon.
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SIGN UP TO RECEIVE NIXLE ALERTS FROM SAUSD |
SAUSD is now using Nixle to send important news and updates to interested members of the community. To begin receiving emails and/or text messages about important District issues, events and programs, text the code SantaAnaUSD to 888777 or click here.
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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 Nena Kellar, an art teacher at Century High School.
One of her favorite things about SAUSD is the strong sense of community and belonging.
“I'm #Proud2BeSAUSD because through teaching our students, I get to help them realize how truly resilient they are. I get to help them build their confidence and make their stories come to life in a creative way that they never thought possible. Our kids in SAUSD have such rich and powerful stories, experiences, and cultures that should be celebrated and shared!”
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Meet Jack Guzze, a sixth grade student at MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate School.
For Guzze, SAUSD is a place that feels like family. He has awesome teachers that support him every step of the way with his education and instill confidence in him to achieve his dreams.
“I am #Proud2BeSAUSD because my school makes me feel empowered and supported. I know I can and will change the world in a positive way!”
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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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TWO SADDLEBACK COACHES NAMED ‘COACHES OF THE YEAR’ BY ADIDAS |
Saddleback High School boys basketball coach Chris Emaguna and girls basketball coach Al Martinez have been named Coaches of the Year by Adidas. The school is extremely proud of the hard work and dedication that both have put into the basketball program and what they have done for its students. Saddleback has been an Adidas Legacy school for over three years, and every year, Adidas chooses two coaches to recognize. The Adidas Legacy program supports student athletes by providing them with the tools they need to be successful. |
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Posted by SAUSD Arts: Our students at @valley.hs.ceramics made these wonderful self-portraits for class. Love seeing their creativity shine through in such unique ways. #Proud2BeSAUSD
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Posted by Mirca Garcia: I wanted to give a BIG thank you to the 53 parents that joined us yesterday during our Virtual Community Hour - Dia de los Muertos! We hope you join us for next week’s Loteria and Costumes!
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Posted by Segerstrom's Higher Education Center: Senior Conference is in the books! We made Jaguar history today, holding our first virtual senior conference. Way to go Class of 2021 for showing up and participating in college-focused workshops throughout the day.
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Posted by Advanced Learning Academy: We want to wish GOOD LUCK to our ALA Intermediate Speech and Debate students who broke to FINALS!! We are so proud of our semi-finalists and finalists! We know you will demonstrate #ALAWolfPride as you compete this afternoon in the SAUSD Warm-up Tournament. You got this!!! @sausdforensics @santaanausd @alahspeech
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Posted by Madison Elementary: In Santa Ana Unified, our district has always known the importance of community partnerships! Today we had a test run for Operation School Bell at the Assistance League of Santa Ana. Uniforms were provided to over 100 students today. Through this collaboration thousands of students will receive uniforms!
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