SAUSD E-BLAST NEWSLETTER, WEEK OF FEB. 28 TO MARCH 6, 2022 |
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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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WEEKLY UPDATE FROM SUPERINTENDENT JERRY ALMENDAREZ, FEB. 28, 2022 |
In his new weekly newsletter to the community, Superintendent Jerry Almendarez provides an update on masking guidelines in schools, free Covid-19 testing for the community, and more. To read it, click here.
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UPDATE ON MASKING IN SAUSD SCHOOLS |
Gov. Gavin Newsom announced today that the state will end the mandate for indoor masking in California schools on March 11, 2022. The governor added that indoor masking will instead be highly recommended. Santa Ana Unified School District will consult with Orange County Health Care Agency and other educational partners in making a determination for masking after March 11. The District expects to provide more information in the coming days. Read more here.
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FREE COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE: WEEK OF FEB. 28-MARCH 5, 2022 |
SAUSD this week is continuing to host free Covid-19 testing opportunities for the community. Click here for information on clinics scheduled for Feb. 28-March 5, 2022.
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BOARD RECOGNIZES FEBRUARY 2022 EMPLOYEES OF THE MONTH |
Congratulations to the District’s February 2022 Employees of the Month, recently recognized by the Board of Education. The Certificated Employee of the Month is Cynthia Mocnik, a teacher at King Elementary. The Classified Employee of the Month is Michael Saucedo, a computer technician at King Elementary. Click here to learn more about both of them.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES CARING EDUCATORS NOURISHING ALL (C.E.N.A.) COMMITTEE |
The Board of Education recently recognized the members of the Caring Educators Nourishing All (C.E.N.A.) committee for their dedication to the District’s students and families. The C.E.N.A. Committee members prepare for the annual CENA event which has been a tradition in the District for more than 30 years. SAUSD employees, community partners, and families give their time to provide a warm meal, toys, and books to hundreds of our students and their families on Christmas Eve. |
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VIDEO: FEB. 22, 2022 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING |
The Board of Education met on Feb. 22, 2022 at the District Office. Click here to watch a video of the meeting.
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SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMUNITY MEETING COMING MARCH 16, 2022 |
The District is hosting a series of upcoming community meetings to obtain public feedback as we continue to develop priorities for our special education programs. The next meeting is scheduled for 8:30 a.m. on March 16, 2022 at Godinez Fundamental High School, 3002 Centennial Road in Santa Ana. To RSVP, click here: https://bit.ly/3J0FuZV
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SAUSD students and staff are busy preparing for the in-person return of the 6th annual Boca de Oro Festival, coming March 5, 2022 to downtown Santa Ana. Boca de Oro encompasses an entire day of music, dance, theater, film, spoken word, visual and media art for all ages. SAUSD artists will perform at various venues during the event, which is produced through a broad partnership to draw the community, families and students together. To watch a video about the festival, click here. For more information, visit www.bocadeoro.org.
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WINNERS OF LITCON2022, SAUSD’S ANNUAL LITERARY ARTS CONTEST AND FESTIVAL, ANNOUNCED |
Congratulations to all SAUSD scholars who took part recently in LitCon 2022, the District’s fourth annual Literary Arts Contest and Festival. Contestants used the arts to convey how the pandemic has caused them to grow or "Become.” Winners will perform at the Boca de Oro festival in Downtown Santa Ana on March 5, 2022. Click here for a list of winners.
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SAUSD COVID-19 INFORMATION & RESOURCES |
Looking for Covid-19 resources? Click here for information regarding SAUSD’s facemask requirements, Covid-19 guidelines for students and staff, Covid-19 dashboard, virtual learning options, and Covid-19 services available for parents, students, and staff.
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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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Posted by King Elementary School: Our black history month assembly was impactful and full of surprises! We welcomed Mrs. Robyn McNair and her team, from our district Visual and Performing Arts department. We are grateful to all the wonderful performers and teachers for participating in this incredible celebration! Dr. King would be proud!
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Posted by allstarschoolcounselors: Today is super hero day at Heninger, where reading gives us our super powers! Sonic, Wonder Woman, and Tony “Mr. A” Stark. Gooooo Allstars…Heninger Pride!
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Posted by SAUSD Arts: "Becoming" was the theme of this year's LitCon. The act of becoming is no small feat. The process of developing, growing, learning, and working through the discomfort to become all that we imagine is a challenge, but it is rewarding…Our literary arts students showed up in a hybrid LitCon and set the stage afire!
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Posted by Century High School: This weekend some of our E-Business teachers, TEACH Academy Teachers and Principal Shin joined SAUSD teachers and admins at the #educating4careers Conference to learn more about opportunities in Career Education. Takeaway from keynote speaker today: “Say what you mean. Mean what you say. Don’t be mean about it!”
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Feb. 28 to March 4, 2022 - Modified Day - Elementary (Parent Conferences)
March 2, 2022 - Modified Day - Elementary & Intermediate
March 9, 2022 - Modified Day - Elementary & Intermediate
March 16, 2022 - Modified Day - Elementary & Intermediate
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