WEEK OF SEPT. 7, 2021
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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DISTRICT NEWS
WEEKLY UPDATE FROM SUPERINTENDENT JERRY ALMENDAREZ: SEPT. 7
In his weekly newsletter to the community, Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Superintendent Jerry Almendarez provides information on Covid vaccine opportunities, return to school FAQs, and more. To read it in English, click here. To read it in Spanish, click here.
SANTA ANA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION OFFERING SPARK GRANTS
The Santa Ana Public Schools Foundation is offering Spark grants to provide up to $1,500 to educators for projects that do not have an available funding source. The proposed project must advance student learning in the classroom, support students’ attainment of their educational goals, and integrate into existing curriculum, instructional methodology, or educational programs. The deadline to apply is Oct. 11, 2021. Click here for more information.
#PROUD2BESAUSD CAMPAIGN RELAUNCHES FOR 2021-22 SCHOOL YEAR 
The Communications Office is relaunching the #Proud2BeSAUSD campaign for the 2021-22 school year. Are you a proud SAUSD parent, student, employee, graduate or community member? Tell us your story, and send us your photo, for a chance to be featured in our materials. Click here to participate.
SAUSD TO PROVIDE FREE WEEKLY COVID-19 TESTING TO STUDENTS AND STAFF
Superintendent Jerry Almendarez recently issued an important community update regarding the District's plans to provide free weekly COVID-19 testing for all students and staff as part of an effort to maintain safe learning and working environments. Click here to read the superintendent’s message in English, Spanish and Vietnamese.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
SAUSD recently celebrated the completion of a construction project that converted McFadden Intermediate School into the McFadden Institute of Technology, a Kindergarten to eighth grade campus. As part of the project, which was funded through Measure I, the school received new Pre-K, TK and Kindergarten buildings, new playgrounds, new restrooms and tennis courts. Click here to watch.
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. 
RETURN TO SCHOOL FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQS)
SAUSD has prepared an FAQ document to address key concerns received from the community regarding the return to school. The FAQs are available here in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese.
GRAPHIC: STUDENT SYMPTOM DECISION TREE
As students return to in-person instruction, it is important that all students and staff follow all safety protocols to help provide a safe environment for learning. This includes staying home when someone feels sick. Please see this guide to help identify symptoms, and what schools will do when staff identifies these symptoms in students and others.
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.
#PROUD2BESAUSD PROFILE: 
EMPLOYEE STELLA SOLARES
Stella Solares has worked at SAUSD for 22 years and currently serves as an administrative clerk in the Support Services department. 

One of her favorite things about working at SAUSD is the District’s Seamless Summer Meal program because it focuses on feeding the community.

She also appreciates the amazing support services team that she works with, and likes welcoming students and their families to our school district for enrollment. 

To read more about Solares, visit www.sausd.us/Proud2BeSAUSD.
SCHOOL NEWS
Visit our SAUSD school websites and follow our schools on social media for news on programs, accolades, events and more!
Posted by Abraham Lincoln Elementary: "Students in Mr. Castellanos’ 5th grade class are annotating text on our new interactive touchscreen TV."
Posted by lathropsausd: "PLTW flight and space class creating hot air balloons to take flight soon!"
Posted by Romero-Cruz Academy: "Our STEAM elective classes hard at work! #rcapride"
Posted by Sierra Preparatory Academy Rangers: "Sierra Prep's Young Scholars engaged in learning everyday. Who says you can't have fun while learning?"
UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Sept. 14, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
  • Sept. 28, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
  • Oct. 12, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
  • Oct. 26, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
RESOURCES