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 SEEKS INPUT ON LOCAL CONTROL AND ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN
The Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) is committed to engaging all stakeholders in the process of establishing our Local Control and Accountability Plans (LCAP). The LCAP is a three-year plan for California school districts. Every year, the plan describes a district's goals, the actions it will take to meet those goals, and how it will measure the outcomes of those goals and actions for the school year. To provide feedback on the District’s LCAP goals online through Nov. 22, 2019, click here . For a list of upcoming LCAP community and parent meetings, click here .
3 SAUSD EDUCATORS RECOGNIZED AT COUNTY TEACHERS OF THE YEAR EVENT
Three SAUSD educators were honored during the 2020 Orange County Teachers of the Year (TOTY) dinner celebration, coordinated by the Orange County Department of Education on Nov. 1, 2019 at the Disneyland Hotel in Anaheim. Anastasia Cocca of Sierra Preparatory Academy and Veronica DeBruhl-Githens of Carver Elementary School were nominated for the award; Adam Woods of Segerstrom High School was named a Semifinalist. The program provides recognition for outstanding teachers in Orange County. Click here to read more.
SAUSD SCHOLARS COMPETE IN FALL SPEECH AND DEBATE TOURNAMENT
More than 780 scholars participated in the 2019 SAUSD Fall Classic Speech and Debate tournament on Nov. 1 and 2, 2019 at Century High School. Elementary events included Story Telling, Prose and Spanish Poetry, while intermediate events included Original Oratory, Dramatic Interpretation, Declamation and more. More than 1,200 SAUSD scholars in 29 schools participate in our National Award Winning Speech and Debate program at the elementary, intermediate and high school levels. SAUSD is the only program in the country to offer Spanish Poetry and Prose, and is one of two programs in the country to offer Speech and Debate from elementary through high school.
YOUNG WOMEN’S LEADERSHIP CONFERENCE GIVES SAUSD STUDENTS GLIMPSE INTO LEGAL PROFESSION
SAUSD high school students recently joined 130 young women from across Orange County for the Young Women’s Leadership Conference at the Central Justice Center. During the conference, which provided an opportunity for young women to learn about the legal profession and possibly a career on the bench, students heard from distinguished speakers, participated in Q&As, and took part in a session with judicial officers, attorneys, and law students. The event was opened by Orange County Superior Court Judge Elizabeth Macias, for whom Santa Ana High School’s Elizabeth G. Macias Legal Studies Academy is named. 
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VETERANS DAY HOLIDAY: MONDAY, NOVEMBER 11
The Santa Ana Unified School District Office and all campuses will be closed Monday, November 11 in observance of Veterans Day.
SAUSD SCHOOLS COMMEMORATE RED RIBBON WEEK 2019
Schools across SAUSD recently commemorated Red Ribbon Week with special activities, themed dress days and more. The Red Ribbon Campaign is the oldest and largest drug prevention program in the nation. Click here for photos shared by Adams, Advanced Learning Academy, Carr, Edison, Greenville, Heroes, Jackson, Jefferson, King, MacArthur, Madison, Pio Pico and Roosevelt.
45 SAUSD SCHOOLS AND PROGRAMS PARTICIPATE IN NOCHE DE ALTARES
Parents, staff and students from 45 SAUSD schools and programs joined forces last week to create intricate displays for Noche de Altares, a Dia de los Muertos celebration held Nov. 2, 2019 by El Centro Cultural de Mexico. The altars, which featured photos, personal mementos and other items, were dedicated to the memory of family members, friends and SAUSD students and staff who have passed away. For photos, click here . 
SCHOOL NEWS
Visit our SAUSD school websites and follow our schools on social media for news on programs, accolades, events and more!
Posted by santaanasoccer on Instagram: "Santa Ana High School Boys Varsity Soccer had an amazing time at Heroes Elementary. Coaches Penaflor and Frank Rea led some of our boys and the Heroes soccer players in a clinic where everyone had fun. Thank you Heroes for inviting us and hopefully we can do this again. ⚽️❤️"
Tweeted by SAUSD Special Education/SELPA : "Mitchell’s annual 🎃 patch was in full swing today! A big thanks to @HeritageMusOC for hosting! Thanks to all the families for their support. 
@SantaAnaUSD #weareSAUSD #SAUSDwins"
Posted by Segerstrom AVID (sfhsavid) on Instagram: "Some pictures from today’s AVID fieldtrip to UC Riverside! c/o 2020."
Tweeted by Lathrop Intermediate : "Coffee with the Principal happening now. Meet our counselors and learn about the implementation of MTSS and the ASCA model. #parentengagement #themoreyouknow"
Posted by circulos_sausd on Instagram: "Today, we made our classroom the @annenbergspace, where students experienced the power of photography, documentary film, and interactive displays in revealing the complex and universal stories of walls in 'WALLS: Defend, Divide, and the Divine.'"
Posted by Santa Ana School Police Department on Facebook: "Another successful Coffee with an SRO at Century High School. #station49 #santaanaschoolpolice #sausd #communitypolicing #schoolresourceofficer"
BUILDING TRADES PROGRAM AT CENTURY GEARS UP FOR SECOND YEAR  
Leaders from the local building and construction trades came together this week to discuss the vision for and the continued development of the Building Trades Readiness Program at Century High School. The foundational course introduces students to the skills and concepts of the building and construction trades. Students participate in hands-on curriculum that meets pre-apprenticeship requirements. SAUSD is the only district in the county to offer such curriculum at the high school level. Click here for more information.
PROGRAM SPOTLIGHT: CULINARY ARTS & HOSPITALITY ACADEMY AT SANTA ANA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL
About 300 students are enrolled in the Culinary Arts & Hospitality Academy at Santa Ana Valley High School, which is supported through a partnership with High School Inc. The Academy expanded this year to serve freshmen to seniors, and has won five national cooking championships. Students recently gained hands-on service experience during the 2nd Annual Harvest of Gratitude event. Click here for photos. 
UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Nov. 11, 2019: Holiday - Veterans Day, all schools and District offices closed
  • Nov. 14, 2019: Special Board Meeting, 5:30 p.m., Board Room (Closed Session)
  • Nov. 15, 2019: Young Men "I am" Conference
  • Nov.18, 2019: Citizen's Bond Oversight Committee Mtg., 5 p.m., Exec. Conf. Rm.
  • Nov. 19, 2019: Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., Board Room
  • Nov. 22, 2019: Duty Day - Student Free Day - Elementary Only
  • Nov. 25-27, 2019: Non-Instruction - Thanksgiving Recess
  • Nov. 28-29, 2019: Holidays - Thanksgiving, all schools and District offices closed