WEEK OF JAN. 18-23, 2022
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
FREE COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE: WEEK OF JAN. 17-22, 2022
SAUSD this week is continuing free Covid-19 testing for the community at various locations. Check the attached flyers here for details on clinics for Jan. 17-22, 2022.
VIDEO: JAN. 11, 2022 BOARD OF EDUCATION MEETING 
The Board of Education met on Jan. 11, 2022 at the District Office. Click here to watch a video of the meeting. 
BOARD OF EDUCATION RECOGNIZES COMMUNITY MEMBERS WHO HELPED CRAFT DISTRICT’S GRADUATE PROFILE
The Board of Education last week recognized a group of parents, business leaders, and other community members who have worked alongside District staff to help create SAUSD’s Graduate Profile. Read more about this process at: www.sausd.us/graduateprofile.

2022-23 LCAP: TELL US HOW SAUSD IS DOING
As SAUSD continues to gather feedback to ensure that all voices are heard as part of the LCAP process, we are providing a final opportunity for the community to share input and suggestions. Your support will inform decisions for our 2022-23 LCAP. Please click here to participate. 
FREE COVID-19 TEST KITS AVAILABLE TO SAUSD COMMUNITY
The SAUSD community can now sign up online to obtain free at-home, rapid Covid-19 tests through a new White House initiative aimed at curbing the spread of Covid-19. The program allows for four free tests to be requested per residential address. Tests can be ordered online at www.COVIDTests.gov, and typically ship within 7-12 days of ordering. For more information on this effort, visit www.COVIDTests.gov.
FAMILY AND COMMUNITY ENGAGEMENT RESOURCE NEWSLETTER: JANUARY 2022
Looking for information on Covid-19 vaccinations, mental health help, parenting classes and more? Check out the latest Resource Newsletter here, compiled by our Family and Community Engagement (FACE) team.
OPEN ENROLLMENT RUNS THROUGH FEB. 25, 2022
Quick reminder: Open enrollment in SAUSD runs through Feb. 25, 2022. During this time, parents/guardians may participate in the lottery process for fundamental schools until Jan. 25, 2022. They may also request transfers via Google Forms until Feb. 25, 2022. For questions, contact Support Services at 714-433-3481 or click here for more details.
SANTA ANA PUBLIC SCHOOLS FOUNDATION NOW ACCEPTING 2021-22 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS
The Santa Ana Public Schools Foundation is now accepting applications for various scholarships through Feb. 13, 2022. To apply, visit www.sapsf.org/scholarships.
KNOW THE SYMPTOMS FOR COVID-19
The District encourages all students and staff to stay healthy and safe to help protect ourselves, families and the overall community. If you have any Covid-19 symptoms, we ask you to please stay home. See more information here to help identify if you need to stay home, or need to take other precautions.
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. 
UPCOMING EVENTS
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