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: JAN. 24, 2022 |
In his new weekly newsletter to the community, Superintendent Jerry Almendarez provides information on free Covid-19 community testing clinics, testing positivity rates, and more. To read it, click here.
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FREE COVID-19 TESTING SCHEDULE: WEEK OF JAN. 24-29, 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. 24-29, 2022.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET JAN. 25, 2022 |
The Board of Education is scheduled to meet Jan. 25, 2022 at the District Office. Closed session is from 5-6 p.m.; open session is at 6 p.m. Visit our website here to read the agenda, watch the meeting live, and submit a public comment.
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LOTTERY APPLICATION WINDOW CLOSES JAN. 25, 2022 |
Reminder: The window to fill out lottery applications for SAUSD fundamental schools, the Advanced Learning Academy, and Middle College High School closes at 4 p.m. on Jan. 25, 2022. Click here for more information and to apply. Open enrollment in SAUSD runs through Feb. 25, 2022.
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SAUSD SUPPORT SERVICES DEPARTMENT TO MOVE TO ROB RICHARDSON WELCOMING RESOURCE CENTER |
The Support Services Department (formerly known as PSS) will be permanently leaving its existing location at 1629 S. Center St. and moving to the Rob Richardson Welcoming Resource Center (former Sepulveda Elementary School site) at 1801 S. Poplar St. Santa Ana, 92704. Both locations will be closed to the public on Jan. 26 and Jan. 27, 2022 and will reopen for regular business (transfer requests, records requests and more) on Jan. 28, 2022 at the new location. If you have any questions, please call 714-433-3481. |
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SAUSD BREAKS GROUND ON NEW CONSTRUCTION PROJECT AT SANTA ANA VALLEY HIGH SCHOOL |
SAUSD recently celebrated the groundbreaking of a construction project that will bring a new CTE Culinary Arts and Automotive building to Santa Ana Valley High School. Superintendent Jerry Almendarez joined district and community leaders, students, and staff for a ceremony at the school site. For more information on other Measure I-funded construction projects taking place across the District, click here.
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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.
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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.
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FREE AT-HOME COVID-19 TESTS NOW AVAILABLE TO SAUSD COMMUNITY THROUGH NEW GOVERNMENT PROGRAM |
The SAUSD community can now sign up online to obtain free at-home, rapid Covid-19 tests through a new government 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.
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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.
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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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WEEKLY SOCIAL MEDIA ROUND-UP |
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Follow our schools and departments on social media for news on programs, accolades, special events and more! Click here to access our social media directory.
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Posted by Abraham Lincoln Elementary: Mrs. Duenas’ 1st grade students are strengthening their literacy skills through dictation, learning about sounds, and reading! |
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Posted by Garfield Elementary School: This week more Gators had the opportunity to check out the STEAM Lab. The students were engaged in collaborative conversations and critical thinking to create using KEVA planks, Brain Flakes and LEGOs. Be on the lookout for more in the coming weeks. |
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Posted by King Elementary School, SAUSD: Our scholars were very busy at today’s WIN Saturday School! Lots of learning and excitement! |
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Posted by MacArthur Fundamental Intermediate: COVID-19 testing kits have been sent home with your child today. Please check in with your child when they get home today. Thank you for helping us keep our students and staff safe! |
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Posted by villa_eagles: Congratulations to our January students of the month. Way to show our Villa Values Pride, Respect, Achievement. |
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Posted by carrastros: We are lucky to have an incredible staff but here are a few who stood out a little extra this month. |
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Posted by segerstromhscounseling: The Counseling and HEC Team had an awesome time with our 9th and 10th graders! We enjoyed going over why GRADES MATTER and also showed our Jags how to calculate their A-G GPA! |
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Posted by mchswizards: Middle College ILT reviewing the SAUSD Graduate Profile. |
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Posted by Extended Learning Programs: Esports After School Club at @the_centurionclub is off to a great start! Students are learning different gaming techniques and the possible pathways they could go into after high school. Thank you Sam and Joel for going above and beyond in learning the software and systems so that Centurions are able to come to a club they truly are passionate about. |
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Jan. 24, 2022 - District Advisory Committee and District English Learner Advisory Committee (DAC/DELAC) Meeting (check ParentSquare for zoom link)
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Jan. 25, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
- Jan. 26, 2022 - Modified Day - Elementary & Intermediate
- Feb. 2, 2022 - Modified Day - Elementary & Intermediate
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Feb. 8, 2022 - Regular Board Meeting
- Feb. 9, 2022 - Modified Day - Elementary & Intermediate
- Feb. 11, 2022 - Holiday - Lincoln Day
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