WEEK OF MARCH 8, 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: MARCH 8, 2021
In his weekly newsletter to the community, Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Superintendent Jerry Almendarez provides information on local COVID-19 rates, vaccine appointments, school reopening plans and more. To read it, in English click here. To read it in Spanish, click here.
BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET MARCH 9, 2021
The SAUSD Board of Education is scheduled to meet telephonically March 9, 2021. Closed session is from 5-6 p.m.; open session begins at 6 p.m. Click here to access the agenda and to learn more about submitting a request to address the Board during the meeting.
SUPERINTENDENT’S UPDATE REGARDING SPORTS 
Superintendent Jerry Almendarez has issued an important update for the SAUSD community regarding high school athletics. Click here to read it.


SAUSD NOW SERVING FREE WEEKEND MEALS TO CHILDREN 
To increase support to our SAUSD community, the District has begun serving weekend meals to all children. Every Friday, children are served a breakfast, lunch, snack, and a “super snack” for both Saturday and Sunday in addition to Friday’s meals. Parents, guardians, or other family members are still allowed to pick up meals for any child under the age of 18. Click here to view the distribution schedule.
CITY COUNCIL NAMES MARCH YOUTH ART MONTH, WITH SUPPORT OF SAUSD VAPA
The City Council has named March as Youth Art Month, with the support of the SAUSD Visual and Performing Arts program. On hand to receive the proclamation on behalf of SAUSD were Robyn MacNair, visual and performing arts coordinator, Dr. Susie López-Guerra, director of Community Relations, and youth arts leader and Segerstrom High School graduate Walter Scott. To watch the presentation, click here.
HOW TO SUBMIT A STUDENT RECORDS REQUEST FOR DACA
Support Services has added information to its website for those interested in submitting a student records request for Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) to SAUSD. Click here for directions. 
ENROLL NOW IN SAUSD SCHOOLS
Looking to enroll in SAUSD schools for the 2020-21 or 2021-22 school years? Click here to access important questionnaires, enrollment timelines, lottery guidelines and more.
CHECK SAUSD WEBSITE FOR FREE COVID-19 TESTING RESOURCES
As a service to the community, the District has posted information about free COVID-19 testing opportunities being offered locally. Click here to view them. 
MENTAL HEALTH RESOURCES FOR SAUSD STUDENTS AND FAMILIES
Did you know that SAUSD offers a list of mental health and wellness resources that students and families can connect with during weekends and after-school hours? Click here to learn more about the agencies that can be contacted during these times for help. 

FOLLOW SAUSD ON NEXTDOOR
SAUSD is now on Nextdoor! The District will be using this new tool to communicate information to the community at large about District-sponsored events and programs, and important resources. SAUSD looks forward to further engaging with community partners, as strong schools are a vital part of a strong overall community. Click here to visit SAUSD’s page. 

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.
UPCOMING EVENTS