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: SEPT. 13 |
In his weekly newsletter to the community, Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Superintendent Jerry Almendarez provides information on Covid testing, vaccine opportunities, and more. To read it in English, click here. To read it in Spanish, click here.
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BOARD OF EDUCATION TO MEET SEPT. 14 |
The Board of Education is scheduled to meet on Sept. 14, 2021 at the District Office, 1600 E. Chestnut Ave. Closed session is from 5-6 p.m.; open session is at 6 p.m. Click here to read the agenda and to learn how to submit a request to address the Board during the meeting.
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COVID-19 TESTING CONSENT FORMS DUE BY SEPT. 17 |
The District will soon begin weekly COVID-19 testing of all students and staff. As part of this process, parents and guardians must provide consent for their child or children to participate in testing, and SAUSD staff members must provide consent to be tested. The default testing for all students is the cheek swab version, which takes a few seconds and is the least invasive. Click here to read more and to access the consent form.
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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.
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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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VIDEO OF THE WEEK:
KING ELEMENTARY UNDERGOES MODERNIZATION
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The District recently held a dedication ceremony celebrating new facility upgrades at Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Elementary School. The modernization project, which was mostly funded through Measure I, brought a new media room, a new lunch shelter, a renovated library, and more to the campus. Click here to learn more.
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#PROUD2BESAUSD PROFILE:
GABRIELA REGALADO, PARENT
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One of Regalado’s favorite things about SAUSD is the endless support that the District provides to all parents. Each SAUSD school that her children attended has offered her many opportunities to participate in parent workshops that have equipped her with the skills and knowledge to better understand the educational academic system and guide her to succeed in her own personal and professional life. Visit www.sausd.us/Proud2BeSAUSD to read more.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Visit our SAUSD school websites and follow our schools on social media for news on programs, accolades, events and more!
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Posted by lincoln_sausd: “1st grade students in our computer lab for the first time this year. They did awesome and mastered how to use a mouse today!
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Posted by Franklin Bolts: “Check out some of our pictures from today’s Coffee with the Principal! Thank you to all our parents for participating!”
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- Sept. 14, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
- Sept. 28, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
- Oct. 12, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
- Oct. 26, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
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