WEEK OF SEPT. 27, 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: SEPT. 27
In his new weekly newsletter to the community, Santa Ana Unified School District (SAUSD) Superintendent Jerry Almendarez provides information on districtwide Covid testing, vaccine clinics, and more. To read it in English, click here. To read it in Spanish, click here.
BOARD MEETING SCHEDULED FOR SEPT. 28 
The Board of Education is scheduled to meet Sept. 28 at the District Office. Closed session starts at 5 p.m.; open session begins at 6 p.m. Click here to read the agenda, to watch the meeting live, and to learn how to submit a public comment.
GREGORY MAGNUSON SERVING AS INTERIM DEPUTY SUPERINTENDENT OF ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICES
Gregory Magnuson has joined SAUSD as the interim deputy superintendent of administrative services, bringing with him more than three decades of professional experience leading and supporting public education agencies and non-profit organizations. He most recently served as the interim superintendent/chief executive officer of the Huntington Beach City School District in 2020, after retiring from the position of superintendent at the Buena Park School District. Click here to read more about him.
SAVE THE DATE: SAUSD COLLEGE NIGHT SCHEDULED FOR OCT. 6, 2021
Save the date: SAUSD’s College Night, hosted by Segerstrom High School, is coming up on Oct. 6. The virtual event will begin at 4 p.m. with college knowledge webinars. The college fair will begin at 6 p.m. Information: bit.ly/SAUSDCollegeNight.
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.
VIDEO OF THE WEEK
The District hosted its 2021 Wall of Fame Induction ceremony on Sept. 20, 2021 at the Santa Ana Public Sports Complex. The former SAUSD student athletes gathered along with staff members, family and friends to celebrate their athletic and coaching achievements on and off the field. Click here to read more and to watch a video about the honorees.
#PROUD2BESAUSD:
TELLS US YOUR STORY
The Communications Office is relaunching the #Proud2BeSAUSD campaign for the 2021-22 school year. 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: https://bit.ly/Proud2BeSAUSD
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. 


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.
IN THE NEWS
SAUSD'S JOSEPH TAGALOA NAMED LA CHARGERS' ORANGE COUNTY FOOTBALL COACH OF THE WEEK
Segerstrom head football coach Joseph Tagaloa was recently named the Los Angeles Chargers Orange County Coach of the Week. He joined the Segerstrom football program for its first season in 2006 and has been the head coach since 2016. Tagaloa, an SAUSD alumnus, played football at Saddleback High School. Click here to read more in the OC Sports Zone.
OC SPORTS ZONE HIGHLIGHTS SADDLEBACK HIGH SCHOOL’S FOOTBALL TEAM
The OC Sports Zone recently took an in-depth look at the performance of Saddleback High School’s football team this season, highlighting the contributions of senior quarterback Alberto Marquez and senior receiver Isaias Ramirez to the team. Click here to read more.
UPCOMING EVENTS
  • Sept. 28, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
  • Oct. 12, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
  • Oct. 26, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
  • Nov. 9, 2021 - Regular Board Meeting
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