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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MEET & GREET FOR NEW SUPERINTENDENT ALMENDAREZ
A meet and greet for newly appointed Santa Ana Unified School District Superintendent Almendarez was held February 5, 2020 at Villa Fundamental Intermediate School. Many members of the community including Board members, Cabinet members, parents, students, and staff, attended the event to welcome Superintendent Almendarez to the SAUSD community. For photos from the event, click here .
SCHOOL CHOICE FAIR 2020
The SAUSD School Choice Fair was held February 1, 2020 at MainPlace Mall. Over 50 school sites and departments were able to share with the Santa Ana community the variety of programs and offerings available to all students at SAUSD schools. Click here to view photos from the event.
FEB. 7: WE CARE DAY IN SAUSD
It's We Care Day in SAUSD! A day for everyone in the Santa Ana Unified School District to participate in activities and special events to show that "We Care." From chalk drawing, to dance performances, click here to view photos of how some schools are celebrating this special day. For more, follow SAUSD School Climate and SAUSD Pupil Support Services .
HIGHLIGHTED VIDEO
SAUSD’s Visual and Performing Arts teachers are leading the way with Universal Design for Learning in the classroom. This work aligns to the District focus around Multi-Tiered Systems of Support and Social Emotional Learning to support all learners. Watch this video to learn more!
GRAND OPENING OF WELLNESS CENTER AT DAVIS
A ribbon cutting ceremony was held on February 6, 2020 for the Wellness Center at Davis Elementary School. Board members, Cabinet members, parents, students and staff attended. SAUSD has opened 57 Wellness Centers in the last year. Watch for more grand openings at an SAUSD campus near you! To view photos from this event, click here .
SUPERINTENDENT JERRY ALMENDAREZ FEATURED IN NEW TED-ED EDUCATOR TALK
A new video featuring SAUSD Superintendent Jerry Almendarez was posted to the TED-Ed Educator Talks YouTube channel this week, titled “The danger of judging by your first impression.” The TED-Ed Educator Talks channel is dedicated to celebrating great ideas in education. Each educator featured on this channel participated in TED Masterclass - a professional learning program. To watch it, click here .
NATIONAL SCHOOL COUNSELING WEEK 2020
SAUSD celebrated National School Counseling Week, sponsored by the American School Counselor Association, from February 3-7, 2020, to focus public attention on the unique contribution of school counselors, and to highlight the tremendous impact school counselors can have in helping students achieve school success and plan for a career. Click here to read more. Click here for more photos.
SCHOOL NEWS
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Posted by garfieldgators_sausd : Global school play day 2020 was a success. Students were engaged in collaborative conversations, reading, math, critical thinking, and creativity all through the lens of #unstructuredplay and at dismissal students asked when we could do it again. I was amazed at the level of excitement all around old fashion play!!! #wearesausd
Posted by jimthorpelibrarysausd : Mrs. Pugh’s TK class each checked out an animal book and created a poster board project with facts about their animal. All her students were excited to show off their hard work! #sausdreads #sausd #wearesausd #schoollibrary #schoollibrarylife #jimthorpefundamental
Posted by Lathrop Intermediate : Video production class, working hard to produce our first video announcements of the year. #WeareSAUSD #SpartanPride #CTE
Posted by lgaasb : Cookies with the Counselor was a success! This morning so many LGA students grabbed their cookies and wrote about the importance of meeting with their counselors for help!
Posted by centurybasketball : For the first time in 15 years, your Century high school basketball team has finished league play with an unblemished 10-0 record! Great way to wrap up senior night. Also, Boys Junior Varsity wrapped up league play today with a League Championship!
Posted by santaana_xc : Yesterday our senior XC/T&F Record Holding Runner Maria Hernández with excitement declared her commitment to CSUF with support of her family, coaches, friends & teammates by her side. We’re proud of everything you have done for this program.
UPCOMING EVENTS
  • February 10, 2020: Holiday; Lincoln Day. All schools and District offices closed.
  • February 11, 2020: Board of Education Meeting, 6 p.m., District Office
  • February 12, 2020: Garfield Elementary Wellness Center Dedication Ceremony, 4:30 p.m.
  • February 17, 2020: Holiday; Washington Day. All schools and District offices closed.
  • February 26, 2020: Saddleback New Kitchen Groundbreaking Ceremony, 4:30 p.m.
  • February 28, 2020: Dads University Presents: Pretty in Pink 80's Father Daughter Dance