January 2020 Edition
Vision
Every student works to achieve grade level standards,
feels safe and is supported to realize individual success.
Dear MUSD Families,

We are excited to welcome and introduce you to our MUSD newsletter — where we plan to keep you in the loop on District news, various student achievements, and simply the things that make us #proudtobemusd. We believe it is important to communicate with our families frequently.

You may be familiar with our digital publication of The Mark Highlights that was sent to you via Peachjar. Starting now, we would like to welcome you to our newsletter, delivering similar content but in a more mobile friendly, all-in-one platform. News that ‘clicks’ easy.

We hope you enjoy our newsletters.
Making Our Targets
EdCon 2020
The annual Educators Conference, aka EdCon, was held on January 7. Over 1,000 teachers and their administrators gathered for a day filled with professional learning, with focus on grade level standards, student safety and our emerging students.
Sierra High Students Feel Impact of Speaker
Nathan Harmon spoke in front of Sierra High School students with powerful messages of self-realization, positive thinking, and mental health.
A Taste of Switzerland
BE.Tech student, CJ Strongheart Press, accepted into the Culinary Arts Academy in Switzerland! He is the youngest American to ever be admitted into the academy.
Speaking of Scholarships
Students prepared a 5-minute speech for the annual Rotary International speech contest at Lathrop High for scholarship money!
Neil Hafley Students Visit Eskaton
Each month, Neil Hafley students of Mrs. Priest's class visit the Eskaton Senior Living Community in Manteca.
Every Voice Matters
Complete our LCAP Survey to share your thoughts on the district’s performance. Manteca USD will use the feedback received to ensure that district offerings meet the needs of students, parents, and staff, and align with the district’s vision to ensure that every student works to achieve grade level standards, feels safe, and is supported to realize individual success.
3 Reasons You Should Follow School and District Social Media
We invite you to take a moment and follow our district social media feeds. Staying in touch with us on social media will keep you in the loop on the amazing things we achieve together each day. Our social media also serves as a critical line of communication during emergencies and is a reliable source for you to get current information. 

Knowledge - Learn about what makes our community, our schools, district programs, students, teachers, district staff, families, and the future so amazing!

Stay Connected - Keep up to date with what is going on at your student’s school and the district at large. Participate in the shared experience of our social media community. Like, share, comment on topics that inspire you!

Emergency Communication - During emergencies district and school social media feeds may be a critical line of communication with our community. When we respond to a school-wide or district-wide emergency, one of the first lines of communication to be updated may be social media.

Just click on the account links below and like and follow to stay in touch!
District News
MUSD Job Fair
Interested in becoming a Manteca Unified educator? Join our student-centered culture met with our rigorous academic curriculum. Our free 2-year teacher induction program and leading salaries in the area placed MUSD on the Forbes 2019 list of top employers in the state.
Register by March 6th at edjoin.org/musd to attend our JOB FAIR. We are hiring certificated and substitute teachers for all subjects and grade levels including single subject and special education. Same day interviews and tentative job offers. 
Current Modernization Projects at MUSD!
Manteca High School
  • $15 million Measure G Funds
  • Extensive Fencing Upgrades
  • New Large Gymnasium, Softball Field, Swimming Pool and Classroom Building
  • Safety, and Modernization Projects
  • New Fire Alarm, and Paging System
  • Restrooms and Theater Modernization
East Union High School
  • $13.1 million Measure G Funds
  • Improved Drop-Off and Parking Lot
  • Construction of Agriculture Shop and Classroom Building
  • Renovation of Existing Classrooms
  •  New Fire Alarm, and Paging System
Nile Garden High School
  • $7 million Measure G Funds
  • Convert Current Cafeteria into Office
  • New Multi-Purpose Room
  • New Kindergarten Classroom Building
  • Safety, and Modernization Projects
  • Asphalt, Fire Alarm, and Paging System Replacement
by California Department of Education
Nile Garden Elementary
George McParland Elementary
The California Department of Education honors some of California’s most exemplary and inspiring schools. Schools selected for the Distinguished School Award demonstrate significant gains in narrowing the achievement gap. This year, two schools in San Joaquin County have been selected as awardees, both of them are  #proudtobemusd.  
CONGRATULATIONS to George McParland and Nile Garden School for being recognized as a 2020 California Distinguished School!
New Photo Galleries
Mark Your Calendars
Lincoln's Birthday - No School | 2/10
Washington's Birthday - No School | 2/17
Elementary Schools - Minimum Days | 2/24 - 2/28

Read Across America | 2/27
MUSD School Board
President Bob Wallace, Area 7
Vice President Eric Duncan, Area 1
Board Clerk Kathy Howe, Area 2
Karen Pearsall, Area 3
Marie Freitas, Area 4
Cathy Pope-Gotschall, Area 5
Stephen Schluer, Area 6
MUSD Superintendents
Dr. Clark Burke, Superintendent
Roger Goatcher, Deputy Superintendent