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December 2023

Empowering Students to Succeed!

Hello Students,

Everyone on our staff wishes you a happy and peaceful holiday season. We look forward to seeing you in the new year!

Top: Lori Hawkyard (Principal)

2nd Row: Elyka Lopez (Administrative Assistant), Claudia Aguirre (Guidance Learning Specialist), Carol Gingrich (ESL Teacher) and Heather Bustamante (Office Assistant)

3rd Row: Darla Davis, Marty Torres & Mee Vang (HSD Teachers), Mary Lopez (Transition Specialist) and Bobbe Newman (Office Assistant)

4th Row: Anita Carrion, Phil Ranallo & Patricia Sedano (ESL Teachers) and William Pence (Campus Security Officer)

Calendar of Events

December 18 2023 - January 5, 2024: Winter Holiday, school closed


January 8, 2024: Return to School

A New Staff Member at Sanger Adult School!

Meet Ms. Vang


Sanger Adult School is proud to announce our newest staff member. Ms. Mee Vang is working as a part-time teacher in our High School Diploma Program. Ms. Vang is interested in working part-time so she can pursue her new career goal of becoming a Licensed Vocational Nurse (LVN). She is currently taking the prerequisite classes for the LVN Program at Fresno Adult School.


Ms. Vang's previous experience in education include being a special education teacher in 2 different school districts. She has 2 teaching Credentials and is highly recommended by her former supervisors.

Ms. Mee Vang

For those of you who are struggling to decide on a career, Ms. Vang shows us that our first career choice doesn't have to be the end. There will always be other career training options available if you want something different in the future.


Prepare for the Workforce!

Job Opportunities

Click here for jobs in and near Sanger.

Once on the website, scroll to the bottom to access more pages.

Higher Learning for Higher Earning

Featured Career Training Courses

at our local community colleges

Occupational Therapy Assistant


Description of Occupational Therapy

Earn a Associate in Arts Degree & National Certification

Length of Education: 2-3 years

Financial Aid Available

Potential Earnings: $73,390 annually

Job Outlook: Bright

Ag Equipment Technician


Description of the Program

Earn a Certificate of Achievement or Associate in Arts Degree

Length of Education: 1-2 years

Potential Earnings: $47,990 annually

Job Outlook: Bright


A Great Opportunity for ESL and HSD Students!

Register now for classes that begin in January. A High School Diploma is not required.

Scholarships Available!

Are you interested in becoming a Phlebotomy Technician, Medical Assistant, or Pharmacy Technician?

Learn more about each of these programs by clicking here.


The scholarship pays for the $2,995 tuition.


Average Annual Pay

Phlebotomy Technician: $42,000

Medical Assistant: $36,000

Pharmacy Technician: $40,000


Ask your teacher about our scholarship program. Sanger Adult School gives 4 scholarships each year. You could be one of the awardees!

Caring for You and Your Family

Learning is Fun and Rewarding!

 Word Search


Find at least 6 words that are synonyms for the adjective exuberant.

(There are 13 words if you want an extra challenge.)

Email your name and your 6 answers to heather_bustamante@sangerusd.net

heather_bustamante@sangerusd.net by January 1st.



Of course, you can use Google!


Correct answers will be put in a drawing to win a school backpack.

Answer to the last newsletter puzzle:

Word Scramble: Sufficient


Definition: Enough to get by but not enough to be excellent.


The winner for November: Alida Lazaro from the ESL Program.

School Persisters
Students who persist, or find ways to keep moving forward when times get tough, achieve their dreams faster.
Keep reaching for the stars students, you can do anything you believe in!

Persistence Award Winners!

What is the Persistence Award Drawing?

Each ESL and High School Diploma student who attends all their class sessions and completes the minimum number of independent study hours outside of class gets a virtual ticket to the monthly drawing. Winners are selected for each program and from each class.


The winners from October are . . .


Esperanza Marin Velez, Graciela Gastelum, Marciana Lopez, Laura Patricia Diaz, and Gricelda Mejia from the ESL Program.


Claudia Magana, Isabel Negrete, Tiffany Wooten, Anai Andrade from the High School Diploma Program.


Our Mission Statement
Sanger Adult School provides equitable, accessible, rigorous, and relevant programs to prepare our students for higher education and/or the workforce.
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Student Learning Outcomes
Students will learn to:
  • Think Critically
  • Be self-directed learners
  • Communicate effectively
  • Engage with technology

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