SAUSD E-Blast for August 11 , 2017
The weekly e-blast is designed to keep the Santa Ana Unified School District Community informed of district and educational information, recognitions, opportunities, and resources.  Please feel free to share with others  who  are not on the SAUSD distribution list.
SAUSD DISTRIBUTES NEARLY 3,000 BACKPACKS TO STUDENTS AT FIRST BACK TO SCHOOL BASH

To kick off the new school year, on Saturday, August 5, SAUSD hosted its inaugural Back to School Bash at the Santa Ana Public Schools Sports Complex, where staff and volunteers distributed nearly 3,000 backpacks and supplies to SAUSD students. Sponsored and supported by over 85 corporate and local business partners, our families were able to learn more about the programs and resources that the District offers, visit 70 booths that included such services as dental and eye screenings, literacy support for our young readers, enrichment opportunities for youth, and enjoy entertainment from our students, extended learning partners, and Santa Ana's favorite local radio station La Ranchera. In addition, Nutrition Services fed all of our guests with samples from the school lunch menu. This provided parents an opportunity to taste and learn what their children will be eating at school. Click HERE to watch a short video from Superintendent Dr. Stefanie Phillips about the purpose and success of the Back to School Bash.

STAFF AND STUDENTS TO TAKE PLEDGE ON FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL FOR STUDENT SUCCESS  
 
When the doors of learning open on the first day of school, students throughout the district will have the opportunity to begin the day with a solemn pledge. Young learners in the seventh largest district in the state of California will kick off the day with a district tailored campaign called "I Pledge" that helps students to look ahead to high school graduation and set goals to make sure they graduate on time and further their education in college or directly into the workforce with 21st century skills. All staff members have been encouraged to wear their college gear from their alma mater or favorite college or occupation. To watch a video about the Pledge, click HERE.
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SAUSD SELECTED TO BECOME XQ SCHOOL COHORT WITH CIRCULOS HIGH SCHOOL  
 
XQ Institute will award $2.5 million dollars over the next five years to SAUSD to create Circulos High School, a small learning community within a high school, to engage students, provide them with community-based projects, and learning seminars that will successfully prepare them for an enriching life after graduating from high school. Please click HERE to read the entire story and learn more about SAUSD's Circulos High School.
SAUSD MANAGEMENT TEAM SPEND TIME TEAM BUILDING AND PREPARING FOR SUCCESSFUL NEW YEAR
 
The SAUSD management team spent two days together this summer to prepare for the new school year. Over the course of Leadership Symposium, which was held at Saddleback High School on August 3-4, administrators received an address from members of the Board of Education and Superintendent Dr. Stefanie Phillips. They also attended a host of workshops that were prepared and presented by their fellow peers. One of the highlights of the Symposium was the SAUSD alumni panel that featured three SAUSD graduates. The alumni talked about what worked well for them in SAUSD and what areas could be improved. Team members also participated in an emergency preparedness training to ensure that they were equipped in the event of an emergency in the District. To view the video of the Superintendent's key note address on day one, click HERE. For day two, click HERE.  To view the Alumni panel, please, click HERE.  

BOARD HIGHLIGHTS
 
The next Regular Meeting of the Board of Education will be held on Wednesday, August 23, 2017, at 6:00 p.m.
 

Members of the SAUSD 
Board of Education
  
                      John Palacio, President   
          Valerie Amezua, Vice President 
 Cecilia "Ceci" Iglesias, Clerk
Alfonso Alvarez, Ed.D., Member
Rigo Rodriguez, Ph.D, Member
Dr. Stefanie P. Phillips,   Superintendent  
 
CALLING ALL SAUSD ALUMNI TO JOIN NEW SAUSD ALUMNI NETWORK 
 
The Santa Ana Unified School District is proud to launch the SAUSD Alumni Network to stay connected with our amazing alumni. If you graduated from any SAUSD school, please take 60 seconds to complete a short questionnaire so that we can keep you updated with current district information, reunions, and opportunities to give back. Please spread the word to other SAUSD Alumni to join by clicking HERE.
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