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CONNECT: SLUSD'S QUARTERLY NEWSLETTER
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Si quiere recibir este boletín mensual del Distrito Escolar Unificado de San Leandro en español, por favor de clic aquí.
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Message from the Superintendent
As we head towards the holidays and the mid-year point in the school year, I want to express my gratitude for the amazing support we continue to receive from our San Leandro community. Case in point: the recent voter approval of our school bond measure which sets our students up for success and allows our district to provide the tools necessary for 21st-century learning. Please read below for more information about planned bond projects, our improved state testing results and other exciting news happening around the district.
On behalf of myself and our district staff, I want to wish all our community a safe and relaxing holiday season. We have so many positive things to be proud of here at SLUSD as we continue to provide an exceptional learning environment that supports, engages and challenges our students.
Best Wishes,
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D.
Superintendent
San Leandro Unified School District
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Five SLUSD Board of Education members take the oath of office
Five newly elected and re-elected members were sworn in at the board’s regular meeting on December 6, 2016. The board members beginning their new four-year terms are :
Monique M. Tate, SLUSD Governing Board Member, Area 1 Evelyn Gonzalez, SLUSD Governing Board Member, Area 3 Diana Prola, SLUSD Governing Board Member, Area 5 Victor Aguiliar, Jr., SLUSD Governing Board Member, Area 6
Diana Prola was elected to serve as President of the Board of Education.
One of the first tasks our new board will undertake is developing the new 2017-2020 district strategic plan. The strategic planning committee will immediately begin planning and prioritizing key goals to focus on for the next three years. A draft of our strategic plan will be available in February 2017.The new plan will serve as our roadmap as we continue our mission to educate students to achieve and demonstrate academic excellence and become confident, collaborative and competitive in a global society.
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J1 Passes - New Revenue for San Leandro Schools
The board and administration extend their sincere appreciation to the voters of San Leandro for approving the recent bond measure on the November ballot. Funds raised from the bond will support student learning through technology upgrades and facility enhancements. All work will occur in three phases over the next nine years, with Phase One beginning this summer. Technology upgrades for students and staff and select library renovations will comprise the major work in Phase One. Future work includes improving heating/ventilation systems, repairing roofs and faulty plumbing, as well as updates to district emergency systems and adding new facilities and equipment to support instruction in math, science, engineering, arts and technology.
We are looking forward to these projects taking shape and will regularly communicate our progress through district communication channels and specific bond communications.
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California State Superintendent of Instruction showcases SLUSD test results
The 2015-2016 school year marks the first time San Leandro Unified School District received comparable results for the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP). CAASP, a statewide evaluation, includes a battery of assessments designed to measure students progress towards the mastery of the California Common Core State Standards in grades 3rd - 8th and 11th.
SLUSD’s results show marked improvement and validate our dedication to student achievement and growth. Specifically, 75 percent of our elementary and secondary schools demonstrated positive growth for English Language Arts (ELA), and half of the elementary schools demonstrated double-digit growth in ELA over last year. Similarly, in mathematics, 75 percent of elementary and secondary schools demonstrated improvement.
The notable progress at San Leandro High School prompted the State Superintendent of Instruction, Tom Torlakson, to choose SLUSD as the public kickoff site for releasing the California statewide test results. At the event in August, Torlakson praised San Leandro High School for exceeding the state average for proficiency including double-digit growth for both African-American and Latino students. We are very proud of the hard work and dedication all students, parents and district employees exhibit to make SLUSD a district on the move!
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Two-Way Bilingual Immersion (TWBI) Program launches at Washington for 2017-2018
We are pleased to announce that San Leandro Unified School District will be implementing a new Two Way Bilingual Immersion (TWBI) program in the 2017- 2018 academic school year at Washington Elementary for students entering kindergarten in the Fall of 2017. This research-based educational program at Washington brings native English-speaking and native Spanish-speaking students together. Students in the TWBI program utilize their strong foundation in one language to master the second language. As a result, students reach the goals of becoming bilingual, biliterate in Spanish and English while meeting common core state standards and gaining high levels of multicultural proficiency. This highly desired program will add options for parents who would like their child to have academic proficiency in Spanish and English while becoming confident multilingual global citizens in an environment that fosters rich, positive cross-cultural competencies. If you are interested in learning more about how to enroll your Kindergarten child in the program for the the 2017-2018 academic year and would like to receive additional information about the program, please plan to attend a series of parent informational nights which will occur on:
January 11 and January 25, 2017 at Washington Elementary at 5:00 pm. For any other questions, please contact Dr. Zarina Zanipatin in the Teaching, Learning and Educational Equity Department at zzanipatin@slusd.us or at (510) 667-6226.
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Two San Leandro Schools Turn 100!
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Washington Elementary and McKinley Elementary are celebrating their Centennials next year with events at both schools and in the community.
Washington Elementary will mark this notable occasion with an on-campus celebration planned on January 31st, 2017.There will be an open house, welcoming former students to come tour the school and view a timeline photo gallery in the historic auditorium. Alumni can also sign-up to visit classrooms and share their memories with current students. If you are interested in attending this event on the 31st, please contact Parker Martineau at go.wildcatspta@gmail.com. On February 10th, we will celebrate the centennial with an off-site fundraiser dinner and auction. Tickets are limited and will be sold at Washington School beginning January 9th.
On Thursday, January 12, the McKinley PTO plans to host a centennial on campus event from 6:30 -7:30 in the evening. The event will include refreshments, alumni recognition and a video showcasing McKinley’s history as a dedicated educational institution in San Leandro. For information on this event please contact Grozelia Ward.
Look for more information in the next for months about recognition events at the district level for this two amazing San Leandro schools!
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A new look for District and School Websites
Our district and school websites are in the process of being updated with a more modern look and feel and a much-improved interface. You will begin to see changes on the homepages this month and all sites should be updated before the winter break. All current information and links will be migrated over to the new sites. If you have any questions about the websites, please contact our webmaster.
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Dates to Note
Enrollment for the 2017-18 School Year
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration
Oratorical Festival & Poetry Slam
Monday, January 16, 2017, 10:30 am
Senior Community Center, 13909 E. 14th St
San Leandro students are invited to perform an original or well-known essay, speech, or poem honoring MLK, Jr. and celebrating his message of peace, tolerance, and social justice.
For details and to download the entry form, visit
http://www.sanleandro.org/depts/rec/special_events/default.asp
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Photos from different schools and events happening across the district
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Newly elected and re-elected Board members
are sworn in by Superintendent
McLaughlin
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The Bond Committee who worked tirelessly to pass J1 is formerly recognized and thanked by the community.
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San Leandro Unified School District | communications@slusd.us | www.slusd.us
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