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SLUSD'S NEWSLETTER
April, 2019
Volume 4, Issue 8
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A Message from the Superintendent
Dear SLUSD Families,
April has been filled with so many joyous celebrations and community gatherings. From the San Leandro Scholarship Foundation dinner, the San Leandro High School Boosters Crab Feed, the San Leandro Education Foundation Full STEAM Ahead breakfast and our own Latino and African American Academic Achievement Nights, each event has reminded me of how fortunate we are to live and work in this richly diverse city.
With 38 languages spoken in our schools, our students bring strong cultural connections. By harnessing these assets, our students will ground their actions in compassion and with a strong sense of history. Our SLUSD Graduate Profile identifies the need to graduate students that will go on to actively participate in and support their community as
Ethical and Cultural Leaders
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San Leandro Unified nurtures ethical & cultural leaders who:
ACT WITH INTEGRITY & RESPECT
SLUSD graduates value diversity. They are responsible for their behavior, actions, and choices.
SHAPE A BETTER WORLD
SLUSD graduates act with compassion and empathy. They create inclusive, welcoming communities. They use cultural knowledge to engage in a diverse world and advocate for equity. Some key initiatives in our strategic plan include:
- Culturally and linguistically responsive teaching practices that develop global competencies
- Learning experiences focused on ethical citizenship
My staff and I are so grateful for your ongoing support. Next month we will share the last quadrant of our Graduate Profile with you, just in time to finish out this incredibly successful school year. Please visit
www.slusd.us
for all of the latest news from the award-winning public school district in your backyard.
Sincerely,
Mike McLaughlin, Ed.D. Superintendent
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Middle School Family Math Night: Setting the Stage for College and Career Success
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Learn about the SLUSD MS Math Program and How to Support Your Child’s Math Learning at Home
- When: Thursday, May 9 from 6:30 - 8pm
- Where: Bancroft Middle School
- Who: Families of 5th-8th graders in San Leandro Unified School District
- Why: As work and learning continues to shift in the 21st century, it is essential that we address the competencies that our students will need in order to be successful in their post-secondary pursuits. The CA Common Core State Standards for Mathematics address both content and skills that will help our students reach their personal college and career goals. Join SLUSD on this important night to better understand our math programs and leave with tools and strategies to support your child’s math learning at home!
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2019-2020 Academic Calendar
Next year is around the corner, and now you can see important dates that lie ahead for the next school year. We are looking forward to having you join us for another exciting year as we continue to build our culture of excellence and win more awards!
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Commitment to Climate Change
"This resolution affirms actions to combat one of the worst physical threats to our planet, and opens our school district to take these actions sooner rather than later," said Aguilar, "SLUSD will work for a safer, better future for our students.
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Summer School June 17 to July 25
Summer is just around the corner. Get more details about our summer programming on our
website
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SLUSD will host a six-week summer school program Mondays-Thursdays June 17th to July 25th. Summer school applications are now available online
here.
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School Smarts Academies
School Smarts is an award-winning parent engagement program offered by SLUSD to foster parent leadership. The program helps parents feel more informed, confident and comfortable to serve as effective advocates for their children and schools. The program is offered in multiple languages at elementary sites. Join us in congratulating our 75 parent graduates and watch your school site communications for upcoming dates next school year.
Details about more family resources are available on our
website
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SLUSD Achievement Nights
Over 1,300 Latino and African American students from across the district were recognized for academic achievement at special events over the past several weeks. Guests were treated to inspirational speeches from current award-winning SLHS seniors, as well as appreciations from district leaders and performances from local cultural entertainment groups. The increasing numbers of award recipients show the success we are seeing in increased access and equity for underrepresented minority groups. Read more details about the SLUSD initiatives that support this work
HERE.
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Summer Construction Information Available at Elementary Open Houses
New modular classrooms are coming, but first we have to clear the way! This summer will be busy with the installation of interim housing at some of our schools. For information about upcoming summer projects at Jefferson, McKinley, Roosevelt, Washington, or Wilson Elementary schools, see our SLUSD information tables at
Open House celebrations on May 16.
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San Leandro Citywide Track and Field Meet
Presented by the San Leandro Sports Foundation
When:
May 4th, 2019
Where:
Burrell Field in San Leandro.
Time:
4 - 7 pm (warm-ups start at 3 pm).
Who:
Any student in grades 3 through 8 who attends a San Leandro School or lives in San Leandro.
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SLED Breakfast Brings Community Support
The San Leandro Educational Foundation (SLED) hosted their annual Full Steam Ahead for Education breakfast on April 5. The event raised a record-setting amount of $51,000 for San Leandro schools!
Guests heard from our own Garfield Elementary Principal Lynda Hornada, who shared her school's experience with their new STEAM lab, funded partially through donations from SLED. "Our STEAM Lab is not only transforming the learning experience, but is also helping to shape our students understanding of their own potential and future career choices."
Another highlight of the morning was a video that takes viewers into the STEAM lab in action, created by San Leandro High School students from the San Leandro Academy for Multimedia. Watch the video below.
For more information on SLED's mission and vision to support San Leandro schools, visit their website at
http://www.sledfund.org/
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Digital Displays at all Secondary Schools
Students at our secondary schools now have another way to get school meal program and nutritional information, via new cafeteria digital displays. The state-of-the-art 70" screens display menu items as well as nutrition-related programming. "It is exciting to provide information in a more efficient way," said Clell Hoffman, SLUSD Food Services Director, "If kids see options on the menu, they can make informed on-the-spot choices that can better prepare them for their learning."
For more information about our food services programs, contact:
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Pre-Pride Parade Poster Painting and Pizza Party
Wednesday, May 29 from 6-8pm
in the San Leandro High School Cafeteria
Come learn more about how you can participate and support the SLUSD contingent to the San Francisco Pride Parade on June 30. All ages welcome to paint signs, eat pizza, and show your PRIDE!
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English language learners at McKinley Elementary celebrate being reclassified as fluent in English.
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SLHS student club members of CollegeBound tour the University of California, Berkeley.
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SLHS Notables participated in a national level competition, placing first in the silver division.
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McKinley Elementary students at work in their STEAM lab, partially funded by SLED.
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Bancroft Middle School Science Night brought the community out to experiment and learn.
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Wilson Elementary principal Virginia Quock enjoys an evening of fun at Multicultural Night.
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Important District Dates to Note:
- May 1 - SLUSD booth at San Leandro Farmers Market
- May 4 - San Leandro Citywide Track and Field Meet
- May 16 - Open House for Elementary Sites
- May 24 - Parent's Celebration Breakfast from 7:30 to 8am at all Elementary Schools
- May 27 - Memorial Day (No School)
- May 29 - Pre-Pride Parade Poster Painting & Pizza Party
- June 1 - San Leandro Cherry Festival
- June 6 - Last day of school
- June 30 - SLUSD marches in the SF Pride Parade
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San Leandro Unified School District | communications@slusd.us | www.slusd.us
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