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CONNECT:
SLUSD UPDATE
January, 2020 • Volume 5, Issue 4
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A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
As we start 2020, I thank San Leandro voters for their ongoing support for our award-winning district. In 2016, Measure J1 provided $104 million to address critical facility priorities across our schools. Specifically, we have been able to complete the following:
- Installed heating and ventilation (HVAC) systems districtwide
- Renovated all elementary and middle school libraries
- Repaired leaky roofs, faulty plumbing, and electrical systems
- Updated security lighting and emergency systems
- Replaced deteriorating portables with new permanent, modular buildings
- Installed hydration stations at all secondary schools
As proud as we are of this work, our facilities assessment in 2016 identified
nearly $300 million worth of need
across our schools. Since the state will not provide any funds for these projects without a local match, we again turn to the community to support our schools. We want to complete the urgent work identified in our strategic facilities plan. In the Bay Area, construction costs continue to rise. With that in mind, the longer we wait, the more we will pay for the facilities we already know our students and families need.
Please watch for ways you can support our efforts in the next few months. The awards our students and staff continue to win have only come through our strong, collaborative partnership. For that, I am deeply grateful.
Best wishes for 2020,
Dr. Michael McLaughlin, Superintendent
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MEASURE N ON MARCH 3, 2020 BALLOT
The San Leandro School Board of Trustees placed a $198 million dollar bond measure on the March 2020 Presidential Primary election ballot during their board meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. This facilities bond is focused on completing essential renovations at all school sites and new construction projects across the district. Read the full press release and see school site-specific plans
HERE
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SLUSD WINS CSBA GOLDEN BELL AWARD
In December, the SLUSD school board received a distinguished, highly competitive California School Boards Association (CSBA) Golden Bell award for their commitment to increasing access and equity in Advanced Placement programs at San Leandro High School. Read more about the award
HERE
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SLUSD MAKES GAINS
Some impressive highlights include:
- The SLUSD college & career readiness indicator increased by 8.8%. Students with disabilities made the most significant improvements, with an 18.3% increase.
- Both Math and ELA performance results improved one full performance level, from Orange to Yellow.
- Increased performance results for students with disabilities and homeless youth moved SLUSD out of state-mandated differentiated assistance for these student subgroups.
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NOW ENROLLING!
IMPORTANT NOTICE: SLUSD is experiencing an increase in enrollment. If you are planning to enroll for the 2020-2021 school year, online registration is now open and continues through April 1. Late registration will begin April 2nd. To hold a spot at your home school you must enroll by April 1st, 2020. Start the enrollment process
HERE
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WE WANT TO HEAR FROM YOU!
Have opinions on how we spend money but don’t know how to take action? Attend an upcoming Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) community forum!
This year, every school site will host at least two LCAP family engagement opportunities. These events will also include details about our facilities improvement bond, Measure N, on the ballot for March 3rd. More information will be coming soon from your site administrators.
If you are unable to attend your school’s LCAP events, SLUSD will also host community forums on the following dates:
- February 25 at Bancroft Middle from 6:30 to 8 pm (Spanish)
- February 26 at John Muir Middle from 6:30 tp 8 pm (Chinese)
- February 29 at the Barbara Lee Center for Health & Wellness (English)
It is our hope that the new site-based LCAP events will help us deepen our community engagement practices across this award-winning district. Learn more about the LCAP process
HERE
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YOUR J1 BOND DOLLARS AT WORK
Students from Wilson Elementary took advantage of the Measure J1 bond construction outside their classroom doors to learn many fascinating details about the math, science, and collaboration that goes into construction projects. These students recently presented their final Project-Based Learning summaries, along with this
incredible slideshow
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All work for Measure J1 is on time and coming in under budget! Here are the most updated timelines:
- Madison Elementary building complete - February 2020
- Wilson Elementary modular buildings complete - February 2020
- Garfield Elementary modular buildings complete - February 2020
- McKinley Elementary modular installation - Starting January 2020
- Jefferson Elementary modular installation - Starting January 2020
- Roosevelt Elementary modular installation - Starting January 2020
Our students and staff thank you for your support! Stay up-to-date on our facilities improvement progress by visiting our
Measure J1 Bond website
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SUBSTITUTE TEACHER HIRING FAIR
Do you know any college graduates who are interested in exploring a career in education, or just looking for some extra money and resume experience? Register now to attend the SLUSD Substitute Hiring Fair on January 23 from 5-6:30 pm at the Barbara Lee Center. Pre-registration is required! See this
flyer
for more information, including ways to register.
Please refer to our current job openings
HERE
and join us in creating a culture of excellence for all San Leandro students.
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TAKE OUR SURVEY!
The California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) is an annual anonymous, confidential survey that
helps analyze youth health, school connectedness, and student safety.
All 5th to 11th-grade students, as well as all SLUSD families and staff will be asked to take the survey, which will be on your school’s website starting January 27 until February 14. The results of this survey supports our efforts to build schools that are drug-free, safe, and supportive environments.
Parental consent is required for 5th and 6th graders. Watch for a permission slip coming via ParentSquare for your 5th or 6th grader and make sure it is returned so we can hear about their experiences.
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BLUE SKY IN SLUSD
Our secondary schools are now receiving additional funding for mental health counselors through the recently launched Blue Sky initiative, a collaboration between Blue Shield, the California Department of Education and nonprofit organizations Wellness Together, National Alliance on Mental Illness and DoSomething.org
These school-based clinicians will work closely with our staff to provide additional behavioral health interventions, ensuring student success. Read more about our health, wellness and support programs
HERE
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SUPPORT FOR OUR SCHOOLS
The San Leandro Education Foundation (SLED) - thanks to your donations!
Now, their 2018-2019 impact numbers are in!
Thanks to donor support, they:
- Doubled science instruction for 894 elementary students.
- Awarded Project-based learning grants to 83 teachers.
- Awarded Camperships for environmental science camp to 397 fifth graders.
- Awarded Enrichment grants to 89 students to explore interests outside of school.
- Sent 988 students on a field trip to the San Leandro History Museum.
- Supported Season of Service-Period of Peace projects for 1,700 students.
Help SLED continue to make an impact for our students by
donating
today!
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SMILES FROM AROUND THE DISTRICT
Enjoy these images from our award-winning schools!
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Fish
Friends Assemblies at McKinley brought naturalists from the EB Regional Park system.
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Jefferson Jaguars inspired the community at their Cookies & Cocoa Winter Poetry Slam.
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12th-grade scholars created children’s books which they shared with 1st graders at McKinley.
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Washington Elementary hosted a schoolwide breakfast to strengthen their family connections.
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Madison students met Stomper who brought the Oakland Athletics Home Run Readers program.
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Monroe Elementary student activists advocate for needed changes to their school campus.
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SLUSD leaders brought lunch to Garfield Elementary staff to promote employee wellness.
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Students and staff at Lincoln Alternative Education Center enjoy weekly community breakfast.
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San Leandro Arts Commission donates $4800 to SLUSD Elementary Music Programs.
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Raza Unidas Club at Bancroft raise funds for the Building Futures program.
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Important District Dates to Note:
- January 21 - City of San Leandro Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Oratorical Festival
- January 21 - No school in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
- January 21 to 24 - No Name Calling Week
- January 21 - Celebrating Schools Board Meeting at 6 pm in the Arts Education Center
- January 23 - SLUSD Substitute Teacher Recruitment Fair
- January 27 to February 14 - California Healthy Kids Survey window (See your school website for more information)
- February 17 to 21 - Presidents Week Break (No School)
- February 25 - Spanish LCAP Community Forum at Bancroft Middle
- February 26 - Chinese LCAP Community Forum at John Muir Middle
- February 29 - English LCAP Community Forum at the Barbara Lee Center
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San Leandro Unified School District
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