CONNECT: SLUSD'S NEWSLETTER November/December, 2019 Volume 5, Issue 3 To read this newsletter in Spanish click here To read this newsletter in Chinese click here

A MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT Dear SLUSD Families, I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to everyone who attended our 2019 State of the District Breakfast on October 11. I enjoy the opportunity to celebrate the many impressive successes our schools have achieved. We have made great strides towards fulfilling our 2017-2020 Strategic Action Plan , thanks to your ongoing input and feedback.  As we look forward, we know there is still much work to do. When we conducted our initial needs analysis several years ago, we identified almost $300 million dollars worth of facility upgrades, enhancements, and infrastructure needed across the district. We have received strong San Leandro voter support to address the most critical priorities on that list, but many essential needs remain. I continue to ask for your support in building our culture of excellence for all San Leandro students.   Thank you, Dr. Michael McLaughlin, Superintendent

SLUSD SCHOOL BOARD VOTES TO PLACE SCHOOL IMPROVEMENT BOND ON MARCH BALLOT Bond proceeds focused on student needs and completing essential renovation and new construction projects The San Leandro School Board of Trustees unanimously approved a resolution to place a $198 million dollar bond measure on the March 2020 Presidential Primary election ballot during their board meeting on Tuesday, November 5, 2019. Read the full press release and more about school site-specific plans on our website HERE .

STAY CONNECTED WITH THE PARENTSQUARE APP With so much excitement happening in SLUSD classrooms and schools, it used to be challenging to stay up-to-date, but no longer! Download the ParentSquare app for instant notification of events, schedule changes, and classroom communication in one central location.  Use your phone camera to scan these QR codes and download the app today.

SAN LEANDRO UNIFIED SHOWS SIGNIFICANT  GROWTH IN ELA & MATH SCORES The recent release of the California Assessment of Students Performance and Progress (CAASPP) Summary Report has highlighted some significant signs of positive progress for San Leandro Unified students. SLUSD showed the most improvement in math scores of all school districts in Alameda County, with an overall increase of 3.1% of students meeting or exceeding California state standards. English Language Arts (ELA) scores are also on the rise throughout the district, with an overall increase of 4%. Read the press release HERE .

ANOTHER MILESTONE IN EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION The Motorola APX4500 Emergency Communication System has been installed districtwide to provide instantaneous communications between our campuses and the San Leandro Police Department. Through the simple press of a button, law enforcement personnel will be immediately sent to the campus/facility experiencing the emergency. This will greatly enhance response times for first responders. We are the first school district west of the State of Ohio to install this system!   Read more about our safety and security initiatives, including ways you can stay informed in the event of an emergency, in our newly expanded safety and security section on our website.

San Leandro High School's Broadcasting class produces an impressive weekly show for our Pirate community to stay informed. See this week's edition above!

SLUSD STUDENT & FAMILY MATH RESOURCES Did you know we have a San Leandro Unified webpage with Math resources for our students and their families? Be sure to check out our SLUSD Math page for student and family resources. Email our SLUSD Math Coordinator Celine Liu, cliu@slusd.us with questions or feedback.

New modular classrooms and renovated facilities are quickly materializing across SLUSD - on time and under budget! This photo from Wilson Elementary shows the progress on renovations brought to you by the Measure J1 Bond, passed by San Leandro voters in 2016. Thank you for your support, and stay up-to-date on our progress by visiting our Measure J1 Bond website .

FIND YOUR PURPOSE WITH SLUSD San Leandro High School students celebrated one of their favorite substitute teachers, Mr. Joel, with a special day in his honor. This unique, highly “San Leandro” moment was a perfect example of how rewarding substitute teaching can be. If you are looking for flexible work hours and you enjoy spending time with children, substitute teaching can be a great way to supplement your income, or even explore an incredibly gratifying career. Click HERE to apply. Please refer to our current job openings HERE and join us in creating a culture of excellence for all San Leandro students.

SLED HELPS YOU MAKE A DIFFERENCE Our San Leandro Education Foundation (SLED) provides generous support for our students - thanks to your donations! YOUR impact makes a difference. Donate today and see your impact make a change for San Leandro students!

SEE WHAT'S HAPPENING IN SLUSD Enjoy these images from our award-winning schools!

Seniors show Pirate pride at the SLHS Homecoming 2019 rally.

Storytime is every Tuesday morning at McKinley Elementary.

Jefferson Elementary School Vice Principal Doris Castillo celebrates a month filled with thanks.

Washington Elementary student council makes tough decisions to improve their school.

Celebrating Dia de Los Muertos at Wilson Elementary.

Words of wisdom from SLUSD students.

John Muir students take the pledge to remain tobacco free.

Red Ribbon Week at John Muir Middle School puts vaping in its place.

Roosevelt Elementary School’s Kindness League at Halloween.

SLUSD students across the district practiced earthquake safety drills for the Great California Shakeout.

Important District Dates to Note: November 14 - Bancroft Middle School Science Night November 25 to 29 - Thanksgiving Break (No School) December 6 - San Leandro High School Red Cross Blood Drive December 20 - Teacher Planning Day (No School) December 23 to January 3 - Winter Break (No School) January 6 - First day of the Second Semester

For more events, visit the District Calendar . For a list of all SLUSD locations, click here .

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