Please note, the Staff Development Day (no school) previously included in the 1/17/20 eNews is
Monday, 1/27
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Quickly catch up on the latest happenings in SVUSD through our
90 Second Round-Up
. You may access the latest video through the below graphic.
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As part of the Local Control Funding formula (LCFF), school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools in California are required to develop, adopt, and annually update a three-year Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP), using a template adopted by the State Board of Education.
The LCAP is required to identify annual goals, specific actions, and measure progress for student subgroups (English Learners, socioeconomically disadvantaged, and students with disabilities) across multiple performance indicators, including student academic achievement, school climate, student access to a broad curriculum, and parent engagement.
The Saddleback Valley Unified School District (SVUSD) considers you a valuable stakeholder in the development of our 2020-2023 LCAP. Your input is essential to the success of our students and all of SVUSD. Please take a moment to complete the survey via the above link. Each question includes a link to graphic metric data, and a list of the progress made thus far on our current 2019 Goals, Actions, and Services. All survey responses will be reviewed and considered; your feedback will be utilized as we plan and develop our 2020-2023 LCAP.
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For the seventh year,
parentingOC
magazine has accepted nominations to recognize the top teachers and school employees in Orange County. SVUSD is honored to have received 18 nominations! To view a list of all nominees, please click on the link below (photo above is of last year's winners).
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California Teacher of the Year, Mandy Kelly from Trabuco Mesa Elementary, was selected by the
Orange County Register
as one of the "Most Influential People of Orange County" in 2019! To read Mandy's story, please click on the link below. Congratulations, Mandy!
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COX Communications has awarded $50,000 in “Innovation in Education” grants to 20 schools throughout its Orange County service area to fund innovative programs for students in grades K-12. Four SVUSD teachers were recipients of the grants! You can read about them and COX charities through the below link.
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This season, the El Toro High School Girls Cross Country team won its 2nd Orange County Championship title in 3 years! Additionally, coach Ken Chai was named the Orange County Girls Cross Country Coach of the Year by
The OC Register
. To read more about Coach Chai and the team's winning season, please click on the links below.
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Mission Viejo High School senior and IB candidate, Nicholas Rodriguez, has been involved in the award-winning music program since his freshman year. He plays violin in the orchestra, and has served as concertmaster since his junior year. He plays piano in the jazz band, supports the choir as piano accompanist, and performs in the spring musical pit each year. He has also performed with the South Coast Youth Symphony Orchestra since intermediate school. Nicholas shares his love of music by performing at a senior center during their weekly social hour. He is also the MVHS chapter's California Scholarship VP, Tri-M Music Honor Society Treasurer, and a National Honor Society member. In 2019, Nicholas was recognized as a National Hispanic Scholar, and was selected to attend the Hispanic Scholarship Fund’s Youth Leadership Institute Program. Upon graduation, Nicholas will pursue a degree in Biophysics in preparation for medical school, and a career as a neurosurgeon. Nicholas will miss his MVHS Diablo family!
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High School Final Exams Week
January 21 - 24
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School Showcases, Tours & School Choice
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SVUSD School Tours and Showcases begin this month. Each site will hold their Showcase (formerly, Open House) on individual evenings. Please check the school's website for up to date information and to schedule a tour. Click below to bookmark our website for upcoming dates!
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SECONDARY SCHOOL CHOICE DATES
January 6 - February 7
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ELEMENTARY SCHOOL CHOICE DATES
February 10 - March 6
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In the latest episode of the SVUSD podcast,
Saddleback Valley Shares
, Director of Communications, Mark Perez, sits down with the Principals of each of our four comprehensive high schools to take an in-depth look at what each site has to offer students and what makes them unique. You may listen to all four parts of the episode by clicking on the above graphic.
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SVUSD Community Services is currently hiring for Kid’s Factory after school programs as well as youth and adult sports. Hours vary on evenings and weekends. If you're looking for a job that is both rewarding and fun, look no further and apply today by clicking on the link below!
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For your planning purposes, the 2020 2021 SVUSD calendar has been posted on the SVUSD website and linked through this newsletter since September. Please note that the first day of school for the 2020-2021 school year will be
August 17th, 2020
. You may access the full district calendar for 2020-2021 through the below link.
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MLK Observance
No School
January 20
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High School Final Exams
Minimum Day Schedule
January 21 - 24
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Staff Development Day
No School
January 27
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First Day of School
2020-21
August 17
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Human Resources is always looking for fantastic people to join the SVUSD team!
We have part-time, full-time, and substitute positions available.
Please consider your next great job in SVUSD!
NOW HIRING!
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Superintendent
Dr. Crystal Turner
Board of Trustees
President
Dr. Edward Wong
Vice President
Amanda Morrell
Clerk
Suzie R. Swartz
Members
Greg Kunath
Barbara Schulman
Student Member of the Board
Sam Tullis
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