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Celebrating Our Class of '22 Graduates
We are wrapping up this school year by celebrating our graduates. We begin with our Student Trustee Nasma Wali-Ali. Upon graduation from Inderkum High School, Nasma has chosen to attend Columbia University as a Kluge Scholar for the 2022-2023 school year. A Kluge Scholar is a highly prestigious scholarship for students who have demonstrated excellence and will contribute positively to the Columbia community. We wish Nasma all the best in her future endeavors as we celebrate her amazing accomplishments!
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K and 1st Grade Girls Create Self Love Letters
Kinder and first-grade girls at H. Allen Hight participated in an activity that included self-love letters, friendship values, exploring emotions, and mindful breathing lessons as a part of the district’s partnership with Girls Leadership. As part of this partnership, Hight serves as one of Girls Leadership Power Lab Schools where Girls Leadership staff collaborates with the school’s kinder and first-grade teachers to conduct research and determine the assets and needs of girls. The outcome is used to co-design programs and lessons that not only benefit girls at Hight but across the country and internationally.
The district also partners with Girls Leadership to offer mentoring programs. The LeadHership Club was offered to middle school girls at Banon Creek, Jefferson, and Natomas Middle. A pilot is concluding for high school girls at Natomas High School. To demonstrate what they learned to their families and to be recognized for their growth and journey in the afterschool program, Natomas Middle School LeadHership girls concluded their program with a family dinner, lessons learned, and a special dance presentation. Check it out! It will definitely warm your heart.
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Two NUSD Student Producers Bring Home Honorable Mention Awards
Two talented NUSD student producers were selected as finalists for the 2022 SEVA Video Contest in the Documentary and Instructional categories. Heron School student Harleen Biring and Inderkum High School student Emily Zedek received Honorable Mention Awards for their videos "Celebrating an Indian Wedding" and "A Beginner's Guide to Cross Stitching" at the Sacramento Educational Cable Consortium (SECC) SEVA Awards! Enjoy their videos below.
Open to all students in the Sacramento Region, the Student Educational Video Awards (SEVA) contest celebrates the talents and visions of student video producers.
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Harleen Biring
Heron School
"Celebrating an Indian Wedding"
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Emily Zedek
Inderkum High School
"A Beginner's Guide to Cross Stitching"
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Recognizing NUSD Staff Video from Superintendent Chris Evans
In recognition of all the staff recognition days and weeks that occur during the month of May, Superintendent Chris Evans expressed his deep gratitude for the dedication and hard work of the Natomas Unified staff in this video.
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Kaplan4Kids Scholarships presents Chromebooks to student awardees
As part of Kaplan4Kids Scholarships, five students from Inderkum, Natomas, and Discovery high schools were presented with Chromebooks and Chromebook cases donated by Trustee Lisa Kaplan and her husband, B.G.
This marks the eighth consecutive year that Kaplan4Kids Scholarships have awarded Chromebooks to students who overcome obstacles to succeed in school and life.
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Donate or Buy Used Bikes with Proceeds Going to Our Students
*DONATE A BIKE... tax deductible and proceeds donated to local youth programs
*SELL A BIKE... we'll sell your bike for you. Percentage of the sale price to benefit local youth programs
*BUY A BIKE... great deals on used bikes for kids and adults
Bike swap activities are scheduled for May 13, 14, and 15 at the North Natomas Aquatic Center. We'll be accepting bikes for sale or donation on Friday, May 13 from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturday, May 14 from 10:00 a.m. to 1 p.m., and holding our bike sale from 9:00 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Sale proceeds benefit Jibe's Inderkum High School Bike Tech Program and NUSD's Foster Youth Services and Homeless Family Supports.
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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion |
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AAPI Heritage Month celebrations underway
May is AAPI (Asian American and Pacific Islander) Heritage Month. We are excited to spend the month sharing how our schools celebrate and highlight AAPI culture, including activities, literature, lesson plans, and more. To kick off AAPI Heritage Month, we invite all families to attend a movie night featuring Disney's "Raya and the Dragon" at 5:30 p.m. on Friday, May 6, at Paso Verde School. This event will also include a cultural dinner and martial arts presentation.
Learn more about AAPI Heritage Month on our social media accounts. We will educate the community with important facts about AAPI culture, share a compilation of books, articles, and resources that teachers plan to incorporate into their instruction, and highlight other AAPI engagement activities throughout the district.
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May is Mental Health Awareness Month
The NUSD free health clinic, Urgent Care Now Natomas, also provides mental health screenings and referrals in addition to other various primary health care services. Come visit our free Urgent Care Now Natomas clinic and let us take care of you! Urgent Care Now Natomas Information & Appointments
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NUSD Social Media Round-Up |
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Posted by Discovery High
Yesterday was Principal’s Day! We love you Ms. Mathison!
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Posted by American Lakes
It’s Teacher Appreciation Week!
Thank you to our wonderful ALS teachers for all that you do!
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Posted by Heron School
Heron boys soccer team is headed to the championships! The game will be next Tuesday. Come cheer them on!
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Posted by NUSD Athletics
Giving the biggest thank you's to these two. Managing all the transportation for ALL our teams and athletes in 4th-12th is so complex & they are amazing at it! We appreciate all our bus drivers too - thank you all for all you do!
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Posted by Witter Ranch
We love showing our school spirit! #StarWarsDay
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Posted by Larry G. Meeks Academy
Happy teacher appreciation week! Are you able to find just some of the wonderful characteristics of our teachers at Meeks Academy in this photo...?!?!?
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Parent University Resources |
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Athlete Workshop for Incoming 9th Grade Students
For parents and guardians of 9th-grade students eager to learn more about the sports offered at Natomas High School and Inderkum High School, our NUSD athletic workshop is perfect for you! Join us for a virtual informational workshop covering athletic clearance information, summer opportunities, registering on Home Campus, and more on Tuesday, May 17, at 5:00 p.m. (for Natomas High families) and 5:45 p.m. (for Inderkum High families). For more information or to register, visit www.natomasparentuniversity.com.
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Help Your Child Succeed in School: Build the Habit of Good Attendance Early
Did you know?
- Starting in preschool and kindergarten, too many absences can cause children to fall behind in school.
- Missing 10%, or about 2 days each month over the course of a school year, can make it harder to learn to read.
- Students can still fall behind if they miss just 1 or 2 days every few weeks.
- Being late to school may lead to poor attendance.
- Absences and tardiness can affect the whole classroom if the teacher has to slow down learning to help children catch up.
Here are resources and tips provided by Attendance Works that highlight what you can do to build the habit of good attendance early.
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Accepting Applications for the R.I.S.E Scholarship Program
The Natomas Schools Foundation in partnership with the R.I.S.E (Inspire, Succeed, and Educate) Scholarship Program is awarding four eligible seniors $500 to pursue their post-secondary education.
The R.I.S.E Scholarship was established to provide financial assistance to students pursuing a college degree or a two (2) year vocational degree. Preference will be given to first generation college students and/or students attending a two (2) year community college or vocational school who have endured hardship and/or overcome obstacles to achieve their goals. This scholarship is based on the belief that education is one of the best tools to allow one to rise up from current circumstances, inspire others to do the same, thereby leading to success and allowing one to be in the position to help educate and/or give back to other their communities.
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Let's work together. We encourage parents to stay up-to-date on district developments. We provide multiple opportunities to learn about NUSD successes, plans and events throughout the school year.
Three key sources are Facebook -- we're listed as "Natomas Unified School District" -- Twitter and Instagram under @NatomasUSD. District and school websites also are a good source of information ranging from lunch menus to parent opportunities. Thanks for taking a look. We're honored to be your partner.
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CONTACT US
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