Reminder about Mask Options

This is a friendly reminder that beginning Monday, March 14, 2022*, masks in schools will be strongly recommended rather than required as announced by the State on February 28, 2022. NUSD will allow students, families, and staff members to make the personal determination of whether to wear a mask while at school. We ask that everyone be respectful of the individual decisions that staff, students, and our families make regarding masks/face coverings. We will continue to have masks available at all of our school sites and offices. Thank you for being supportive of everyone’s personal decisions.

*Events on campus starting Saturday, March 12 are also mask optional.
Natomas Middle School Students Exposed to the Symphony

Each spring, Natomas Middle School students are invited to enjoy a family concert hosted by the Folsom Lake Symphony. The symphony, geared for music education and outreach for kids and families in the community, welcomed 30 of our students and families. Our students had a wonderful time getting to experience the excitement of a live professional symphony orchestra as well as the musical lessons presented by the conductor in front of a large audience.
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We're Hiring! Job Fair and Open House planned for March 22

Come be part of a growing district on the move! NUSD is hosting a job fair and open house on Tuesday, March 22, for all of the below part-time and full-time job openings. Join us anytime between 4-6 p.m. at Natomas High School, located at 3301 Fong Ranch Road. Be prepared when you come to interview on the spot. Feel free to save time and apply in advance at Edjoin.org. We look forward to seeing you on the 22nd!

Job Openings:
Multiple/Single Subject Teachers
Special Education Teachers
World Language Teachers
Substitute Teachers
Bus Drivers
Custodial 
Clerical
Food Services Assistant
Instructional Assistant
Playground Assistant 
Classified Substitutes
Learn about NUSD's Ethnic Studies Development and Provide Feedback

We are still gathering feedback and also providing information on the Ethnic Studies pilot course we are working to develop. Join our staff for an informational question-and-answer from 5:30-6:30 p.m. on Tuesday, March 15 via Zoom. Links to the Zoom will be sent to all families who have provided email addresses and indicated their interest in follow-up information. If you are interested in attending and have not provided your email address, please send your email address to [email protected].
Celebrations
Celebrating Our Future Women Leaders during Women's History Month

In celebration of Women's History Month, we are spotlighting our Future Women Leaders of Tomorrow. Meet our first student feature, Iimaj Williams from Natomas Park Elementary School who is "wowing" family and friends with her anime artwork.

It was probably when Natomas Park Elementary’s Iimaj Williams was in the third grade that her mother Jasnese Willis noticed that her daughter had a natural talent for drawing. “She was eight years old when she drew her first piece which was a drawing of the Powder Puff Girls in Anime. I remember thinking that someone else had done it because it was so good and high-level,” recalls Willis. Since then, IIamj’s drawings have gotten better and better, and she’s already thinking about having a career as an animator. “I have encouraged her to research the occupation so that she knows what it involves and how to go about making it happen.” This Natomas Park Coyote’s future is bright, and we can’t wait to see where her talent will take her.
NUSD Recognizes School Social Workers in Celebration of National School Social Worker Appreciation Week

Monday marked the beginning of National School Social Worker Appreciation Week. Please join us in recognizing our incredible school social workers for the work they do for us each and every day, all year long. Whether it’s supporting the sites in the development of Building Our Culture of Resilience, providing direct support to students, or sitting down with families when they are struggling with the demands of life, our social workers are there on the frontline. We truly appreciate everything they do for our students and families.
Wellness Matters
New Podcast Episode on How School Meals Support Students' Health and Well-being

We are releasing a new episode of our "Conversations" Podcast in celebration of National Nutrition Month! In this episode, we are joined by Megan Holdaway, program manager of Dairy Council of California, to discuss the background of school meals, access to nutritious foods, and how school meals support students' health and well-being. This episode is a part of a mini-series focused on the importance of keeping our students nourished and ready to learn. Click here to listen. Enjoy!
Parent University
Share Your Perspective and Connect with Families at 'Diverse Conversations'

The Communications and Family Engagement team is hosting another virtual "Diverse Conversations," and we would like you to attend! Zoom-in at 12pm or 6pm on Thursday, March 31, for opportunities to share your perspective and connect with other diverse groups. We look forward to hearing your ideas and learning how your perspective can help us be more inclusive and supportive of our diverse community. Please RSVP here.
Parent University Workshops

March is filled with workshops designed to provide helpful information to our families. Topics/dates are as follows:


Please register beforehand to receive information on attending/joining the workshops by clicking on the links above. For full descriptions of these workshops, click here.
Scholarship Opportunities

The deadlines to apply for the below scholarships are approaching, and we want to make sure seniors don't miss out on the opportunity to apply for financial aid to further their education. To learn more about these scholarship opportunities, click on each link below.
School Round-Up
Posted by Natomas High School

Off-Season training off to a great start! So proud of these guys and how hard they are working! #WESOAR #TogetherWeSoar #GoNighthawks
Posted by Inderkum High School

Last Thursday, we hosted a mentoring session at Paso Verde! Our AC members did a wonderful job leading our agenda and keeping the kids engaged. Our agenda was focused on the importance of being a good sport and how to manage performance and anxiety.
Posted by Discovery High School

Let's give it up for our 3rd quarter student award recipients! Great job Bulldogs! Let's finish the year out strong!
Posted by Witter Ranch Elementary School

It's a great morning for basketball! To commemorate the end of our basketball season, boys are playing a friendly game of basketball against the girls.
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