IHS Band celebrates continued victories this season
The Inderkum Tigers have much to celebrate this holiday season! Over the Thanksgiving Break, the Tiger Marching Band and Color Guard clinched a variety of awards, including 1st place in their division and Sweepstakes in Overall Showmanship. All of this took place at the Fairfield Tournament of Champions for the NCBA Finals where they also were awarded 2nd overall for the whole day, and Color Guard Sweepstakes for Best Parade Color Guard. “I am extremely proud of our students. It’s not about the trophies but about the experience. They get to experience being a family and part of a team that excels at a high level,” says, Band Conductor Shawn Hines. “That’s how it was for me in high school - memories that I will always cherish.” To read the full article, click here.
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Inderkum Tiger featured as 'My 58 Superstar' on KCRA for Invitation
Meet Aziel Rios, 14-year old Inderkum High School Receiver and Scholar, who is receiving national attention for his grit, determination, and superior skills on the football field. Rios has received invitations to compete throughout the country. Watch this video to learn how he is achieving on and off the field.
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New Mural celebrates the children of Natomas and green-friendly transportation
Natomas Unified partnered with community organizations to bring public artwork in the form of a mural to the Natomas community with a focus on environmentally friendly transportation choices. The new mural made its official debut in November and can be seen while traveling eastbound on Arena Blvd. Watch the video to check it out.
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Congratulations to the winners of the 2021 Sikh Poster/Writing contest
The winners of the 2021 Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month Poster/Writing contest have been announced. Congratulations to Rehnoor, Teghbir, Tejas, Bella, Jasleen, and Aashi!
Each participant will receive a Cold Stone gift card and an invitation to paint "The Book" on Del Paso Road near Inderkum High School. Prizes will be delivered to students next week by some of our Sikh families who supported and sponsored the contest. A special thank you to NUSD parents Sumiti Mehata and Satty Rooprai for partnering with the district to celebrate Sikh Awareness and Appreciation Month in a variety of ways.
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Seeking community’s help for basic needs for Natomas families
Some of our Natomas families are experiencing extreme financial hardship and are having a tough time providing permanent shelter, enough food, and basic needs for their families. Please consider donating to the Natomas Schools Foundation GoFundMe campaign to help these families during this season of giving. To donate or learn more about this campaign, click here.
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Holiday Toy Drive extended through December 8
Great news! We extended our Holiday Toy Drive through December 8! Bring joy to hundreds of homeless, foster and other local children this holiday season by helping NUSD provide toys. Drop off new unwrapped toys now through December 8 at any of the following:
- Any NUSD school
- Education Center, 1901 Arena Blvd.
- Joey’s Food Locker, 3301 Fong Ranch Rd. (December 6)
Together we can make a difference. For donation hours and locations, click here.
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Thanksgiving comes early for families in need at Joey's Food Locker
With generous support from the Student Services and Support department, social workers, Natomas High School staff, Board Members and other NUSD staff, Joey's Food Locker provided Thanksgiving meals to over 3,200 Natomas families, which included over 850 turkeys.
Over October and November, Joey's Food Locker collected monetary donations and non-perishable food to give back to families who live in Natomas. In addition to turkey, the food locker collected groceries ranging from stuffing, gravy, canned corn, green beans and instant mashed potatoes.
Thanks to the support of our community, every family who participated in the turkey drive at Joey's Food Locker received a turkey along with generous portions of stuffing, vegetables and gravy to complete their Thanksgiving meal.
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Urgent Care Now Natomas is open to the community
Basic health care is available by appointment for Natomas families and staff between 7 a.m. and 7 p.m. every Monday and Friday at Urgent Care Now - Natomas, located at 1931 Arena Blvd. Services include:
Physicals
Sports physicals
TB tests
Flu shots
Illness (strep, ear infections, respiratory infections, etc.)
Injury (sprained ankle, stitches, etc.)
Basic prenatal care (no high-risk)
Covid testing and vaccines
Immunizations
To make an appointment, click here.
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Joey's Food Locker has new hours
We wanted to remind you of the slight change to the Joey’s Food Locker hours. Joey’s Food Locker will now open at 4 p.m. and close at 5:30 p.m. to better accommodate the Natomas families in need. You may visit Joey’s Food Locker every Friday from 4-5:30 p.m. if you need help feeding your family. Joey’s Food Locker is located at Natomas High School, 3301 Fong Ranch Road (near the tennis courts). Please note that Joey’s Food Locker will be closed on Dec. 24 during the winter recess. It will reopen to serve families during the winter recess on Thursday, Dec. 30, from 4-5:30 p.m.
If you are interested in donating to the food locker, please click here for more information.
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Natomas Unified Board chooses a map to transition to By-Trustee Areas
The Natomas Unified School District Board of Trustees approved Map F at the November 17, board meeting as part of the district’s transition from At-Large elections to By-Trustee area elections beginning with the November 2022 election. After significant stakeholder engagement, well beyond what is required by law, and also considering input from the community, Trustees voted 5-0 to approve and recommend the adoption of Map F, which can be viewed here.
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We’re hiring parents for substitute and part-time positions
Are you a parent of a child who attends a Natomas Unified school? We are looking for parents like you to serve as a substitute staff member! Positions include playground assistants, instructional assistants, substitute teachers, and clerical staff. These positions are temporary, paid positions to help support our students and school community. Interested candidates are encouraged to visit our website or EdJoin.org for more information.
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Upcoming Parent University Workshops
Parent University is pleased to offer the following parent workshops in December. Topics/dates are as follows:
- Wednesday, Dec. 8: Adoptive Parent Support Group
- Wednesday, Dec. 8: Academic Workshops
- Thursday, Dec. 9: LGBTQ+ Best Practices and Protections in Public Education
- Tuesday, Dec. 14: Behavior Support in the Home
- Wednesday, Dec. 15: At Home Verbal Intervention Strategies
Save the date for 'Diverse Conversations' scheduled in January
- Tuesday, Jan. 25: Hispanic/Latinx
- Wednesday, Jan. 26: Black/African American
- Thursday, Jan. 27: Asian
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Open a new ScholarShare 529 College Savings Plan Account with $50 and receive a $50 Target GiftCard
ScholarShare 529, California’s official college savings plan, understands that just getting started saving for college can be the hardest part. So, during this holiday season, they are offering a terrific incentive. From December 8-12, 2021, when you open a new ScholarShare 529 account with $50 and sign up for recurring contributions of at least $25 per month for six months, you will receive a $50 Target GiftCard.
It’s the perfect opportunity to begin your child’s journey to higher education. ScholarShare 529 is flexible, affordable and comes with a wide variety of investment portfolios. Plus, there are low fees and tax-free qualified withdrawals for use at most colleges, universities and trade schools.
There’s never been a better time to open a 529 college savings plan. To get started or to learn more, click here.
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and follow us on Twitter & Instagram
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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