SAUSD IMPORTANT UPDATE
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July 31st, 2020 Santa Ana Unified School District will resume instruction on Aug. 17th.
We will begin the 2020-2021 school year using a full distance learning model for the safety of our school community. SAUSD will continue to collaborate with the community during this time to ensure the safety, academic, and social-emotional needs of students are addressed.
We will also work to provide free meals at individual school sites. To learn more about our Back to School plans, please read this message from Superintendent Almendarez shared below:
We will begin the 2020-2021 school year using a full distance learning model for the safety of our school community. SAUSD will continue to collaborate with the community during this time to ensure the safety, academic, and social-emotional needs of students are addressed.
We will also work to provide free meals at individual school sites. To learn more about our Back to School plans, please read this message from Superintendent Almendarez shared below:
SAUSD PRESS RELEASE - July 14th, 2020
FALL 2020 TO START WITH DISTANCE (VIRTUAL) LEARNING
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LETTER ABOUT SCHOOL CLOSURES
Updated Wednesday, April 15th, 2020
Dear Santa Ana Unified School District Community,
Out of concern for public safety during the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares have recommended that school districts cancel on-campus student attendance through the end of the academic year and focus on distance learning. As a result of this guidance, and with the health of our stakeholders in mind, we are canceling on-campus instruction through May 28, 2020, the end of the 2019-20 academic year. We will, however, continue to offer both online and printed learning resources during these closures to ensure that all students have the opportunity to engage in meaningful learning. We are also canceling all end-of-the-year activities, including high school commencement ceremonies, for the safety of all involved. We know this is a special time of year for our seniors, and are examining alternate ways to commemorate this educational milestone. Although our campuses are temporarily closed, we remain committed to serving and engaging with our students and our community during this time.
On behalf of the Board of Education, I would like to thank you for your continued support, trust, and patience. We are staying abreast of health recommendations being made by state, local and national agencies and will update you on any that may impact the SAUSD community. At this time, we are evaluating opportunities for potential summer school programs. Please be sure to connect with your child’s teacher and school, and follow SAUSD on social media, to receive important updates as we move forward.
I truly believe that, by being united and continuing to work together for the benefit of our scholars, we can emerge from this situation stronger than ever before.
Sincerely,
Jerry Almendarez
Superintendent of Schools
Estimada comunidad del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana,
Debido a la preocupación por la seguridad pública durante el brote del COVID-19, el Gobernador Gavin Newsom, el Superintendente Estatal de Enseñanza Pública Tony Thurmond y el Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado de Orange Dr. Al Mijares han recomendado que los distritos escolares cancelen la asistencia estudiantil al plantel hasta el fin del año académico y se enfoquen en aprendizaje a distancia. Como resultado de esta guía, y con la salud de nuestros colaboradores en mente, estamos cancelando la enseñanza en el plantel hasta el 28 de mayo del 2020, que es el fin del año académico 2019-20. Sin embargo, continuaremos ofreciendo recursos de aprendizaje en línea e impresos durante este cierre, para que todos los alumnos tengan la oportunidad de participar en aprendizaje significativo. También estamos cancelando todas las actividades de fin de año, incluyendo las ceremonias de graduación de preparatoria, por la seguridad de todos. Sabemos que este es un momento especial para nuestros graduandos, y estamos examinando alternativas para conmemorar este hito educativo. Aunque nuestros planteles están cerrados temporalmente, continuamos comprometidos a servir y conectar con nuestros alumnos y nuestra comunidad durante este tiempo.
En nombre de la Mesa Directiva, les agradezco por su confianza, paciencia y apoyo continuos. Nos mantenemos al tanto de las recomendaciones de salud de las agencias estatales, locales y nacionales, y les informaremos sobre cualquiera que pueda afectar a la comunidad de SAUSD.
En este momento, estamos evaluando oportunidades para programas potenciales de escuela de verano. Por favor comuníquese con el maestro/a y la escuela de su hijo/a, y siga a SAUSD en los medios sociales, para recibir información actualizada importante en el futuro.
Realmente creo que, al estar unidos y continuar colaborando para el beneficio de nuestros alumnos, podemos salir de esta situación más fuertes que nunca.
Atentamente,
Jerry Almendarez
Superintendente de Escuelas
Dear Santa Ana Unified School District Community,
Out of concern for public safety during the COVID-19 outbreak, Governor Gavin Newsom, State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tony Thurmond and Orange County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Al Mijares have recommended that school districts cancel on-campus student attendance through the end of the academic year and focus on distance learning. As a result of this guidance, and with the health of our stakeholders in mind, we are canceling on-campus instruction through May 28, 2020, the end of the 2019-20 academic year. We will, however, continue to offer both online and printed learning resources during these closures to ensure that all students have the opportunity to engage in meaningful learning. We are also canceling all end-of-the-year activities, including high school commencement ceremonies, for the safety of all involved. We know this is a special time of year for our seniors, and are examining alternate ways to commemorate this educational milestone. Although our campuses are temporarily closed, we remain committed to serving and engaging with our students and our community during this time.
- We’re serving free, healthy meals to all children three times a week at 13 select school sites. For a schedule, visit www.sausd.us/coronavirus. • We’ve compiled printed and digital supplementary learning enrichment packets for students in grades PreK-12. To download them, visit www.sausd.us/studentportal.
- We’re vetting information on food pantries, Wi-Fi plans and more as a help to our community. Visit www.sausd.us/covid19resources or call (714) 558-5677 to connect.
- We’ve created a hotline to provide our scholars with mental health resources and telephone counseling. Students may call 657-290-9527 for assistance.
On behalf of the Board of Education, I would like to thank you for your continued support, trust, and patience. We are staying abreast of health recommendations being made by state, local and national agencies and will update you on any that may impact the SAUSD community. At this time, we are evaluating opportunities for potential summer school programs. Please be sure to connect with your child’s teacher and school, and follow SAUSD on social media, to receive important updates as we move forward.
I truly believe that, by being united and continuing to work together for the benefit of our scholars, we can emerge from this situation stronger than ever before.
Sincerely,
Jerry Almendarez
Superintendent of Schools
Estimada comunidad del Distrito Escolar Unificado de Santa Ana,
Debido a la preocupación por la seguridad pública durante el brote del COVID-19, el Gobernador Gavin Newsom, el Superintendente Estatal de Enseñanza Pública Tony Thurmond y el Superintendente de Escuelas del Condado de Orange Dr. Al Mijares han recomendado que los distritos escolares cancelen la asistencia estudiantil al plantel hasta el fin del año académico y se enfoquen en aprendizaje a distancia. Como resultado de esta guía, y con la salud de nuestros colaboradores en mente, estamos cancelando la enseñanza en el plantel hasta el 28 de mayo del 2020, que es el fin del año académico 2019-20. Sin embargo, continuaremos ofreciendo recursos de aprendizaje en línea e impresos durante este cierre, para que todos los alumnos tengan la oportunidad de participar en aprendizaje significativo. También estamos cancelando todas las actividades de fin de año, incluyendo las ceremonias de graduación de preparatoria, por la seguridad de todos. Sabemos que este es un momento especial para nuestros graduandos, y estamos examinando alternativas para conmemorar este hito educativo. Aunque nuestros planteles están cerrados temporalmente, continuamos comprometidos a servir y conectar con nuestros alumnos y nuestra comunidad durante este tiempo.
- Estamos sirviendo alimentos gratuitos y saludables a todos los niños tres veces por semana en 13 escuelas selectas. Para el itinerario, visite www.sausd.us/coronavirus.
- Hemos recopilado paquetes educativos suplementarios impresos y digitales para los alumnos de Pre Kínder a 12º grado. Para descargarlos, visite www.sausd.us/studentportal.
- Estamos investigando información sobre despensas de alimentos, planes de Wi-Fi y más para ayudar a nuestra comunidad. Visite www.sausd.us/covid19resources o llame al (714) 558-5677 para conectarse.
- Hemos creado una línea directa para brindar a nuestros alumnos recursos de salud mental y consejería telefónica. Los alumnos pueden llamar al 657-290-9527 para recibir ayuda.
En nombre de la Mesa Directiva, les agradezco por su confianza, paciencia y apoyo continuos. Nos mantenemos al tanto de las recomendaciones de salud de las agencias estatales, locales y nacionales, y les informaremos sobre cualquiera que pueda afectar a la comunidad de SAUSD.
En este momento, estamos evaluando oportunidades para programas potenciales de escuela de verano. Por favor comuníquese con el maestro/a y la escuela de su hijo/a, y siga a SAUSD en los medios sociales, para recibir información actualizada importante en el futuro.
Realmente creo que, al estar unidos y continuar colaborando para el beneficio de nuestros alumnos, podemos salir de esta situación más fuertes que nunca.
Atentamente,
Jerry Almendarez
Superintendente de Escuelas
