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Message from Superintendent Almendarez regarding Coronavirus

We understand this may be a source of concern for our community. We want to reassure you that SAUSD has measures in place to monitor for this illness and protect our students. Please read the following important information.

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Yale Street Homeless Shelter Community Meeting

The meeting will take place Thursday, January 23, 2020 at 6-8:00 p.m. at Godinez Fundamental High School (Theatre) located at 3002 Centennial Road, Santa Ana, CA 92704.

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6th Annual School Choice Fair

Come and learn about the variety of programs offered at SAUSD schools during the 6th Annual School Choice Fair from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, February 1, 2020 at MainPlace Mall. Schools and departments from across the District will provide information on our award-winning campuses and our wide selection of programs, including STEM, early learning, dual language, Speech & Debate, and Visual and Performing Arts, in addition to our 35 career pathways, nationally ranked culinary program, and more.

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Meet and Greet for Newly Appointed SAUSD Superintendent Jerry Almendarez

A Meet and Greet for SAUSD's newly appointed Superintendent, Jerry Almendarez, will take place Wednesday, February 5, 2020 (3:30-5:30 p.m.) at Villa Fundamental Intermediate School.

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8 SAUSD Students Complete Internships at NASA’s Jet Propulsion Laboratory

Student interns are at JPL an average of 40 hours each week for a total of eight weeks. Industry and community partners will present $4,000 scholarships to each student for their internship at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory during the summer.

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Santa Ana Unified School District Student from Lathrop Intermediate School Wins ‘Go Safely California’ Art Contest

The Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education on January 14, 2020 recognized Jackelyn Murillo, a student at Lathrop Intermediate School, for winning third place in the eighth grade category for the statewide Go Safely California Art poster contest.

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Video: High School Ambassadors Deliver Reports to Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education, January 14, 2020

SAUSD High School Ambassadors Graciela Gomez (Godinez Fundamental High School), Joseph Acevedo (Santa Ana High School), and Valeria Perez (Santa Ana Valley High School) delivered reports to the Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education this week. Click here to watch.

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Kellie O’Neill Named Santa Ana Unified School District Certificated Employee of the Month for January 2020

“It is an honor to work with Mrs. O’Neill. Her dedication and love for the students inspires all who come in contact with her to strive to be a better teacher and person. I cannot think of someone more deserving to receive this acknowledgement,” said Bertha Benavides, principal of Willard Intermediate School.

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Altalagi Dougan Named Santa Ana Unified School District Classified Employee of the Month for January 2020

“Her demeanor is calm and loving which helps her connect with her students and staff. She always goes the extra mile to help her assigned teacher with discipline issues, academic instruction and organizing any field trips or events in the classroom,” said Bertha Benavides, principal of Willard Intermediate School.

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Notice of Cancellation of Special Board Meeting

Please take notice that that the Regular Board Meeting of the Board of Education of the Santa Ana Unified School District scheduled for Saturday, January 18, 2019, has been cancelled.

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Santa Ana High School Band Director Victor de los Santos Named Finalist for Grammy Music Educator Award, for Third Consecutive Year

The annual Music Educator Award recognizes teachers who have made a significant and lasting contribution to the field of music education and who demonstrate a commitment to the broader cause of maintaining music education in schools.

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Support Annual Caring Educators Nourishing All (CENA) Event

Please consider giving a donation to help bring joy to many Santa Ana families. Last year alone, we were able to provide a warm holiday meal to more than 2,500 people, and on December 24, 2019, we will continue this tradition at Valley High School, located at 1801 S. Greenville St. To learn more on how you can support this truly worthy endeavor, please click HERE.

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Winter Break - No School; District Offices Closed: December 23, 2019 – January 3, 2020

Classes will resume and the District Office will reopen at 7:30 a.m. on January 6, 2020.

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Dedication Ceremony: W. H. Spurgeon Administrative Office

Join the Santa Ana Unified School District on January 22, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. for the dedication ceremony of the W. H. Spurgeon Administrative Center.

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Manuel Martinez III Named Santa Ana Unified School District Classified Employee of the Month for December 2019

"Behind the clean, safe, and orderly school operation at Fremont Elementary is this excellent and professional employee, Mr. Martinez, who everyone calls Mr. Manny. He is our plant custodian who has developed an organized and efficient work flow that has been of tremendous service to our school site for over 20 years," said Mary Troup, principal of Fremont Elementary.

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Leah Wellikson Named Santa Ana Unified School District Certificated Employee of the Month for December 2019

"Mrs. Wellikson began teaching at our school over 20 years ago and has been a positive and caring influence for hundreds of students in the community as well as a constant resource for their families. With her ready smile and approachable spirit, she communicates her dedication to building connections with all of them," said Mary Troup, principal of Fremont Elementary.

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Carver Elementary School P2P Ribbon Cutting Ceremony: January 15, 2020

Join the Santa Ana Unified School District on January 15, 2020 at 3:30 p.m. to celebrate the new classroom facilities at Carver Elementary School.

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New Video: Santa Ana Unified School District Expands Mariachi Programs Districtwide

SAUSD has recently expanded its mariachi programs to 10 schools districtwide. Click here to learn more about them and how students can get involved at the elementary, intermediate and high school levels.

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Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education Recognizes Rosalina Espinoza, Certificated Employee of the Month for November 2019

'Rosie takes great pride in advocating for our English Learners and oversees our "mentor” program for English Learners,' said Jonathan Swanson, Ed.D., Principal at Century High School.

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Santa Ana Unified School District Board of Education Recognizes Marisela Najera, Classified Employee of the Month for November 2019

'Marisela is responsible, loves her job, and gives 110% every day. She provides excellent customer service for all students, parents, and visitors,' said Jonathan Swanson, Ed.D., Principal at Century High School.

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