Sacramento City Unified School District

Please be careful out there!

With the National Weather Service issuing an excessive heat warning for the coming days, the City of Sacramento is activating cooling centers to help residents cope with the high temperatures. Learn more at https://wp.me/p3ZwPQ-4FO

An Excessive Heat Warning begins Friday for the entire Sacramento Valley. This will increase the threat for heat related illnesses. Take precautions! Call 2-1-1 for cooling center locations near you. Limit activities in the hottest part of the day and be sure to drink plenty of cool water to stay hydrated.

The COVID-19 vaccine protects everyone around you! Let’s have a safe and fun summer. Everyone 12+ can get vaccinated! Our next event is on 7/13 at C.K. McClatchy High School. Learn more: https://www.scusd.edu/vaccinations

Congratulations to all our student athletes who were recognized for The Sacramento Bee's All-Metro Basketball Honors. Congrats to Tyree Gill, Isaiah Griffin and Omari Nesbit from Luther Burbank HS; Leo Wagner from West Campus HS; and Imani Felix, Mia Waki and Saray White from C.K. McClatchy HS. Learn more at https://www.sacbee.com/article252157023.html.

In response to recently reported use of racist language by a teacher at Kit Carson Middle School, the Sacramento City Unified School District Board issued the following statement. While the statement represents the view of the entire Board, the statement may be attributed to Board President Christina Pritchett: The Sacramento City Unified School Board was horrified to learn that a teacher at a school in our district used racist language in the classroom. Our Board condemns r...acism and the use of racist language in the strongest terms. Racism, racist behaviors, and racist language are unacceptable, and will not be tolerated in the Sacramento City Unified School District. We affirm the right of all students to get an education free of racism. Our Board has directed the Sac City Unified staff to act quickly to fully investigate this incident and to take appropriate action to address the situation. Sacramento is one of the most diverse cities in the nation, and the Sacramento City Unified School District student population reflects this wonderful diversity. We want each student to receive an education that helps them reach their full potential by nurturing their academic, social, and emotional growth. The use of racist language by a teacher does the opposite. No student should be subjected to this unacceptable language, and we encourage students and families impacted by this incident to contact Sac City Unified’s Student Support Services. It is imperative that teachers who perform their duties within Sac City Unified classrooms provide and champion safe and nurturing spaces for all students that cultivate a culture of care, compassion, understanding, and belonging for all. Our Board is redoubling our commitment to anti-racism policies, and to further lean into our guiding principle of Equity and Access so that all Sac City Unified students are given an equal opportunity to graduate with the greatest number of postsecondary choices from the widest array of options. https://www.scusd.edu/pr-070621

Apply for a Cien Amigos Education Fund - IME Scholarship // The Cien Amigos Education Fund and the Consulate General of Mexico in Sacramento, with the support of the Institute for Mexicans Abroad (IME), are pleased to announce the Cien Amigos IME Scholarship Fund to encourage the educational success of Mexican-origin students in California. The deadline to apply is July 15, 2021. Learn more at https://cienamigosimebecas.org/

Please watch this video message from Superintendent Jorge Aguilar on adopting a pro-student, pro-collaboration stance to improve the future of Sac City Unified and fulfill the vision of equity access and social justice for all students.

Have a happy and safe 4th of July holiday! // Summer celebrations typically include large gatherings, crowds, and travel that may put people at increased risk for COVID-19. See tips and resources on how to have happy and healthy gatherings this holiday weekend at https://www.scusd.edu//have-happy-and-safe-4th-july-holiday

Congratulations to John F. Kennedy High School's Brian Lewis for being named Sacramento Bee Coach of the Year for All-Metro football. We also want to congratulate student athletes who were recognized for specialties in the sport. Congrats to Wide Receivers Xavier Calvin and Kywan Cook from John F. Kennedy HS; Offensive Lineman Manny Antwi from John F. Kennedy HS, and Defensive Backs Xzavier Sablan from John F. Kennedy HS and Curly Washington from Luther Burbank HS. Learn more at https://www.sacbee.com/sp/high-school/article251846523.html

Congratulations to C.K. McClatchy High School's Malcolm Moore for being named Sacramento Bee Player of the Year for All-Metro baseball. We also want to congratulate other student athletes who were recognized for specialties in the sport. Infielders Isaac Ortega from McClatchy HS and Zack Wood John F. Kennedy HS; Pitchers Gabe Henderson from McClatchy HS and Gavin Wilhelm-Smith from West Campus HS; and Utility players Anthony Lopez and Ben Silva from McClatchy HS, Sterling Fields from Hiram Johnson HS and Tyler Wong from West Campus HS. Learn more at https://www.sacbee.com/.../high-school/article251955628.html

4th of July Reminder // All legal fireworks in CA are called Safe and Sane Fireworks and must bear the State Fire Marshal’s seal. Any firework that goes up in the air or explodes is illegal and dangerous. To report illegal sale and usage in Sacramento call (916) 808-5471 or use the Nail ‘Em App. Learn more at https://bit.ly/3h63Ghl

Register for the Coping Through Creativity: Mental Health Through the Artist's Lens webinar on December 14th from 4:00-6:00pm. This webinar will be an interactive conversation with three award-winning filmmakers who are using film to expand the conversation about mental health. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/coping-through-creativity-ment

Solomon’s Delicatessen is collecting used acoustic and electric guitars in ANY condition to be refurbished by the Library of Musiclandria and donated to Sac City Unified schools! Drop off any used guitar at Solomon’s Delicatessen (730 K Street) from 9am-3pm through December 20th.

Happy Friday, SCUSD! Join Amanda from @SCUSDRosemont HS for SCUSD's Weekly News Update for this week ending December 4! Learn about... *Protecting $$ for students by completing an LCFF app *Return to Play plan *COVID-19 testing... *Health and Safety Guidelines See more

Join Sacramento State University Admissions Counselor Javier Gutierrez today (11/10) at 3:00pm for an admission presentation to help students with their college application. To join the presentation visit https://csus.zoom.us/j/94828524378. For additional information, please contact Javier Gutierrez at [email protected].

CA has issued a Regional Stay at Home order to stop the surge of #COVID19 cases & prevent a strain on our health care system. This action will help protect crit...ical care for patients. Let’s all do our part. Wear a mask. Don’t gather. Physically Distance. Stay home. For more info: covid19.ca.gov

Check it out! This Month’s Student Advisory Council (SAC) Exclusive Newsletter is available to download. https://www.scusd.edu//check-it-out-months-sac-exclusive-n

View this update from Superintendent Aguilar about Governor Newsom's announcement of stricter COVID-19 health standards for the the Sacramento region and what that means for Sacramento City Unified Schools.

Attention Sacramento City Unified Families, SCUSD’s Nutrition Services Department has adjusted its meal services schedule to accommodate the upcoming Veterans Day Holiday on November 11. There will be no curbside meal distribution on Wednesday, November 11. ... Children will receive additional meals on Monday, November 9, to ensure we meet their nutritional needs. For more information regarding our monthly menu and schedule, please click here:https://www.scusd.edu//meal-distribution-schedule-veterans

Join us for a community recruitment meeting for our African American Advisory Board on November 10, 2020 from 6:00-7:30pm. Learn more at https://www.scusd.edu//save-date-community-recruitment-mee

Today is #WorldDisabilityDay a day where we celebrate the different abilities of all students...and we've got some big news! Today we are proud to announce that SCUSD's Chief Academic Officer Christine Baeta will be honored as a 2020 Everyday Champion by the National Center for Learning Disabilities NCLD! This award honors those who have gone #AboveandBeyond4LD to support students with learning disabilities and attention issues during this pandemic. The pandemic has made lea...rning difficult for the 1 in 5 children with learning disabilities and attention issues. The National Center for Learning Disabilities is honoring those going #AboveandBeyond4LD with the Everyday Champion Award. Everyday champions are educators, administrators, and parents/caregivers who are supporting these students to make sure they succeed during virtual learning. Learn more below! See more

Attention!!! Deadline Extended for the School Funding Application. Learn more here: https://www.scusd.edu//attention-deadline-extended-school-

Please take a moment to watch our Weekly News Segment. We bring you information regarding our Free Flu Clinic Event, COVID-19 Testing for Teachers/Staff, Turn Sacramento Orange Reminder, and details on how to watch our next Board Meeting. Our host this week is Sutter Middle School student, Miriya Yeung. We hope you enjoy our weekly segment and have a great weekend! https://youtu.be/MWtEknqRCSM

We know that many members of our community celebrate fall holidays. With that in mind, we ask that families be safe and take steps to reduce the spread of COVID-19. Learn more here https://www.scusd.edu/e-connec/celebrations-during-covid-19

Reminder! Next week, Health Net is hosting another free flu clinic for the community. The clinic will take place Wednesday, November 4, from 10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Click https://tinyurl.com/SacUSDFlu2020 to save your space!

REMINDER! Today is the LAST DAY to complete this form. Please fill this out for each student by 7:45 PM today! SCUSD Families: Please complete the form at the below link to provide us with information about your student’s preference for returning to school. This form should be completed for each student. The form will close on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 7:45 p.m. ... While this will help us with the planning process, your answer for your student’s preferred return option will not be treated as a final decision as we continue to discuss any negotiable effects of reopening with our labor partners. We encourage our community to watch our Board of Education meeting on November 5, where we will discuss continued planning for reopening our school sites. See more

Join us at 11:30am today (10/29) for the Central Kitchen Flag Raising Ceremony. The livestream will be available at https://www.scusd.edu/102920-pc

Attention Families! Please complete our Return Together Options Form While the county’s case and positivity rates have improved and maintained "red" status, Sac City Unified is not yet ready to announce a reopening date. We continue to gain feedback from our community on reopening plans. SCUSD Families: Please complete the form at the below link to provide us with information about your student’s preference for returning to school. This form should be completed for each stude...nt. The form will close on Friday, October 30, 2020 at 7:45 p.m. While this will help us with the planning process, your answer for your student’s preferred return option will not be treated as a final decision as we continue to discuss any negotiable effects of reopening with our labor partners. We encourage our community to watch our Board of Education meeting on November 5, where we will discuss continued planning for reopening our school sites. https://www.scusd.edu/e-connec/return-together-options-form

Please take a moment to watch our Weekly News Segment. We have included information regarding Bullying Prevention, and College Eligibility Packets for SCUSD seniors. Our host this week is Sutter Middle School student, Steve Williams. We hope you enjoy our weekly segment and have a great weekend!

Sacramento County is providing all teachers and school site staff access to dedicated, no-cost COVID-19 testing. This program is an important factor in being able to help to ensure COVID-19 cases are isolated to prevent outbreaks. For the full list of testing sites and frequently asked questions about the testing, please visit https://returntogether.scusd.edu/covid-19-testing-sites-sta

Join our SEL team for Mindful Mondays every Monday (except for holidays) from 11:30-11:45am through June 7th. Take a pause to focus on Self-Care by joining your friends, colleagues and community to practice Mindfulness together. Learn more at https://www.scusd.edu/mindfulmondays