Celebrating Asian American and Pacific Islander
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你好! Kamusta! Xin chào! Talofa! These are ways to say hello in Chinese, Filipino, Vietnamese and Samoan — some of the primary languages spoken by Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) students and families in the San Francisco Unified School District. This month in May, we recognize AAPI Heritage Month to honor and uplift the many important contributions of Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders who are essential to San Francisco’s history, present and future. In SFUSD, we honor our AAPI communities each day. Many of our schools offer Asian language programs and clubs for AAPI communities.
We are also celebrating Teacher Appreciation Week this week, though we believe in celebrating our teachers all year long! We appreciate all that our educators do to support the growth and development of our students. We encourage you to share your stories about your children’s favorite SFUSD teachers on social media and use the hashtag #ThankATeacher!
Please keep reading this month’s newsletter for other important updates and information.
In community,
Dr. Wayne
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RESOURCE ALIGNMENT INITIATIVE |
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As SFUSD plans for school mergers, co-locations, and closures in the 2025-26 school year, multiple phases of community engagement will take place to ensure the community’s voices are included.
The second phase of outreach has just concluded with a virtual town hall, eight in-person community sessions, and an online survey. Thank you to everyone who provided their input!
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2024 GENERAL OBLIGATION BOND |
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SFUSD is preparing to introduce a general obligation bond to the SF Board of Education for consideration and placement on the Nov. 5, 2024 ballot. A recent report from the SFUSD Facilities Division identified significant building improvement needs in schools across the district.
The bond will provide SFUSD schools with funds to address critical facilities improvements and are the only source for the school district to make these necessary capital upgrades. Read the press release or visit the 2024 General Obligation Bond website. |
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Teacher Appreciation Week
May 6-10 is Teacher Appreciation Week! We celebrate the teachers in San Francisco public schools this week and all year long. Share more about your favorite SFUSD teachers with #ThankATeacher.
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National School Principals' Day
National School Principals' Day was celebrated on May 1 and recognizes the importance of principals and all the work they do for the betterment of our school communities.
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Asian American and Pacific Islander Heritage Month
May is Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month! Find out how SFUSD celebrates the AAPI community and check out some learning resources. |
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Jewish American Heritage Month
Join us in celebrating the culture, traditions, and the contributions of Jewish Americans during Jewish American Heritage Month in May and year round! |
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School Lunch Hero Day
May 3 was School Lunch Hero Day! It’s a great opportunity to celebrate the dining staff at your school, whether you have one dining staff member or a whole team. Join us in saying “Thank you!” to all our dining staff and cafeteria monitors. |
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High School Graduation Ceremonies
The 2024 high school graduation ceremony schedule has been released. Find out when and where your high school will hold its graduation ceremony. |
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SFUSD Summer Literacy Fair
Explore literacy resources and help improve your PK-5 grader’s reading over the summer on May 18 and June 1. Pick up a free summer reading book, take part in literacy activities and games, and more! |
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SFUSD Continues Serious Budget Corrective Actions
SFUSD has been taking, and continues to take, serious corrective actions on its budget to address ongoing fiscal challenges.
The SF Board of Education held a special meeting for May 7 to discuss the budget and the district's stabilization plan. The Board will also launch an Ad Hoc Committee on Fiscal and Operational Health to oversee SFUSD's corrective actions. |
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Summer Programs and Opportunities
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San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) Summer Stride
Join SFPL in Summer Stride, the library's annual summer learning, reading, and exploration program! Earn a tote bag by reading or listening to books and participating in library activities. Teens can also join the Summer Youth Volunteer program. |
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Bike and Roll to School Week
Students throughout the district celebrated healthy, fun ways to get to school on bikes, scooters, skateboards, and wheelchairs for Bike & Roll to School Week (April 29 to May 3). Learn more about Safe Routes to School.
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Stay Connected with the Family Announcement Bulletin
Get the latest announcements from SFUSD and other community organizations through our weekly Family Announcements Bulletin (FAB). Families automatically receive FAB every week unless you unsubscribe. If you need to subscribe, sign up at the link below.
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Memorial Day
All SFUSD schools and early education sites will be closed on Friday, May 24 and Monday, May 27 in observance of Memorial Day. SFUSD offices will remain open on May 24 and will be closed on May 27 for the holiday.
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Last Day of School
The last day of school will be Tuesday, June 4.
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Photo credit: KPIX/CBS News Bay Area |
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Author event at Spring Valley
Author Traci Huahn reads her new book "Mamie Tape Fights to Go to School" to students at Spring Valley Science Elementary School as part of AAPI Heritage Month.
Watch the story on KPIX
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It's the Principal
We often hear about teacher shortages, and how hard it is to be a teacher, but there's another key figure in schools that is also critical: the principal. What’s it like to be a principal?
Read the story on KALW
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Student and Family Services Division |
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Expulsions/Suspensions
Student Attendance Review Board
Records Requests |
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Transcript & Work Permit Office |
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Student transcripts
Work Permits
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Student Nutrition Services |
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Breakfast + Lunch program
Free/reduced lunch applications
Pandemic EBT
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Transportation for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
General Education busing
Transportation bus service for paid, athletic, and art program trips
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Student enrollment
Language assessments
Address change
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Don’t see what you’re looking for and need assistance? Contact Student Family School Resource Link
Call 415-340-1716 * or email sflink@sfusd.edu or see the Contact Us page
*Hours of operation for the phone are Monday through Friday from 9 a.m.-3 p.m. (Closed from 12 p.m - 1 p.m every day). Phones will also be closed on school holidays. Callers can leave a voicemail at all hours. |
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