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photo: John O'Connell High School
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This week we celebrated Inclusive Schools Week. We hope you had the opportunity to learn more about inclusivity in your classrooms or through the 2021 Inclusion Resource Guide, and maybe even built yourself a Peace Corner. Perhaps you took part in virtual events or got to submit a creative piece for the Online Inclusive Arts Showcase. If you didn't, no worries! Every day is a good day to learn more about disabilities and the intersection of disabilities with other categories of identity, like race, gender, class, cultural heritage, language preference and other differences. Education and awareness can be powerful tools to bridge across these differences and enable us to find our voices and be appreciated for our unique selves.
We're almost at the halfway point of the school year! Winter Recess is from December 20 to December 31 and classes resume on Monday, January 3, 2022. We hope you have a chance to rest and spend time doing something you love.
See you in 2022!
SFUSD is happy to bring you resources, information, and news every month through the High School Student Newsletter. Read all of the past issues on SFUSD.edu. Please reach out with your input at newsline@sfusd.edu if you have any suggestions or comments about the SFUSD High School Student Newsletter –– we welcome your ideas.
In Community,
Karen at SFUSD Student News
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FIND WHAT YOU NEED
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A Message from SFUSD Superintendent Dr. Matthews and the Office of Equity
"We are reaching out to share our thoughts about recent advocacy on the part of students to raise awareness about sexual harassment and assault. Our hope is to increase education and awareness about the reporting processes, and to be transparent about the limitations we may have given the scope of our oversight. We want to outline the steps that the District is taking to continue to prioritize responding to this issue."
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Know Your Rights: Nondiscrimination Policy
The Board of Education desires to provide a safe school environment that allows all students equal access and opportunities in the District's academic and other educational support programs, services, and activities. |
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Congratulations to the 2021 Willie Mays Scholars!
Four SFUSD students are part of the inaugural class of Willie Mays Scholars:
- Ariana Cade, Lowell High School
- Ryan Coleman, Mission High School
- Jermaine Fulgham, Mission High School (pictured)
- Jazmine Keel, Mission High School
The Willie Mays Scholarship makes college aspirations come true for San Francisco’s Black youth and empowers them to pursue their goals to achieve success in high school, college and beyond.
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Meet Mission High Alum, Damaris Bonner
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Damaris joined CUESA this summer as the Education Coordinator for the Foodwise Kids and Families program. Read more about her and learn more about a similar program for high school students - Foodwise Teens.
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SF State Vaccine Scholarship Winners
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Congratulations to the SFUSD students who received one of SF State's vaccine scholarships! Learn more about the program and how one student celebrated.
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Holiday Grab and Go Meals
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Free Grab & Go Meals are available for children 18 and younger in San Francisco during the Winter Recess. Pick up 10 days of meals on December 21 from 2PM - 4PM. |
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San Francisco Public Library's (SFPL) T(w)een Winter Read
Track your reading, listening or crafting time on Beanstack for a chance to win prizes. Complete a 300-word book or craft review on Beanstack for a chance to win a $100 deposit into a K2C or ScholarShare account. A new winner will be chosen every week. And new this year for all participants, in partnership with The Museum of Craft and Design, pick up a MakeArt kit from participating Library locations. Then craft along with SFPL's virtual event as museum educators do a step-by-step tutorial on YouTube that you can pause and restart whenever you like.
December 1, 2021 - January 9, 2022
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Office of Economic & Workforce Development Job Training and Resource Fair
Learn about and get resources for free and paid job training opportunities in Construction, Healthcare, Hospitality, Technology, and other emerging industries; paid internships for youth and young adults (ages 13-24); resume and interview tips; and applying for employment with the City and County of San Francisco. Make sure to register and call 415-701-4817 or email workforce.connection@sfgov.org if you have questions.
December 14, 1PM - 5PM, San Francisco City Hall North Light Court
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College Track
College Track is recruiting 9th and 10th students from low-income households who will become the first in their family to graduate from college. This free 10-year program will support students from 9th grade to college graduation and includes tutoring, group coaching for life skills, and access to scholarship opportunities and exclusive internships. Submit an interest form to have a staff member reach out or apply directly for Spring 2022. |
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San Francisco State University: Update for Seniors
For the fall 2022 admission cycle, SF State has extended the priority deadline for impacted majors to December 15, while the final deadline for non-impacted majors will remain December 30. Please note that these deadlines are for SF State only. To learn more about admissions to SF State, RSVP and attend these events:
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Learn About Cal Maritime
Did you know that one of our local CSU campuses, Cal Maritime, is one of the best CSUs at graduating students in 4-5 years? If you are interested in hands-on learning - Engineering, Global Studies, Business, or Oceanography - consider this hidden gem of a CSU, located near SF in Vallejo. You can even earn a license to drive a large ship! The small size of the campus makes it feel like a private school education, for a CSU price. Myth: it is NOT a military campus, but it is structured after the naval industry.
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Students cook and serve food for entire school with autumn feast
Students in the Culinary Career Pathway at John O'Connell High School cooked up a special holiday meal for classmates and staff before the Fall Recess, in partnership with the Family Liaison team.
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Recognition for vaccine advocacy and entrepreneurship
Michael Yu, a student at Abraham Lincoln High School, has been making COVID vaccine card holders alongside his brother. He will receive a special commendation by the SF Board of Supervisors in January. Congratulations Michael!
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