Welcome to our virtual bulletin board for all principals. Notices will be posted below in chronological order as they are received for three weeks then archived unless otherwise noted.
With the combination of utility bill monitoring, building and irrigation automation and Project Green, the district is moving towards the goals set by Board Policy 3511; minimizing the district’s energy dependence, carbon footprint and use of natural resources. Utility bill monitoring will ensure detailed accuracy by reviewing bills regularly.
Please see the attached letter to principals and office managers regarding the procedures for registration of kindergarten students whose primary language is other than English for the 2013-2014 school year.
As we head into the graduation season you are reminded of the following language that should be used during graduation.
Principal: Board Member Name, I am pleased to present the members of the class of 2013 of XXX High School, who have met all the requirements for graduation set forth by the State of California and the Sacramento City Unified School District.
Board Member: On behalf of the Sacramento City Unified School District’s Board of Education, I accept these graduates as having all requirements and they are hereby granted the high school diploma.
Middle and High School Principals we need your help!!! Please get the word out about this exciting program for your rising 8th graders or incoming 9th graders.
This fall, SCUSD was awarded a $750,000, three-year grant from the NoVo Foundation to support Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).
On Wednesday, May 22, SCUSD and the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning are hosting a one-hour free workshop open to teachers, staff, students, parents and community members interested in learning about SEL.
The workshop will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Serna Center’s Parent Resource Center, 5735 47th Avenue. To reserve a spot, call Carrie Rose at (916) 752-3206.
Soon, you will have the option to enable a user-level dashboard in DataDirector! The dashboard is a user friendly way to graphically view your data and access commonly used assessments, reports, and programs. The dashboard includes many exciting features, including:
The attached memo outlines the available options for meeting the SCUSD graduation requirements for physical education. The additional attached document outlines supporting Board Policy referenced in the memo.
The K-2 Mathematics Summer Institute is open to all K-2 teachers. The institute will take place July 1 – 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Serna Center. Teachers must register by June 1. All participants will receive a $300.00 stipend.
In order to clarify the procedures for enrolling English Learners, the attached document has been created collaboratively by members of Multilingual Literacy, Matriculation and Orientation and Assessment, Research, and Evaluation. While the preference is that all new English Learners are registered and tested at the MOC, we recognize that this is not always possible. We hope this document clarifies the steps that must be taken when new English Learners enter our district. If you have any questions regarding enrollment and CELDT testing of new English Learners, please contact me anytime.
WEAVE, Inc. in partnership with Foster Youth Services will conduct an introductory training for school site staff and administrators, school counselors and social workers on human sex trafficking and domestic violence.
Attached is the calendar outlining the timeline for staff to complete CPT Hours for the 2012-2013 school year. These dates also include the additional CPT hours allocated to Title I schools. The deadline to complete hours is May 31st and the deadline to submit paperwork to Karla Faucett is June 3rd. Please share this information with your staff and encourage them to check their hours in eschools. Please provide opportunities for your staff to make-up CPT hours if needed. This time should engage staff in activities that align to the Guidelines for CPT attached.
The California School Climate Survey is an online survey connected to the California Healthy Kids Survey your students just took. The purpose of this survey is to obtain staff perceptions of student behaviors and attitudes, school programs and policies. Staff participation is voluntary and anonymous. The survey does not take more than 15 – 20 minutes. Currently the survey window is open for 30 days, closing May 31, 2013.
If 60% of your staff will complete the survey, you will receive a small monetary award that you can use for your school. Please complete by May 31, 2013.
As many of you know, there will be some movement of SPOM/Custodial personnel as of July 1. In an effort to make sure that our sites are covered, please be thoughtful when approving SPOM/Custodial vacation time between June 14 – September 2, 2013. Extensive vacations (3, 4, 5 weeks) are not recommended during this time period. Thank you!
As part of the operational expectations set forth by the Board, a yearly summary report regarding the District’s Instructional Programs is provided to the Board in June of each year. One of the operational expectations is ensuring the active engagement of parents and guardians in student learning. As such, data is reported on the percentage of parents/guardians who participated in a parent conference during the 2012-2013 school year.
Steps to Respect is a research-based, comprehensive bullying prevention program developed for grades 4 through 6 by the Committee for Children. The program is designed to decrease school bullying problems by:
1. Increasing staff awareness and responsiveness
2. Fostering socially responsible beliefs
3. Teaching social–emotional skills to counter bullying and promote healthy relationships
As we move forward toward the end of the year, many schools are gearing up for the start of the upcoming 2013-2014 school year. With this in mind, principals, athletic directors, departments, and classroom teachers will begin revising their written notifications to parents: student handbooks, ASB handouts, class syllabus, etc.
At this time, we want to make sure that everyone is reminded of the The Free School Guarantee: Student Fees, Charges, Donations and Fundraising guidelines that all schools in California must adhere to.
As you know, a district Permit Committee has been meeting to discuss issues/concerns regarding the current permit process.
We have not finalized all the documentation that will be sent out in the near future (intra application, acceptance letters, probation letters, etc…). However, we hope to have all documentation and support materials out to Principals in the next few weeks.
May 29, 2012, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
UC Davis, Conference Center, Davis
550 Alumni Lane Davis, CA 95616
The purpose of the Iu-Mien Student Conference 15 is to promote higher education, cultural identity, community awareness and leadership development among middle and high school Iu-Mien students. On the day of the conference, there will be music, entertainment, interactive workshops and food.
Due to network difficulties, the deadline is extended until Wednesday, April 10, 2013 for submitting 2012-13 Purchase Order, Blanket Order, Chargeback and Technology requisitions. Requisitions in open status will be cancelled after this date. If you have any questions please contact Budget Services at 643-9402.
Resource Conservation
All Grades
With the combination of utility bill monitoring, building and irrigation automation and Project Green, the district is moving towards the goals set by Board Policy 3511; minimizing the district’s energy dependence, carbon footprint and use of natural resources. Utility bill monitoring will ensure detailed accuracy by reviewing bills regularly.
Registration of Kindergarten Students Whose Primary Language is other than English for 2013-2014
Elementary
Please see the attached letter to principals and office managers regarding the procedures for registration of kindergarten students whose primary language is other than English for the 2013-2014 school year.
Payroll Deadlines 2013-14
2012-13 No. AS-28
Graduation Speech
High School
As we head into the graduation season you are reminded of the following language that should be used during graduation.
Principal: Board Member Name, I am pleased to present the members of the class of 2013 of XXX High School, who have met all the requirements for graduation set forth by the State of California and the Sacramento City Unified School District.
Board Member: On behalf of the Sacramento City Unified School District’s Board of Education, I accept these graduates as having all requirements and they are hereby granted the high school diploma.
Learn about the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) Application Waiver
Background
No Child Left Behind (NCLB) is a federal education initiative started by the George W.
Summer of Service for Incoming 7th Graders
Elementary, K-8, Middle
Elementary and Middle School Principals we need your help! Please get the word out.
Summer of Service for Incoming 9th Graders
Middle, High
Middle and High School Principals we need your help!!! Please get the word out about this exciting program for your rising 8th graders or incoming 9th graders.
What is Social and Emotional Learning? Find out at informative workshop
All Grades
This fall, SCUSD was awarded a $750,000, three-year grant from the NoVo Foundation to support Social and Emotional Learning (SEL).
On Wednesday, May 22, SCUSD and the Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning are hosting a one-hour free workshop open to teachers, staff, students, parents and community members interested in learning about SEL.
The workshop will be held from 4 p.m. to 5 p.m. at the Serna Center’s Parent Resource Center, 5735 47th Avenue. To reserve a spot, call Carrie Rose at (916) 752-3206.
Safety Tips for Children
All Grades
Here are some safety reminders for your parents:
With warmer weather and more children walking and biking to school, now is the time to remind your child of some important safety tips:
ELA Common Core Professional Learning Dates
All Grades
Below are the remaining professional learning dates for the ELA Common Core. All sessions will take place at Serna from 8:30 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Cohort B Grades K-2
Thursday, May 30
Cohort B Grades 3-6
Friday, May 31
Cohort B Grades 7-12
Friday, May 31
ELA Leadership Cadre
Wednesday, May 29th
Monday, June 3rd (Make-up Day for Elementary Schools)
Math Common Core Sessions
Elementary, K-8, Middle
Below are the remaining dates for the Math Common Core Professional Learning:
Focus Schools
Grade 3-5: May 20
Grade 6-7: May 22
Grade 8: May 24
Target Grade Level Schools
Grade 3-4: May 17
Grade 5: May 21
Grade 6-7: May 23
Grade 8: May 24
DataDirector Dashboard Preview!
All Grades
Soon, you will have the option to enable a user-level dashboard in DataDirector! The dashboard is a user friendly way to graphically view your data and access commonly used assessments, reports, and programs. The dashboard includes many exciting features, including:
Physical Education Memo
High School
The attached memo outlines the available options for meeting the SCUSD graduation requirements for physical education. The additional attached document outlines supporting Board Policy referenced in the memo.
Mathematics Common Core State Standards
Elementary, K-8
The K-2 Mathematics Summer Institute is open to all K-2 teachers. The institute will take place July 1 – 3, from 8:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Serna Center. Teachers must register by June 1. All participants will receive a $300.00 stipend.
Procedures for Enrolling NEW English Learners
All Grades
In order to clarify the procedures for enrolling English Learners, the attached document has been created collaboratively by members of Multilingual Literacy, Matriculation and Orientation and Assessment, Research, and Evaluation. While the preference is that all new English Learners are registered and tested at the MOC, we recognize that this is not always possible. We hope this document clarifies the steps that must be taken when new English Learners enter our district. If you have any questions regarding enrollment and CELDT testing of new English Learners, please contact me anytime.
Introduction to Human Trafficking and Domestic Violence Training
All Grades
WEAVE, Inc. in partnership with Foster Youth Services will conduct an introductory training for school site staff and administrators, school counselors and social workers on human sex trafficking and domestic violence.
Participants will learn the following:
Asian and Pacific Islander American Conference
Middle and High School
Asian and Pacific Islander American Conference
High School Students
JOURNEY TO SUCCESS
August 6, 2013
8:00am – 4:30pm
CPT Hours for the 2012-2013 School Year
All Grades
Attached is the calendar outlining the timeline for staff to complete CPT Hours for the 2012-2013 school year. These dates also include the additional CPT hours allocated to Title I schools. The deadline to complete hours is May 31st and the deadline to submit paperwork to Karla Faucett is June 3rd. Please share this information with your staff and encourage them to check their hours in eschools. Please provide opportunities for your staff to make-up CPT hours if needed. This time should engage staff in activities that align to the Guidelines for CPT attached.
CHKS Staff Survey – Only a few days left!
High School
The California School Climate Survey is an online survey connected to the California Healthy Kids Survey your students just took. The purpose of this survey is to obtain staff perceptions of student behaviors and attitudes, school programs and policies. Staff participation is voluntary and anonymous. The survey does not take more than 15 – 20 minutes. Currently the survey window is open for 30 days, closing May 31, 2013.
If 60% of your staff will complete the survey, you will receive a small monetary award that you can use for your school. Please complete by May 31, 2013.
Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Staff Survey Letter
High School
Please see attached letter from the Chief of Staff. Thank you.
Collaborative for Academic, Social and Emotional Learning (CASEL) Staff Survey Letter
Elementary
Please see attached letter from the Chief of Staff. Thank you.
SPOM/Custodial Coverage During Summer Break
All Grades
As many of you know, there will be some movement of SPOM/Custodial personnel as of July 1. In an effort to make sure that our sites are covered, please be thoughtful when approving SPOM/Custodial vacation time between June 14 – September 2, 2013. Extensive vacations (3, 4, 5 weeks) are not recommended during this time period. Thank you!
Parent Conference Data for 2012-2013
All Grades
As part of the operational expectations set forth by the Board, a yearly summary report regarding the District’s Instructional Programs is provided to the Board in June of each year. One of the operational expectations is ensuring the active engagement of parents and guardians in student learning. As such, data is reported on the percentage of parents/guardians who participated in a parent conference during the 2012-2013 school year.
Bullying Prevention for Elementary Schools
Elementary, K-8
Steps to Respect is a research-based, comprehensive bullying prevention program developed for grades 4 through 6 by the Committee for Children. The program is designed to decrease school bullying problems by:
1. Increasing staff awareness and responsiveness
2. Fostering socially responsible beliefs
3. Teaching social–emotional skills to counter bullying and promote healthy relationships
Free School Guarantee
All Grades
Greetings,
As we move forward toward the end of the year, many schools are gearing up for the start of the upcoming 2013-2014 school year. With this in mind, principals, athletic directors, departments, and classroom teachers will begin revising their written notifications to parents: student handbooks, ASB handouts, class syllabus, etc.
At this time, we want to make sure that everyone is reminded of the The Free School Guarantee: Student Fees, Charges, Donations and Fundraising guidelines that all schools in California must adhere to.
Inter/Intra Permits for the 2013-2014 School Year
All Grades
As you know, a district Permit Committee has been meeting to discuss issues/concerns regarding the current permit process.
We have not finalized all the documentation that will be sent out in the near future (intra application, acceptance letters, probation letters, etc…). However, we hope to have all documentation and support materials out to Principals in the next few weeks.
Iu-Mien Student Conference 15
Middle & High School
IU-MIEN STUDENT CONFERENCE 15 IS HERE!
May 29, 2012, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM
UC Davis, Conference Center, Davis
550 Alumni Lane Davis, CA 95616
The purpose of the Iu-Mien Student Conference 15 is to promote higher education, cultural identity, community awareness and leadership development among middle and high school Iu-Mien students. On the day of the conference, there will be music, entertainment, interactive workshops and food.
Submitting 2012-13 Purchase Order, Blanket Order, Chargeback & Technology requisitions.
Fiscal Services
Due to network difficulties, the deadline is extended until Wednesday, April 10, 2013 for submitting 2012-13 Purchase Order, Blanket Order, Chargeback and Technology requisitions. Requisitions in open status will be cancelled after this date. If you have any questions please contact Budget Services at 643-9402.
New Scholarships Available for High School Seniors
Click the link below for more information on each scholarship.
Go to our Scholarship page for the full list of scholarships available at http://www.scusd.edu/scholarships.
Now available in Data Director – CAB 1,2,3 Comparison for ELA and Math
Assessment, Research & Evaluation
In Data Director under the Report tab and under shared reports, click on:
2012-13 CAB 1,2,3 Comparison for ELA and Math