Dear Sacramento City Unified School District Families,

Please see the following updates for Friday, November 5th: 

Key Dates in November

11/7 – Daylight Savings – Don’t forget to turn your clocks back one hour!

11/11 – Veterans Day – Schools and District offices will be closed in observance.

11/22-11/26 – Thanksgiving Break – Schools and District offices will be closed in observance.

11/30 – Deadline to Submit COVID-19 Vaccination Status - Visit scusd.edu/vaccinations to navigate our centralized process.

11/30 – High School Specialty Program Application Deadline for Incoming 9-12th Graders – Check out our variety of offerings and apply.

Learn & Celebrate

Click the links below to discover more about ways to engage and observe these November celebrations. 

National Native American Heritage Month

California Sikh American Awareness and Appreciation Month

Transgender Awareness Week (November 13-19)

Good News

Ethel Baker Students Return Home from Afghanistan

Visit Sacramento Podcast About Central Kitchen

Floyd Farms Key Passing Ceremony

SCUSD COVID-19 Vaccination & Testing Requirements

Students Aged 11 or Younger 

SCUSD does not currently require this age group to be vaccinated. All you need to do by Tuesday, November 30th is: 

1. Submit the student form at scusd.edu/reportvaccine, selecting the “Not Yet Required (age 11 or under)” option.
2. Register your student (if not yet fully vaccinated) for COVID-19 testing at scusd.edu/covid-19-testing. NOTE: You only need to register and consent for COVID-19 testing one time a year. If you have already registered your student there are no further steps required.

Students Aged 12 or Older

SCUSD requires vaccination. Some exemptions may apply. All you need to do by Tuesday, November 30th is: 

1. Complete the student form at scusd.edu/reportvaccine and submit your student’s vaccination record or valid exemption.
2. Register your student (if not yet fully vaccinated) for COVID-19 testing at scusd.edu/covid-19-testing. NOTE: You only need to register and consent for COVID-19 testing one time a year. If you have already registered your student there are no further steps required. 

Questions? Visit scusd.edu/vaccinefaq.

Be in the Know

Stay updated on SCUSD negotiations updates and budget updates on our website.