Weekly Update
February 18, 2022

e-Connections Post

Dear Sacramento City Unified School District Families,

As we continue to see case rates rapidly decline in the County and our District, we are excited to announce the lifting of temporary extra-curricular restrictions which will likely take effect as early as February 22. We also have more information about our vaccination or testing mandate deadline as it relates to staff and students. Also, please read today’s eConnection or the communications sent earlier today with very important updates from our Board of Education meeting held last night. 

NO SCHOOL MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21

In observance of President Washington’s birthday/Presidents Day, schools will be closed on Monday, February 21. We hope that our students enjoy their 3-day weekends safely. 

TAKE-HOME COVID-19 TEST KIT DISTRIBUTION

Take-home test kits are being sent home yesterday or today to all of our schools. Please test your student on Monday and report any result to Primary Health before returning to school on Tuesday. Learn how to report your results with this tutorial video. Download take-home test kit flyers in six languages and learn more with Wednesday’s eConnection. 

SERNA COVID-19 TESTING CENTER OPEN FOR MONDAY HOLIDAY

In order to allow students and staff to get tested for COVID-19 on the upcoming Monday school holiday prior to returning to school, our Serna testing center will be open from 10am to 4pm in service to our community. If you haven’t already done so, please register your child for COVID-19 testing today to help us stop the spread of COVID. Monday testing at Albert Einstein Middle School will be closed this Monday, February 21. 

Below are our hours for testing this coming week in addition to surveillance testing at our schools: 

Serna Center Testing

  • Monday through Thursday: from 10am-4pm 
  • Fridays from 10am-3pm (shortened hours due to vaccination clinics on Fridays from 4-7pm)

Albert Einstein Middle School Testing

  • Tuesday through Friday: 4-7pm

CURRENT MASKING REQUIREMENTS 

There’s a lot in the news about mask restrictions changing, so we want to remind our community of the current guidelines in place until further notice. Masks are required for all individuals in the following settings, regardless of vaccination status. 

  • On public transit
  • At K-12 schools or childcare facilities
  • Emergency shelters and cooling and heating centers
  • Healthcare settings
  • State and local correctional facilities and detention centers
  • Homeless shelters
  • Long term care settings & adult and senior care facilities

We will keep our community posted on any guideline changes implemented by the State or our District.

GET VACCINATED!

Below are this coming week’s COVID-19 vaccination clinics that we will be hosting. 

Friday, February 18

Thursday, February 24

  • Hiram Johnson High School | 6879 14th Ave. | 3:30-6pm

Friday, February 25

YOUTH EMPLOYMENT

Sac City Unified is looking for highly motivated 10-12th graders to work in the after school space at local elementary and middle schools. Students must fill out an interest form by Friday, February 25 to be considered. 

BLACK PARENT INVOLVEMENT DAY

We are proud to partner with Black Parallel School Board to support parent engagement which makes a positive impact on our students. Black Parent Involvement Day will take place at SCUSD schools on Monday, February 28. If you’re interested in participating, visit the Black Parallel School Board website to learn more. We encourage all parents to participate in observing your student’s classrooms while following our health and safety guidelines and parent visitor protocols.

ROSEMONT HIGH ON GOODDAY SACRAMENTO!

Thank you to Good Day Sacramento for stopping by Rosemont High School to showcase its wood shop class and the beautiful work our students are doing. Rosemont High offers CTE academies, like its Engineering, Construction and Design Academy. Watch the short segment here. 

STATE SEAL OF CIVIC ENGAGEMENT

High school seniors can apply to have the State Seal of Civic Engagement added to their diploma once they graduate by participating in community and social service activities. Learn more and apply here by March 14. If you have questions, you can also find office hours for support here. 

DON’T LEAVE FAFSA MONEY FOR COLLEGE ON THE TABLE!

College-bound seniors must turn in their fafsa.gov application no later than March 2 to be eligible to receive federal financial aid for post-secondary education. If your student is planning to attend Community College, California State University (CSU), University of California (UC), private colleges/universities, or trade schools you need to apply for FAFSA/CADAA. Undocumented students can complete the CADAA (CA Dream Act Application) to receive state aid. If you need help, please contact your counselor or college mentor or join our YDSS College Mentor team virtually every Thursday during the month of FEBRUARY from 3:30pm-5:30pm. 

FAFSA/CADAA Workshop

Join Zoom Meeting

https://scusd.zoom.us/j/81534685030

Meeting ID: 815 3468 5030

Passcode: college

SCUSD SCHOLARSHIPS

SCUSD has scholarships just for SCUSD High School Seniors who are planning to attend higher education. Please view the various SCUSD scholarships, their eligibility, their requirements and apply here. You can apply to multiple SCUSD scholarships as long as you are eligible. If you need help please contact your counselor or college mentor.

CALLING ALL STEM PROFESSIONALS

Our School of Engineering in Science is soliciting professionals in STEM fields to volunteer to speak to our students about working in science, technology, engineering and mathematics on February 25. Do you want to inspire the next generation of big thinkers? Contact us at carla-dibasilio@scusd.edu or call (916) 395-5040. 

TEACHER OF THE YEAR NOMINATIONS

It’s been quite a year for our SCUSD community and we want to acknowledge all of our amazing educators who have worked so hard to keep schools open and safe this year while engaging our incredible students. Is there a teacher that has gone above and beyond in your student’s academic life? Nominate your favorite for Teacher of the Year here.