eConnection Archive (2021-2022)
Teenagers Can Pre-Register to Vote
By Eleanor Love
16 or 17? Pre-register to vote!
Californians who are 16 or 17 years old can pre-register to vote by filling out the Secretary of State’s online form or by completing a paper form found at county elections offices and DMVs.
The Central Kitchen Food Truck Debuts at the Sacramento Farm-to-Fork Festival
This past Saturday, September 18 our Sacramento City Unified School District’s Nutrition Services team launched the Central Kitchen Food Truck at the 2021 Farm-to-Fork Festival. The Nutrition Services team packed a full day of serving Birria Style Tacos and Chilled Chamoy Fruit Cups. Festival attendees were able to get a preview of what is hoped to be new items on SCUSD school lunch menu in the near future.
Weekly Update
Dear Sac City Unified Families:
Please see the following updates for Friday, September 17:
Vaccination Clinics
Sac City Unified continues to host vaccination clinics in partnership with Dignity Health, University of California, Davis, and other health partners to help stop the spread of COVID in our community. Please view www.scusd.edu/vaccinations to see the schedule and location of upcoming vaccinations clinics.
Back-to-School Update
Dear Sacramento City Unified Families:
This will be our last “Back-to-School Update” as our first full week of the school year for the majority of our schools is officially in the books. Over the past week, roughly 39,000 students attended class at our 75 campuses throughout Sacramento City Unified. After more than 18 months of learning interrupted by the pandemic, we are thankful to see so many of our students in person once again.
September is National Suicide Prevention Month
September is National Suicide Prevention Month, a time for us all to pause and reflect on how we can each #BeThe1To prevent death by suicide and save lives.
Know the Facts
Unlike other leading causes of death, suicide is completely preventable. Unfortunately, many still do not know how pervasive deaths by suicide are in the United States:
ALERT: Hiram Johnson High School Closed for the Day
Hiram Johnson High School will be closed today due to an officer-involved shooting near the school site that occurred early this morning. Although the situation is now resolved, the area in and around the school is an active crime scene, and heavy police presence will impact traffic to and from the school.
The public is advised to avoid the area near the school, and all students from the school should remain at home today.
Join us for Independent Study Program Webinars Tonight
Dear Sacramento City Unified Family:
Thank you for your interest in the SCUSD Independent Study Program. As we prepare for our first day of school on September 2, we are hosting Independent Study information sessions on Tuesday, August 31 to provide information about the program. At this meeting, we will discuss:
Back to School Update
Dear Sacramento City Unified Families:
On September 2, 2021, less than one week from today, SCUSD will open for its first day of full in-person school in over 18 months for our 40,000 students. District staff have been working hard to prepare for our reopening by following our district’s Return Together plan, and are excited about welcoming students back to campus next week.
Advisory: Unhealthy Air Quality
SCUSD Community,
Please note the important poor air quality information below and take care.
The Sacramento Air Quality Management District and Air Now has listed current air quality in Sacramento County as Unhealthy/Red.
There is the potential that the air quality may reach Very Unhealthy/Purple, reaching AQI over 201. Should air quality reach this level, no outdoor activity is permitted.
Back to School COVID-19 Testing Events
Get Tested Before School Starts
Free COVID-19 Testing will be available Monday, August 30 and Tuesday, August 31 from 1:00-6:00 p.m. at C.K. McClatchy, Hiram Johnson, John F. Kennedy, Luther Burbank and Rosemont High Schools for all Sac City Unified students and staff.
Register for Testing
Staff or students can register for testing using the links below.
Back to School Update
Our district has gone above and beyond to prepare our school sites for our safe reopening. Much of our work began last year, and remains important as we bring back additional students. To protect students, staff and visitors to school sites, SCUSD staff have evaluated spaces and made modifications in order to maximize ventilation and spacing needs. This includes signage in every space with public health reminders.
Here are just some of the ways that we have prepared SCUSD school sites for the 2021-22 school year:
Back to School Update
Dear Sacramento City Unified families:
We look forward to seeing Sac City Unified students starting on September 2 for the 2021-22 school year. Safely reopening our schools to provide our students in-person instruction is the best way to support our students’ academic progress and social and emotional well-being.
Evidence shows that schools can safely reopen using layered mitigation measures to protect the health of students and staff. When these measures are in place, the risk of spreading COVID-19 is greatly reduced.
Advisory: Unhealthy Air Quality
Attention SCUSD Community,
Please note the important poor air quality information below and take care.
The Sacramento Air Quality Management District and Air Now has listed current air quality in Sacramento County as Unhealthy.
Air quality ratings are for the entire county, however if you see or smell smoke in the air, stay indoors or vacate the building should smoke enter.
Apply Now for an Expanded Learning Program at Your School
If you are interested in your student attending a SCUSD Expanded Learning Program, please fill out an interest form at https://www.youthdevelopmentscusd.org/.
SCUSD Expanded Learning Programs will be run by various community-based organizations based on the school site’s contract. All organizations will follow the SCUSD Return to Health Plan.
Back-to-School Update: Independent Study
Independent Study Program
Per state law, districts are required to resume in-person instruction and are no longer permitted to continue distance learning. Sacramento City Unified is reopening with strong health and safety standards under California Department of Public Health Guidance. Our district’s updated health and safety protocols can be found at returntogether.scusd.edu/return-health.
Enrollment is Now Open for our Head Start and State Preschool Programs
Free for Income Eligible Families
Did you know that children who attend preschool are more academically successful during their school years and more likely to graduate from college? Preschool provides an enriching and supportive environment for early learning.
Enrollment is now open for in our Head Start and State preschool programs for children 3-5 years old. Children must be 3 years old by September 1, 2021 to enroll. Priority is given to 4 year old children.
Back to School
Full in-person learning, independent study, and CDPH guidance
With only one month left until the start of our new school year, our district is looking forward to welcoming students back for the 2021-2022 academic year and a return to full in-person learning. The first day of the school year for students is September 2, except for New Joseph Bonnheim Community Charter and Sacramento New Technology High School which begin on August 9.
Upcoming COVID-19 Vaccine Clinics
Dear Sacramento City Unified Families:
The following COVID-19 vaccine clinics are being held in our community.
Please register for any of COVID-19 clinics listed below at the MyTurn.ca.gov website. Most clinics also offer walk-in appointments. Please click on each link below for specific clinic details.
The Pfizer vaccine is available for anyone 12 and up. Parental consent is required. Multiple minors may be accompanied by one adult 18 years or older.
Grading and Recovery Options for 2020-2021 Students
Instructions to apply for pass/no pass, retention options
Hello Sacramento City Unified Families,
The state of California recently enacted a new law - Assembly Bill (AB) 104 - that will expand learning and credit recovery options for students who may have struggled academically during the pandemic-impacted 2020-2021 school year. These include:
Learn about our Facilities Master Plan at a Virtual Community Meeting
Sac City Unified is in the process of finalizing our Facilities Master Plan (FMP) and is looking for feedback from our community. We are holding five community meetings on Zoom between August 3-12 for Sac City Unified families, staff and community members to learn about the draft FMP and offer input.