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September 2023 | Issue #17 |
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Talofa*Aloha*Alii*Bula*Fakaalofa lahi atu*Hafa adai*Iokwe*Ia orana*Kia orana*Kia Ora*Ko na Mauri*Malo e lelei*Mogethin*Hello!
(These are various greetings in different Pacific Islander languages)
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September 2023 | SFUSD Announcements
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Is your child between the ages of 3-5yrs old?
We are currently taking applications for families interested in enrolling their child/student in Early Education in PreK Samoan Dual Language Pathway at SFUSD!
Click the button below for more information.
For additional information, contact: UrsulaAnn Siataga siatagau@sfusd.edu |
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SFUSD Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Meet & Greet of 2023-24 School Year!
This years theme is:
"Soso'o Le 'Afa - Connecting the Sinnet"
September 30th, 2023
Time: 8:30am-12pm
Location:
Phillip & Sala Burton High School
400 Mansell Street
San Francisco, Ca 94134
This event will bring together many SFUSD NHPI identified employees to build community, share experiences, and learn about the HAPI Resolution and updates. RSVP Link |
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Board of Education hosting Community Conversations!
Please attend and share in discussion with our elected members and each other. |
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SFUSD Special Education Handbook is READY!!!
Handbook is translated in SEVEN Languages, including Samoan Language!
A Parent/Guardians' Guide to your first IEP Meeting!
Click on the button below for digital copy or to order hard copies! |
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School Site Council FALL SUMMIT is coming!
- Learn how the community can engage in and support effective government to improve student outcomes
- Share best practices for effective parent-school partnerships
Keynote by AJ Crabill.
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Save the DATE!
2024-25 SFUSD PreK-12 Enrollment Fair
Saturday, October 21st, 2023
10:00a-2:00p
John O'Connell High School
2355 Folsom Street
San Francisco, Ca 94110
Come meet School Principals and learn about their school and offerings for students.
More information:
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SFUSD is hiring - Various positions!
Click on the button below to check out SFUSD career website, and click on the Current Openings tab! For questions about any current job openings, please contact: Seilala Zumbado - recruiters@sfusd.edu |
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September 2023 | Community Announcements |
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Essence of MANA
Parent Project
Pre-Register Today!
This FREE 12-week course is designed to support adult family members by developing communication skills and tips leading to more nurturing family relations.
Contact:
Nani Wilson
nwilson@aars.org
650.243.4866
Lueni Masina
lmasina@healthright360.org
415.243.6328 |
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Tuesday, September 26, 2023
5:30pm-8:00pm (doors open at 5pm)
Herbst Theater, San Francisco
FREE for SFUSD Students!
Thompson is the first Native Hawaiian in 600 years to practice the ancient Polynesian art of navigation: long-distance open-ocean voyaging on a traditional double-hulled canoe without the aid of modern instruments.
Tickets available here: https://www.cityboxoffice.com/eventperformances.asp?evt=2977
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1st Annual Paul Noa Fa'atasi Fitness Festival!
SAVE THE DATE!
September 30, 2023
Westlake Park
145 Lake Merced Blvd.
Daly City, Ca
Free family activities and adult co-ed softball tournament!
Visit: https://linktr.ee/faatasi
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Sept 3rd-Sept 9th was a week that honors Tongan Language! Many people and organizations globally took part in sharing and celebrating Tongan Language that week including holding events, teachings, honoring Tongan Culture and showcasing many social media campaigns all week! Great job! Did you know, San Francisco has a Tongan non-profit organization called SF Tongans Rise Up, who offers Tongan Language courses for Middle/High School SFUSD students? For more information, check out their website. www.sf-tru.org |
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The Matua Advisory Council Meeting:
On Wednesday, September 6th, 2023, Matua Advisory Council had their first meeting of the school year - a great kick off event! This meeting was facilitated by Herbert "Coach Wylie" Ilalio, SFUSD's new Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Parent Engagement Coordinator in the Department of Access & Equity! The meeting covered topics such as the history of the HAPI Resolution and MAC, upcoming student programming, school district goals that includes the Each and Every Student by name initiative. In attendance were all elected MAC members in their 2nd term, Parents/Guardians, Students, Access & Equity, AAALI, AAPAC and Board of Ed President Boggess. MAC meetings will be monthly, and scheduled for every 1st wednesday of every month. Below are a few pictures from the event. For locations, check the MAC webpage for updates. www.sfusd.edu/mac |
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Click below if you would like to find ways to get involved and support the Maui Relief Efforts! |
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These monthly newsletters are to support and share information about Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Events, Collective work in Education and Community, SFUSD resources and more!
Thank you for reading!
To check out previous Monthly Newsletters or to subscribe to this newsletter - please visit www.sfusd.edu/fasi.
If you are interested in sharing content on the our monthly newsletter, please contact: UrsulaAnn Siataga, siatagau@sfusd.edu.
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