March | April 2024 | Issue #22 
 
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)
 

2024 | SFUSD Announcements  
Plan ahead! SFUSD's High School Graduations is scheduled between
May 31st - June 5th!
TWO LOCATIONS for High School Graduation ceremonies this Year! 
One Location is Jerry Garcia Amphitheater (Located in John McLaren Park)
Other Location is Kezar Stadium 
 
Please click on Blue Button below for the Schedule that includes DATE, TIME & LOCATION!
*Note: Youth Chance Graduation will be held at CommonWealth Club (Embarcadero)
 
For students who will be signing up for Asynchronous or Zoom/Distance Learning, Samoan Community Development Center & The Pacific Islander Resource Hut will provide an in person space and snacks in Bayview & Vistacion Valley for students to complete their online summer credit recovery and offer academic support. For more information, contact Herbert Coach Wylie Ilalio (ilalioh@sfusd.edu) or UrsulaAnn Siataga (siatagau@sfusd.edu). 

What is the Resource Alignment Initiative?

The District has not changed, although our circumstances have continued to change in recent years. Our resources should be stretched more evenly across too many schools.

 

The Resource Alignment Initiative (RAI) is a multifaceted plan to align SFUSD’s resources to its goals. It began in August 2023 with an honest discussion between SFUSD staff and the Board of Education about the current state of SFUSD’s schools and what steps we need to take to make them a better place for students.

 

To register for any of the community sessions, go to www.sfusd.edu/RAI

 

Round 2: Click on button below to Complete Survey! Your input counts! Deadline May 7th, 2024!
Hiring & Recruitment Season is HERE! Click on button below for current openings in SFUSD! If you have questions or would like to be connected to a recruiter, please email recruiters@sfusd.edu. 
April 2024 | Highlights
On April 19, 2024, CCSF in Partnership with SFUSD hosted the 7th Annual VASA High School Conference! This year, the conference was open to Middle & High School Students. The conference included workshops, professional development, 14th annual Talanoa with Faiva Band, a concert and cultural performances by Parkside Intermediate from San Bruno, Ata Mai Academy and Balboa High School Pacific Islander Club. Click on the link below for more information and a full agenda for the day and all the amazing workshop facilitators, community based organizations and sponsors.
On April 16th, 2024, the Matua Advisory Council and Fa'aSamoa Initiative presented to the SFUSD Board of Education. Presenters included Herbert Ilalio (Coach Wylie) from Office of Access & Equity, Anna Mahina (MAC Special Education Representative) and UrsulaAnn Siataga, Special Assistant to the Superintendent overseeing Fa'aSamoa Initiative. They presented on the history and timeline of HAPI Resolution, it's amendments and shared three highlights of events in SFUSD centering Pacific Islander students and aligned with MAC recommendations, SFUSD Vision, Values, Goals & Guardrails and NHPI Resolution. Presentation was met with lots of positive feedback from Commissioners and recommendations from Student delegates. [Image: Coach Glenn Castro, Herbert Coach Wylie Ilalio, Tino Felise, Koreena Ortiz, UrsulaAnn Siataga, Gaynorann Siataga, Michelle Chang, Asipesionau Finau, Pastor Sweetie Tagata, Front Row: Anna Mahina, Little Tui].
March 2024 | Highlights 
On March 29, 2024, Herbert Coach Wylie Ilalio, NH&PI Coordinator in Office of Access & Equity held Lalaga Le Ato (Weaving the Basket) Event at Samoan Community Development Center for rising 6th & 9th graders. Keynote speaker was Maluseu Doris Tulifau from Brown Girl Woke. Workshops by Karla Leon-Guerrero, Jason Finau, Mele Lau-Smith, Mariana Verdin, Epi Aumavae, SCDC Staff and Epi Aumavae. Shout outs to all community partners listed on flyer who have supported and contributed to this great event! Pictures and Live Stream can be found on Social Media Instagram @PacificIslanderResourceHut
On March 12, 2024, Dr.Patsy M. Tito (Executive Director for Samoan Community Development Center) presented on her Ph.d Dissertation at CCSF about Mental Health in the Samoan Community! To catch her presentation and link to her dissertation, you can find the live stream on Samoan Community Development Center's Facebook page. 
Spring | Summer 2024 | Upcoming Community Events & Resources
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!
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