Newsletter #004
May 2022
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Talofa! Malo e lelei! Aloha! Bula Vinaka! Kia Ora! Håfa Adai! Alii! Io̧kwe!
*We decided to send our May 2022 | FASI newsletter out while still in April because we saw so many great opportunities and we wanted to make sure you were aware of the last few events to Close out April & events starting as soon as the first week of May! Enjoy!
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 FASI Newsletters, check out www.sfusd.edu/fasi. |
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FOUR more Saturday dates left this semester to check out Fagogo Samoan Arts & Culture Program! Come by and bring the children [Prek-12]! Learn Samoan culture through Samoan legends, songs, language & arts!
Next workshop is this Saturday, April 30th @1:30pm-3:00pm
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The annual Support for Families of Children with Disabilities (SFCD) Information and Resource Conference (IRC) is an opportunity for families with children with disabilities and those who support them to gather in community, learn from experts in the disabilities field and find resources that can support their children on the path to academic and life success.
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SFUSD Staff & Students and Community are INVITED!
SFUSD NH&PI Racial Affinity Administrators Group is hosting their last racial affinity session of the 2021-2022 SY in person and with family and friends!
There will be Food, Music, Games, and Raffle prizes!
Special ukulele jam session with Glenn Castro! If you have ukulele, bring it and jam together! We will also have extra ukuleles just in case!
If you'd like more information about or would like to bring a dish to share, contact: Verna Castro, castrov@sfusd.edu |
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Starting off the highlights from April include images below of the 1 on 1 Tutoring and Mentoring Program lead by Heaven Anoa'i, Pacific Islander Coordinator in Office of Equity and Access in collaboration with the Samoan Community Development Center. Below are a few of the amazing tutors/mentors supporting SFUSD students through Math assignments! |
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Highlighting Parents /Guardians!
On thursday, April 21st, Matua Advisory Council held their public meeting in person!
To find out more about agenda items, to get involved, future meetings - check out their webpage!
Contact:
Heaven Anoa'i, anoaih@sfusd.edu
Anna Mahina, 415.875.0865 |
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Pacific Islander Power Lunches on Mondays
at Visitacion Valley Middle School started this week and will run through May 2022!
In honor of Pacific Islander (P.I) Heritage Month, students and faculty will be able to chat with P.I. leaders and mentors every monday during lunchtime - lunch included. Topics covered during this series are cultural pride, re-education, language, growth, civic engagement, music, media, indigenous practices, arts, health, career and trades track, college track, social justice, sports, values of love, respect and service that are central to our P.I. cultures.
For more information, contact Faga Misa, VVMS Teacher. misaf@sfusd.edu
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Highlighting one of our SFUSD students, Mikey and Teacher, Ms.Faga at the 3rd Fagogo Arts & Culture Workshop that took place on Saturday, April 23rd.
Here they are tuning up the Ukulele and counting the number of taps on the drum!
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Highlighting also our very own SFUSD PreK Samoan Dual Language Teacher, Ms.Epenesa Taylor-Togiai was on Essence of Mana's Talanoa Tuesdays as their special guest last night!
She shared a snippet of her journey as an educator, and being a PreK Teacher and teaching the 1st PK Samoan Dual Language Class in SFUSD!
To watch her recent interview, go to Essence of Mana's Facebook Page!
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Dr. David Palaita and UrsulaAnn Siataga visits the SALLT Association at the Pacific Islander Resource Hut located in the SouthEast Sector of San Francisco! They will both be visiting community based organizations as well as High Schoold to share exciting information about the launching of the VASA High School Program in SFUSD in the near future! |
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UrsulaAnn Siataga got to visit Lowell and Balboa today! She had a chance to check in and meet with counselors, staff and students! |
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Ms. Siataga also got to visit James Denman Middle School and met with the famous Ms. Make it Happen, Patricia Barraza, Beacon Director! They go way back - Balboa, United Playaz & Peer Resources Alumni days to name of few! |
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May 2022 | In Community|
Happenings this last week of April and Kicking off May - Asian American/Pacific Islander Heritage Month Events! |
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This FREE 12-week VIRTUAL Program is designed to support adult family members navigage the youth of today by developing communication skills and tips leading to more nurturing family relations.
START DATE:
May 5th, 2022
For more information or to Pre-Register
Contact:
Nani Wilson
nwilson@aars.org | 650.243-4866
or
Lu Masina
lmasina@healthright360.org | 415.243.6328
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On Friday, May 6th, 2022 | 4:30p
The Pacific Islander Community Partnership hosts the Polynesian Heritage Awards!
To purchase tickets for this event - here is the link: tickets.
Click on the link to see all the nominations for this year in each respective category and participate in voting! Here is the link to: vote
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Community Health & Wellness Day!
Friday, May 13th, 2022
Soft Opening | 10:00a-10:30a
Community Opening | 5:00p-7:00p
Samoan Community Development Center
2055 Sunnydale Ave. SF, Ca 94134
"Teu Le Va" is a Photo exhibition exploring the relational spaces the Samoan Community Development Center has nurtured for over three decades in service of the Samoan and Pacific Islander Community! |
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Pacific Islands Together organization is hosting their SHINE Family Day this year!
Saturday, May 14th, 2022
Jefferson High School
6996 Mission Street
Daly City, Ca 94014
For more information, check out thier P.I.T website
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Ongoing Tongan Relief Efforts
An unprecedented natural disaster affected the Kingdom of Tonga last month caused by a Hunga-Tonga-Hunga-Ha’apai volcanic eruption. In an effort to support, Fa'aSāmoa Initiative team joined SF Tongan's Rise UP and various organizations in San Francisco to support with relief efforts. Donation items accepted are listed on flyer.
Donation Drop off Site:
150 Executive Park Blvd. SF, Ca 94134 (Parking Lot)
For more information, contact Anna Mahina, 415.875.0865 |
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On Saturday, May 28, 2022
1:00pm-3:30p
450 Chadbourne Ave.
Millbrae, Ca 94030.
Kapelieli, our chemistry-loving robot will be joined by his friend Rebekah Pua Olena Novak, a Chemical Specialist at Thermo Fisher Scientific in our upcoming workshop, “Colorful Chemistry with Kapeli!”
The two activities we have planned (“Chemistry of Slime” and “Bubbling Lava”) are appropriate for children and youth in grades K-5. Click on the link to register and secure your spot(s).
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SAVE the DATE!
August 20th, 2022
All My Uso's Community BBQ
in Memory of JayTee Mauia.
903 Gilman Ave.
San Francisco, Ca 94124
10am-5pm
Free food, Jumpers, Face Painting, Music, Entertainment, Backpacks, School Supplies and so much More!
Contact: Christine Mauia, 650.219.1081
christine.mauia@allmyusos.com |
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Stay Connected with SFUSD! |
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