Newsletter #005
June 2022
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Håfa Adai! Alii! Io̧kwe! Talofa! Malo e lelei! Aloha! Bula Vinaka! Kia Ora!
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 FASI Newsletters or to subscribe to this newsletter, check out www.sfusd.edu/fasi. |
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June 2022 | Announcements
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Lauloa Pasefika just launched their FREE Samoan Language Summer Classes! Classes are open to all K-12 SFUSD students interested in learning Samoan Language during the summer.
7 Weeks: June 6th-August 4, 2022.
Classes are Mondays & Wednesdays via Online, Zoom.
There is still time to join in!
To register or for more information, contact:
Wylie Ilalio - ilalioh@sfusd.edu |
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SF Tongans Rise Up is launching their FREE Tongan Language Summer Classes! It is a beginner online summer class for youth ages 12-18yrs old!
6 Weeks: June 16- July 21,2022
For ages 12-18
Every Thursday
Enrollment is now open! Space is limited, so sign up now to secure your spot!
For more information:
415.875.0865
sftongansriseup@gmail.com
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Announcing the New
VASA High School Pathway!
Are you a sophmore, junior, or senior attending high school in the San Francisco Unifed School District?
Sign up to take college classes that can earn you a certificate from the City College of San Francisco and a head-start to an Associate's in Arts (AA) degree!
Courses in the program will cover Pacific Islander histories, identities, cultures, and experiences in the U.S.
Send questions to:
UrsulaAnn Siataga, siatagau@sfusd.edu |
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This Thursday, June 9th, Matua Advisory Council will hold their final public meeting of the school year in person!
Dinner provided!
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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This Saturday, June 11th - Samoan Solutions will be presenting,
FAGOGO Larger Than Life, a photo exhibit created to portray some of our Samoan Stories & Traditions.
This collection of photos features the participants of our 7 week FAGOGO Samoan Arts & Culture Workshop Series & Fagogo Alumni. Through creative collaboration with The Living Room Media  @petey_petey209 & @tuiandco, we share some of the stories & traditions our participants learned over the last 7 weeks. In addition, the exhibit will feature our Lumana’i Education Gift Recipients of 2022.
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SFUSD Early Education Department is launching their 2nd Cohort of Samoan Dual Language Learner Pathway Program at Leola Havard EES (In Bayview District) 2022-23 School Year!
This program is in partnership with Leola Havard EES, Early Education Department, Fa'aSamoa Initiative, SFUSD Matua Advisory Council, Samoan Community Development Center, and SALLT Association.
We are currently accepting applications for the PreK program. To be eligible for PreK, children must turn 3 years old on or before December 1st of the year they wish to enroll.
If interested or have questions, click on link below to fill out Interest Form:
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SFUSD Parents and community! |
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June 13th at 6pm, Join us for the virtual CCEIS* Educational Partners Meeting.
*Comprehensive Coordinated Early Intervening Services
- Learn about our CCEIS Plan activities
- Give input on upcoming workshops for parents & care-takers
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June - it's Pride Month!
In honor of Pride Month, the Fa'aSamoa Initiative Team shouts out UTOPIA San Francisco!
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The United Territories Of Pacific Islanders’ Alliance (U.T.O.P.I.A) originated in San Francisco, California in March 1998. The organization was formed to provide support to Pacific Islanders LGBTQ Community and Allies. Originally, the group identified themselves as GPAC (Gay Polynesians Alliance/California). In February 1998, the name was changed to U.T.O.P.I. A.
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Also, there is a Pride Month Poetry Workshop this month! Yay! |
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Pride Month Poetry Workshop Event with Tongan Poet, Loa Niumeitolu!
Event is In-person and Online
June 15, 2022 @6pm
Makerspace at Redwood City Main Public Library
1044 Middlefield Road, Redwood City, CA 94063
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On May 26th, Leola Havard EES held their first PK Sāmoan Dual Language Program Promotion! Twelve of the first cohort of PK students in Sāmoan Dual Language program were promoted to either TK or Kindergarten for Fall 2022! The graduates shared the Sāmoan Language and Culture in the form of Sāmoan Speech, Songs, Chants, and Cultural dances such as the Sāsā and ending the event with the traditional dance called the Taualuga! Shout out to Ms.Epenesa pictured above! Also thanks to her Cultural Ambassador, Lele Easter Taylor, Principal Lewis, Ms.Debbie, Ms.Diane, Ms.Adriana and the entire Leola Havard staff and all the Pacific Islander organizations and families who supported in the planning! |
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So much happened during Pacific Islander Heritage Month. To get a snippet of some of the ways Pacific islanders in San Francisco-Bay Area celebrated the month of May, I would refer you over to our Pacific Islander organizations social media pages. On their pages, you will find livestreams of events, Talanoa (talkstory) sessions, to shout outs everyday of the month of May to Pacific Islanders as we honored and paid homage to our ancestors, our heartworkers, educators and youth:
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June 2022 | In Community| |
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Saturday, June 11th @10am-4pm in Oakland, Ca! Inafamaolek.us hosts the Balian CHamoru Workshop!
Unity Council Community Center
1900 Fruitvale Ave, Oakland, CA 94601, USA
Fafa'någue Heidi Chargualaf Quenga, Executive Director of Guma'Kuttran Chamoru in Long Beach, CA will be conducting this workshop to unity and install CHamoru pride through music and dance. |
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Pacific Islander Voices Outreach & Transformation (PIVOT) has a FREE 10 week summer program designed to inspire the Warrior Spirit of youth ages 11-17 to be empowered individuals as they embark on this "Nuu" Journey.
June 8th-Aug 5th
12:00p-12:30p
Registration still open!
For more information:
Agnes Fakahua-Project Coordinator
Afakahua@aars.org
415.215.9772 |
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San Mateo County Fair - Pacific Islands Day!
Saturday, June 11th
11am-10pm
San Mateo County Fair Grounds
1325 Saratoga Dr. San Mateo, Ca
Catch SFUSD's Certificated Recruitment Team among many Pacific Islander resources, food vendors, Pacific Islander owned businesses, and many great entertainment!
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The Struggle is hosting a BBQ Fundraiser!
June 18th, 2022
12pm-5pm
@Mission Dolores Park
Dolores St &, 19th St,
San Francisco, CA 94114
Plates include:
BBQ Chicken or Ribs
Macaroni and Potato Salad
Dinner Rolls
Beverage
Candy Apples
For more information, contact: Julie
650.921.8069 | thestuggle2021@gmail.com |
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Pacific Islander Family Resource Hut provides
On Site Case Management
Rental Assistance
Housing Assistance
Education
Workforce
Economic Relief
Hygiene Products
Additional On Site Services
Open: Monday & Fridays |10am-4pm
150 Executive Park Blvd. Suite 2450
San Francisco, Ca 94134
On-Site Translation in Samoan, Spanish, and Tongan. |
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Essence of Mana has a FREE 12 Week program, designed to support Adult Family members navigate and support the youth of today, by developing communication skills and tips leading to more nurturing family relations.
Next cohort starts
September 15th, 2022
6:00pm on Zoom
You can pre-register NOW!
Contact:
Nani Wilson: nwilson@aars.org | 650.243.4866
Lu Masina: lmasina@healthright360.org
415.243.6325 |
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All My Uso's Community BBQ
In memory of Jaytee Mauia
August 20th, 2022 | 10a-5pm
903 Gilman Ave.
San Francisco, Ca 94124
Free Food, Jumpers, Face Painting, Music, Entertainment, Backpacks, School Supplies and so much more!
For more info: Christine Mauia | 650.219.1081
Christine.Mauia@allmyusos.com |
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Stay Connected with SFUSD! |
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