Newsletter #006
 
July 2022
 www.sfusd.edu/fasi
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!
 
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July 2022 | Announcements  

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:
June 2022 | Highlights  
This summer, Koreena-Loliga Ortiz, Program Coordinator at the Samoan Community Development Center, her amazing team & Heaven Anoa'i, Pacific Islander Coordinator at SFUSD led the work around supporting our high school students with catching up on high school credits.
 
Thank you for the community partnership to provide space and academic supports this summer for students! One more week left! Yay!
 
For more information about SFUSD High School Credit Recovery Program, visit webpage.
 
Two language pilot programs launched this summer for both high school students and adults! In the Spring, both prganizations - Lauloa Pasefika (Samoan org) led by Herbert "Wiley" Ilalio & Tongans Rise Up led by Anna Mahina & Team in San Francisco heard the communities desire to preserve culture through language, they responded by each hosting a 7 week summer Samoan & Tongan language and culture classes. 80 students total registered! Two more weeks to go, students participating will receive a certificate of completion!
July 2022 | Community Announcements 
Saturday, July 9th, 2022 is the Pacific Feats Festival at the Santa Clara County Fairgrounds! 
[Pacific Feats Festival is bringing the Island Vibes to the heart of Silicon Valley. Live Music Performances, Mental Health Allies, the Best Polynesian Local Grindz, Exclusive Island Merchants, & Pacific Island Dance. Travel without traveling & come enjoy a day in the Heart of the Pacific!]
For more information and tickets: www.pacificfeatfestival.com
[On behalf of the Pacific Islander Youth Alliance (PIYA) and SCDC, we would like to invite you to the 26th Year Anniversary Finale of their Summer Program. Over 180 Samoan and Pacific Islander youth have participated in PIYA and are excited to share their Culture and Heritage with you.]
 
Wednesday, July 20th, 2022
1:00p-3:30p
Herbst Theater
San Francisco, Ca 94102
Pacific Islander Resource Hut is open during the Summer! Although appointments are recommended, Walk-ins are also welcomed!
Open: Mondays & Fridays
10am-4pm
Resources offered include:
  • Rental Assistance
  • Housing
  • Education
  • Workforce 
  • Economic Relief
  • Hygiene Products
  • and More...
Address:
150 Executive Park Blvd. #2450
San Francisco, Ca 94134
For more info: 415.240.6720
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
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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