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Newsletter #008
September 2022
www.sfusd.edu/fasi
www.sfusd.edu/mac |
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Hello! Talofa! Aloha! Håfa Adai! Malo e lelei!
Alii! Io̧kwe! 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 - please visit www.sfusd.edu/fasi. |
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September 2022 | Announcements
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SFUSD Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Literacy Program for Fall 2022!
This Fall 2022, we are excited to annouce our partnership with Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander members of the community, who have committed to our Faitau Fridays READ ALOUD Program, featuring NH&PI Cultural Literature & Authors.
*In Samoan Language,
Faitau means to read.
For more information contact Heaven Anoa'i | SFUSD NH&PI Coordinator | anoaih@sfusd.edu |
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SFUSD NH&PI Programming presents,
Samoan, Tongan & NH&PI Bucs TUTORING PROGRAM.
College students & SFUSD Alumni will support Balboa High School Student Athletes with academic success and goal setting for the academic year!
For more information contact Heaven Anoa'i | SFUSD NH&PI Coordinator | anoaih@sfusd.edu |
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NH&PI Programming presents
Introductory
Tongan Language Course
For Middle School & High School students!
6 Week Virtual Course
Every Tuesday 6:00p-7:30p
To register and more information:
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Matua Advisory Council is preparing to launch their first fall semester meeting in October! Stay connected!
In the meantime, check out the M.A.C website for updates.
*In Samoan and Tongan language,
Matua means Parent.
For more information contact Heaven Anoa'i | SFUSD NH&PI Coordinator | anoaih@sfusd.edu |
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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!
We are still accepting applications for the PreK program. 10 slots left!
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:
For any additional questions, contact:
UrsulaAnn Siataga
siatagau@sfusd.edu |
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Join us for our first gathering of the school year.
BLACK TO SCHOOL!
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Thursday Sep 15, 2022 ⋅ 5pm – 7pm
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Leola M. Havard Early Education School 1520 Oakdale Ave,
San Francisco, CA 94124
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Hosted in partnership with The Dream Keeper Initiative and the Human Rights Commission, and the African American Achievement & Leadership Initiative, we cordially invite you to Black to School!
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SFUSD is Hiring!
Positions Available:
How to Apply:
More information:
If you would like more information about specific positions or support with the application process, please contact:
Seilala Zumbado, Recruiter
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Superintendent Listening and Learning Town Halls
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Vision, Values and Goals Community Meetings
Here is where SFUSD families and caregivers is encouraged to attend.
"The San Francisco Board of Education exists to represent the vision and values of the community. In order to best serve the community, the Board will be holding a series of conversations and listening sessions with the community to gather all the feedback needed to discern the vision and values of the community in order to draft and eventually adopt Goals and Guardrails."
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One of our Balboa Buccaneers, Jeremiah Pelesauma was on the news! Check out his story, inspiration and motivation! Thank you Jeremiah for your leadership! We are proud of you! Click to watch video. https://youtu.be/94myb3hTofs |
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On August 30th, Matua Advisory Council elected members had a meet & greet session with SFUSD new superintendent, Dr. Matt Wayne! Good Q&A session, and getting to know visions and priorities for this year. Thank you to MAC parents for your continued voices on behalf of our students and families! For more information or to get involved in the MAC, contact Heaven Anoa'i. anoaih@sfusd.edu. |
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On August 31st, we held the NH&PI Mixer 2022! This was an opportunity to welcome new and reaquaint with SFUSD NH&PI staff and collegues! Participants were able to get to know each other and their current work in the district. Those who attended accounted for more than 75 years of combined experience in SFUSD! It was also great to also share time with our AAALI and AAPAC collegues! Thank you to Physical Education Department, NH&PI Administrators and Certificated Recruitment Team for hosting event! Here are a few photos from event below. |
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On Friday, September 1st, 2022 at Galileo High School, NH&PI students held their first recruitment and outreach event for a student-run space dedicated to learning and sharing a variety of history and cultures of Oceania.
During outreach, students were able to share this flyer and a Tongan fruit drink called, 'Otai made by Galileo parent, Asipesionau Fehoko.
Looking forward to what the Club has in store for this school year! Shout outs to student leadership, advisor, Galileo team and Parents! |
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In Septembers newsletter issue, we wanted to create a section to spotlight our NH&PI community in SFUSD!
Mrs.Misa is our 4th grade Teacher at Paul Revere K8 this year! She started her new career with SFUSD in Pathway to Teaching program in 2020. She was hired amidst a global pandemic to Visitacion Valley Middle School. At VVMS, she launched the Lumina'i Gift Application Sessions for students to support in the process of applying to scholarships while in middle school. She also launched the Power Lunch Sessions that brought Pacific Islander Community Members to share their career paths, journey and navigating life as a Pacific Islander living in the Bay Area. Last year, her class read Lowriders in Space by Cathy Camper and to engage students in their reading, she brought real lowriders to school parking lot. Prior to SFUSD, she worked 12 years as an Adminstrator in Early Education in San Mateo County and Co-founder of Samoan Solutions non-profit organization. We are excited for her new journey at Paul Revere this school year! Thank you Mrs.Faga Misa for taking up the charge! |
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September 2022 | Community Announcements |
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Catch Samoan Community Development Center youth program coordinators, group facilitators, case managers at many school sites through out SFUSD! They are back at it for the 2022-23 School Year! Here are a list of programs & supports offered during school time at selected middle/high school sites.
Arise (Ala Mai)
[@Willie Brown MS, Visitacion Valley MS, Burton HS, Balboa HS]
Arise is a mentorship program that will supplement educational services and includes academic support and the use of culturally relevant curriculum for Pacific Islander (PI) students to increase academic achievement and promote a growth mindset and a college-going culture.
Tupulaga Talavou Tula’i (3T’s) - Young generation “RISE UP
[@James Denman MS, Dr.Martin Luther King Jr MS, Visitacion Valley MS, Visitacion Valley ES]
3 T’s is an intergenerational cultural enrichment program designed to build personal and collective interpersonal strength among PI children and youth residing citywide in San Francisco. Using traditional dances and songs, our goal is to provide our youth with life skills that promote resilience; knowledge of their heritage that will inspire.
Soifua A’la’oina (Life Skills)
[@Balboa HS, John O'Connell HS, Visitacion Valley MS]
Program teaches about various life skills, healthier coping styles, mental wellness, and the effects of substances on a young person’s brain. Supports with any substance related incidents and support to decrease suspension rates.
For more information on any of these in school/on school campus programs, visit
https://www.scdcsf.org/
info@scdcsf.org | (415) 841-1086
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Pacific Islander Resource Hut
Walk-ins are also welcomed!
Appointments are recommended.
Open: Mondays & Fridays
10am-4pm
Resources offered include:
- Rental Assistance
- Housing
- Education
- Workforce
- Hygiene Products
- and More...
Address:
150 Executive Park Blvd. #2450
San Francisco, Ca 94134
For more info: 415.240.6720 |
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Next cohort starts this week
September 15th, 2022
6:00pm on Zoom
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.
Contact:
Nani Wilson: nwilson@aars.org | 650.243.4866
Lu Masina: lmasina@healthright360.org
415.243.6325 |
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Come join us!
California Coastal Cleanup
Marina Park in San Leandro
Saturday -
September 17th, 2022
9am-12pm
Come help bring awareness to the Marine litter problem in our community. 80% of plastics found in the Ocean wash there from the land.
We will be near the Children's Playground. Supplies will be provided.
To Volunteer: Contact Meri Veavea
mertianaveavea@inafamaolek.us |
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You are invited!
Join the Pacific Islander community at City Hall to listen to the first reading of the Pacific Islander Cultural District Resolution!
Tuesday, September 27, 2022
Time: 2pm
In-person:
San Francisco City Hall
1 Dr.Carlton B.Goodlett Pl.
San Francisco, Ca 94102
Virtual:
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You are invited!
Kāpasa Fetu'u: A Community Needs Assessment Presentation.
Thursday, September 29, 2022
6:00 PM | SCDC Auditorium
2055 Sunnydale Ave, San Francisco, CA 94134
Kāpasa Fetu’u is defined as a star compass in the Tongan language. Our community needs assessment focuses on the needs, gaps, trends, and strengths of NHPI youth and young adults in San Francisco.
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A few October events scheduled! |
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Wow, enrollment rolled around so fast!
SAVE THE DATES!
Join us at our Enrollment Fairs!
PreK and Elementary School Enrollment Fair (In-person)
Saturday, October 22nd
10a-2p
John O'Connell High School
Middle and High School Enrollment Fair (Virtual)
October 24-27th, 2002
5pm-7pm
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San Francisco Safe Community Halloween Event for ALL Ages!
Saturday, October 29, 2022
11am-5pm
Gilman Park
903 Gilman Ave.
San Francisco, Ca 94124
For more information:
Contact Starr or Christine
415.416.6435
www.sfsafe.org |
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Special Shout out to Sacramento Unified School District... |
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Stay Connected with SFUSD! |
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