Newsletter #009
October 2022
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Hello! Talofa! Malo e lelei! Håfa Adai! Aloha!
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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October 2022 | Announcements
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Matua Advisory Council
Meeting
October 20, 2022
6:00p-7:30p
150 Executive Park Blvd.
Suite #2450
*In Samoan and Tongan language,
Matua means Parent.
For more information contact Heaven Anoa'i | SFUSD Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander 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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Are you interested in pursuing your teaching credential while working as a full-time salaried teacher? Do you know someone who would make an exceptional educator in the classroom but doesn't have their teaching credential? Get to know SFUSD's Pathway to Teaching - SFUSD's intern practice-based credential program!
Pathway to Teaching offers the following credential programs in:
- Multiple Subject (TK-5)
- Multiple Subject + Bilingual Spanish Authorization (TK-5)
- Education Specialist, Mild to Moderate Support Needs (K-12)
Join us for a webinar to learn more about Pathway by registering via tinyurl.com/PTWebinar23.
Application Deadlines:
Start your application now via sfusd-pathtoteaching.smapply.io.
- Priority Deadline - Oct. 16
- Round 2 Deadline - Nov. 27
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Enrollment Time!
Join us!
PreK and Elementary School Enrollment Fair
(In-person)
Saturday, October 22nd
10a-2p
John O'Connell High School
2355 Folsom Street
San Francisco, Ca 94110
Middle and High School Enrollment Fair (Virtual)
October 24-27th, 2002
5pm-7pm
More information:
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Are you interested in the career in teaching?
You are invited you to the "
Alternative Ways to Teaching" event that will be happening on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. The best part is that it will be virtual, so you will be able to join from anywhere!
Please sign up at your convenience and if you have any questions, please feel free to call me anytime. Click here to sign up and for more information or scan the QR code below!
For more information contact Seilala Zumbado | SFUSD Recruitment Analyst | zumbados@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!
Applications for the PreK program in ongoing.
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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This month, we are spotlighting our amazing Pacific Islander community members
(Pictured below: Heaven Anoa'i, Epi Aumavae, Reno Anoa'i,
Fa'auuga Moliga, Victoria Filimoehala-Egan,
Carl Johnson, Nackie Moli) who volunteered their time to read a loud to our elementary students at our Faitau Fridays Read-a-loud Literacy Program! Thank you for taking time out to read to our students at our Elementary Schools! Thanks to our School Site Administrators and Educators for hosting! If you are interested in being a reader or would like to have Faitau Fridays at your school site, please contact:
Heaven Anoa'i | SFUSD Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Coordinator | anoaih@sfusd.edu |
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On September 27th, 2022, Members of the Pacific Islander Community in San Francisco gathered in front of San Francisco City Hall. The S.A.L.L.T Association hosted a press conference to mark the 1st reading of the Pacific Islander Cultural Heritage District proposed for Visitacion Valley Sunnydale Neighborhood. Check out the article and media coverage.
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On September 29th, 2022, many gathered at the Samoan Community Development Center for the presentation of the Kāpasa Fetu'u - Community Needs Assessment. More than 360 participated in the needs assessment conducted by the Pasifika Urban Roots. Highlights of community strengths and needs. Key findings and recommendations were also shared. To access the digital version of the Kāpasa Fetu'u - Community Needs Assessment link on the link:
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On September 30, SF State University hosted SFUSD's 2nd College Access Convening Event! This event was packed with our amazing SFUSD Counselors, administrators, teachers who support college access from all SFUSD high schools & Community Based Organizations! Success! Shout outs to KBS, College and Career Readiness Team and Koreena Ortiz for the interviewing Pacific Islander students and sharing their voices on screen! |
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October 2022 | Community Announcements |
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Please consider attending and/or sharing the upcoming UC Application Workshop hosted by the Pacific Islander Initiative in partnership with the Office of Undergraduate Admissions at UC Berkeley. We’ll be gathering on zoom this Friday, October 14th from 5:30p - 7:30p PST. Visit tinyurl.com/UCPIApply to register!
Participants will learn more about the UC Application process directly from an admissions representative, and will connect with current Pasifika students at UC Berkeley. This workshop is intended for prospective students and their families who are considering pursuing an undergraduate degree at the UC. The space is open to anyone who would like to learn more about the UC Application process. Captioning will be available.
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Hut Fest is here!
Hui Fest is an annual where Tahiti and San Francisco become one with most iconic dance troupes of our time, "Te Maeva."
Saturday, October 15th
11am-4pm
Jerry Garcia Amphitheater in McLaren Park!
San Francisco, Ca 94134
For more information and to purchase tickets, check out website.
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The Pacific Islander Resource Hut
Walk-ins are also welcomed!
Appointments are encouraged.
Open Weekly:
Mondays & Fridays
10am-4pm
Services offered:
Employment Assistance
Housing & Economic Relief Assistance
Education Services
Case Management
Additional Services on site
Address:
150 Executive Park Blvd. #2450
San Francisco, Ca 94134
For more info: 415.532.7275 |
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Samoan Community Development Center hosts their College & Career Fononga Alumaga Series.
Higher Education:
UC Berkeley
Wednesday, October 19th
2pm-5pm
Contact: Koreena Ortiz
koreena.ortiz@scdcsf.org
Careers:
Community Based Organizations
Wednesday, October 26th
3p-5p
Contact: Alexandria (Lexi) Saelua
alexandria.saelua@scdcsf.org |
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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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A few November events scheduled! |
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Samoan Solutions are at it again! Woot woot! Saturday, November 19th is the 12th Annual 5K Turkey Trot For Charity! Every year, SFUSD Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Students, Families, Educators and Administrators take part in this amazing event! We will be at it again! You can sign up this month as a team or individual!
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Stay Connected with SFUSD! |
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