Newsletter #010
November 2022
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Talofa! Malo e lelei! Håfa Adai! Aloha!
Alii! Io̧kwe! Bula Vinaka! Kia Ora!
Hello!
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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November 2022 | Announcements
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Message to SFUSD Families:
Fall Recess November 21-25, 2022 |
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Launching NEW VASA High School Pathway:
A Certificate Pathway for SFUSD Juniors and Seniors!
BEGINS Spring 2023! |
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Recruiting junior & senior students NOW!
In a partnership with the San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) and the City College of San Francisco, we are pleased to announce the NEW VASA High School: A Certificate Pathway for SFUSD Juniors and Seniors. The two-course Certificate Program in Critical Pacific Islands & Oceania Studies will allow students to:
- Achieve a Certificate of Accomplishment from City College of San Francisco
- Fulfill major requirements for an Associates or Arts degree in Ethnic Studies and Critical Pacific Islands & Oceania Studies
- Receive credit towards high school graduation requirements
- Support with an educational map for transfer to a four-year university or vocational/technical trade
- Access mentorship opportunities with Pacific Islander/Oceania students, professionals, community leaders, and educators
- Get tutoring for high school core subjects
- Prepare for college with support on scholarship applications and personal statement development
- Connect to Pacific Islander/Oceania cultural resources
11th and 12th graders interested in registering for this program and for more information, please contact:
Heavenly Anoa’i | anoaih@sfusd.edu OR Ursula Ann Siataga | siatagau@sfusd.edu
The NEW VASA High School Certificate Pathway is a collaboration between the SFUSD Fa’a Sāmoa Initiative, SFUSD NHPI Programming, SFUSD College and Career Readiness, CCSF VĀSĀ (Oceania) Student Success Program, Critical Pacific Islands & Oceania Studies, and the Department of Interdisciplinary Studies.
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SFUSD Native Hawaiian & Pacific Islander Staff Racial Affinity Series starts this month! This space is one of 5 affinity spaces in the district created for and by our Administrators.
Thursday, November 17th 4p-6p
Physical Education Department
95 Gough Street
San Francisco, Ca 94102
Contact Verna Castro (castrov@sfusd.edu) or UrsulaAnn Siataga (siatagau@sfusd.edu) if you have not received an invitation in your sfusd email. |
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Honoring Native American Heritage Month! |
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On Saturday, November 5th, 2022 at Sanchez Elementary and Everett Middle School, SFUSD Indian Education hosted their Native Heritage Celebration! Congratulations to Indian Ed Team and Native community for a successful event! What a way to start the month! Yay! Over 100 SFUSD Educators, staff and students participated, and so many more community members and families coming from various parts of the Bay Area attended. There were workshops of Arts and Crafts, Sacred Ceremonies, Free Education resources, Native Vendors and plenty of delicious frybread! Fa'aSamoa Initiative team was honored be part of the the 7:30am volunteer set up crew and looking forward to future collaborations! Here are a few photos and below are also additional resources we recommend you check out! pc: Xman |
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On Tuesday, November 15th, 2022, marked a historical moment for our Pacific Islander community in the Bay Area and the city of San Francisco. At City Hall, SF Board of Supervisors voted unanimously to approve the designation of Visitacion Valley/Sunnydale neighborhood as the Pacific Islander Cultural Heritage District. Pictured here are many Pacific islander community members and supporters overjoyed of the decision, and ready for the next steps.
pc: Jean Melesaine
Check out a few articles and media coverage.
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On Tuesday, November 15th during the SFUSD Board of Education meeting, African American Parent Advisory Council had their annual Board Presentation! Parents were able to share their journey from 2013, wins, areas of improvement and share their 2022 Goals & Priorities! Fa'aSamoa Initiative team would like to say, Thank you for all you do in community, in district, and congratulations and great job on your board presenation! We see YOU! For more information, check out website!
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November 2022 | Community Announcements |
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Wedneday, Novemeber 16th!
These two workshops are happening! Yay! For more information about these workshops and future series of these workshops, please contact:
Koreena Ortiz, Ala Mai Program Coordinator
koreena.ortiz@scdcsf.org; 415.583.9548
@Samoan Community Development Center. |
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This Saturday, November 19th, Samoan Solutions hosts their 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! Do not miss out!
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Bay Area Providers (BAP) invites you to a Volleyball and Basketball Tournament!
This Saturday,
November 19th
11am - 3pm
Palega Rec.Center
500 Felton Street
San Francisco, 94134
Open to youth ages 14-18
- $750 Prize for 1st Place Team.
- Free Lunch
- Swag Bags (limited)
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SCDC's ANIU Pathway presents...
Fononga Alumaga Career Series: Creatives
Wednesday,
November 30th, 2022
3p-5p
@Samoan Community Development Center
2055 Sunnydale Ave. SF, CA 94134
Are you interested in pursuing a career path in the arts? Do you see yourself starting your own business, becoming your own boss? Engage and be in community with Pasifika Creatives who continue to invest in and profit from their passions. |
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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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Stay Connected with SFUSD! |
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