Newsletter #014
 
April 2023
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Talofa*Aloha*Alii*Bula*Fakaalofa lahi atu*Hafa adai*Iokwe*Ia orana*Kia orana*Kia Ora*Ko na Mauri*Malo e lelei*Mogethin*Hello!
(These are various greetings in different Pacific Islander languages)
 

April 2023 | SFUSD Announcements  

Matua Advisory Council meetings are held every 3rd thursday of the month!
 
Next meeting is:
April 20th, 2023
6pm-7:30pm
Location: 
Visitacion Valley Elementary
55 Schwerin Street
San Francisco, Ca 94134
 
For more information, please contact Nau Finau
sftongansriseup@gmail.com
check out M.A.C website!
 
6th Annual VĀSĀ High School Conference
Reviving our Presence: Belonging, Balance & Beauty
Friday, April 28th, 2023
8:00a-3:00p
@City College of San Francisco
Open to all SFUSD High School Students. Scan the QR-Code to indicate you are interested in participating this year, click button below or use this link bit.ly/VASACon2023
SFUSD Pacific Islander Wellness Festival! 
Saturday, April 29th, 2023
11am-4pm
Location:  On Treasure Island!
13th Street. Avenue H SF
For more information contact:
Verna Castro castrov@sfusd.edu
Jennifer Uperesa uperesaj@sfusd.edu
Scan QR Code on flyer for additional details on Event
Calling All Actors & Actresses!!
Samoan Solutions has opened up casting call for Fagogo of 2023!
 
Here are a few details to take into consideration:
  • Will be open to ALL Ages
  • Voluntary participation
  • Experience is preferred; not required
  • Auditions for certain roles will be in place
  • Weekend practices will be MANDATORY for all cast members
If you are interested in joining or know someone who may be of interest in participating, do not hesitate to get in touch with Samoan Solutions! 
Email: samoansolutions@gmail.com
Social Media: @samoansolutions
Phone: (650) 392-5677

Attend and see, hear, do, and be part of something awesome at the SFUSD Citywide Youth Arts Festival! 

Come check out the SFUSD Citywide Youth Arts Festival, where SFUSD arts students get to connect and communicate with San Francisco residents and visitors by sharing their artistic voice and vision. 

The SFUSD Arts Department Citywide Youth Arts Festival will consist of two major events:

  1. The first is a month long visual art exhibitions within the six different zones throughout the city of San Francisco. April 6 - April 24, 2023.
  2. The second will be a one day event that will focus on live performances in the same venues as the visual art exhibitions. April 15, 2023.

To find the dates and locations of the festival's live performing arts events and visual art exhibitions, please visit the Citywide Youth Arts Festival page

April 2023 | Community Announcements  
Lumana'i Education Gift DEADLINE, Friday April 14th, 2023
Samoan Solutions - Lumana'i Education Gift is here!
Deadline April 14, 2023 8pm-PST!
 
Gift Categories open to:
  • Middle School & High School Students
  • High School Seniors & 8th Grade Students entering Private High School
  • College Transfer Students
of Samoan Ancestry, Living in The San Francisco Bay Area. Use links below to apply! www.tinyurl.com/LUMANAIAPPwww.tinyurl.com/LUMANAIART 
 
These gifts are funded by amazing community members who wish to invest in our students each year; we aim to raise $5000 for the fund. Your contributions ensure the Lumana'i Education Gift is a resource for our community for years to come. 
 
If you are interested in donating to the Lumana'i Education Fund, there are 4 different ways you can donate. Click link below for payment options. https://linktr.ee/samoansolutions
TOFA Association presents a scholarship opportunity for students in California!
 
Application inquiries to eliza@tofainc.org
Prom Dress Giveaways
every Saturday & Sunday now until May 28th!
 
The Princess Project
455 Market Street 
San Francisco, Ca 94105
 
All teens in the Bay Area who are currently enrolled in high school are welcome to make an appointment to receive one free prom dress and on free accessory!
 
 
Wednesday, April 12th
3:00p-5:00p
 
Gardening DAY!!
Free Event!
Location:
141 Industrial Street
San Francisco, Ca 94124
  • Gardening
  • Outdoor games
  • Musical Chairs
  • Food
  • Prizes
  • Baby items
  • Book giveaways
More info: 415.647.5313
www.goodsamfrc.org
Ninos, En La Mision
 
Family fun for all 
 
Date: April 14, 2023
Time: 6:00p-8:00p
 
Location:
24th and Mission Bart Station Plaza
 
DJ, Live Music, Lowriders, Bounce House and Kids activities
 
 
Pop-Up Village
 
Celebrating communities, families and health!
 
Second Saturdays
  • May 13th
  • June 10th
 
1pm-4:30pm
 
1201 Mendell Street
San Francisco, Ca 94124
 
More information:
popupvillage.org
FB+IG: @popupresourcevillage
Essence of Mana
 
Parent Project
 
This FREE 12-week course is designed to support adult family members by developing communication skills and tips leading to more nurturing family relations.
 
June 1, 2023
6:00pm PST
Where: Zoom
 
For Registration Contact:
Nani Wilson: nwilson@aars.org
650.4866
Lu Masina:
lmasina@healthright360.org
415.243.6328
Return to Black Wall Street
A Cooperative Workbased Learning Experience
 
Earn $ While You Learn!
 
June-July 2023
Build a Cooperative Mindset
Virtual Training and Business Incubator
 
August-November 2023
Cooperative Business Internship
 
Scan QR-code on flyer to register.
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!
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