Latest News Archive (2023-2024)
We hope your student is having a great first week back at school!
Hello Sac City Unified families,
We had so much fun welcoming students back for the 2023-2024 school year this week! Our Interim Superintendent, Lisa Allen, and Sac City Unified’s mascot, Crispin, had fun visiting our schools, students and families on the first day.
As a reminder, schools will be closed on Monday, September 4 in observance of Labor Day. Enjoy your weekend and we’ll see your student back on Tuesday, September 5!
Firearms Safety Memorandum
Joint Statement from SCUSD and SCTA Regarding Compensation
The Sacramento City Unified School District and the Sacramento City Teachers Association have reached an agreement to close out the contract reopener negotiations for the recently completed 2022-2023 school year. This agreement comes one day before students begin the new fall semester and after negotiations resumed earlier this month with a commitment by both the District and SCTA to work in a collaborative manner.
Transitional Kindergarten Message
for Earl Warren, Edward Kemble, Ethel Phillips, Isador Cohen, John Bidwell, Mark Twain, Martin Luther King, Jr., Parkway, and Susan B. Anthony Sites
Update re: Shift to TK Classroom Only
Dear TK Families of Sacramento City Unified School District,
Happy New School Year! Hope this message finds you and your loved ones doing well. This is to notify you of a slight change in programming for your child. However, the good news is that we have the resources to ensure your child has a full day of learning.
School starts next week! Let’s GOOOO!!!
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Today’s back-to-school newsletter sent through ParentSquare may be viewed here.
We can’t wait to welcome students back on Thursday, August 31!
Back-to-School is Around the Corner! August 31
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Read your first district newsletter of the new 2023-2024 school year on ParentSquare!
We can’t wait to welcome students back on Thursday, August 31.
Community Swim at the New Luther Burbank H.S. Pool
Hosted by Board President Chinua Rhodes
Sacramento City Unified School District and Board President Chinua Rhodes (Trustee Area 5) are pleased to welcome you to a community swim at the newly opened Luther Burbank swimming pool on Saturday, August 19!
Pre-registration is required.
This new pool at Luther Burbank was made possible thanks to the voter approved Measure Q and will welcome physical education classes and student-athlete competition starting this Fall.
Sign-up in advance for one swim session on August 19, swimming space is limited:
Mental Health Matters
Taking care of your emotional wellbeing is just as important as taking care of your physical health.
TRY THESE CALMING STRATEGIES:
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Take a walk
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Get a good night’s sleep
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Eat nutritious food
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Connect with others
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Stretch or do yoga
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Exercise
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Stay hydrated
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Practice gratitude
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Spend time in nature
Community Resources
You are not alone. Call, text or scan the resources below.
Save a Life
Is a student sick or has lost consciousness? Get help immediately from school staff. Rescue efforts are available throughout the school including Narcan, which can reverse the effects of a drug overdose.
Are You a Victim of Sexual Harassment, Rape, Abuse, Incest or Human Trafficking?
You’re not alone and there are people and resources available to help you.
TITLE IX
If the incident happened on campus or at a school-related function within the US, Title IX may apply*. Learn more and file a complaint at scusd.edu/title-ix-students
Get to Know Us Community Fair
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
Join us Saturday, July 29 from 10am-1pm for a free event at Serna Center where you can meet Sac City Unified staff and community partners!
We’ll have free meals and new/used youth clothing to give away while supplies last. You can also get your bike repaired for free by Sacramento Area Bicycle Advocates, get free COVID vaccines, enjoy live music, and enter to win our raffle for a chance to win a brand-new bike or tablet!
Summer Mobile Food Pantry Community Food Distribution: 7/5-8/18
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
This summer, The Central Kitchen is distributing grocery boxes through our Mobile Food Pantry on a first come, first served basis to any Sacramento community member, every Monday through Friday, from July 5 through August 18 between 8 am and 9:30 am.
Special thanks to Sacramento Food Bank & Family Services and No Kid Hungry for partnering with us by providing food and funding.
Weekly Schedule
Sacramento City Unified School District Announces Superintendent Transition
The Sacramento City Unified School Board today announced that Superintendent Jorge A. Aguilar will step down at the end of this month. The search for a new superintendent to lead the District will begin immediately.
Superintendent Aguilar’s last day of service in Sac City Unified (SCUSD) is June 30, 2023. SCUSD Deputy Superintendent Lisa Allen will serve as acting superintendent during the District’s leadership transition.
2023-2024 Budget Update
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
At our final meeting of the school year, the SCUSD Board of Education unanimously approved a proposed $720.4 million budget for the upcoming 2023-2024 fiscal year. The District budget is still subject to revision for 45 days after the State gives final approval to its budget.
CAASPP Student Score Reports
Parents/Guardians,
Your child’s 2022-23 CAASPP results are now available in the Parent Portal. You will see scores for English Language Arts (ELA) and mathematics. If your child was in grades five, eight or twelve, you will also see CAST (California Science Test) scores. You can view theses scores using the following path: More>Assessments>California Paperless Reporting
2023-2024 Academic Calendar
Dear Sac City Unified Families,
At our Board of Education meeting last night, the Board approved our 2023-2024 student traditional academic calendar. The first day of school this coming fall will be Thursday, August 31, 2023.
Click here to review the traditional academic calendar for TK-12 students which is also attached to this update.
Enroll in 2023-2024 Parent Participation Preschool Program
Your participation in preschool is a wonderful way to begin what will be many years of involvement in your child’s education.
About the Program
Parents volunteer in the classroom at least one day a week in collaboration and guidance of the preschool teacher to help children develop a variety of skills including social and emotional development, pre-writing, concepts, collaborative play, and foundational skills for kindergarten.