November 16, 2017

Dear Students and Families,

On behalf of the faculty and staff in the Department of Alternative Education, we hope you enjoy the Thanksgiving holiday.  During this time of year it’s always important to reflect on the many opportunities we are thankful for in our lives and in our department we are especially thankful for your beautiful children that you allow us to be with every day.  In addition, we want to send our well wishes to those families that cannot be together over the holidays, including our brave parents in the military forces who serve this great country and are unable to be with their families.  Have a restful and relaxing holiday season with friends and loved ones and please be aware of the following:

Schools and Services Closed, Monday, November 20 – 24, 2017: Please be aware schools and services for students in the Sweetwater Union High School District and the Department of Alternative Education will be closed in recognition of the Thanksgiving Holiday.  Schools and services will resume normal hours of operation on Monday, November 27, 2017.

As always, please visit the Alternative Education website for more information about our services at:

https://alternative-education.sweetwaterschools.org/

Respectfully,

Jay C. Marquand, Ph.D.
Director of Alternative Education

From: Manuel Rubio
Sent: Tuesday, November 14, 2017 3:35 PM
To: Manuel Rubio
Subject: 2017-18 Hanover Climate Survey
Importance: High

Good afternoon Team SUHSD,

On behalf of the Sweetwater Union High School District, we are excited to announce the Third Annual Hanover Climate and Satisfaction Survey.

Over the past two years we have had over 2,500 staff and over 2,000 parents and community members took the Hanover survey and share their feedback about a number of important items. Your responses to the survey will help us in continuing to improve our district and ensure that we are Putting Students First.

The Climate and Satisfaction Survey is being administered by a leader in the field of educational research, Hanover Research in Washington, D.C.  – some of you may be familiar with the Hanover surveys that our colleagues at Chula Vista Elementary have been conducting for several years.

We encourage all staff to take about 15-20 minutes of your time to fill out the survey at this link: https://www.surveygizmo.com/s3/3750475/2017-18-Staff-Climate-Satisfaction-Survey-Sweetwater-Union-High-School-District. Hanover directly collects all survey responses and they are 100% anonymous and strictly confidential. Hanover Research shares only the final tabulated results with the Sweetwater Union High School District.

In addition, we ask you to encourage any and all parents and community members to take the survey that is available on the district website at: https://www.sweetwaterschools.org/2017-18-climate-and-satisfaction-survey/ Both surveys will close on Friday, December 8, 2017.

If you are experiencing any difficulties or have any questions, do not hesitate to contact the SUHSD Grants and Communications Office at (619) 691-5578. Again, thank you and we look forward to hearing from you!

–Manny Rubio

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Manuel Rubio
Director, Grants and Communications
Sweetwater Union High School District
1130 Fifth Avenue
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 691-5578
www.sweetwaterschools.org

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September 25, 2017

Board Item – Q.-1.

Issue:  Resolution No. 4524.

Superintendent’s Recommendation:
Adopt Resolution No. 4524, Designating the Month of November 2017, as National Native American Heritage Month.

Analysis:
The State Board of Education has adopted a resolution designating November 2017, as National Native American Heritage Month. This is an opportunity for the Sweetwater Union High School District to recognize the Native American heritage, culture, traditions and contributions of the students, parents and community members who participate in the educational programs and opportunities in this district. The History-Social Science Framework for California Public Schools supports the recognition of different ethnic groups through incorporating a multicultural perspective in the curriculum. Students learn that the national history is the story of many peoples and one nation.

The district’s schools’ leaders are urged to involve students in appropriate lessons and meaningful instructional activities and programs during this special month to commemorate Native American Heritage Month.

For questions regarding this board item, please contact Ana Maria Alvarez at (619) 691-5546 or ana.alvarez@sweetwaterschools.org.

Fiscal Impact:
None.

ATTACHMENTS:  Description Type
Resolution # 4524
Resolution Letter

REVIEWERS: Department Reviewer Action Date
Instructional Support Services Vicedo, Deanne Approved 9/21/2017 – 10:14 AM