Superintendent's Message on the the First Month of School: 8-25-22

Dear SSFUSD Community, 
  
We are almost through the first month of the 2022-23 school year, and I want to take this opportunity to thank you for contributing to a successful start. Our students successfully returned to the classroom, and they are learning new routines and expectations for the year ahead. 

 

 

Back-to-School Nights begin this week. We are looking forward to showcasing our educators and the ways in which they are teaching and engaging our scholars this year. Your child’s education is a partnership between school and family that works best when everyone is moving in the same direction, so we hope you will take time to attend your scholar’s Back-to-School Night event!

 

 

As a reminder, California is providing all K-12 students in public school with free breakfast and lunch this year, regardless of family income. However, the state still requires families to complete and submit meal applications for accounting purposes. Families that complete an application may also be eligible for benefits such as free annual Sam Trans bus passes, discounted internet service, a discount on the purchase of a laptop and lower Advanced Placement testing fees. Please visit the following web page to learn more and fill out an application: 

 

 

 

We are still looking for more SSFUSD parents, staff, and students to serve on our 2022-2023 Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion Committee (EDIC). This committee was formed last year to help us improve educational equity and access for our students, especially those most in need. If you are interested in discussing and learning more about our district’s teaching and learning, professional learning, and hiring and recruitment practices and interested in helping the district to improve in these areas, please complete this application.

 

 

According to the San Mateo County Health Department, COVID-19 cases in the Bay Area are decreasing. While this is good news, case levels still remain high in comparison to previous time periods as does the risk for contracting COVID-19. SSFUSD continues to follow the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) recommendations, which include: (1) staying up-to-date with your COVID-19 vaccinations and boosters for yourself and your child(ren); (2) getting tested if you or your children develop symptoms of COVID-19; (3) staying home from work or school if sick or test positive for COVID-19. We also continue to strongly encourage the use of high-quality masks indoors and in settings where ventilation is poor or if you are at high risk for severe disease or illness.

 

As before, your health care provider, pharmacies like CVS and Rite Aid, and vaccine clinics organized by California's My Turn effort and the San Mateo County Health Department will likely provide multiple pathways for you and your children to receive the necessary vaccines and boosters.

 

Thank you again for partnering with us for your children’s education! I hope to see you at some of our various Back-to-School Nights in the coming days! 

 

In gratitude,
Dr. Shawnterra Moore 
Superintendent

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