
ABC Community Update
News from the ABC Unified School District

August 11, 2022
Thank You, Dr. Sieu
Superintendent Dr. Mary Sieu will retire after over three decades with the ABC Unified School District next Tuesday, August 16th. Dr. Sieu has been a dedicated educator for 46 years, including her time at ABC.
During her time as Superintendent, she has seen ABC schools receive national, state, and local recognition for student access to academic excellence and social emotional support, outstanding parent/guardian programs, and strong employee group partnerships. She was named Superintendent of the Year in 2017 by the Association of California School Administrators. As Superintendent, she saw ABC schools recognized and celebrated for their achievements, including 18 California Distinguished Schools, 17 Gold Ribbon Schools, 6 National Blue Ribbon Schools, all 5 middle schools named National Schools to Watch, Tracy High School designated as a Model Continuation High School, and 23 Magnet Schools/Academies developed.
Dr. Sieu is a strong advocate for student wellbeing. In 2010, Dr. Sieu made mental health a District priority as she worked with staff and local agencies to ensure Mental Health Professionals (MHP) at every school. In 2019, these efforts transitioned to creating permanent positions for Mental Health Professionals in ABC. Each elementary and middle school was assigned a permanent MHP, and two MHPs are assigned to each comprehensive high school. This action proved paramount in helping students during the COVID-19 pandemic and in setting the standard for what school districts throughout the state have emulated.
When asked what drove her during her time in education, she will smile and tell you simply that it was always about student achievement. To that end, Dr. Sieu leaves a legacy of student achievement, and she will be remembered for her outstanding leadership and dedication to the ABCUSD community.
Free Breakfast and Lunch
Free At-Home COVID-19 Tests
Check School Bus Schedules
Help Us Help Students - Annual Data Confirmation
It’s time for families to complete the required annual data confirmation through the Aeries Parent Portal for the coming school year. The information gathered through this process plays a critical role in the resources allocated to our schools and students. Please take a few moments to complete the data confirmation process. Just log into your Aeries Parent Portal account and complete the process for each child enrolled in ABCUSD. Check out this tutorial for help in completing the data confirmation process.
Incoming Freshman Learn About Cyber Security
Incoming 9th-grade students from across the ABC Unified School District took part in a one-week-long Cyber Security Camp. This camp, funded through the K-12 Strong Workforce Grant, featured hands-on activities, interactive group projects, workshops with guest speakers, and a field trip. CyberForward, a leader in cyber security training, provided the training from experts in the field. The 40 students attending the camp put their learning to the test as they presented their cyber security ideas and solutions on the last day of camp.
Qualified Families Can Save on Internet Costs
Dates to Remember:
August 16 - Board Meeting
August 22 - First Day of School
September 6 - Board Meeting
September 20 - Board Meeting
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ABCUSD
16700 Norwalk Boulevard
Cerritos, CA 90703
(562) 926-5566