MESSAGE FROM THE SUPERINTENDENT
Dear AUSD Community,
I am filled with so much pride and joy as we finish up the first week of the 2023-24 school. As I visited each Alhambra Unified School District site, I saw students, families, teachers, and staff members excited for the journey that lies ahead of us this year.
This year, AUSD will continue to prioritize excellence in education, working collaboratively with parents and educational partners, and fostering a safe and inclusive environment where every student can thrive. During the summer and this early part of the school year, we have already seen several students and groups excel. Through this newsletter, you will read about impressive accomplishments and achievements of our students and employees. There will, no doubt, be many more celebrations throughout the year.
Our classrooms and campuses are once again filled with the sounds of curiosity, the exchange of ideas, and the spark of creativity. With our extended summer programs this year, we leaned heavily on our maintenance and facilities staff to prepare our campuses in less time than they usually have. They worked tirelessly to ensure our facilities were in impeccable shape for the start of the school year. I want to take a moment to extend my heartfelt appreciation for their dedication, attention to detail, and hard work to ready our school sites to welcome our students back into clean, vibrant and welcoming spaces on Tuesday morning.
Connection and collaboration will be key to our students’ success. I encourage all parents to actively engage in your school community: Attend Back-to-School night and parent-teacher conferences, participate in school events, monitor your child’s progress regularly, volunteer if you are able…and PLEASE join your local PTA or PTSA. Your involvement and partnership plays a crucial role in shaping the educational journey of our students and contributes to the collective success of AUSD.
Together, we will continue to cultivate an environment where every student can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally. Thank you for your dedication, partnership, and continued support. I look forward to a successful and enriching 2023-24 school year!
Warmest regards,
Denise R. Jaramillo, Ed.D.
Superintendent
Congratulations to recent Alhambra High School graduate You Wei (Ben) Fan. Ben was awarded a $1,000 scholarship by the Chinese American Education Association (CAEA) at a special luncheon. AUSD Board members and administrators were there to help Ben celebrate his accomplishment. In the fall, Ben will attend USC, where he will major in Business Administration.
In preparation of the new school year, AUSD's Food and Nutrition Services team gathered together for their Opening Day Professional Development session. After Executive Director Vivien Watts and Board of Education Member Ken Tang welcomed everyone and thanked them for their hard work, they heard heard a hilarious and encouraging presentation from special guest Winnie Chang on Staff Wellness.
Meet the amazing AUSD Intervention Teacher Team! After having their training this week, they were ready and eager to welcome their students back to school the first day of school!
Congratulations to Mark Keppel High School teacher Tin Tran and Alhambra High School senior Nicolas Quach for being recipients of Congresswoman Judy Chu's 2023 Congressional Leadership of the Year Awards. Mr. Tran was chosen as the Educator of the Year and Nicolas was chosen as the Youth of the Year.
Congratulations to Alhambra High School senior Nicolas Quach who has assumed the position of State Chair of the California High School Democrats, a statewide organization which serves thousands of high school students across the state. You can read more about Nicolas' accomplishments HERE. (Photo Source: cahsdems.org)
At the end of each summer, the Tzu Chi Foundation coordinates with our Student Support Services division to ensure our students-in-need have the supplies to be ready for the new school year.
This year, they invited 325 students to a special Backpack Distribution event at Alhambra High School. Each backpack was filled with school supplies to help ease the families' financial burden and to prepare the students for success in school.
Alhambra Educational Foundation
Alhambra Latino Association
Asian American Association
The 18th Annual Shopping Extravaganza is a one-day, ultimate shopping experience on Saturday, September 30th. Ticket holders receive exclusive discounts at many retail stores, a catered lunch, live entertainment, and opportunities to win over $90,000 in retailer gift cards and prizes - all while benefiting local charities like AEF! To purchase tickets or for more information visit the AEF website: www.aef4kids.com.
Join AEF on Sunday, October 29th for the 10th Annual Alhambra Pumpkin Run and Halloween Fest in Downtown Alhambra! Proceeds will benefit the Alhambra Educational Foundation! The Pumpkin Run's mission is to provide a fun, family environment to promote physical fitness, health, and fun through a community-based event with costumes, music, and entertainment! For more information visit the AEF website: www.aef4kids.com.
Featured Videos: Employees of the Year
Congratulations to Alhambra Unified School District's Employees of the Year:
- Certificated: Christine Chung
- Classified: Rosario Puentes
- Management: Dr. Leann Huang
These videos were lovingly put together by their colleagues and played at the All-Staff Welcome Back meeting, where each Employee of the Year was recognized and presented with a Board of Education certificate and a commemorative bell.
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