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  • Safe Gun Storage / Almacenamiento seguro de armas

    Dear Parent/Guardian:   Providing our students and staff with a safe educational environment remains one of our top priorities. We are all aware of incidents of gun violence in our surrounding communities, and across the nation, most recently, the tragedy in Uvalde, Texas. Each year in the United States, nearly 350 children aged 17 and under gain access to a firearm and unintentionally shoot themselves or someone else. Nearly 637 more die by suicide with a gun each year.  And, since 2020, guns are the leading cause of death for children in this country.    In the majority of these gun-related incidents, the minor gained access to a lawfully purchased gun from their residence or the residence of a relative. 4.6 million American children live in homes with guns that are both loaded and unlocked. Goleta Union School District takes steps to ensure that campuses are safe from the threat of gun violence. Any student found in possession of a firearm on campus is subject to immediate arrest, suspension and expulsion proceedings.   To further our efforts to protect students against firearms, and as a courtesy to our families, we would like to bring to your attention the legal obligations to protect minors from negligent gun storage. Please see gun storage laws summarized below:   Criminal Storage of a Firearm, California Penal Code section25100(A)  https://leginfo.legislature.ca.gov/faces/codes_displaySection.xhtml?lawCode=PEN&sect   ionNum=25100   This State statute makes it a crime to store a loaded firearm on any premises under your control, knowing or reasonably should have known, a child is likely to gain access to the firearm, and the child gains access causing death or great bodily injury.   Feel free to retrieve the full text of the above law for further details.  Sincerely,     Diana Galindo-Roybal, Ed.D.  Superintendent

    Thursday, May 26 2022

  • End of The School Year Message from Superintendent, ...

    May 26, 2022   Dear GUSD Families,    The 21-22 school year is ending and we begin the transition from spring to summer.  This time of year brings meaningful opportunities to celebrate milestones, strengthen connections with your children, and hopefully slow down. “When we are happy—when our mindset and mood are positive—we are smarter, more motivated, and thus more successful. Happiness is the center, and success revolves around it.”  This quote comes from Shawn Achor, the author of The Happiness Advantage: The Seven Principles of Positive Psychology That Fuel Success and Performance at Work. I read this book a few years ago, and I was encouraged to practice positivity which included encouraging the heart of others. Some days I did this well, and other days I fell short. A lesson I have learned is never to stop trying. Tomorrow is a new day and a new opportunity to be better, to do better. If you need an inspirational summer read, check out the book I mentioned above or read Achor’s latest book, Before Happiness: The 5 Hidden Keys to Achieving Success, Spreading Happiness, and Sustaining Positive Change. This book is definitely on my summer reading list.    I am wrapping up my first year as the Goleta Union School District superintendent. I have learned a lot about GUSD and the people who have dedicated their careers to adding value to the organization and the students attending our nine elementary schools. Families make up the heart of our district community. GUSD families come in various sizes, shapes, and colors, and they are all beautiful! I see GUSD as an extension of the community. We partner with families to provide our children with a school experience that sees potential in all, nurtures the whole child, encourages laughter and joy, and provides safe spaces for all children. When school environments accomplish this, they will we see high academic achievement and growth. Families, we are here for you! Maya Angelou said, “Hope is born again in the faces of children.”  It’s never a bad day when children are happy, safe, and loved. May your summer be filled with joy and sunshine.      Respectfully,  Diana Galindo-Roybal  

    Thursday, May 26 2022

  • The Board of Trustees has approved the New Principal...

    The Board of Trustees has approved the New Principal for El Camino Elementary School.  PLEASE READ THIS IMPORTANT MESSAGE FROM THE OFFICE OF THE SUPERINTENDENT   The Board of Trustees approved  Lorena Chavez as new Principal of El Camino Elementary School.   Ms. Chavez is in her thirty-seventh year as a teacher working in Goleta Union School District (GUSD). During her 40 years in education, Ms. Chavez has worked as a Bilingual Instructional Assistant, Teacher, Bilingual Teacher, Master Teacher, Induction Mentor, Beginning Teacher Support and Assessment (BTSA) Support Provider, Community College Instructor, and Administrative Designee for 21 years at Isla Vista Elementary School. In all of these roles, she has demonstrated a strong commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion. She has consistently worked to improve systems, programs, and instruction for students. She has served on many district and site committees, including the Bilingual Advisory Committee, District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC), the Social Justice Advisory Committee, as well as the Task Force for Diversity, Equity, Inclusivity and Anti-Racism. At Isla Vista, she has served as a member of the Principal’s Advisory Committee, Grade Level Representative, English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC), School Site Council, and recently the Positive Behavior Intervention and Support (PBIS) Committee. A tireless advocate for equitable practices in education, Ms. Chavez is passionate about seeing students grow academically, socially, and emotionally.    Ms. Chavez will begin her duties as Principal on August 3, 2022.   We also want to thank  Kristina Munoz , Teacher on Special Assignment (TOSA) of Multi-Tiered Systems of Support (MTSS) and English Language Development (ELD), who agreed to step in as short-term Interim Principal at El Camino School until June 16, 2022. All agree that she has done an admirable job as Interim Principal!   Please join me in thanking  Ms. Munoz and congratulating  Ms. Chavez when you see them!   David Simmons Assistant Superintendent, Human Resources Goleta Union School District  401 North Fairview Avenue Goleta, CA 93117 (805) 794-0196       La Mesa Directiva ha aprobado a la Nueva Directora de la Escuela Primaria El Camino.  POR FAVOR LEA ESTE MENSAJE IMPORTANTE DE LA OFICINA DEL SUPERINTENDENTE   La Mesa Directiva aprobó a Lorena Chavez como nueva Directora de la Escuela Primaria El Camino.   La Sra. Chavez está en sus treinta y siete años como maestra trabajando en el Distrito Escolar de Goleta (GUSD, por sus siglas en inglés). Durante sus 40 años en educación, la Sra. Chavez ha trabajado como Asistente de Instrucción Bilingüe, Maestra, Maestra Bilingüe, Maestra Principal, Mentora de Inducción, Proveedora de Apoyo y Evaluación para Maestros Principiantes (BTSA, por sus siglas en inglés), Instructora de Colegio Comunitario y Designada Administrativa durante 21 años en la Escuela Primaria Isla Vista. En todos estos roles, ha demostrado un fuerte compromiso con la diversidad, la equidad y la inclusión. Ella ha trabajado constantemente para mejorar los sistemas, los programas y la instrucción para los estudiantes. Se ha desempeñado en muchos comités del distrito y del sitio, incluido el Comité Asesor Bilingüe, el Comité Asesor de Aprendices de Inglés del Distrito (DELAC, por sus siglas en inglés), el Comité Asesor de Justicia Social, así como el Grupo de Trabajo para la Diversidad, Equidad, Inclusión y Antirracismo. En Isla Vista, se ha desempeñado como miembro del Comité Asesor del Director, Representante de Nivel de Grado, Comité Asesor de Aprendices de Inglés (ELAC, por sus siglas en inglés), Consejo Escolar y recientemente el Comité de Apoyo de Intervención de Comportamiento Positivo (PBIS, por sus siglas en inglés). Una incansable defensora de las prácticas equitativas en la educación, a la Sra. Chavez le apasiona ver a los estudiantes crecer académica, social y emocionalmente.    La Sra. Chavez comenzará sus funciones como directora el 3 de agosto de 2022.   También queremos agradecer a Kristina Muñoz, Maestra en Asignación Especial (TOSA, por sus siglas en inglés) de Sistemas de Apoyo de Múltiples Niveles (MTSS, por sus siglas en inglés) y Desarrollo del Idioma Inglés (ELD, por sus siglas en inglés), quien accedió a intervenir como Directora Interina a corto plazo en la Escuela El Camino hasta junio 16 del 2022. ¡Todos están de acuerdo en que ha hecho un trabajo admirable como directora interina!   ¡Únase a mí para agradecer a la Sra. Muñoz y felicitar a la Sra. Chavez cuando las vea!   David Simmons Superintendente Asistente, Recursos Humanos Distrito Escolar Unido de Goleta  401 North Fairview Avenue Goleta, CA 93117 (805) 794-0196

    Thursday, May 26 2022

  • GUSD School Board Meeting, May 25, 2022, 6:30PM / Re...

    For more information about this meeting, including the agenda and Zoom link or to view past agendas and minutes, please click HERE . Thank you!

    Friday, May 20 2022

  • GUSD Friday Flyers! / ¡Folletos de los viernes de GUSD!

    Attached you will find the Friday flyers for this week! Have a great weekend! Through a partnership with the California Public Utilities Commission’s (CPUC) Deaf and Disabled Telecommunications Program (DDTP), the California Department of Rehabilitation’s (DOR) Voice Options program provides eligible Californians who are unable to speak, or who have difficulty speaking, with a free speech-generating device. The goal of this program is to ensure full and equal telephone communications access for all Californians with disabilities.   Click HERE to learn more!   Click HERE to register for this event.  

    Friday, May 20 2022

  • GUSD School Board Meeting, April 27, 2022, 6:30PM / ...

    For more information about this meeting, including the agenda and Zoom link or to view past agendas and minutes, please click HERE . Thank you!

    Friday, Apr 22 2022

  • GUSD Special School Board Meeting, Closed Session, A...

    For more information about this meeting, including the agenda and Zoom link or to view past agendas and minutes, please click HERE . Thank you!

    Friday, Apr 15 2022

  • GUSD School Board Meeting, April 6, 2022, 6:30PM / R...

    For more information about this meeting, including the agenda and Zoom link or to view past agendas and minutes, please click HERE . Thank you!

    Friday, Apr 01 2022

  • GES PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT #4 / NOCHE DE INFORMACI...

    Goleta Union School District GIFTED EDUCATION SUPPORT GES PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT #4 (of a 4 part series) “Math Differentiation/Teaching Math the Common Core Way” Wednesday, May 4th, 2022 Time: 6:00-7:00 pm All GUSD parents are welcome! Spanish translation will be available. Zoom link: https://zoom.us/j/94952343066 This presentation will introduce a few instructional tools that teachers and parents can utilize to differentiate math instruction, providing engaging ways to extend math skills and concepts for students who are ready for challenge. We will also show how teachers use Number Talks to build strong conceptual understanding and encourage academic discourse -- taking students beyond the rote computation or, "borrowing and carrying" type strategies that many parents remember from our own elementary school experience.  We hope to see you on the 4th! ******************** Distrito Escolar de la Unión de Goleta APOYO A LA EDUCACIÓN PARA DOTADO S   NOCHE DE INFORMACIÓN PARA PADRES DE GES #4 (de una serie de 4 partes) "Diferenciación de las Matemáticas/Enseñanza de las Matemáticas a la Manera del Núcleo Común"   Miércoles, 4 de mayo, 2022 Hora: 6:00-7:00 pm   ¡Todos los padres de GUSD son bienvenidos!   Habrá traducción en español.   Enlace de zoom: https://zoom.us/j/94952343066   Esta presentación introducirá algunas herramientas de instrucción que los maestros y los padres pueden utilizar para diferenciar la enseñanza de las matemáticas, proporcionando formas atractivas para ampliar las habilidades matemáticas y conceptos para los estudiantes que están listos para el desafío. También mostraremos cómo los maestros utilizan Number Talks para construir una sólida comprensión conceptual y fomentar el discurso académico, llevando a los estudiantes más allá del cálculo de memoria o de las estrategias del tipo "tomar y llevar" que muchos padres recuerdan de nuestra propia experiencia en la escuela primaria.     ¡Te esperamos el día 4! [Monday, May 2 at 8:44 AM] This is a friendly reminder that our Math Differentiation GES Parent Information NIght is happening this Wednesday evening 6:00 - 7:00 on Zoom (see details in original post). We hope can join us!

    Monday, Mar 28 2022

  • We Need Your Help! Funding for Universal Transitiona...

    During last night’s Board of Education meeting, the Trustees signed the attached letter to advocate for state funding to support mandated universal transitional kindergarten.  This unfunded mandate from the state will cost GUSD millions of dollars over time and have a negative financial impact on current programs and staffing.  If you would like to support our efforts to get the state to fund the universal transitional kindergarten mandate, please reach out to the government officials listed below and use the following template. “My name is (name) and I am a (title) in the Goleta Union School District and I am calling on behalf of its 3,500 students, which are in your legislative district. We are very concerned that our universal transitional kindergarten students will receive $0 when UTK is implemented this coming July. Your office has the power to fix this!  Recently, your office received an email from Senator Limón to sign on to a letter to Governor Newsom asking him to fund UTK for all students, regardless of the district they attend. Please make your voice heard and advocate for the students in our school district.” Assembly Member Steve Bennett:    assemblymember.bennett@assembly.ca.gov 805-564-1649 Representative Salud Carbaja l : info@saludcarbajal.com 805-546-8348 U.S. Senator Alex Padilla : Fill out THIS form to contact Alex Padilla 916-448-2787 U.S. Senator Dianne Feinstein : Fill out THIS form to contact Dianne Feinstein 415-393-0710

    Thursday, Mar 17 2022