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Weekly Community Newsletter June 6, 2025 The ACUSD/ACOE Community Newsletter is a weekly communication from the Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep our families, staff, and community members informed about our district! Questions, comments, or concerns? Please feel free to leave a comment below and we will get back to you within working hours. All comments are private and can only be seen by the Communications Specialist. District News & Announcements Happy Summer Break! ☀️ This is the final Weekly Community Newsletter of the 2025/2026 school year. The newsletter will take a break over the summer vacation and return in August when school starts again. Free Summer Meal Program 🥪 Our food services department is providing free curbside grab-and-go meals this summer! Meals will be provided Monday through Friday, starting on June 9th and ending on August 1st. Meals will not be available on June 19th or July 4th due to Federal Holidays. Curbside pick-up locations and times: Ione Elementary: 11:00 - 12:00 Pine Grove Elementary: 11:00 - 11:30 Plymouth Elementary: 11:00 - 11:30 Argonaut High School: 12:00 - 12:30 Meals are free for any child under 18 years old. No sign-up or sign-in necessary. Children do not need to be present to get a meal. Please visit our Food Services webpage to see the menu. ELOP - Open Space at Junior Highs and Pioneer Elementary! 📢 There is still open space in our Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) at the following sites: Pioneer Elementary School Ione Junior High School Jackson Junior High School To sign up, please go to our ELOP webpage.   News From the Community Back Pack 2 School Applications Now Open 🎒 The Back-Pack 2 School project provides backpacks filled with school supplies for Amador County students going into grades K-12 so that they will feel supported by their community to be successful in school. If you would like to apply to receive backpacks and/or school supplies, please fill out the attached form (available in English and Spanish). Information on where to turn in the application is on the form. Please return completed applications no later than July 14, 2025 at 4:00 pm. June Nutrition Newsletter 🍒 June's harvest of the month is cherries! See the attached newsletter, available in English and Spanish, for a delicious recipe and more information about cherries. Summer Youth Bus Pass Amador Transit is offering a Summer youth bus pass for kids 6-17 years old. The bus pass provides 2 months of unlimited bus rides on all in-county bus routes for $40. See the attached flyer or visit amadortransit.com for more information. Kids Community Bulletin See the attached Kids Community Bulletin (available in English and Spanish) for more information about these events! Kids Karate Classes Free Summer Concerts Indian Grinding Rock Art Contest Summer at the Sutter Creek Pool Summer Garden Camp Summer Fun Days Amador High Basketball Camp Backyard Composting ACRA Swim Lessons Heritage Rose Garden Open Garden Day Safe Sitter Class 4th of July Pool Party   School Board Updates The next School Board meeting will take place on June 11, 2025, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA 95642. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m.   Celebrations Pioneer Elementary Takes a Walk 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ Students had a blast at Pioneer Elementary's Walk/Jog event! Independence, North Star, and Community School Students Graduate 🎓 Students from Independence High School, North Star Independence Study, and County Community School formally graduated on Wednesday evening. Adult Education Graduation Ceremony 🎓 Amador Adult Education students who earned their high school diploma or GED formally graduated on Wednesday evening.   Upcoming Events 6/11 - School Board Meeting 6/18 - School Board Meeting

Friday, Jun 06 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter - May 30, 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter May 30, 2025 The ACUSD/ACOE Community Newsletter is a weekly communication from the Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep our families, staff, and community members informed about our district! Questions, comments, or concerns? Please feel free to leave a comment below and we will get back to you within working hours. All comments are private and can only be seen by the Communications Specialist. District News & Announcements Help Bring the Arts to Elementary Students 🎨 We are seeking individuals who are interested in teaching dance, visual and/or electronic arts, and theatre in the 2025/2026 school year. As a contracted provider, you would work one day per week at an elementary school to provide instruction to our students. If you are interested in interviewing for one (or more) of these positions, please reach out to the school site you would like to support! Handwriting Without Tears - Curriculum Review Families are encouraged to come to the district office to review the new Handwriting Without Tears curriculum. Upon adoption, this curriculum will be in place in TK-6 grade classrooms. 📅 June 2-13 (weekdays) 🕒 8:00 am - 2:30 pm 📍 Child Development Office (217 Rex Ave, Jackson) Community Advisory Committee Meeting There will be a Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting on June 3. This is the last meeting of the year. We look forward to seeing you there! For more information and to view the meeting agenda, visit the CAC webpage.   News From the Community Summer Youth Bus Pass Amador Transit is offering a Summer youth bus pass for kids 6-17 years old. The bus pass provides 2 months of unlimited bus rides on all in-county bus routes for $40. See the attached flyer or visit amadortransit.com for more information. Kids Community Bulletin See the attached Kids Community Bulletin (available in English and Spanish) for more information about these events! Kids Karate Contest Free Summer Concerts Potato Pants Challenge Indian Grinding Rock Art Contest Summer at the Sutter Creek Pool Summer Garden Camp Summer Fun Days Amador High Basketball Camp Backyard Composting ACRA Swim Lessons Heritage Rose Garden Open Garden Day Safe Sitter Class   School Board Updates The next School Board meeting will take place on June 11, 2025, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St., Jackson, CA 95642. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m.   Celebrations Pine Grove Float Parade 🚶‍♀️🚶‍♂️ On May 20th, Pine Grove Elementary held its annual Float Parade! The types of floats were split by grade level: 4th grade did counties, 5th grade did states, and 6th grade did countries. The float parade is a culminating event celebrating the research they did for their reports and presentations. Great job, everyone! Celebrating our Retirees Last week, we celebrated our retirees! 🎉 Congratulations to Tracy Ament, Sharon Schoen, Pamela Schaap, Gordon Wilson, Samme McMahan, Todd Ohm, and Robbie Price (pictured here). To all of our retirees, thank you for everything you did for our students throughout the years.   Upcoming Events 6/3 - CAC Meeting 6/6 - Last Day of School

Friday, May 30 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter - May 23, 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter May 23, 2025 The ACUSD/ACOE Community Newsletter is a weekly communication from the Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep our families, staff, and community members informed about our district! Questions, comments, or concerns? Please feel free to leave a comment below and we will get back to you within working hours. All comments are private and can only be seen by the Communications Specialist. District News & Announcements District English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting You are invited to the next District English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting! 📅 Thursday, May 29 🕒 6:00 - 7:30 pm 📍 ACOE Staff, Student, and Family Resource Center (217 Rex Ave, Jackson) OR virtually via Google Meet: meet.google.com/asi-rdhc-wyv To learn more about the committee, please visit the DELAC webpage.   News From the Community Summer Youth Bus Pass Amador Transit is offering a Summer youth bus pass for kids 6-17 years old. The bus pass provides 2 months of unlimited bus rides on all in-county bus routes for $40. See the attached flyer or visit amadortransit.com for more information. Mental Health & Immigration Workshop This workshop offers support and practical tools to manage stress, find peace of mind, and help your family cope. See attached flyer (in English and Spanish) for more information. 📅 Tuesday, May 27, 2025 🕒 4:00 pm - 6:00 pm 📍 525 Independence Dr. Sutter Creek, 95685 Kids Community Bulletin See the attached Kids Community Bulletin (available in English and Spanish) for more information about these events! Kids Karate Contest Potato Pants Challenge Indian Grinding Rock Art Contest Summer at the Sutter Creek Pool Summer Garden Camp Summer Fun Days Amador High Basketball Camp Backyard Composting ACRA Swim Lessons Heritage Rose Garden Open Garden Day Safe Sitter Class   School Board Updates The next School Board meeting will take place on June 11, 2025, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St., Jackson, CA 95642. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m.   Celebrations Jackson Elementary Food Drive Jackson Elementary's Student Council hosted a canned food drive for the Amador County Interfaith Foodbank. Summer is the hardest time for the food bank, so the students wanted to provide some help. They collected 1,015 cans in total! Casey Casagrande Field Dedication ⚾ On Sunday, May 18, the baseball field at Independence High School was officially dedicated as Casey Casagrande Field. The dedication event honored the many lasting contributions he made as a cherished educator, mentor, coach, friend, and devoted family man.   Upcoming Events 5/26: No School (Memorial Day) 6/6: Last day of school

Friday, May 23 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter - May 9, 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter The ACUSD/ACOE Community Newsletter is a weekly communication from the Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep our families, staff, and community members informed about our district! Questions, comments, or concerns? Please feel free to leave a comment below and we will get back to you within working hours. All comments are private and can only be seen by the Communications Specialist. District News & Announcements No School Friday, May 16 Friday, May 16, is a non-school day because it is an unused emergency school closure day. There are no other changes to the schedule next week. Wednesday, May 14 remains an early release day. There will be no Weekly Community Newsletter next week. Join Our School Wellness Committee! Amador County Unified School District is starting a School Wellness Committee, and we’d love for you to be part of it. We’re looking for a mix of voices—teachers, school leaders, parents, school board members, students, nutrition staff, health professionals, and community partners. If you're interested in joining, please see this message for more details. Dental Screenings at TK/Kindergarten Enrollment Event! Our final TK/Kindergarten Enrollment Event is Wednesday, May 14! Mira Yang, RDHAP, will be available for any student needing a quick dental assessment from 2-5 in the Staff, Student, and Family Resource Center. We look forward to seeing your student there to enroll and receive a free dental screening! Buy Plants & Support Special Education! 🌱 Our Triglia students are holding another plant sale to support the ACOE Special Education Program! Stop by to bring home a new plant and say hello to our friendly students and staff. Please note - this sale is cash only! 📅 Friday, May 23 🕒 1:00 pm - 3:30 pm 📍 Argonaut High School - Triglia Parking Lot   School Site News Field Dedication Ceremony Honoring Casey Casagrande Date: Sunday, May 18, 2025 Time: 4:30 PM Location: Independence High School, 525 Independence Drive, Sutter Creek, CA We are proud to announce a special Field Dedication Ceremony in honor of the late Casey Casagrande, a beloved educator, mentor, coach, and community figure who made a lasting impact on students and families in Amador County. Please join us as we celebrate the life and legacy of a truly remarkable man. All are welcome to attend this meaningful event and share in the recognition of a life well-lived and deeply appreciated.   News From the Community May Nutrition Newsletter 🥝 May's harvest of the month is kiwi! See the attached newsletter, available in English and Spanish, for a delicious recipe and more information about kiwi. Kids Community Bulletin See the attached Kids Community Bulletin (available in English and Spanish) for more information about these events! Beginning Ceramics Classes - Plymouth and Jackson ACRA Programs for Teens & Tweens Amador Youth Mountain Biking Club Bedbug Challenge 5k Color Run Firewise Defensible Space, Landscaping, and Home Hardening Vermicomposting Class Indian Grinding Rock Art Contest Summer Fun Days Backyard Composting Summer Garden Camp   School Board Updates The next School Board meeting will take place on June 11, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA 95642. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m. Highlights from the May 7 board meeting can be viewed here.   Celebrations Ione Elementary Bikes to School 🚲 On Wednesday, May 7, Ione Elementary proudly participated in National Bike to School Day! This marks the 12th consecutive year Ione Elementary has taken part in this event. New this year, and thanks to a partnership with Amador County Public Health, students also attended an engaging assembly focused on the importance of wearing bike helmets and practicing bicycle safety in our neighborhoods. Argonaut Staff Recognized At the May 7 board meeting, Argonaut High School principal Kelly Hunkins recognized 6 staff members with ACUSD Challenge Coins: Kevin Harlow, Alena Vratoss, Michelle Joyce, Sarah Yonan, Chris Lucke (not pictured), and Charlie Foyil. Special Education Superstars At the May 7 board meeting, each special education director selected one person to be awarded an ACUSD Challenge Coin. Dr. Sadie Hedegard, Assistant Superintendent of Special Education, awarded a challenge coin to Mahaila Hendricks, a community partner through ATCAA. Joshua Brock, ACOE Director of Special Education, awarded a challenge coin to Joy Wallen. Steve Russell, Director of Alternative Special Education, awarded a challenge coin to Lisa Putney. Jan Johnson, Program Specialist, awarded a challenge coin to Theresa Davis. Jill Weber, Program Specialist, awarded a challenge coin to Lacey Henry. Community Service Champions At the May 7 board meeting, students who completed 135 hours or more of community service were recognized for their accomplishments. 35 students were awarded certificates, block A letters, graduation cords, and pins depending on their total number of hours. This year, two students each completed over 1,000 hours of community service and also received a $300 Tobacco Use Prevention Education (TUPE) scholarship! Celebrating AVID's Impact At the May board meeting, AVID Coordinator Tara Hannah provided the school board with an update on AVID’s growth in ACUSD over the past 8 years. Students Georgianna Calestini and Latu’ila Tuungafasi also spoke about the positive impacts AVID has had on their lives, from improving their grades to increasing their overall self-confidence.   Upcoming Events 5/16: No School (unused emergency closure day) 5/26: No School (Memorial Day)

Friday, May 09 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter - May 2, 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter May 2, 2025 The ACUSD/ACOE Community Newsletter is a weekly communication from the Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep our families, staff, and community members informed about our district! Questions, comments, or concerns? Please feel free to leave a comment below and we will get back to you within working hours. All comments are private and can only be seen by the Communications Specialist. District News & Announcements Let's Celebrate Our Staff! May 5–9 is Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week, and we want to hear from you! Has a teacher, coach, or staff member at ACUSD/ACOE made a difference in your or your child's life? Say thank you with a quick message by filling out this Google Form. We'll make sure they receive it, and we'll share a few on social media, too! Help us show our educators and staff just how much they mean to our community. Dental Screenings at TK/Kindergarten Enrollment Event! Our final TK/Kindergarten Enrollment Event is Wednesday, May 14! Mira Yang, RDHAP, will be available for any student needing a quick dental assessment from 2-5 in the Staff, Student, and Family Resource Center. We look forward to seeing your student there to enroll and receive a free dental screening! Community Advisory Committee (CAC) Meeting The next CAC meeting will be held next week. The meeting is open to the public and will be available in person and via Zoom. Please visit the CAC webpage for more details and to see the meeting agenda. 📅 Tuesday, May 6 🕒 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm 📍 First 5 Amador (975 Broadway, Jackson, CA) Click here to join via Zoom   News From the Community Art Contest - Indian Grinding Rock Indian Grinding Rock State Historic Park will be hosting an Art Contest on June 14th & 15th, in celebration of California State Parks Week. They are looking for artists of all ages to submit a piece that captures the park's significance. To enter, please email a high-quality photo of your art piece to indiangrindingrockshp@parks.ca.gov. The email submission deadline is June 2nd. Please see the attached flyer for an overview and all submission guidelines.  Kids Community Bulletin See the attached Kids Community Bulletin (available in English and Spanish) for more information about these events! Beginning Ceramics Classes - Plymouth and Jackson ACRA Programs for Teens & Tweens Creative Arts Camp Registration Amador Youth Mountain Biking Club Bedbug Challenge 5k Color Run Firewise Defensible Space, Landscaping, and Home Hardening Vermicomposting Class Summer Fun Days Summer Garden Camp   School Board Updates The next School Board meeting will take place on May 7, 2025, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA 95642. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m.   Celebrations ELOP Staff at Celebrate Our Children Our Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) staff had a blast at Celebrate Our Children on Saturday! Jackson El. Students Learn & Teach History Jackson Elementary held its annual Wax Museum! 5th-grade students in Mr. Klement's class each chose an important historical figure and built a museum display about the person they chose. They wore costumes, created props, and wrote reports to recite to students and parents visiting the museum.   Upcoming Events 5/6 - Community Advisory Committee Meeting 5/7 - School Board Meeting 5/14 - TK/K Enrollment Event

Friday, May 02 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter - April 25, 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter April 25, 2025 The ACUSD/ACOE Community Newsletter is a weekly communication from the Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep our families, staff, and community members informed about our district! Questions, comments, or concerns? Please feel free to leave a comment below and we will get back to you within working hours. All comments are private and can only be seen by the Communications Specialist. District News & Announcements No School Monday, April 28 Monday, April 28, 2025, is a non-school day because it is an unused emergency closure day. All schools will be closed on this day. Please note that Wednesday, April 30, 2025, will be a regular school day. There will be no early release on that day. Volunteer Cut-Off Date The cut-off date for volunteer applications for the 2024-2025 school year is Friday, May 2nd. If you are a family member or guardian of a current student and would like to volunteer at an upcoming event or field trip before the end of the school year, please be sure to turn in your volunteer application to your school site by Friday, May 2nd. Applications received after May 2nd will not be processed in time for the end of the current school year.   News From the Community Celebrate Our Children Festival Join us for Amador County's premier annual event for children & families! There will be tons of activities and entertainment, and everything is FREE! 📅 Saturday, April 26 🕒 11:00 am - 2:00 pm 📍 Argonaut High School, Jackson Free QPR Training for Suicide Prevention Want to know more about Suicide Prevention? QPR (Question, Persuade, Refer) is designed to help all of us identify and refer suicidal persons to professionals who can assess, manage, and treat the underlying illnesses that promote suicidal behavior. The next free training session: 📅 April 28, 2025 🕒 5:30 pm 📍 Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency - 10590 Hwy 88 Jackson, CA 95642 Learn About Water Safety! 💧 Attached to this newsletter are informational flyers about water safety from our friends at Amador County Public Health! As the weather warms up, now is a great time to go over water safety tips with your family. Kids Community Bulletin See the attached Kids Community Bulletin (available in English and Spanish) for more information about these events! Beginning Ceramics Classes - Plymouth and Jackson ACRA Programs for Teens & Tweens A&A Shooters Sporting Clays Shoot Wagon Train and Days of 49 Parade SSAY Youth Coalition Poster Contest Creative Arts Camp Registration Amador Youth Mountain Biking Club Bedbug Challenge 5k Color Run Firewise Defensible Space, Landscaping, and Home Hardening Vermicomposting Class Summer Fun Days   School Board Updates The next School Board meeting will take place on May 7, 2025, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA 95642. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m. Read the board brief from the April 16 board meeting here.   Celebrations Concert Band College Visit The Amador & Argonaut Band attended the University of the Pacific's Lab Ensemble and San Joaquin Professional Development Day with teacher Sophia Rechel! The concert band worked with several talented up-and-coming music educators, received invaluable real-time feedback from high school music educators, and engaged in sectional sessions with esteemed faculty and professors. Colorful Day at Plymouth El Plymouth Elementary students had a blast at the Color Fun Run on Friday, April 11! Students ran laps and got more and more colorful, thanks to volunteers and teachers who hit them with blasts of color as they passed. Amador High School Challenge Coins At the April 17 board meeting, Amador High School Principal Kaleb Cagle awarded five of his staff members with ACUSD Challenge Coins. He recognized Stephanie Bramer, Jeremiah Cloud, Clare Condon, Nancy Sanchez Lemus, and Gabriela Lopez Prudente. Celebrating Argonaut's Top Students Argonaut held their annual Top Ten Breakfast last Thursday to recognize the top ten students from each graduating class! The students shown here are the top students from the senior class. Congratulations to all of the students who were recognized for their hard work!   Upcoming Events 4/26 - Celebrate Our Children @ Argonaut High School 4/26 - Triglia Plant Sale @ Sutter Creek Duck Race 4/28 - No School (unused emergency closure day) 5/2 - 2024-2025 Volunteer Application Cut-Off

Friday, Apr 25 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter - April 11, 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter April 11, 2025 The ACUSD/ACOE Community Newsletter is a weekly communication from the Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep our families, staff, and community members informed about our district! Questions, comments, or concerns? Please feel free to leave a comment below and we will get back to you within working hours. All comments are private and can only be seen by the Communications Specialist. District News & Announcements Job Fair 📣 We are holding a job fair this month at the District Office! 📅 Wednesday, April 23 🕒 12:00 - 3:00, 3:30 - 5:30 📍 District Office Conference Room A 217 Rex Ave. Jackson, CA 95642 See the attached flyer for more information about the positions available. Triglia Plant Sale 🌱 Our Triglia students are holding a plant sale at the Sutter Creek Duck Race to support the ACOE Special Education Program! Stop by to bring home a new plant and say hello to our friendly students and staff. 📅 Saturday, April 26 🕒 10:00 am - 3:00 pm 📍 Sutter Creek Duck Race, Minnie Provis Park   News From the Community Community Dental Health Survey 🦷 Amador Dental Health Partnership would like to better understand your family’s dental health needs. We are inviting parents and caregivers who live in Amador County to complete this survey. We will use the responses to improve local dental programs. The survey closes soon, so submit your responses soon! Take the survey here. Harvest of the Month - Strawberry 🍓 February's harvest of the month is the strawberry! See the attached newsletter, available in English and Spanish, for a delicious recipe and more information about strawberries. Financial Assistance for Swim Lessons 🏊‍♀️ Amador Splashes Forward is dedicated to ensuring every child in Amador County has the opportunity to learn to swim without financial barriers. If you would like to apply for financial assistance for swim lessons for your child or obtain more information, please email amadorsplashesforward@gmail.com. The application deadline for Summer 2025 is June 30th. Kids Community Bulletin See the attached Kids Community Bulletin (available in English and Spanish) for more information about these events! Beginning Ceramics Classes - Plymouth and Jackson ACRA Programs for Teens & Tweens Stuck on Succulents and Cacti Calaveras Rampage Travel Softball Team Tryouts Easter Eggstravaganza A&A Shooters Sporting Clays Shoot Wagon Train and Days of 49 Parade Creative Arts Camp Registration Amador Youth Mountain Biking Club Bedbug Challenge 5k Color Run Firewise Defensible Space, Landscaping, and Home Hardening Vermicomposting Class Summer Fun Days   School Board Updates The next School Board meeting will take place on Wednesday, April 16, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA 95642. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m.   Celebrations JJHS Drama Wins Awards at Festival 🎭 Congratulations to JJHS Drama for winning top festival awards at California Educational Theatre Association's 25th Annual Middle Stage Fest! Nearly 30 JJHS students competed, bringing home 45 medals. Special kudos to Avery Metz, Gennavieve Mehrer, Isari Valtierra, and Ember Johnson, who took home Silver in Costume Design, Drew Luxemberg, who earned Silver in Solo Acting, and Sunnie Smithwick, who achieved the highest honors of Gold in Solo Acting.   Upcoming Events 4/16 - School Board Meeting 4/17 - Early Childhood Family Night at Pine Grove Elementary 4/18 - No school (Easter weekend) 4/21 - No school (Easter weekend) 4/23 - ACUSD/ACOE Job Fair

Friday, Apr 11 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter - April 4, 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter April 4, 2025 The ACUSD/ACOE Community Newsletter is a weekly communication from the Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep our families, staff, and community members informed about our district! Questions, comments, or concerns? Please feel free to leave a comment below and we will get back to you within working hours. All comments are private and can only be seen by the Communications Specialist. District News & Announcements New ELOP Junior High Program! 📣 We are excited to announce that we are opening up our Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) at both junior high schools! ELOP will be available at Ione Junior High and Jackson Junior High starting in the 2025/2026 school year. The program will run Monday through Friday from 1:30 pm (minimum days) to 5:30 pm. Please visit the ELOP webpage to register! Free Pictures with the Easter Bunny For families with special needs/disabilities 📅 Saturday, April 12th, 2025 🕒 12:00-5:00 PM 📍 First 5 Amador, 975 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642 Google Maps Link - First 5 Call Kelly for any questions or help with booking: (209) 256-9101 Book your appointment here   News From the Community ATCAA Energy Program - Help for Amador Families 💡 Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) has an energy program to support families in need in our county and neighboring counties. The program currently covers: Utility bill assistance Weatherization Free Well Water Testing Please see the attached flyer for more details, including income guidelines, to determine if you qualify for the program! You can also visit ATCAA's website to learn more and apply. Kids Community Bulletin See the attached Kids Community Bulletin (available in English and Spanish) for more information about these events! Beginning Ceramics Classes - Plymouth and Jackson ACRA Programs for Teens & Tweens Stuck on Succulents and Cacti Calaveras Rampage Travel Softball Team Tryouts Easter Eggstravaganza A&A Shooters Sporting Clays Shoot Wagon Train and Days of 49 Parade Amador Youth Mountain Biking Club Bedbug Challenge 5k Color Run Vermicomposting Class Summer Fun Days   School Board Updates The next School Board meeting will take place on April 16, 2025, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA 95642. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m.   Celebrations Ione Elementary Challenge Coins 🥇 Mr. Huss, principal of Ione Elementary School, presented ACUSD Challenge Coins to Todd Ohm, Samme McMahan, Carol Muschetto, and Will Stothart. Ione Junior High Challenge Coins 🥇 Mr. Wagner, principal of Ione Junior High School, presented ACUSD Challenge Coins to Sheri Gempler, Christy Watson, Kobie Pettis-Encinas, and Monty Wright.  Plymouth Elementary CCSPP Grant Award Celebration 🎉 Plymouth Elementary has been awarded $1.18 million over five years to enhance support for staff, students, and families as part of the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) Implementation Grant. Members of the Plymouth Elementary Community Advisory Team presented an overview of the grant, shared Plymouth’s goals, and expressed their enthusiasm for its implementation over the next five years. New Vision Screening Tool 👓 Our Health Services Team has purchased a new vision spot screener using funds from our Medi-Cal Collaborative team! The spot screener enables our team of nurses to quickly and easily detect student vision problems. Our Medi-Cal collaborative team supports the reinvestment of Medi-Cal monies available to us through the LEA Billing Option Program.   Upcoming Events 4/12 - Easter Bunny Photos 4/16 - School Board Meeting 4/18 - No School - Easter Weekend 4/21 - No School - Easter Weekend

Friday, Apr 04 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter - March 28, 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter The ACUSD/ACOE Community Newsletter is a weekly communication from the Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep our families, staff, and community members informed about our district! Questions, comments, or concerns? Please feel free to leave a comment below and we will get back to you within working hours. All comments are private and can only be seen by the Communications Specialist. District News & Announcements We Need Your Input - Last Day! We invite all families, staff, and community members to participate in our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Survey to share their valuable insights and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our educational programs and services. The survey closes Friday, March 28, so please take some time to give your feedback! Survey links: English Survey Spanish Survey CAC Meeting Next Tuesday The Community Advisory Committee (CAC) is holding its next meeting on Tuesday, April 1. The meeting is open to the public and available in person or via Zoom. See the agenda and more details on the CAC webpage. 📅 Tuesday, April 1 🕒 6:00 PM – 7:30 PM 📍 First 5 Amador (Jackson, CA) 🔗 Join meeting virtually via Zoom   News From the Community Utility Bill Assistance and More! Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) assists families needing shelter, warmth, financial assistance, and other basic needs. They provide support for individuals of all ages and walks of life, including families, youth, and adults. Please see the attached flyer (available in English and Spanish) for details about the programs currently offered and contact information for each program. Visit the ATCAA Website for more information. Community Mental Health Services Survey Amador County Behavioral Health is seeking input on their Community Survey for the Mental Health Services Act (MHSA) Community Program Planning Process (CPPP)! The survey will be available to take online until March 31, 2025. Complete the survey here. Substance Solutions for Amador Youth (SSAY) SSAY is looking for high school students interested in joining their youth coalition! Members will be a part of a group of youth leaders working to reduce substance use in Amador County. Gift cards are available for first-meeting involvement! If you know of a student who might be interested, please have them fill out the interest form on the website. Kids Community Bulletin See the attached Kids Community Bulletin (available in English and Spanish) for more information about these events! Beginning Ceramics Classes - Plymouth and Jackson ACRA Programs for Teens & Tweens Amador Junior Buffaloes Cheerleading Sign-Ups Amador Junior Buffaloes Football Sign-Ups Stuck on Succulents and Cacti Calaveras Rampage Travel Softball Team Tryouts Easter Eggstravaganza Wagon Train and Days of 49 Parade Bedbug Challenge 5k Color Run Vermicomposting Class   School Board Updates The next School Board meeting will take place on April 16, 2025, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA 95642. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m. The board brief from the March 26 board meeting is available on our website.   Celebrations Pioneer Students Making a Difference! 🎉 Pioneer Elementary's Student Council is working hard to make a difference in their community! Today, the students worked with Amador Parks and Recreation to clean up Pioneer Park. They also did a canned food drive in December.   Upcoming Events 4/16 - School Board Meeting

Friday, Mar 28 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter - March 21, 2025

Weekly Community Newsletter March 17, 2025 The ACUSD/ACOE Community Newsletter is a weekly communication from the Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep our families, staff, and community members informed about our district! Questions, comments, or concerns? Please feel free to leave a comment below and we will get back to you within working hours. All comments are private and can only be seen by the Communications Specialist. District News & Announcements We Need Your Input! We invite all families, staff, and community members to participate in our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Survey to share their valuable insights and contribute to the ongoing improvement of our educational programs and services. Your open and honest feedback is crucial in helping us understand the needs and priorities of our school community. Survey links: English Survey Spanish Survey   School Site News Community Night at Amador Adult Education Community Night at Amador Adult Education is coming up at the end of the month! We will have many local community agencies present to showcase what they do to support our community. We look forward to seeing you there! 📅 Thursday, March 27 🕒 4:00 - 5:30 pm 📍 Amador Adult Education - 525 Independence Drive, Sutter Creek   News From the Community School Garden Coalition Meeting 🌱 Calling all parent and garden volunteers - come join our next meeting! Date: Wednesday, March 26 Time: 2:00 pm - 3:00 pm Location: 1220 Airport Rd. Jackson, CA 95642 Help Improve Kids' Dental Health! Amador Dental Health Partnership would like to better understand your family’s dental health needs. We are inviting parents and caregivers who live in Amador County to complete this survey. We will use the responses to improve local dental programs. Take the survey here. Kids Community Bulletin See the attached Kids Community Bulletin (available in English and Spanish) for more information about these events! Beginning Ceramics Classes - Plymouth and Jackson ACRA Programs for Teens & Tweens Financial Literacy Workshop Girl Scout Family Information Nights Free Car Seat Safety Check Amador Junior Buffaloes Cheerleading Sign-Ups Amador Junior Buffaloes Football Sign-Ups Stuck on Succulents and Cacti Calaveras Rampage Travel Softball Team Tryouts Bedbug Challenge 5k Color Run   School Board Updates The next School Board meeting will take place on Wednesday, March 26, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA 95642. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m.   Celebrations ELOP & State Preschool Challenge Coins Jeni DeWalt, Director of Child Development, awarded Challenge Coins to State Preschool staff members Jamie Guthrie and Pam Schaap (not pictured). Brianna Cadotte, Expanded Learning Opportunities Program Supervisor, awarded Challenge Coins to ELOP staff members Laura Carl (not pictured) and Denise Fraboni. Educational Options Challenge Coins Matt Medellin, principal of County Community, Independence High, and North Star Independent Study schools, awarded Challenge Coins to Sarah Swift and Angella Cowan (not pictured). Adult Education Challenge Coins Principal Diana Griffin awarded ACUSD Challenge Coins to Melissa Case, Chris Garbarini, and Lori Martinez! Celebrating Music in our Schools Month! 🎵 March is Music in Our Schools Month! Music in Our Schools Month (MIOSM) is celebrated every March to recognize the importance of music education in schools. At the March 5 board meeting, music teacher Sophia Rechel spoke to the board about the importance of music and band in our county, and members of the combined Argonaut and Amador band played a short performance. You can watch their performance here. Community Supports Argonaut Student Leadership Argonaut Student Leadership is going to the California Association of Student Leaders (CASL) Conference in April! The CASL Conference is a transformative experience for our students, providing them with an opportunity to develop leadership skills, gain confidence, and network with student leaders from across the state. The group is thankful to those in our community who made the experience possible.   Upcoming Events 3/26 - School Board Meeting

Friday, Mar 21 2025