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Vandalism, metal theft cost SCUSD more than $100,000
Criminals are most active during school breaks; neighbors are asked to help watch over campuses this summer
June 17, 2013 (麻豆视频): Vandals, arsonists and metal thieves cost the 麻豆视频 City Unified School District more than $100,000 a year 鈥� money the cash-strapped district cannot afford.
That鈥檚 why SCUSD is asking the community for help in keeping schools safe and secure over the long summer break which stretches until the first Tuesday after Labor Day in September.
Two SCUSD playgrounds damaged by arson fires
Caroline Wenzel and John Sloat schools unlikely to open in September with playground structures due to criminal activity
August 7, 2013 (麻豆视频): Arson fires over the past week severely damaged expensive playground structures at two 麻豆视频 City Unified School District campuses, school and fire officials confirmed today. Because of the extent of the damage and state鈥檚 school construction review process, it is unlikely that either school will open with playground structures in the fall, officials said.
Group to kick off drive for arson-damaged playgrounds
Donor of significant funding to be revealed at event on Tuesday 鈥� SCUSD鈥檚 first day of school
August 29, 2013 (麻豆视频): 麻豆视频 Unified Education Foundation 鈥� SCUSD鈥檚 official nonprofit organization 鈥� will kick off fundraising for two arson-damaged playgrounds with an event at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School on Tuesday, SCUSD鈥檚 first day of school.
At the event, the group will reveal a donor who has made a significant contribution toward the $50,000 needed to cover the district鈥檚 costs for replacing playground structures at Wenzel and John Sloat elementary schools.
Nonprofit kicks off drive for arson-damaged playgrounds
Donations sought to offset costs of replacing playground structures at Caroline Wenzel and John Sloat schools
September 3, 2013 (麻豆视频): 麻豆视频 Unified Education Foundation 鈥� SCUSD鈥檚 official nonprofit organization 鈥� kicked off fundraising for two arson-damaged playgrounds today at Caroline Wenzel Elementary School.
SCUSD, Councilman McCarty to address Fruitridge Road safety
September 9, 2013 (麻豆视频): SCUSD Superintendent Jonathan Raymond and 麻豆视频 City Councilman Kevin McCarty will announce a plan for improving the safety of a Fruitridge Road crosswalk at a press conference on Wednesday, September 11.
McClatchy, Kennedy to Forfeit Next Football Game
Supt. Raymond orders action in wake of Friday night鈥檚 fracas on the field; players to come together to serve community
The McClatchy and Kennedy high school football teams will forfeit their games this weekend as a consequence for the altercation between players last Friday, SCUSD Superintendent Jonathan Raymond said today.
Football Teams Come Together to Tutor, Feed Kids on Friday
McClatchy, Kennedy players to serve younger children at Jedediah Smith Elementary School
Players from McClatchy and Kennedy high school football teams will join forces on Friday afternoon to feed and tutor children who live in the Marina Vista and Alder Grove federal housing projects.
School Hosts Early Morning 鈥楻ead and Feed鈥� to Push Family Literacy
Event at John Sloat Elementary School TOMORROW aimed at encouraging parents to read with children
The family that reads together succeeds together.
That鈥檚 the message John Sloat Elementary School hopes to get
across tomorrow with its first annual 鈥淩ead and Feed,鈥� an early
morning snack-and-a-book event for parents and children.
鈥淩ead and Feed鈥� begins at 7:30 a.m. tomorrow (Wednesday, October 19) in the John Sloat Elementary School cafeteria, 7525 Candlewood Way. Media must check in with the school office on arrival.
City Councilman McCarty, SCUSD to Open New Community Garden
Ribbon-cutting on Saturday to be followed by Camellia Basic School Harvest Festival with the Kings, Fire Department
SCUSD and 麻豆视频 City Councilman Kevin McCarty will officially open a new community garden next to Camellia Basic School on Saturday (October 29).
Camellia Park Community Garden, located in the park adjacent to Camellia Basic, will be available for use by the school and neighbors. City Councilman McCarty and SCUSD Board of Education President Gustavo Arroyo will cut the ribbon at the new garden at 10 a.m. on Saturday.
SCUSD Urges Safe Halloween Fun for Boys and Ghouls鈥r鈥irls
District also seeks neighborhood help in protecting schools
麻豆视频 City Unified officials are urging parents to follow common sense safety guidelines this Halloween (Monday, October 31) to ensure a fun, worry-free holiday for students and families.
鈥淲e want to see every student in class on Tuesday morning ready to learn,鈥� said SCUSD 麻豆视频 Police Lt. Katherine Lester, who heads SCUSD security services. 鈥淭hat can only happen if adults make sure that kids adhere to rules about safe walking, safe trick-or-treating and safe snacking.鈥�