News from the Nest
Cardinal Pride in UDSD - September 2022
A Message from Dr. Yanni
We all know what happened after the first day of school last year; those memories remain vivid. The tremendous work by everyone helped make last year the best it could be, given the unusual and drastic circumstances.
The beginning of this year brought hope! Our students returned to classrooms that looked and felt "normal," following two years of distancing and other COVID-19 mitigation measures. Desks are grouped together, there's a great deal of collaboration, and there is palpable excitement throughout the District. To that end, I want to personally thank every student, parent/guardian, family, staff member, Board member, and community member for your continued support of the best education possible for students.
In each newsletter moving forward, we will highlight the important work happening in our schools. I urge everyone to take a look at our new website, download the UD app (information contained in this newsletter), and read the weekly updates that our principals send to their respective school communities.
Onward!
Dr. Steve Yanni
Superintendent
Universal Free Breakfast
While the universal free lunch program is no longer in effect, families can still complete applications for free and reduced-cost lunches. Please visit our Food Services webpage for more information!
Vaccine and Flu Shot Clinic
Pfizer COVID-19 Variant Booster - Ages 12+
- Anyone who completed their primary series (Pfizer, Moderna, or J&J) can get a Pfizer-BioNTech COVID-19 Bivalent Booster.
- Must be 12+ years of age, and
- Must be a minimum of 2 months from the completion of a primary series or last booster dose.
Flu Shots - Ages 3+ (High Dose for ages 65+).
Please click here to register for the clinic.
UDSD - There's an App for That!
We love our new app! Did you download it yet? If not, consider downloading it today to access District information right from your phone!
- Download for Android https://bit.ly/3MvhTlK
- Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3Mmm970
Click here to watch a video to learn more about our District's app!
What is National Hispanic Heritage Month
Every year from September 15 to October 15, Americans celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month by appreciating the community’s history, heritage, and contributions of the ancestors of American citizens who came from Mexico, Spain, the Caribbean, and South- and Central America.
Hispanic Heritage Month originally started with one week of commemoration when it was first introduced by Congressman George E. Brown in June 1968. With the civil rights movement, the need to recognize the contributions of the Latin community gained traction in the 1960s. Awareness of the multicultural groups living in the United States was also gradually growing.
Two heavily Latinx and Hispanic populated areas, the San Gabriel Valley and East Los Angeles, were represented by Brown. His aim was to recognize the integral roles of these communities in American history. Observation of Hispanic Heritage Week started in 1968 under President Lyndon B. Johnson and was later extended to a 30-day celebration by President Ronald Reagan, starting on September 15 and ending on October 15. It was enacted into law via approval of Public Law 100-402 on August 17, 1988.
September 15 is set as the starting date for the month as it is important for many reasons. It is the independence anniversary for Latin American countries El Salvador, Guatemala, Costa Rica, Nicaragua, and Honduras. From here onwards, the independence days of Mexico and Chile fall on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Dia de la Raza or Columbus Day also falls within this month, on October 12.
Hispanic Americans have been integral to the prosperity of the U.S. Their contributions to the nation are immeasurable, and they embody the best of American values. The Hispanic-American community has left an indelible mark on the U.S. culture and economy.
from National Today
Welcome to the UD Board, Mrs. Alima Hawthorne!
Mrs. Hawthorne relocated to Upper Dublin six years ago because of the community's academic reputation. She is the proud parent of two UDHS students, a freshman and a senior!
In her role as a member of the UD Board of School Directors, Mrs. Hawthorne wishes to leverage her expertise to benefit the future of the students, staff, and community governance.
Helpful Documents/Resources
School Year 2022-2023 Calendar
Website: www.udsd.org
Phone: 2156438800
Twitter: @UpperDubSuper