SAUSD FACE Newsletter

Dear SAUSD Community,

Another Winter season has gone by! Welcome to Spring!

I'll start us off this month with a small reflection that Spring offers a chance for warmer weather, as well as new beginnings. Spring is a great time to harness the energy of the season and allow your mindset to move away from dreary Winter into the fresh energy of Spring. The wonders of Spring offer many opportunities for a fresh perspective and renewed energy.

I want to extend gratitude with this new season to our community, community partners, and staff for the unity and support that makes our city unique and resilient. This Spring season remember to take care of the most important person: Yourself! Allow yourself a space to recalibrate, search for support, and build that support network for youR family and yourself. I invite you to look for a partner in our FACE Team! It is always a pleasure to serve you and our community.

Better Together,

Evelyn Kirpichyan, Claudia Tapia, Yuriko Maldonado Rangel, Elisa Briseno Sandoval & Elizabeth Maciel

Feel free to connect with your Family and Community Engagement Team if you have any questions or concerns: 714-558-5677

Our Team Keeps Growing!

We have had the pleasure of welcoming and integrating two new FACE Liaisons last month!

Cynthia Marquez joined Carver Elementary as a FACE Liaison and Eva Orozco-Enriquez joined Lowell Elementary as a FACE Liaison.

We are more than excited to see all of the wonderful work our SAUSD communities will do alongside our FACE Liaisons.

Autism Awareness Month

Autism Acceptance Month, previously named Autism Awareness Month, in April aims to celebrate and promote acceptance for the condition that occurs in one in every 54 children as of 2020 in the United States

Enjoy the photos below of our school communities and FACE Liaisons taking part in Autism Month. (Martin Elementary, Madison Elementary, Davis Elementary)

FACE Spotlights

It is an amazing sight to see when our community, school personnel, school leaders, and FACE Liaisons work together. When you invest in your schools, you invest in your student's academics and social-emotional Well-being. Enjoy some of the amazing events taking place throughout SAUSD. Find a Wellness Center nearest you to support and join in on the fun.

Know your Benefits

Join FACE Liaison Laura Urzua and Community Health Initiative of Orange County via zoom for the "Know Your Benefits" presentation on April 18 at 8:30 a.m. Get information about Medi-Cal & CalOptima, CalFresh, CalWorks, and Covered California. Review eligibility criteria for each program and the services these programs cover!