SFUSD Family Newsletter - May/June 2025
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MAY/JUNE 2025
SUPERINTENDENT'S MESSAGE
Dear SFUSD Families:
We are nearly at the end of the school year, and I want to take this opportunity to congratulate all of our students, especially the Class of 2025! Graduation is an important milestone and I am so proud of all of our students for accomplishing so much during their time at school. I can’t wait to hear about where their journey takes them next.
May is a special month for celebration and reflection. We proudly celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, a time to honor the rich histories and contributions of our AAPI communities. As someone of Vietnamese and Chinese descent, this month is especially meaningful to me. I take pride in my heritage, my family’s traditions and in uplifting the voices and stories of our AAPI students, staff, and families across our district.
We also join communities across the country in celebrating Jewish American Heritage Month, an opportunity to honor the vibrant cultures, traditions, and contributions of Jewish Americans. Jewish heritage reflects a deeply rooted and resilient culture that spans thousands of years. According to the [17] American Jewish Population Project, an estimated 7.6 million people in the United States are Jewish. At SFUSD, we honor our Jewish students, families, and staff.
I want to thank you for your continued support, partnership, and patience as we navigate both our challenges and opportunities, including the important work to stabilize our district.
Wishing you and your family a safe, relaxing, and joyful summer. Thank you for all you do to support our students and our schools.
In community,
Dr. Maria Su
SFUSD Superintendent
BUDGET UPDATES
Update about SFUSD's Efforts to Stabilize Operations and Balance the Budget
SFUSD will need to make almost $114 million in reductions for the next school year. In June, Dr. Su will submit a budget to the Board of Education that reflects our spending plans for the 2025-26 school year.
With every decision, SFUSD is prioritizing teaching and learning in our classrooms, and directing resources where we can to support students. Keeping the quality education of our students front and center means that we must ensure that every student has a qualified teacher in their classroom and access to the care and support they need every single day.
To that end, we achieved a milestone this month when the state agreed to lift the hiring freeze that was in place for over 160 of our teachers. This was the direct result of the hard work of many, including Board of Education members, families and staff. [18] Learn more.
NEWS AND EVENTS
Congratulations to the 2025 Superintendent's 21st Century Scholarship Award Winners!
Every year, we celebrate six graduating SFUSD seniors who exemplify a particular strength in one or more of the characteristics of the [19] SFUSD Graduate Profile.Winners received a $3,000 scholarship and were honored at an event by Superintendent Dr. Maria Su.
These students have demonstrated excellence in content knowledge; career and life skills; global, local, and digital identity; leadership, empathy, and collaboration; creativity; and sense of purpose and sense of self.
[20] Congratulations to the student winners:
Ready to Lead and Work with Others- Charlize Becerra, Balboa High School
Ready to Think, Learn, and Grow- Da’Liah Blazer, Mission High School
Ready for Career and Life- Ronald “RJay” Claros, June Jordan High School
Ready to be Your Best- Andres Melo Moreno, SF International High School
Ready to Tackle a Changing World- Tuan Khiem "Kay" Pham, Galileo Academy of Science and Technology
Ready to Create- Mirae “Rae” Kreutzer Joo, Independence High School
Annual Summer Literacy Fair - May 17, 2025
Join us for our Annual Summer Literacy Fair and celebrate the joy of reading!
All families are welcome, especially those with children in Pre-K through 5th grades.
This fun-filled event will offer a variety of engaging literacy activities and games designed to support your child’s reading skills. Families can also receive assistance with ParentVue and explore helpful tips and resources for encouraging reading at home. Plus, every student will receive a free book to take home and enjoy over the summer.
Date: Saturday, May 17, 2025
Time: 11 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Location: Gordon J. Lau Elementary School, 950 Clay St., San Francisco
[21] Registration.
[22] Flyer in multiple languages.
Summer Institute for Families - June 7, 2025
Are you looking for ways to support your child’s learning this summer? Join us for a Summer Institute for Familiesto explore resources and tools to support student success over the summer break! Open to all parents/caregivers and students.
Date and time: Saturday, June 7, 2025, from 9 a.m. - 2 p.m. (workshops 10 a.m. - 12 p.m.)
Location:Civic Center Secondary School, 727 Golden Gate Ave., San Francisco
(enter through McAllister Street parking lot)
Parent Workshops:
Literacy, Digital Learning, Parent Leadership
Youth Workshops:
Health & Wellness, College Access & Preparation
Register today for a chance to receive a summer backpack 🎒 filled with school supplies, workbooks, literacy games, and more!
Register now:
[23] https://bit.ly/SFUSDSummerLearning
Bond Updates
Thanks to the ongoing support of San Francisco voters, SFUSD runs a strong [24] Bond Programthat invests in capital improvements at schools throughout the district. Summer is our peak construction season and keeps us very busy! From rooftops to school yards, we have more than 42 projects happening over the summer. Some highlights of these investments include:
Schoolyard Outdoor Learning:
Reimagining and renovating schoolyards at Visitacion Valley Middle School, Thurgood Marshall High School, and Jefferson Elementary School — in partnership with SFPUC and CalFire. There will be more shade, more stormwater management, and more fun play and activity areas! These renovations dramatically improve schools’ climate resiliency and create beautiful spaces for outdoor learning.
Security:
Completing PA system upgrades at all schools that still need them.
Modernizations & Core Functionality:
Starting construction at Denman Middle School and Buena Vista Horace Mann K-8 School
Making significant progress at Mission Bay School and West Portal Elementary School
Re-roofing Lincoln High School
RESOURCES FOR FAMILIES
Summer Food Resources
Food resources are available around the city during the summer; some are available only to San Francisco youth while others are available to families.
SFUSD Summer Meals:
SFUSD summer meal sites serving free meals for San Francisco youth 18 years and under: [25] sfusd.edu/schoolfood.
Other Food Resources:
Download and view the [26] California Department of Education Meals for Kids App, it has a map of all summer meal programs in the city. This includes SFUSD sites and more.
Visit San Francisco Human Services Agency at [27] sfhsa.org/services/foodor call 415-557-5000 for information on food services: Calfresh (FoodStamps), Calfresh for Immigrants, free food locations, groceries, and meals.
Visit [28] 211if you need help connecting to services, including food, health care, transportation, and more.
Visit SF Service Guide, an online directory of human services in San Francisco, at [29] sfserviceguide.org/food-resources/formfor information on food resources.
The San Francisco-Marin Food Bank is operating temporary Pop-up Pantries. Use the [30] Food Locatorto find sites near you. The time and location of Pop-up Pantries may change.
Use Shop Simple with MyPlate for savings with CalFresh, budget-friendly recipes, and balanced eating tips. Visit [31] myplate.gov/shopsimple.
You can find all of this information and more at [32] sfusd.edu/foodresources.
Thank you for your partnership and enjoy your summer!
SUN Bucks Summer 2025
Now is a good time to make sure eligible families can receive a $120 SUN Bucks card per child in the summer of 2025!It is never too late to submit the 2024-2025 SFUSD [33] Multipurpose Family Income Form (MFIF)online at [34] SchoolCafe.com. Submitting the MFIF will help families ensure their eligibility is documented so they can receive SUN Bucks. Eligible families must also ensure that their mailing address in Synergy is up to date so their card gets to them.
Eligibility for SUN Bucks 2025 began on July 1, 2024, and goes through Aug. 31, 2025.
An eligible family that submits their MFIF between now and Aug. 31 will still receive SUN Bucks. The later the submission, the later they will receive their funding.
Any submission received now and deemed eligible will receive their funding in July 2025 at the earliest.
This information can be found on the [35] California Department of Education website, in the “Application” tab.
Other ways to be eligible:
Families can be eligible through direct certification when they are enrolled in other financial assistance. If this is the case, MFIFsubmission is not necessary.
We hope you find this information helpful. Please share it!
BRIGHT SPOTS
Kattenstoet Week at James Lick Middle School
The Cats Appreciated Tremendously Society (CATS) at James Lick Middle Schoolhosted a fun-filled cat-themed week in April. Librarian Elise Dicharry said, "We played cat-themed music during the passing periods, played cat-themed games, and tossed more than 30 tiny stuffed cats into our lower yard to eager children. We hosted an all-day Yarn Fest in the library where we made cat-themed projects. Our bake sale to support the SPCA raised almost $400. At the end of the week, 18 kids came with me to the KitTea Cat Café to commune with some non-stuffed cats."
AccessSFUSD The Arc's Art Show
On April 24, AccessSFUSD: The Arc wowed audiences with their live performances and art show. Held at the American Conservatory Theater, the event featured original songs, dance routines and wearable/decorative art for sale. Dr. Su poses with her new laser cut earrings and an "Our Beautiful Lives" painting.
San Francisco Public Library Summer Stride Program
The SF Public Library's annual summer learning, reading, and exploration program, Summer Stride, runs from June to August. The all-ages program promotes author talks, reading lists, book giveaways, STEM learning, exploration of nature, workforce development opportunities for teens, and more. Complete a SFPL Bingo card for a prize! [36] Learn more.
#WeAreSFUSD
"Attending Mission High School opened up opportunities for me to step out of my comfort zone. While in my sophomore year, I was nominated for a program called Summer Search. Being part of that program allowed me to travel to another country by myself for the first time and give back to the community. While it was nerve-wracking, I learned a lot about myself."
-Xianna Rodriguez, SFUSD alum (Jefferson Elementary School, James Lick Middle School, Mission High School)
Read more [37] #WeAreSFUSD stories or [38] submit your own #WeAreSFUSD story for a chance to be featured on SFUSD’s website and social media pages.
#WeAreSFUSD
"I can’t believe this is my 22nd year working in SFUSD! I’ve been teaching at Lincoln High in their Digital Media Design (DMD) Academy Program, which is a District Career Technical Education (CTE) Program. I’ve had the privilege of working with many DMD cohorts of students, teaching them from 10th through 12th grade as they gain more advanced skills and practice in: ideation, media project planning, industry standard equipment use, and editing skills using professional Adobe software. It’s such a joy to see teenagers eagerly engaged in the creative process from start to finish and to witness them mature into young adults who are responsible and independent creative thinkers!"
-Jorge Goncalves, teacher atAbraham Lincoln High School
#WeAreSFUSD
"I have been at Bret Harte as a fifth grade teacher, instructional reform facilitator (IRF), and now Assistant Principal and I absolutely love the community here! It feels like home every time I walk into the building. Each year, we face different challenges, but the community comes together to work towards our vision and goals despite the bumps in the road. The Beacon staff, classroom teachers, support staff, and families value collaboration as we support the learning of all of our students. Go Bret Harte Bears!"
-Kelli Riggs, Assistant Principal at Bret Harte Elementary School
Jewish American Heritage Month
Join us in celebrating the culture, traditions, and the contributions of Jewish Americans during Jewish American Heritage Month in May and year round! [39] Learn more.
May and June Dates:
May 26 - Memorial Day Holiday (SFUSD schools and offices closed)
June 2-4 - SFUSD [40] Graduation Ceremonies
June 4 - Last day of spring instruction
June 19 - Juneteenth Holiday (SFUSD offices, summer programming, and other year-round services closed)
[41] SFUSD calendars.
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Expulsions/Suspensions
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Records Requests
Location and Contact
Phone: 415-340-1716
Email: [42] sflink at sfusd.edu
Transcript & Work Permit Office
Student transcripts
Work Permits
20 Cook Street, Room 11
Phone: 415-750-4500
Email: [43] transcripts at sfusd.edu
Student Nutrition Services
Breakfast + Lunch program
Free meals for all students
MFIF results
Phone: 415-749-3604
Email: [44] SchoolLunch at sfusd.edu
Transportation Services
Transportation for students with Individualized Education Plans (IEPs)
General Education busing
Transportation bus service for paid, athletic, and art program trips
Phone: 415-695-5505
Email: [45] transportation at sfusd.edu
Enrollment Center
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Language assessments
Address change
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1520 Oakdale Avenue
Phone: 415-241-6085
Email: [46] enrollinschool at sfusd.edu
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