| May 25, 2024 |
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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! |
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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. |
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No School Monday & No Early Release Wednesday 🔔 Our schools and offices will be closed on Monday, May 27, in observance of Memorial Day. Due to the Monday holiday, there will be no early release on Wednesday, May 29. All schools will follow the regular day bell schedule.
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Educational Services Staff Receive Challenge Coins
Michelle Pechette, Assistant Superintendent of Educational Services, awarded ACUSD Challenge Coins to Malinda Hemig (administrative assistant), Sonya Backovich (student success technician), and Erika Simmons (community partner from The Resource Connection).
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High School Students Recognized for Community Service Hours
Seniors from Amador and Argonaut High School were recognized for their many hours of service to our community. Students with 135 hours of service or more were formally recognized before the board and given awards according to their total number of hours. This year, our seniors alone completed a total of 12,000 hours of community service!
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135 Hours or More
Hannah Anderson, Lilyahna Carson, Destiny Davalos, Danniel Jakob Delina, Cruz Estrada, Lillian Fawver, Gillian Nash, Isabella Richardson, Aaralyn Hanson, Courtney Pera, Luke Peterson, Riley Ristrom, Claire Tearpak, Riley Van Spanje, Teagan Wunschel, Andrea Frias, and Tabitha Nelson-Rosales
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270 Hours or More
Alexis Gabriel Figueroa, Maeve Klement, Diego Lopez Cruz, Aaliyah Pedersen, Elizabeth Bailey, Pandora Larsen
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500 Hours or More
Zadok Epperson, Kalice LaPrade, Hannah Mottishaw, Carter Brashear, Phedre Perkins
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1,000 Hours or More
Andy Vo, Morgan Chase, Amber Spinetta
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New Vice Principal at Ione Junior High for the 2024-2025 School YearThe Amador County Unified School District is pleased to announce, pending board approval, the appointment of Daryl Lee as the Vice Principal of Ione Junior High School for the upcoming 2024-25 school year. Candidates for this position were interviewed by a panel composed of Ione Junior High School staff and colleagues representing our organizational bargaining units.
Daryl began his career as a classroom teacher in the Stockton Unified School District and currently provides inspired service as a classroom teacher at Ione Junior High School. He has held several leadership roles while at Ione Junior High School, including AVID Coordinator, Athletic Director, and School Site Council President. Daryl's dedication to student success and safety drives his professional decision-making process.
We look forward to Daryl's leadership and the positive impact that his work will have on the Ione community.
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Why Lead Testing is Vital 🩺
Most children with lead in their bodies have no obvious symptoms. If you think your child has been exposed to lead, ask your child's doctor about getting a blood lead test. MediCal and most private insurance covers the cost of blood lead testing.
Learn more at the Amador County Public Health website.
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Kids Community Bulletin
See the attached Kids Community Bulletin (available in English and Spanish) for more information about these events!
- Gold Country Lanes Youth Summer League
- Motherlode Youth Soccer League
- Summer Fun Days Camp
- Creative Arts Camp |
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- Basketball Camp
- Safe Sitter Class
- FireWise & WaterWise Gardening and Irrigation Class |
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The next School Board meeting will take place on Wednesday, June 12, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA 95642.
Click here to read the highlights from the May 22 board meeting.
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Student Board Member Maeve Klement
The board recognized Maeve for two years of service as a student board member! Maeve graduates in June from Argonaut High School as co-valedictorian. Last week, she won the section girls singles championship at the Sac-Joaquin Section Tennis Championships!
Congratulations to Maeve for all your accomplishments; it has been an honor to have you serve on the school board for these past 2 years.
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Click on the links to see photos and learn more! 🎉
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5/28/24 - Communication Survey Closes
5/28/24 - Athletics Physicals for Junior High & Elementary Students
5/29/24 - Athletics Physicals for High School Students
5/29/24 - Regular School Day (No Early Release)
6/7/24 - Last Day of School 🔆
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