Bus takes Alisal Union School District students to and from Twin Creeks Golf Course Summer Camps 2009 Bus Schedule June 22 - August 14 The schedule for our schools is attached!
	Alisal Union School District Chess Tournament Results 1st Daniel Gutierrez -- Alisal 1st Jose Gomez -- Alisal 1st Quinten Gutierrez -- Frank Paul 2nd Jose Jacobo -- Mlk 2nd Teyam Birgani --- Steinbeck 2nd Edgar Corona Frank Paul 3rd Michael Porras-- Mlk 3rd Sebastian Zamudio-- Fremont 3rd Alex Mendoza -- Bardin 4th Juan Rodriguez-- Loya 4th Juan Mendoza -- VRB 4th Gabriel Corona -- Frank Paul 5th Daniel Phillips -- Creekside 5th Emilio Barba -- VRB 5th Sergio Mejia -- Sanchez 6th Joaquin Sanchez -- Bardin 6th Benito Canales --- Sanchez 6th Mathew Verduzco -- Frank Paul
	Summer Tutors Needed Teachers interested in working two, three and four hours a day tutoring Alisal Union School District students, please make sure you fill out the appropriate application with Human Resources. Tutoring will take place from June 16th through July 17th.
	Three of Our Fine Teachers Are Recognized By Valedictorian and Salutatorian Students from Alisal High School Julia Zabala, teacher at Steinbeck is being recognized by Alisal High School Valedictorian, Kenneth Fernandez, for her influence on the student's educational career. Also being recognized are Lizet Orozco, teacher at Fremont and Francisco Estrada, teacher at Jesse G. Sanchez Elementary School. Our fine teachers are being recognized by former students Leslie Ramos and Iliana Alvarez. Both former students are Salutatorians at Alisal High School. Thank you teachers for making such a profound impact on our former students and high achievers.
	Teacher Training Opportunities The Alisal School District will be facilitating a teacher training workshop on the new Power School student management system. Teachers can chose from two days of training. The training will be held on August 13 and August 14. Please contact Maria Valadez at extension 2006 by June 12, 2009. Teachers participating will be paid their per-diem amount. Teachers not participating during this training will be trained on the first days back to school.
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	Approved School Calendar - 2009-2010
	Spring Break-April 6th through April 13th, 2009
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Embracing Change, Creating Success

Welcome to the Alisal Union School District!  The success of every Alisal USD student is our number one priority!  The Alisal Union School District serves over 7400 elementary level students.  I am pleased to welcome five new team members to our District.  Please join me in welcoming our new principals Gloria Nogales-Talley, Luisa Resendiz and Hecate Rosewood.   I would also like to welcome Donald (Red) Balfour as the new Assistant Superintendent of Human Resources.

When I took this job in October of 2007, we had several pressing facility issues.  Since then, we have moved over 2,000 students to interim housing and many classrooms are being repaired.  I expect many of the permanent classrooms to be ready before this school year ends.  In addition to the facility problems, nine of our schools are facing Program Improvement challenges.  To address these challenges, principals and site administrators have been working closely with staff to implement strategies to support student learning.  We will continue to support educational programs and initiatives that help our students improve their academic achievement and increase expectations for all.

This school year we hope our State leaders will provide our school district with a fair and fully funded budget to ensure that cuts do not reach the core of our classroom programs.  At the direction of the School Board, the Alisal School District made reductions and balanced its 2008-2009 budget.

This coming year, we have many activities planned for students in the areas of performing arts, sports and in creative arts.  Please check our calendar of events posted on the website and sent home via parent newsletters and bulletins.  Our schools also offer many after school program activities for all students.  
 
Our new District website continues to be a good source of information for parents and community.   It offers our community, staff, parents and students a snap shot of our District.  You can find information pertaining to calendar of events and contact information for the schools and different departments.  The website also offers an opportunity to send questions or concerns regarding our educational efforts.  Please send your questions or concerns on the website under the icon of “Contact Us”.

I am honored to serve as your Superintendent and look forward to a productive school year.  Please know that my door is always open to staff, parents and community members.  I wish everyone a successful new school year!

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¡Bienvenidos al Distrito Escolar de Alisal! ¡El Éxito de cada estudiante  es nuestra prioridad número uno!  El Distrito de  Alisal atiende a 7400 estudiantes de nivel primario. Me complace dar la bienvenida a cinco nuevos miembros del equipo administrativo a nuestro distrito. Por favor únanse conmigo en darles la bienvenida a  nuestros nuevos directores, Gloria Nogales-Talley, Luisa Resendiz y Hecate Rosewood.   Me gustaría también darle la bienvenida a Donald (Red) Balfour como nuevo Superintendente Auxiliar de Recursos Humanos.  

Cuando yo tomé este puesto en octubre del 2007, nosotros teníamos varias presiones de la condición de nuestras instalaciones. Desde entonces, hemos cambiado de lugar a más de 2,000 estudiantes  a salones provisionales  y muchos salones han sido reparados. Espero que la mayoría de los salones de clases queden listos antes de que termine el año escolar. Además del problema de las instalaciones, nueve de nuestras escuelas están enfrentando retos estatales de mejoramiento de programas. Para enfrentar estos retos los directores y los administradores han estado trabajando estrechamente con su personal para implementar estrategias que sostienen  el aprendizaje de los estudiantes. Continuaremos apoyando las iniciativas y los programas educativos para ayudar a nuestros estudiantes a mejorar en sus conocimientos académicos y aumentar nuestras expectativas para todos.

Este año escolar esperamos que nuestros líderes estatales prevean a nuestro distrito escolar un presupuesto equitativo y completamente fundamentado para asegurar que los recortes no afecten lo importante en nuestros programas de clase. Bajo la dirección de la Mesa Directiva, el Distrito Escolar de Alisal efectuó reducciones y balanceó su presupuesto para el año escolar 2008-2009.

Para este año escolar, hemos planeado muchas actividades para nuestros estudiantes en áreas artísticas, deportes y en manualidades. Le pedimos que consulte nuestro calendario de eventos en la página de Internet. Además el calendario de eventos se envía a casa mediante cartas a los padres y boletines. Nuestras escuelas también ofrecen muchos programas después del horario de clases con actividades para todos los estudiantes.

Nuestra nueva página de Internet continúa siendo una buena fuente de información para los padres y la comunidad. Ofrece a nuestra comunidad, al personal, padres de familia y estudiantes un breve panorama de nuestro distrito escolar. Usted puede encontrar información a cerca de los eventos y obtener información de contacto para las escuelas y los diversos departamentos. También nuestra página ofrece la oportunidad para enviar sus preguntas o dudas concernientes a nuestros esfuerzos educativos. Por favor envíe sus preguntas y comentarios en nuestra página bajo el icono que dice contáctenos (¨Contact Us¨).
Es un honor para mí servir como la Superintendente y espero un año escolar productivo. Las puertas de mi oficina están abiertas para todos los padres de familia y miembros de la comunidad y los animo a que nos visiten con confianza. ¡Les deseo a cada uno de ustedes un exitoso año escolar!