PJUSD Newsletter

December 2023

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Dr. Reyes Gauna

Email

Contact:

Susan White

Senior Executive Assistant / Cabinet Member

swhite@patterson.k12.ca.us

Superintendent's Message (English)

Superintendent's Message (Spanish)

Communications

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Visit Our News & Announcements Page!

In developing the district's new website, our Communications Team has incorporated a new feature to help families and the community stay up-to-date on important news throughout our district. This News & Announcements page can be easily located in a few ways - on our district's homepage under the quicklinks (look for the bullhorn icon), by scrolling further down on the homepage until you see the News & Announcements section, or by visiting the page under the Our District Tab at the top of the homepage.

On this News & Announcements page, please take a look at the first of an new series of upcoming highlights, called "Our Promise Features." These features will highlight our district's students, staff, and programs for demonstrating the values of our PJUSD Promise, highlighting their accomplishments and accolades. Our first Promise Feature highlights our Fall Athletics teams' and their incredible season. Visit our News & Announcements page to learn more about our Fall Athletes amazing season or click on the image below.

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Student Support Services

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Thank you to all of the families and students who have made going to school a priority. Missing school impacts the learning of Reading and Math, the ability to build positive relationships, and the development of good attendance habits. Every day is very important!

Congratulations to Grayson Elementary for earning the District Attendance Trophy with a 94.44% attendance rate for November!!! Apricot Valley was 2nd with 94.37% and Patterson High School was in 3rd with 94.23%. Northmead Elementary earned it two months in a row: September and October. All schools also improved on tardies compared to October. Overall, all our schools did a fantastic job for November in comparison to last year. They are focusing on these next two weeks and improving December attendance compared to last year. Also, schools are currently promoting the second Attendance Campaign by the District and District Liaisons for January and February to improve attendance as we return from the holidays.

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For January and February, we are recognizing students who are at school daily, on time, and stay the entire day:

Elementary Schools

There will be weekly recognition for classes
At the end of the month, there will be a chance to win bigger prizes

Secondary Schools

Biweekly classroom recognitions
Students are randomly chosen biweekly
End of the month lucky winner: bigger prize

Educational Services

Professional Learning in PJUSD!

PJUSD is committed to ensuring our teachers, staff and administrators receive high-quality professional development and coaching aligned with our District’s Strategic Plan so that all our students receive high-quality instruction thus making a positive impact on their learning. PJUSD hired a Coordinator of Curriculum and Instruction along with instructional coaches who design and deliver professional development and also provide coaching and support for our teachers, staff and administrators. Recent professional development included non fiction writing, how to utilize grade level content standards to develop student-centered learning goals, and, for administrators, how to support teachers and staff by providing effective feedback and coaching. Additionally, teams of teachers have been participating in coaching and professional development working in teams known as professional learning communities. By investing and developing our staff, PJUSD is living up to our PJUSD Promise of unlocking potential and empowering lives.

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Administrative Services

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Season Greetings from the Technology Team!

We hope everyone has an opportunity to enjoy the winter break and make some lasting memories. A brief tip to prepare for returning to school (I know, I know, too soon). Set a calendar reminder to charge and update your chromebook the weekend before Monday, January 8th.

Human Resources

2023-2024 Employees Making A Difference Nominees!

Congratulations to our district's nominees for the Stanislaus County Employees Making A Difference Awards:

Lauren Cozart - Patterson High School

Cortny Lozano - Apricot Valley

These nominees will be recognized at an award ceremony at SCOE on Wednesday, January 17th, 2024.

Come Join Our Team!

Patterson Joint Unified School District is looking for talented individuals to join our team. If you are interested in employment with our district you can go to www.edjoin.org/pattersonunified to find our current vacancies. Please note that only applicants who are currently employed with PJUSD can submit interest for internal postings.

We are also looking to fill vacancies from external candidates for classified substitute positions throughout the district. Those not interested in permanent employment with Patterson Joint can apply to become a qualified substitute to fill in for staff absences. If you want more information on how to be added to our substitute list please contact Delia Salinas by emailing her at dsalinas@patterson.k12.ca.us.