SCESD Shines

Feb. 4: District English Learner Advisory Committee meeting takes place from 6-8pm at the District Office boardroom.

Feb. 5: Dual Immersion information meeting for parents takes place at Los Padres School.

Feb. 10: Board of Trustees meeting takes place at the District Office.

Feb. 12: Attendance Power Day.

Feb. 13: Lincoln's Day, no school or After School program, District Office Closed.

Feb. 16: President's Day, no school or After School program, District Office Closed.

Feb. 19: After School Friendship Sing-a-Long takes place from 5:15-6pm at all sites.

Feb. 21: Basketball Jamboree takes place starting at 9am at Alvarez High School.

Across the District, schools are building momentum and connection through consistent daily attendance. The next districtwide Power Day—Friendship Day—takes place on Thursday, February 12, and presents a meaningful opportunity to promote positive relationships, encourage peer support, and foster school spirit through shared experiences.

This winter Power Day comes just ahead of the Presidents’ Day weekend, a time when attendance often dips. However, classrooms across the district are preparing engaging, purposeful learning activities that strengthen belonging, reinforce academic progress, and make every student feel valued and connected. Activities may include kindness circles, friendship projects, or spirit days designed to build social-emotional learning and classroom community.

As a District, the focus remains clear: consistency ensures growth and belonging nurtures engagement. Let’s continue to support daily attendance as a foundation for success, and make Thursday, February 12, a day where every student is present, supported, and celebrated.

Below is this week's attendance chart. Schools in green have a 95 percent or higher attendance rate—help us turn those grey bars green! Thank you for partnering with us to help your child succeed. Every day at school makes a difference.

The Panorama Education Survey is now available! Surveys were sent home with students, and you can also complete the survey online using the link in your ParentSquare account.

Time to complete: 15 minutes or less
Confidential: Yes, your responses are completely private
Purpose: Helps administrators identify strengths and opportunities for growth to better support our students

Your feedback is valuable and helps us continue to improve our school community. Thank you for taking a few minutes to share your thoughts with the District.

Salinas City Elementary School District

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Location: 840 South Main Street, Salinas, CA, USA
Phone: 831-784-2201

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