Superintendent Newsletter

It has been a fantastic start to the 2024-25 school year with energized staff, supportive families, and engaged students! We have settled into our second month of school and as we welcome the autumn season I want to express my gratitude to our MCSD community for keeping student safety at the forefront of everything we do. Safety protocols are an integral part of ensuring each school can swiftly act during moments of uncertainty, which is why each site has a safety plan with drills that have been incorporated and are routinely practiced throughout the school year.

While September is Attendance Awareness Month, our District’s mission is to create a culture that fosters student achievement, so every student can arrive at school each day, on time and ready to learn. We will continue our efforts in working with families to establish good attendance habits and strong connections between families and schools, allowing us all to collectively contribute to the success of our students' educational journey.

I feel honored to have met more families during Preschool through 6th grade back to school night, and look forward to meeting more families next Thursday for our Middle School back to school night!

Establishing and nurturing relationships is something I value greatly, which is why I look forward to meeting many staff, and families alike at my upcoming “Coffee with the Superintendent” sessions set to begin next week! Thank you for your dedication to our ONE TEAM!

Warm regards,

Mrs. Julianna Stocking

Superintendent

Merced City School District

Our school community is invited to attend an open forum session to share thoughts or comments with me, your Superintendent. You are also welcome to come by, say hello and simply enjoy a cup of coffee and converse.

Families are encouraged to attend the session in their school quadrant. However, families may attend any session listed below. All sessions are in-person. I look forward to meeting many of you!

Attendance Information:

Tuesday, September 17

Time: 2:30 - 3:30 p.m.

Location: Givens Elementary

Monday, September 23

Time: 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 a.m.

Location: Sheehy Elementary

Tuesday, October 1

Time: 9:00 a.m. - 10:00 a.m.

Location: Burbank Elementary

Friday, October 4

Time: 3:00 - 4:00 p.m.

Location: Rivera Middle

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What is Measure O?

At its June 25 meeting, the MCSD Board of Trustees voted to place an $80 million dollar facilities bond on the Merced County Elections Ballot this November. Voting will allow YOU, our community, to decide whether to invest in improved learning environments for children in our community.

What is the question for the voters?

Are residents willing to implement a property tax rate of $30 per year for every $100,000 of assessed value of their home in order to improve school facilities for students in our District?

FACT: Merced City School District has not had a new bond go into effect since 2014

To find out more information, please CLICK HERE!

Join us on Wednesday, October 2nd as we walk, ride, and roll to school with first responders!

Elementary students within 1 mile of school, and middle school students within 1.5 miles from school are encouraged to participate!

Be sure to check Parent Square information from your school site leading up to October 2!

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By filling out the Confidential Household Income Survey, you can help our schools provide:

• Sports and Intramurals
• Counseling & other Mental Health Resources
• Field Trips, After School, Music & Enrichment Programs
• Computers & other school supplies

This week, a group of Burbank Elementary students from Mrs. Avila’s class took it upon themselves to spread joy and positivity to another classroom. MCSD is incredibly proud of the example you're setting, and we encourage everyone to follow suit, both in and out of the classroom.