Two Holidays This Month SBCUSD schools and District offices will be closed on Mondays February 14 and February 21 in observance of Abraham Lincoln Day and Presidents' Day. Kindergarten Enrollment Now Underway Enrollment is underway in SBCUSD for students who will start kindergarten or transitional kindergarten in 2022. Children who will be 5 years old by September 1, 2022, are eligible to enroll in kindergarten for the 2022–2023 school year. Transitional kindergarten (TK) is available for students who will turn 5 years old from September 2, 2022, to February 2, 2023. Families may visit the online School Site Locator to determine their child’s home school. Please spread the word that families may enroll online or visit any SBCUSD elementary school campus. Scholarships for SBCUSD Seniors Seniors attending SBCUSD high schools should apply today for a $3,000 Making Hope Happen Foundation scholarship! The deadline to apply is coming up, and you can learn more here. February Reading Challenge We challenge families to visit the Literacy Campaign website and join #SBCUSDReads! In February, we encourage children to read about the topic of perseverance.   Free Smoke Alarms The American Red Cross Southern California Region is working to reduce the number of lives lost every year to home fires. Fires in the home claim seven lives every day. To make sure you don’t become a statistic, be sure to test your smoke alarm monthly to make sure it’s in working order. If you don’t have a working smoke alarm in your home or don’t have at least one per floor, the Red Cross is offering free smoke alarm installations. Call (714) 481-5334 or visit http://SoundTheAlarm.org/SoCal to learn more or register for an appointment. Weekly Bulletin Board Every Monday at 11 a.m., we’ll share a collection of events and announcements to keep you connected to the District and community. Be sure to check them out here.

Honoring Local Figures During Black History Month
This month, we’re marking Black History Month by highlighting the accomplishments of prominent, local African-American figures who have played and continue playing an important role in our SBCUSD story.
 
Be sure you like and follow SBCUSD on social media to read about icons like Frances Grice, Hardy Brown Sr., and Dorothy Inghram, whose powerful stories are woven into the fabric that makes SBCUSD unique.

Application Window Now Open for Schools of Choice
All families should have choices when it comes to their children’s education and the time is now to apply for one of our several Signature Programs, middle school lottery programs, and School of Choice options for the coming school year.
The deadline is coming up in March. Learn more here.

Board of Education Working to Fill Temporary Vacancy
The Board of Education will hold a special meeting at 5:30 p.m. on February 8 to interview candidates and make a provisional appointment to the governing body that will fill a vacancy that opened with the December 2021 passing of the beloved Dr. Margaret Hill.
On February 15, the Board of Education plans to hold a swearing-in ceremony for the trustee selected to fill the vacancy.
You can watch Board of Education meetings live on our SBCUSD YouTube channel.  

County Superintendent Honors SBCUSD for Two Golden Bells
In a virtual ceremony held on January 31, San Bernardino County Superintendent of Schools and the San Bernardino California School Boards Association recognized SBCUSD for earning two California School Boards Association Golden Bell Awards last month.

During the ceremony, each of the seven award-winning programs in San Bernardino County were highlighted. SBCUSD earned prestigious Golden Bells for its new employee onboarding program and a career pathway that trains Special Education students to succeed in the workforce.

To watch the videos spotlighting the winning programs, visit SBCountySchools YouTube channel.
 
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Kindergarten registration now open
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