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Weekly Community Newsletter - April 4, 2025

Posted Date: 4/04/25 (9:00 PM)
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Weekly Community Newsletter

April 4, 2025
The ACUSD/ACOE Community Newsletter is a weekly communication from the Amador County Unified School District and Amador County Office of Education. The purpose of this newsletter is to keep our families, staff, and community members informed about our district!

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District News & Announcements

A graphic promoting the Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) for junior high students featuring a group of students working together.

New ELOP Junior High Program! 📣

We are excited to announce that we are opening up our Expanded Learning Opportunities Program (ELOP) at both junior high schools!
ELOP will be available at Ione Junior High and Jackson Junior High starting in the 2025/2026 school year.
The program will run Monday through Friday from 1:30 pm (minimum days) to 5:30 pm.

Free Pictures with the Easter Bunny

For families with special needs/disabilities

📅 Saturday, April 12th, 2025
🕒 12:00-5:00 PM
📍 First 5 Amador, 975 Broadway, Jackson, CA 95642

Call Kelly for any questions or help with booking: (209) 256-9101

A colorful poster announces free Easter Bunny pictures for families with special needs, taking place on April 12th, 2025, at First 5 Amador in Jackson, CA.
 

News From the Community

ATCAA Energy Program - Help for Amador Families 💡

Amador Tuolumne Community Action Agency (ATCAA) has an energy program to support families in need in our county and neighboring counties.
The program currently covers:
  • Utility bill assistance
  • Weatherization
  • Free Well Water Testing
Please see the attached flyer for more details, including income guidelines, to determine if you qualify for the program! You can also visit ATCAA's website to learn more and apply.

Kids Community Bulletin

See the attached Kids Community Bulletin (available in English and Spanish) for more information about these events!
 

School Board Updates

The next School Board meeting will take place on April 16, 2025, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA 95642. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m.
 

Celebrations

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Ione Elementary Challenge Coins 🥇

Mr. Huss, principal of Ione Elementary School, presented ACUSD Challenge Coins to Todd Ohm, Samme McMahan, Carol Muschetto, and Will Stothart.

Ione Junior High Challenge Coins 🥇

Mr. Wagner, principal of Ione Junior High School, presented ACUSD Challenge Coins to Sheri Gempler, Christy Watson, Kobie Pettis-Encinas, and Monty Wright. 
A group of six people stand in front of a brick wall, smiling and holding small circular coins.
A group of children and adults stand outside a school building, smiling for a photo.

Plymouth Elementary CCSPP Grant Award Celebration 🎉

Plymouth Elementary has been awarded $1.18 million over five years to enhance support for staff, students, and families as part of the California Community Schools Partnership Program (CCSPP) Implementation Grant. Members of the Plymouth Elementary Community Advisory Team presented an overview of the grant, shared Plymouth’s goals, and expressed their enthusiasm for its implementation over the next five years.

New Vision Screening Tool 👓

Our Health Services Team has purchased a new vision spot screener using funds from our Medi-Cal Collaborative team! The spot screener enables our team of nurses to quickly and easily detect student vision problems.
Our Medi-Cal collaborative team supports the reinvestment of Medi-Cal monies available to us through the LEA Billing Option Program.
Five women stand in front of a tree, smiling for a photo. One woman is holding a black spot screener device.
 

Upcoming Events

  • 4/12 - Easter Bunny Photos
  • 4/16 - School Board Meeting
  • 4/18 - No School - Easter Weekend
  • 4/21 - No School - Easter Weekend