Ruth Asawa SOTA Friday Community Letter | April 5, 2024
Translated Letters: Español | 中国人
(Help Desk) | RASOTA Daily Dragon Student Newsletter |
Hello Ruth Asawa SOTA Community,
Have a great Spring Break everyone! We all deserve a nice break.
Stella Kim
IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENTS |
Extracurricular and Co-Curricular Activities:
I would like to remind everyone that SFUSD students have to be eligible to participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities. These activities may include but are not limited to field trips, department showcases and performances, school dances, athletics, etc.
Student and Family Handbook policy 4.7.1 says “To be eligible to participate in extracurricular and co-curricular activities, students in grades 7-12 must demonstrate satisfactory educational progress in the previous grading period, including but not limited to: (1) Maintenance of a minimum of 2.0 grade point average on a 4.0 scale in all enrolled classes; (2) Maintenance of minimum progress toward meeting high school graduation requirements.” RASOTA students will be required to adhere to this policy. High school graduation requirements include passing all A-G classes/being in good academic standing. A refined RASOTA policy is in the works and will be rolled out soon.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Sharing our Learning
Upcoming Performances & Shows
Student Organizations & Clubs
- SOTA PTSA
Important Announcements
Counseling Corner
Wellness Services
Repeat Announcement
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More information in the coming weeks: Graduation: Will take place on Wednesday, June 5, starts at 12:30 to 2:00 PM at Kezar Stadium. Graduation tickets: Each student will receive 8 tickets. In the coming weeks, we will share information on how to order additional tickets. Cap & gowns: Have been ordered and there is no cost. Yearbooks: You can purchase a yearbook by clicking here → ORDER YOUR YEARBOOK. This is our school passcode if needed: 1015683152154487 The Parent Graduation Committee is asking for contributions — Class of 2024 Fundraiser. PROM 2024: The Roaring 20’s SOTA’s Prom Committee presents… SOTA Prom 2024! Step into the silver screen of the 1920s, and join us for a night filled with music, photo booth, prom royalty, and fun! Prom will take place on Saturday, April 27th from 5pm-9pm at 715 Harrison Street. Buy your tickets in the RA SOTA box office, or at lunch in the quad. Dress to impress and dance the night away! |
PTSA Community Meeting Please join your community PTSA meeting on Wednesday, April 17, at 6 PM, in the library or on zoom! Join Zoom Meeting https://us02web.zoom.us/j/81234169232?pwd=dUFTL01rSEVJWHg0a3kyWkdjQmdOUT09 Meeting ID: 812 3416 9232 Passcode: 172416 Come share your ideas and help strengthen our community. Kids and students are welcome and we always have Principal Kim for community updates. RSVP for dinner - RSVP for dinner by clicking HERE. | |||
If you have not seen it yet, check out the exciting video our PTSA Fundraising Committee made showcasing many of Ruth Asawa SOTA’s amazing Artists In Residence as they teach our kids - and then, donate if & what you can help us reach our goal to fund the AIRs next year! Watch AIR video HERE → RuthAsawaSOTA.SUPPORT.AIR Consider a contribution to our incredible Artists in Residence Program (AIR) and be a vital part of the educational and artistic journey. Support your student's passion for art. See our incredible AIRs and students in action. Get inspired with this short video: RuthAsawaSOTA.SUPPORT.AIR If you're ready to make a donation: Click HERE! | |||
School Spirit Merchandise You still have time to order and be part of something cool! Click HERE to purchase. | |||
PTSA Board elections and Nominating Committee Your PTSA needs help with candidates for next year’s PTSA Board - elections this Spring. If you are a PTSA member (or want to be) and are interested in running for any of the Board positions, please reach out to the PTSA board at ptsaboard@ruthasawasota.groups.io. Board positions to be voted on are: President, Executive Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer, Historian, Communications VP, Membership VP, and Volunteer Coordinator. We are also looking for 3 PTSA non-Board members to be on the Nominating Committee. This is a short-term commitment of 2-3 meetings. Please contact Joanne Di Giorgio at kdm26@att.net. Thank you! |
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Upcoming Performances, Shows & Events 🎉 Click HERE to purchase tickets for Performances & Shows
Upcoming Sports Schedule ⚽ Click HERE for the Academy/Asawa Sports Schedule | |||||||||||
STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS & CLUBS 🐉 |
📅 UPCOMING EVENTS 📅 |
FOLLOW @SOTASTUDENTGOV
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🐉 STUDENT NEWSLETTER 🐉 |
Important Announcements & Student Opportunities 📣 | |||
Counselors are presenting course selection information this week and next week. Course selection surveys will be completed in class the week of April 15th. Signed course selection sheets must be turned in to the main office by April 19th 1pm. 4 Year Plan for Class of 2025 - 2027 Rising 12th Grade - Course Selection Presentation Rising 11th Grade - Course Selection Presentation Rising 10th Grade - Course Selection Presentation
CCSF Dual Enrollment Courses are available for registration. Complete the consent form by April 5th CCSF Summer 2024: Dual Enrollment Course Packet Summer job and internship opportunities are updated regularly. High School Summer Programming List of Internships.
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ASAWA SOTA COUNSELING 🍎 | |
ALL STUDENTS | |
9TH GRADE Counselor |
Please email calimlimc@sfusd.edu or call 415.695.5700 to schedule an in-person or phone appointment |
10th and 11TH GRADE Counselor |
Monday through Wednesday and Friday during Lunch
Please email jowc@sfusd.edu to or click here to schedule an appointment (in-person, virtual or phone) |
12TH GRADE |
Monday through Friday during Lunch
Please email kapchanc@sfusd.edu, or schedule an appointment (in-person, virtual, or phone) |
COLLEGE AND CAREER |
Student Drop-in Office Hours: Mon-Fri, lunch, College & Career Center 326 |
WELLNESS CENTER SERVICES 💚 The Wellness Center is open M-F, 8:30pm-3:30pm. Parents/Guardians/Students/Staff can make an on-line Wellness referral using the Student Referral Form | |
Robert Francoeur Wellness Coordinator | Robert can support you with:
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Christina Duprey, RN | Monday to Thursday. (Academy Nurse Jessie on Friday mornings) |
Selah Mokatish | Community Health Outreach Worker |
Edessa Tailo | RAMS Counselor |
Dorsey Bass | SIT Intern Counselor |
Sarah Neiswenser | RAMS Intern |
📌 WELLNESS ANNOUNCEMENTS 📌 | |
Donated Supplies Requested: Donations of herbal tea and instant oatmeal (Apples & Cinnamon, Maple & Brown Sugar flavors). Also mugs for tea are greatly appreciated. Community Resources: NAMI SF Announcement: Public programming calendar. All NAMI events are free and open to all. Workshop: Advocating for Your Black Child | NAMISF Parents Coalition Making Sense-of-the College Admissions Process More Resources: California Launches Free Behavioral Health Apps for Children, Young Adults, and Families Podcasts: How Do I Talk with My Teen about Fentanyl? - Lisa Damour, PhD Please contact Robert Francoeur if you have any suggestions, questions, or need support. Thanks for your help getting our Wellness Center looking good and welcoming for our students! | |
PARENTVUE ACTIVATION |
View all of your student's school information in one place - attendance, grades, teacher emails, class assignments, and receive school communication by activating your PARENTVUE account. If you need an activation code, email the school and include your name and the student's name. ParentVUE is available in six languages: Arabic, Chinese, English, Spanish, Tagalog, and Vietnamese. If you need assistance please email us at sch815@sfusd.edu.
ATTENDANCE |
Download our printable excuse note by clicking below. Submit within 3-days of the absence.
Student Needs to Leave Early:
Send your student with a paper note requesting they be excused from school with the info below:
- Student’s full name
- Date
- Time to be excused
- Reason for departure from school
- Guardian signature & phone number
NOTE: Please do not email teachers or counselors for early dismissal. Teachers cannot excuse students from school.
REPEAT ANNOUNCEMENTS 📌 |
Update Student Name and/or Gender Marker in SFUSD Systems → SFUSD affirms all students’ right to be addressed by the name and pronoun that reflects who they say they are at school. Students who, because of their gender identity or cultural experience, use a name and/or gender marker different from those given at birth, AND want to have this information included in an SFUSD system can review this document on how to update a students name and/or gender marker in SFUSD systems.