Important Dates

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Supt’s Corner

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In the Know with Dr. Robyn Castillo - March 2025

Watch the latest episode of In the Know with Dr. Robyn Castillo, to learn about some of the highlights from the month of March. 

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Celebrations

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Celebrating Women's History Month

Profiles in Student Leadership: Samara

This Women’s History Month, we are sharing the profiles of some of our student leaders. This week, we meet NUSD Student Board Member Samara, an Inderkum High scholar. Samara says, “One woman who has inspired me is my grandmother. Not only is she an immigrant, who traveled here with her husband and four kids from a war-stricken country, she inspires me to never miss an opportunity and to take risks.”

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Inspiring Young Women

NUSD has celebrated Women’s History Month with The Stories We Weave Shorts, hearing from students about why learning about women’s history is important and how the Career Technical Education courses they are taking are helping them pursue their passions. 

In this video, we meet Alhena, who is enrolled in CTE Engineering. Alhena says inspiring people inspires her to do better. She also shares how much she likes the hands-on experience of the engineering class, “I like being able to learn by doing stuff, and so we’re building these boats from scratch, sanding them down, putting them together, pouring epoxy all over and it’s a really interesting experience,” Alhena said.
 

We also meet Celeste, a student enrolled in CTE Public Safety with plans to pursue a career in law enforcement. “This is an opportunity, this is something you can definitely pursue. I’m doing it, I have fun doing it,” Celeste explained. 
 

Students interested in enrolling in any of our 11 CTE pathways are encouraged to visit www.natomasunified.org/departments/career-technical-education for more information.

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Fourth Graders Learn About Healthcare Careers

Ms. Phyllis Hayes' fourth-grade class from Bannon Creek School visited the CTE Healthcare Pathway recently. District Nurse Mai-Chi Hoang spoke to students about her career journey in healthcare. Students learned how to splint arms and legs, take vitals, and perform CPR.

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H. Allen Hight’s 2025 Community Resource Fair

Thanks to dozens of volunteers, families at H. Allen Hight were able to access valuable resources at the school’s Community Resource Fair last Friday. This is in support of our Core Value - families as partners in the education of their students' success.

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Multicultural Night at Leroy Greene Academy

Multicultural Night at Leroy Greene Academy was a beautiful way for the school’s community to come together and celebrate the diversity that makes Leroy Greene an inclusive environment. 

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Give a Book, Take a Book at 2nd Annual Multicultural Festival & Register by April 4th to Win Exciting Family Prizes

Celebrate literacy at the second annual Multicultural Festival and be sure to trade gently used books with other families. If you register to the festival before April 4th, you have a chance of winning tickets to an A’s baseball game, Sacramento Zoo, SunSplash, and the California State Fair. 

The top five winners will be randomly selected and announced at the festival. The event will take place on Saturday April 12th from 10 - 2 pm at Inderkum High School.
 

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Bulletin Board

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Reminder: NUSD on Spring Break

We hope you have a restful Spring Break. All Natomas Unified sites will be closed to the public from Monday, March 31st, to Friday, April 4th. We look forward to seeing you back in class on Monday, April 7th.

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NUSD Career Chronicles: Bhinder Dhanoa, Food Services Assistant III

Bhinder Dhanoa works as a Food Services Assistant III at Two Rivers Elementary School. She prepares meals for students daily and says her job is rewarding. "If you like working with the kids, this is the place to work," Dhanoa says. 

If you'd like to join the NUSD team, visit edjoin.org/natomasunified.

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Staff Spotlight

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Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

An EAP is a service designed to help you manage life’s challenges. Everyone needs a helping hand once in a while, and the EAP can provide it. Professional counselors and services can help you and your eligible family members resolve a broad range of personal problems affecting your emotional health, family life, and work life. EAP is a no-cost, confidential resource for NUSD employees and their eligible family members. 

Did You Know?

Managing debt and credit issues effectively is crucial for ensuring financial stability, for anyone, including school district employees. Setting specific, achievable goals such as paying off credit card debt by a certain date can make a significant difference. It's essential to avoid quick fixes and instead focus on consistent, responsible financial practices to improve your credit score over time.

Start by regularly reviewing your credit report for inaccuracies and developing a reliable payment plan to ensure bills are paid on schedule. Whether through manual payments or automatic deductions, prioritize paying off debts strategically—beginning with high-interest cards or smaller balances while maintaining minimum payments on other accounts. Identifying areas to trim expenses, like reducing unnecessary subscriptions or finding ways to save on daily expenses, can also help accelerate debt repayment. Additionally, exploring supplemental income sources, such as part-time work or freelancing opportunities, can provide extra financial support. By taking these steps and maintaining a proactive approach, school district employees can gradually achieve financial health and resilience against future challenges.

To get more information and watch videos about this specific topic, click here.

EAP information can be found online at liveandworkwell.com, or by calling 1-866-248-4096. 

If accessing online, click register now, follow the prompts, and select SIA-SIA when prompted for the company code.

April Webinars:

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