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May 2022
May 26, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Year-end Thoughts and COVID Testing Plan
Mensaje del Superintendente: Conclusiones de fin año y plan para las pruebas de COVIDMay 25, 2022
SMMUSD Students Win City’s Sustainability Poster Contest
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230May 24, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Campus Safety
Mensaje del Superintendente: Seguridad en los plantelesMay 23, 2022
Franklin Elementary School Hosts Annual Multicultural Fair
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230May 20, 2022
Cinco de Mayo Celebrated at Rogers Learning Community
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230May 16, 2022
JAMS Student Grayson Fitzgerald Selected to Perform at Carnegie Hall
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230May 13, 2022
The Samohi Wellness Advisory Group Hosts Puppy Party for Mental Health
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230May 13, 2022
Earlier Start Time for Board of Education Closed Session: May 19, 2022
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229May 11, 2022
Independent Study Program Info Webinar Set for May 12May 11, 2022
Student Shark Tank Comes to SMASH
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230May 6, 2022
Malibu High and Santa Monica High Rank in Top Six Percent in U.S. News & World Report for 2022
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230May 5, 2022
Earth Day Celebrated at Rogers’ Regenerative FarmMay 5, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: LACDPH Implements Masking for Exposure for TK-12
Mensaje del Superintendente: LACDPH implementa el uso de mascarilla para TK al 12 tras estar expuestoMay 3, 2022
SMMUSD and DanzAlianza to Host First Folklórico Dance Festival
Tom Whaley, 310.450.8338 x70287April 2022
April 30, 2022
Independent Study Program enrollment 2022-23 school year
Formulario de inscripción para el programa de estudios independientes para el año escolar 2022-23 de SMMUSDApril 28, 2022
McKinley Elementary School Awarded California Pivotal Practice Award
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230April 19, 2022
Notice of Public Hearing - Measure R Parcel Tax
Measure R Office, 310.450.8338 ext. 70263April 19, 2022
SMMUSD State of Our Schools Livestream Event “Emerging Stronger” set for May 2, 2022
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230April 15, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Spring Break Return to School Reminders for TK-12
Mensaje del Superintendente: Recordatorio para el regreso de las vacaciones de primavera de los grados TK-12April 14, 2022
SMMUSD’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230April 13, 2022
Malibu High School Orchestra Places First at Music in the Parks Competition
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230April 5, 2022
SMMUSD Music Students Named to California All State and Honor Choir, Orchestra and Band
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230
March 2022
March 30, 2022
SMMUSD to Host Campus Facility Planning Community Meetings and In-Person Tours
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230March 30, 2022
Santa Monica High School Prom Boutique Accepting Formalwear Donations and Volunteer Requests
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230March 25, 2022
COVID-19 Antigen Test for Return from Spring Break
Tara Brown, Director of Student ServicesMarch 22, 2022
SMMUSD Donates Lincoln Middle School's Old Auditorium Armchairs to an Under-Privileged Community in Honduras
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230March 18, 2022
Lawsuit Filed by SMMUSD and City of Santa Monica Challenging the Constitutionality of SB442
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230March 17, 2022
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting on March 22, 2022
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229March 11, 2022
Earlier Start Time for Board of Education Closed Session: March 17, 2022
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229March 10, 2022
Superintendent's Message: Indoor Masks Move to Strongly Recommended for TK-12
Mensaje del Superintendente: Se recomienda encarecidamente el uso de las mascarillas en espacios cerrados para los grados TK-12March 9, 2022
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting on March 9, 2022
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229March 4, 2022
SMMUSD Celebrates Black History Month
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230March 1, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Masking survey and Health Symposium Webinar
Mensaje del Superintendente: Encuesta del uso de la mascarilla y Seminario Web Simposio de Salud
February 2022
February 25, 2022
Earlier Start Time for Board of Education Closed Session: March 3, 3022
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229February 22, 2022
SMMUSD Financial Oversight Committee Accepting Applications
Bonnie Kung, 310.450.8338, ext. 70269February 22, 2022
71st Annual “Stairway of the Stars” Concerts Shine a Brilliant Light on the SMMUSD Music Program
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230February 16, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Outdoor Masks Will Be Voluntary, Effective Immediately for TK-12
Mensaje del Superintendente: El uso de las mascarillas en lugares al aire libre será voluntario para TK-12, lo que entra en vigor inmediatamenteFebruary 15, 2022
Pilots from Aviation Youth Mentorship Program Visit Will Rogers Learning Community
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230February 11, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Heat Wave and Outdoor Masking
Mensaje del Superintendente: Ola de calor y uso de mascarillas al aire libreFebruary 11, 2022
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: February 17, 2022
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229February 3, 2022
SMMUSD to Host Campus Facility Planning Community Meetings and In-Person Tours
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230
January 2022
January 28, 2022
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: February 3, 2022
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229January 27, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Protocol Update for TK-12 - Home Quarantine No Longer Required for Individuals Exposed at School Regardless of Vaccination Status
Mensaje del Superintendente: Actualización del Protocolo para TK-12 - Independientemente del estado de vacunación, no se requiere que las personas expuestas en la escuela realicen la cuarentena en el hogarJanuary 25, 2022
Judgment and Order Granting Final Approval of Class Action SettlementJanuary 24, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting on January 26, 2022
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229January 20, 2022
Superintendent's Message: Denouncing AntisemitismJanuary 19, 2022
SMMUSD Registration for Preschool, Transitional Kindergarten and Kindergarten Now Available
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230January 17, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: COVID Protocol Update for TK-12 and Testing Hubs for Symptomatic Students and Staff
Mensaje del Superintendente: Actualización de los protocolos por COVID para las escuelas TK-12 Centros de pruebas para estudiantes y personal sintomáticosJanuary 11, 2022
National Poll Ranks SMMUSD Among California's Best Districts
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230January 11, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Saturday Vaccination Clinics - Jan. 15 and 22 in Santa Monica and Thursday, Jan. 20 in Malibu
Mensaje del Superintendente: Clínicas de vacunación los sábados – 15 y 22 de enero en Santa Mónica y 20 de enero en MalibúJanuary 10, 2022
SMMUSD Meal Program Policy AmendmentJanuary 7, 2022
Earlier Start Time for Board of Education Closed Session: January 13, 2022
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229January 6, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: Saturday Vaccination Clinics
Mensaje del Superintendente: Clínicas de vacunaciónJanuary 4, 2022
Superintendent's Message: Health and Safety on Campus
Mensaje del Superintendente: Información sobre la salud y la seguridad en las escuelasJanuary 2, 2022
Superintendent’s Message: School Closure Considerations and Dashboard
Mensaje del Superintendente: Consideraciones sobre el cierre de las escuelas e información sobre el tablero informativo (Dashboard)
December 2021
December 30, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Return from Winter Break Information
Mensaje del Superintendente: Información sobre el regreso de las vacaciones de inviernoDecember 17, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: SMMUSD offering vaccine clinics at three schools
Mensaje del Superintendente: SMMUSD ofrece clínicas de vacunación en tres escuelasDecember 16, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting on December 17, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229December 15, 2021
Important Health Information from SMMUSD Health Services
SMMUSD Health ServicesDecember 13, 2021
School Board Approves Fareless System Initiative for Free Metro and Bus Rides for Students
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230December 6, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Update on Samohi Incident Today
Mensaje del Superintendente: Actualización sobre el incidente que ocurrió en SamohiDecember 6, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Samohi Campus is SafeDecember 3, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting on December 9, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229
November 2021
Video: Will Rogers Learning Community - Facilities update, Nov. 2021
Video: McKinley Elementary - TK Kitchen Chemistry, Nov. 2021
November 30, 2021
Free Online Tutoring Service for Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Students
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230November 26, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Closed Session Meeting on November 30, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229November 23, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: SMMUSD offering vaccine clinics at three schools
Mensaje del Superintendente: SMMUSD ofrece clínicas de vacunación en tres escuelasNovember 19, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: COVID Safety Protocols Survey for Parents, Staff, Secondary Students
Mensaje del Superintendente: Encuesta para los padres, el personal, y los estudiantes secundarios acerca de los protocolos de seguridad debido a COVIDNovember 12, 2021
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: November 18, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229November 8, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Join Us at the Upcoming County Committee Hearing to Oppose City of Malibu’s Unification Petition, Nov. 10, 2021
Mensaje del Superintendente: Acompáñenos en la próxima audiencia del Comité del Condado en oposición a la Petición de Unificación de la Ciudad de Malibú, el 10 de noviembre de 2021November 4, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Unofficial Surveys Circulating at Schools, Email and Social Media
Mensaje del Superintendente: Una encuesta extraoficial está circulando en las escuelas, por correo electrónico y en los medios socialesNovember 4, 2021
Santa Monica High School Marching Band Place First in Recent Competition
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230
October 2021
Video: Bike It Walk It - McKinley Elementary, Oct. 2021
October 28, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Closed Session on November 2, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229October 26, 2021
SMMUSD Announces McKinley Elementary School as Winner of the Golden Sneaker Award
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230October 26, 2021
SMMUSD Community Meeting Planned to Present the Draft Environmental Impact Report Findings for the Malibu Middle and High School Specific Plan Project
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 ext. 70230October 22, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Visual and Performing Arts New Protocols
Mensaje del Superintendente: Nuevos protocolos para los programas de Artes Visuales y EscénicasOctober 18, 2021
District Requests Applications by Families Qualified for Free and Reduced Meals for Funding Purposes
Food & Nutrition Services, 310.450.8338, ext. 70342October 15, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: COVID Testing Insurance Process
Mensaje del Superintendente: Trámite del proveedor de seguro para las pruebas de COVIDOctober 15, 2021
Different Start Times for Board of Education Meeting: October 21, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229October 14, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: COVID update: Vaccination Mandate and Modified Quarantine
Mensaje del Superintendente: Actualización sobre COVID: Orden de vacunación y cuarentena modificadaOctober 6, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Pupil Fees Settlement Update Final Approval of Settlement Expected Soon
Mensaje del Superintendente: Actualización sobre la resolución de las cuotas escolares Pronto se espera la aprobación definitiva de la resoluciónOctober 1, 2021
Earlier Start Time for Board of Education Closed Session: October 7, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229September 2021
September 24, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting on September 30, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229September 20, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Modified Quarantine Option Plan and Vaccination Requirements for Eligible Students
Mensaje del Superintendente: Plan de opciones de cuarentena modificada y requisitos de vacunación para estudiantes elegiblesSeptember 20, 2021
Los Angeles County Committee on School District Organization Votes to Take Additional Time to Consider the City of Malibu’s Proposal to Leave the Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School DistrictSeptember 17, 2021
Earlier Start Time for Board of Education Closed Session: September 22, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229September 14, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Student Information System - Aeries Update
Mensaje del Superintendente: Sistema de información estudiantil – Actualización sobre AeriesSeptember 13, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: COVID-19 Testing and FAQ UpdateSeptember 10, 2021
Superintendent's Message: LA County Committee Report Reflects a “Dire” Financial Future for students of Santa Monica if City of Malibu’s Proposal to Split the District is Approved
Mensaje del Superintendente: El informe del Comité del Condado de Los Ángeles refleja un “grave” futuro financiero para los estudiantes de Santa Mónica si se aprueba la propuesta de la Ciudad de Malibú para separarse del distritoAugust 2021
Video: Samohi Discovery building virtual tour, Aug. 2021
August 31, 2021
Superintendent's Message: COVID testing update
Mensaje del Superintendente: Actualización acerca de las pruebas de detección de COVIDAugust 27, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: COVID Testing Registration Update
Mensaje del Superintendente: Actualización sobre la registración para las pruebas de COVIDAugust 27, 2021
Earlier Start Time for Board of Education Closed Session: September 2, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229August 21, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting on August 23, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229August 20, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: COVID-19 Testing for Students and StaffAugust 13, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting on August 19, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229August 11, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Masking, COVID Testing and Vaccinations
Mensaje del Superintendente: Uso de máscaras, pruebas y vacunas contra el COVIDAugust 7, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Health and Safety -- 2021-22 School Year
Mensaje del Superintendente: Salud y seguridad - Año escolar 2021-22August 6, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting on August 10, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229July 2021
July 28, 2021
SMMUSD Independent Study Academic Program Available for 2021-22 School Year
Está disponible el programa académico de estudio independiente SMMUSD para el año escolar 2021-22July 12, 2021
Free and Reduced-Price Meals for SMMUSD Students Notification: School Year 2021-22
Comidas gratuitas y a precio reducido para los estudiantes de SMMUSD Notificación: Año escolar 2021-22
Food & Nutrition Services, 310.450.8338, ext. 70342July 9, 2021
Earlier Start Time for Board of Education Closed Session: July 15, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229
