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2020-21 News Releases
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May 2021
May 10, 2021
Superintendent's Message: Welcome Back, COVID testing, Vaccinations and Meal Service
Mensaje del Superintendente: Bienvenidos nuevamente. Pruebas de COVID, vacunas y servicios de comidasMay 5, 2021
Local news outlets recognize SMMUSD as the first school district in LA County offering a full return to school for TK-12th gradeMay 3, 2021
Malibu High and Santa Monica High National Rankings Reflect Strong Achievement in 2021 U.S. News & World ReportApril 2021
April 30, 2021
SMMUSD’s Music Education Program Receives National Recognition
Santa Monica and Malibu named a Best Community for MusicApril 29, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Full Reopening, Teacher Planning Time and Mask Wearing
Mensaje del Superintendente: Reapertura completa, tiempo para planificación docente y uso de máscarasApril 27, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting On April 29, 2021 - CORRECTION: The start time has been moved to 4 p.m.April 23, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting On April 29, 2021April 23, 2021
SMMUSD Prepares for Next Round of School Facility and Classroom Improvements Through Second Bond Sales - Expects to Save Taxpayers Big Money Due to Historically Low Interest Rates and Strong Credit Rating
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230April 23, 2021
SMMUSD Playground Partnership Limited to Weekends for Community Use
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230April 21, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: State AssessmentsApril 21, 2021
Happy National Kindergarten Day!
¡Feliz Día Nacional del Jardín de Infantes!April 18, 2021
Santa Monica-Malibu Unified School District Makes its Case that City of Malibu’s Petition for Unification Will Create Irreparable Damage to Children in Santa Monica and Malibu and Invites the City to Return to the Negotiating Table
Petition will lead both communities off a “fiscal cliff”
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230April 16, 2021
SMMUSD Rejects Latest City of Malibu Unification Offer but Reaffirms its Offer to Return to the Negotiating Table with the City
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230April 15, 2021
SMMUSD Financial Oversight Committee Accepting Applications
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230April 15, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Closed Session Meeting on April 16, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229April 9, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Critical Time Regarding Malibu Unification Efforts
School Board Votes to Deny Malibu City ProposalApril 5, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Closed Session Meeting on April 8, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229April 1, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Full Reopening Plan FAQ
Mensaje del Superintendente: Preguntas y Respuestas sobre los Planes Completos de ReaperturaMarch 2021
March 26, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Plan to Fully Reopen and Required Return Plan Form
Mensaje del Superintendente: Plan para la reapertura escolar total y formulario requerido del plan de regresoMarch 23, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Change to three-foot distancing approved by LACDPH
Mensaje del Superintendente: LACDPH aprueba el cambio de distanciamiento a tres piesMarch 23, 2021
Health Symposium - Our Schools and COVID-19March 19, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Preparing to return as fully as possible when LACDPH allows
Mensaje del Superintendente: Preparativos para regresar por completo lo antes posible cuando el Departamento de Salud lo permitaMarch 19, 2021
Meeting Cancelled.
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting On March 24, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229March 16, 2021
SMMUSD Financial Oversight Committee Accepting Applications
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230March 11, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: TK-5 Hybrid Beginning Week of April 12 - On-Campus Orientation Experience Weeks of March 15 and March 22
Mensaje del Superintendente: El modelo híbrido para TK-5 comienza la semana del 12 de abril - Orientación sobre la experiencia en el campus durante las semanas del 15 y el 22 de marzoMarch 1, 2021
Educator and Staff Vaccinations in Progress at St. John’s Health
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230February 2021
February 28, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Closed Session on March 1, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229February 26, 2021
Earlier Start Time for Board of Education Meeting: March 4, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229February 24, 2021
Lincoln and John Adams Middle School Fields Now Open for Community Use
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230February 18, 2021
SMMUSD and SMMCTA Joint Statement Implementation of Distance Learning PlusFebruary 16, 2021
Roosevelt Elementary School Playground Closed for Service and Repair
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230February 10, 2021
SMMUSD Adopts Historical Resources Policy
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230February 8, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: Fall Planning and Spring UpdateFebruary 5, 2021
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting on February 9, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229January 2021
January 27, 2021
Superintendent’s Message: School reopening and COVID-19 update
Mensaje del Superintendente: Reapertura de las escuelas y actualización sobre COVID-19January 25, 2021
SMMUSD Seeking Applicants for Santa Monica Facility District Advisory Committee
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230January 22, 2021
Enrolling Next Year’s Kindergarteners and Transitional Kindergarteners in SMMUSD
Inscripción de los estudiantes de jardín de infantes del próximo año y los estudiantes de jardín de infantes de transición en SMMUSDJanuary 20, 2021
Superintendent’s Message - Samohi Planning Update: Forward-looking Educational Programs and Facility Improvement Projects
Mensaje del Superintendente - Actualización de planificación de Samohi: Programas educativos con visión de futuro y proyectos de mejora de las instalacionesJanuary 15, 2021
SMMUSD Board of Education Appoints Keith Coleman as New Board Member
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230January 15, 20212
Superintendent’s Message: COVID-19 and School Reopening Update
Mensaje del Superintendente: COVID-19 y Actualización sobre la reapertura de las escuelasJanuary 15, 20212
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting On January 21, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229January 12, 2021
Focusing on Equity, Engagement and Facility Improvements
Centrándonos en la equidad, el compromiso y las mejoras de las instalacionesJanuary 8, 2021
Earlier Start Time for Board of Education Meeting: January 14, 2021
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229December 2020
December 18, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Distance Learning Plus Approved for Reopening in Red Tier
Mensaje del Superintendente: Se aprobó el modelo de Aprendizaje a Distancia Plus para la reapertura bajo el nivel rojoDecember 14, 2020
Earlier Start Time for Board of Education Meeting: December 17, 2020
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229December 9, 2020
SMMUSD Seeking New Personnel Commissioner
Jana Hatch, 310.450.8338 x70279December 9, 2020
SMMUSD Students Commit to Environmental Action in Go Green and Sustainability Challenges
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230December 2, 2020
SMMUSD Playgrounds Close Per LACDPH Order Middle school fields remain open with health protocols in place
Se cierran los espacios de juegos infantiles de SMMUSD por orden del departamento de salud LACDPH Los campos de juego de las escuelas intermedias permanecen abiertos de acuerdo a los protocolos de salud
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230December 1, 2020
SMMUSD Accepting Applications to Fill Vacancy on Board of Education
SMMUSD acepta solicitudes para ocupar una vacante en la Junta de Educación
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229November 2020
November 30, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Reopening Survey for Parents, Teachers, and Secondary Students
Mensaje del Superintendente: Encuesta para padres, maestros y estudiantes del nivel secundario sobre la reaperturaNovember 30, 2020
Change in Date for Special Board Meeting: Now December 9, 2020
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229November 24, 2020
Malibu Unification FAQ, 11/24/20
Preguntas frecuentes: Unificación de Malibu, 11/24/20November 18, 2020
SMMUSD Families: Meal Program Application Reminder
Meal Program Qualification Required to be Eligible for Free Music Lessons
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230November 12, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Reopening Planning Next Steps and Upcoming Survey
Mensaje del Superintendente: Próximos pasos para la planificación de reapertura y próxima encuestaNovember 12, 2020
Making Way for Future-Ready Learning Spaces at Samohi
Demolition of History Building Central to Campus Plan
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230October 2020
October 30, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Reopening Planning Progress and Upcoming Survey
Mensaje del Superintendente: Progreso en la planificación de la reapertura y próxima encuestaOctober 23, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Town Hall Reminder for Oct. 26th - Elementary Focus
Mensaje del Superintendente: Recordatorio de la reunión comunitaria del día 26de octubre – Enfoque en el nivel primarioOctober 19, 2020
Eight SMMUSD Sites to be Early Voting Centers in Malibu and Santa Monica
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230October 16, 2020
Superintendent's Message: Virtual Town Hall Meetings Planned for Oct. 21 & 26
Mensaje del Superintendente: Reuniones comunitarias virtuales programadas para el 21 y 26 de octubreOctober 16, 2020
SMMUSD Requests Community Inputas Elementary, Middle School Projects Move Forward
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230October 16, 2020
SMMUSD School Board Approves Purchase of Fourth Street Building on District Land
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230October 15, 2020
National Poll Ranks SMMUSD among California’s Best Districts
Encuesta nacional clasifica a SMMUSD entre los mejores distritos de California
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230October 12, 2020
SMMUSD Requests Community Input as Elementary, Middle School Projects Move Forward
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230October 9, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Reopening Planning Seeking Parent / Staff / Student Input - Virtual Town Hall Meetings Planned for Oct. 21 & 26
Comunicado del Superintendente: Buscamos la opinión de los padres/personal/estudiantes para la planificación de reapertura - Asambleas públicas virtuales programadas para el 21 y el 26 de octubreOctober 8, 2020
SMMUSD Holds Online Community Meeting on Design of Samohi Phase 3 Construction Projects
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230September 2020
September 30, 2020
SMMUSD to Hold Online Community Meeting on Malibu High School Building Design
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230September 29, 2020
SMMUSD Requests Families Submit Meal Program Applications
SMMUSD convoca a las familias para que envíen solicitudes para el programa de comidas
Richard Marchini: Food & Nutrition Services rmarchini@smmusd.orgSeptember 25, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Distance Learning Survey for Parents, Teachers, and Secondary Students
Mensaje del Superintendente: Encuesta sobre el aprendizaje a distancia encuesta para padres, maestros y estudiantes del nivel secundarioSeptember 23, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Importance of Attendance
Comunicado del Superintendente: Importancia de la asistencia escolarSeptember 22, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Reopening Update
Comunicado del Superintendente: Actualización sobre la reaperturaSeptember 18, 2020
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting on September 24, 2020
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229September 11, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Cancellation of survey sent out on Sept. 10th
Comunicado del Superintendente: Cancelación de la encuesta enviada el día 10 de septiembreSeptember 4, 2020
SMMUSD Urges Households to Respond to the Census
Santa Monica and Malibu reporting a very low response rate to date
SMMUSD alienta a los hogares a responder el Censo
Santa Monica y Malibu reflejan un nivel muy bajo de respuesta hasta el día de la fecha
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230September 4, 2020
SMMUSD to Hold Special Closed Session Meeting on September 8, 2020
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229September 3, 2020
SMMUSD Receives Waiver to Provide Free Student Meals
USDA extends free meals for kids through the end of 2020
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230August 2020
August 28, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: First week of distance learning completed
Comunicado del Superintendente: completamos la primera semana de aprendizaje a distanciaAugust 28, 2020
SMMUSD Board Meeting Zoom Links Now Include Passcodes
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229August 21, 2020
SMMUSD to Provide Student Meal Service During Distance Learning
SMMUSD proporciona servicio de comidas para los estudiantes durante el aprendizaje a distancia
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230August 21, 2020
SMMUSD to Hold Special Board Meeting On August 25, 2020
Sarah Wahrenbrock, 310.450.8338 ext. 70229August 5, 2020
SMMUSD Bond Refinance Saves Taxpayers More Than $6 Million
La refinanciación de bonos de SMMUSD le ahorra más de $ 6 millones a sus contribuyentes
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230August 5, 2020
Superintendent's Message: Possible School Start Date Change to Aug. 24th
Mensaje del Superintendente: Posible cambio en la fecha de inicio de clases para el 24 de agostoJuly 2020
July 23, 2020
Superintendent's Message Commitment to Anti-Racism
Mensaje del Superintendente: Compromiso con el antirracismoJuly 17, 2020
SMMUSD School Board Approves Distance Learning to Start the 2020-21 School Year
La junta escolar de SMMUSD aprobó el aprendizaje a distancia para iniciar el año escolar 2020-21
Gail Pinsker, 310.450.8338 x70230July 14, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: SMMUSD to reopen to full distance learning model this fall
Comunicado del Superintendente: SMMUSD reanudará las clases completamente con el modelo de aprendizaje a distancia este otoñoJuly 7, 2020
Free and Reduced-Price Meals for SMMUSD Students Notification: School Year 2020-21
Food & Nutrition Services, 310.450.8338 ext. 70342
