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Weekly Community Newsletter - September 5, 2025

Posted Date: 9/05/25 (2:00 PM)

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Weekly Community Newsletter

September 5, 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

September is Attendance Awareness Month!

Did you know? Chronic absenteeism (missing just 2 days per month or 18 days over the school year) can be an early warning sign of academic trouble starting as early as kindergarten and preschool.ย 

Attendance = Success!
Two graduates in caps and gowns laugh, celebrating their achievement.
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School Site News

Poster for a community event at Amador Adult Ed, with a colorful background and silhouettes of people.

Community Connections at Adult Education

You are invited to attend our Community Connections event! This is a great opportunity for all community members to meet with different agencies to check out the many services they offer in Amador County.
This event is not only for Amador Adult Education students โ€“ everyone is welcome to attend!

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025ย 
Time: 11:30 am โ€“ 1:30 pmย 
Location: Amador Adult Education Campus
525 Independence Dr. Jackson, CA 95642ย 
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News From the Community

Parent, Caregiver, and Family Listening Session

Join us for a listening session supporting the Behavioral Health Services (BHSA) Community Planning Process (CPP) and the Community Health Improvement Plan (CHIP) process to share your voice and help shape community health initiatives.

Parent, Caregiver, and Family Listening Session
๐Ÿ“… Tuesday, September 9, 2025
๐Ÿ•ž 3:30โ€“4:30 PM
๐Ÿ“ Amador County Office of Education
Staff, Student & Family Resource Center
217 Rex Ave, Jackson, CA 95642
An advertisement for a family listening session, featuring a diverse group of people smiling.

Childhood Cancer Awareness - Amador's Heart of Gold ๐Ÿ’›

Amador's Heart of Gold is Amador County's Childhood Cancer Support and Resource Foundation. Their mission is to provide financial, emotional, and educational support to families affected by childhood cancer residing in Amador County.

This September, they are partnering with Alexโ€™s Lemonade Stand Foundation to raise funds for vital childhood cancer research.
๐Ÿ“… Every Sunday in September
๐Ÿ•› 11:30 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ Perry Earl Park

Each week, proceeds will benefit research for a specific cancer currently affecting families in our own community. Shirts are also available for purchase to support the cause! A shirt order form is attached to this message for those interested.
A flyer announces a Lemonade Stand Fundraiser to support childhood cancer research.
Flyer promoting childhood cancer awareness with shirt details and contact information.
Poster promoting a children's clothing donation drive and swap event.

Children's Clothing Swap

Supporting Amador Families Together is organizing their 2nd Annual Fall Children's Clothing Swap, and they need your donations!
To organize donation drop-offs, please text:
  • Jackson: 209-608-2622
  • Pine Grove: 209-332-0242
  • Ione: 209-781-6245

The clothing swap will take place on September 27, 2025. More details about the swap are coming soon!

Kids Community Bulletin

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School Board Updates

The next School Board meeting will take place on Wednesday, September 17, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA 95642.ย Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m.
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Celebrations

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Congratulations, Early Graduate! ๐ŸŽ“

Congratulations to Emily Newton, our latest early graduate from North Star Independent Study!
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Upcoming Events

  • 9/17: School Board Meeting