Superintendent's Weekly Update Sept. 21, 2022
Dear WJUSD Families, Staff, and Community,
Last Friday we completed the first five weeks of school!
Tomorrow, Sept. 22, is officially the first day of fall and the holiday season is right around the corner. The days are definitely starting to go by fast.
I would like to thank our Whitehead Elementary and community members who were able to join me at the first Superintendent Meet-and-Greet event this school year.It was great connecting with families and hearing about your hopes and dreams for your students. By working together we can ensure that each student succeeds.
This week’s update includes:
- NEW Websites Coming Soon!
- Volunteers Update
- Flu Shot Clinics
- Upcoming Training for Parents
- Yolo County Youth Commission
- Superintendent Meet and Greet Sept. 27
- WJUSD in the News
- Board of Trustees Update
Respectfully,
Elodia Ortega-Lampkin
Superintendent
New Websites Coming Soon!
We are excited to announce that we are launching new websites for the District Office and all school sites in early October.
Keep an eye out for our new look and let us know what you think!
Volunteers Update
The California Department of Public Health has rescinded the August 2021 order requiring that all workers in California public schools either show proof of COVID vaccination or participate in weekly COVID testing. Therefore effective immediately, due to this change, we will no longer request COVID vaccination records or negative COVID tests from our school volunteers.
To apply to be a volunteer you will need:
- A completed volunteer form (with attached vaccination card, if applicable)
- Negative tuberculosis (TB) results attached to volunteer form
- Fingerprinting (fee waivers will be available for families who qualify for Free & Reduced Meals)
If you are interested in volunteering, please contact your school principal to get your application process started.
Flu Shot Clinics
Yolo County has scheduled flu shot clinics in communities throughout our county.
- Sept. 27: Knights Landing Family Resource Center, 9586 Mill St. Knights Landing, 3 - 7 p.m.
- Oct. 4: Esparto Tuli Mem Aquatic Center, 17257 Yolo Ave. Esparto, 3 - 7 p.m.
- Oct. 11: Northern Valley Indian Health Center, 1280 E Gibson Rd. Woodland, 3 - 7 p.m.
- Oct. 25: Winters JUSD Office, 909 W Grant Ave. Winters, 3 - 7 p.m.
- Nov. 11: Woodland Community College, 2300 E. Gibson Rd. Woodland, 3 - 7 p.m.
- Nov. 15: Emerson Jr. High, 2121 Calaveras Ave. Davis, 4:30-7:30 p.m.
For any questions on routine immunizations, please call (530) 666-8552. If you are unsure which immunizations you need, or where to go for immunizations, the Yolo County Immunization Program staff are happy to help!
Training for Parents: Project 2 Inspire
Parents, you are invited to attend training to receive resources and strategies to support your students' success in their educational and emotional well-being.
The California Association for Bilingual Education (CABE) and WJUSD are collaborating to present “Project 2 Inspire,” a weekly training session for parents. The series runs for 12 weeks and each week you’ll acquire necessary information to be involved in the education of your children and develop your leadership skills.
Childcare will be provided!
English Sessions:
Twelve (12) weekly sessions
Monday evenings starting Oct. 3
Monday evenings starting Oct. 3
6 - 7:30 p.m.
District Office, 435 Sixth St., Woodland
Spanish Sessions
Twelve (12) weekly sessions
Tuesday evenings starting Oct. 4
Tuesday evenings starting Oct. 4
6 - 7:30 p.m.
District Office, 435 Sixth St., Woodland
For more information contact Yaneth Alfaro at (530)723-3761 or yaneth.alfaro@wjusd.org.
Teenagers: Join the Yolo County Youth Commission
Are you passionate about making a difference for your community?
Then join the Yolo Youth Commission! As a commissioner, you will get to make a difference by working alongside local leaders to make decisions about where funds go to support youth development and empowerment. Make a positive impact for youth so we can all thrive!
Who can join?
Youth who are between the ages of 13-18 and reside in Yolo County are welcome to apply!
What will the commission look like?
The Youth Commission will consist of 15 members appointed to a one-year term.
For more information contact: Drucella Miranda, Youth Development Program Specialist, at drucella.miranda@ycoe.org.
Superintendent Meet and Greet, Sept. 27
You are invited to attend a Superintendent Meet-and-Greet event this year. This is an opportunity to connect with Superintendent Elodia Ortega-Lampkin, get updates about our school District, and share your hopes and dreams for your students.
All times are 6 - 7 p.m. Light refreshments will be served.
- Tuesday, Sept. 27, at Lee Middle School
- Tuesday, Oct. 4, at Freeman Elementary School
- Tuesday, Oct. 11, at Douglass Middle School
- Tuesday, Oct. 18, at Tafoya Elementary School
WJUSD in the News
“I am very excited about my new role as the director of fiscal services. I have been with the district for 16 years and throughout my time in Woodland, the staff and community have been amazing. I’m grateful for this opportunity and I look forward to continuing to work and support our staff and families in my new role.”
- Norma Palomar, WJUSD Director of Fiscal Services
“I admire Norma’s loyalty and commitment to WJUSD. I look forward to working with her as well as watching her grow as the director of fiscal services.”
- Lewis Wiley, WJUSD Associate Superintendent of Business Services
“My priority has always been creating a culture that embraces and promotes inclusiveness, biliteracy, rigorous instructional programs, and high expectations for all students and staff. I am a proud daughter of a migrant family, a former English Learner, and a parent of four sons who graduated from Woodland High School. Because of my personal and professional experience, and living in Woodland for 17 years, I understand and identify with the needs of our community. So I’m very excited about partnering with families to ensure the success of each and every student.”
- Superintendent Elodia Ortega-Lampkin
Board of Trustees Update
The next regular Board of Trustees meeting is Thursday, Sept. 22, at 6 p.m.
- Read the agenda: https://bit.ly/3saWFTn
- Watch via live stream: https://livestream.com/wjusd or attend in person at the District Office, 435 Sixth St.
- Submit a public comment by voicemail, email, or in person: https://bit.ly/33hQT8I
