San Bernardino City Unified School District

Today SBCUSD recognizes Día de los Mu***os, or Day of the Dead. It is a traditional Mexican holiday celebrated November 2. On this day, it is believed that the souls of the dead return to visit their living family members. Many people celebrate this day by visiting the graves of deceased loved ones and setting up altars with their favorite foods, drink, and photos.

(Photo Credit to the students and staff at Urbita Elementary School)

Hoy el SBCUSD reconoce el Día de los Mu***os. Es una fiesta tradicional mexicana que se celebra el 2 de noviembre. En este día, se cree que las almas de los mu***os regresan a visitar a sus familiares vivos. Mucha gente celebra este día visitando las tumbas de sus seres queridos fallecidos y levantando altares con sus comidas, bebidas y fotografías favoritas.

Crédito de la foto a los estudiantes y al personal de la Urbita Elementary School)

🎉 Congratulations to the Inland Career Education Center Graduates! 🎉

A huge round of applause to our latest graduates who have earned their credentials in Certified Nurse Assistant and Acute Care! 👏✨ Your hard work, dedication, and commitment to healthcare excellence have brought you to this milestone, and we couldn’t be prouder.

As you step into these critical roles, know that you are making a difference and have a bright future ahead in healthcare. 🌟 Congratulations once again, and welcome to an incredible career helping others! 🩺💙

👻 Halloween Recap from Inghram Elementary! 🎃
Inghram Elementary School had a fantastic Halloween with a special visit from the San Bernardino Police Department's SMASH Unit! Our officers joined in the fun, helping out at our Trick-or-Treat stations and spreading smiles to all our scholars. 🚓🍬

A big shoutout to a few of our students who dressed up as police officers—it was heartwarming to see them inspired by our community heroes! 👮‍♂️👮‍♀️

Thank you to our SBPD team for making Halloween extra special. We appreciate your support in making this day memorable for our students! 🧡

🎃 Halloween Fun at Wilson Elementary! 🎃
Yesterday, Wilson Elementary hosted an unforgettable Halloween parade and Trunk-or-Treat event! Students kicked off the festivities with a lively parade led by Principal Mr. Madrigal, and families joined to cheer them on. 👻

Afterward, staff and some amazing parents turned their cars into creative, spooky stops for our Trunk-or-Treat event, where students could load up on treats! 🍬🍫

A huge thank you to everyone who volunteered and made this day so special for our students. We love celebrating with our Wilson family! 🧡

👏 Congratulations to Indian Springs High School and Kimbark Elementary School! 🎉 We’re thrilled to celebrate Indian Springs High and Kimbark Elementary as two of only seven schools honored with the prestigious RIMS AVID Impact Award in San Bernardino County!

This award recognizes the dedication of RIMS AVID educators and students who are making a real difference in helping students achieve college readiness. RIMS AVID supports schools across the Riverside, Inyo, Mono, and San Bernardino region, empowering students to reach their goals.

Huge congratulations to everyone at Indian Springs High and Kimbark Elementary on this outstanding accomplishment! 🌟

🎃👻 Halloween Highlights! 👻🎃
Yesterday, we had an amazing Halloween celebration at our District offices! Students, families, employees, and our Child Development Department came together for a day packed with festive fun and trick-or-treating. Anderson, Jones, and other schools joined in, and we loved seeing all the incredible costumes from superheroes to spooky ghosts! It was a joy to welcome everyone for some candy-filled, family-friendly Halloween excitement. 🧡🖤

Thank you to everyone who made this day so special. We hope your Halloween was just as sweet! 🍬🍫

🩺💙 November is National Diabetes Awareness Month! 💙🩺
SBCUSD's Board of Education has officially recognized November 2024 as National Diabetes Awareness Month to highlight the importance of raising awareness about diabetes and its impact on our community.

📊Did you know?
• 38 million Americans have diabetes, and 1 in 5 don’t even know it.
• Diabetes is the #1 cause of kidney failure, lower-limb amputations, and adult blindness in the U.S.
• Type 1 diabetes is a lifelong autoimmune condition, while Type 2 diabetes can often be prevented with healthy lifestyle choices.

We encourage our students, staff, families, and community members to engage in activities that educate, spread awareness, and promote healthy habits this month and beyond. Early detection and proper management can make a world of difference! Let’s work together to prevent and manage diabetes by making healthier choices and supporting those impacted by this serious condition. 💪

🩺💙 ¡Noviembre es el Mes nacional de concienciación sobre la diabetes! 💙🩺
La Mesa Directiva de Educación del SBCUSD reconoció oficialmente a noviembre de 2024 como el Mes Nacional de Concientización sobre la Diabetes para resaltar la importancia de crear conciencia sobre la diabetes y su impacto en nuestra comunidad.

📊¿Sabían queue?
• 38 millones de estadounidenses padecen diabetes y 1 de cada 5 ni siquiera lo sabe.
• La diabetes es la primera causa de insuficiencia renal, amputaciones de miembros inferiores y ceguera en adultos en Estados Unidos.
• La diabetes de tipo 1 es una enfermedad autoinmune que dura toda la vida, mientras que la de tipo 2 puede prevenirse a menudo con un estilo de vida saludable.

Invitamos a nuestros estudiantes, personal, familias y miembros de la comunidad a participar en actividades que informen, difundan y promuevan hábitos saludables durante este mes y en adelante. La detección temprana y el tratamiento adecuado pueden marcar una gran diferencia. Trabajemos juntos para prevenir y controlar la diabetes tomando decisiones más saludables y apoyando a aquellos afectados por esta grave enfermedad. 💪

📢 Mark Your Calendars for Pure Land Foundation’s Mobile Food Pantry Events in November! 📢

Pure Land Foundation is hosting two upcoming Mobile Food Pantry events to support our San Bernardino community! Spread the word and join us for one or both events! 🥕🍞🍎

🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 9
📍 Location: Pacific High School Cafeteria
1020 Pacific Street, San Bernardino, CA 92404
⏰ Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (or until supplies run out)

🗓️ Date: Saturday, November 16
📍 Location: Arroyo Valley High School Cafeteria
1881 West Baseline Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411
⏰ Time: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (or until supplies run out)

These events provide free, fresh produce, and pantry items to families and individuals in our community. Remember to bring a small cart or wagon capable of transporting up to 50 pounds of groceries. Don’t miss out—come early and bring a friend! 💙

📢 ¡Marque sus calendarios para los eventos de despensa de alimentos móvil de Pure Land Foundation en noviembre! 📢

¡Pure Land Foundation está organizando dos próximos eventos de Despensa Móvil de Alimentos para apoyar a nuestra comunidad de San Bernardino! ¡Corre la voz y únete a nosotros para uno o ambos eventos! 🥕🍞🍎

🗓️ Fecha: sábado 9 de noviembre
📍 Ubicación: Cafetería de Pacific High School
1020 Pacific Street, San Bernardino, CA 92404
⏰ Hora: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (o hasta que se acaben las existencias)

🗓️ Fecha: sábado 16 de noviembre
📍 Ubicación: Cafetería de la escuela secundaria Arroyo Valley
1881 West Baseline Street, San Bernardino, CA 92411
⏰ Hora: 9 a.m. - 12 p.m. (o hasta que se acaben las existencias)

Estos eventos brindan productos frescos y artículos de despensa gratuitos a familias e individuos de nuestra comunidad. Recuerde traer un carrito o carreta pequeña capaz de transportar hasta 50 libras de comestibles. ¡No te lo pierdas, ven temprano y trae a un amigo! 💙

SBCUSD will recognize National Native American Heritage Month from November 1–30, 2024. In honor of the variety of rich cultures and traditions, SBCUSD invites you to follow us on our educational journey as we acknowledge the history and contributions of Native Americans.

SBCUSD reconocerá el Mes Nacional de la Herencia de los Nativos Americanos del 1 al 30 de noviembre de 2024. En honor a la variedad de ricas culturas y tradiciones, SBCUSD le invita a seguirnos en nuestro recorrido educativo mientras reconocemos la historia y las contribuciones de los nativos americanos.

🌟🤝 Strengthening CTE Through Industry Partnerships! 🌟🤝
SBCUSD hosted the annual CTE Partner Meeting, connecting our Career & Technical Education teachers with local industry experts. These partnerships are vital—they keep our educators informed on the latest tech, skills, and job market trends, ensuring students gain in-demand, real-world skills.

A special highlight included San Gorgonio High's Automotive Pathway, with teacher Antonio Alvarado, students, and industry partner VTTR, showcasing the power of CTE in preparing students for college and careers. Huge thanks to our partners for their invaluable insights and support!

👏🎉Congratulations to Indian Springs High School's ninth-grade AVID program for earning a 🏆RIMS AVID Impact Award for Excellence! 🌟

🌟 Celebrating Excellence: The AVID Impact Award 🌟

Congratulations to Indian Springs High School’s () ninth grade AVID program for earning a RIMS AVID Impact Award for excellence in their ninth grade AVID program. The AVID Impact Award recognizes exceptional schools and educators who inspire student success through the AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) program! 🎉 This award celebrates leaders who empower students, often the first in their families to attend college, with skills like critical thinking, collaboration, and self-advocacy.

AVID's student-centered approach improves academic outcomes and builds confidence, resilience, and lifelong learning habits. From closing opportunity gaps to increasing college readiness, the AVID program is making a powerful impact on our students in San Bernardino City Unified School District . 💪

Born and raised in Murrieta, California, Olivia has released three Billboard Hot 100 number-one singles, two Billboard 200 number-one albums, and eight multi-platinum songs. She’s received an American Music Award, seven Billboard Music Awards and four MTV Video Music Awards. Currently, at 21 years of age, Olivia has already been included in the following lists—Bloomberg 50, Forbes 30 Under 30 and Fortune’s 40 Under 40—and she’s twice received Songwriter of the Year at the ASCAP Pop Music Awards in 2022 and 2024.

Nacida y criada en Murrieta, California, Olivia ha publicado tres sencillos número uno del Billboard Hot 100, dos álbumes número uno del Billboard 200 y ocho canciones multiplatino. Ha recibido un American Music Award, siete Billboard Music Awards y cuatro MTV Video Music Awards. Actualmente, a sus 21 años, Olivia ya ha sido incluida en las siguientes listas -Bloomberg 50, Forbes 30 Under 30 y Fortune's 40 Under 40- y ha recibido dos veces el premio a la Compositora del Año en los ASCAP Pop Music Awards de 2022 y 2024.

Thank you to Redlands Bowl musical artist, The Kaluma Brothers, were recently entertained students at Wilson Elementary by performing Polynesian music and highlighting themes such as the hula.

🎉 Exciting news! Congratulations to our incredible students who have been awarded the prestigious **California State Seal of Biliteracy**! 🎓🌟

This remarkable achievement honors high school graduates who have demonstrated exceptional proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing in one or more languages in addition to English. 🌍✍️

🎉 ¡Noticias emocionantes! ¡Felicitaciones a nuestros increíbles estudiantes que han sido galardonados con el prestigioso **Sello Estatal de Biliteratez** de California! 🎓🌟

Este notable logro honra a los graduados de secundaria que han demostrado una competencia excepcional para hablar, leer y escribir en uno o más idiomas además del inglés. 🌍✍️

🎉 Congratulations to all the amazing SBCUSD students who earned the California Seal of Biliteracy Monday at the California Theater! 🌟🌎 Your hard work in mastering multiple languages has paid off, opening doors to even more incredible opportunities. Special shout-out to Jake Ramos from Arroyo Valley High School—way to go, Jake! He sought the Seal of Biliteracy in Spanish as a way to keep his parents’ legacy alive for generations to come. And, fellow Hawk Sandy Carrillo, who already mastered Spanish so she decided to learn French and now she’s trilingual.
👏👏 We’re so proud of each of you for embracing the power of bilingualism and setting a shining example for your peers. Here’s to a bright future filled with endless possibilities! 🎓🌍

🎉 ¡Felicidades a todos los increíbles estudiantes de SBCUSD que obtuvieron el Sello de Alfabetización Bilingüe de California el lunes en el California Theater! 🌟🌎 Su arduo trabajo en dominar múltiples idiomas ha dado frutos, abriendo puertas a oportunidades aún más increíbles. Un saludo especial a Jake Ramos de Arroyo Valley High School—¡bien hecho, Jake! Buscó el Sello de Alfabetización Bilingüe en español como una forma de mantener viva la herencia de sus padres para las generaciones futuras. Y también a su compañera Hawk, Sandy Carrillo, quien ya dominaba el español y decidió aprender francés, ¡ahora es trilingüe!
👏👏 Estamos muy orgullosos de cada uno de ustedes por abrazar el poder del bilingüismo y ser un brillante ejemplo para sus compañeros. ¡Aquí está a un futuro lleno de posibilidades infinitas! 🎓🌍

❤️Our Emmerton Eagles Colored the World Red for

Dear SBCUSD Families,

We wanted to let you know that some of our school and office phones are currently down due to a Verizon issue. We appreciate your understanding and will keep you updated once service is restored. In the meantime, please reach out via email or our school’s website for any urgent matters.

Thank you for your patience!

Estimadas familias,

Queremos informarles que los teléfonos de las escuelas y las oficinas están temporalmente fuera de servicio debido a un problema con Verizon. Agradecemos su comprensión y les mantendremos informados cuando se restablezca el servicio. Mientras tanto, por favor comuníquense por correo electrónico o a través del sitio web de la escuela para asuntos urgentes.

¡Gracias por su paciencia!

🎃 Rodriguez PREP Academy’s Inaugural Trunk or Treat! 🎃

A big thank you to our incredible WEB (Where Everybody Belongs) Crew for organizing and hosting our first-ever Trunk or Treat! We appreciate all the support from staff, students, and community members. A special shoutout to board member Scott Wyatt for stopping by and donating candy!

Rodriguez Prep Eagles, this event wouldn’t have been possible without your incredible support and participation!🦅🍬

More than 250,000 Filipino soldiers fought under the American flag in World War II. They agreed to fight in the U.S. military on the promise that the government would grant these soldiers American citizenship and full veteran benefits. However, these promises were not granted until President Obama took office in 2009. Prior to that, hundreds of thousands of Filipinos did not receive the benefits they were promised. Today, activists are working for Filipino-American veterans to be recognized with the Congressional Medal, as they are the only ethnic group who served in World War II yet to receive this honor. Image: National Archives (111-SC-132397)

Más de 250.000 soldados filipinos lucharon defendiendo la bandera estadounidense en la Segunda Guerra Mundial. Aceptaron luchar en el ejército estadounidense con la promesa de que el gobierno les concedería la ciudadanía estadounidense y todas las prestaciones para veteranos. Sin embargo, estas promesas no se cumplieron hasta que el Presidente Obama asumió el cargo en 2009. Antes de eso, cientos de miles de filipinos no recibieron las prestaciones que se les prometieron. En la actualidad, los activistas trabajan para que los veteranos filipinoamericanos sean reconocidos con la Medalla del Congreso, ya que son el único grupo étnico que sirvió en la Segunda Guerra Mundial que aún no ha recibido este honor.

🚨 TOMORROW: Free Food Distribution Event! 🚨
Join us tomorrow at Tzu Chi’s Mobile Food Pantry for free groceries!

🗓 Date: Sunday, October 27
🕘 Time: 9 AM - 11 AM (or until supplies last!)
📍 Location: San Andreas High School
🏫 3232 Pacific St, San Bernardino, CA 92346

Remember to bring reusable bags, a small cart, or a wagon to help carry up to 50 pounds of food. 🍎

🚨MAÑANA: ¡Evento de distribución de alimentos gratis! 🚨
¡Únase a nosotros mañana en la Despensa Móvil de Alimentos de Tzu Chi para obtener alimentos gratis!

🗓 Fecha: domingo 27 de octubre
🕘 Hora: 9 a. m. - 11 a. m. (¡o hasta agotar existencias!)
📍 Ubicación: Escuela Secundaria San Andreas
🏫 3232 Pacífico St, San Bernardino, CA 92346

Recuerde traer bolsas reutilizables, un carrito pequeño o una carreta para ayudar a transportar hasta 50 libras de comida. 🍎

📢 Reminder: Free Food Distribution Event on Sunday! 📢
Join us at Tzu Chi’s Mobile Food Pantry for free groceries and pantry foods!

🗓 Date: Sunday, October 27
🕘 Time: 9 AM - 11 AM (or until supplies last!)
📍 Location: San Andreas High School
🏫 3232 Pacific St, San Bernardino, CA 92346

Make sure to bring reusable bags, a small cart, or a wagon to help carry up to 50 pounds of food. Let’s come together and lend a hand to support our community! ❤️🍎