From the Desk of the SUPERINTENDENT

Dear SUSD Families,

Parents are our greatest partners. The strongest schools and positive outcomes are tied to parent support for the teaching and learning that happens in our classrooms.

Our parents wear many hats. They are their child’s first teacher, and as that child grows, so does students’ opportunity to learn in an educational environment led by our caring and certified teachers (many of whom are SUSD parents themselves!). Our parents often visit and volunteer. They support their students, the classroom and the larger community, giving freely of their time and talent. They often chaperone, fundraise, and, sometimes, even run for school board. SUSD parents share a common commitment to our students and their success.

In this edition of Showcase magazine, we are excited to highlight some of these stories of parents even former parents and the powerful partnerships they forged.

Did you know SUSD has nearly 2,000 parent volunteers? And they are just a few of the parents dedicated to making a difference. We thank each and every one of you who support our students and staff. It is clear we are #SUSDProud and unified in our support of all students and their success.

Please visit www.susd.org/Volunteer to learn more about volunteering and www.susd.org/Partnerships to learn about ways to officially engage your business with SUSD.

Enjoy!

On the Cover: Mark Phillips discusses rocket propulsion and the best way to build a rocket, pack the parachute and protect the cargo with Nick Strangler, Violet Doody and Eugene Cho.

(Photography by Victor Bobbett)

Scott A. Menzel, Ph.D. Superintendent

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