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![A newsletter header on a tablet faded with blue background and overlayed text that reads "District Update"]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788376970/santaclarausdorg/fcw88q8gzoanlktyfqlm/DistrictUpdateSeptember2026.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788376970/santaclarausdorg/fcw88q8gzoanlktyfqlm/DistrictUpdateSeptember2026.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788376970/santaclarausdorg/fcw88q8gzoanlktyfqlm/DistrictUpdateSeptember2026.png","width":600}])
![A four pointed start with district colors (light blue, orange, green and yellow points) representing the SCUSD north Star and text "Introducing North Star in action: Stories highlighting student learning and achievement across the district.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788364900/santaclarausdorg/rkmcafy9jkkys09qazbg/NorthStarforAnnouncement.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788364900/santaclarausdorg/rkmcafy9jkkys09qazbg/NorthStarforAnnouncement.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788364900/santaclarausdorg/rkmcafy9jkkys09qazbg/NorthStarforAnnouncement.png","width":600}])
![Don Callejon Robo Cubs pose in front of a purple banner for the International Open Championship Mexico 2023 FIRST LEGO League.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788286238/santaclarausdorg/o76aduibqqpstedu5cql/DCADSRoboCubs.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788286238/santaclarausdorg/o76aduibqqpstedu5cql/DCADSRoboCubs.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788286238/santaclarausdorg/o76aduibqqpstedu5cql/DCADSRoboCubs.png","width":600}])
![Mayne Elementary students taking golf lessons and fixing damage to the green at Santa Teresa Golf Club]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788285124/santaclarausdorg/rs06wx0cgy2ft48xlkp5/MayneGolf.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788285124/santaclarausdorg/rs06wx0cgy2ft48xlkp5/MayneGolf.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788285124/santaclarausdorg/rs06wx0cgy2ft48xlkp5/MayneGolf.png","width":600}])
![collage of laurelwood ribbon cutting ceremony with families, SCUSD leadership, students, and staff on stage and in the aurdience]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788283242/santaclarausdorg/luymlgfaxeznvtj64dd8/LaurelwoodRibbonCutting.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788283242/santaclarausdorg/luymlgfaxeznvtj64dd8/LaurelwoodRibbonCutting.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788283242/santaclarausdorg/luymlgfaxeznvtj64dd8/LaurelwoodRibbonCutting.png","width":600}])
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Welcome to our Spotlight section where we will showcase school and district programs and initiatives.
![Student Learning and Achievement]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1788380716/santaclarausdorg/zjmvgvek3tl5v4kmfjwc/SocialPosts26-279.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1788380716/santaclarausdorg/zjmvgvek3tl5v4kmfjwc/SocialPosts26-279.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1788380716/santaclarausdorg/zjmvgvek3tl5v4kmfjwc/SocialPosts26-279.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1788380716/santaclarausdorg/zjmvgvek3tl5v4kmfjwc/SocialPosts26-279.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1788380716/santaclarausdorg/zjmvgvek3tl5v4kmfjwc/SocialPosts26-279.png","width":1500}])
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![The Bridge Podcast]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1765928337/santaclarausdorg/kwotxqrxddx2hlitios8/TheBridge.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1765928337/santaclarausdorg/kwotxqrxddx2hlitios8/TheBridge.png","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1765928337/santaclarausdorg/kwotxqrxddx2hlitios8/TheBridge.png","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1765928337/santaclarausdorg/kwotxqrxddx2hlitios8/TheBridge.png","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1765928337/santaclarausdorg/kwotxqrxddx2hlitios8/TheBridge.png","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1765928337/santaclarausdorg/kwotxqrxddx2hlitios8/TheBridge.png","width":2200}])
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about The Bridge Podcast
![Mr. Orozco is a STEAM Teacher of the Year]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1696632183/santaclarausdorg/kyoqv6howcvavkmqnzcp/RAFT_Event165of219-scaled.jpg","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_2/v1696632183/santaclarausdorg/kyoqv6howcvavkmqnzcp/RAFT_Event165of219-scaled.jpg","width":512},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_3/v1696632183/santaclarausdorg/kyoqv6howcvavkmqnzcp/RAFT_Event165of219-scaled.jpg","width":800},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_4/v1696632183/santaclarausdorg/kyoqv6howcvavkmqnzcp/RAFT_Event165of219-scaled.jpg","width":1200},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_5/v1696632183/santaclarausdorg/kyoqv6howcvavkmqnzcp/RAFT_Event165of219-scaled.jpg","width":1600},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_6/v1696632183/santaclarausdorg/kyoqv6howcvavkmqnzcp/RAFT_Event165of219-scaled.jpg","width":2200}])
Montague is so proud to have Mr. Orozco honored as a STEAM Teacher of the Year by RAFT! Mr. Orozco goes above and beyond to make sure students become critical thinkers in science!
![Ripe red tomatoes hang from a vine supported by a metal cage, with a blurred garden in the background.]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1695425774/santaclarausdorg/aaqyitrejhhjrpbjnoil/SpotlightGarden.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1695425774/santaclarausdorg/aaqyitrejhhjrpbjnoil/SpotlightGarden.png","width":425}])
Thanks to our helpful students and our dedicated teachers, our garden is flourishing this year! Can't wait to see what else we can grow here!
![GLEAM stands for Gardening, Leadership, Engineering, Art, Math (+Cooking)!]([{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto,t_image_size_1/v1692655028/santaclarausdorg/lircg5ycm6lc0mghhqvh/GLEAM.png","width":256},{"url":"https://resources.finalsite.net/images/f_auto,q_auto/v1692655028/santaclarausdorg/lircg5ycm6lc0mghhqvh/GLEAM.png","width":475}])
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about GLEAM Stands for Gardening, Leadership, Engineering, Art, Math (+Cooking)!