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Weekly Community Newsletter - September 12, 2025

Posted Date: 9/12/25 (2:00 PM)
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Weekly Community Newsletter

September 12, 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!

Questions, comments, or concerns? Please feel free to leave a comment below and we will get back to you within working hours. All comments are private and can only be seen by the Communications Specialist.

District News & Announcements

A graphic states a fact about kindergarten attendance and achievement, with a smiling girl in the foreground.

September is Attendance Awareness Month!

Missing just 2 days a month (chronic absenteeism) in kindergarten is linked to lower achievement in fifth-grade reading and math.
 

School Site News

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 – everyone is welcome to attend!

Date: Wednesday, September 17, 2025 
Time: 11:30 am – 1:30 pm 
Location: Amador Adult Education Campus
525 Independence Dr. Jackson, CA 95642 
Poster for a community event at Amador Adult Ed, with a colorful background and silhouettes of people.
 

News From the Community

Informational poster about healthy eating for children, with food suggestions and health tips.

Well Fed = Less Lead

When children eat healthy foods, their bodies absorb less lead.

See the attached information from Amador County Public Health for more information about how healthy meals and snacks can reduce your child's risk of lead poisoning!

Early Childhood Family Listening Session

You are invited to attend upcoming community events hosted by Amador County Behavioral Health and Amador County Public Health to inform community planning efforts. Spanish translation will be available at both events. Snacks and refreshments will be provided.


When: Tuesday, September 23, 2025 | 6:00 – 7:00 PM
Where: ATCAA, 10590 Hwy 88, Jackson, CA 95642
Poster for an early childhood family listening session, featuring a parent holding a child.

Childhood Cancer Awareness - Amador's Heart of Gold 💛

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 Alex’s Lemonade Stand Foundation to raise funds for vital childhood cancer research.
📅 Every Sunday in September
🕛 11:30 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 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.
Flyer promoting childhood cancer awareness with shirt details and contact information.
A flyer announces a Lemonade Stand Fundraiser to support childhood cancer research.
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

Visit the Community Bulletin page for more information about these events!
 

School Board Updates

The next regular School Board meeting will take place on Wednesday September 17, 2025, at the Amador County Administration Center located at 810 Court St. Jackson, CA 95642. Open Session begins at 6:30 p.m.
 

Upcoming Events

  • 9/17/2025 - School Board Meeting