SFUSD Student Support Services Department - "Healthy Kids, Healthy San Francisco"

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•Professional Development

Community Based Organizations - Register Your Program
The registration form will be open for organizations interested in working with SFUSD schools, students, families, and staff. You must Register, Complete and submit your Memorandum Of Understanding (MOU) and Site Agreements for Board approval to become an SFUSD partner. Learn more and register now...
posted 6/11/09
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Affinity Grant Program
(pdf) Apply for grants up to $500 for low-income students to participate in enrichment programs.
posted 5/19/09
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Medication Retrieval From Schools (pdf) Read about the process of returning all student medication by end of the school year
posted 5/19/09
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"Pick Me!" Fruit and Veggie Artwork is Riding the Public Buses
The PICK ME! Poster contest winners are in for school year 2008-2009 and the winners are riding the bus! Learn about the contest and celebrations; view the winning artwork. Now also includes "PICK ME! Gets Press" - view press articles.
updated 4/21/09
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LGBTQ Website Now Online
The lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender and questioning (LGBTQ) website is now online. The San Francisco Unified School District supports educators with tools and resources to address LGTBQ topics in a school setting. Visit Support Services for LGBTQ Youth.
posted 3/30/09
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WADs Now Online
Visit the new Weekly Administrative Directives (WAD) section of our website for all the latest updates on activities and policies.
posted 2/09/09
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Community Based Organization Databank
Search 400 CBOs interested in working with students and families in our school district.
posted 2/04/09
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Job Openings
Our Department has employment opportunities for the following positions: Nurse-School District
See brochure (pdf)
posted 2/01/09
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More "What's New"....

Featured Programs

Support Services
for LGBTQ Youth

Nutrition Education
Project

ExCEL After School Programs

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National Professional Development

Featured Policies

June / July

Immunizations and
Dental Assessment

Health Examination, immunization, and tuberculosis assessment requirements for initial school district enrollment: (District #5142)
Complies with State requirements for public school entry. Also included are mandates and information on scoliosis, hearing and vision screenings. New legislation (1999) adds Hepatitis B immunization, and MMR#2 as a requirement for entry into 7th grade.

Contact Information

San Francisco
Unified School District

Student Support Services Department
Prevention, Education, Intervention Programs

1515 Quintara Street
San Francisco, CA 94116
PH: (415) 242-2615
FAX: (415) 242-2618

info@healthiersf.org
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More AIDS information

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THIS MONTHS' HEALTH THEMES - MAY/JUNE 2009

Health Awareness Month | Asset Building | Harvest of the Month

Health Awareness Month
Summer Safety and Activities

This month’s Student Support Services Department campaign focuses on preparing for a healthy and fun summer break. Summer fun means staying safe, active and healthy. Families will be provided information on a variety of local summer programs. Teachers will receive information on how students can stay safe and healthy during the summer months.

Youth Development Activities to Implement Health Awareness:

Summer Resource List (pdf)
DCYF Events
Refer to the Resource Page of Health Awareness Weekly Administrative Directives (WAD) for additional curriculum and specific lessons for Health Awareness months.

Learn more....

Asset Building Focus
Support

• Other Adult Relationships
• Caring School Climate
• Parent Involvement in Schooling

In your parent/guardian newsletter capture student successes, school highlights and inform families of end of the year events. Share Summer Resource List with students and families to provide links to summer programs and resources. End the year on a positive note by encouraging Asset Building Strategies so youth feel supported in the transition from school to the summer months.

Learn more....

Harvest of the Month - July
Melons

Add a colorful variety of melons to meals to help maintain good vision and strengthen the immune system.

Go to Harvest of the Month...