September 25, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Distance Learning Survey for Parents, Teachers, and Secondary Students
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September 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Importance of Attendance

Dear parents and guardians,

While September is Attendance Awareness Month, our district’s pledge is to create a culture of attending school every day of every month, including while in distance learning. We know that achievement and student success are inextricably linked to attendance. The leadership and staff at SMMUSD are dedicated to ongoing communication, support and encouragement around the importance of attendance.

The most important thing we can do for our children to be successful in life is to ensure they are ready for learning, on time, every day. Here’s why:

• In the elementary years, children who miss school are more likely to struggle academically and in later years, to dropout entirely
• In the secondary years, attendance is the No. 1 predictor of dropout and graduation rates
• Attendance is a top indicator of being on track for graduation and for college and career readiness
• Nearly 67% of course failures were attributed to absenteeism

Every year, thanks to our innovative partnerships, we are seeing continuous attendance improvements. With you and your family on our team, we are recovering valuable learning time for our students.

Thank you for your dedication all year long—together we are making a difference!

Sincerely, Dr. Ben Drati Superintendent

Link: Build the Habit of Good Attendance information

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September 22, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Reopening Update
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September 11, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Cancellation of survey sent out on Sept. 10, 2020
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August 28, 2020
Superintendent's Message: First week of distance learning completed
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August 12, 2020
Superintendent's Message: Tentative Agreement Regarding Reopening of Schools and Distance Learning
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August 5, 2020
Superintendent's Message: Possible School Start Date Change to Aug. 24th
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July 23, 2020
Superintendent's Message: Commitment to Anti-Racism
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July 17, 2020
SMMUSD School Board Approves Distance Learning to Start the 2020-21 School Year
La junta escolar de SMMUSD aprobó el aprendizaje a distancia para iniciar el año escolar 2020-21

July 14, 2020
Superintendent's Message: SMMUSD to reopen to full distance learning model this fall
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June 24, 2020
Superintendent's Message: Three Options for School Reopening and Town Hall Meetings
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June 11, 2020
Superintendent's Message:
Superintendent’s Message: School Opening Process for Fall
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May 31, 2020
Superintendent's Message:
Superintendent’s Message: Student Support Services and Resources
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May 26, 2020
Superintendent's Message:
Superintendent’s Message: Planning for Fall 2020
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May 21, 2020
Superintendent's Message:
Superintendent's Message to the Class of 2020
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May 17, 2020
Superintendent's Message:
Superintendent's Message: Summer School and Looking Toward Fall
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May 8, 2020
Superintendent’s Message:
Grading for Spring 2020
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May 1, 2020
Superintendent Dr. Ben Drati video message #1

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Superintendent video message - transcript
Mensaje de video del Superintendente - transcripción

April 21, 2020
Superintendent’s Message:
Superintendent’s Message: Welcome Back  and Expressing Appreciation for our Classified Staff
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April 3, 2020
Superintendent’s Message:
Superintendent’s Pre-Spring Break Update
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April 1, 2020
Superintendent’s Message:
Distance Learning Planned for the Balance of School Year
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March 26, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Distance Learning, and School Closures
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March 20, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: Layoffs, Project-Based Learning, and FAQ
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March 16, 2020
Superintendent’s Message: School Closures - Meals for Students
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January 30, 2020
New Budget Advisory Committee
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November 22, 2019
SMMUSD Budget: Challenges and Opportunities Ahead
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November 14, 2019
Tragic School Shooting in Santa Clarita
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November 2019
New Visitor Management System
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September 2019
Importance of Attendance
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August 19, 2019
Pupil Fees Settlement Update
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June 17, 2019
School Visitor Management System Coming Fall 2019
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May 22, 2019
Proposing The Barack and Michelle Obama Center for Inquiry and Exploration
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December 18, 2018
Information & FAQs: Malibu Schools Interior & Exterior
Air Testing and Health Protective Measures
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12/11/18
Malibu testing results are clear
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12/03/18
Measure M Passed - What’s Next?
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11/7/18
Thank you for Bond support
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09/18
Importance of Attendance
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08/31/18
School Safety and Security
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06/28/18
Change in Fundraising
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05/23/18
Campus Safety
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04/20/18
Call to Action Walk-Out
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03/14/18
Nationwide Walk-Out Activities
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02/20/18
Reporting Campus Concerns
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01/01/17
Welcome Message
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