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About Us
About Us
Folleto español, Flyer kreyòl ayisyen, tờ rơi tiếng việt, نشرة عربية, داری فلایر, 中國國語傳單
پښتو الوتونکی, Русский флаер, Український флаєр
SDUSD's Newcomer Welcome Centers are spaces where students and families who recently immigrated to the U.S can learn about the district's resources, programs, and opportunities while sharing their unique backgrounds, cultures, and aspirations. We are located at Hoover High, San Diego High, Mira Mesa High, Lincoln High, and Crawford High and are also available to travel to different schools across the district to support families. Please contact us at welcome@sandi.net or 619-366-5770 with any questions.
Our services are specifically designed to assist immigrant and refugee families as they adjust to life in the U.S. We offer a range of support, including:
Essential Supplies: School supplies, hygiene kits, shoes, and bus passes
Educational Guidance: Orientation to U.S. education, academic counseling, ESL classes for parents, and mental health resources
Technology Access: Hotspots for internet connectivity, navigating online platforms for school
Community Connections: Referrals to organizations providing housing, jobs, healthcare, legal advice, and food assistance
Language Support: Translation and interpretation services are available to ensure effective communication
Meet the Team
Meet the Team
Karrie Schoettler
Karrie Schoettler
Instructional Coordinator
Juan Carlos Nieblas
Juan Carlos Nieblas
Counselor
Spanish
Melissa Dorador
Melissa Dorador
Resource Teacher
Spanish
Alyanna Cardozo
Alyanna Cardozo
Resource Teacher
Spanish
Katherine Aud
Katherine Aud
Resource Teacher
Spanish
Pierre St. Aude
Pierre St. Aude
Family Service Assistant
French and Haitian Creole
Ahmad Salem
Ahmad Salem
Family Service Assistant
Dari
Ella Popenko
Ella Popenko
Family Service Assistant
Russian and Ukrainian
Employment Opportunities
Employment Opportunities
Gaylord Hotels (Gaylord Pacific in San Diego) is hosting 5 job fairs during March at Southwestern College’s library. Opening in Spring 2025 in Chula Vista, the Gaylord Pacific will be hiring hundreds of workers.
Dates: March 7th, 8th, 14th, 15th, 16th
Time: 10 am – 6 pm
Where: Southwestern College - Library
900 Otay Lakes Rd, Chula Vista, CA 91910
☀️ Summer School Information and Enrollment
☀️ Summer School Information and Enrollment
To learn more about summer school dates, location, and how to enroll, visit the Frequently Asked Questions website (click here).
Priority enrollment has already closed, but if your child is an English learner, you may still be able to apply.
Contact the ELO Office for support:
Phone: 858-503-1870
Email: elo@sandi.net
Free English Classes with Free Childcare Included
Free English Classes with Free Childcare Included
ELS Classes are offered in the morning or evening. Times and days vary by school. Click on each school name to find out details. Classes are offered at:
Buy Nothing App
Available on Google Play or Apple App StoreBuy Nothing App
BuyNothing app offers people a way to give and receive, share, lend, and express gratitude through a worldwide gift economy network. Download the app to find items or share items free of cost within your community. People often post free furniture, clothing, baby items etc. on the app,
Feeding San Diego
Feeding San Diego
Feeding San Diego offers food assistance at sites throughout San Diego County. The Feeding San Diego site has a map that allows you to search for free food distributions near you by entering your zip code.
Find a Free Food Distribution Near You by vising this website: https://feedingsandiego.org/find-food/
Know Your Rights as Immigrants
Know Your Rights as Immigrants
These videos are part of a series created by the ACLU to inform immigrant communities of what to do when interacting with Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) in different settings. The videos can be watched in different languages (Spanish, French, Mandarin, Creole, Russian, and Urdu) by clicking on the blue button below.
When Interacting with ICE in the community
When ICE is Outside Our Doors
When ICE is Inside Your Home
If You Are Arrested by ICE
Deportation Defense- Rapid Response Hotline
Deportation Defense- Rapid Response Hotline
619-536-0823
People who see immigration officers knocking at their doors — or their neighbors' — in San Diego County can now call a new 24-hour hotline for support. Calling the hotline probably won't stop an arrest that's already in progress, but it might help stop a deportation.
Reload your Adult Pronto Pass
Reload your Adult Pronto Pass
If you received an adult bus pass from the Newcomer Welcome Center in the past and would like to have it reloaded, please click on the button below to complete the reload request form during the last week of the month.
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