General Announcement: Information and links from the PTSA

Dear Ruth Asawa families and community,

As you likely already know, per SFUSD’s website and Dr. Su’s email from 5:41pm [if you didn’t receive that email, please read to the end!], schools will be closed Monday, February 9,  and likely through the duration of the strike until a settlement is reached. At this time we do not know all the locations of resources for families in need of support, but please refer to the section of the Friday Newsletter concerning food resources and continue to check back to SFUSD’s Information and Resources for Families page. 

The PTSA Board has also created this site as a resource. It links to the Friday Newsletter’s food resource database as well as other crowdsourced links for students and families, and will be kept updated as much as possible. Scroll down to review official PTA rules of communications during labor stoppages. 

Clubs will not be allowed to use campus during the strike. According to recent news, administrators and custodians have voted to strike in sympathy with UESF.

Per Dr. Su’s recent email, CCSF courses will continue next week while schools are closed. Students are encouraged to attend these courses. For courses that normally meet in an SFUSD building, nearby alternate locations are being provided by CCSF.

To stay up to date on other school news, make sure you are receiving district communications via ParentVUE and SFUSD official email. Log on to portal.sfusd.edu to update your settings if you have not been receiving email communications from Superintendent Su.

Please reach out to the PTSA If you need help navigating these resources or are experiencing hardship, you can always contact the PTA board confidentially and we will do our best to connect you with support.

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We are living in an unprecedented time—one marked by challenge, uncertainty, and also by moments of possibility. As our district navigates complex conversations that may affect the school year, we remain mindful of the many perspectives and experiences within our community.

At Ruth Asawa School of the Arts, we are a steadfast group of parents, students, and educators united by creativity, learning, and friendship. During times of uncertainty, compassion and mutual respect are essential. We recognize the care, effort, and emotional investment that educators, students, and families bring to this community, and we remain committed to supporting one another with understanding and patience.

Your passion for the arts and your dedication to nurturing students’ dreams is deeply appreciated. When young people feel supported—academically, creatively, and emotionally—they grow into the actors, musicians, designers, scientists, and problem-solvers who shape the future. That belief in them matters, and the strength of our community continues to provide a steady foundation.

With appreciation,

Mary Wilson

President, Ruth Asawa School of the Arts PTSA