Patrice Griffith 4 WUSD

12/14/2024

The last 30 days have been busy! Filled with parades, handing out food baskets, WUSD Kwanzaa celebration, award ceremonies, started a new Black Stident Union club at Bridgeway Island (Westfield - you’re next!), collaborated with the newly formed River City Pacific Islander Club, attended many Scout events, for the tenth year in a row I kicked off a holiday gift giving program and participated in the West Sac Kids Give Back event! Whew! If you want to join me in any of these community opportunities, feel free to contact me!

12/02/2024

The election in West Sacramento has come to a close. I, alongside a team of amazing individuals and countless volunteers have worked so hard but I did not win.

I am grateful for all of those who chose to support me with their time, talent and treasure. I am proud of those who used their voice in a positive manner choosing to speak the truth versus the alternative. This election has taught me so much about our community. Above all, it has taught me that many of you want to educate yourselves on ways to support our children and those that work with them. I have decided to enhance my efforts in this area and aide those that want to help.

However, I have been enhancing these efforts throughout my campaign by meeting with parents/guardians to explain the intricacies of our educational system within WUSD. I have encouraged both guardians and students to use their voices by speaking at school board meetings. And they have! I started two additional Black Student Unions, one at Bridgeway Island and one at Westfield, with the hopes of adding more. I am working on a scholarship program with community members after someone heard that I took students to a college expo where 5 Seniors received over $250,000 in scholarships and were accepted to 11 colleges! And I am also proud to say that I was the bridge between WUSD and Sac State as all WUSD Seniors who meet A-G requirements and have a 2.5 GPA, now have guaranteed acceptance to Sac State!

When I read above, I know without a doubt that I did not lose because our children have won! And they were my why all along this journey. With our help, they will continue to win each year as we all work together to improve their future. I invite each of you to join me along this journey as we work to uplift our students. Can I count on you to join me in community work benefiting our youngest residents of West Sacramento?

With gratitude and service,

Patrice Griffith

11/14/2024

Our county isn’t done counting ballots yet but if you know me - win or lose (which I am down by 183 votes) - I am working regardless! That’s the difference. I’m all about doing the work and will always be about doing the work! Last week, while on a much needed break, I arranged for a special gift to all Seniors in WUSD! Guaranteed admission to Sac State as long as they meet two minimum qualifications! More info coming to students later this month!

This is only the beginning of an AMAZING partnership! Let the real FUN “work” begin!

11/05/2024

Today is the day! I encourage you all to vote! And I thank those in our commUNITY for your continuous support and kind words. I am so humbled to have your support. I look forward to serving in yet another capacity for our students, teachers, educators and commUNITY!

For those that would like to join me and many other commUNITY members this evening, please see the invite below. I hope to see you there!

10/23/2024

CommUNITY connections matter. A seat at the table matters. I pull up a chair to many tables. Why? Because it benefits so many other people in our commUNITY. Today, I pulled up a chair to the table at Yolo Food Bank. I made valuable input to something that affects a large percentage of our students. Food insecurity. And saw some familiar West Sac students in the material while there! Makes me proud not only to serve you on Yolo Food Bank’s board, but to see you serving others!

Cheers to the WUSD student who was celebrated for donating 500 hours of her time throughout the last several years! 💜💚🧡❤️

10/22/2024

It’s time & talent Tuesday!

I often talk about three gifts we have to give. Time, talent & treasure. Today I focus on time & talent.

I’m highlighting the Scouts of America today and the volunteer work Pack 49 has done throughout West Sac. 20+ parent volunteers run this group and plan everything from local overnight camps, commUNITY clean ups, parades, hikes, bike rides, boat regattas and pinewood derbies.

Thanks to inclusive efforts and visits to every school in West Sac, there are close to 100 Scouts in West Sac! A huge thanks to ALL who have volunteered and supported these boys and girls over the years! If your kinder - 5th grader is interested in Scouting, contact West Sacrament Pack 49 on FB! We would love to have you be a part of the Scout family!

I encourage all to give a little of your time and talent to one of West Sac’s non-profit groups! It is heart warming and life changing! Plus, it makes our commUNITY a better place!

10/20/2024

I have met some amazing people in my canvassing journey. The fabric of our commUNITY is woven with experiences from all of us. Our various ages, cultures and experiences play a vital role in our commUNITY and make it a very special place to live. There are so many beautiful people - inside and out - who call West Sac home. And I am proud to be supported by many of them! Thank you all for your conversation, your support and for those who have cast it - your vote!

10/16/2024

This week is filled with celebrations! Where would a school be without our administration? I don’t want to find out! Thank you to all of our phenomenal school administrators! This week we celebrate you!

10/16/2024

“Ms. Patrice’s dedication and passion come from a genuine desire to support and empower this community. How can we bring people together? I believe it is by having the right people in the right places of decision making and influence. The right person is Ms. Patrice. She has strengthened my purpose to continue the community schools work in WUSD and reminded me that I am not alone in this journey to support students and their families. I feel privileged and filled with gratitude to have met her. She is always asking how she can be of service, how she can collaborate and support your success. She takes action and follows through.” - Sana, WUSD Community Schools 

I never knew how much of an impactful difference my work made until Ms. Sana spoke these words in a crowded room filled with teary eyes. It is I who am privileged and overflowing with gratitude to have met Sana, and countless other teachers, counselors, cooks, aides, bus drivers, admin, coaches and more who play a vital role in the growth of students. Thanks to all who have allowed me to work alongside you in this journey. If granted the opportunity, I will work more than ever before to support each and every one of you!

10/14/2024

While canvassing last Saturday, I met a young man, 20 years old, who proudly told me he is Native American. He was inquisitive and talkative. He told me about his younger sibling and I asked if he was aware of WUSD’s Native Indian education program. He excitedly said yes, that he and his brother had attended the Native Indian summer programs.

We talked for awhile and he ended our conversation by thanking me for running. He said he is registered to vote because there are people that sacrificed their life for others to be able to vote. I share the same sentiment. I am proud to say this young man was made in WUSD! Happy Indigenous Peoples Day to him, his family and all of you!

To learn more about WUSD’s Native American education program, click below:

https://www.wusd.k12.ca.us/Departments/Educational-Services/Compliance--Accountability/Native-Education/index.html

10/14/2024

I was honored that my work with various schools in the district lead to WUSD including me in a Be the Change video last year. As you can see, I'm not just talking about change! For years I have been leading by example and actively working to BE the CHANGE!

This is the WUSD Be the Change: Stop Hate Speech Campaign Kick-Off video.