Paularino Panther News
December 8, 2023
Principal's Message
Dear Paularino Families,
Today we celebrated our character award winners for Responsibility. Congratulations to our award winners. Next month we will be focusing on the character trait of Fairness.
We have our upcoming music performances. Please see schedule below to see your student perform. Mrs. Rivera has created a wonderful music program to showcase the hard work of our students during their music class time.
Please note our last day of school before winter break is Friday December 22 and all students dismiss at 12:20 PM. We will be having lunch before dismissal for all classes.
Winter Break is December 25 - January 5, 2024. School resumes Monday January 8, 2024.
Have a great weekend!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Schwartz
Upcoming Dates
December 11 - 15, 2023: Scholastic Book Fair
December 14, 2023: 4th - 6th Grade Holiday Music Program 8:15 AM - MPR
December 15, 2023: 1st - 3rd Grade Holiday Music Program with the Paularino Band 8:15 AM - MPR
December 21, 2023: TK and Kindergarten Holiday Music Program 8:15 AM - MPR
December 22, 2023: Spirit Day - Ugly Sweater Day
December 22, 2023: Early Dismissal 12:20 PM
December 25, 2023 - January 5, 2024: Winter Break
January 8, 2024: School Resumes
Weekly Spirit Days
*Mondays: College t-shirts - Panthers are college bound!
*Thursdays: Kindness t-shirts (Let's be Kind or any kindness or positive message shirts)
*Fridays: Paularino Blue or Paularino spirit wear
Paularino Title 1 Site Needs Assessment
Please complete the following site Title 1 needs assessment before December 14, 2023. Your feedback will help us create better programs and supports for our students, families, and community. Thank you!
Counselor Corner
Hey Panthers! This month, our theme is Responsibility. Being responsible means…
- Doing what you are supposed to do. Make sure to always do your best.
- Persevere when you need help; keep on trying no matter what.
- Be self-disciplined when you need to.
- Think before you act and consider the consequences.
- Be accountable and responsible for your words, actions, and attitudes.
Practice being responsible all month, Panthers!
New Front Door Buzzer
You may have noticed our Paularino office front door has a new buzzer. This system is being implemented at every elementary school in the district. It functions like a home Ring system with a small video camera and buzzer. When trying to access the front office please press the button to the left of the front door and the office will let you in. This is a security feature to keep our school safe from outside intruders. We appreciate your patience as we all get familiar with the new system.
PTA Website
The Paularino PTA has a brand new website!! Check it out for all things PTA related.
After School Enrichment - Dance and DJ Classes
Think Together After School Program
NMUSD Preschool Programs
Parent Technology Accounts
If parents of our Panthers are set up correctly in Aeries, you will automatically have accounts in both Schoology and GoGuardian. Each of these programs allows for different functions for our parents to be connected to their child's learning.
Schoology: Parents can access TK-12 class information and 7-12 courses & grades.
GoGuardian: Parents can control NMUSD Chromebooks during non-school hours (ex. Filter, pause internet, view activity).
Please see the images below for start up support.
Emergency Response - Standard Response Protocol
Safety is always top of mind at Paularino Elementary and throughout NMUSD. While we have plans and processes in place to mitigate and manage emergency situations, please know that school safety is not something we can do alone. The partnership and support that we have with our local law enforcement and our school community is critical.
In the event that we were to have an emergency evacuation, parents would pick up their students in the back of campus at our Coolidge Avenue gates. Please make a mental note of this so we can have smooth release of students in the event of an emergency.
Safety Reminders
When dropping off or picking up your student please use the sidewalk for the safety of all students, staff, and parents.
When in the car line please remain in your car. This will help the car line to move faster with children getting in and out on their own. A staff member will be there to assist if needed. Please use kindness and patience when waiting for your student.
If walking across Paularino Ave please wait for the crossing guard to assist in the crosswalk. This is for the safety of all walkers and cars.
Thank you for your cooperation to keep all students, staff, and families safe.
Flag Deck Protocols
Nutrition Menus
Breakfast and lunch is served free for all students for the 2023-2024 school year. Menus for breakfast and lunch can now be accessed on the district website. Please see the following link for menu options. Nutrition Services
Daily Schedule
Grades TK-6 Daily Schedule:
7:35 AM - Gates Open
8:05 AM - School Starts
2:20 PM Dismissal Monday through Friday
Masks are optional for all. Good hand hygiene (sanitizer/washing) will be practiced daily.
Arrival procedures
Gates open at 7:35 AM. Supervision is available at 7:35 AM once students are on campus.
Please park and walk your child to the front gates or pull through the Paularino parking lot at the front of the school.
Bus riders and walkers will use the side gate on Coolidge.
All parents/guardians will remain in their cars while students unload and walk through the gates.
Please use the sidewalk for safety of students, do not walk through the parking lot for arrival or dismissal.
Students who arrive after 8:05 am will be marked tardy.
Due to safety protocols, parents are not allowed through the gates except for special events or Flag Deck.
Breakfast
Free breakfast is served daily and available for all students.
Recess
Supervision is provided to support and reinforce recess and lunch expectations.
Lunch
Free school lunch is available for all students. If your child does not want a school lunch, please pack them a lunch. Food menus are available on the district website.
If you would like to send your student with a snack or lunch, please label their lunch bag and water bottle.
Families who drop off lunch during the day, please bring your child's lunch to the front office labeled with their name, teacher, and grade. We will have sticky notes available. The lunch will then be placed on a cart outside our front office for students to get on their way to the lunch tables. We are trying to preserve the learning atmosphere of the classroom with as few interruptions as possible.
Supervision is provided to support and reinforce recess and lunch expectations.
Dismissal
Monday through Friday dismissal is 2:20 PM.
Students are released outside the front gates, primary in front of the MPR and upper by the marquee. Bus riders and walkers will use the side gate on Coolidge.
All parents remain in their cars.
Please use the sidewalk for safety of students, do not walk through the parking lot for arrival or dismissal.
Attendance
If your child is feeling ill or has symptoms such as cough, stomachache, fever or chills please keep them home and consult your physician.
If your child will be absent, please call the attendance line at (714) 424-7950 and Press 2 and leave a message with your name, your child's name, reason for absence, and a phone number.
Dress code
Please send your student to school with appropriate clothes and shoes for the school day. Per our dress code, flip flops are not permitted on campus and are a safety concern when students play at recess and lunch.
During warmer weather please make sure your child is wearing school appropriate clothing.
Please send your student with a reusable water bottle (no glass). We have bottle filling stations around campus.
Cell Phones and Smart Watches:
- Cell phones and smart watches are not to be used on campus. Students can keep them in their backpack during the day or give them to their teacher for safe keeping. If a student is found using a cell phone during school it will be taken to the office and a parent or guardian will need to pick it up.
Birthdays and Celebrations:
- Please do not distribute birthday party invitations at school.
- If you would like to celebrate your child's birthday during the school day you can send a healthy snack such as apple sauce, fruit, sugar free popsicles, fruit snacks, fruit roll ups, Go-Gurt, and individually wrapped crackers. Items not allowed: cupcakes, cakes, lunch replacements (pizza) and treat bags. Thank you for understanding.
Thank you for your continued support.
Attendance
Each time a child is absent from school for a doctors appointment, please bring a doctors note to excuse the absence. If your child has been sick and seen by a doctor, please bring the doctor's note to the office to excuse the absence.
Paularino Elementary
1060 Paularino Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 424-7950 Fax: (714) 424-4741
Attendance Line: (714) 424-7950 Press 2
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