Paularino Panther News

Dear Paularino Families,

Happy Friday Panther families! Our teachers come back next week for professional development and training in preparation for the upcoming school year. We look forward to welcoming all students for the first day of school on Monday, August 21.

First Day of School: Our first day is August 21. School starts at 8:05am. Out front gates open at 7:35am and students will line up on the blacktop by a sign with their teachers name. Parents are welcome on the blacktop but once the school day starts parents will need to exit campus.

Aeries Data Confirmation: You will be receiving your student data confirmation in the mail with instructions to complete your online Aeries Parent Portal. Please follow the directions and complete the confirmation online. If you have any questions or need assistance, please call the office or come in and we can assist you.

After School Program: There have been some changes with our after school programs. See information below for our new program Think Together (to replace Project Kidz Connect). Think Together is a free after school program open to all Paularino students TK - 6th grade starting from dismissal until 6:00pm daily. Please see flyer below and click the image to register. A registration form will need to be completed for each student you wish to enroll. You can also access registration here. If you prefer, paper copies are available in the office.

Paularino PTA: The Paularino PTA has a great year of events and activities lined up to enrich our students education. Please consider becoming a PTA member. Your $15 donation will support assemblies, activities, supplies, field trips... and more! Becoming a PTA member does not mean volunteering, just a donation to support our school. Click this link to become a PTA member. https://jointotem.com/ca/costa-mesa/paularino-pta If you would like to volunteer - we have plenty of opportunities such as Grade Level Parent, Jog-A-Thon, Kona Ice, and more. You can email the Paularino PTA at paularinopantherspta@gmail.com for PTA questions and volunteer opportunities.

Meet and Greet: Parents and students are welcome to come to campus on Friday, August 18th from 11:00am - 12:00pm to meet the teacher. This is an opportunity for students to meet their new teacher before school starts.

I will be sending this newsletter every Friday afternoon via email and text. When completing your data confirmation please make sure your email and phone number are up to date for emergencies as well as school information.

I look forward to a wonderful year. Welcome back Panthers!

Sincerely,

Mrs. Schwartz

August 18, 2023: Meet & Greet 11:00am - 12:00pm

August 21, 2023: First Day of School

August 31, 2023: Back to School Night 5:30pm - 6:30pm

September 4, 2023: No School Labor Day

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

• 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.

• Free breakfast is served daily and available for all students.

• 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.

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.

• 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.

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) 424-4742 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.

Our Friday morning Flag Deck ceremony is a place for the whole school to gather, celebrate student accomplishments, hear school announcements, and build school spirit. If you would like to come to our Flag Deck celebration they are every Friday morning - weather permitting. Parents will wait outside the front office gate until 8:05 AM at the start of school. Once the bell rings parents are welcome to stand in the VIP section, Very Important Parents. At the conclusion of Flag Deck parents exit through the front gate. There are no requirements for masking, vaccination or negative tests when attending Flag Deck. As a parent observer we just ask you stay in the VIP section.

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.

Join the PTA! For just $15 you will help our Panthers experience extracurricular programs such as Scholastic News, Walk Through History, field trips, and more! There is no commitment to volunteer - just a small donation to our school to help enrich the education of our students.

Paularino PTA Membership

Attendance is taken each day. If your child will be absent, please call the attendance line at (714) 424-7950 Press 2 and leave a message with your name, your child's name, reason for absence, and a phone number.

Paularino Elementary

1060 Paularino Avenue

Costa Mesa, CA 92626

Phone: (714) 424-7950 Fax: (714) 424-4741

Attendance Line: (714) 424-7950 Press 2

http://paularino.nmusd.us

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