Good evening Borchardt families,

We’re entering testing season, and your support makes a big difference! Please help set students up for success by ensuring they get a good night’s sleep, eat breakfast, and arrive at school with their Chromebooks fully charged.

Also, don’t forget to join us this Friday for our Spring Movie Night—we can’t wait to see our Borchardt families together for a fun evening!

As always, please take a moment to read through this newsletter carefully each week. It’s our main way to share important updates and upcoming events with you.

Warmly,
Bri Carroll
Principal

Friendly reminder that Tuesday, April 9 is a minimum day! Please make sure to pick up your student(s) on time.

Dismissal Times:

• TK: 11:40 AM

• Kinder: 12:05 PM

• 1st–3rd: 12:20 PM

• 4th–6th: 12:25 PM

Thank you for planning ahead and ensuring timely pick-up!

Game ON, Borchardt Bears! Show your team spirit by wearing your favorite jersey or team gear this Friday, April 11. Let’s fill the campus with team pride! 🎉

Borchardt is hosting a Fun Run on Friday, May 2nd! Funds raised will help support Science Camp for current and future students, Super Recess attendance celebrations, and additional campus events to celebrate student success and strengthen school culture.

Information on how to fundraise will be sent home with students this week.

We need volunteers to help make this event a success! If you're interested, please contact Borchardt PTO at borchardtpto@gmail.com or call 209-565-2739.

🐻 Let’s go, Borchardt Bears! 🐻

Join us for a fun-filled evening at Borchardt's Spring Movie Night on Friday, April 11, featuring Zootopia!

🍿 Food trucks arrive at 5:15 PM
🎥 Movie starts at 6:00 PM
🎟️ Tickets are $3 each – Available for pre-purchase at the office the week of the event. Limited to 200 tickets.

Concessions will be available, and all proceeds go directly to support Borchardt. Want to volunteer and attend for free? Email borchardtpto@gmail.com.

Children must be accompanied by an adult. Don’t forget to bring a blanket or low chair for comfy seating!

Lodi USD invites you to share your thoughts on the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)! Your input is essential in shaping our priorities and ensuring our students receive the support they need.

Please take a moment to participate in our Thought Exchange by clicking the link below:

🔗 https://tejoin.com/scroll/308859188

Your feedback will help guide the development of our LCAP moving forward. Thank you for being a valued part of our community!

We’re continuing to focus on strong attendance at Borchardt! Each month, we celebrate the class in each grade level with the best attendance—and in May, we’ll be recognizing our April winners with a SUPER Recess during the first week of the month!

At the end of May, we’ll also be celebrating all students with perfect attendance for the entire year. These students will receive a special prize and get to participate in our beloved Borchardt tradition—the Running of the Bears!

Let’s keep the momentum going—being at school every day and on time makes a big difference!

Looking for something fun and educational for the whole family? The Lodi Public Library offers a variety of activities, from toddler and preschool story time to homework help, art clubs, teen crafting, movie nights, and even writing workshops!

Attached is their monthly calendar—take a look, There’s something for everyone, so be sure to check out their events.

We’re excited to offer on-site fingerprinting at Borchardt on Friday, April 18! We understand that families may want to volunteer at school events but may be unable to cover the fingerprinting cost. If you’re interested in receiving fingerprinting at no cost based on financial need, please contact the front office to reserve a time slot. Availability will be prioritized based on need.

State testing for 3rd-6th grade students begins the week of April 14. To help them do their best, please ensure they are attending school regularly, getting a good night’s rest, and starting the day with a healthy breakfast.

Our students and teachers have been working hard to prepare, and we appreciate your support in setting them up for success!

Families, it's time to order your yearbook! Secure a copy now to ensure your student receives it in time for signing on the last day of school. Orders placed after May 1st will be shipped home and won’t arrive in time for signing. There is no official due date, but ordering early is the safest way to guarantee your yearbook arrives on time!

Did you miss last year’s yearbook? Good news—it's still available to order! Don't miss out on these special memories.

Order using link here.

Support our Borchardt Clothes Closet by grabbing a meal at Subway! Every Wednesday from now until the end of the school year, Subway (inside Walmart at 1601 S. Lower Sacramento Rd) will donate 20% of all sales to our school. Just bring in the flyer—hardcopy or digital—and enjoy a meal while giving back to our students! Thank you for your support! 🍽️💙

All Lodi USD students can enjoy a FREE nutritious breakfast and lunch every school day. That means no fees or meal applications required! Plus, the district-wide afterschool meals program is also no-cost.

UNIVERSAL FREE MEALS ensure that ALL CHILDREN get the nutrition they need to learn, grow, and succeed!

Parents: We're sending a gentle reminder that we are not able to accommodate checking out students within 10 minutes of the end of the school day. Please be patient with our teachers and office staff as the children are dismissed.

Please call the office at (209) 331-8212 to report your students' absence for each day they are out.