Dear Laurel Wood Community,

Thank you for those who were able to attend our Back to School Parent Meeting on August 8th. We had almost 100 parents and family members! What a great way to start our year building community together!

We are so appreciative of our amazing community, the trust you put in our staff to care for your children, and the joyful, safe space we are creating together. THANK YOU!!

Please remember to complete the agreement pages in the back of the Student and Parent Handbook and return them to school with your student. If you are interested, please complete the information section of the pamphlets that were handed out at the Parent Meeting, and are available in the front office of our school. We want as much parent involvement as possible this year!

We have many new resources for parents in 24/25, including this biweekly newsletter and a new school website.

Our first PTC (Parent Teacher Club) meeting will be held this Wednesday in the school Library, from 5-6 pm. Come and be part of our amazing team

I have linked the school lunch menu website below, as well as the parent engagement pamphlet.

Please reach out with any questions or concerns. I am here to support YOU!

Thank you for a great first week, and I look forward to many more!

All the best,

Maire McDermid, MA Ed.

Laurel Wood Principal

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Estimada comunidad de Laurel Wood,

Gracias por aquellos que pudieron asistir a la reunión de padres de regreso a clases el 8 de agosto. ¡Tuvimos casi 100 padres y familiares! ¡Qué gran manera de comenzar nuestro año construyendo comunidad juntos!

Apreciamos mucho nuestra increíble comunidad, la confianza que depositan en nuestro personal para cuidar a sus hijos y el espacio alegre y seguro que estamos creando juntos. ¡¡GRACIAS!!

Recuerde completar las páginas del acuerdo en la parte posterior del Manual para padres y estudiantes y devolverlas a la escuela con su estudiante. Si está interesado, complete la sección de información de los folletos que se entregaron en la reunión de padres y que están disponibles en la oficina principal de nuestra escuela.

¡Queremos la mayor participación posible de los padres este año!

Tenemos muchos recursos nuevos para padres las 24 horas del día, los 25 días de la semana, incluido este boletín quincenal y un nuevo sitio web de la escuela.

Nuestra primera reunión de PTC (Parent Teacher Club) se llevará a cabo este miercoles en la biblioteca de la escuela, de 5 a 6 pm. ¡Ven y sé parte de nuestro increíble equipo!

He vinculado el sitio web del menú del almuerzo escolar a continuación, así como el folleto de participación de los padres.

Comuníquese con cualquier pregunta o inquietud. ¡Estoy aquí para apoyarte!

¡Gracias por una excelente primera semana y espero muchas más!

Mis mejores deseos,

Maire McDermid, MA Ed.

Directora de Laurel Wod

• Laurel Wood School - We are creating a safe, joyful place for students to learn

• Energy and emotions are contagious - be mindful and stay positive

• Treat people how you would want to be treated

• Opportunities for parent involvement - take this opportunity to be part of your child’s education

• Volunteer at our school for events, or in your child’s classroom

• Please review district volunteer policy

• Make sure your child charges their chromebook every night

• Cell phone use is prohibited during the school day

Lunch menu - My School Menu.com

This year:

• Restorative Justice Partners, Peer Mediation, Respect Agreements

• Continue collaboration with Padres Unidos

• Check in biweekly on the Wave Community - next edition coming this weekend!

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• Escuela Laurel Wood: estamos creando un lugar seguro y alegre para que los estudiantes aprendan
• La energía y las emociones son contagiosas: sea consciente y mantenga una actitud positiva- Trata a las personas como te gustaría que te trataran a ti
• Oportunidades para la participación de los padres: aproveche esta oportunidad para ser parte de la educación de su hijo:
• Sea voluntario en nuestra escuela para eventos o en el salón de clases de su hijo.
• Por favor revise la política de voluntariado del distrito.
• Asegúrese de que su hijo cargue su Chromebook todas las noches
• Prohibido el uso del celular durante la jornada escolar

* Menú almuerzo - Mi Escuela Menu.com

Este año:

• Socios de justicia restaurativa, mediación entre pares, acuerdos de respeto
• Continuar la colaboración con Padres Unidos
• Regístrese quincenalmente en Wave Community: ¡la próxima edición llegará este fin de semana!

Attendance EVERY DAY is extremely important for your child's education. Please help us help them be successful in school and beyond!

School gates open at 8:05 AM, and instruction begins at 8:15 AM

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La asistencia CADA DÍA es extremadamente importante para la educación de su hijo. ¡Ayúdenos a ayudarlos a tener éxito en la escuela y más allá!

Las puertas de la escuela se abren a las 8:05 a. m. y la instrucción comienza a las 8:15 a. m.

Please see the previous edition of our community newsletter below.

Consulte la edición anterior de nuestro boletín comunitario a continuación.

Dear Parents, Students, and the Laurel Wood Community:

I am honored to serve as the incoming principal of Laurel Wood Elementary this year. I cannot express how thrilled I am to welcome back many familiar faces - and to welcome new ones into our community.

Ms. Bobbi Domingos joins our staff as our new Vice Principal, and we have several amazing educators joining our team in a variety of roles.

Here’s to new beginnings and creating community!

To our students: You are each amazingly unique, with incredible potential. This year, I encourage you to embrace challenges, be curious, and always strive to do your best. Remember that mistakes are a natural part of learning, and every step you take brings you closer to your goals. Your teachers and the entire staff are here to support you every step of the way, cheering you on as you explore new subjects, make new friends, and discover your passions.

To our parents: Thank you! You entrust us with the privilege of educating your children, the future’s most precious resource. Your support is invaluable. This year, let’s continue to work together to create a positive and engaging environment for our students.

Please don’t hesitate to reach out, whether you have questions, ideas, or simply want to become more involved in our school community. Your partnership makes a significant difference in our students’ success. We are actively searching for new parent members to join our School Site Council (SSC), English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC), and our Parent Teacher Club (PTC). We rely on parent involvement to achieve our shared goals and make decisions for the school’s funding, spending, and events.

Let’s foster a culture of kindness, respect, and collaboration in our school and beyond. Together, we can create an environment where our students feel inspired to learn, grow, and thrive.

Here's to a fantastic school year filled with new friendships, valuable lessons, and unforgettable memories.

Let’s make this year the best one yet!

With warmest regards,

Maire McDermid, MA Ed.

Principal

This school year we welcome new faces and new energy to our school.

I am thrilled to announce our incoming staff members. Each brings with them new possibilities and outstanding skills.

Please join me in welcoming:

Vice Principal, Ms. Bobbi Domingos

MTSS TOSA, Noah Jensen

School Psychologist, Guadalupe Espinoza

4th Grade Teacher, Miriam Mendez

5th Grade Teacher, Denise Ramirez

SDC K-2 Teacher, Lovina Robinson

SDC 5/6 Teacher, Angel Mejia

RSP Teacher, Gary Nelson

SLP (Speech Language Pathologist), Belle Galisa

SLP-A, Lizeth Manzo

Returning to Laurel Wood in a new role:

TK Teacher Guadalupe Garcia (moved from 1st Grade)

1st Grade Teacher, Joei Baganha

SDC 3/4 Teacher, Freddie Santos (moved from RSP)

🐬 A very warm welcome to our new DOLPHINS! 🐬

Bobbi Domingos brings many years of instructional leadership to her role as Vice Principal. She has held a variety of positions during her long tenure as an educator, each one strengthening her skill and dedication to providing quality education.

Ms. Domingos will join our Dolphin pod this year, supporting our students, staff, and families with care an expertise.

"I would like to extend my gratitude to the Salinas City Elementary community and to the Board for their incredibly warm welcome. I am grateful for this opportunity to work together to ensure success for all our students."

WELCOME, Ms. Domingos!