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Hello Marblehead Families,

Welcome to the 2024-2025 school year! We are getting ready to splash into a super year. School begins on Tuesday, August 20th. There is a modified schedule, so look below for the start and end times of each grade level.

This school year, we are going to focus on "Aloha Spirit." Aloha means so much more than hello and goodbye, it embodies the feelings of love, happiness, friendship, kindness, patience, and endurance. For those of you who have been at Marblehead for many years, I believe you would agree that Marblehead is a place where the Aloha Spirit lives each and every day. It is my goal that each child loves to come to school, feels the love when they are at school, and has Aloha in their heart.

Please read this newsletter all the way to the end. It is so important that you always know what is going on at your child's school.

Have a Fintastic Day!

Mrs. Goodwyn

I am pleased to introduce to all of you the newest Marblehead Staff Members.

Chantile Wells - Office Manager - Mrs. Wells comes to us from administrative positions at Laguna Beach Unified, the CUSD Human Resources department, and most recently Vista del Mar K-8 school.

Carlene Owen - Transitional Kindergarten - Ms. Owen is coming back to Marblehead! She previously taught Kindergarten/First Grade combo class and Fourth Grade at Marblehead. Last year she was at Palisades Elementary in Fourth Grade.

Lauren Peyton - School Counselor - Ms. Peyton is new to CUSD, but comes to us with many years of experience from Tustin Unified. (See bio below)

Natalie Schreiner - Ed Resource Specialist - Ms. Schreiner is excited to be returning to Marblehead as the Resource Specialist. She was previously at Marblehead as a paraprofessional, working with students with special needs. She also has experience teaching middle school last year.

There will be other new faces around the school, so make sure you say hi to all of our new Ohana.

*Please note, classes are not finalized until the 10th day of school. If enrollment changes, then the grade level assignments may change.

This information is important also:

At approximately 3:00 pm, Monday August 19th, all elementary sites will have a personalized email message sent by the District Office to all families notifying them of the following:

Site’s Name

• Child’s Teacher

• Grade Level

**Please note that all class assignments are tentative until after the 10th day of school. Classes can be over or under-enrollment at the beginning of the year due to student adds/drops. Any changes to enrollment may result in class adjustments needing to be made. We thank you for your understanding.

You may also access teacher assignments in the Parent Portal on Monday, August 19th after 3:00 pm (if for some reason you don’t receive an email from the District). We are trying to avoid the system crash when everyone goes online at 3:00 pm.

Find your classroom, eat some ice cream, catch up with friends, join the PTA, and meet a special guest, Dr. Chris Brown, Capistrano Unified School District Superintendent.

Data confirmation must be completed! The Aeries Parent Portal is open Now!

It is EXTREMELY important that you update the contacts and email address on the portal each year. We use this information in case of emergencies. It is also important that you include emergency contacts, besides you, for us to contact in case of emergencies.

The Portal web address is:

https://portal.capousd.org/ParentPortal/LoginParent.aspx?page=default.aspx

Please print and sign the confirmation page and turn it into your child's teacher the first week of school. Please let us know if you are unable to print the page.

Parent Portal Website Link

Chromebook Responsibilities for the Home:

Only Grades 2-5 will take home Chromebooks

• Charge the Chromebook Every Night
• Make sure your child is taking good care of the Chromebook
• You may have your child work on i-Ready Math or Boost Reading as optional extra homework (for some grade levels)
• Bring Chromebook to school every day

At CUSD, we take great pride in our dedication to providing exceptional learning experiences for our students. As part of this commitment, we are pleased to inform you about the Student Chromebook Protection Plan.

The cost for the 2024-2025 school year will be $30.

It’s only $30 to get our Chromebook Protection Plan! What a deal! Click below

New English Form/New Spanish Form

TOP 5 REPAIRS LAST YEAR:

Lost, Stolen, or Destroyed Chromebook = $230.00-$330.00

Missing Keys = $45.00

Broken Screen = $35.00

Broken/Lost Power Adapter = $32.00

Scratches, Dents, Broken Hinges or Plastics = $50.00

The Student Chromebook Protection Plan will cover all repair costs associated with the first instance of unintentional or accidental Chromebook damage.

The Student Chromebook Protection Plan will not cover damage beyond the first repair, intentional or willful damage to the device, a lost or damaged power adapter, and/or a lost or stolen Chromebook.

This program is FREE for those who qualify for the following:

Foster Youth

McKinney-Vento (Homeless Assistance Act)

Migrant Education

Free and Reduced Lunch

BUT, you MUST complete the following form in order to see if you qualify for the FREE coverage...

Click Here to Apply

Breakfast and Lunches continue to be free to all Capistrano Unified School District students for the 2024-25 school year. Students will be using pin pads this school year and need to know their 7 digit ID numbers to use as their number. Please help your students learn their ID numbers.

PLEASE, PLEASE, PLEASE... complete the Education benefit form linked below. Even though all students receive free lunch, we still need this form completed to continue to be able to receive our Title I funding. Every application counts, even if you think you won't qualify. We are only able to track the percentage of families who apply, not who applies. So we are hoping for 100% completion so we know that every child is able to benefit from these wonderful programs available to them.

CLICK HERE TO APPLY

Come to school early! School begins at 7:45, but it takes a long time for your child to walk to their line. Please try to arrive by 7:40 so that each child can be in their line to be properly greeted by their teacher in the morning. You may arrive as early as 7:30. Do not park or drop-off any student in the Bus Zone. We have multiple buses that come and go at different times. Please be respectful of this rule.

Grades K-5: Drop off at the curb and drive through.

• Have all items ready to go and in the backpack.
• Drivers do not exit the vehicle.
• Say good-bye and give hugs/kisses at home.
• Children should exit the car on the passenger side. The driver side exit is dangerous with cars passing by.
• Make sure you pull all the way up to the curve where the clock is located before allowing the children to exit the car. This helps with traffic flow.
• Watch out for pedestrians as you drive away.
• DO NOT SPEED OR USE CELL PHONES WHEN IN THE PARKING LOT.

*K & 1st Grades may walk their child to the line on the First Day of School only. Starting on the 2nd day of school, we will have big buddies to walk them to their line.

Grade TK: Children must be walked to Gate 1 at the beginning of the school year.

• Please park on the street or in available spots in the lot.
• Give yourself enough time to park and walk in.
• DO NOT PARK IN HANDICAP PARKING SPOTS, UNLESS YOU HAVE AN AUTHORIZING PLACARD.

CLICK HERE FOR THE PARKING LOT MAP

Communication with your child is important so they know how they will be getting home and who will be picking them up. This should be done before the school day starts.

Grades 1-5:

Drive-thru -

Line up in the drive-thru lane and along the curb on Ave Vista Hermosa. You must wait in line. Do not cut the line. (This is the first drive-way.) Do not use the Bus Zone for pick-up.

Someone will come to your car and radio to the teachers on duty who needs to be picked up.

Please display the "Taxi" with your child's name and grade on it. (New taxis available in the office)

You must be patient in this process.

OR, Park and walk in -

You may also park on the street or in the parking lot.

You must walk to the front of the school to retrieve your child. They will not be allowed to walk through the parking lot or to the street without an adult chaperone.

TK/Kindergarten:

You must park and walk to Gate 1 or Gate 2 for pick up. Your teacher will let you know the procedure.

Be on time, or early, due to limited parking in the lot and teacher duty restrictions.

Do not park in the Handicap spots. This is for drivers/students with authorization and a placard to display.

Do not park in the Bus Drive Thru Zone.

Early Birds

7:45-11:38

Break with Snack - 10:15-10:45

Late Owls

9:15-1:08

Break with Snack - 10:15-10:45

*Late Owls attend 7:45-11:38 every Tuesday

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 7:45-1:55

Tuesday - 7:45-12:35

Recess

9:30-9:50

12:30-12:50 (Not on Tuesday)

Lunch

11:00-11:40

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 7:45-2:05

Tuesday - 7:45-12:45

Recess

9:20-9:40

12:30-12:50 (Not on Tuesday)

Lunch

11:00-11:40

Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday - 7:45-2:05

Tuesday - 7:45-12:45

Recess

9:40-9:57

Lunch

11:45-12:25

PE will be on Wednesday mornings and Friday afternoons. Please make sure that you provide a water bottle. Students should wear appropriate running shoes at all times.

Grades TK-3 Music - Every Wednesday at designated class time

Grades 4-5 Block Music - Every Monday and Thursday

• 4th Grade - 10:20-11:00
• 5th Grade - 11:05-11:45

Are you looking for a safe, fun filled environment for your child after school? If so then the YMCA is the place for you! Through the Y’s afterschool program, your child will get to experience the curriculum through a variety of subject areas, hands on activities, clubs, service learning, and enrichment centers. Our program is designed based upon the individual needs of the children, and encourages them to explore their interests, talents, and abilities in a safe and supportive setting!

The core components include:

· Homework Support

· Sports and Outdoor Activities / Fitness Club

· Character Development and Service Learning

· Art and Culture and S.T.E.A.M

· Empowering Students to be involved in their community through K.I.C.C.

· And . . . time to have fun with friends.

The YMCA is conveniently located on the school campus.

The childcare program is licensed, and exceeds all state standards for safety and quality. The YMCA has affordable rates that are structured to meet families’ needs including part-time, full-time, and even care during school breaks.

Financial Assistance is available for qualified applicants.

For more information or to reserve your child’s spot contact:

Leslie Urbina at lurbina@ymcaoc.org

Character Trait of the Month: Be Fintastic!

*Every Tuesday, Minimum Day Dismissal

8/19 - Dolphin Day from 4:00-5:30

8/20 - First Day of School (Extra Early Minimum Day Schedule)

• TK/Early Bird Schedule: 7:45-8:58 AM
• TK/Late Owl Schedule: 9:15-10:28 AM
• Kindergarten Schedule: 7:45-8:58 AM
• Grades 1st-5th Schedule: 7:45-11:50 AM

8/23 - Fintastic Friday - 7:45 am Aloha Assembly (Wear Marblehead shirt or Teal)

8/26-8/30 - Be Fintastic Big Splash Week (activities during recess)

8/28 - Picture Day - All students take pictures

8/30 - Fintastic Friday - 7:45 am Aloha Assembly (Wear Marblehead shirt or Teal)

Character Trait of the Month: Be Fintastic! (Continued)

*Every Tuesday, Minimum Day Dismissal

9/2 - Labor Day - School Closed

9/6 - Fintastic Friday - 7:45 am Aloha Assembly (Wear Marblehead shirt or Teal)

• 8:15 - PTA Meeting

9/10 - Back to School Night - Principal Welcome and Title I Presentation: 5:00 or 5:45

Classroom Presentations: 5:30 - Grades TK-2 /6:15 - Grades 3-5

9/11 - Wear Red, White, and Blue in honor of Patriot's Day

9/15 - Fintastic Friday - 7:45 am Aloha Assembly

• Make Up Picture Day
• Live Scan on Campus (must have an appointment)

9/19 - Hispanic Heritage Month Fiesta (evening event sponsored by PTA)

9/20 - Fintastic Friday - 7:45 am Aloha Assembly (Wear Marblehead shirt or Teal)

9/27 - Fintastic Friday - 7:45 am Aloha Assembly (Wear Marblehead shirt or Teal)

9/29 - Fintastic Friday - 7:45 am Aloha Assembly (Wear Marblehead shirt or Teal)