Wildcat Weekly

Thank you for attending Back to School Night! We appreciate your support and involvement as we kick off the new school year. It was wonderful to connect with so many families and have teachers share their plans for your child’s education.

We hope you have a great long weekend, and we look forward to seeing everyone back on Tuesday, September 3rd!

Here’s to a year filled with growth, learning, and joy for every student, every day!

Monday, 9/2: No School-Labor Day

Tuesday, 9/3:

Wednesday, 9/4: College Wear Wednesday, Early Release

Thursday, 9/5:

Friday, 9/6: Spirit Wear Friday!

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Monday, 9/9: PTA Mtg. 6 PM in MPR

Tuesday, 9/10:

Wednesday, 9/11: Patriotic Day - Wear Red, White, and Blue, Early Release

Thursday, 9/12:

Friday, 9/13: Spirit Wear Friday! 8 am Coffee with the Principal, 9 am Volunteer Training (for new volunteers)

We wanted to share an important update regarding our pick-up procedures. Starting Tuesday, September 3, our Preschool Intervention Program (PIP) will begin, and families will be picking up our youngest learners at 2:00 pm.

To ensure a smooth and safe dismissal for all students, we kindly ask that if you are picking up a 1st-6th grader in the valet line, you remain behind the orange cones until all PIP students have been picked up.

Thank you for your flexibility and understanding as we navigate multiple dismissal times at Morse. Your cooperation helps us keep all our students safe.

• No U-Turns: U-turns are not permitted along Morse Avenue.
• No LEFT turns: Left turns are not permitted when exiting campus during arrival and dismissal.

Arrival and Dismissal: Students will walk through gates to their classroom line-up spots where supervision is provided. Gates will open at 7:20 a.m., so we ask that students do not arrive before 7:20, as there is no supervision before that time. Gates will close at 7:50 a.m. everyday. Tardy students will enter campus through the front office.

Parking Lot and Neighborhood Safety: The safety and well-being of our students are our top priorities. We ask all families to follow safety rules when driving in our parking lot and to prioritize safety and courtesy. This will help ensure our parking lot runs smoothly each day and remains a safe place for everyone.

Dismissal Procedures:

• TK and Kindergarten: All TK and Kindergarten students must be picked up at the TK/Kindergarten playground gate by an adult.
• 1st - 6th Grade: Students in grades 1-6 can be picked up either in the valet or in front of the school.
• Walkers: Parents of walkers can wait at the crosswalk or in front of the school.
• Valet Pickup: Students using valet will be escorted to a safe line-up spot and will wait to be called based on their valet pick-up number. Cars will be loaded three (3) at a time. To speed up this process, please create a sign with your student’s name and grade and place it on the passenger side of your dashboard. You may include multiple children on one sign. An optional template is available.
• Bus Zone: Do not park, stop, or unload in the bus zone on Morse Avenue.
• No U-Turns: U-turns are not permitted along Morse Avenue.
• No LEFT turns: Left turns are not permitted when exiting campus during arrival and dismissal.

This 9 week Family Literacy Program offers families important resources and interactive strategies to support your child's development in reading and writing. Through workshops, you will be empowered to establish a strong literacy foundation for you child from preschool through 3rd grade.

Classes will be held every Wednesday beginning September 25 through November 13 from 9:00 - 11:00 in the Morse MPR. Classes will be offered in English and Spanish.

Once again this year, breakfast and lunch will be available to all students at no charge. Students are also welcome to bring their own lunch. Teachers will take a lunch count each morning. For more information on Nutritional Services and menu options, please visit the district’s website: http://pylusdnutrition.org

Center St & Alta St

Pick up Times: 7:08 AM (TK Late Cats TBD AM *on smaller bus*)

Crowther Ave & Goetz Pl

Pick up Times: 7:04 AM (TK Late Cats TBD AM *on smaller bus*)

Orangethorpe Ave & Partridge St

Pick up Times: 7:00 AM (TK Late Cats TBD AM *on smaller bus*)

150 E Crowther Ave

Pick up Times: 7:04 AM (TK Late Cats TBD AM *on smaller bus *)

Santa Fe Park

Pick up Times: 7:08 AM (TK Late Cats TBD AM *on smaller bus*)

Please remember the importance of letting our office know if your child will be absent or late so we can keep our records up to date and ensure everyone's safety. Please call our attendance line, 714) 524-6300 and press 3, or use our Report an Absence Form to notify us. Thank you for your cooperation!

1. Missed Lessons = Falling Behind: Even one day can mean missing critical instructions and activities, making it harder for your child to catch up.

2. Impact on Future Success: Consistent attendance is a strong predictor of academic achievement and future opportunities.

3. Building Resilience: Regular attendance teaches your child the value of perseverance and responsibility—essential skills for success in life.

4. Stronger Friendships: Daily presence helps your child develop and sustain friendships, which are crucial for emotional and social development.

5. Healthy Routine: Attending school every day establishes a stable routine, promoting better mental and physical health.

Non-Discrimination Statement: The Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District prohibits discrimination, harassment, intimidation, and bullying in all district activities, programs, and employment based upon actual or perceived gender, gender identity, gender expression, race, ethnicity, color, religion, ancestry, nationality, national origin, ethnic group identification, immigration status, sex, sexual orientation, marital or parental status, pregnancy, age, physical or mental disability, or on the basis of a person’s association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics, or affiliation with the Boy Scouts of America and other designated youth groups or any other basis protected by law or regulation, in its educational program(s) or employment. In accordance with AB-1078, this applies to all acts of the governing board and the superintendent of the school district in enacting policies and procedures that govern the local educational agency. The following employees have been designated to handle questions or complaints of alleged discrimination: Employee complaint- Dr. Issaic Gates, Deputy Superintendent, Human Resources (714) 985-8408. Title IX and any other discrimination complaints - Dr. Baldwin Pedraza, Director, Student Services (714) 985-8670, bpedraza@pylusd.org. Title II Coordinator / 504 Coordinator / Americans with Disabilities Act complaints - Dr. Baldwin Pedraza, Director, Student Services (714) 985-8670. Bullying, intimidation complaints - Tonya Gordillo, Administrator, Student Services (714) 985-8671. The mailing address for all compliance officers is 1301 E. Orangethorpe Avenue, Placentia, CA 92870.