Borchardt Bulletin

We hope you had a great weekend! As the weather warms up and students get more energetic, we appreciate your continued support in reinforcing positive behavior expectations both at school and at home. Our Color Run fundraiser is off to a great start—thank you to everyone who's already contributed! Testing is still underway, and we’re so proud of our students for showing focus and effort each day.

Wishing you and your family a wonderful week ahead!

Warmly,

Mrs. Carroll, Principal

🎨 Borchardt Bear Color Run – May 2!

Get ready for our Borchardt Bear Color Run on Friday, May 2nd—a fun, colorful event to raise money for 6th-grade Science Camp!

We’re using 99Pledges to collect donations online. Set up your child’s page here:
🔗 https://app.99pledges.com/fund/borchardt/addme

Share with friends and family—donations accepted through May 9!

🎉 Incentives include:

• Treats and certificates for all participants

• Pizza party for the top class

• Big prizes like a Kindle Fire, Ports tickets, and more!

Please contact PTO if you are interested in volunteering.
Questions? Email borchardtpto@gmail.com or call 209-565-2739.

We’re looking for volunteers to help make our Color Run on May 2 a fun and memorable event for our students! We need support with throwing color during the run, distributing treats afterward, and supervising students post-run.

If you're interested in volunteering, please contact the school office. All volunteers must be fingerprinted and signed up in advance.

Thanks for helping us bring the color and the fun!

We’re celebrating Earth Day this Tuesday, April 22! To show our love for the planet, students are encouraged to participate in our Spirit Day by wearing blue or green. Let’s come together to celebrate and care for our Earth!

JIEP Parent Program – Free Classes Starting This Week!
Lodi Unified families are invited to join a free, 4-week parent program designed to support English language development, social-emotional learning, and stronger connections between home and school.

Classes will be held Tuesdays and Thursdays from 6:00–7:30 PM in the Borchardt cafeteria.

This is a great opportunity to build relationships, strengthen your connection with the school community, and grow together as a family.

To learn more or enroll, call (209) 474-6284

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!

Student Registration Link: HTTPS://WWW.EZCHILDTRACK.COM/LODI/PARENT

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 19, 2025

For more information, see program flyer below:

English Flyer: Elementary Summer School 2025

Spanish Flyer: Escuela de Verano - 2025

Student Registration Link: Summer STEAM Program

For more information on the Summer 2025 STEAM Program, see program flyer below:

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 19, 2025

• English: STEAM Flyer 2025

• Spanish: Verano de STEAM 2025

If you have any questions, contact Elizabeth Wright.

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.

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! 🍽️💙

Join the community on Saturday, April 26 for Love Lodi’s 10th Annual City-Wide Volunteer Day!

This is a great opportunity for families to give back through fun and meaningful service projects.
📍 Starts at 8:30 AM at Hutchins Street Square Park
💡 Projects for all ages and abilities, plus a free community picnic, giveaways, and more!

Check out lovelodi.org or scan the QR code for details. Let's show some Borchardt Bear spirit and love our city!

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.