DEL REY DRAGON NEWS

Good afternoon, Del Rey Community,

I hope the change in weather brings out all the pumpkin spice dreams for Fall. Thank you all for welcoming me to Del Rey Elementary. It has been an amazing first month here in San Lorenzo. We had approximately 170 different families join us for Back to School Night!

Here at Del Rey, we have been celebrating the change in weather with our 20th day of school. Some of our staff dressed up in 1920s attire. Please enjoy the photos below. On September 25, 2024, we will have our 30th day of school, but it will be a Spirit Day for all students to wear their Sports Wear attire. Please have your student join us.

This week, we bid farewell to Ms. Bookout, a second-grade teacher, who has made the difficult decision to retire this school year. Her presence on our campus will be sorely missed, and we are grateful for her dedicated service to our school. Please join us in wishing her success in her retirement.

Upcoming Activities:

We will have our yearly Science Night on October 9th. Please join us at 6:00 p.m. to engage in Science activities in our MPR.

On October 25, 2024, our PTA will have a Trunk or Treat in the Del Rey Parking Lot. Be sure to come in your Halloween Costume.

Please join us for our ELAC meeting on Wednesday, 9/18 3:45-5:15 via ZOOM.

Topic: Del Rey ELAC 24-25

Join Zoom Meeting

https://slzusd.zoom.us/j/93257884513?pwd=sEUXEs4PsUUxI2hgqPVK2QIMEsqwGh.1

Meeting ID: 932 5788 4513

Passcode: ang08Jjs7*

Hello Del Rey Dragons! I’m Miss Allen, the Elementary School Counselor here at Del Rey Elementary. My role is to support and guide students through their academic, social, and emotional development. I work closely with teachers and students to create a positive and nurturing environment where every student can thrive. Whether your child needs help with making friends, managing emotions, or dealing with academic challenges, I am here to offer support and resources.

A little about myself is that I am a First Generation Latina graduate with a Bachelors in Family & Consumer Sciences and Masters in School Counseling PPS Credential. I have over 18 years of experience of working with children and families. I grew up in a small town in the country on a dairy farm and have many siblings. I am passionate about helping students succeed in school and in life.

For parents who are new to having a school counselor, it's helpful to know that my role extends beyond short term individual counseling. I also lead classroom lessons that teach important skills such as problem-solving, empathy, and effective communication. I’m available to meet with students one-on-one when they need additional support, and I offer small group sessions for those facing similar challenges. My goal is to ensure that each student feels supported and understood, and to foster a healthy school environment where every student can reach their full potential. If you ever have concerns about your child’s well-being or school experience, please feel free to reach out. I’m here to partner with you in your child’s educational journey.

Tuesday, September 3 - Monday, September 30

Del Rey Families and Friends,

Help us reach our PTA membership goal of 200 this year!

Support Del Rey's PTA by signing up online through Totem -a new convenient platform for members. Go to this link and sign up today!

https://jointotem.com/ca/san-lorenzo/del-rey-elementary-pta

If you do not have online access, fill out the membership envelope and return it with $10 to your child's teacher.

Membership drive ends Monday, September 30, so make sure to get those memberships in!

Contact DelReyPTA@gmail.com for questions

San Lorenzo USD offers bussing to qualifying families/student based on their home address. If you think you qualify, please click on the link for bussing application. https://4.files.edl.io/e38a/07/09/24/230117-ceb2cfa4-ec9d-4056-85c5-1bcc205d7c7e.pdf

Please click on the link below to see the map. https://www.google.com/maps/d/viewer?mid=1PtmQvhjrsqXGz8wABRHUPXNcx1tJoMw&ll=37.66763045059223%2C-122.10690580767212&z=16

The Boys and Girls Club is partnering with ANTS Sports and Costa de Oro to bring enrichment opportunities to our dragons. Both soccer and ballet folklorico will be offered to members and non-members of our club. The following sessions are for non-members only:

Costa de Oro (Ballet Folklorico): 3:30-4:30 every Thursday from 9/19-11/28

ANTS Sports (Soccer): 3:30-4:30 every Friday from 9/13-12/13

These opportunities are for 3rd–5th grade students only and are free of charge; all they have to do is go onto bgcsl.org, apply for a membership, and then register for the class of their choice.

Registration open now!

Note: This does not make them members of our program, nor does it give them priority to get it. They would only be a part of the enrichment class.

Sports Day -Wednesday, September 25.

Wear the clothes of your favorite sports/team or your own uniform -jersey. No cleats!

Remember to wear red every Friday to show your Dragon Pride!

If you get an auto dialer call or email, please call the office to clear your student's attendance.

Parents/Guardians may submit questions, medical/dental notes and or reason for absence to del.att@slzusd.org, or call the office at (510) 317-5001 or (510) 317-5002 however, parents reporting an absence may call or leave a voice mail on the Del Rey Attendance Line at (510) 317-5099.

Please feel free to contact us in the office for assistance with any questions or concerns you may have at (510) 317-5001 or (510) 317-5002.

Sep 18

ELAC Meeting 3:45 -5:15

Sep 24-26

Shortened Day -Family Conferences -Dismissal at 1:30

Sep 25

Sports Attire Spirit Day

Sep 27

Family Conferences -No School

Oct 8

Shortened Day -PD -Dismissal at 1:30

Oct 9

Science Night 6:00 pm

Oct 11

Picture Day

Oct 22

Shortened Day -PD -Dismissal at 1:30

Oct 25

Trunk or Treat 6:00 -7:30 pm

All students are to be dropped off and picked up at either one of our locations always. You can drop your student on Via Mesa Gate or Del Rey Park Gate. Your student should have their lanyard with a sticker indicating where they need to go for pick up at dismissal.

During dismissal please stay in your car at Via Mesa

Main office entrance is only for students arriving late (after 9 am) and early pick up for appointments.

Please make sure to ask your student(s) to check the lost and found box for any lost items. We also encourage you to write their name on their jackets/sweaters for easier identifying.

Need to pick up your student early?

Please park in the visitors parking lot and walk up to the porch and ring the bell for assistance.

If picking up student for dental/medical appointment, a doctor's note is required to clear attendance.

Students birthdays at school are always fun. There are a few rules when celebrating birthdays.

• No food allowed
• No balloons allowed
• Only non-food treats allowed

Please let the office know of any changes of address, phone number, or email so we can update your contact information and ensure you don't miss any communications from the school or teachers.