Dewey's 5Cs
At Dewey, we strive to develop the 5Cs in our students: Collaboration, Creativity, Communication, Critical Thinking and Courage. We launched the 5Cs last year in our Maker Lab and Art Studio and are working to expand learning opportunities across our campus. The first step is to develop common language and expectations for each of the 5Cs. Each week in either Make Lab or the Art Studio, discussion will focus on a different "C". This week, students are talking about Collaboration. Our goal is that all students and staff will have the opportunity to help create the common language and expectations for each trait. In addition, we will be having a schoolwide graphic design challenge that shows the connectedness of the 5Cs.
Each week The Tiger Tale will be highlighting our students' input for each of the 5Cs. To help with this process, ask your child what they think collaboration means. What does it look like in the classroom? What does it look like on the playground and at home? Our goal is to have community discussions around these very important traits. Your conversations at home help enrich the learning we do at school.
Thank you for your continued support and collaboration in your child's educational process!
Warmest regards,
Sabrina Parsley, Principal
Complete the Annual Student Information Update by Aug. 31
As we prepare for a successful new school year, San Juan Unified School District encourages families to complete the Annual Student Information Update as soon as possible.
The Annual Student Information Update asks families to update emergency contact information, complete the school funding form, get the 2024-25 family handbook and review demographic information to help schools prepare for the new school year.
Visit sanjuan.edu/parentportal to complete the Annual Student Information Update by Aug. 31. Watch a video tutorial available in multiple languages at sanjuan.edu/tutorial.
Dates to Remember
August 26-30: Back to School Spirit Week
Sept 2nd: Labor Day - No School
Sept 4th: Chipotle Fundraiser (4:00-8:00)
Sept 9th: PFO Meeting
Sept 12th: Dewey Skate Night
Sept 19th: Tiger Talk- Parent Coffee
Sept 20th: Soil Born Farm field trip (1st Grade- Nava)
Sept 26th: Picture Day
Sept 26th: Family Steam Night
Sept 27th: Fog Willow Farm field trip (Kinder)
Sept 27th: Soil Born Farm field trip (1st Grade- Willett)
Raise Right
Ready to up your earning potential? You can now earn Dewey Scrip (all funds go directly to your student's classroom, and during summer months directly to your students) in a brand new way -in addition to gift cards- simply by shopping online. Log in at RaiseRight.com or the mobile app [QR code] and select the new Shop Online tab to get started!
Scrip orders will be filled twice a month on Mondays. For more information contact Lilia Nardozzi at lilia.nardozzi@sanjuan.edu or text (916) 517-8366.
Family Waiting Areas
We need your help! In order to to minimize distractions and noise levels in the hallways, we are asking families/caregivers to wait in designated areas when picking up students at the end of the school day. Waiting areas include:
- Picnic tables by play structure
- Corner picnic tables/bench by 5th & 6th grade wing
- Planter box by Kindergarten playground
- Front of the school
Please make sure to arrange your meeting area with your child . Thank you for your partnership in helping to promote a safe and orderly campus.
Dewey Maker Lab
It’s back! This year, half of the school will come weekly for the first half of the year, then the other half of the school will come weekly the 2nd half of the year. Don’t worry if your child doesn’t start next week- everyone will have equal opportunity to DESIGN, BUILD, and CREATE in the Maker Lab.
The Maker Lab runs on your donations. There is a box for all donations in the office hallway. All cardboard tubes, craft supplies, duct tape, etc. are appreciated. Don’t keep google eyes around your house, but you still want to give? There is an Amazon Wish List: Dewey Maker Lab Wish List
Right now, the Maker Lab is needing your Hex Bugs that are no longer being played with. Give the bugs a second life, give them to the Maker Lab.
Follow deweymakerlab on Instagram!
PFO Corner
Please visit deweypfo.com for more information about ways to get involved, our PFO executive board and committee chairs, and (coming soon) an online store for Dewey merchandise!
