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May 11, 2025

Greetings, Viking Families!

Shout out to all the mothers, grandmothers, and caretakers on this Mother's Day! 🌼🌷🌻

We are down to 3 weeks left in the school year. Please keep encouraging your student to finish the year strong by completing all assignments and projects and studying well for final tests, quizzes, and i-Ready assessments.

LUAU DANCE

Our final dance of the year is this Friday, May 16, from 4:30-6:30 PM. Tickets are on sale Monday-Thursday at lunch time for $5. Students must bring their school ID and ticket signed by a parent/guardian for entry to the dance.

SPIRIT WEEK

This week is Spirit Week. Show your school spirit and dress up each day. See the flyer below for each day's theme.

Go Vikings!

Cassandra Iwamiya, Principal

MAY

14 - Spring Band Concert at 6:00 PM

16 - Luau Dance; 4:30-6:30 PM

19 - Boosters Club Meeting at 5:30 PM in the Library

28 - 8th Grade Promotion Dance from 4:30-6:30 PM

29 - Last Day of School for 7th Graders

30 - 8th Grade Promotion Ceremony at 8:30 AM

To ensure all students do not miss any necessary school days this upcoming school year, San Joaquin County Public Health Services asks:

• Students currently in 6th grade who will be entering in the 7th grade next school season
• Students currently in TK or any child who will be entering into kindergarten this next school season
• Any newly enrolled students who will be starting school this next school season
• Any children who are conditionally enrolled and are due for vaccinations

Click on the link below to access the Immunization Program Advisory Letter:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1yFjBVv7fXhUmwUfIE1AyI6H2T-_bLTG2/view?usp=sharing

If you have any questions, call Erin Genevieve Dizon, SJC Public Health Services at 209-468-8400 Ext. 28030.

Lodi USD Nutrition Services is proud to offer free meals to all children ages 2–18 this summer at multiple locations across the district. The Summer Meals Program will run during June and July, providing nutritious breakfasts and lunches to help keep kids healthy and fueled all summer long.

Please help spread the word to families in our school community.
You can find a full list of participating meal sites linked below:

Click on the link below for the flyer - English:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1v-0zI_7EbZIHJ2PT2TltFDR4bm8kb_KT/view?usp=sharing

Click on the link below for the flyer - Spanish:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1qTCqH1hpkbzfWzJo6-EX6SjwKttewZXG/view?usp=sharing

Next year's traditional Spring Break travel trip will be heading to the Big Apple, New York City!

To learn more about this trip, click on the Statue of Liberty picture for more information about the trip. Experience the vibrant energy of New York City with a dynamic itinerary that includes iconic attractions and cultural experiences.

Yearbooks are on sale for $25.00 plus a $1.99 service fee and $2.06 tax, for a total of $29.05. Contact Ms. Molina, our Yearbook advisor, for more information. The pre-sale ends this Friday, May 16th!

We want to inform you about the 988 National Suicide Prevention Lifeline, a new, free, 24/7 helpline for anyone in emotional distress or facing a mental health crisis. If you or your child ever need support, simply call or text 988 or call 1-800-273-8255 to connect with trained professionals who can help.

This is an important resource for your family’s well-being. Please save this number.

Below are safety tips for your children to follow:

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• Use the buddy system when walking to and from school.

• If anyone bothers you while going to and from school, say no, then go, and tell a trusted adult.

• If someone you don't know offers you a ride, say NO.

• If someone follows you on foot, get away from them as quickly as possible, and tell a trusted adult.

• If someone tries to take you somewhere, get away from them as quickly as possible, and yell "this person is trying to take me away!"

• Never leave school with someone you don't know. Always check first with your parents or a trusted adult.

• If you want to change your plans after school, always check first with your parents or a trusted adult.

• If you go home alone after school, check to see that the windows and entrances appear OK before entering. Once inside, call your parents to inform them that you made it home.

• Always trust your instincts. If someone makes you feel uncomfortable, get away as quickly as possible, and tell your parents or a trusted adult.

When your student is going to be absent for the day for any reason, please remember to call our office that day to report the student's absence. You can reach us at 209-331-7541 or email the attendance clerk at jasordaz@lodiusd.net. You have 10 days to clear an absence. Otherwise, the absence will remain UNEXCUSED.

Keep in mind not all absences are excused by LUSD. If the absence is for medical appointments remember to always ask for a doctor's note. Please have the student bring the doctor's note to the office when they return to school. If the student is late to school they should check into the office first. Students tardy to school receive lunch detention.

For early pickups, the person picking up the student must be on the student's emergency contacts and always show their ID to office staff. We encourage you to schedule student medical/dental appointments after school hours or during school breaks. We understand some early pickups are unavoidable, therefore try to always provide us with a doctor's note within 10 days to clear the medical absence. We appreciate families working with us to ensure the student is in school daily and on time. If you have any questions about attendance please do not hesitate to contact us. We are here to help.