Child Cancer Awareness month is in September! PTA is collecting donations of Play Doh for CHOC. See details below. Wear Gold on September 27th!

We have 950 students here at VanderMolen. Morning arrival will always be congested. Here are some tips to make this process easier.

• The main gate opens at 7:15. Breakfast is free. There is very little traffic at this time. The earlier you arrive, the less traffic you will face.
• If you wish to walk your student to the gate, please plan on arriving early to find parking, The parking lot fills quickly so you will likely need to park in one of the neighborhoods. Please always use the crosswalk.
• Students should exit the vehicle as soon as the car stops after reaching the red curb at the corner of the kinder playground. We have a sign there as a reminder. Once your student exits please move out to the outside lane.
• Students should exit the vehicle on the passenger side of the vehicle along the curb. Safety first please.
• The parking lot is NOT a student drop-off area. Parents may park and walk their student across the crosswalk.
• Be patient and safe. Thank you for your support.

We love to celebrate our Heroes in as many ways as possible. But, with our focus on student health and safety, there can be no birthday balloons, flowers, treats, etc. dropped off for your child. Per the district’s healthy food and beverage guidelines we are not to pass out non-compliance food items to students.Please remind your child's teacher about a special occasion via Class Dojo so he or she can make it a point to celebrate your child in their classroom in a way that maximizes both joy and safety. Small non-edible items such as pencils, erasers, etc. are okay, but you should have let your child's teacher know ahead of time. If your child does bring an edible item, parents will be called to pick up the food item. We want to celebrate our students but still allow for the students to have the highest education experience possible. The only way to do this is to limit interruptions to your child's classroom.

Another benefit to arrival to school early is you get to add more laps to reach your 100 Miles! Students can earn laps on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays before school. Order forms continue to be collected for the new shirt. Watch the video below for this year's color reveal!

Hero Families,

CNUSD takes threats of violence against our schools very seriously. We have been fortunate that our elementary students don't often engage in this type of behavior, however it is important we start talking with students now about the consequences of such actions. Please view the video below and talk to your child about the seriousness of making fake threats.

All CNUSD students will receive free meals regardless of their eligibility for the 2024-25 school year.

Please note: Parents are still encouraged to fill out the free or reduced meals application as you may qualify for additional services, such as waived SAT/PSAT fees, CalWORKS, and more. Click here to learn more about the free or reduced meal program.

Click here to complete the application.

Website: https://vandermolen.cnusd.k12.ca.us/
Phone: 9517397120
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CNUSDVanderMolen/