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Progress reports will be given during parent conferences as we are nearing the November report cards. Thank you to parents for returning a signed school compact form, indicating our work together that is needed for student success. If you haven't yet, you will be provided a copy at the parent conference. Remember, Monday is a regular day, followed by the minimum final four days of the quarter.

Thank you to parents for helping to celebrate those who passed last year's state test. Thank you to Superintendent Neil Young, for visiting our campus on Friday! Thank you to everyone for their vital role in an effective first quarter of school. During the two-week break please expect your child to read a minimum of 30 minutes each day. While it's a break from school, it might lend itself toward time spent reading, helping with house chores and getting fresh air with friends and family.

It is highly discouraged to leave for large portions of the school year, but instead attempt to schedule trips during our many vacation periods. If it is unavoidable for emergencies or health reasons, here are your options:

1. Try to keep the absent period between 3-14 school days. You may request an independent study packet two full weeks in advance. This is not an option during the first 10 days of the year or the last 15 days of the year. This request must be submitted no later than two weeks prior to leaving. Work must be returned by 8am the next school day upon your specified return date.

2. If you are away longer than 14 days or you wish to not have an independent study packet you have two options:

• You may withdraw from school and re-enroll when you return, in hopes the school still has space.
• Or, you will become truant and liable to truancy penalties as per Education Code and Penal Code of California law.

If you have questions call our school office.

Regular and on-time attendance is critical to a child's academic development! Thank you!

1. Appropriate costumes do NOT include scary masks, blood, or weapons

2. Fundraising event, hoping to raise $3,000 for student activities.

3. Parents are encouraged to attend.

4. This year students will watch each other as they take turn parading through the decorated course.

5. We are in NEED of candy donations. Candy will be dispersed from decorated Trunk o' Treats! We're hoping for 10 creative parents to decorate their cars. Contact the front office! Thank you!

We are excited to announce that your child’s/children’s school is having a spelling bee for students grades 4th through 6th. The Spelling Bee is a wonderful opportunity for students to showcase their spelling skills and compete in a friendly and encouraging environment. Participants will be tested on their ability to spell a variety of words; the event will include several rounds. The competition aims to foster a love of language and promote academic excellence. Our site spelling bee will take place Oct. 25. The winner of each school site will go on to the district wide spelling bee. The Stockton area bee is here at Ansel Adams on Nov. 6. We encourage you to click on the link below for rules and practice lists.

Spelling Bee Rules (sjcoe.org)

We let Cubs know they can come to the office if they want to talk about concerns. There's a number of us in various roles, but one key staff member trained in supporting our students is our school counselor, Ms. Flores. Counseling service ends each year, so if you want to have counseling service continue please reach out so we can obtain another parent-consent signature. Let your Cubs know we are here for them!

Sept. 24-27, Oct. 23, Nov. 6

Sept. 24-27

Sept. 27

Saturday Sept. 28- Sunday, Oct. 13. First day of Q2 is Oct. 14

Oct. 16

Oct. 31 Parade/ Fun Run is from 10-10:45