Superintendent's Parent Advisory Committee
Parent Colin Paterson represented Dewey at last month's Superintendent's Parent Advisory Committee Meeting. Attached are the meeting minutes and presentation materials. Topics covered included:
- Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)
- Instructional Materials and Textbooks Adoptions
- Facilities Bond Update
- Cellphone Policy Update
- Superintendent Bassanelli's Update on State Budget Implications
Attendance Corner
Flu Season!
With the many flu cases that have hit Dewey in January and early February, many students have used all of their “Free” illness absences for the school year. These are the 10 absences that each student is allowed per year that do not require a doctor’s note. After all 10 of these absences are used, a doctor/dentist note is needed to excuse absences due to illness or appointments.
If you are not sure how many absences your child has used this year, you can check by calling the school office at 971-7020 or you can check in Parent Portal: log in, click on your student, and select the Attendance option in the menu.
CA Physical Fitness Test
In February and March our students in grades 5-6 will participate in the California Physical Fitness Test (PFT). The FITNESSGRAM is the required annual PFT for students in grades five, seven, and nine in California public schools. (6th and 8th grade students are tested each year to support improvement and transition for the next year.) This health-related fitness test, developed by The Cooper Institute, is intended to help students acquire lasting habits of regular physical activity.
The FITNESSGRAM includes tests for five areas of fitness: Aerobic Capacity, Abdominal Strength and Endurance, Trunk Extensor Strength and Flexibility, Upper Body Strength and Endurance, and Flexibility.
On February 7th, all fifth and sixth grade students received a 2-page informational packet on the test. Additional copies will be in the hanging folder inside the office.
Maker Lab- Update
The Maker Lab needs to restock some supplies. I appreciate all your donations and I ask that they keep coming. Specific requests are at: https://www.amazon.com/hz/wishlist/ls/Z2RDYAVQWREC/ref=nav_wishlist_lists_2
Thank you!
Kristin Janeway
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!
For more information contact Lilia Nardozzi at lilia.nardozzi@sanjuan.edu or text (916) 517-8366.
PFO Corner
Please visit deweypfo.com for more information about ways to get involved, our PFO executive board and committee chairs, and an online store for Dewey merchandise!
Dates to Remember
February 10-14: Kindness Week
February 10: TK Nimbus Fish Hatchery field trip
February 10: 1st grade Yolo Basin field trip
February 10: PFO meeting
February 12: School Site Council @ 3:30pm
February 14: Kinder All Early
February 17-21: President's Week NO SCHOOL
February 28: ELAC Meeting @ 9am
