Many thanks to Ms. Jennifer Larder, her sister, Ms. Elizabeth Henry, Ms. Parra, Mr. Wainwright along with all the faculty, staff, and volunteers and for a terrific event! Field Day was an EPIC event for our Sharks! Wow! We all had a blast.

*PROMOTION RULES:

• FOLLOW DRESS CODE
• NO BALLOONS
• NO LEIS OR SASHES DURING THE CEREMONY
• NO HATS, HOODIES, OR DO-RAGS DURING THE CEREMONY

*ENTRANCE THROUGH THE MAIN OFFICE 15 MINUTES PRIOR TO GRADUATION

*EXIT THROUGH THE NORTH GATE

MAY 28th 6th grade dance 4:30-6:30 pm

MAY 29th 6th grade promotion 9:00 am - Devlin, Daniel & Wright

1:30 pm - McCoy & Angeline

MAY 30th Kinder promotion 8:30-9:15 am-Taylor, Dinsdale & Flores

9:30-10:15 pm Chesley & Jones

MAY 30th Minimum Day Last day of the 2024-2025 school-year

Now that the weather has warmed up, students are choosing to wear summer attire and we need parents to help our young people to dress according to the school handbook. Here is what was agreed upon in the handbook:

Students are expected to dress accordingly for appropriately for the school environment and participation.

The following guidelines will assist you and will be enforced at Silva School:

• Student dress should allow participation in ALL school activities including P.E. class. Athletic shoes are encouraged, but closed-toe sandals with enclosed short heels.
• Clothing must not expose mid-section or underwear.
• Students may wear walking shorts in warm weather that are within the finger tips with their arms extended down at their sides.
• Clothing must fit properly. Clothing that would not stay on without a belt should not be worn.
• Students should not bring or wear makeup to school.
• Hats are allowed at school during outside activities if worn correctly. No hats should be worn in the cafeteria or classrooms.
• Jewelry is permissible but should not dangle or hava a loop that could get accidentally snagged or pulled on.
• Spaghetti-string tops should not be worn to school.
• Clothing or accessories that in any way promote alcohol, drugs, smoking, gang activity, violence, or demeaning language is prohibited.

Purchase gear in youth and adult sizes by following the link to our student store. If you don't see your favorite item, please let us know and we will inquire about adding it to the store. Check back regularly as new gear will be added and/or removed often.

All orders are taken online and delivered to your home usually within six weeks. Gear is easy to replace if it is manufacturer's error. All returns, repairs and replacements are simple.

The Spirit Store can be accessed at any time by going to the Silva website and searching Spirit Store under the Student Life tab.

https://manlio-silva-elementary.checkoutstores.com/

Love Lodi is organizing a City-Wide Backpack Drive this summer. They are working with our school district, Lodi Police, local non-profits, churches and businesses to provide 1500 backpacks. If you want to partner with us, please email timothy@lovelodi.org.

Parents/Guardians: We are planning to distribute backpacks on National Night Out (August 5) at Legion, Blakely, and Hale Parks. If your student is in need of a quality backpack for the 2025- 26 school year, please fill out the following form by clicking the link below or scanning the provided QR Code:

bit.ly/LoveLodiBackpackDrive

The Silva Elementary Choir, orchestrated by the amazing Kathy Evans, will led our students in a schoolwide traditional Flag Salute this past Friday. Parents were welcome to join the fun. It was a beautiful time for the whole Silva family to come together in song, dance and salute.

Here is what you might like to know about this day:

• If it rains, we will reschedule or cancel the salute.

• Music teachers will teach the songs in the time assigned to each class.

• Kinder teachers will teach songs in the classroom.

• The choir will lead each song. All students will sing from their morning lines on the playground.

• Please click the song link so you can learn to sing them with your class. Please practice singing the songs a few times before the salute.

  https://docs.google.com/presentation/d/1F_vdfgL3jyrTY3rP-SibJs5fcI3sh66tfRsQ-yf4cVo/edit?usp=sharing

• We will start promptly at 8:20 AM after the second bell rings. Students should be in line by 8:15 AM to avoid disruption of the event.

PLEASE MARK YOUR CALENDARS

Apr 25, 2025 Grand Old Flag

May, 23, 2025 Grand Old Flag

Please, please, please, do not block the exit by stopping/parking in the left lane.

The left lane needs to keep moving so drivers can exit.

If you are not able to pull over to allow your child to enter the car, please just make another circle through the driveway and try a second time.

One parent voiced:

After break parents seemed to be blocking the school line for exiting. Please send out reminders to not park there it’s been an issue all week.

Thank you parents for helping us be happy and safe!

We invite you to join us on campus as a volunteer and an active member of the PTA. With just two months left in the school year, we are excitedly planning our final events and preparing for advancement festivities. I want to express a heartfelt thank you to all who served on the PTA and volunteered this past year! Your participation in our monthly meetings and your ongoing volunteer efforts are greatly appreciated.

If you haven't yet committed to helping out, please consider becoming involved with our Parent-Teacher Association (PTA) in the upcoming school year and start volunteering on campus today. If you are interested in joining the PTA for next year, please contact Roxanne Mendoza at mendoza@lodiusd.net.

We are particularly seeking volunteers to supervise students before school, during recess, and after school. We offer both 30-minute and 60-minute volunteer opportunities each week. Parent volunteers are essential as they help strengthen the connection between the school and families, enhance educational experiences, and improve student outcomes by providing additional support, resources, and a positive school environment.

Thank you for considering this opportunity to get involved!

Summer is fast approaching and that often means figuring out how to entertain your special young ones. This week's feature offers suggestions that can be used this summer and all year long.

Teaming Together!

Each month, Manlio shares quotes that highlight an important character trait. We use the acronym SHARK to help our children navigate their behavior in various school environments, such as the playground, cafeteria, hallways, and restrooms. Additionally, our discussions often revolve around this acronym and extend beyond it. We encourage our children to talk with their parents about what’s happening at school. We understand that sometimes their stories may become more colorful, blending facts with some embellishments. All stories offer opportunities for young children to grow higher-ordered thinking and improved speaking skills, growing creativity and storytelling. The following article provides conversation starters for elementary students. While you may not need them, here are some suggestions you might not have tried yet.

May:

1 Grad Pictures (Kindergarten and 6th Grade)

2 Valley Days (9-1:00 pm- Mrs. Won-Jones' class)

2 CAASPP window closes (popsicles)

2 Shark Store/ Purple Passion Day!

5 Staff Appreciation Week

7 Minimum Day

7 Staff Appreciation Luncheon (minimum day) – 1:00

8 Field Day (9 am-11 am Kindergarten, Flores & 5th Grade)

8 Field Day (12 pm- 2:15 pm-2nd Grade & 4th Grade)

9 Field Day (9 am-11 am-6th Grade)

9 Field Day (12 pm-2 pm-1st Grade)

9 Field day (12:40-2:15 pm-3rd Grade)

9 Installation Dinner 5:30 pm

9 Purple Passion Day!

14 Staff Meeting

15 Book Exchange 2:30-4:00 pm

15 Kona Ice Truck 2:00-4:00 pm

16 Shark Store/ Purple Passion Day!

20 Choir Spring Concert: Assemblies at (K-3rd grade 8:45-9:30), (4th-6th Grade 9:45-10:30 AM), Family Performance 6 PM, Silva Cafeteria.

21 Minimum Day

21 Preschool Storytime (8:15-9:00 am in the library)

22 Senior Walk (9:30-10:30 am)

23 Silva Flag Salute & Purple Passion Day!

23 Honor Roll Trip (9:00-2:00 pm)

23 Million Word Donut Party 8:00 am

26 No School- Memorial Day

28 6th grade dance (4:30-6:30 pm)

29 6th grade promotion (9:00 am-Devlin, Daniel & Wright/1:30 pm-McCoy & Angeline)

30 Kindergarten promotion (8:30-9:15 am-Taylor, Dinsdale & Flores/9:30-10:15 pm Chesley & Jones)

30 Minimum Day- Last day of the school year 24-25 :)

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 your 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

You are invited to support this year’s National Night Out on August 5th, 2025, by volunteering to distribute new backpacks to Lodi students in need.

In collaboration with the Lodi Police Department, Love Lodi, Kiwanis, Rotary, and other local organizations, volunteers will assist during a two-hour shift at one of three park locations.

Please note: The National Night Out Backpack Drive is a community-led effort and not a Lodi Unified-sponsored event. It provides backpacks for students living in Lodi, Lockeford, and Woodbridge. Our Stockton-area school communities do not currently participate; however, we will keep those sites informed if future opportunities arise.

To volunteer, please click the link below to sign up:

https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/14Q4bWsqXIKs8-wmdIQ2pcu8QMsqieR9y60VuAGyNroo/edit?usp=sharing

Sign-ups are requested by May 9 to ensure we are fully prepared for the event.

This is a wonderful opportunity to serve and connect with the Lodi community — we look forward to your participation!

Lodi Unified School District Families:

This important update is being shared regarding smartphone use during school in 2025-2026.

Beginning next school year, students will be required to keep their smartphones turned off and stored in their backpacks during the regular school day. This practice, already in place at many of our elementary and middle schools, aligns with Lodi Unified School District’s Board Policy 5131:

Student Conduct.

This Board of Education approved change is designed to reduce distractions, support student mental health, minimize instances of cyberbullying and support student academic discourse throughout the school day. Research strongly supports limiting phone use during the school day, and similar policies are being adopted in schools across the state. In fact, California’s Assembly Bill 3216 will require school districts to adopt such policies by July 1, 2026. Please note that exceptions will be made for students with medical needs or accommodations outlined in their IEPs.

We understand that this may change how you communicate with your child during the day, even though they will be able to retrieve messages or return calls at the end of the regular school day.

Our school offices are always available to relay important messages, and students can use office phones if needed. In the event of an emergency, it's essential that students stay focused on staff instructions. First responders recommend limiting phone use to ensure safety and clear communication.

We’ll share more information as the school year approaches, but we appreciate your support in preparing your student for this shift. Please take a moment to discuss these expectations with your child.

Thank you for partnering with us to create a safe and focused learning environment

San Joaquin County Public Health Services asks that your school please share this letter to the parents and guardians of all children enrolled in your school to ensure all students do not miss any necessary school days this upcoming school year.

• 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 invites you to share your thoughts on the district’s Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP)! Your input is essential in shaping our priorities and ensuring our students receive the support they need.

Please take a moment to participate in our Thought Exchange by clicking the link below:

🔗 https://tejoin.com/scroll/308859188

Your feedback will help guide the development of our LCAP moving forward. Thank you for being a valued part of our community!

Use the link below or QR code to access Thought Exchange survey.

Communication from the San Joaquin County One School Program...May 2nd, 2025, will be the last day for referrals for the 2024–2025 school year. Any referrals received after May 2nd will be considered for Summer School enrollment.

Please note that exceptions will be made for foster youth, homeless students, elementary expulsions, and other special circumstances.

Please see the flyers below for our Summer Programs.

Student Registration Link: HTTPS://WWW.EZCHILDTRACK.COM/LODI/PARENT

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: MAY 19, 2025

For more information, see program flyer below:

English Flyer: Elementary Summer School 2025

Spanish Flyer: Escuela de Verano - 2025

Click on the link below for the flyer:

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1fJGPMS8kXzzJjghVrMVDuaO93FVNXmKr/view?usp=sharing

At the February 4 Board Meeting the following Board Policy revisions were approved.

Below are the final copies reflecting the revisions.

Policy: 4020 - Drug and Alcohol-Free Workplace

Policy: 4112.2 - Certification

Policy: 4113 - Assignment

Policy: 4115 - Evaluation/Supervision

Policy: 4119.21/4219.21/4319.21 - Professional Standards

Policy: 4136/4236/4336 - Non-District Activities

Please visit Board Policies Library to review all Policies, Rules, Exhibits, and Board Bylaws.

To view strikeout changes and additions to policies/rules/bylaws before the final version, please visit Lodi USD Electronic School Board, click on the agenda date it was revised.

Commit today by emailing vsutter@lodiusd.net

Please join PTA today. Volunteer time to help us in the classroom or the playground. Assist with fundraising. Help with campus care. We want your partnership! Please commit today.