Dragon Dispatch
August 7, 2024
Important Upcoming Dates
Monday, August 19, 5:00pm-7:00pm
Open House
Wednesday, August 21
No School – Professional Learning Day
Wednesday, August 28, 3:00pm
Parent Teacher Group Meeting
Monday, September 2
No School – Labor Day
Wednesday-Friday, September 18-20
Conferences (Half Day Release All 3 Days)
Wednesday, September 25, 3:00pm
Parent Teacher Group Meeting
Open House on Monday, August 19
We hope all families will join us for Open House on August 19 from 5:00 to 7:00 pm. You’ll have the opportunity to meet your student’s teachers and see their classrooms as well as to learn more about our Title I program and plans for the year. See you there!
Beginning of Year Messages from Dr. Celaya
Attached is the beginning of year letter from Dr. Celaya as well as a safety memo, both of which were emailed to families over the summer. They are attached again here for those who did not receive them previously.
Student Cell Phones
Students in Kindergarten through 5th grade may not have cell phones out or on at any time during the school day. Students in middle school may only have cell phones out or on before school or during their lunch period (12:55-1:30).
Students will not be able to check or respond to texts or calls during their class time. Please support us in creating a focused learning environment by only texting students after dismissal (2:45 for elementary students, 3:30 for middle school) or during lunch for middle schoolers (or by making clear to them that they should only respond during those times). Thank you for your understanding and support.
Parent Teacher Group Meetings
We welcome all families to participate in Parent Teacher Group Meetings. They are held on the last Wednesday of the month at 3:00 pm, in person and via Zoom.
Strengthening Families Program
The Pima County Health Department is sponsoring the Strengthening Families Program. This free educational opportunity for parents and children will address effective listening and communication, goal setting, reducing family conflict, stress management, dealing with peer pressure, and encouraging good behavior. Sessions will take place on Tuesdays and Thursdays from August 20 through October 29 on Zoom. Interested families should register by August 13 or email the program for more information. The flyer is attached.
No School on Wednesday, August 21
There is no school on Wednesday, August 21 for a staff professional development day.
Our Mission:
Drachman Montessori K-8 Magnet nurtures the whole child, helps students discover their cosmic task and role as citizens of the world, and guides students to achieve individual excellence.