Campus Updates & Reminders:
We have not received many Intent to Return forms for next year. As a reminder, this needs to be completed for ALL students grades TK through 5th. Response to this intent to return is a vital part of our staffing planning and class planning for next school year. Please log into your parent portal to complete it today. You can access your portal at https://parentportal.djusd.net. Click on “Annual Registration” in the top right corner to complete the process.
A message from the library: January can be a cold month. Luckily, it is also a great time to stay inside with a nice mug of hot chocolate and read a good book. Celebrate National Hot Chocolate Day on January 31st by using this hot chocolate mix and curl up with a book. Post a picture here of you reading with your hot chocolate!
PTO Message:
Hercules! school play performance this Saturday at 11am, Korematsu MPR. Our students have been working hard all week to learn their lines and songs. No cost to attend, open to the public.
Social Justice Corner:
February is Black History Month! The first social justice hero we are learning about this month is Shirley Chisholm:
- Born November 30, 1924 in Brooklyn, NY
- Earned degrees in sociology and education
- Worked as expert in child welfare
- Served as US Representative (1968-1983)
- Worked for women’s rights and minority voters
- Founded Congressional Black Caucus and National Women’s Political Caucus
- First African-American woman to run for president; blocked from debates
- Awarded Presidential Medal of Freedom and added to the National Women’s Hall of Fame
Important Dates:
January 31st: Hercules by Missoula Theater (11:00; MPR)
February 4th: Speak Up Assembly (Black History Month)
February 4th: School Site Council (3:30; Teams)
February 6th: 100th Day of School!
February 13th: Intent to Return/ Annual Registration Due