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DRAGON NEWS
Your monthly guide to school news and events
August 1, 2024
School Calendar and Events
NEW Bell Schedule
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A message from Principal Mason

Dear Ardenwood Families,

I hope you had a restful, relaxing and rejuvenating summer break! The first day of school is quickly approaching and I look forward to seeing everyone on Wednesday, August 14, 2024. Please make sure to
review the important “Back to School” information shared below. And always remember our Ardenwood School Rules – Be Safe, Be Respectful and Be Responsible. See you soon!

Glynis Mason
Principal

ONLINE MAZE DAYS
By now, you should have completed the Online MAZE Day forms and updated your child’s emergency contact information. If not, please visit the AERIES parent portal which may be found here

CAMPUS ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE REMINDERS
Morning supervision of students by Ardenwood staff begins 10 minutes before the start of school, so please plan accordingly for drop off. 
  • Families are encouraged to use our two drive through loops for student drop off and pick up:
  • Please pull all the way forward in the loop;
  • For pedestrian safety, cones will block the left-hand lane of the loop during drop-off and pick-up;
  • Drivers, please do not go around other vehicles while in the loop;
  • Loading zones are not for parking; Stay with your vehicle!
  • Children should exit vehicles on the curb-side;
  • Be extra careful near crosswalks—Cars must yield to pedestrians;
  • Parking lot stalls are for staff use only; 
  • Feel free to park on the street and walk your student to campus;
For the first three days of school only (8/14, 8/15, 8/16), parents/caregivers will be allowed to accompany their child to the classroom’s line up spot (grades 1-5) or escort them to their classroom door (grades TK/K). Parents/Caregivers will not be allowed to enter classrooms and must exit campus by 8:30 am. For campus safety, beginning on Monday, August 19th, only staff members and students will be allowed on campus. 
CNS
BRUNCH and LUNCH TIME NEWS!
Beginning this school year, Ardenwood will no longer serve breakfast, but instead be shifting to brunch.  This meal will be available to students in all grades during their first recess. The change will expand the number of students who have access to the meal.   Both brunch and lunch are FREE to all students.
Brunch & Lunch Menus
School Supplies Checklist
SAVE THE DATE: VIRTUAL PARENT WORKSHOP!
Families of TK, Kindergarten, and Grades 1-3 students, mark your calendars for August 20th!
Our esteemed school counselor, Mrs. Ferguson (formerly knows as Ms. H), will be hosting a valuable virtual Parent Workshop on August 20th. Please check our school-wide calendar above for the scheduled time and event details.
 
Ardenwood PTA
Parents
JOIN ARDENWOOD PTA NOW!
The Ardenwood Elementary Parent Teacher Association (PTA) is a non-profit, all-volunteer association established to benefit all students at Ardenwood Elementary School. We promote involvement and inclusiveness for all families, close working relationships with teachers and staff to offer our students quality education in a nurturing environment. It is primarily run by parents just like you who have busy lives but want the best for their kids!
 
School Reminders
First Day of School Attendance
All students are expected to be in attendance on the first day of school or risk being dropped from enrollment. Parents must notify the school that their child is absent in order to keep their enrollment at FUSD. Enrollment will not be held for students on extended vacations or other optional activities, whether or not the school is notified.
Support Your Child's Classroom with Easy Online Donations!
Classroom donations are available through MySchoolBucks! This convenient online platform allows you to contribute to your child's classroom and specify exactly where you'd like your donation to go.
 
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