{"id":190899,"date":"2024-04-25T05:39:51","date_gmt":"2024-04-25T12:39:51","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/ardenwood\/news\/weekly-updates-reminders-april-22nd\/"},"modified":"2024-04-30T15:01:43","modified_gmt":"2024-04-30T22:01:43","slug":"weekly-updates-reminders-april-22nd","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/ardenwood\/news\/weekly-updates-reminders-april-22nd\/","title":{"rendered":"<div>Weekly Updates &#038; Reminders &#8211; April 22nd<\/div>"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:8pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 15pt 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Dear Ardenwood Families,<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.4;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the beautiful weather. \u00a0Thanks to all who joined us last week for Open House. \u00a0Hundreds of Dragon families visited campus, viewed student work, engaged with teachers and shopped at the book fair. \u00a0We appreciate all your support!<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\">\r\n<li style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\"><p style=\"line-height:2.4;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\"><strong>It&#8217;s\u00a0<\/strong><\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Diversity Week<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u2013Dragons will celebrate the richness of our diverse school community. \u00a0Our amazing school counselor, Ms. Hansen-Judd, has a number of great activities planned for this week. \u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\"><p style=\"line-height:2.4;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">April is Earth month\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">and we continue to celebrate our planet. \u00a0Tomorrow (4\/22) is our school-wide spirit day\u2013-<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Dragons, please wear blue and green to celebrate the third rock from the sun! \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Our kindergartners will also celebrate on\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Wednesday, April 24th\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">by wearing earth colors! \u00a0<\/span><\/p><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\"><p style=\"line-height:2.4;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Ardenwood Student Council is working to increase college awareness&#8211;it&#8217;s never too early! \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Wednesday, May 1st is National College Decision Day<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0and we will align with this date for\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Ardenwood College Awareness Day<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">. \u00a0Students in grades 4 and 5 are highly encouraged to participate by wearing college gear (t-shirts, sweatshirts, jackets, etc.) on this date. \u00a0Grades TK-3 are also invited to join us. \u00a0Intermediate students\u2013need a t-shirt for this event? \u00a0Please see your student council rep or Ms. Mason. \u00a0Thanks for your support!<\/span><\/p><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:16.5pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Calendar of Upcoming Events<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">April 22nd\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Student Council All School Spirit Day &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Wear Blue or Green &amp; support the Earth!<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">April 23rd<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">School Safety Drill<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">SSC\/ELAC Meeting, 5:00 pm, Ardenwood School Library<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">April 24th<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Kindergarten Spirit Day &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Wear Blue or Green and support our planet!<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Dragon Dollar Drawing<\/span><\/p><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Administrative Professionals Day<\/span><br><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Thornton Middle School Transition Meeting &#8211; More information may be found\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1t89hvXycieGMYMjNY0EQAbjO1YjxYkgx\/view?usp=sharing\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#1155cc;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\">here<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">.<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">April 26th<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Spring Fair, 5-7 pm<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;margin-right:42pt;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">April is Arab American Heritage Month &amp; Earth Month!<\/span><\/p><br><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:16.5pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Important FUSD Information &amp; Links<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:1.5;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/about\/instructional-services\/student-support-services\/enrollment-registration\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:rgb(44, 130, 201);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\">Enrollment 2024-2025<\/span><\/a><\/p><p style=\"line-height:1.5;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"color:rgb(44, 130, 201);\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/about\/instructional-services\/student-support-services\/health-services-overview\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\">Health Guidelines: \u00a0When to Keep Your Dragon Home from School<\/span><\/a><\/span><\/p><div style=\"line-height:1.5;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:rgb(44, 130, 201);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/students-community\/connections\/jointheconversation\/\">Strengthening Fremont Schools: A Community Conversation<\/a><\/span><\/div><div style=\"line-height:1.5;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:rgb(44, 130, 201);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/news\/2024-04-22-regulating-emotions-at-home\/\">April 22: Regulating Emotions at Home &#8211; Virtual Workshop<\/a><\/span><\/div><div style=\"line-height:1.5;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:rgb(44, 130, 201);background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/news\/2024-ohlone-for-kids-teens-opportunity\/\">2024 Ohlone for Kids &amp; Teens Opportunity<\/a><\/span><\/div><br><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:16.5pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">From Our Ardenwood PTA<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Spring Festival &#8211; Friday, April 26th, 5-7pm<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Check your Dragon Folder for a green FREE ice cream voucher, redeemable for a<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/mistersoftee.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\">Mister Softee<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">or\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/loards.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\">Loard\u2019s Ice Cream<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0at the Spring Festival! \u00a0Kindly<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSfdTTiYb3ra5OefqI09qUGRVZn5cdXVPwU22e5oq2ngRASujg\/viewform?usp=send_form\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\">RSVP by Monday, 4\/22<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0to help us plan for the expected turnout. \u00a0 Additional ice cream tickets and food will also be available for purchase. \u00a0Food trucks\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/thewaffleroost.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\">Waffle Roost<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">,\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.yeeshaansgrubb.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\">Yeeshaan\u2019s Grubb<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">,\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">and\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/rincondelcielotaqueria.com\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\">Rincon del Cielo Taqueria<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">will also join us! \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Admission is free and this event is open to the community, so invite your friends, family and neighbors! \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0Visit this<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/160k4o_RQvKzQWBFpZxKCmLjKTil_dcWI\/view?usp=sharing\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\">link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:#ffffff;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0for more information!<\/span><\/p><br><p style=\"line-height:1.7999999999999998;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Showcase of Stars &#8211; Talent Show &#8211; Thursday, May 2nd<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Don&#8217;t miss the Ardenwood Talent Show on May 2nd! \u00a0Our Dragons are ready to dazzle you with their talents. \u00a0\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:italic;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Families of student participants are invited to join us for the show:<\/span><\/p><ul style=\"margin-top:0;margin-bottom:0;\">\r\n<li style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\"><p style=\"line-height:1.7999999999999998;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:6pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">8:30 &#8211; 9:30 am &#8211; Primary<\/span><\/p><\/li>\r\n<li style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\"><p style=\"line-height:1.7999999999999998;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:12pt;\" role=\"presentation\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">9:40 &#8211; 10:40 am &#8211; Intermediate<\/span><\/p><\/li>\r\n<\/ul><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">PTA Associated Mtg. &#8211; Tuesday, May 7th, 7pm on Zoom &#8211; 2024-25 PTA Election<\/span><\/p><br><p style=\"line-height:2.4;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">May 6th &#8211; 10th &#8211; Teacher Appreciation Week<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">&#8211; Teacher Appreciation Week is coming up, and we have a wonderful opportunity to show our gratitude to the dedicated educators at our school. \u00a0Please\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.signupgenius.com\/go\/5080A4FA9AB2BA1F85-48976840-2024#\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\">sign up<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0if you would like to contribute snacks or drinks throughout the week of\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">May 6th &#8211; 10th<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">. Thank you for helping us pamper the Ardenwood staff and making this Teacher Appreciation Week extra special for them.<\/span><\/p><br><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;padding:0pt 0pt 15pt 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Help Your Class Win<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u2014<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Every PTA Membership Counts<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">The PTA Membership Drive is in full swing until May 17th! \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">With just a $10 membership fee, your class could win and choose their own prize\u2014extra art supplies, science gear, lunch with a favorite teacher, or an exclusive behind-the-scenes day with Ms. Mason\u2013you decide! \u00a0All memberships\u2014including those who joined before the contest\u2014count towards your class total, so head to the\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/ardenwoodpta.membershiptoolkit.com\/home\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\">PTA website<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0to sign up now! \u00a0Visit this\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/drive.google.com\/file\/d\/1lBOmnb3r-qep0WQBvFUUrzD3m5q10Eoy\/view?usp=sharing\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\">link<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">for more information!<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:16.5pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">School Reminders\u00a0<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">START OF THE SCHOOL DAY<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#414141;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0&#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#414141;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">If your student arrives at school before 8:14 am, please remain with them until the 8:14 am bell rings and then they may proceed to the playground (students only, no parents or guardians should come onto campus).\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#414141;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0An exception for students who come to school and eat breakfast&#8211;they may enter campus at 8:05 am but must head straight to the MPR. They should eat breakfast, dispose of their trash and remain in the MPR until 8:14 am. \u00a0At that time, students may proceed to the playground where staff is supervising until the 8:24 am bell. \u00a0 When the bell rings, students should walk to their line up location. \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#414141;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">For your review, here again is our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/ardenwood\/about\/policies\/rainy-day-procedure\/\" style=\"text-decoration:none;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:underline;vertical-align:baseline;\">Rainy Day Procedure<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">.<\/span><\/p><br><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">DROP OFFS<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#1e2124;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#1e2124;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">&#8211; Teachers and staff are focused on supporting our 600+ Dragons each and every day.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#1e2124;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0Consequently,<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#1e2124;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#1e2124;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">we ask that you refrain from dropping off lunches, water bottles and other items for delivery to students.\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#1e2124;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0 A reminder\u2013all Dragons have access to free breakfast and lunch as well as water fountains here on campus\u2013we recently had a new water bottle filling station installed! \u00a0If your child forgets their homework, please have them check-in with their teacher regarding late submission. \u00a0Of course, if you need to drop off eyeglasses or any type of medication for your student, please let us know as we will certainly make exceptions for these items. \u00a0Please support our Dragons in following our Ardenwood school rule of being responsible. \u00a0<\/span><\/p><br><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#0000ff;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">TRAFFIC SAFETY<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0 &#8211;\u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Thanks to all families who have helped us increase safety on campus by focusing on traffic rules.<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">\u00a0 Local authorities continue to visit our campus regularly to support us in this area and in some cases, they issue traffic citations. \u00a0<\/span><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#000000;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Please follow traffic safety rules and comply with regulations. \u00a0<\/span><\/p><br><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:0pt;margin-bottom:0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Have a great week and Go Dragons!<\/span><\/p><p style=\"line-height:2.16;background-color:#ffffff;margin-top:8pt;margin-bottom:15pt;padding:0pt 0pt 15pt 0pt;\"><span style=\"font-size:12pt;color:#222222;background-color:transparent;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;text-decoration:none;vertical-align:baseline;\">Glynis Mason, Principal<\/span><\/p><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Dear Ardenwood Families,Hope you had a great weekend and enjoyed the beautiful weather. \u00a0Thanks to all who joined us last week for Open House. \u00a0Hundreds of Dragon families visited campus, viewed student work, engaged with teachers and shopped at the book fair. \u00a0We appreciate all your support! 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