{"id":191740,"date":"2025-09-19T17:46:29","date_gmt":"2025-09-20T00:46:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/ardenwood\/news\/dragon-newsletter-september-2025\/"},"modified":"2025-09-19T17:46:29","modified_gmt":"2025-09-20T00:46:29","slug":"dragon-newsletter-september-2025","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/ardenwood\/news\/dragon-newsletter-september-2025\/","title":{"rendered":"Dragon Newsletter &#8211; September 2025"},"content":{"rendered":"<div><div role=\"article\" aria-roledescription=\"email\" lang=\"en\" style=\"background:rgb(214, 214, 214);\" bgcolor=\"#E0E0E0\">\n      <!--[if gte mso 9]>\n      <v:background xmlns:v=\"urn:schemas-microsoft-com:vml\" fill=\"t\">\n        <v:fill type=\"tile\" color=\"#E0E0E0\"\/>\n      <\/v:background>\n      <![endif]-->\n      <table role=\"presentation\" style=\"width:100%;border:0;border-spacing:0;\">\n      <tbody>\n<tr>\n        <!--[if mso]>\n        <td align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#E0E0E0\">\n        <![endif]-->\n        <!--[if !mso]> <!---->\n        <td align=\"center\">\n        <!-- <![endif]-->\n        <!--[if mso]>\n          <table role=\"presentation\" align=\"center\" style=\"width:800px;\">\n          <tr>\n          <td style=\"padding:24px 0;\">\n        <![endif]-->\n          <div class=\"studio-editor-outer\" style=\"width:96%;max-width:800px;margin:24px auto;background-color:#ffffff;border-radius:8px;\">\n            <div class=\"nl-builder_blocks\"><div class=\"s_blocks_container\" style=\"margin:0px auto;box-shadow:rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.24) 0px 0px 3px 0px, rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.12) 0px 0px 10px 4px;border-radius:8px;overflow:hidden;padding-bottom:20px;background-color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-size:medium;\"><table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" align=\"center\" bgcolor=\"#ffffff\" style=\"margin:0px auto;width:100%;\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"padding:0px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\" style=\"background-color:rgb(23, 67, 142);transition:background-color 0.2s ease-in-out;\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><div class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"height:100px;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.filestackcontent.com\/auto_image\/quality=v:70\/resize=width:424,height:200\/qqj7l3WReaolbX426v6g\" alt=\"Ardie\" width=\"212\" style=\"display:inline-block;border-radius:4px;max-width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<h1 class=\"s_typography-display nl-builder_hero-text-title\" style='font-size:3em;line-height:1.2;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0.25px;font-family:\"Libre Baskerville\", Georgia, serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-align:center;word-break:break-word;'>DRAGON NEWS<\/h1>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pt-4\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-top:4px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2 nl-builder_hero-text-subtitle\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);font-family:\"Libre Baskerville\", Georgia, serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:center;word-break:break-word;'>Your monthly guide to school news and events<\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pt-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-top:24px;\"><div class=\"s_typography-overline\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:0.75em;line-height:1.4;letter-spacing:1.5px;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-transform:uppercase;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-align:center;'>September 1, 2025<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><table role=\"presentation\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"600\" class=\"s_button_component s_pt-12 s_pb-12 s_pl-24 s_pr-24\" align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:rgb(141, 27, 60);transition:background-color 0.2s ease-in-out;padding:12px 24px;\"><a class=\"s_typography-button nl-builder_button-link-text\" href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/ardenwood\/schedule-news\/calendar\/\" target=\"_blank\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;padding:0px;margin:0px;display:inline-block;width:100%;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration:none;'>School Calendar and Events<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><table role=\"presentation\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"600\" class=\"s_button_component s_pt-12 s_pb-12 s_pl-24 s_pr-24\" align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:rgb(141, 27, 60);transition:background-color 0.2s ease-in-out;padding:12px 24px;\"><a class=\"s_typography-button nl-builder_button-link-text\" href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/ardenwood\/schedule-news\/schedule\/\" target=\"_blank\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;padding:0px;margin:0px;display:inline-block;width:100%;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration:none;'>Bell Schedule<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column_container s_pl-12 s_pr-12\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px;\"><div class=\"two-col\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<!--[if mso]><table role=\"presentation\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><tr><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td style=\"width:30%;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><![endif]--><div class=\"column\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:30%;\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column s_pl-12 s_pr-12 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px 12px;\"><div class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"height:auto;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.filestackcontent.com\/auto_image\/quality=v:70\/resize=width:416,height:520\/0C5uc5opSI6Nt1lrIaxv\" alt=\"Principal's Photo\" width=\"208\" style=\"display:inline-block;border-radius:4px;background-color:rgb(242, 242, 242);max-width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<!--[if mso]><\/td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td style=\"width:70%;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><![endif]--><div class=\"column\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column s_pl-12 s_pr-12 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px 12px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Libre Baskerville\", Georgia, serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>A Message from Principal Mason<\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>\n<div>Dear Ardenwood Families,<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>Thanks for a wonderful start to the school year.\u00a0Dragons are learning school rules and doing a nice job settling into routines!<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>We appreciate your attendance at our Back to School Night!\u00a0If you have follow up questions or concerns, please feel free to email your student\u2019s teacher, the office team or myself.\u00a0We are here and happy to help!<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div><strong>September will be a busy month!\u00a0Here are some of our upcoming events:<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>9\/2 - Ardenwood PTA Meeting - Zoom<\/div>\n<div>9\/4 - Ardenwood PTA Dine-Out Fundraiser - Bombay Pizza<\/div>\n<div>9\/12 - Coffee with the Principal<\/div>\n<div>Ardenwood PTA and Mathnasium Present - Math Night<\/div>\n<div>9\/16 - Dragons\u2019 Picture Day<\/div>\n<div>9\/17 - Science Gurus Present - Science Olympiad Information Night - Grades 3 - 5<\/div>\n<div>9\/23 - School Site Council<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>Finally, we have one parent opening for our School Site Council.\u00a0If you are interested in serving, you\u00a0can learn more <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSf42nSSBwoJWXf5QfmTMRjXI3JFK3xhFTGt2_mVTfMMu8VGyw\/viewform?usp=dialog\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here.\u00a0<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<div>\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><strong>Have a great September, Be Safe, Respectful and Responsible\u2013Go Dragons!<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div><em>Mrs. Mason<\/em><\/div>\n<div><em>Principal<\/em><\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div><strong>Arrival\/Dismissal<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Thank you for using our drive through loops for drop offs and pick ups.\u00a0If you are escorting your student to campus, please say your goodbyes at the perimeter of the campus (unless you are volunteering).\u00a0Dismissal is structured to support families in easily and efficiently reconnecting with their students at the end of the school day. For your reference, <a href=\"https:\/\/email-link.parentsquare.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.fXnyRoRrYp-2BOes1zT5H-2F4svg7CiBpZljGkMAip0084EDMEVf0SKoPKTHbWcy2H0souGmhFtimbjeKcpv4YDnIrhqKvL-2B4A32fUS2eWaQE0L2PKCoK5hi2nkR1CFnznYGeXXH_sZOx5WRAqJKXKOE7bt3so070pdjg4iBWgIP-2BU2JSc2x18L-2BwLdcR2Hwe-2BTzvpvaPb5yLTqsaLSAVrU9y2lCKRVVbM5TyOfBVl3e7t6feUZ33vNu2rqH9Maff0iBxcEj67RX7afPnG7tIDHczXd04m2deKmKZCra17c-2B2xIsrTLv4qqN-2BtQw76nIGof4sc5D6C43izY8M33bKgal4Ov8oww-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a> is the school map which outlines the suggested pickup locations by grade level.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div><strong>Volunteers<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Thanks to all parents\/guardians for your support and volunteering in classrooms and throughout our campus.\u00a0Ardenwood welcomes any parents\/guardians\/caregivers to volunteer with us!\u00a0Please complete the annual clearance form <a href=\"https:\/\/email-link.parentsquare.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.GRtUL4A0KmqqG52D3lnYZxPwop8FxCSPeczdRK3j1gbwRz189hFTgQXhcUyqp9tcM4VnfCFnuApT2uuUCACpcROQfabo9Pn5Cr7q7kI7BP7hbF6gPuN1QPiWKjCX0yq89Ivd_sZOx5WRAqJKXKOE7bt3so070pdjg4iBWgIP-2BU2JSc2x18L-2BwLdcR2Hwe-2BTzvpvaPi2yPsNSMTvJbsSL1bIomb5uotIw4KVokT-2BmLJAXswF6p3EOBNPszZlGDf-2FJOukOf4jY-2FGSnyCS-2BzSA0X1sJUVKvJkSnvSg2YWiqKfB-2BOVNAUxVReGOQ8xK9s-2BdnjmIQsUBafQ7GAm8Z0VrTPTGqHfg-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>.<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div><strong>School Rules<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Check out Dragon Rules <a href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/ardenwood\/about\/policies\/ardenwood-behavior-rules\/\" target=\"_blank\">here<\/a> and review them with your student.\u00a0We appreciate your support!<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div><strong>Security Cameras<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>You may have read in a previous Superintendent Newsletter that some FUSD campuses will have surveillance cameras installed.\u00a0Ardenwood is one of the campuses and our installation is now complete.\u00a0You will likely notice cameras around various parts of the campus.\u00a0Please rest assured, these cameras are to protect our facilities but will not be inside any classrooms or buildings.\u00a0More information will be shared when the cameras are fully operational.\u00a0<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div><strong>QUESTIONS???<\/strong><\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>If you have questions, concerns or feedback, please feel free to reach out to your student\u2019s classroom teacher, our office team or myself. We are always here to support our students and families!<\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>Principal: Glynis Mason gmason@fusdk12.net Ext. 51400<\/li>\n<li>Office Assistant: Roberta Tiwanak rtiwanak@fusdk12.net Ext. 51411<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/email-link.parentsquare.com\/ls\/click?upn=u001.GRtUL4A0KmqqG52D3lnYZ77tD0-2Boyux7mPqMZeOdVtWQHXRusHCjWuoJYcONo9xtcyyR8RNhuQ1Hs-2BeYHAkPrXopfQZai7ArL-2BCXD3SeYxM-3DMeh4_sZOx5WRAqJKXKOE7bt3so070pdjg4iBWgIP-2BU2JSc2x18L-2BwLdcR2Hwe-2BTzvpvaPIwqoxhvliFT1KkPu9tTytwZr67-2BG79iR2vSm8xro6gVg9M-2BHfswpujhl6T1N-2BKCjhLAfG3K4FUWO9a-2BfIwap3XHA7sd1RdWvb6bY9cZWbqLAN9AciU7N1cSYc7MKvnELmMIJzbhNcKfI2CNsoa8BYg-3D-3D\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ardenwood Staff Directory 2025-2026<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div><strong>FOLLOW US ON SOCIAL MEDIA &amp; CHECK OUT THE HAPPINESS CALENDAR!<\/strong><\/div>\n<div>Follow us on Instagram <strong>@ardenwood_dragons<\/strong> and on Bluesky at<strong> @ardenwood-dragons.bsky.social. <\/strong>Check out the <a href=\"https:\/\/actionforhappiness.org\/sites\/default\/files\/Sep%202025.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong><em>Action for Happiness<\/em><\/strong><\/a> calendar--here's to Self-Care in September!<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<!--[if mso]><\/td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><\/tr><\/table><![endif]-->\n<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><div class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"height:auto;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.filestackcontent.com\/da7dHrUJQheNg3vAqMK9\" alt=\"August 2025 Photos\" width=\"500\" style=\"display:inline-block;border-radius:4px;background-color:rgb(242, 242, 242);max-width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"background:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);height:1px;width:100%;margin:0px;line-height:0;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><table role=\"presentation\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"600\" class=\"s_button_component s_pt-12 s_pb-12 s_pl-24 s_pr-24\" align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:rgb(141, 27, 60);transition:background-color 0.2s ease-in-out;padding:12px 24px;\"><a class=\"s_typography-button nl-builder_button-link-text\" href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/ardenwood\/about\/policies\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-family:proxima-nova, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;padding:0px;margin:0px;display:inline-block;width:100%;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration:none;\">School Policies and Procedures<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"background:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);height:1px;width:100%;margin:0px;line-height:0;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-12\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px 24px 12px;\"><h1 class=\"s_typography-header1 nl-builder_title-title\" style='font-size:2.25em;line-height:1.2;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0.25px;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Libre Baskerville\", Georgia, serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:right;'>Ardenwood PTA<\/h1><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column_container s_pl-12 s_pr-12\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-left:12px;padding-right:12px;\"><div class=\"two-col\" style=\"text-align:center;\">\n<!--[if mso]><table role=\"presentation\" width=\"100%\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\"><tr><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td style=\"width:30%;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><![endif]--><div class=\"column\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:30%;\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column s_pl-12 s_pr-12 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px 12px;\"><div class=\"nl-builder_email-image_container\" style=\"height:auto;text-align:center;position:relative;overflow:hidden;max-width:100%;\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/cdn.filestackcontent.com\/auto_image\/quality=v:70\/resize=width:416,height:510\/ThtfOMM5SMiYCXlfGLeB\" alt=\"Parents\" width=\"208\" style=\"display:inline-block;border-radius:4px;background-color:rgb(242, 242, 242);max-width:100%;height:auto;\"><\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<!--[if mso]><\/td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><td style=\"width:70%;\" align=\"center\" valign=\"top\"><![endif]--><div class=\"column\" style=\"display:inline-block;vertical-align:top;width:70%;\"><table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-column s_pl-12 s_pr-12 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px 12px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Libre Baskerville\", Georgia, serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>Announcements<\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>\n<div><strong>September PTA Events <\/strong><\/div>\n<div><br><\/div>\n<div>Thanks for a great start to the year! We hope to see you at one of our upcoming events:<\/div>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<strong>Tue, Sept 2, 7\u20138 PM<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/us02web.zoom.us\/j\/84966291819?pwd=saLsaWuQEEdYpKe65AvytfA27FsD2I.1\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">PTA Association Meeting (on Zoom)<\/a>: Open to all; however, only members may vote<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Thu, Sept 4 (all day)<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Dine-out Fundraiser at Bombay Pizza House.  Mention \"Ardenwood Fundraiser\" and 20% of proceeds will be donated to the PTA. Can\u2019t make it in person? Order online with code \"FUNDRAISER\"<\/li>\n<li>\n<strong>Fri, Sept 12, 5\u20137 PM<\/strong>\u00a0\u2013 Math Night (in partnership with Mathnasium). RSVP <a href=\"https:\/\/docs.google.com\/forms\/d\/e\/1FAIpQLSehIEFKEDWFwt0QAdQrqZuYgbAdoQmHTgzlNFvHK8ctN6meyA\/viewform\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">here<\/a>!<\/li>\n<li><br><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div>\u00a0More details and ways to get involved at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/bit.ly\/ardenwood-pta\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>bit.ly\/ardenwood-pta<\/strong><\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div>\n<!--[if mso]><\/td><![endif]--><!--[if mso]><\/tr><\/table><![endif]-->\n<\/div><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"background:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);height:1px;width:100%;margin:0px;line-height:0;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><table role=\"presentation\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"600\" class=\"s_button_component s_pt-12 s_pb-12 s_pl-24 s_pr-24\" align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:rgb(255, 249, 101);transition:background-color 0.2s ease-in-out;padding:12px 24px;\"><a class=\"s_typography-button nl-builder_button-link-text\" href=\"https:\/\/fusdcafes.org\/index.php?sid=2207091711494122&amp;page=menus\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-family:proxima-nova, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;padding:0px;margin:0px;display:inline-block;width:100%;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);text-decoration:none;\" rel=\"noopener\">Brunch &amp; Lunch Menus<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"background:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);height:1px;width:100%;margin:0px;line-height:0;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-12\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px 24px 12px;\"><h1 class=\"s_typography-header1 nl-builder_title-title\" style='font-size:2.25em;line-height:1.2;font-weight:700;font-style:normal;letter-spacing:0.25px;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Libre Baskerville\", Georgia, serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:center;'>School Reminders<\/h1><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Libre Baskerville\", Georgia, serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>Attendance Reminders<\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'><div>Consistent school attendance is important for students to be successful.<strong>\u00a0<\/strong>Make sure your student is at school on time, each and every day (unless they are ill). If you have questions about student absences or tardies, please contact us at ardenwoodoffice@fusdk12.net.  Thanks for your support!<\/div><\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\">\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_pb-8\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding-bottom:8px;\"><h2 class=\"s_typography-header2\" style='font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;font-style:normal;color:rgb(25, 25, 25);font-family:\"Libre Baskerville\", Georgia, serif;padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'>Support Your Child's Classroom with Easy Online Donations!<\/h2><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<div class=\"s_typography-body\" style='font-family:proxima-nova, \"Helvetica Neue\", Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:400;font-style:normal;color:rgb(102, 102, 102);padding:0px;margin:0px;text-align:left;direction:ltr;word-break:break-word;'><div>Classroom donations are available through <a href=\"https:\/\/www.myschoolbucks.com\/ver2\/stores\/catalog\/getproduct?requestAction=&amp;clientKey=ZZH4SQG0X4083VK&amp;productGroupKey=ZZIQS9CKCU0QP7S&amp;view=&amp;productKey=ZZIQDWPG7O0PH9C&amp;isStorePreview=\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><strong>MySchoolBucks<\/strong><\/a>! This convenient online platform allows you to contribute to your child's classroom and specify exactly where you'd like your donation to go. <\/div><\/div>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"background:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);height:1px;width:100%;margin:0px;line-height:0;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><table role=\"presentation\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" border=\"0\" align=\"center\"><tbody><tr><td width=\"600\" class=\"s_button_component s_pt-12 s_pb-12 s_pl-24 s_pr-24\" align=\"center\" valign=\"middle\" style=\"border-radius:8px;background-color:rgb(23, 67, 142);transition:background-color 0.2s ease-in-out;padding:12px 24px;\"><a class=\"s_typography-button nl-builder_button-link-text\" href=\"https:\/\/fremontunified.org\/ardenwood\/about\/staff-directory\/\" target=\"_blank\" style=\"font-family:proxima-nova, &quot;Helvetica Neue&quot;, Tahoma, sans-serif;font-size:1.5em;line-height:1.4;font-weight:600;padding:0px;margin:0px;display:inline-block;width:100%;color:rgb(255, 255, 255);text-decoration:none;\">Contact Us<\/a><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<table border=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" width=\"100%\" role=\"presentation\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"s_padding-container s_pl-24 s_pr-24 s_pt-24 s_pb-24\" width=\"100%\" style=\"padding:24px;\"><table role=\"presentation\" border=\"0\" width=\"100%\" cellpadding=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\"><tbody><tr><td style=\"background:none;border-bottom:1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204);height:1px;width:100%;margin:0px;line-height:0;\">\u00a0<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\n<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/div><\/div>\n          <\/div>\n        <!--[if mso]>\n          <\/td>\n          <\/tr>\n          <\/table>\n        <![endif]-->\n        <\/td>\n      <\/tr>\n    <\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n  <\/div><\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>DRAGON NEWS Your monthly guide to school news and events September 1, 2025 School Calendar and Events Bell Schedule A Message from Principal Mason Dear Ardenwood Families, Thanks for a wonderful start to the school year.\u00a0Dragons are learning school rules and doing a nice job settling into routines! 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