I am looking forward to welcoming new and returning families in a few weeks! Please be sure to check your email (and Spam Folder) for important information from FUSD and from Durham!
I am currently trying to check off all of the things that need to get done before we welcome students back to school on TUESDAY, August 12th.
Dates to Remember!
7/23/2025: Start to check email for MAZE window dates. You need to complete this information before the start of the school year.
8/4/2025: Office opens to the public. Hours: 8:00-3:00, M, T, Th, F. This year, the office will close on Wednesdays at 3:00.
8/8/2025: TK Meet & Greet, 10:00 in MUR, 11:00 in Classrooms. Please arrive by 10:15 in the MUR.
8/8/2025: K Meet & Greet, 9:30-10:00 in the MUR, 10:30-11:00 in Classrooms.
Durham is looking for 4-5 new School Site Council (SSC) members to serve a two-year term. SSC is the school's governing body that reviews and approves the school Comprehensive School Safety Plan (CSSP) and the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA). SSC member provide input and feedback on how our LCAP (Local Control and Accountability Plan) funds should be spent and ares for improvement.
We need to fill two Permanent Committee Member seats to be in compliance with our SSC Bylaws and need 2-3 Alternate Committee Members.
If you would like to be part of this amazing team of parents and staff, please complete this SSC Interest form no later than August 22, 2025. Meetings are typically the 4th Tuesday of the month and are held from 3:20-4:20.
Family Picnic Days are Back!
Our first annual Family Picnic Days were a huge success! We are pleased to bring them back for TWICE the fun this year! Please put the dates on your calendar, register to attend by clicking here, ask your boss for an extended lunch break, and come enjoy time with your child. No older or younger siblings will be allowed at the picnic.
Week of 9/15-9/19:
9/15: 3rd (11:20-12:15)
9/16: K & 4th (K - 11:00-11:40, 4th - 11:40-12:20)
9/17: 5th (11:40-12:20)
9/18: 1st (11:20-12:15)
9/19: 2nd: (11:20-12:15)
NEW: Kinder Camp Days
This year, our K team will be implementing a more developmentally appropriate approach to the Kindergarten year by starting the year off with "Kinder Camp"! The first 18 days of school for K students will be from 8:20-11:40 daily. During this time, students will engage in summer camp-like activities and games lead by each of the K teachers. Students will be assigned to a K teacher for the first day of school. This teacher will be their Kinder Camp Leader. At the end of the 18 days, official class rosters will be created with a balanced group of students who will then be assigned to their homeroom teacher for the rest of the school year. More information will be shared at the K Meet & Greet on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 9:30.
TK Meet & Greet
Come join us to learn more about what to expect for your child's first day of TK! We will talk about safety, class expectations, and pick up and drop off procedures. You will get to visit your child's classroom and see the playground/snack area. We look forward to seeing you on Friday, August 8, 2025 at 10:00!
PLEASE DO NOT SEND GLASS TO SCHOOL
Just a friendly reminder that glass containers are not permitted for students. These break and create dangerous situations for students and staff on campus. Plastic and metal containers only.
Upcoming PTA Events
Meetings & Events
Welcome to the 2025–2026 PTA Year!! We're excited to introduce our 2025–2026 PTA Executive Board:
Principal : Jamie Shimomura
President – Devi Gireesh
Executive VP – Jennifer Nelson
Secretary – Bella Cui
Treasurer – Shaza Khan
Hospitality Chair– Silvia Curioni
Historian – Mikey Yushi
VP of Membership – David Hu
Parliamentarian – Archana Verma
Teacher representatives: TBD
We still have a few open positions:
Auditor
Reflections Chair
Social media Chair
If you're interested, please reach out — we’d love to have you on board!
JOIN US FOR THE FIRST PTA ASSOCIATION MEETING OF THE YEAR: Tuesday, September 9 2025, 6:00-7:30, Library
Important Information:
Association Meetings are held on the 1st Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM
