Family newsletter – Smiling staff; safety webinar; new website and more!

In today's newsletter: 

• YOU made a difference for teachers last week
• Family Safety Webinar May 29
• New website coming July 1
• Kindergarten registration 
• Next year's calendar??

THANK YOU!
YOU made a difference for teachers last week 

We received nearly 1,800 messages for certificated staff last week from families, staff and (best yet) students! The messages were printed on district-created postcards (pictured) and delivered to schools on Thursday. Some were funny and others heartfelt, but all helped teachers of many different kinds feel appreciated. 

If you submitted a message to a staff member, thank you so much for taking the time!
FAMILY SAFETY WEBINAR
Save the date - May 29, 6 p.m.
 
Can you spot a scam before it's too late? Can your children? Each year, many people fall victim to fraudulent calls, emails, social media posts, and more. The number and types of scams have increased over the years and it is important to know how to protect yourself from them as well as your children, especially if they have access to the Internet, social media, etc. Join Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency representative Alexander Salazar and district leaders to gain tips on how you and your family can protect yourselves from online risks. Watch for the Zoom link coming soon! 


NEW WEBSITE COMING JULY 1

The district's current website vendor was acquired by another company about a year ago. Faced with a choice to upgrade to the new company's website platform or select a new one, the district selected ParentSquare's website called SmartSites. We have been gathering feedback from students, families and staff in the creation of the new website, and are working to build the new site with consistency and accessibility and in mind. The new website will launch July 1 and we are confident it will be a better user experience for all. Watch for more updates next month!

REGISTER FOR KINDERGARTEN TODAY!

Do you or someone you know have a child who will turn 5 by Aug. 31? If so, it’s time to register for kindergarten. 

Kindergarten registration has begun, and can be done online from the kindergarten registration webpage or in-person at any elementary school office in our district between the hours of 9 a.m. and 3 p.m. Translated materials are available.
CALENDAR UPDATES
Next year's calendar is part of staff negotiations and is not yet available. We'll let families know as soon as it is complete, which may not be until this summer.

A few upcoming dates you may want to have on your calendar:

• May 12 - Mother's Day
• May 27 - Memorial Day, schools and district office closed
• May 28 - School board meeting, 6 p.m. at District Office 
• June 11 - School board meeting, 6 p.m. at District Office
• June 19 - Juneteenth, schools and district office closed
• June 24 - Last day of school