CSD schools are participating in National Red Ribbon week with spirit days, art contests and giveaways. Be Happy, Be Brave, Be Drug Free!
Good morning CSD Families--please read the attached communication from Superintendent Libutti. https://5il.co/mh0w
Join us in celebrating Red Ribbon Week by participating in our PTA sponsored dress days!
Here's your chance to Get To Know....Mrs. Ceniceros! Click on the link below to find out a little about someone who teaches our littlest learners.
https://youtu.be/BucgmZwIT0k
Doña will be celebrating Red Ribbon Week and Antibullying Week October 26th through October 30th. Thanks to the PTA for organizing some fun dress days along with great reminder slogans. Start making plans for what you will wear next week to show your support!
One of our 2nd graders wrote and illustrated a book entitled "Elayne and the Mythical Fox, Book 1" and read it aloud to her class during their zoom library time. She is already starting Book 2! Thanks Elayne!
"Special Agent" Renna reminds us of good hygiene habits to help keep everyone healthy this fall and winter.
https://youtu.be/--zekZAI_J0
Drive-Through Picture Day is underway! If you did not get your picture taken today, please stop by tomorrow between 2:00 and 5:00 p.m. Please see below for more details.
Studio 1 will be conducting a Social Distancing Picture Day at your school on October 13th and 14th. Please dress your child accordingly as this photo will be used to create a wonderful picture package and to create your student identification card. Please click on the link below to access our online store to order this year’s school photos:
https://shopstudio1.com/2020-fall-orders/schools/doa-merced-elementary-school-2020-fall-order/
Please reach out to a Studio 1 representative at our text line at (413) 287-1234 if you have any questions.
Have fun meeting Mr. Visk, a 2nd - 4th grade teacher at Doña Merced, in our Get to Know series! Click on the link below.
https://youtu.be/DhjxQJ6lfQM
Student can now check out books from the library!!
See the attached flyer for all the details for putting books on hold by Sunday and having them available for pick up the following Wednesday.
Here's the link to Destiny Discover with a list of all available titles:
https://search.follettsoftware.com/metasearch/ui/47412
Please email our librarian, Ms. Beckie, if you have any questions or wish to RENEW your books.
rwallace@csd.k12.ca.us
Here are some quick reminders for children regarding internet safety: https://www.commonsensemedia.org/videos/5-internet-safety-tips-for-kids. For more helpful resources for families, visit https://www.commonsense.org/education/toolkit/family-engagement-resources
CSUSB is offering a free webinar on October 10th for parents to support with distance learning. There are 2 sessions based on student's age group. Click on the link for more information: https://5il.co/ltdy
Mrs. Keenan is Doña's Intervention Coordinator. Among the many things she does around the school is work with smaller groups of struggling students and coordinating the efforts of the other staff who do the same thing. She is also our school's technology lead, oversees all of our textbook needs, coordinates the SST process and serves in the administrator position during IEP meetings. We are grateful to have such a talented and flexible person on staff. Click on the following link for her Get to Know the Staff video. https://youtu.be/wZhEDyuBg5E
Many families are experiencing increased stress as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic. See attached flier for strategies on managing stress for caregivers and kids. https://5il.co/lq4p
Each week our students are introduced to one of our amazing staff members. Click on the link below to view our Get to Know the Staff video by Mrs. Lopez!
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=usxtJP0HZ2c
Attention parents of preschool-aged children: Enrollment opportunity for a new state preschool program for eligible families. Enrollment information is also available on district and school websites under "Parent Resources." https://5il.co/lpd4
You have no idea what a positive impact a kind word, card or picture can have on a teacher who is giving his/her all, day after day. Thanks to the sweet students who brightened a Doña teacher's day today!
Did you know there is a painted rock garden in the front of our school? Just to the left of the driveway entrance several people have placed rocks that they have painted for others to enjoy. Thanks to kindergarten student, Stevie, for adding two more cute rocks to the collection! Feel free to create and add your own!
In addition to our recent 2020 National Blue Ribbon School, we are proud to have 5 ERP Honor Roll awards, which recognizes high-performing schools and districts: https://dataportal.edresults.org/Metrics/HonorRoll
Renna shares some tips for keeping a positive perspective during distance learning: https://youtu.be/dEpkxm3aV7E
