2024/2025 Parent Welcome Letter
Welcome Back to Grand Oaks Elementary School!
Dear Gator Students, Families, and Community Members,
We are delighted to welcome you to the 2024-2025 school year! We hope you had a relaxing and enjoyable summer break and are ready for an exciting year of learning and growth. Tentative classroom placements will be mailed home to families the first week of August. You can view class placement on Parent Portal after August 4th.
Our Commitment: At Grand Oaks Elementary, we are dedicated to providing a safe, nurturing, and engaging environment where every child can thrive. Our goal is to foster a love of learning, cultivate curiosity, and support each student in achieving their fullest potential.
What's New:
Talking Points: This will be our new communication tool for families. The program will translate into multiple languages and you will be able to contact staff members with questions.
Playground Repainted: Playground has been updated this summer.
Morning Activities: Working on two opportunities in the morning. Morning stretch - 2 days a week and Jiu-Jitsu classes in the morning two days a week (exact day and times TBD).
Fall Play-The Lion King: This will be an opportunity for students in grades 3-5.
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Sign ups
(Click here to register
for the show & to
join Talking Points Group)
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Parent Meeting/
Script pick-up
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Auditions Prep |
Audition/
Callbacks
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Tech Week |
Show dates |
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August 1st-10th
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August 15th
6pm in H4
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August 19 & 20th
3:30-4:30pm
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August 21st &
August 23rd
Both 3:30-5pm
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Nov. 11-
Nov 14
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Nov. 15-17th
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**Rehearsals: Monday, Thursdays, and Fridays 7:30-8:30 am.
Spring Play-The Granny Awards: This will be an opportunity for students in TK-2 with the help of some 3-5 students. Sign ups will be in November.
Monthly Coffee Chat with the Principal - Save the date for our first coffee chat with the principal on October 3rd at 9:00am
Key Dates to Remember:
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Meet and Greet: Wednesday, August 14th - 4:30pm-6:00pm
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First Day of School: Thursday, August 15th - Breakfast starts at 8:20
TK-5th Grade(M, T, W, F)TK-5th Grade(Thursday)SDCKindergartenBlended Preschool(Tuesday-Friday)Start Time 8:55 am 8:55 am 8:55 am AM Class 8:55 amPM Class 12:35 pmDismissal 3:30 pm 2:15 pm 12:55 pm AM Class 11:50 amPM Class 3:30 pm
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Back to School Night: August 28th from 5:30-6:00 MP Room for all families.
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Session 1 (in classrooms): 6:00-6:30
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Session 2 (in classrooms): 6:30-7:00
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Parent-Teacher Conferences: November 18th-November 21st
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This week will be minimum days for TK-5 Students. Students will be dismissed at 11:55.
Meet Our New Staff:
We are pleased to welcome new members to our team who bring fresh perspectives and expertise:
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Aleshia Kelly, 4th grade - My name is Aleshia Kelly and I will be teaching 4th grade this year at Grand Oaks. I have lived in Sacramento my whole life with my mom, dad, and brother. I enjoy spending time with my friends and family, going to the movies, eating sushi and enjoying a cold drink from Dutch Brothers. I have always had a passion for teaching growing up and I am excited to start my own teaching journey here at Grand Oaks. Growing up, many of my hobbies included cheerleading, being a part of student government which gave me the drive to take on roles as a leader as I entered the field of education. I have had many jobs in my lifetime, which includes Aeropostale, KinderCare, Sketchers and Bath and Body works. These jobs have helped build my strengths in communication and leadership which is very vital in the field of education. I am excited to get to know the rest of the staff, students, and families at Grand Oaks and to have a great year of learning new things and working towards becoming a great teacher.
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Holly Myers, .5 Resource Teacher Hello all! I am Mrs. Myers and am so excited to be part of San Juan Unified School District. I have been teaching for 14 years, both in general education and special education. I have taught in Sacramento, California, Las Vegas, Nevada, and Denver, Colorado! My favorite spot is Sacramento! I am married to a USMC veteran, have three daughters, and two crazy dogs. In my spare time, I can be found by the river in my kayak, out camping, or working on a puzzle with my family.
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Jessica Sutton, Attendance Clerk Empowering young minds has always been my passion. Witnessing their triumphs and progress brings me immense joy, and collaborating with like minded professionals in an educational setting has been a dream realized. I am excited to continue this meaningful work in a different setting and looking forward to the 2024-2025 school year. Let’s GO Gators!
Get Involved: We value the strong partnership between home and school and encourage families to get involved in various ways:
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Join the PTA: Support school activities and connect with other parents.
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Volunteer: Assist in classrooms, during events, or with school projects.
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Assist with our school play(s): We are in need of handy guardians to help with set creation and supervision of students during tech week and during the performances.
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Stay Informed: Visit our website regularly, read our newsletters, and follow us on social media for the latest updates and news.
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School Site Council This council is comprised of parents, community members, classified staff, certificates staff and the principal. The council votes on school budget, reviews current budget and instructional supports for students to monitor student achievement and student needs.
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Contact Us: If you have any questions or need assistance, please don't hesitate to reach out. Our office staff is here to support you, and we are committed to making this a successful and enjoyable school year for all.
We are excited to see our students' smiling faces and look forward to a year filled with learning, discovery, and achievement. Let's make 2024-2025 the best year yet!
Warm regards,
Suzanne Landuyt
Principal
Grand Oaks Elementary School