Roadrunner News
September 2023
Welcome back!
Welcome to the 2023-2024 school year! We hope everyone had an enjoyable summer and is excited about the new school year. Our new Inclusive Playgrounds are nearing completion in the next couple of weeks. Fingers crossed! We welcome our new staff members: Mr. Jack WU, 5th grade; Ms. Emily Chen, 5th grade; Chanel Pulido, Elementary Counselor; Ms. Cherie Johnson, Elementary Counselor; and Evelyn Flores, Attendance Clerk. We are happy to have them on our staff.
Drop and Pick Up Import Information
To maximize safety in the loading area, it is very important to exercise caution when driving up to the white loading/unloading zone. Cars must pull up next to the white curb. The white curb is for loading and unloading only. *Drivers cannot park and leave a car unattended in this area. Drivers must stay in or with the car while waiting for children so that a car can be moved forward whenever necessary and does not block traffic. Please do not stop at the entrance of the driveway. Pull forward to pick up or drop off your child. This will allow for a smoother flow of traffic for everyone involved.
Parents should never park in the staff parking lot spaces or in the school bus loading/unloading zone.
Best,
Mr. McKinley and Ms. Leyva
Have you completed the Online Annual Update on your Parent Portal?
If you have not please be sure to complete this years annual update. Simply go to your Infinite Campus Portal menu, under "More" and click on "Online Annual Update" to start the process of updating emergency contacts, addresses, immunization records, etc., or watch a helpful video.
Click on the link below to log in to your parent portal.
https://haywardca.infinitecampus.org/campus/portal/hayward.jsp?
Need help with your logging in to your parent portal?
Contact our tech department at:
Phone: (510) 784-2600 ext. 72701
Email: tech-help@husd.k12.ca.us
Are you having troubles accessing Wifi at home?
Hayward Unified School District will be supplying Internet hot spots once again to our families who need them.
How do I apply for one? Go onto your Parent Portal on Infinite campus and fill out the Annual Update. While you are completing the Annual Update, you will find a question that ask if you have access to WiFi in home. If you select "No" the district will know to send you a working hot spot. Hayward Unified School District thanks you for your patience as they work on distributions.
How can I help you?
Craig McKinley, Principal Mr. McKinley is starting his 6th year as principal at Eden Gardens. He can be reached at cmckinley@husd.k12.ca.us or 510-732-3820 | Aida Leyva, Assistant Principal Creating and fostering an equitable, safe, joyful school environment. Responding to disciplinary issues. Coordinating use of school facilities for day-to-day activities and special events. Reach me at: al111@husd.k12.ca.us, (510) 723-3820 | Jill Strother, Office ManagerAnswer phones, greet visitors, provide information to students, parents, faculty and site personnel; explain District policies and school procedures, programs, and activities. You can reach me at (510) 723-3820 |
Craig McKinley, Principal
Aida Leyva, Assistant Principal
Reach me at: al111@husd.k12.ca.us, (510) 723-3820
Evelyn Flores, Attendance Clerk Feel free to contact me regarding your child's attendance, whether they will be out for 1 day or multiple days at a time. My email and phone number are ef594@husd.us, (510) 723-3820 Ext. 14111 | Leah Ochoa, Family Engagement SpecialistAs your Family Engagement Specialist I am here to advocate for you! Contact me for information on parent workshops, and for family, educational, or personal resources needed. You can reach me @ LO718@husd.k12.ca.us and (510) 571-7073. Looking forward to connecting with you! | Shea Ashford, Community School Specialist Feel free to contact me if there are any questions or concerns pertaining to COST or Community School Resources. My email is la795@husd.k12.ca.us, 510-723-3820 Ext. 14421. |
Evelyn Flores, Attendance Clerk
Leah Ochoa, Family Engagement Specialist
As your Family Engagement Specialist I am here to advocate for you! Contact me for information on parent workshops, and for family, educational, or personal resources needed. You can reach me @ LO718@husd.k12.ca.us and (510) 571-7073.
Looking forward to connecting with you!
Shea Ashford, Community School Specialist

Back to School Night
Wednesday, Sep. 20th, 6pm
2184 Thayer Avenue
Hayward, CA
What is Positive Behavior Support or PBIS?
Positive Behavior Intervention Support (PBIS) is an approach to supporting students to be successful in schools. PBS was developed from research in the fields of behavior theory and effective instruction. PBS supports all students through intervention ranging from a school-wide system to a system for developing individualized plans for specific students. School-wide PBIS focuses on the development and implementation of proactive procedures and practices to prevent problem behavior for all students and improve school climate.
Parents, we would love your input! Please fill out the form below to submit your suggestions for bringing more positivity to our PBIS!
Allergy Mindfulness


Which committee(s) would you like to join?
PTSA
By getting involved at your child's school you'll be part of the solution, helping to make positive changes. Local PTSA play an important role in fundraising to provide building improvements, curriculum-based programs, social events.
Interested in joining? email: ptsaedengardens@gmail.com
ELAC
The purpose of the English Learner Advisory Committee is to advise the principal and school staff on the needs, programs, and services for English Learners and on the development of the SPSA and budget as it pertains to the English learners.
Interested in learning more? Please fill out the Google form and we will contact you
SSC
The School Site Council is the school’s governing Committee that determines the best use of allocated state LCFF funds and Title 1 federal funds in order to provide the best outcome for all the students.
Interested in learning more? Please fill out the Google form and we will contact you.
AASAI
The African American Student Achievement Initiative (AASAI) is a Hayward Unified School District (HUSD) initiative that focuses on bringing about equitable, systemic, and transformative change in teaching and learning to more effectively address the academic, social and emotional needs of its African American (AA) students, families and communities that nurture and support them.
Interested in learning more? Please fill out the Google form and we will contact you