THE BOBCAT
Don Benito Fundamental - Updates 03/15/2021
Message from the Principal
Dear Don Benito Families,
Please remember that clocks should "spring" ahead this weekend - set them one hour ahead. This means students will feel like they have to get up an hour earlier on Monday. We want to make sure are students don't miss the hour of synchronous learning on Monday morning, since teachers are giving information necessary for the rest of the day or week.
The countdown begins as we transition back to campus in the next few weeks. Students will need to adjust to new routines. Planning ahead will help us all be ready. Introduce new routines gradually so children don't feel overwhelmed. Here are some tips to help our students:
- Have them get clothes and backpack ready the night before.
- Set an alarm clock.
- Establish morning routines to allow children enough time dressed, have breakfast and be driven to school.
- Include children in the planning process and praise them frequently for their efforts.
- Younger students benefit from a visual calendar or schedule.
Please remember that March 17, 18 and 19 are asynchronous learning days. Teachers will have lessons and student work uploaded on Canvas. There won't be any live teacher meetings. Teachers have been giving this time to prepare their classrooms for students to return. Health and safety measures are being implemented in the preparations.
I am planning informational meetings the week of March 22, on the return to school. I will share the specific dates and times later this week. Stay tuned!
Congratulations to our fifth grade math team for moving on to the final four! They will be competing against Hamilton on Monday, March 15. The winner of the match will move to the final round. We are also very proud of our fourth grade team for giving it their best!
Have a wonderful week!
Warm regards,
Dr. Bugarin
Yearbook Dedication Pages
Don Benito's Got Talent
Upcoming Event - Talent Show
Don Benito's Got Talent:
Home Edition Part II!
If you have any questions, please email Kalea Dunkleman.
We can't wait to see all the skills our kiddos have honed during this never-ending quarantine!
Virtual School Tour March 15 @ 6pm
Don Benito Tour
https://pusd.webex.com/pusd/j.php?MTID=m6b9e29d23d4d359f78146f93ac3eea83
Monday, Mar 15, 2021 6:00 pm | 1 hour | (UTC-07:00) Pacific Time (US & Canada)
Password: DBTour
Join by video system
Dial 1201036568@pusd.webex.com
You can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number.
Join by phone
+1-415-655-0001 US Toll
Access code: 120 103 6568
DON BENITO DAISY TROOP FORMATION
Steps to register your kinder bobcat in the troop:
Adult: https://girlscouts.secure.force.com
- Enter your contact information
- Enter Forming Troop 08021
- Enter zip code 91107
- Continue registration process to the registration summary. Select checkout or add another member.
- To register yourself, select ADULT. Choose to join as a volunteer or just as an adult member.
- Fully complete the process & payment to secure your spot!
If you have questions and/or are having difficulty registering online, please contact IPerez@girlscoutsla.org or 626-677-2329 or Customer Care at 213-213-0123.
You can also contact DB Mom, Lisa Kroese, at 626-755-0636 to help with volunteer positions or find out more about the Girl Scouts.
There is a recruitment meetings coming up March 10th, here is the registration link for anyone who wants more info via that meeting, https://www.eventbrite.com/e/girl-scout-troops-are-forming-in-pasadena-tickets-142166853887?fbclid=IwAR1vis_zMEKNj3r7FH782IrLxrUQ8UK8liutdtAbjnrl-dNmolwIZxQHPUU
Other Announcements
- Daylight Saving Time Begins - 3/14/21
- Kids Heart Challenge-Kick off - 3/15/21. Ends 4/2/21
- Virtual School Tour - 3/15/21 @6:00pm
- PTA Association Meeting, 3/17 @ 6pm via Zoom
- St. Patrick’s Day - 3/17/21
- Virtual Talent Show - 3/19/21 @TBD
- Virtual School Tour - 3/15/21 @ 6pm
- Restaurant Night at Burrito Express 3/23 11:00am - 8:00 pm
- Spotlight Awards - 3/26/21
Cesar Chavez Day-School Holiday - 3/31/21 No School
Grab & Go Meal Service daily at Don Benito from 9:00am - 12:00pm
Wear your Don Benito t-shirt every Friday to show your School Spirit! You can also wear them on all the other days if you'd like.
PEN Supporting our Children's Mental Health
Technology
Technology doesn't always work as expected. Please let the classroom teacher or the office know if you are having technical difficulties so that arrangements can be made for your child to complete assignments and attendance is marked correctly. We will try our best to help you troubleshoot the issue. If the Chromebook is not working please contact the Helpdesk using one of the methods below.
- Complete a ticket in Clever
- ITS Email: helpdesk@pusd.us
- ITS Helpdesk: (626) 396-3699
Don Benito Fundamental
Email: bugarin.merle@pusd.us
Website: http://www.donbenito.pasadenausd.org/
Location: 3700 Denair Street, Pasadena, CA, USA
Phone: (626)396-5780
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/donbenitoelementary