Paularino News Panther Pride
May 27, 2022
Principal's Update
Dear Paularino Families,
Thank you all for attending Open House. It was wonderful to see so many families back on campus. The TK truck was delicious and the band did an amazing job performing! Our students and teachers showed off all their hard work through the year. Thank you teachers for supporting our students all year and engaging them in their learning.
This week has been difficult for parents, students, and educators as we all process and reflect on the events in Texas. The Costa Mesa Police Department has made safety of our schools a priority and you may have seen an increase police presence on our campus. There have not been any threats to our school or our community. The police department wanted to support our schools and community by being visible during this difficult time. It is important for our students to see our community helpers as partners in education. Thank you to the officers who have been supporting our Panthers this week.
Sincerely,
Mrs. Schwartz
Upcoming Dates
No School - Memorial Day
May 30th
Early Dismissal 1:20 pm
June 10th - Last Day of School
No School Monday May 30
Spirit Week May 30 - June 3
Tuesday May 31 - We're crazy for college - Crazy Hair Day
Wednesday June 1 - Our future is so bright - Wear Sunglasses
Thursday June 2 - Let's be kind - Wear your Kindness Shirt
Friday June 3 - Show your school spirit - Wear Paularino Blue
Teacher Time Fundraiser
Waffles with TK/K – June 3rd @ 7:45am
Pizza Lunch with 1st – June 3rd @11am
Dessert with 3rd – June 8th @12pm
Walk to 7/11 with 2nd – June 3rd @lunch time
Donuts with 4th – June 3rd @ 7:35am
Ice Cream 5th – June 5th
Donuts with 6th – June 7th @ 7:45am
Bagels with Ms. Rowland and Mrs. Hansler – June 2nd @ 7:45am
Enrollment is Open for TK and Kindergarten for Fall 2022
Intent to Return for 2022-2023
PTA Fundraising
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The Good News Club
The Good News Club, hosted by St. James Church is free and will meet every Tuesday from 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm in the Paularino MPR. Students K-6 are welcome to join. Please click to see the English flyer or Spanish flyer or pick up a copy at the Paularino front office. Questions? Call Linda Fleming at (949) 929-2907.
Flag Deck Protocols
Safety Reminders
Many parents have been walking through the parking lot to drop off or pick up their students which is very dangerous for pedestrians and drivers. Please use the sidewalk for the safety of all students, staff, and parents.
When in the car line please remain in your car. This will help the car line to move faster with children getting in and out on their own. A staff member will be there to assist if needed. Please use kindness and patience when waiting for your student.
If walking across Paularino Ave please wait for the crossing guard to assist in the crosswalk. This is for the safety of all walkers and cars.
Thank you for your cooperation to keep all students, staff, and families safe.
Daily Schedule
Grades TK-6 Daily Schedule:
7:35 am - Gates Open
8:05 am - School Starts
2:20 pm Dismissal Monday through Friday
Masks are optional. Good hand hygiene (sanitizer/washing) will continue to be practiced daily.
Arrival procedures
Gate assignments: TK-2 by the front office and 3-6 by the marquee. Bus riders and walkers will use the side gate on Coolidge.
All parents/guardians will remain in their cars while students unload and walk through the gates.
Gates open at 7:35 am
Free breakfast is served daily and available for all students.
Students who arrive after 8:05 am will be marked tardy.
Recess
Supervision will be provided to support and reinforce recess and lunch expectations.
Lunch
Free school lunch is available for all students. If your child does not want a school lunch, please pack them a lunch.
Supervision is provided to support and reinforce recess and lunch expectations.
Dismissal
Monday through Friday dismissal is 2:20 pm.
Gate assignments: TK-2 by the front office and 3-6 by the marquee. Bus riders and walkers will use the side gate on Coolidge.
All parents remain in their cars.
Attendance
If your child is feeling ill or has symptoms such as cough, stomachache, fever or chills please keep them home and consult your physician.
If your child will be absent, please call the attendance line at (714) 424-4742 and leave a message with your name, your child's name, reason for absence, and a phone number.
Dress code
Please send your student to school with appropriate clothes and shoes for the school day. Per our dress code, flip flops are not permitted on campus and are a safety concern when students play at recess and lunch.
As the weather gets warmer please make sure your child is wearing school appropriate clothing.
Thank you for your continued support.
COVID-19 Dashboard
In an effort to continue to provide accurate and up-to-date information related to COVID-19 in our schools, a District dashboard was created that identifies the number of confirmed COVID-19 cases by school. The number listed includes current positive cases of staff and/or students within the past 14-day period. This information is updated daily and is located on the District webpage for COVID-19 Resources for 2021-2022.
There is no need to be alarmed or wonder if your child has been exposed when you see a positive case at your child’s school site. The District follows protocols which includes collaboration with the Orange County Health Care Agency (OCHCA). In the event of a positive case in our schools, as appropriate and under the direction of the OCHCA, the school nurse, principal, or District staff will notify any staff or students who are considered to be a close contact (less than 6 feet apart for more than 15 minutes) with a COVID-19 positive person. Each case is unique and in some cases notification to low risk contacts may be necessary, based on the direction from the OCHCA. If you do not receive notification regarding a COVID-19 case, we do not believe your child has been exposed. Due to privacy laws, we cannot provide names or any other information about the people who test positive or those who have been in close contact.
Attendance
Mental Health Awareness Month
Smart Camp
Food Distribution
Active Parenting Courses First Five Years
Active Parenting Courses School-Age
Active Parenting Teens
Community Resources
Community Health Initiative of Orange County
Paularino Elementary
1060 Paularino Avenue
Costa Mesa, CA 92626
Phone: (714) 424-7950 Fax: (714) 424-4741
Attendance Line: (714) 424-4742 http://paularino.nmusd.us
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