Cougar Connection
January 7, 2024
PRINCIPAL'S MESSAGE
Dear Diegueño Families,
I hope you are enjoying some down time with your family and friends. We sure have missed having your students on campus and we look forward to welcoming them back on Wednesday, January 10.
Please note that Wednesday is NOT a late start. The tardy bell will ring at 8:15 AM and students will go to all six of their classes on Wednesday.
Thursday will be a period 1-3-5 block day and Friday will be a period 2-4-6 block day.
Next Monday, January 15 we will be recognizing Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Day so look forward to a 3-day weekend.
Again, we are really excited to be back in full swing this Wednesday.
Kindly,
Celeste Barnette, Ed.D.
Principal
(760) 944-1892 x6683
PTSA HAPPENINGS
SAVE THE DATE - PTSA Adults Night Out on April 20
Diegueno PTSA’s Inaugural Adults Night Out is coming on April 20th! Live 90s music, drinks & food. Be on the lookout in future newsletters for ticket sales.
Thank you to all the families who joined our PTSA in the first half of the year. Your donations made it possible to fund 100% of our teacher’s mini grant requests - these are purchased that directly affect YOUR child’s education in the classroom.
Did you know you can join PTSA, or make additional donations, any time of the year? Just visit DieguenoPTSA.org to join or donate.
We have several projects in the works but we remain the most excited about The Best Room Ever and our permanent outdoor games. Stay tuned for updates!
Thank you for all you’ve made possible for every student at DNO.
Staci Valdez,
PTSA President
Buy Your 8th Grader's Yearbook Ad NOW
8th grade parents - It's time to order your recognition ad in this year's yearbook for your promoting 8th grade student. Recognition ads are only $40. Orders must be placed by Feb. 1st.
UPCOMING DATES
- Wednesday, Jan. 10 - FIRST DAY OF SPRING SEMESTER (Single Period)
- Thursday, Jan. 11 - 1, 3, 5, periods
- Friday, Jan. 12 - 2, 4, 6 periods
- Friday, Jan. 12 - PTSA General Meeting 8:30 AM
- Monday, Jan. 15 - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (no school)
REMINDERS
Attendance Office Reminders
A friendly reminder that you must make arrangements, in advance, for all off-campus passes. To request an off-campus pass for medical appointments or for going out of town, you must call or email at least 48 hours in advance and include:
- Your student's first and last name
- Time and date for the pass
If you are picking up during nutrition break or lunch time, please remind your student to meet you in the attendance office for check-out. Your student is responsible to picking up their off-campus pass in the attendance office before school on the day of pick up.
Email: DGAttendance@sduhsd.net
Phone: (760) 944-1892 x6607
DISTRICT & COMMUNITY NEWS
LCC & SDA High School Information Nights
If you are starting to think about the best high school for your 8th grader, we strongly encourage you to attend each school's Information Night. Check each school's website and social media platforms for frequent updates.
Thursday, January 25 - La Costa Canyon Info Night (5:30)
Wednesday, January 31 - San Dieguito Academy Info Night (5:30)
High School Campus Tours
La Costa Canyon (LCC) campus tour dates
San Dieguito Academy (SDA) campus tour dates
Canyon Crest Academy (CCA) campus tour dates
Torrey Pines (TP) campus tour dates
SDUHSD Part Time Job Opportunities
San Dieguito UHSD has part-time opportunities available for Special Education Instructional Assistants, Bilingual Instructional Assistants, and Nutrition Services Assistants. Please visit the link below for a list of all available positions.
STAY CONNECTED TO DIEGUEÑO
During the school year you will receive this Cougar Connection newsletter every week. This is an important way to stay updated about what’s happening on campus and to learn how to set your child up for success. Other ways to stay connected include:
Bookmark our school website
Subscribe to the Diegueño events calendar
Follow the official Diegueño Instagram account
Follow the official ASB Instagram account
Download the Parent Square app to get his newsletter sent directly to your phone (Apple App Store; Google Play)
Download the Membership Toolkit app to access the private school directory if you joined PTSA (Apple App Store; Google Play)