Principal's Pen September 2023
Volume 8: Issue 2
Principal’s Message
Cavett Families,
It has been a busy start to the school year, and is not slowing down anytime soon. September brings parent/teacher conferences, the 21st CCLC, and testing.
If you have not scheduled a conference with your child’s teacher, please do so quickly. Remember that during conference days, students will be released early, and all students must be picked up at the early dismissal times. We will not have supervision or 21st CCLC during those days. Students are not allowed to wait here for you if you are coming in for a conference shortly after dismissal.
Also, we will be visiting classes to go over the district’s new Code of Conduct. Please visit the link and go over it with your child as consequences for incidents have changed from years past.
We had a practice lock-down drill. The students and staff did a great job. All teachers are to ensure that doors are locked, windows are covered, and all students are hiding and as quiet as possible. We will conduct another in 2nd semester. We have monthly fire drill practices and will have a practice bus evacuation this month.
Lastly, during the last week of the month, we will be having quarterly benchmark assessments. This will be for students in grades 2-5 and will assess their learning through 1st quarter. Please make sure your students are on time every day and get good sleep the night before.
Warmest Regards,
Carol Leeson
Carol Leeson, M. Ed. Principal
Upcoming events:
September 20, 21 & 22 – Parent/Teacher Conference Days – starting at 11:40 a.m.
September 4– No School – Labor Day
September 13—Picture Day
Cavett Eagle Student of the Month
Our world needs more Kindness! That’s why Kindness is how we are starting the school year. Our definition of Kindness is acting with understanding, generosity, and care. You’ll hear a lot about Kindness this year because it is also 1 of our 3 outcomes:
· Be Kind: Teaching social skills like listening, friendship, solving conflicts, and leadership. These skills are taught alongside Empathy, Respect, & Cooperation
· Be Strong: Skills that help students focus, stay organized, and set goals. These skills are taught alongside Responsibility, Courage, & Perseverance
· Be Well: Skills that help students handle their emotions and deal with stress. These skills are taught alongside Gratitude, Honesty, & Creativity
Montano: Antonella Bobadilla
Navarrette: Alicia Degollado
Howard: Isaiah Leon
Serrano: Jarivett Montano
Vega: Javier Rodriquez
Holguin: Edward Matthews
Friga: Nathan Aguilla
Frankiewicz: Misael Grijalva
Langford: Ziyara Smith
Gilmore: Alejandro Mendez
Startz: Axel Paredes
Kelly: Aidan Urias
Cell Phones
We have seen a lot of usage of cell phones and air pods during the school day. Please remind your student that if they bring their phone, air pods, smart watches etc. they need to keep it in their pocket or backpack, and we are not responsible for items lost or stolen. Students are not allowed to use electronics during class, passing period, etc. Students seen using electronics without permission will have items confiscated. You may view the TUSD Policy here.
Parent Dismissal
We are using the FetchKids Dismissal application. We will not release students before 2:30. School is out at 2:40. We will not walk your students across the street. You must park and can wait in the front of the school for your student to arrive. Please be mindful of the car line. It does not matter how old you are, no one it when someone cuts in front of the line. The dismissal line goes fast once we get started. Thank you for your patience.
Homework Help
Homework help is in the library every morning from 7:00—8:00 am.