The Bobcat
Don Benito Fundamental - Updates 11/16/2020
Message from the Principal
Dear Don Benito Families,
Congratulations to our Bobcats! Our school was highlighted in a district newsletter, to celebrate that 94% of Don Benito students were actively engaged in personalized instruction over the last month. Our students continue to stand out and demonstrate perseverance to excel! Keep it going!
Student Council elections were held last week to select fourth and fifth grade leaders. It was a strong race with a few ties. Teachers will hold a run-off election today and winners will be announced soon. I was able to view all the speeches and must say that I am proud of all the students for a job well done. They are all outstanding students with a bright future ahead!
The commitment of our families makes Don Benito a special school. The Don Benito PTA is invested in enriching the educational experience of our children. If you did not have a chance to join PTA earlier this year, it is not too late. Your membership benefits our school in many ways. This week, PTA is having a general association meeting on Wednesday, November 18 @ 6:30pm via Zoom. The meeting ID is 985 9678 0040. Please join the meeting to learn the many ways you can support our school.
Current PTA fundraisers this month are listed below. Click on the link for more information. We greatly support your participation!
The Stand Restaurant Night is this Tues Nov 17
See's Candies fundraiser is in full swing until Dec 4
Art to Remember fundraiser is also in full swing until Dec 4
Warm regards,
Dr. Bugarin
SPRING RETURN SURVEY- NOV 22 Deadline
Families, please complete the survey if you have not done so already. The deadline is approaching and 22% of families have completed the survey to date. Your response will be used by district and school site staff for planning purposes. Depending on your indicated preference, we will send follow-up communications. To ensure that you receive all subsequent communications, please make sure to confirm and update your contact information in the Aeries parent portal. If you do not have a parent portal account, please click here for instructions to create one.
For help completing the survey, please contact your school office, the PUSD Family Engagement office at 626.396.3600 ext: 88191, or the PUSD Family Hotline at 626.396.3680
Because we must plan by committing to teachers and other personnel and by purchasing appropriate supplies, your decision on the survey is binding and applies to the remainder of the 2020-2021 school year, which ends June 3, 2021.
Thank you for your steadfast support of our students and schools during this challenging time.
Return to Campus Survey in English
Return to Campus Survey in Spanish
Open Enrollment 2021-2022
- Sibling & Priority application from October 26 - November 23, 2020 by 4:00 pm.
- Kindergarten application period starts October 26 for school of residence. Student must turn five years old on or before September 1, 2021.
Other Announcements
- Thanksgiving Break - November 23-27 No school
- School Tour - December 8, 8:30 am
- Grab & Go Meal service daily at Don Benito from 9:00 am -12:00 pm.
- 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.
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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