INTERMEDIATE MUSIC AND THANKSGIVING CONCERT WITH MRS. CHAMBERS

This week our 4 ^th-6 ^th grade students will begin music classes with Mrs. Chambers! This opportunity for our students to get music instruction is due to the support of our amazing community through our PTA. Our 4 ^th-6 ^th graders are preparing for our annual Thanksgiving Music Concert on Friday, November 17 ^th at 9:00am. Stay tuned for more information in the coming weeks.

 BULLYING PREVENTION WEEK, 10/23 – 10/27

Next week, October 23-27, is Bullying Prevention Week at Didion. On Monday, 10/23 middle school students will be visiting elementary classes to discuss bullying prevention and how to be a friend. 

Each day next week is a themed spirit day. Please encourage your child to dress up and participate each day as we commit to stopping bullying, and being kind!:

–          Monday, 10/23: “Proud to be a friend” ( wear ORANGE in honor of  Unity Day to promote kindness, acceptance, and inclusion)

–          Tuesday, 10/24: “Team up against bullying” ( wear something from your favorite sports team)

–          Wednesday, 10/25: “Erase bullying” ( wear white)

–          Thursday, 10/26: “Wake up and stand up for others” ( wear PJs)

–          Friday, 10/27: “Our school chooses kindness and to be friendly to all” ( wear Didion gear and/or colors)

DRAGON DASH FUNDRAISER

Speaking of community and PTA support, our biggest annual fundraiser of the year kicks off next Monday, October 23 ^rd. Look for more communication from me that day about the Dragon Dash fundraiser!

 STORYBOOK PUMPKIN PARADE, OCTOBER 31 ^ST 

The Storybook Pumpkin event is back! Your child can create a pumpkin based on any book and bring it to school for display. Pumpkins will be on display in the library Oct 16-31. On Oct 31, all pumpkins will be outside in the primary hallway and families are welcome to come take a look. Please see the attached flier for more details and rules.

STORYBOOK/LITERARY CHARACTER SPIRIT DAY AND PARADE, OCTOBER 31 ^ST 

On Tuesday, October 31 ^st, students are invited to dress up in costume as their favorite storybook or literary character! Please remember: no masks, no toy weapons, and no gore. Also, students need to be able to be independent with their costumes (easy to take on or off as needed). On the afternoon of the 31 ^st, we’ll also have a costume parade for all students at 1:15pm. Parents are welcome to visit campus that afternoon to watch the brief parade of students around the track, next to the gym. 

LOST AND FOUND

Our lost and found racks are overflowing! Please check them before or after school for your child’s belongings. They will be located outside of the cafeteria doors. All remaining items will be donated at the end of the month. 

PARENTSQUARE COMMUNICATION

By now, you have likely noticed that the majority of the district’s central communication to families is coming via the ParentSquare communication platform. Some sites, including Didion, have the opportunity to pilot ParentSquare as a communication tool as well. You can expect to see communication from me in the coming weeks and months through ParentSquare as we transition to the new tool. In the meantime, please watch this video to learn more about ParentSquare for parents. 

 CALENDAR REVIEW

10/23 – Dragon Dash Fundraising Launch

10/23 – Bullying Prevention Spirit Day: Wear Orange

10/24 – Bullying Prevention Spirit Day: Wear Something from Your Favorite Team

10/25 – Bullying Prevention Spirit Day: Wear White

10/26 – Bullying Prevention Spirit Day: Wear PJs

10/27 – Bullying Prevention Spirit Day: Wear Didion Gear/Colors

10/27, 3:30-5:30 – Middle School Dance in Gym

10/31 – Storybook Pumpkin Parade; Storybook/Literary Character Spirit Day and Parade

11/3 – Grade 7-8 Minimum Day (end of quarter)

11/8 – Dragon Dash Race Day

11/10 – Veterans Day/No school

11/13-11/17 – Elementary (Gr. 1-6) Minimum Days for Parent Teacher Conferences

11/17, 9:00am – Thanksgiving Music Concert (Grades 4-6), Gym

11/20-11/24 – Thanksgiving Break; No School

11/27-11/28  - Elementary (Gr. 1-6) Minimum Days for Parent Teacher Conferences