Tiger Weekly: October 23rd
Weekly Newsletter for Commonwealth Families
Principal's Message
WE NEED ALL FAMILIES TO COMPLETE THE ANNUAL INFORMATION REVIEW ASAP! PLEASE LOOK FOR THE SNAP CODE EMAIL AND COMPLETE THIS TASK! THIS GIVES OUR SCHOOL ACCURATE INFORMATION ABOUT OUR STUDENTS!
Schedule Updates!!!!!!
Next Friday, October 30th is an early release day! We will follow the same schedule that we would follow on early release Wednesdays! November 2nd is a non student day for staff Professional Development!!!!
TRIPLE P PARENTING CLASSES BEGIN ON SEPTEMBER 17TH!
-This is a great opportunity for families to learn how to support their students! The class covers various topics and it is free for all families!
Oct. 24th OC United Pumpkin Run
Please use this link to register for the Pumpkin Run:
OC United is doing their annual Pumpkin Run again! We want to invite all Commonwealth families to join the fun! More details will be coming your way soon! Anyone that has an absence it can be made up by attending the OC Pumpkin Run, just sign in at the Commonwealth table.
Title-I Schools: Cost per student is zero (price adjusted at check-out). Busing to the event, breakfast & lunch will be provided by the district for students only.
All Other Schools: Cost per student is $25 (price adjusted at check-out).
Family members and staff are $25
Ticket includes: shirt, timed racing bib, and medal.
Prizes for top runners in each age category, and for costume contest winners!
Everyone registers online with QR code or link from flyer.
Free alternative options: come and watch the race, or walk the trail without a shirt/bib/medal (register online with “Trail Access Only” option to sign waiver)
Everyone will enjoy free Porto’s pastries, bananas, coffee, TRUNK or TREAT and water.
Title-I Schools: Cost per student is zero (price adjusted at check-out).
Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days
Oct 26-30
Mon: Sunglasses (My future’s too bright for drugs)
Tues: Crazy hair and socks (head to toe drug free)
Wed:Pajama Day (Follow your dreams, don’t do drugs)
Thurs: Jersey day (Team up against drugs)
Fri: Character Day Parade Wear your costume (Scare away drugs / Say boo to drugs)
PTA Meeting Oct. 28th!
Please join us for our next PTA meeting in room 1 at 8:30 am. We will have coffee and treats for all! We want to continue with the great attendance that we have been having at our family meetings! Our families are truly what makes our school special!.
Trunk or Treat
Commonwealth will be having a Trunk or Treat on Thursday Oct. 29th from 4:30-6:30. This will take place in the front circle drive. We will have taco dinner plates for sale. There will be a costume contest and prizes for the winners. We are asking families to help donate candy for the event. They will be able to start filling our monster can on Monday, March 12th by the office. All donations are appreciated!
Character Day and Parade Oct. 30th!
Parents student will be participating in a Character Day Parade on Oct. 30th. Students can dress up like any character in any form of literature. Students are not permitted to wear scary masks, have weapons or wear anything that represents blood or gore. Parents are invited to watch the parade on the playground at 9:00am. Parents will then leave campus at the conclusion of the parade.
Champions Block Party!
Saturday, November 14, 2026, from 9:00 AM to 1:00 PM at Pacific Drive Elementary School.
English
Exciting news! Mark your calendars for the Champions for Children Block Party on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Pacific Drive Elementary School. This family-friendly event will provide valuable information and interactive activities for parents and students. Additionally, we will host a community resources fair and opportunities for families to celebrate their cultures through cultural performances, displays, and interactive experiences. Plus, it’s a SSOAR Saturday School, giving students a chance to make up for an absence! Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!
Español
Marquen sus calendarios para el Champions for Children Block Party el sábado 14 de noviembre de 2026 en la Escuela Primaria Pacific Drive. Este evento familiar proporcionará información valiosa y actividades interactivas para padres y estudiantes. Además, organizaremos una feria de recursos comunitarios y oportunidades para que las familias celebren sus culturas a través de actuaciones culturales, exhibiciones y experiencias interactivas. ¡Además, es un Sábado Escolar SSOAR, lo que da a los estudiantes la oportunidad de recuperar una ausencia! ¡Estén atentos a más detalles en las próximas semanas!
RethinkEd Pilot Parent Informational Webinar:
Our district is currently reviewing the RethinkEd Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) curriculum. You are invited to attend a virtual parent webinar to learn more about the program, how lessons support student development, and the pilot process.
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Webinar
Link: https://myfsd-org.zoom.us/s/81044560400
Digital Wellness at Home
Parents we have a digital wellness video on how to manage technology use at home on our website that has been translated into Korean and Spanish. It is located at the link below, or you can tell them to go to the website, click parents, then internet safety.
Safety Preparedness Plans for Families
ENGLISH
Be Prepared: Complete Your Family Emergency Preparedness Plan
Dear Commonwealth Families,
The safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. Just as we practice fire and earthquake drills at school, we encourage every family to have a plan at home in case of an emergency.
A Family Emergency Preparedness Plan helps make sure your children are cared for by an adult you trust if you are ever unexpectedly unable to pick them up or care for them. That could happen because of an illness, El Niño flooding, an accident, or any other emergency.
Three simple steps:
Choose a trusted adult who can care for your children if you can't.
Download and fill out the free plan in English, Spanish or Korean from the district website: fullertonsd.org – Family Emergency Planning
Update your child's emergency contacts with our school office so the adult you chose is on file.
Need help completing your plan? Contact our School Support Advocate (SSA), [SSA Name], at [phone] or [email]. We are happy to sit down with you and go through it together.
Every family in our school community is welcome, and we are here to support you.
Sincerely,
Chris Wilkins
ESPAÑOL
Estemos preparados: Complete su Plan de Preparación Familiar para Emergencias
Estimadas familias de Commonwealth
La seguridad y el bienestar de cada estudiante es nuestra máxima prioridad. Así como practicamos simulaciones de incendio y de terremoto en la escuela, recomendamos a todas las familias a tener un plan en casa en caso de emergencia.
Un Plan de Preparación Familiar para Emergencias ayuda a asegurar que sus hijos estén al cuidado de un adulto de su confianza si, de manera inesperada, usted no puede recogerlos o cuidarlos. Esto podría pasar por una enfermedad, un accidente, inundaciones por El Niño o cualquier otra emergencia.
Tres pasos sencillos:
Elija a un adulto de confianza que pueda cuidar a sus hijos si usted no puede.
Descargue y llene el plan gratuito en español, inglés o coreano en el sitio web del distrito: fullertonsd.org – Family Emergency Planning
Actualice los contactos de emergencia de su hijo con la oficina de la escuela para que el adulto que eligió esté registrado.
¿Necesita ayuda para completar su plan? Comuníquese con nuestro(a) Defensor(a) de Apoyo Escolar (SSA), [Nombre], al [teléfono] o [correo electrónico]. Con gusto nos sentamos con usted para llenarlo juntos.
Todas las familias de nuestra comunidad escolar son bienvenidas, y estamos aquí para apoyarlas.
Ipad Monitoring at Home!
Parents looking to monitor and control their student's ipads at home please follow these steps. Go to the school websites, under parents, then "control your student's iPad at home". Each school has its own code, so if you have siblings at other schools they need to go to each school's website to control the devices.
*Fullerton School District California State Preschool Program (CSPP) has spaces available for the 2026-2027 school year. For more information, please visit the District website preschool page at www.fullertonsd.org/preschool or call the preschool office at 714-447-7499.
Reminder to follow us on Instagram for daily updates and pictures of all the great things happening at Commonwealth!
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Here is a copy of our PBIS Matrix. All FSD Schools use this to outline exactly what is expected from our students. We teach these expectations at the beginning of the school year, practice them, and then review throughout the year. Student earn rewards, like Tiger Tickets for demonstrating these behaviors in class, walking about campus, at lunch and recess and using the restrooms.
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