Gator Gazette

Wednesday, August 12th

Meet the Teacher 4 - 5:30

Thursday, August 13th

First Day of school!!

*Every Thursday early dismissal 2:15

Tuesday, September 1st

PTA Meeting 6:30

Wednesday, September 2nd

Back to School Night & Family Literacy/Math Night

Friday, September 4th

Early release 1:10

Monday, September 7th

No school: Labor Day (national holiday)

Friday, September 25th

SWAMP Awards Assembly: Respect

Monday, October 5th

No school (district holiday)

Tuesday, October 6th

PTA 6:30

Wednesday, October 7th

Family Lego Night 5:30-7

Friday, October 23rd

Trunk or Treat

Tuesday, November 3rd

PTA 6:30

November 11th, 12th, & 13th

No school, national and district holidays

November 16 - 20

Book Fair

Parent teacher conferences

Early release days: Dismissal 11:55

November 23 - 27

Thanksgiving Break: No School

Tuesday, December 8th

PTA 6:30

December 21st - January 4th

No school - Winter break

Q: Do we have to do this every year?

A: Yes, we are required by the federal government to have families complete these forms every year in order to maintain our school funding

Complete the School Funding Form: All families are asked to complete one school funding form per household to help our schools receive funds to support your students’ success.

Parent Portal

Universal Benefits Application (UBA) (recommended if the family may qualify for Sun Bucks), or

• Parent Portal - School Funding FormBoth forms are available in the Parent Portal (Q).

Parent Portal displayed as shown below

Families may complete the School Funding JotForm using this School Funding Jot Link form or this QR code

To complete the information update for your student(s), you will need to log into the Parent Portal using your PIN and password. Once you are logged in, click the "Information Update” link in the top right of the screen and complete each section of the questionnaire to:

Update Emergency Contact Information: All students are required to have updated emergency contact information on file so the district and your school can communicate with you in case of an emergency.

Complete the School Funding Form: All families are asked to complete one school funding form per household to help our schools receive funds to support your students’ success.

Get the 2026-27 Family Handbook: Review and acknowledge receipt of this year’s family handbook containing district resources and information regarding your rights and responsibilities.

Review Demographic Information: Families are asked to review the demographic information for their student(s) and can update phone number(s) and race, as needed.

If you have forgotten your login credentials, you can recover your information by selecting the “Need your login information” link posted on the Parent Portal login page. If you receive an “unable to process request” message, please contact your student’s school to enter a corrected email address.

Class assignments were sent out by mail last week, and are also accessible in the Parent Portal

A note about our class assignment process:

Our teaching team gathered to very carefully place students into classes this year. Each grade level team met and discussed student needs, group dynamics, accommodations and personalities. They collaborated with the adjacent grade levels, as well as single subject teachers, counselors, intervention teachers, and resource teachers. Together, they ensured that classes are balanced and each student has the best chance possible to succeed. We intend to continue to show this type of careful care and consideration to each and every student throughout this school year and beyond.

In order to maintain these balanced classes, teacher assignments are final.

My name is Haleigh, and I’m one of the speech therapists here at Grand Oaks. This year marks my fifth year as a speech therapist and my second year working in an elementary school. Outside of work, I love spending time with my family, reading, traveling, and going for walks with my puppy.

I’m looking forward to getting to know everyone and am so excited for a great school year!

Hello! My name is Madison Appleby, and I’m grateful to be joining Grand Oaks as the new Physical Education teacher this year. I recently graduated from Sacramento State, where I earned my teaching credential. This is my first year as a teacher, and I’m excited to get to know all of the students, staff, and families. My favorite sport to play is Lacrosse, and I also love making art! I’m looking forward to a great school year and can’t wait to be a part of the team. Go Gators!

I'm so glad to be back at Grand Oaks with these amazing students and families. I've been with San Juan since 2024 in various long term classroom teaching assignments. I have three children in San Juan schools. This summer we started to paddle board and we had so much fun outdoors on all the amazing lakes and rivers nearby.

My background is in scholarly book publishing while living in Washington, DC for 18 years. I was meant to be a teacher, so I'm elated to have the SCOE program under my belt and be part of an amazing first grade team at Grand Oaks!

Hello everyone! My name is Lindsey Chaney and I will be in 5th grade this year. I co-taught 1st grade last year at Dyer Kelly while in the Alder program earning my credential and masters. When I’m at school I’m either teaching/ directing ballet at a studio in Loomis or sewing. Excited to be here!

My name is Monet Noe, and I am very excited to be here at Grand Oaks! I will be in the office as the new attendance clerk. I spent last year at another school within the district, so I am excited to bring my knowledge, and fun personality, to this school. I have spirit so you will sometimes see me dressed in green or in gator tennis shoes.

Outside of work I enjoy taking care of all my plants, riding scooters around town with my grandson, playing with all my animals and hanging out with friends and family.

I am really excited to meet all of you so come by and say hi!

RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES OF THE SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEMBERS:

1. Work as a team with other advisory group representatives to develop the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) for our school consistent with San Juan Unified School District Governing Board’s Strategic Plan.

2. Recommend the Single Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA) to the local governing board for approval.

3. Monitor implementation of the SPSAEvaluate the effectiveness of the SPSA.

4. Annually review and revise the plan and proposed expenditures of categorical funds.

5. Regularly attend scheduled SSC meetingsCoordinate election process.

Link to nomination form: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSfGItyWr9muZCrU3TSxp4ks5NbqRxawd2-Yph5uTwsmBpegHA/viewform?usp=header

Keep an eye out for community events, after school activities, sports leagues and more in the next Gator Gazette!

Student calendar

Student Calendar

Link to school menus

Breakfast & Lunch Menus

You can review our current SPSA here. This document guides our Title I and LCFF budget decisions.

Kim Foree

kimberly.foree@sanjuan.edu