Cheetah Chatter #12
October 25, 2024
Principal's Message
Last October Newsletter!
đ Dear Croce Elementary Families, đ
Weâre excited to continue our celebration of Red Ribbon Week with some fun spirit days and a special Halloween event! Letâs make this week a great one as we promote healthy choices and a drug-free lifestyle!
Red Ribbon Week Spirit Days:
October 28 - October 31
đïž Monday, Oct 28: Peace Out to Drugs - Wear your tie-dye!
đ Tuesday, Oct 29: Team Up Against Drugs - Show off your favorite teamâs gear.
đ Wednesday, Oct 30: My Future is Too Bright for Drugs - Don your sunglasses, neon colors, or sparkly outfits.
đ Thursday, Oct 31: Say Boo to Drugs - Come dressed in your Halloween costume! (Please remember that all costumes must adhere to school board policy.)
Halloween Parade and Performance:
Join us for our annual Halloween Parade on Thursday, October 31 at 8:45am, followed by a thrilling performance of âThrillerâ by our talented students!
- Where: Please line up on the blacktop to view the parade and performance.
- Parade Route: A map of the parade route is included below to help you find the best spot to sit on the blacktop for the performance.
For families who prefer not to participate in the festivities, the library will be open during this time.
Important Reminder:
Costumes must be school-appropriate, in line with school board policy. Please note the following guidelines:
- No weapons or replica weapons.
- No blood or gore.
- No skates or roller blades.
- Costume masks may be worn during parades only.
In keeping with our Districtâs student dress code policy (AR 5332), no costumes shall include:
- Clothing, accessories, and jewelry that are crude, vulgar, profane, obscene, libelous, slanderous, or sexually suggestive.
- Clothing, accessories, or jewelry that degrade any cultural, religious, or ethnic values, advocate racial, ethnic, or religious prejudice or discrimination, or promote sex, the use of tobacco, drugs, or alcohol, or any unlawful acts.
- No School on November 1st: Please remember that there is no school on FRIDAY (sorry for the confusion in the previous newsletter), November 1st. Enjoy the break!
Thank you for your continued support and participation in our school activities!
Principal Burkholder
Croce Elementary School
If you can be anything, be kind!
Future Events
Nov:
3: Daylight Savings time Ends- "Fall Back"
5: Picture Re-Take
7: Bike Repair Clinic 3-5pm
11: Veteran's Day- NO SCHOOL
21: PTA Mtg Virtual 7pm
25-29 Thanksgiving Break
IN THE COMMUNITY
âEscribo en Españolâ Essay Contest (Essay Submission deadline is February 28, 2025): The Education Office of the Consulate General of Spain and the California Department of Education would like to invite all California students to participate in the 2024â2025 âEscribo en Españolâ writing contest. âEscribo en Españolâ encourages students in grades three through grade twelve to further their Spanish writing skills by providing awards for the best prose and poetry. The theme for this yearâs contest is âEl planeta en peligro." All the necessary documents to participate can be found here. If you have any additional questions, please direct them to Sonia Cabrerizo Diago e InĂ©s GarcĂa Sal by email at escriboenespanol@educacion.gob.es.
Chromebook Insurance
Please see the attached flyer for chromebook insurance. It is only $22 and could save you hundreds of dollars in repairs or replacements!
