Monthly Howl
August, 2025
Message from Mrs. Landis
As we head into February, our campus is entering an important season of learning and growth. Students will soon be participating in key assessments, including AZELLA (EL Students Only), NWEA, i-Ready, and, before we know it, AASA State Testing (3rd-6th Grades). These assessments help us understand student progress and guide our instruction, and we encourage families to talk with their children about the importance of showing growth, staying confident, and simply doing their personal best.
This week also brings Parent-Teacher Conferences, which are a powerful opportunity to strengthen our partnership. Your involvement and collaboration with teachers play a huge role in student success, and we truly value that connection. Thank you for your continued support, encouragement at home, and commitment to working together as we help our students shine during this testing season and beyond
Upcoming Events📆
Week of February 9th~ Parent Teacher Conferences (if you have not seen a Sign Up Link, please contact your child's Teacher. Our goal is 100% attendance).
February 12th and 13th~ 12:05 Release Days
February 16th~ President's Day (NO SCHOOL)
February 20th and 27th~ 2:00 Release Days
February 20th, 4:45-7pm~PTO Dance (see Class Dojo for flier)
DVUSD Dress Code
Please ensure your child is adhering to dress code, so that the learning environments are not disrupted. We also would like to avoid interrupting your day at work. We do have some extra clothing here, but not a lot. When a student is dress coded, they will either be asked to change (if we have clothing), or a phone call will be made for a change of clothes. If you have school appropriate clothing that your child has outgrown, and you would like to donate it, you may bring it to the office. We greatly appreciate your support!
LOBO Way
Please click on the Esperanza Expectations. These are the expectations that we follow while at school. Please review often with your child, and ask them about the Lobo Way.
Boys Town
We are a Boys Town campus. The Boys Town Education Model supports effective classroom management by promoting proactive behavior strategies, positive relationships, and explicit social skills instruction. It helps create a structured, respectful, and engaging learning environment. Key benefits include:
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Improved Classroom Management
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Emphasizes teaching expected behaviors before problems arise
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Uses clear routines and expectations
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Reinforces positive behavior through praise
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Provides tools to de-escalate and redirect misbehavior
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Enhanced Social-Emotional Learning
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Builds strong teacher-student relationships
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Teaches social skills like communication and conflict resolution
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Promotes empathy and mutual respect
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Increased Student Engagement and Success
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Reduces disruptions and improves focus
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Encourages on-task behavior and participation
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Fosters a positive school climate and reduces suspensions
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Overall, the model helps schools create a predictable, supportive, and student-centered environment.
DVUSD Student Rights and Responsibilities Handbook
