The Gator Gab 33rd Edition🐊

Dear Gators,

First, Happy Mother’s Day to all of the mothers and mother figures in our Gallardo community!

Sunday many will celebrate all of the people who nurture, support, guide, encourage, and love others in countless ways. Whether you are a mom, grandmother, stepmother, foster parent, guardian, aunt, mentor, caregiver, pet mom, or someone who simply shows up with a caring heart, you are truly heroic!

Happy Mother's Day and have a wonderful weekend!

Dear Gallardo Families,

I want to take a moment to share something personal with you because I believe in being open, honest, and connected with the people I serve alongside every day.

My wife has been dealing with health issues for much of this school year, and recently those issues have become more serious. Over the next few weeks, she has several medical appointments, procedures, and a major surgery that I will need to attend with her. We are doing our best to schedule appointments in ways that allow me to continue being present at school as much as possible, but there may be times when I need to be away from campus unexpectedly to support her during recovery and treatment.

I debated whether to share this publicly, but one of the things I value most about Gallardo is the sense of community and care for one another. I always ask our students and staff to lead with empathy, honesty, and humanity, and I felt it was important for me to do the same with all of you.

Please know that our school will continue running smoothly, and our students will continue receiving the care, support, and instruction they deserve. Gallardo is filled with incredible teachers, staff, and leaders who consistently put students first, and I am deeply grateful for them during this time.

Thank you for your understanding, kindness, and support. It truly means more than I can express.

As the season changes and the weather gets warmer, I would like to send a friendly reminder of the Sandra J. Gallardo/FCUSD dress code.

Please label your child’s clothing, including jackets and sweaters.

Students are expected to dress appropriately for working and learning at school. Long pants, shorts, skirts, shirts, blouses, and dresses are encouraged. Clothing considered unacceptable is as follows: Shirts with words and pictures that contain profanity, suggestive words or pictures, tobacco or alcohol messages.
Short-shorts, tank tops, half shirts, cropped shirts, clothing with “sagging” waistlines, see-through materials, strapless clothing, spaghetti straps, or revealing clothing are not to be worn at school.
Shoes that are not attached to the feet or not suitable for running, such as crocs, flip flops or sandals without a heel strap. This is important for safety and appropriateness for recess and PE. Wheely shoes (with wheels) are not allowed for safety reasons.

Students are expected to:

Wear clean clothes every day.
Bathe or shower daily. Fourth and fifth graders should consider using a deodorant.
Wear a school t-shirt/sweatshirt or school color (green) on Friday Spirit Days.
Come to school dressed appropriately for learning.

(An appropriate length for shorts should be mid-palm length, on a 4” inseam as a minimum. Clothes which are 2 to 4 sizes larger than the student should normally wear are not safe for school activities. Straps on sleeveless tops should be at least the width of a lasagna noodle, at least 1½” in width)

Note: Students who come to school wearing unacceptable clothing will be asked to contact a parent to bring a change of clothing to school or will be provided with suitable clothing. The school principal, classroom teacher, or designee, will determine appropriate school dress

Report an absence online now!

Good news. If your child is absent, you now have the option of reporting the absence online. Visit our homepage at https://sjge.fcusd.org/. Click on "Reporting an Absence" and complete the Google Form.

In our constant push to promote and encourage safety around campus, please do your part by following a couple expectations in the parking lot.

1. Parking spots marked "STAFF ONLY" are for staff only. Please do not park in these limited number of parking spots. We have a large staff who utilizes each of those spots.

2. There are clearly marked crosswalks. Do not block them when you are picking up or dropping off students. Students and families should be able to safely use the crosswalks without having to walk around cars. Students should not be dropped off in the middle of the crosswalk as you turn into the Hug and Go Lane. Wait for the cars to clear out then pull all the way forward before unloading your kids.

To support a safe and orderly campus, we kindly ask that families follow our sign-in procedures when visiting. If you need to drop off a lunch, instrument, or any other item for your child, please let the office staff know. We will gladly call the classroom or ensure the item is delivered to your student.

Please do not sign in as a volunteer for the purpose of going directly to a classroom to drop something off. Doing so bypasses our safety practices, creates unmonitored movement on campus, and is a disruption to instruction. Thank you for helping us maintain a secure environment for all students and staff.

Reporting Bullying, Crime or Mental Health Support with WeTip

BE PART OF THE SOLUTION. If you have any information regarding bullying, crime, or misconduct at your school, report it to WeTip. Call or Text. You can remain ANONYMOUS!

Call or Text 844-916-2062.

For more information visit: https://www.fcusd.org/family-community/bullying-prevention-character-building/report-bullying-crime-or-misconduct

5/12 - School Site Council

5/22 - Super Minimum Day

5/25 - Memorial Day (NO SCHOOL)

5/26-28 - Minimum Days

5/28 - Last day of school

5/28 - 5th grade promotion/LAST DAY OF SCHOOL

8/6 - FIRST DAY OF SCHOOL

8/7 - Minimum Day

🎤 THANK YOUs 🌟

🌿💚 A Week Rooted in Gratitude 💚🌿

As Teacher & Staff Appreciation Week comes to a close, we want to extend a heartfelt THANK YOU to our incredible Gallardo parents, volunteers, local businesses, and community supporters who helped make this week BLOOM for our teachers and staff.

From decorating doors and campus spaces, to coordinating meals, treats, gifts, and daily activities; this week was truly a reflection of the generosity and gratitude that make the Gallardo community so special. Our teachers and staff felt celebrated all week long, and it would not have been possible without your support.

A special thank you to our generous sponsors throughout the week:
🌺 Monday – Beach Hut Deli
🥯 Tuesday – Noah’s Bagels
💚 Wednesday – Carey Steiner Realty & The Beydokhti Family
🌮 Thursday – La Calle Folsom
🛒 Friday – Whole Foods Market Folsom & SchoolsFirst Federal Credit Union

🌺 Thank you to Green Acres for donating beautiful plants to brighten up our staff lounge and office!

A huge thank you as well to the incredible team sweating behind the scenes to bring the BLOOMING With Gratitude theme to life: Heather Brandon, Kim Lundquist, Val Robertson, Stacy Pillion, Dinah Bustamante, and Rachelle Schulken (event chair). Your time, creativity, and dedication helped make the entire week run seamlessly and created such a meaningful experience for our teachers and staff.

Thank you again to everyone who donated, volunteered, participated in spirit days, and helped us celebrate our wonderful teachers and staff. This week was a beautiful reminder that gratitude grows strong when a community comes together. 🌸

🗓️ SPIRIT NIGHT - DINE OUT FUNDRAISER

🍕 Skipolini’s in Folsom Fundraiser
Date: May 14
Time: All day
Details: Dine in or take out and 20% of proceeds will be donated.

Bring your friends, family, and appetite—every meal makes a difference. We appreciate your support and hope to see you there

Scholastic Book Fair Celebration!

What an incredible week we had at our Scholastic Book Fair, April 27- May 1! Thanks to the amazing support of our students, families, staff, and volunteers; this year’s fair was a huge success! Because of your generosity and participation, we achieved outstanding sales totaling over $10,000!! We earned valuable rewards that will help bring even more books and educational resources to our students and classrooms.

Our school community came together to celebrate reading, discover new favorite books, and help grow a love of literacy across campus. The excitement at the fair, in the library and hallways was truly inspiring as students eagerly explored books and shared their enthusiasm for reading!!

A heartfelt thank you to everyone who shopped, volunteered, promoted the fair, and helped make this event so memorable and to Trenda Webster, Katie O’Rourke, Kelly Cooper & Stephanie Lindsay for coordinating it all. Your support makes a lasting difference for our school and our readers!

Don’t forget: Families are still able to shop online through May 10. Here is the online link.

INTERNET SAFETY PARENT PRESENTATION- MAY 20th

Parenting in the digital age doesn’t come with a manual! Join us for an Internet Safety Presentation for Parents on Wednesday, May 20 6:30-8pm in the Gallardo Multi to help families better understand apps, social media, digital dangers, online trends and learn about ways to keep your children safe online. This session will be led by a detective from the Sacramento Valley Hi-Tech Crimes and Crimes Against Children Task Force. Parents will come away with tips and resources to guide and support their children. Feel free to invite friends! We hope to see you there!

PTA NEEDS YOUR FEEDBACK

Please take a few minutes to fill out a quick survey and let us know what worked this school year and what we can improve. There’s also a spot to give suggestions on how you think PTA should spend the funding surplus from past years! Take the Survey

🙌PTA CHAIRPERSONS NEEDED

Everything we accomplish in PTA depends on the support and involvement of our members to make it happen! Join us in our mission to "positively impact the lives of all Gallardo children and families" by serving as a PTA Chair for next 2026-27 school year! We have many roles and opportunities that fit a wide range of time commitments.

Positions we currently need: Spirit Night Chair, Boxtops Chair, Red Ribbon Week Chair, Trunk or Treat Chair, Talent Show Chair, Teacher Appreciation Week Chair and more! You can read more about each role on our PTA Website and then please complete THIS SURVEY!

PTA NEEDS YOUR FEEDBACK

Please take a few minutes to fill out a quick survey and let us know what worked this school year and what we can improve. There’s also a spot to give suggestions on how you think PTA should spend the funding surplus from past years! Take the Survey

🙌PTA CHAIRPERSONS NEEDED

Everything we accomplish in PTA depends on the support and involvement of our members to make it happen! Join us in our mission to "positively impact the lives of all Gallardo children and families" by serving as a PTA Chair for next 2026-27 school year! We have many roles and opportunities that fit a wide range of time commitments.

Positions we currently need: Spirit Night Chair, Boxtops Chair, Red Ribbon Week Chair, Trunk or Treat Chair, Talent Show Chair, Teacher Appreciation Week Chair and more! You can read more about each role on our PTA Website and then please complete THIS SURVEY!

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🎉GALLARDO GIVING GATORS 🐊

Help us make a fast break toward success by making a quick donation—no fundraising hassle, just team spirit and heart! 🌟🏀

Every dollar helps our students grow, learn, and slam dunk their goals all season long.

Take your shot today: 501(c)(3) Organization Tax ID: 81-0614228 Donate Here
Thank you for cheering us on!

🌷WE APPRECIATE OUR BUSINESS DONORS ⭐️

As we tip off this spring, it’s the perfect time to cheer on the local businesses that support the Gallardo PTA! 🌷

Check them out HERE and keep them in your starting lineup over spring break and summer! 🌞🛍️ These amazing community partners help create so many opportunities for our students—we couldn’t do it without them.

🐊 Thank you for supporting the team behind our Gators!

UPCOMING DATES (AT A GLANCE)

MAY

14 Skipolini’s Spirit Night - All Day

20 Internet Safety Parent Mtg 6:30-8pm, Multi

22 Character Day / Super Mini Day

26-28 Minimum Days

26 Teacher/5th Grade Kickball & Kona Ice for All Students

27 Play Day & School Dance Party w/ DJ DeGaugh

28 Grade 5 Promotion & Last Day of School

Join the FCUSD Team

Lots of opportunities to be involved in the education of your child and their friends.

The Gator Gab 33rd Edition🐊