Beckman Email Template

Dear Parents and Community Members,

Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent election for our School Site Council (SSC) Parent/Community Representatives. We had strong participation, and your votes ensured that teacher voices are well represented on the council.

I am pleased to announce the results:

🎉 Congratulations to our elected SSC Parent/Community Member Representatives:

• Kaela Heseman

• Manuela Velasquez

Kaela Heseman and Manuela Velasquez will serve alongside our returning Parent/Community Representatives—Nelly Elizondo, Lila Murillo, and Lindsey Buirch—on the School Site Council. They will assist in reviewing student achievement data, guide our School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA), and collaborate on decisions that support the success of all students at Beckman Elementary.

I would like to congratulate and thank our elected representatives for their leadership and commitment to our school community.

This is a friendly reminder that Wednesday, August 26th is a minimum day. Please plan accordingly and make arrangements to pick up your student promptly at their dismissal time.

Minimum Day Schedule:

AM & PM TK and Kindergarten: 7:50–11:30 a.m.

1st–3rd Grade: 8:06 a.m.–12:06 p.m.

4th–6th Grade: 8:00 a.m.–12:09 p.m.

SDC Kinders in Mrs. Carpenter's Class: 8:06 a.m.–11:51 a.m.

Please plan to arrive promptly at your student’s dismissal time to help ensure a safe and smooth dismissal for all students and staff.

Thank you for your partnership and for helping us make minimum days run smoothly. We appreciate your support and look forward to a wonderful school year together!

We proudly recognize these seven sixth grade students for participating in Storm Drain Detectives on Tuesday, August 18: Aubrey Covington, Jaylah Ramos, Dominic Lial, Edgar Guillen, Penelope Baldwin, and Muhammad Khan.

They worked as citizen scientists to help monitor the water quality of our local waterway, the Mokelumne River. Throughout their participation they were curious, responsible, respectful, and demonstrated a commitment to caring for our local environment. Their eagerness to collect data, make observations, and contribute to real-world scientific research shows that young people can truly make a meaningful difference in our community!

We are especially grateful to Mrs. Jacinto, our beloved Instructional Coach, for providing our Bobcats with this hands-on opportunity to engage in meaningful science and make a positive impact on our local environment!

The Conway Family Resource Center is a trusted neighborhood hub for essential services, support, and connection. Rooted directly within the community, Conway FRC provides families with access to critical resources that promote stability, wellness, and long-term opportunity. Please follow the button below for their latest newsletter and most up-to-date resources and support.

We are grateful to Westside Spreading Company for their generous donation of $271.72 in books to Beckman! Their support helps us continue building our school library and providing students with engaging books that inspire a love of reading and learning.

If your child is riding an E-Bike or scooter to school, please review the following information provided to Lodi USD by law enforcement to ensure that your child is following regulations and is riding with safety.

• E-Bikes - There are three classifications of e-bikes. All e-bikes must have an electric motor of less than 750 watts.
• Class 1 and 2: These e-bikes are similar to regular bicycles. They can be identified as pedal assisted with an electric motor that reaches a maximum speed of 20mph. Class 1 and 2 riders must wear a helmet while riding and adhere to the same regulations as regular bicycles.
• Class 3: These e-bikes are pedal assisted with an electric motor that ceases to provide power at 28mph. These e-bikes have age restrictions, riders must be 16 years or older, and must be wearing a helmet at all times when riding.

• Motorized Scooters - Motorized scooters are two-wheeled devices with a floorboard or seat, and are powered by an electric motor.
• Riders of motorized scooters must be 16 years of age or older, and must have a valid driver's license or learner's permit to legally ride. Riders must also wear a helmet.

Please help us keep students safe by ensuring these regulations are followed. Thank you!

1st Trimester 2026-2027 Important Dates

Wednesday, August 26th – Minimum Day / College Wear Day!

Friday, August 28th – Kona Ice Truck (2:00-2:45)

Wednesday, September 3rd - College Wear Day!

Friday, September 4th – Kona Ice Truck (2:00-2:45)

Monday, September 7th – Labor Day! – No School

Wednesday, September 9th – Minimum Day / College Wear Day!

Wednesday, September 16th – Assessment & Collaboration Minimum Day / College Wednesday!

Thursday, September 17th – Constitution Day!

Tuesday, 9/21 – Friday, 9/25: Parent-Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal - Minimum Days)

Monday, September 28th thru Friday, October 9th – Fall Break

Extended 2026-2027 Important Dates

Monday, October 12th – School Resumes

Wednesday, October 14th – College Wear Day!

Wednesday, October 14th – Picture Retake & Make-Up Day (7:30-12:00 in the Cafeteria)

10/16-10/23: Fall Book Fair (Library)

Wednesday, October 21st – Minimum Day / College Wear Day!

Wednesday, October 21st – Harvest Festival (3:30-5:30)

Wednesday, October 28th – Kona Ice Truck (2:00-2:45)

Wednesday, October 28th – College Wear Day!

Friday, October 30th – Bobcats PBIS Store (9:30-10:15)

Tuesday, November 3rd – General Election Polling Place (6 am – 9 pm in the Library)

Wednesday, November 4th – Minimum Day / College Wear Day!

Friday, November 6th – First Trimester Report Cards Are Sent Home

Friday, November 6th – Kona Ice Truck (2:00-2:45)

Tuesday, November 10th – Parent Café Begins (Tuesdays from 8:30-10:00 in F28)

Wednesday, November 11th – Veteran’s Day (No School)

Wednesday, November 18th – Minimum Day / College Wear Day!

Friday, November 20th – Bobcats PBIS Store (9:30-10:15)

November 23rd – November 27th – Thanksgiving Break

Wednesday, December 2nd – College Wear Day!

Friday, December 4th – Kona Ice Truck (2:00-2:45)

Wednesday, December 9th – Minimum Day / College Wear Day!

Wednesday, December 16th – College Wear Day!

Thursday, December 17th – Bobcats PBIS Store (9:30-10:15)

Friday, December 18th – Minimum Day

12/21/26 – 1/4/27: Winter Break