The Schweitzer Growl

Week of 8/11-8/15

• 8/12- Meet the Teacher 5:30 pm
• 8/14- First Day of School
• TK & K- 8:55-12:55
• 1st-5th- 8:55-2:05
• 8/14- PTA Welcome Back Coffee (Front of School)

Week of 8/18-8/22

Week of 8/25-8/29

• 8/27- Schweitzer Fire Drill 1:30 pm

Below you will find a description of our arrival and dismissal procedures. Please keep in mind that these were designed to keep students, families and staff safe. We understand that this may seem inconvenient at times, and we appreciate your patience and willingness to participate in keeping students safe!

The first couple of days will be VERY busy. With that said, please follow arrival and dismissal procedures and bring your patience with you. Thank you!!

The construction team has been busy at work all summer on the quad area at Schweitzer. It is almost complete. The construction team needs an additional two weeks for completion. There will be fencing around the quad for safety. Please remind students to keep away from the fence. The proposed completion data is September 2, 2025. More information coming soon.

Safety is a priority at Schweitzer. Below you will find some keys points we are implementing to keep students safe.

• All staff who are on supervision duty will wear yellow vests.
• All staff will wear visible name badges.
• Front black gates will be locked until 8:40 am. Please do not have your child on campus before 8:40 am unless they are supervised by a parent or family member.
• Gates will be locked at 9:10 am.
• If your child arrives after 9:10, please use the call button on the black gate to contact the office.
• If you are visiting campus for any reason, please use the call button on the black gate to contact the office. Once on campus, go directly to the office to check in.
• All visitors on campus must check in at the office and wear a visitor badge.

Class assignments were sent in the mail last week to the families. If you did not receive your child's class assignment, we will have them available at Meet the Teacher as well as on the first day of school.

As we begin to prepare for the first day of school on Aug. 14, San Juan Unified School District would like to encourage families to complete the Annual Student Information Update as soon as possible.

The Annual Student Information Update asks families 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 2025-26 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.

Visit www.sanjuan.edu/parentportal to complete the Annual Student Information Update by Aug. 31.

Please contact your school office if you have questions about the Annual Student Information Update or need help logging in to Parent Portal. Logging in is safe and secure, and information provided is kept confidential.

August features a range of diversity observances, awareness days, and events promoting gender equality and allyship!

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples – August 9

The International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples hopes to raise awareness about the rights and contributions of indigenous populations worldwide. Today, start a dialogue about the indigenous communities and society by understanding the challenges they face such as marginalization.

Women’s Equality Day – August 26

This day remembers the passage of the 19th Amendment of the U.S. Constitution in 1920, which gave women the right to vote. Celebrate the achievements of women in history this month. Remember the ongoing struggle for gender equality and women’s rights every day.

International Day of People of African Descent – August 31

This day was established by the United Nations to celebrate the rich heritage and contributions of people of African descent worldwide, and to promote the full inclusion of people of African descent in all aspects of society. It also aims to combat racism, racial discrimination, xenophobia, and related intolerance that people of African descent face globally.