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From The Desk of Mr. Neal 8/11/26

NEW VICE PRINCIPAL AT EAST

Matt Britten is our New Vice Principal (Pending Board Approval)

Matt comes to us from Dublin Unified School District, where he spent 3 years as an elementary principal and 5 years as a middle school vice principal. We are very excited to have such an experienced administrator to work with our students, parents, and staff. Please welcome Mr. Britten when you see him on campus.

First Week of school Information

1. If students arrive before school starts, they should proceed directly thru the double doors. They can get breakfast in the MPR or just hang out in the quad.

2. The warning bell rings at 8:20. Class starts at 8:25

3. Picture day is THURSDAY.

4. Students do not need the PE clothes during the first week.

5. PLEASE be careful when driving down East Ave and dropping your students off in the morning and picking them up after school.

Schoology Learning Back-to-School Tips for Parents - This quick-start flyer helps families navigate Schoology Learning by showing how to view grades, monitor activity, and message teachers. Families can use this guide to stay engaged with their student’s academic progress all year long. Access the full guide here: SGY-Back-to-School-Parents-flyer.

The Livermore Police Department has put together a short video with back-to-school safety tips for students and families.

AROUND THE SCHOOL

Teacher and Classroom information

Mr. Lee will be retiring on August 31st. We already have a replacement teacher, Mrs. Scranton-Kaur. Mr. Lee will be helping out until his last day.

For 6th graders who have AVID READINESS on their elective wheel; we have changed that class to Intro to Spanish, which will last for a trimester. We were just unable to make the name change at this time.

We have one lunch period this year. We ordered more outside lunch tables and are looking to purchase even more.

The Advisory class will meet everyday for the first 5 days of school to cover PBIS lessons and school rules. After that, it will only meet on Wednesdays. For new parents:
The Advisory Class meets every Wednesday and is designed to help students build the academic habits, organization, and mindset they need to succeed in middle school and prepare them for the future. While it functions like a homeroom, it offers a more structured setting where students receive support in areas such as goal-setting, time management, study skills, social/emotional, and preparation for high school.
Each week, students will check their school email, review their grades, and stay on top of any missing assignments. The class also focuses on building a strong sense of community between students, teamwork, and helping students grow into confident, responsible learners who are prepared for the rigor of high school and beyond.