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November 9, 2026 - November 13, 2026
Principal's Message
Dear Beckman Families,
I am writing to share some bittersweet news about our Vice Principal, Ms. Luna-Garcia. Ms. Luna-Garcia has been presented with an exciting opportunity to become a principal at another school within Lodi Unified School District. Her last day at Beckman was Friday, November 6. She shared a message with the Beckman community through ParentSquare on Thursday, November 5.
While we are excited for Ms. Luna-Garcia as she embarks on this next chapter in her career, she will be greatly missed by our Beckman community. Since joining Beckman in July of 2023, Ms. Luna has been instrumental in supporting our school and serving our students, families, and staff. Over the past four months, she has been especially important in helping me transition into my role as Beckman's new principal.
Beginning November 12, Mr. Rich Perez, a highly experienced and well-respected retired principal, will serve as our guest administrator to help support the Beckman community during this transition. Once a permanent replacement has been selected, we will share that information with our families.
Thank you for your continued support and understanding as we navigate this transition. We look forward to continuing to provide a positive, supportive, and successful learning environment for all of our Beckman Bobcats.
First Trimester Report Cards
First trimester report cards for all students in grades K–6 will be sent home with students on Friday, November 13. Please ask your child for their report card on Friday, November 13.
Report cards are an important opportunity to celebrate your child's accomplishments, recognize areas of growth, and identify areas where additional support may be needed. They provide valuable information about your child's academic progress, achievement of grade-level standards, and development of important learning skills.
Approximately one month ago, many of you participated in parent-teacher conferences. The information shared during those conferences should help provide context for understanding your child's report card, including grades, assessments, and areas of strength and growth.
At Beckman Elementary, we believe that strong communication and partnerships between home and school are essential to student success. Thank you for your continued partnership and support of our Beckman Bobcats!
Join Our English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)!
We are looking for parents who would like to become members of our English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)!
Our ELAC meets approximately 3–4 times a year to bring families and school staff together to support our Multilingual Learners/English Learners.
As an ELAC member, you will have the opportunity to:
- Review student performance and the programs supporting our English Learners.
- Share your perspectives on how we can better support our students and families.
- Provide input on how Title I funds can be used to address the academic and educational needs of our learners.
- Learn about resources and opportunities available to families.
- View and provide input on Comprehensive School Safety Plan
- Help plan school events and activities that support our school community.
No special experience is needed. We are simply looking for parents who want to share their ideas, provide feedback, and help us continue improving our school. Interested in joining ELAC? Please contact me by Thursday morning, November 5. You can email me, send me a message through ParentSquare, or stop me after school.
All Families Are Invited to Our First ELAC Meeting!
Whether or not you are interested in becoming a committee member, we welcome all families to attend our first ELAC meeting of the school year.
Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2026
Time: 8:00 AM, right before our Parent Café
Location: Beckman Elementary
We look forward to hearing from our families and working together to support our students!
Parent Café
We are excited to offer a Parent Café at Beckman Elementary beginning Tuesday, November 10, at 8:30 a.m.-10 a.m. Parent Café is a welcoming opportunity for parents and caregivers to connect, share experiences, build relationships, learn from one another in a supportive environment, and become a better parent. Coffee, juice, water, and pastries will be provided.
The group will meet weekly through February 2, 2027, with 10 sessions (11/10, 11/17, 12/1, 12/8, 12/15, 1/5, 1/12, 1/19, 1/16, and 2/2) in total. We hope you will join us for any or all of the sessions and take advantage of this special opportunity to connect with other Beckman families and strengthen our school community!
School Site Council Meeting and Comprehensive School Safety Plan
As per California Education Code 32288, it mandates that each school site conducts a public meeting to discuss and plan for school site safety. Each year the update of the plan also requires notification to a variety of stakeholders, including your office or organization for the opportunity to provide input to the plan.
In compliance with this statute, we are hosting a School Site Council meeting which is open to the public. As one of the agenda items, we will meet to review and approve site safety plan on November 17 at 2:15 in the Beckman school's library. This meeting will serve as an opportunity to discuss current safety procedures, and to review the Comprehensive School Site Safety Plan (CSSP).
We welcome your input and participation in this critical process. Your expertise and perspective are valuable in developing a comprehensive safety plan that effectively addresses the unique needs of our school.
Thank you for your commitment to the safety and well-being of our school community. Together, we can create a safe and secure environment for our students and staff.
Sincerely,
Mr. Koh
Special Education Community Advisory Committee Meeting - December 14, 2026
The Student Services/SELPA Department invites families, educators, and community members to attend the upcoming Special Education Community Advisory Committee (CAC) meeting.
Topic: VMRC, DOR, and Transition to Adult Services
Presenter: Lisa Chaves, Special Education Coordinator
Date: December 14, 2026
Time: 6:00 p.m.
Location: Microsoft Teams
This meeting will provide an opportunity to learn more about Valley Mountain Regional Center (VMRC), the Department of Rehabilitation (DOR), and the transition process from school-based services to adult services.
Join the meeting: Click the Join the meeting now link to participate from your computer, tablet, or smartphone.
For questions or additional information, please contact the Student Services/SELPA Department at (209) 331-7061. We look forward to your participation!
Upcoming Minimum Days and Holidays
Please mark your calendars!
The following dates are minimum days:
- Wednesday, November 18
- Wednesday, December 9
- Friday, December 18 (Last Day of School before Winter Break)
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!
Upcoming School Holidays
A friendly reminder that there will be no school on Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Veterans Day.
Additionally, school will be closed for Thanksgiving Break from Monday, November 23, through Friday, November 27.
Thank you for marking these important dates on your calendars.
Staying Connected - Download the ParentSquare App!
As Lodi USD continues to move towards our goal of clear, timely, and transparent communication, we want to ensure that our families are receiving communication with ease. You should already be receiving communication through email and text - if you're not, please reach out to our school's office to let us know. The next step with staying connected is downloading the ParentSquare app! Available for both iPhones and Androids, downloading the app ensures instant access to updates, and provides an easy way to interact with posts, direct messages, forms, and more. Download the free app by following the link in the button below.
If you need help accessing ParentSquare, please reach out to communications@lodiusd.net.
2026-2027 School Year Calendar
Calendar - Upcoming Events & Activities
Second Trimester’s 2026-2027 Important Dates
11/9-11/13: National School Psychology Week
Tuesday, November 10th – English Language Advisory Committee (ELAC) Meeting (8-8:30 in the Library)
Tuesday, November 10th – Parent Café Begins (Tuesdays from 8:30-10:00 in the Library)
Wednesday, November 11th – Veteran’s Day (No School)
Friday, November 13th – First Trimester Report Cards Sent Home with Students
Tuesday, November 17th – Parent Café (8:30-10:00 in F28)
Tuesday, November 17th – School Site Council (SSC) Meeting (2:15 in the Library)
Tuesday, November 17th – Storm Drain Detective (2:30-5:10)
Wednesday, November 18th – Minimum Day / College Wear Day!
Friday, November 20th – Bobcats PBIS Store (9:30-10:15)
November 23rd – November 27th – Thanksgiving Break
Tuesday, December 1st – Parent Café (8:30-10:00 in F28)
Wednesday, December 2nd – College Wear Day!
Friday, December 4th – Kona Ice Truck (2:00-2:45)
12/7-12/11: Holiday Shoppe (Cafeteria)
Tuesday, December 8th – Parent Café (8:30-10:00 in F28)
Friday, January 8th – Kona Ice Truck (2:00-2:45)
Wednesday, December 9th – Minimum Day / College Wear Day!
Wednesday, December 9th – Kindergarten Classes to WOW Museum (8:30-11:00)
Tuesday, December 15th – Parent Café (8:30-10:00 in F28)
Tuesday, December 15th – Storm Drain Detective (2:30-5:10)
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
Monday, January 4th - No School
Tuesday, January 5th – School Resumes
Tuesday, January 5th – Parent Café (8:30-10:00 in F28)
Wednesday, January 6th – College Wear Day!
Tuesday, January 12th – Parent Café (8:30-10:00 in F28)
Wednesday, January 13th – Minimum Day / College Wear Day!
Monday, January 18th – Holiday: Martin Luther King Jr.’s Birthday (No School)
Tuesday, January 19th – Parent Café (8:30-10:00 in F28)
Wednesday, January 20th – College Wear Day!
Friday, January 22nd – Bobcats PBIS Store (9:30-10:15)
Tuesday, January 22nd – Parent Café (8:30-10:00 in F28)
Wednesday, January 27th – Lockdown Drill
Wednesday, January 27th – College Wear Day!
1/25-1/29: Lodi USD’s Great Kindness Challenge Week (Theme - In Service of Our Community)
2/1-2/5: National School Counseling Week
Tuesday, February 2nd – Parent Café (8:30-10:00 in F28)
Wednesday, February 3rd – Minimum Day / College Wear Day!
Wednesday, February 3rd – No School for Preschools
Thursday, February 4th – Kona Ice Truck (2:00-2:45)
Friday, February 5th – Holiday: Lincoln’s Birthday (No School)
Wednesday, February 10th – College Wear Day!
Monday, February 15th – Holiday: Washington’s Birthday (No School)
Tuesday, February 16th – School Site Council (SSC) Meeting (2:15 in the Library)
Wednesday, February 17th – Minimum Day / College Wear Day!
Wednesday, February 24th – Stockton Soul Assembly (8:30-9:10 TK-3 & 9:30-10:10 4th-6th)
Wednesday, February 24th – College Wear Day!
Friday, February 26th – Second Trimester report Cards Sent Home with Students
Friday, February 26th – Bobcats PBIS Store (9:30-10:15)
Extended 2026-2027 Important Dates
Thursday, March 11th – Spring Picture Day (7:45-11:15 in the Library)
3/15 - 3/26: Spring Break
May 3 – May 21: CAASPP State Testing Window (3rd-6th Graders)
5/3 – 5/7: Spring Book Fair (Library)
5/3 – 5/7: Teacher & Support Staff Appreciation Week
Wednesday, May 5th – Lunch with a Loved One (11:45-12:30)
Wednesday, May 5th – Open House (1:00-2:30 p.m.)
Friday, May 14th – Beckman’s Field Day
Tuesday, May 18th – Senior Walk for Lodi Schools