DOUGLAS GARDENS ELEMENTARY
HOME OF THE MUSTANGS
From the Principal
Dear Douglas Gardens Families,
It is our goal at Douglas Gardens to educate the whole child which means we focus on both academic and social development. Staff at Douglas Gardens work diligently to teach not only academic content area, but social emotional curriculum as well. Teachers use explicit lessons to teach appropriate behavior in all locations of our building. When we see students following those expectations, we recognize their efforts with a Mustang Moment. Once a week, we hold a drawing to give prizes to students who have won Mustang Moments. We are very grateful for our wonderful and supportive families and their students. We love the enthusiasm that the students come to school with every day. We are grateful for our hardworking and dedicated staff who put in endless hours each week, to be ready to teach, support, guide and encourage students as they learn and grow. On behalf of the staff at Douglas Gardens, I want to wish you the best of the Winter Season.
Pick up and Drop off
Effective December 5, 2022, families will no longer be allowed to start lining up before
7:55am for morning drop off and before 2:30 pm for afternoon regular day pick up. For Early Release Fridays, no line will be allowed before 12:10 pm. You are asked to park in a regular parking spot if arriving for pick up/drop before these times. These changes will allow access to delivery drivers, emergency vehicles etc.
Attendance Calls
Parents/Guardians - When calling the school to report your child's absence, please use the "Attendance" option. When leaving the message , remember to include the following: Student's first and last name, Classroom teacher's name and the nature of the absence. If the reason for the absence is an illness, please leave a description of the illness. Many parents are leaving a message stating their student is "sick" and no other information. When no details are given regarding the nature of the illness, we will need to return a call home for additional information.
Picture Retake Day
Lifetouch picture retake day is Wednesday, Dec 7th.
Health Potocol
With the recent surge of pediatric cases and hospitalizations of respiratory viruses across Oregon and increases in respiratory syncytial virus (RSV), influenza virus, COVID-19, and other respiratory viruses, we are asking parents help their children to practice practical measures to prevent the spread of these viruses.
- Cover your coughs and sneezes with a tissue or your upper shirt sleeve, not your hands
- Wash your hands often with soap and water for at least 20 seconds
- Avoid close contact, such as kissing, shaking hands, and sharing cups and eating utensils, with others
- Clean frequently touched surfaces such as doorknobs and mobile devices.
Parent/Teacher Conferences
Now is the time to sign up for your student's "Parent/Teacher Conference. Conferences will be held December 1st and 2nd and are being offered either in person or virtual. Sign up is done through PTCFast. Please use this link to sign up for your students conference. Please remember to indicate your conference as "in person" or "virtual" in the special request section. Your conference should be scheduled no later than November 23rd.
Upcoming Dates
No School Report Card Prep - Nov. 30
Parent/Teacher Conferences - Dec. 1-2
Early Release Dec. 9
Winter Break begins Dec. 19
Students Return Jan. 4