Acacia Elementary School
2023 - 2024 School Year
October 18, 2026
Good Evening Acacia Families,
Thank you for another wonderful week at Acacia! A huge thank-you to all the volunteers, families, and organizers who made our Fall Festival a success! Neither the heat nor the wind could stop our Pandas from enjoying one of our most beloved traditions. Our Pandas appreciate your support, and we are grateful for the time, energy, and care you put into creating such a special experience for our students!
Warmly,
Rachel McCormick
Principal
Upcoming Events:
- October 24 - Pumpkin Run
- October 26-30 - Red Ribbon Week
- October 30 - Dress Like Your Favorite Book Character Dress Up Day and Costume Parade 8:00 am
- October 30 - Read with a Loved One, Grades TK-3, 8:10-8:30 am
- October 30 - Early Release, 12:30 Dismissal for all students
- November 2 - Non Student Day, Staff Development Day
- November 9 - Foundation Meeting, Staff Lounge, 6:30 pm
- November 11 - No School, Veteran's Day
- November 13 - DELAC, Orangethorpe School, 9:00 am
- November 14 - Champions for Children Block Party, Pacific Drive School, 9:00am-1:00pm
Nutrition Services
Nutrition Services is thrilled to present their Annual Halloween Plushie Giveaway! Five lucky students at each school will have a chance to win a Halloween plushie. To enter, just grab lunch from the cafeteria every day from October 19th to October 23rd. Five students will be randomly selected, and winners will be announced on Thursday, October 29th during morning announcements. Prizes can be picked up from our awesome School Lunch Heroes during lunch service! Be sure to join in on the fun!
Book Character Costume Parade and Read with a Loved One
RethinkEd Pilot Parent Informational Webinar
Date: Thursday, October 22, 2026
Time: 4:30–5:30 p.m.
Location: Virtual Webinar
Emergency Preparedness
Dear AcaciaFamilies,
The safety and well-being of every child is our top priority. Just as we practice fire and earthquake drills at school, we encourage every family to have a plan at home in case of an emergency.
A Family Emergency Preparedness Plan helps make sure your children are cared for by an adult you trust if you are ever unexpectedly unable to pick them up or care for them. That could happen because of an illness, El Niño flooding, an accident, or any other emergency.
Three simple steps:
Choose a trusted adult who can care for your children if you can't.
Download and fill out the free plan in English, Spanish or Korean from the district website: fullertonsd.org – Family Emergency Planning
Update your child's emergency contacts with our school office so the adult you chose is on file.
Need help completing your plan? Contact our School Support Advocate (SSA), Christian Alvarez, at 714-447-7700 or christian_alvarez_santiago@myfsd.org. We are happy to sit down with you and go through it together.
Every family in our school community is welcome, and we are here to support you.
Sincerely,
Rachel McCormick
Champions for Children Block Party
Exciting news! Mark your calendars for the Champions for Children Block Party on Saturday, November 14, 2026, at Pacific Drive Elementary School. This family-friendly event will provide valuable information and interactive activities for parents and students. Additionally, we will host a community resources fair and opportunities for families to celebrate their cultures through cultural performances, displays, and interactive experiences. Plus, it’s a SSOAR Saturday School, giving students a chance to make up for an absence! Stay tuned for more details in the coming weeks!
PTA and Foundation
Dining With Acacia
Pumpkin Run
Principal's Award
Panda Press
School News
Please visit our website at https://www.fullertonsd.org/Acacia for more information about Acacia, including suggested supply lists and calendar information.
Be sure to follow us on Facebook and Instagram @fsdacaciapandas
Thank you for your support as we continue to make Acacia a special place for all our students.
Warmly,
Rachel McCormick
Principal
Acacia Elementary School