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First trimester report cards for all students in grades K–6 will be sent home with students on Friday, November 13. Report cards were originally scheduled to be distributed on November 6; however, due to some unexpected delays, the distribution date has been moved to November 13. We apologize for the delay and appreciate your patience and understanding.

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!

On Tuesday, November 3, our campus will serve as a polling location for the Midterm General Election. Due to this, you will notice additional activity on campus from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. in the school library.

Our school and district staff have planned accordingly to ensure that there will be minimal disruptions to the school day during voting times. Additionally, hired security will be present on campus to help ensure that voters remain within designated voting areas.

Thank you for your understanding and continued support as we work to maintain a safe and orderly learning environment for our students.

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!

Please mark your calendars! The following dates are minimum days:

• Wednesday, November 4
• 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.

The Imagine This... Story Writing Contest is now open, and we're inviting students in grades 3–8 to write and submit original stories—real or imagined—based on accurate information about California agriculture. This one-of-a-kind contest combines agriculture, creativity, and literacy. Each year, one state winner from each grade level is selected, and their story is illustrated by talented high school art students before being published in a beautifully bound book!

Important Dates:

📅 November 1 – Story Submission Deadline

🏅 December 1 – Regional Winners Announced

🏆 December 1 – State Winners Announced

Winners Will:

📖 Become a published author

🏛️ Travel to Sacramento to be recognized at the State Capitol (travel expenses covered)

🎨 Have their story professionally illustrated by high school art students

🖼️ Receive a giant poster featuring their story's illustrated book cover

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.

1st Trimester 2026-2027 Important Dates

Tuesday, November 3rd – General Election Polling Place (7 am – 8 pm in the Library)

Wednesday, November 4th – Minimum Day / College Wear Day!

Friday, November 6th – Kona Ice Truck (2:00-2:45)

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