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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.

Thank you to all of our Beckman families for joining us at our annual Harvest Festival despite the rainy weather! Your candy donations, participation, and support helped make the event a special and memorable experience for our students and families.

A special thank-you to Mrs. Troutner and Mrs. Brownell for their hard work, dedication, and organization in making this event possible. Also, thank all of our Beckman staff members and the Tokay High School students who volunteered their time to run the games and activities.

Additionally, a GIANT thank-you to Ms. T., our school librarian, Mrs. Murillo, Mrs. Velasquez, Ms. Abbie, and other volunteers for running our Fall Book Fair. Your time and effort helped create a wonderful opportunity for our students to explore new books and develop a love of reading. We appreciate Bobcat families for getting books into your child's hands, supporting our school, and making literacy a priority at Beckman Elementary!

We are grateful for our wonderful school community and the teamwork that makes events like these possible. Thank you for helping make Beckman a special place to learn and grow!

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

10/26-10/30: Red Ribbon Week

Wednesday, October 28th – Kona Ice Truck (2:00-2:45)

Wednesday, October 28th – College Wear Day!

Friday, October 30th – Bobcats PBIS Store (9:30-10:15)

Tuesday, November 3rd – General Election Polling Place (6 am – 9 pm in the Library)

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

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

Friday, November 6th – First Trimester Report Cards Are Sent Home

Extended 2026-2027 Important Dates

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 F28)

Wednesday, November 11th – Veteran’s Day (No School)

Tuesday, November 17th – Parent Café (8:30-10:00 in F28)

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)

Wednesday, December 9th – Minimum Day / College Wear Day!

Tuesday, December 15th – Parent Café (8:30-10:00 in F28)

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

Tuesday, January 5th – School Resumes

Tuesday, January 5th – Parent Café (8:30-10:00 in F28)

1/25-1/29: Lodi USD’s Great Kindness Challenge Week (Theme - In Service of Our Community)

Thursday, March 11th – Spring Picture Day (7:45-11:15 in the Cafeteria)

May 3 – May 21: CAASPP State Testing Window (3rd-6th Graders)

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