Marguerita Gazette

Husky Families,

It has been such a pleasure being part of Marguerita! Thank you for being so welcoming and kind. I look forward to continuing to build relationships with students and families.

- Ms. Jennifer Alcala

R.O.C.K. Goals for the Month of September!

At Marguerita, our R.O.C.K. values—Respect, Ownership, Cooperation, and Kindness—are at the heart of everything we do, and in September our focus is on helping students practice these expectations each day. Through our PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) framework, we teach and model clear behavior expectations that create a safe, supportive, and positive school environment. These values are reinforced in our monthly R.O.C.K. assemblies, where we celebrate students’ efforts, and through our Husky ROCKStar Store, where students can redeem ROCKStars they’ve earned for making positive choices. Together, these practices encourage every student to thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

Be RESPECTFUL

Take OWNERSHIP

Be COOPERATIVE

Be KIND

Alternative Income Form

Help ensure that Alhambra Unified School District receives the maximum amount of federal funds for our schools. The collection of household income is a necessary step to receive federal funds for the school that your child attends. Alternative Income Form

Be a part of their success!

Keep coming to school in September to be recognized in October!

Representatives: Jocelyn Alarcon, Jazlyn Martinez, Moises Montiel, Penelope Rico

Secretary: Emily Su

Treasurer: Delilah Gallegos

Historian: Bella Alvarado

Vice President: Mikayla Jimenez

President: Alexia Ruiz

Dear Husky families,

We are thankful for you being part of our school community! The world is constantly changing and we want to do everything we can to help our students be successful in school and in life.

We believe that students should have safe, predictable places to learn where they feel included. This year we will focus on helping students build healthy and helpful connections with classmates and teachers. A community where everyone feels included is a strong community.

This year, we would also like to hone in on attendance. Being at school consistently is critical not just for academic reasons but for real life everyday reasons. Attending everyday and on time not only allows our students to be successful learners, it builds that stamina and discipline to be successful in any career field. That sort of consistency begins now!

Some helpful tips for attendance:

• Establish consistent routines - setting regular bedtimes and wake-up times. Prepping backpack, lunches, clothes the night before to reduce morning stress

• Talking about the importance of attendance - explaining how attending every day builds confidence and skills. Connecting attendance with long-term goals such as college and career

• Building positive school connections - encouraging friendships and connecting with the teacher or other staff members in positive ways

• Celebrating attendance - Celebrate with a small treat or activity over the weekend, specifically celebrating attendance. Reinforce the idea that showing up is an accomplishment in itself

We hope to see everyone at school! It’ll be a great year Huskies!

Mr. Chae

chae_john@ausd.us

Reading 20 minutes a day stacks up through the year! Please read with your child in any language. Be sure to to utilize our school library as well as the Alhambra Library.

Instructional Coach: Anne Luong luong_anne@ausd.us

Come join Alhambra Chamber of Commerce Day of Service at Marguerita! Sign up to help keep our school gardens beautiful and thriving! *See flyer

We are building our makerspace where students and families will be able to come together to create! If you have any ideas or suggestions for this space that would be appropriate for elementary and middle school students, please email me: wu_cathleen@ausd.us

Welcome Back! We’re excited to be back at school ready for an amazing 2025-2026.

Dear Marguerita Husky Families & Community members,

A warm welcome to returning and new families for the 2025-2026 school year from the Parent Teacher Association (PTA). Partnering with the staff, teachers, and families can make this a successful and enriching year for every student.

The PTA is dedicated to enhancing children's educational experiences by supporting academic needs, funding enrichment programs, and building a stronger, more inclusive school community. Working together can create an environment where students can thrive academically, socially, and emotionally.

What we do and how you can help:

Throughout the year, the PTA sponsors various programs and events to enrich the school experience.

We already had our Ice Cream Social Friday, August 22 to welcome everyone back to school. We also successfully coordinated creating emergency kits for those who pre-ordered them. The kits will be delivered to your student’s classroom.

Upcoming we have monthly receptions after the Rock Star assemblies and our annual Book Fair coinciding with Parent Teacher Conferences Sep 22 -25. Our calendar is integrated in Marguerita’s school calendar and can be seen here.

Family support is essential for event success.

The PTA invites you to become an active participant in the school's success. Membership is a critical investment in your child's education, and there are many ways to get involved.

• Join us: Membership provides a vote on how PTA funds are spent. You can join online at https://jointotem.com/ca/alhambra/marguerita-elementary-pta. There is no obligation of your time with membership. But each membership demonstrates your commitment to your Husky to create an environment for successful learning. Each of your students will receive 5 ROCK Stars when you join PTA!

• Volunteer your time: Volunteers are essential for successful programs. Your time and talents are invaluable, whether you have an hour to give or can help lead an event. There are many opportunities for different schedules. Look for a volunteer sign-up list at upcoming events. Please reach out to Mrs. Rosemary Marin (marin_rosemary@ausd.us) on how to volunteer at Marguerita.

• Attend meetings: The first PTA meeting was held with Back to School night. Our next PTA general association meeting will be held virtually on Thursday, October 16, 2025, 4:45pm. This is a great way to learn about upcoming initiatives, and share ideas.

Stay connected:

Stay informed with important updates and information:

• Visit the website at www.margueritapta.org

• Follow the Facebook page at fb.com/ptamarguerita

It will be a fantastic year, and we look forward to meeting you at school events. For questions or suggestions, please reach out to president@margueritapta.org.

Let's make this an amazing year together.

Sincerely,

Deb Diaz

PTA President 2025-26, Marguerita PTA

Please reach out if you have questions for your teacher(s) and need help with translation. We are here to help!

Need help with Power School? Please read Letter to Parents below if you need help with Power School.

Would you like to be a Marguerita School volunteer or chaperone for a field trip? Volunteer Forms

Food banks: 211 LA/Food Resource Finder;

Food Banks near Alhambra

For free Medi-Cal enrollment assistance information click on flyer.

https://alhambralibrary.org

https://www.alhambralibrary.org/events-calendar

🏈📣🏀 Marguerita Huskies – Get Ready for City of Alhambra Youth Sports! 🎉

We are excited to share that the City of Alhambra Parks & Recreation Department will once again host its annual Youth Sports Programs right here at Marguerita for the 2024–2025 school year!

Programs offered at all Alhambra elementary school sites, including Marguerita:

Fall 2024

• Flag Football

• Cheerleading

Spring 2025

• Basketball
  

• Drill Team

Who can join?

• Open to 3rd–8th grade students

• Registration is through the City of Alhambra Parks & Recreation Department (paid registration required)

Transportation Provided 🚐

• Participants will be transported to and from games/clinics at Almansor Park

Questions? Contact the Program Coordinator:
📧 Carey Marquez – cmarquez@alhambraca.gov (T–F)

We’re thrilled to continue partnering with the City of Alhambra to give our Huskies opportunities to shine, build teamwork skills, and stay active. Don’t miss out on a season of fun and school spirit!

For more information, please contact:
Rosalyn Rojas – Recreation Supervisor
📞 (626) 570-5081 (M–TH) | 📧 rrojas@alhambraca.gov

Let’s go, Huskies! 🐾

1. Pull your vehicle up as far as you can during the drop off/pick up times. This will allow the cars behind you to do the same.

2. Do not double-park when dropping off or picking up your students. Please make sure your student(s) access your vehicle curbside - not in the street.

3. Present Yourself at the Gate Campus Supervisors and Yard Duties will not release your TK-4th grade child if you (parent/guardian) do not present yourself at the gate. Please remember that this policy keeps your child safe during very busy gate release times.

4. No U-Turns: Please do not make a U-Turn near or adjacent to our school.

5. Do not park or leave your vehicle unattended: in any area that is not intended for parking (i.e., double parked, red zone, bus zone, etc.,)

6. Please do not park your vehicle in any driveway Please respect our neighbors and their driveways. As such, please do not load or unload your child while parked in any driveway.

7. Always cross the street at the crosswalk (or end of street). If your child walks to/from school, please have a conversation with them about always using a crosswalk and watching for oncoming traffic. Please do not encourage your child to cross in the middle of the street to get to/from your vehicle.

8. Recognize our school zone and posted speed limits- and obey all other traffic signs on and around school property.

9. Reduce your speed when traveling around the school.

10. Be aware of an unusually high concentration of children and families in and around our school.

11. Be on the lookout for school buses and children entering and exiting the bus.

12. Expect increased traffic and delays. Please allow yourself extra time when coming to and from Marguerita Elementary.

We want everyone to get to their destinations safely!

School safety is always our first priority! Our message to our students, staff and community is, “See Something, Hear Something, Say Something - Report it!” If there is a school safety concern or threat of violence, always report it to the school and police. Each one of us (students, parents, families, guardians, community members) play an important role in school and community safety. Never hesitate to report a safety concern.

Additionally, as part of Marguerita’s Earthquake and Disaster Preparedness Program we are requesting that each child be provided a Personal Survival Kit to be stored in the classroom. Should a disaster, such as an earthquake, fire, or flood occur, there is a possibility that your child/children would need to remain in school for up to 72 hours- especially if access to and from school is too dangerous or unavailable. It would therefore be necessary to have some food and drink to sustain your child during this time.

For more information on needed items, please visit [2024-2025] Survival Kit Letter and Content List

Through measures AE and HS Bond funds and the completion of our modernization project last school year we received a beautiful campus and a digital marquee! For our marquee, our goal is that it enhances our communication with you as parents and the greater community. In keeping up-to-date with our many campus activities throughout the school year, please access and use the following;

#1. Digital Marquee

#2. School Website Calendar- https://www.margueritaelementary.org/

#3. Monthly Gazettes (this family newsletter!)

#4. Emails- please be on the lookout for school messages from Blackboard Connect and school staff (classroom teachers, Mr. Kohout, etc.,)

Husky Families, if you are interested in seeing a previous 2025-2026 newsletter, look no further!

We will be linking each month here!

Schedule and Calendar

[24-25] Marguerita Bell & Gate Daily Schedule

[24-25] Marguerita Minimum Days

Marguerita Digital Family Calendar- Events | Marguerita Elementary School

PowerSchool and Enrollment

Parent Portal Link: https://ps.ausd.us/public/

After School Care: AUSD: After-School Resources