Welcome Newsletter

- Maria Montessori

We are excited to welcome our students and families back for the 2026–27 school year! School will resume on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at 8:40 a.m. Students should be in their classrooms and seated by 8:45 a.m.

Please plan to arrive with enough time for your student to enter campus, get settled, and be ready to begin the day on time. We look forward to seeing everyone and starting another wonderful school year together!

Secondary students grades 7-12th will follow the following bell schedule:

First week of school 8/12 - 8/14 is 12pm dismissal

Regular dismissal times will begin the following week. Thank you for your support as we ease into the new school year!

Monday/Tuesday/Thursday/Friday 8:45am - 3:30pm

Wednesday 8:45am- 1:00pm

We will send a separate ParentSquare message to students and families with the First-Day Advisory List on Tuesday. To ensure a smooth transition, please review it so students know where to go at 8:45 a.m.

Advisory is where the year begins, students will meet their peers, connect with their teacher, and set the tone for success. During this first-day orientation, students will also receive their complete class schedules.

School lunch will not be provided during the first week of school. However, breakfast will be available from 8:00 AM to 8:30 AM each morning.

Please note that food delivery services (like DoorDash, UberEats, etc.) are not allowed on campus. If you need to bring lunch for your student, you're welcome to drop it off at the front office.

Thanks so much for your support and understanding!

For all school policies please visit our school website

For drop-offs, please use the entrance on Palisade Street and exit via Carlos Bee—no U-turns on Palisade. When dropping off your students, have them exit at the field gate entrance nearest to Carlos Bee. If your student is walking, they can enter through the black gate at the front of the school. Thanks for helping us keep traffic smooth and safe!

If your student needs to borrow a school-issued Chromebook, please complete the form below. You can return it to the main office in person or email it to nelly@haywardtwinoaks.org.

Ensuring every student has a Chromebook is essential for success in all classes. We're here to support your student’s learning, don’t hesitate to reach out with any questions!

Stay Connected at Twin Oaks!

At Hayward Twin Oaks, we use two key platforms to keep families informed and involved:

✅ PowerSchool – Check your student’s grades and assignments
✅ ParentSquare – Get school updates, announcements, and messages

PowerSchool Access

You’ll receive your PowerSchool login credentials by Tuesday 8/11/26 via email.
To register, you’ll need to use a desktop or laptop to create your account.

ParentSquare Setup

You’ll get an email or text invitation to create your ParentSquare account.
This is how we send important messages to families—by email and text—so don’t miss out!

Be Ready for Day One!

Please sign up to ensure you receive all communications.

Attention Families of Incoming 7th Graders:
Please make sure to submit your student's updated immunization records by Monday, August 10th.

State law requires that all 7th grade students have up-to-date vaccinations, including the Tdap booster and two doses of the varicella (chickenpox) vaccine. Students will not be allowed to start school on August 12 if their immunization records are not complete and submitted.

You can submit immunization records in any of the following ways:

• Drop them off at the school office, Monday through Friday, between 8:30 AM and 4:00 PM

• Email them to Nelly Medina at nelly@haywardtwinoaks.org.

Thank you for your attention to this important requirement!

Help Our School—Submit the Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Application

We’re asking every family to complete the Free or Reduced-Price Lunch Application, even if you think you may not qualify.
Why? Because your submission directly helps our school receive more funding and resources for students.

If you know you don’t qualify, simply select “Do Not Qualify” at the beginning of the form. It still counts and helps us track participation.

Why It Matters:

• All California students receive free meals, but…

• Additional benefits like test fee waivers (SAT/ACT), reduced college application fees, and access to certain school programs are only available if you apply and qualify.

• If you don’t apply, you won’t receive these extra benefits—even if you’re eligible.

It only takes a few minutes, but it makes a big impact.

Complete the application here: https://mealtimeapps.com

Thank you for supporting our school and helping us better serve all families!

If your student has a medical condition that requires them to use their phone to monitor or manage their health, please complete the attached form

If your student will need to take medication during the school day, please complete the following form.

Interested in High School Sports This Year?

Does your high schooler plan to play basketball, soccer, or volleyball this year? We offer teams for both girls and boys and we’re gearing up for a great season!

To participate, all students must have a current physical on file.

Please have the attached physical form completed by a healthcare provider and submitted to the school.
Important: Physicals must be dated July 2026 or later to be valid for the 2026–2027 athletic season.

We can’t wait to kick off another exciting year of Twin Oaks athletics!

Returning Students: Please bring your Chromebook, a writing utensil, and paper.

New Students: Please bring your completed Chromebook Agreement Form, a writing utensil, and paper.

If you’re looking for a simple way to support our amazing teachers and classrooms, we’ve put together an Amazon Wish List with a few items that would really make a difference.

Any donation—big or small—is truly appreciated and goes straight to helping our students and teachers have the best year possible.

Check it out here: https://a.co/dkqufoO

Thanks so much for your continued support!