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Books read by Mrs. Gates
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Will You Be My Friend, by Sam McBratney, illustrated by Anita Jeram
You Get What You Get, by Julie Gassman , illustrated by Sarah Horne
Please watch this video from Ms. Gates and Ms. Stothers about reopening of Donlon Elementary
Recorded 12/16/2020
December 2020 parent info.mp4Mrs. Gates' presentation to the PUSD school board on December 15, 2020
Donlon Reopening Board presentation.mp4STUDENT ATTENDANCE REMINDER
STUDENT ATTENDANCE REMINDER
If your student is going to be absent and unable to participate in distance learning, please remember to call the Donlon office attendance line at 925-426-0403 and leave a message with the reason for the absence.
If your student is going to be absent and unable to participate in distance learning, please remember to call the Donlon office attendance line at 925-426-0403 and leave a message with the reason for the absence.
Think that all masks are the same? They aren't! Watch this video as a family! Great information from the Exploratorium - thank you Mrs. Finney for the tip!
Friday, December 18 is a minimum day.
Friday, December 18 is a minimum day.
Minimum Day Schedule - 12/18
*1st - 5th Grade
*No change for TK/K
Specialist classes (PE, Science, Music) stay the same, except the last class ends at 1:05/1:15 (no specialist classes after 1:15).
8:15 Start Time
8:15AM - 9:45AM Instructional Block 1
9:45AM - 10:00AM Recess/Break
10:00AM - 11:30AM Instructional Block 2
11:30AM - 12:15PM Lunch
12:15 PM - 1:05/1:15 PM Synchronous OR Asynchronous instruction (1:05 - 1st-3rd, 1:15 - 4th-5th) - Last specialist class (PE, Music, Science) ends at 1:15, no 1:30 specialist classes on 12/18/2020.
Winter break is from December 19 through January 3 and all offices will be closed, all staff will be on break.
Winter break is from December 19 through January 3 and all offices will be closed, all staff will be on break.
School resumes (remotely) on Monday, January 4.
School resumes (remotely) on Monday, January 4.
Practice our four BEST prevention tools NOW: Wearing a face covering, Maintaining safe distancing, Frequent hand washing, and Cleaning surfaces. Let's all practice so students are ready to come to Donlon safely when we are allowed to reopen!
Practice our four BEST prevention tools NOW: Wearing a face covering, Maintaining safe distancing, Frequent hand washing, and Cleaning surfaces. Let's all practice so students are ready to come to Donlon safely when we are allowed to reopen!
(Hint: Students should start wearing a mask during class zoom meetings and while doing school work to start getting used to the feeling.)
(Hint: Students should start wearing a mask during class zoom meetings and while doing school work to start getting used to the feeling.)
Winter Break Meals 2020.pdfPUSD-Parent-Engagement.pdfPUSD-Parent-Engagement-SP.docxPUSD-Parent-Engagement Chinese.docxWant to have School Smarts? We've got you covered!
Want to have School Smarts? We've got you covered!
For the last 4 years, the School Smarts Program at Donlon has sought to teach parents about the ins and outs of the education system and how we can best help our students navigate all the way through to college. The Program also strives to create meaningful and diverse parent involvement, and a strong community where all feel welcome and participate.
This program answers questions such as:
How is our public school system organized?
How can your child succeed at Donlon and beyond?
How will your child’s progress be measured?
How do you build strong communication with school staff?
How are decisions and policies made at Donlon?
How can you initiate the changes you want to see around school?
Here is what some prior participants said about the program:
"My husband and I found the program very beneficial and the information invaluable" - Cynthia Sandhu
"We really enjoyed being a part of a community eager to learn and participate in our school system" -Jaime Jackman
"School Smarts is a wonderful program for parents who are new to the public school system. It gives more insight about the various programs offered by the district. It helps parents to understand how the funding happens and how things work in the school system. It also helps parents to learn more from the actual leaders that work for the school system (principal, vice-principal, superintendent, PPIE director...) who come and educate parents about their experiences" -Dharshna Gowri
"I enjoyed School Smarts. I met my kid's teacher's boss, the teacher's boss's boss, and many people who care about my kid's education." -Chuck Chang
Please see this flyer for detailed information
Community_Service_Flyer.pdfA group of Donlon students have created this community service and are trying it for the first time this week.
If you have fruit trees and have excess, here's a place for that fruit so it doesn't go to waste!
Thank you to the Donlon Community Service Kids!
Wanting to Donate?
Wanting to Donate?
The Holiday Gift Program is now closed (as of 12/11/2020) and over 300 families were sponsored!
The Holiday Gift Program is now closed (as of 12/11/2020) and over 300 families were sponsored!
If you are interested in making donations to charitable causes, our Pleasanton Partners In Education (PPIE) is a wonderful recipient, and all of the donations you make will benefit our PUSD students.
If you are interested in making donations to charitable causes, our Pleasanton Partners In Education (PPIE) is a wonderful recipient, and all of the donations you make will benefit our PUSD students.
Are you (or someone you know) considering a school-based job?
Are you (or someone you know) considering a school-based job?
Pleasanton Unified is hiring substitute teachers! Please see this Certificated Brochure for more information. Pleasanton Unified is also hiring substitute classified Paraprofessionals, Custodians and Student Supervision Assistants! Please see this Classified Brochure for more information. If you know someone that might be interested in any of these positions, please pass this information along.
Pleasanton Unified is hiring substitute teachers! Please see this Certificated Brochure for more information. Pleasanton Unified is also hiring substitute classified Paraprofessionals, Custodians and Student Supervision Assistants! Please see this Classified Brochure for more information. If you know someone that might be interested in any of these positions, please pass this information along.
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