Participate in PUSD’s fifth annual school quality survey. It’s open through THIS Friday, May 3.
Your input will help us identify areas we’re doing well, and opportunities for growth which will assist in our planning moving forward to best serve all of our students.
The online survey is compatible with any computer, tablet, or smartphone. Please check your email for your invitation and survey link. The survey is offered in English, Spanish and Chinese. All responses are strictly confidential.
Parents/guardians, go to pusdedu.info/2024sqsurvey, or check your email for an invitation and link. Employees and students in grades 6-12 will also receive an invitation to take the survey via email.
For more information, please contact Patrick Gannon, pgannon@pleasantonusd.net.
May 2 - Early Release Day for all students except First Graders. Drop off at 8:15, pick up at 12:05 (TK/K) or 12:15 (2nd - 5th)
May 16 - Open House and Science Fair 6 - 7 p.m.
May 22 - 5th grade Band & Strings End of Year Performance - MPR 2:15 p.m.
May 24 - Minimum Day (ALL GRADES) -Drop off at 8:15, pick up at 12:05 (TK/K) or 12:15 (1st - 5th)
May 27 - NO SCHOOL - Memorial Day
May 31 - Last Day of School - Minimum Day (ALL GRADES) - Drop off at 8:15, pick up at 12:05 (TK/K) or 12:15 (1st - 5th)
May 31 - Kindergarten performance MPR 11:10 a.m.
2023-24 BELL SCHEDULE 24 HOUR ATTENDANCE LINE 925-426-0403
Mariachi y Ballet Folklorico Fiesta!
Pleasanton Middle School
Friday, May 3 at 5:30 p.m.
Greetings, Donlon Elementary Families!
The Science Fair is fast approaching, offering our Cubs a fantastic opportunity to dive into the world of science. We encourage them to participate and creatively explore an area of science that interests them. To register for the Science Fair, please complete the Registration Form found at the link provided: https://tinyurl.com/WCSF2024
Participation in the Science Fair is optional for Grades TK - 3 students. For more details about check-in dates and frequently asked questions, please refer to the Science Fair handbook https://bit.ly/2024DonlonScienceFair
Check-In and Project Drop-Off Details:
Dates: Monday, May 13th for Grades TK - 3, and Tuesday, May 14th for Grades 4 & 5
Time:
May 13th: 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM & 2:50 PM - 3:30 PM
May 14th: 8:00 AM - 8:20 AM, 2:50 PM - 3:30 PM, and 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Location: Multipurpose Room (MPR)
Note: Please ensure that project props are limited to what can fit inside the project board.
Remember to pick up all projects at the conclusion of Open House on Thursday, May 16th.
Questions about the Science Fair? Contact sciencefair.donlonpta@gmail.com
We are eagerly looking forward to seeing all of your wonderful projects!
Donlon Science Fair Committee
Featuring our Cubs and the things that they are doing outside of their school day. Please use this form to submit information (keep it short and sweet) and a photo if you'd like. Then look for your child in our next Digest!
These norms of behavior are how we adults interact at Donlon . If you have any questions about our norms, please reach out to Janet Gates or Danielle Tremain, your Donlon administrators.
Donlon's Meeting Norms:
Stay student focused.
Assume positive intentions.
Be open to ideas.
Communicate clearly and succinctly.
Ask and welcome questions for clarification.
Allow others to complete thoughts before responding.
Listen carefully for understanding, and respect other’s views.
Honor time limits.
If you want to volunteer on campus or on field trips this school year, please see the Volunteers page of the PUSD website to review the PUSD Volunteer Handbook. After reading through the handbook, apply to be a volunteer for the 2023-24 school year by using the PUSD Raptor Volunteer Application link. Please note: TB clearance is required for all volunteers.
Volunteer Clearance process - if you think you MIGHT want to volunteer in a classroom, please complete this process - you'll be ready!
Questions? Please email volunteerclearance@pleasantonusd.net
All medication must be picked up by a parent or guardian by the end of the school day on May 31st. All medication left in the school office will be discarded. Medication Consent forms for the 2024/25 school year can be found on the PUSD website, or on our Donlon website under HEALTH.
FIRST GRADE PHYSICAL EXAM FORM DUE BY NOV. 5, 2024
Students entering First Grade in August are required to have a physical exam by a licensed healthcare provider. This can be any physical exam your child has had dating back to 6 months prior to starting Kindergarten. Letters will be sent home in May for students who have yet to turn this in.
Please email the completed medical form to jtompkins@pleasantonusd.net, or drop it off at the Donlon Office.
KINDERGARTEN PARENTS/GUARDIANS:
Completed Oral Health Exam forms are due by May 31, 2024. Please drop off at the Donlon office or email to: jtompkins@pleasantonusd.net. Thank you!
PUSD hosted one In-Person Parent Informational Meeting on January 24, 2024. The slide deck from that meeting is available for viewing on the TK/K Parent Meeting page on the PUSD Website.
New Student Enrollment for the 2024-25 school year opened on February 5, 2024. The link to begin the online enrollment process is available on the PUSD website. PLEASE READ THROUGH THIS IMPORTANT PAGE REGARDING ENROLLMENT!
Transitional Kindergarten (TK): The child must turn 5 years old between Sept. 2, 2024 and June 2, 2025
Kindergarten enrollment: The child must turn 5 years old on or before Sept. 1, 2024
Thank you for your care and caution while driving!
Reminders about our Donlon traffic:
Honor the queue! Do not cut in front of others in our front loop. If you need to drop off your child in the front loop, you must wait in line. You may NOT drop off your child from the left lane - only drop off in the curb lane, and have your child exit from the curb side of the car.
Keep our traffic flowing! Our front lot has TWO exit lanes for after you have dropped off or picked up your child. You can see two arrows painted on the ground as a reminder. Please fill both lanes (they both turn right at the end of the loop - drivers must take turns exiting).
Please don't block traffic by waiting for students on Dorman Road in front of our school. The southbound far right lane is for vehicles turning right into the Donlon parking lot. If you'd like to pick up your child elsewhere, the back of the school is an excellent spot, or you could have them walk to a different close location to meet you.
Cross safely! Do NOT run across the road or encourage your children to run across the road. All must use the crosswalks. A few extra steps to go to the crosswalk can be the difference between safety and tragedy. Also, please remind children that they must get off of their bikes and walk across the street. Riding a bike across the street is risky, because it doesn't allow time for car drivers to see the bike rider in time to stop.
Dear Parents,
I'm thrilled to share an opportunity for those passionate about creating innovative, technological solutions to problems facing our local community. Envirolympia is an environmental hackathon backed by notable organizations and figures, including Harvard ELS, Stanford ESW, the City of Dublin, and Dublin’s Mayor Hernandez herself. It's a chance for your child to showcase creativity, gain real-world experience, and take a step toward becoming a future entrepreneur. For more details and to participate, visit Envirolympia's website at https://www.envirolympia.com/. I appreciate your time and look forward to hearing back from you.
Thank you so much for your consideration!
Kind Regards,
Divyansh Agrawal
agrawal@mydusd.org