August 14, 2024

Dear Families,

Welcome Back! We are excited for the new school year. We hope to see everyone at Back to School Night tomorrow, August 15th, 4:00-6:00 pm. Students will be able to meet their teachers and check out their classrooms.

Don’t forget to stop by our photo backdrop on Monday and take your First Day of School pictures!!!

You will be receiving first-day paperwork from your child’s teacher. These forms are important and time-sensitive. Please return all completed YELLOW forms to school by 8/23/24. If you have a new TK or K student, please make sure our office has a certified copy of their birth certificate and immunization records for their file. 

Our students’ safety is a top priority. Please, remember there will be many students and families on campus and commuting to school on the first day, so please drive slowly and carefully. We will have the field open for additional parking. Just a reminder, when in the drop-off lane, adults are to remain in the car and ALL students need to exit the cars on the passenger’s side. This keeps students out of the line of traffic. If you must get out to put on backpacks etc.,  please pull around and park in a designated parking space. There is no parking in the red zones or at the Senior Resource Center. Thank you for helping us keep everyone safe.

School begins promptly at 8:00 for all grade levels. Breakfast is served in the cafeteria at 7:45 - 8:00 for those students who want to eat at school. TK and Kindergarten dismissal is at 12:30 daily. 1st - 4th grades dismissal is at 2:15 M-Th and 12:30 on Fridays. Consistent school attendance is essential for children to grow academically, socially, and emotionally. Please make it a priority to have your child at school every day and on time. 

Students are served lunch daily in the cafeteria, but you are welcome to send a lunch from home if your child would prefer. T/K and Kindergarten eat at 10:40, 1st Grade at 11:00, 2nd Grade at 11:20, 3rd Grade at 11:40, and 4th Grade at 12:00.

We have many opportunities for you to be involved in your child’s school and education. Please consider joining FEPTO (Fortuna Elementary Parent Teacher Organization) this group raises money and plans events such as our annual school carnival. We would love to have you volunteer your time to help in your child’s classroom or participate in school activities and events, just let your teacher know. 

I am looking forward to an amazing school year, and I thank you for being a part of our Ambrosini Bumblebee Family. Please reach out to me with any questions, concerns, and compliments. 

Sincerely,

Angela Schuetzle

Principal