Dorena School Family

  September 26th, 2025 Can you believe it's already the end of September? We've had a fantastic start to the school year! This past month, we have successfully launched into our core reading and math instruction . Your students are already working hard, learning key foundational skills, and building stamina. As we move into October, we'll continue to build on this strong foundation. Thank you for your continued support at home! Announcements: Kindergarten starts full days next week starting 9/29! They will now be released at 2:30 M, T, Th, F and at 12:30pm on Wednesdays.  We will start our classroom attendance challenges next week! For every school day that a class has no more than 1 student absent and/or 1 student tardy, they will earn a point. The class with the most points by the end of the month will earn a privilege. This month's privilege is an extra fun recess with popsicles, games, sidewalk chalk, and a bubble dance party.  Middle School students will start earn...

  September 12th, 2025 We are so excited about the learning and growth happening at school. We just finished up our first assessments, and are so impressed with where our students are starting with skills. To make sure every student can get the most out of each day and continue to make growth, it's important that they come to school ready to learn. A great day at school starts the night before. Getting a good night’s rest is crucial for a child’s ability to focus and engage with lessons. A tired mind struggles to grasp new concepts and can lead to frustration. We encourage you to establish a consistent bedtime routine that allows your child to get the sleep they need to be at their best. Another key to a successful day is minimizing distractions. We've noticed that toys and personal items can sometimes take a child's attention away from their schoolwork and classmates. To help us create the best learning environment for everyone, please remind your child to leave their toys...

  September 12th, 2025 As we settle into the new school year, I want to take a moment to reflect on the incredible work our students are doing. The initial excitement has worn off, and now we're in the phase of building a strong and lasting foundation for learning. Our kids are building  stamina and resilience as they tackle new routines and academic challenges. It has been amazing to see the difference from last year. We are in a much more proactive space—not just surviving, but truly thriving. In our classrooms, we're seeing deep learning, focused small groups, and purposeful testing that helps us understand exactly where each student is. We are so proud of your children and their willingness to take on any challenge. Thank you for being such a vital part of our school community. Announcements: We have noted a lot of poison oak on our school campus, the SLSD maintenance team came out to do an assessment and is going to complete an emergency Pesticide Application. For more i...

  September 5th, 2025 What a great start to the new school year! Our classrooms are buzzing with energy, full of excited students ready to learn and achieve amazing things. We're so glad to have everyone back. These first few weeks have been focused on setting a strong foundation for success. We're busy assessing students' skills, teaching and reviewing school expectations, and practicing our daily routines. This groundwork ensures we can all have a smooth and productive year. Thank you to all the families who were able to join us for our Open House. It was wonderful to see so many of you connect with teachers and other families. Your support makes a huge difference, and we're looking forward to an incredible year of learning and growth together! Announcements: Kindergarteners start school on Monday 9/8/25 with a half day schedule released at 12:30pm every day until September 26th. Kindergartners will start a full day schedule on 9/29/25. Preschoolers start school on We...