News

Join CARES/ASP for a STEAMtastic Summer!

Science, Tehcnology, Engineering, and Math with Arts integrated throughout! Cooking, nutrition, and gardening too!

Stop by the CARES/ASP office for an application.

Applications accepted until Wednesday, May 30th.

The last day for the CARES After School Program

is Wednesday, June 6. 

Tuesday, May 29, 6:00-8:00 PM

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

Community Speaker Series: 

#5 LCAP Budget

with Jennifer Sachs and Nance Juner

Concord High School

4200 Concord Boulevard, Concord

Coffee and Canvas

Parents, take a break for coffee and painting with our Arts TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment), Ms. Spusta!

Join Ms. Spusta in Room 10 on Wednesday, May 23 8:00 - 9:30 am All are welcome!

Come and listen!

The MDUSD Elementary School Honor Band & Orchestra

will be playing at Todos Santos Plaza

on Saturday, May 12.

Honor Orchestra plays at 2:00pm

Honor Band plays at 2:30pm

Congratulations to our Wren Avenue participants! 

"Original Works by Young Artists" Gallery Reception May 12, 2018 1:00pm - 4:00pm at the Raquel Amaral Gallery in downtown Concord 1856 Colfax Street

Tuesday, May 15

Visit Classrooms at 6:00pm

Documentary Video in the Multi-Use Room at 6:45pm

Choir Concert in the Multi-Use Room at 7:00pm 

Superhero Dance

Friday, May 18^th from 6-8pm (K-2^nd grades)

in the Multi-Use Room

Don't miss our first annual Superhero Dance! 

Students invite a special person in their lives to come and

spend a night filled with fun, games, music and excitement. 

Sponsored by your Wren Avenue PT

"Original Works by Young Artists"

Opening Reception

May 5, 2018

1:00pm - 5:00pm

at the Raquel Amaral Gallery

in downtown Concord

1856 Colfax Street

Join us for our first public gallery exhibition!

• Monday, May 7: Thank teachers for their commit-"mint" - bring your teacher a mint. 
• Tuesday, May 8: Thank teachers for helping your mind blossom - bring your teacher a flower.
• Wednesday, May 9: Draw a picture, make a card, write a note, or give a famous quote.
• Thursday, May 10: Show your teacher how sweet they are - bring a sweet treat.
• Friday, May 11: Wear your teacher's favorite color. 

We love our teachers, students, families, and friends.

It's good to be a Wren!

Thank you for participating!

STEAM day at Wren Avenue Elementary

Friday, May 18

during regular school hours

Contact your child's teacher if you are interested in volunteering for this event! We'd love for you to join us in the adventure!

The next School Site Council Meeting will be held on

Monday, May 21st at 3:00 pm

in the school library.   

Wren Avenue Elementary: School of the Arts

4th Annual Talent Show

Tuesday, May 22

6:00-7:30pm

Rehearsals: Wednesdays May 9 and May 16, 1:00-2:00pm in the MU

Parents of English Learners are welcome to join the committee to collaborate and advise the principal and staff on how to best help our EL students. 

Snack and refreshments will be served. Daycare available.

Meeting on Tuesday, May 29th @ 8:15am in room 13.

Please sign-in at the office first.

Hey 4th and 5th Graders! 

It's Almost Time for Camp Silver Spur!

Check the attachment for important departure information.

Superhero Dance

Friday, May 4^th from 6-8pm (3^rd-5^th grades)

in the Multi-Use Room

Don't miss our first annual Superhero Dance! 

Students invite a special person in their lives to come and

spend a night filled with fun, games, music and excitement. 

* Cake Walk * Pizza * Photo Booth * Capes Available for Purchase *

Sponsored by your Wren Avenue PTA

CAASPP Testing is Happening Now for 4^th and 5^th Graders!

Get a good night's sleep! Arrive to school on time! Eat a healthy breakfast!   You've got this!

Thursday, April 26 Were having pizza for lunch!  Pizza Hut cheese pizza will be available in the cafeteria for lunch!

Students currently on our lunch program will have the option to choose Pizza Hut cheese pizza that day.

If your child is not currently on our lunch program, the cost to purchase lunch is $3.00.

Questions? Ask Ms. Charlene in the cafeteria.

We are IN THE NEWS!

The April 20 Concord Pioneer is online.

Read about our school's first public gallery showcase on May 5th at the Raquel Amaral Studio/Art Gallery in downtown Concord!

Spring pictures will be taken on Friday, April 20th.

Look for a flyer sent home by your child's teacher if you are interested. 

Coffee and Canvas

Parents, take a break for coffee and painting with our Arts TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment), Ms. Spusta!

Join Ms. Spusta in Room 10 on Wednesday, April 25 8:00 - 9:30 am All are welcome!

Parents of English Learners are welcome to join the committee to collaborate and advise the principal and staff on how to best help our EL students. 

Snack and refreshments will be served. Daycare available.

Meeting on Tuesday, April 24th @ 8:15am in room 13.

Please sign-in at the office first.

MDUSD District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Meeting

Thursday, April 19, 2018

5:00 p.m. Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Meeting

at Willow Creek Center: 1026 Mohr Lane, Concord

Wednesday, April 18, 6:00-8:00 PM

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

Community Speaker Series: 

#4 School Readiness

with First 5

Riverview Middle School

205 Pacifica Avenue, Bay Point

Make dinner a selfless act by joining us for a fundraiser to support Wren Avenue Elementary, School of the Arts.

Come in to the Chipotle at 785 OAK GROVE ROAD E1 in Concord (shopping center at the corner of Treat Boulevard and Oak Grove Road) on Tuesday, April 17th between 4:00pm and 8:00pm.

Bring in the flyer, show it on your smartphone or tell the cashier you’re supporting the cause to make sure that 50% of the proceeds are donated to Wren Avenue Elementary, School of the Arts.

The next School Site Council Meeting will be held on

Monday, April 16th at 3:00 pm

in the school library. Please follow the link to view the meeting agenda and future meeting dates.  

Classes will resume on Monday, April 9. 

Check out the Principal's Message from Ms. Lee - there is so much to celebrate and many exciting events coming soon at

Wren Avenue Elementary, School of the Arts!

Get Moving! 

Join us for a night of fun physical activities

for the whole family!

The last day of classes is Thursday, March 29th.

Classes resume on Monday, April 9th.

Have a safe and restful break!

Cesar Chavez Day (Observed) March 30
Spring Break April 2-6

Saturday, May 5th from 1-5pm Wren Avenue Elementary, School of the Arts will be showing student work at the Raquel Amaral Studio/Art Gallery in downtown Concord during the month of May. Come celebrate at the opening reception for Wren families on May 5th.

Friday, May 11^th from 5:30-7pm

Wren Avenue Elementary, School of the Arts

will be hosting a multi-cultural Spring Arts Exhibition.

There will be food trucks, a dance performance,

and an abundant display of student art.

More details coming soon! 

PTA Board Nominations for the 2018-19 School Year

are being accepted NOW! 

Please turn in nomination forms to the office.

You may nominate yourself or others for these PTA Board positions: 

President

Vice President

Secretary

Treasurer

Auditor

Committee Chairperson

The election will be held at the PTA General Meeting on

Tuesday, April 17, 2018

5:30-6:15pm (new time!) 

See the attached flyer for more information.

Awards Assemblies

1st Grade - Friday, March 23 @ 8:10am

2nd Grade - Friday, March 23 @ 9:05am

3rd Grade - Monday, March 26 @ 9:20am

4th/5th Grades - Monday, March 26 @ 8:30am

All assemblies will be held in the Multi-Use Room

at Wren Avenue Elementary

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR WREN RUN FUNDRAISER!

Wednesday, March 28^th

2^nd/3^rd Grades: 8:45-9:45

K/1st Grades: 10:05-11:05

4^th/5^th Grades: 11:05-12:05

START COLLECTING PLEDGES NOW!

FUN FOR ALL… HEALTHY FUN, MUSIC, TYE DYING, HYDRATION STATION!

For more information, follow the links to the flyer and pledge sheet.

Executive Functioning:  Successful Strategies to Help Students be Successful!

Presented by: Holly McCarthy, MDUSD Full Inclusion Specialist

Tuesday, March 27, 2018

3:30 pm - 5:30pm

MDUSD District Office (Room 6)

1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord

For more information, contact Hilary Shen 925-682-8000 ext. 4297 or email shenh@mdusd.org

Parents of English Learners are welcome to join the committee to collaborate and advise the principal and staff on how to best help our EL students. 

Snack and refreshments will be served. Daycare available.

Meeting on Tuesday, March 27th @ 8:15am in room 13.

Please sign-in at the office first.

NO SCHOOL - Monday, March 19

Wren Avenue Elementary, School of the Arts

4th Annual Talent Show

If you are interested in participating, please plan an act (3 minutes or less), practice your performance, and SIGN UP on the clipboard in the office between March 12-28th. 

Auditions will be held after school on

Wednesday, April 11th from 1-2pm in room 5. 

The talent show will take place on the evening of May 22nd.  

Coffee and Canvas

Parents, take a break for coffee and painting with our Arts TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment), Ms. Spusta!

Join Ms. Spusta in Room 10 on Wednesday, March 21 8:00 - 9:30 am All are welcome!

Catch up on the latest information from your PTA!

PTA General Meeting & Elections for 2018-19

Tuesday, March 20, 2018 at 5:30pm

Library

Tuesday, March 20, 6:00-8:00 PM

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

Community Speaker Series: 

#3 Cyber Safety

with Above the Fray

Northgate High School

425 Castle Rock Road, Walnut Creek

Family Fun Art Night & PTA General Meeting

Tuesday, March 13

6:00 - 7:30 pm

in the Multi-Use Room

All are welcome!

Get ready for the Wren Run/Walk-a-thon on Wednesday, March 28!  Pre-order your t-shirt or bandana by Wednesday, March 14 and tie-dye it on the day of the event!

Order form attached. Return to the school office with payment.

This is a fundraiser for Camp Silver Spur (4th/5th).

All grades are invited to participate in the Wren Run/Walk-a-thon. 

Sponsored by your Wren Avenue PTA.

The next School Site Council Meeting will be held on

Monday, March 12th at 3:00 pm

in the school library. Please follow the link to view the meeting agenda and future meeting dates.  

MDUSD District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Meeting

Thursday, March 15, 2018

5:00 p.m. Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Meeting

at Willow Creek Center: 1026 Mohr Lane, Concord

During the school day... everyone is invited to wear their favorite long pajamas, sweats, or Dr. Seuss t-shirts and bring a stuffed animal to read with.

In the evening... the Seuss fun continues with Read Across America night in the Multi-Use Room from 6:00-7:30pm, sponsored by your Wren Avenue PTA. 

Parents of English Learners are welcome to join the committee to collaborate and advise the principal and staff on how to best help our EL students. 

Snack and refreshments will be served. Daycare available.

Meeting on Tuesday, February 27th @ 8:15am in room 13.

Please sign-in at the office first.

The next School Site Council Meeting will be held on

Monday, February 26th at 3:00 pm

in the conference room.

The site council will review the school safety plan. 

We have an opening for a parent volunteer on School Site Council! If you are interested, please contact our principal, Aline Lee, or our community liaison, DaTonya Bridges-Cortez.

Scholastic Book Fair

February 26 - March 2

(after school)

Please stop by the school office

to sign up for a date and time to volunteer!

Fingerprint clearance is NOT REQUIRED.

This event is sponsored by your Wren Avenue PTA.

The next School Site Council Meeting will be held on

Friday, February 16th at 3:15 pm

in the school library.

The 2018-2019 preliminary school budget proposal options will be discussed. Come help the council vote for what is needed for students and the school next year.

We have an opening for a parent volunteer on School Site Council! If you are interested, please contact our principal, Aline Lee, or our community liaison, DaTonya Bridges-Cortez.

Coffee and Canvas

Parents, take a break for coffee and painting with our Arts TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment), Ms. Spusta!

Join Ms. Spusta in Room 10 on Wednesday, February 21 8:00 - 9:30 am All are welcome!

Science/STEM Fair

Tuesday, February 27

6:00 - 7:30 pm

Wren Avenue Elementary

Multi-Use Room

Check out the MDUSD STEM page on the district website for more information and resources. 

NO SCHOOL on Monday, February 19

in observance of the Presidents Day Holiday

NO SCHOOL - Monday, February 12

Register for Kindergarten for the 2018-19 School Year

The registration window is February 6 - March 6, 2018. 

The transfer requests window is February 9 - March 9, 2018. 

Go to the Kindergarten Registration page on our website to learn about the process and complete the online enrollment required by the district. Then, bring the documentation specified on the website to the school office to register.  

The next School Site Council Meeting will be held on

Tuesday, February 13th at 3:00 pm

in the school library. Please follow the links to view the meeting agenda and future meeting dates.  

We have an opening for a parent volunteer on School Site Council! If you are interested, please contact our principal, Aline Lee, or our community liaison, DaTonya Bridges-Cortez.

Register for Kindergarten for the 2018-19 School Year

Tuesday, February 6, 2018 

8:00 AM – 3:00 PM

5:00 PM – 7:00 PM

Room 13

Before your visit, go to the Kindergarten Registration page on our website to learn about the process and complete the online enrollment required by the district.  

Navigating the IEP Process

Presented by: Hilary Shen, MDUSD Parent Liaison

Thursday, February 8, 2018

5:30 pm - 7:00pm

MDUSD District Office (Board Room)

1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord

For more information, contact Hilary Shen 925-682-8000 ext. 4297 or email shenh@mdusd.org

Camp Silver Spur Reminders

Thank you for supporting our Outdoor Education program by selling candy bars. The money for the first box sold was due on Tuesday, January 30th. You may continue to sell more boxes beyond that time. If your child is not going to camp, you are also welcome to help us sell candy bars. They are $1.00 each, and there are 60 candy bars per box. This fundraiser helps get us closer to our goals! If interested, please see Mrs. Grewe.

All Permission Slips, Authorization to Administer Medication Forms, Behavior Contracts and Donations are due by March 29th!

If your child will be required to take any medication, including over the counter medication, e.g., Tylenol, you must have a doctor fill out the Authorization to Administer Medication form. Please continue to send in your $250.00 donations. The donations per student include transportation, food, lodging, supplies and hired staff at Silver Spur. If we do not reach our goals, we will need to cancel outdoor education.

Let's make this happen!

Catch up on the latest information from your PTA!

PTA General Meeting

Tuesday, January 30, 2018 at 5:30pm

Multi-Use Room

MEETING TO BE RESCHEDULED

Tuesday, January 30, 6:00-8:00 PM

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

Community Speaker Series: 

#2 Marijuana and Beyond, Teen Drug Use in 2018

with Dr. Danielle Ramo of UCSF

College Park High School

201 Viking Drive, Pleasant Hill

Understanding ADHD/ADD and Children
Presented by: Judy Marshall from CHADD of NorCal

Thursday, January 25, 2018

3:30 pm - 5:30pm

MDUSD District Office (Board Room)

1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord

For more information, contact Hilary Shen 925-682-8000 ext. 4297 or email shenh@mdusd.org

Progress Reports go home on Tuesday, January 23.

Please check your child's backpack. Contact your child's teacher if you have any questions 

Coffee and Canvas

Parents, take a break for coffee and painting with our Arts TOSA (Teacher on Special Assignment), Ms. Spusta!

Join Ms. Spusta in Room 10 on Wednesday, January 24 8:00 - 9:30 am All are welcome!

The next School Site Council Meeting will be held on

Monday, January 22nd at 3:00 pm

in the school library. Please follow the link to view the meeting agenda and future meeting dates.  

School Site Council is looking for parent volunteers to fill two vacant positions. Please contact Principal Aline Lee or our Community Liaison, DaTonya Bridges-Cortez, if you are interested. This is a great way to get involved! 

MDUSD District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Meeting

Thursday, January 18, 2018

5:00 p.m. Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Meeting

at Willow Creek Center: 1026 Mohr Lane, Concord

See's Candies Fundraiser!

Sale starts Tuesday, January 9th. 

Sale ends Wednesday, January 24th. 

Candy available for delivery on Wednesday, February 7th.  

Candy makes a great Valentines gift! 

Did you miss the Winter Arts Showcase?

Check out our SLIDESHOW

to see some of the exciting things happening

at Wren Avenue Elementary, School of the Arts! 

Catch up on the latest information from your PTA!

PTA General Meeting

Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at 5:30pm

Multi-Use Room

(Canceled as of 1/8/2018) 

Parents of English Learners are welcome to join the committee to collaborate and advise the principal and staff on how to best help our EL students. 

Topics for discussion: Presentation on Tobacco, Open Forum, Meet our District Parent Liaison, Principal Presentation

Snack and refreshments will be served. Daycare available.

Meeting on Tuesday, January 9th @ 8:15am in room 13.

Please sign-in at the office first.

REMINDER: WINTER BREAK!

The last day of classes is Friday, December 22nd.

Classes resume on January 8th, 2018.

Have a happy and safe winter break!

The deadline for nominations to the School Site Council has been extended to

Thursday, December 21, 2017. 

Join the team of staff and parents who meet monthly to discuss instructional programs, decide the best way to spend our school budget, and set goals for the year. We need you! Get involved!

Complete the nomination form and turn it in to the school office. 

See's Candies is Here!

Pick up your orders after school on Wednesday, December 20th.

Thank you for your support with this fundraiser!

MDUSD District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Meeting

Thursday, December 21, 2017

5:00 p.m. Dinner, 5:30 p.m. Meeting

at Willow Creek Center: 1026 Mohr Lane, Concord

The Holiday Gift Shop is OPEN in the school library! 

Don't miss out!

The Holiday Gift Shop Schedule for the remainder of the week is as follows:

Thursday, December 7, 2017

10:10 AM to 10:30 AM (4th grade students)

 12:15 PM to 12:35 PM (4th grade students)

3:00 PM to 5:30 PM (open to all)

Friday, December 8, 2017

10:10 AM to 10:30 AM (5th grade students)

  12:25 PM to 12:45 PM (5th grade students)

3:00 PM to 5:30 PM (open to all) 

** This is a fundraiser for the Wren Avenue PTA! ** 

SUPPORT YOUR PTA!

Join us for two very special holiday performances! 

1st Grade Winter Performance

Monday, December 18 @ 6:00pm 

Kindergarten Winter Concert

Tuesday, December 19 @ 6:00pm 

Both events will be held in the Multi-Use Room

at Wren Avenue Elementary

Awards Assemblies

1st Grade - Friday, December 15 @ 8:10am

2nd Grade - Friday, December 15 @ 9:00am

3rd Grade - Monday, December 18 @ 9:20am

4th/5th Grades - Monday, December 18 @ 8:30am

All assemblies will be held in the Multi-Use Room

at Wren Avenue Elementary

School Hours During Conferences

December 11-22, 2017

Kindergarten

AM Kinders 7:55am-10:55am
PM Kinders 9:40am-1:10pm
 

Grades 1, 2, and 3
7:55am-1:05pm
 

Grades 4 and 5
7:55am–1:10pm

The next School Site Council Meeting will be held on

Monday, December 4th at 3:00 pm

in the school library. Please follow the link to view the meeting agenda and future meeting dates.  

Parents of English Learners are welcome to join the committee to collaborate and advise the principal and staff on how to best help our EL students. 

Snack and refreshments will be served. Daycare available.

Meeting on Tuesday, December 5th @ 8:15am in room 13.

Please sign-in at the office first.

We hope you had a joyful and restful break

with family and friends!

Welcome back to school on Monday, November 27th!

Picture make-ups and re-takes are

on Thursday, November 30th

The next School Site Council Meeting will be held on

Monday, November 27th at 3:15 pm

in the school library. 

Please follow the link to view the meeting agenda.

Mark your calendars!

You will not want to miss out on this opportunity for double the fun at Wren Avenue Elementary!

Tuesday, December 5th, 2017

6:00 - 7:00 pm

Featuring the talent of our own fabulous student artists in the Multi-Use Room! 

Join us on the school blacktop to see the stars and planets through high-powered telescopes! Thank you to the volunteers at the Mount Diablo Astronomical Society for sharing their knowledge and equipment!

Join us in the Multi-Use Room for some coffee and hot cocoa, while catching up on the latest information from your PTA.

PTA General Meeting

Tuesday, November 28, 2017 at 5:30pm

See's Candies Fundraiser!

Sale starts Tuesday, November 28th. 

Sale ends Monday, December 4th. 

Candy available for delivery on Wednesday, December 20th.  

Candy makes a great holiday gift! 

California Schools Surveys!  Survey Deadline Extended! 

PARENTS, please provide important feedback about our school by completing the California Schools Survey by January 9, 2018.

Please follow this link to take the PARENT survey:

surveys.wested.org/csps/QT429HA.

If you are having trouble taking the survey,

please check the following:

• Make sure you are entering the web site address correctly.
• Does the survey welcome page show the name of our school?
• Make sure you have entered the URL (in the URL bar, NOT THE SEARCH BAR) and School Code correctly.
• Make sure that your survey window is open. 
• Still having trouble? Contact the school office.

Note to school staff: Please go to the "Teacher Resources" page for the link to the staff survey. 

NO SCHOOL ~ November 20th-24th

Surprise someone special by putting their name in lights on the Wren Avenue Elementary School marquee! 

Simply complete the form below and return it to the school office with your $5 donation! 

The next School Site Council Meeting will be held on

Monday, November 13th at 3:00 pm

in the school library. Please follow the link to view the meeting agenda and future meeting dates.  

There is NO SCHOOL on Friday, November 10th, in observance of the Veterans Day Holiday. 

Parents of English Learners are welcome to join the committee to collaborate and advise the principal and staff on how to best help our EL students. Parents will be informed about the ELD Wonders program, DELAC, ELAC elections, communication, support, and educational assessment scores of Wren students.

Snack and refreshments will be served. Daycare available.

Meeting on Tuesday, November 7th @ 8:15am in room 13.

Please sign-in at the office first.

FALL BACK on Sunday, November 5th!

When local daylight time is about to reach
Sunday, November 5, 2017, 2:00:00 am clocks are turned backward 1 hour to 
Sunday, November 5, 2017, 1:00:00 am local standard time instead.

Sunrise and sunset will be about 1 hour earlier on Nov 5, 2017 than the day before. There will be more light in the morning.

RED RIBBON WEEK

Monday, October 23 - Friday, October 27, 2017

Show your commitment to a drug-free lifestyle by wearing your numbered wristband for the entire week and...

Monday -- Turn Your Back on Drugs! -- wear your shirt backwards.

Tuesday -- Sock on Drugs! -- wear mismatched or crazy socks.

Wednesday -- Sports Fans Say NO to Drugs! -- wear your favorite sports team.

Thursday -- Use Your Head...Don't Do Drugs! -- wear crazy or colored hair.

Friday -- Commit to a Drug Free Life! -- wear the color red.

On Friday, a random number will be chosen in each classroom. If your wristband number is chosen and you have your wristband on, you will win a prize! (No wristband, no winner, no exceptions.) Wristbands are waterproof.   

CALLING ALL ARTISTS! 

It's time for our annual yearbook cover contest! 

Entries are due to the school office by Wednesday, November 8th.

See the attached flyer for details.

Join us for our annual Halloween Parade on Tuesday, October 31st!

This year the parade will begin at 9:45am and all grades will be participating!

Please review the Halloween Parade flyer for more details! 

School pictures will be taken on Monday, October 30th during the regular school day.

(Picture day was rescheduled due to the school closure on the originally scheduled date.) 

A flyer was sent home by your child's teacher in early October. If you need a new flyer, please stop by the school office. 

SCHOOL REOPENS ON MONDAY, OCTOBER 16

School will reopen on Monday, October 16! 

Mt. Diablo Unified School District continues to monitor air quality conditions as reported and forecasted by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), and AirNow from the National Weather Service.  

AirNow: https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.main

Bay Area Air Quality Management District: http://50.57.200.217/about-air-quality/current-air-quality/air-monitoring-data?DataViewFormat=daily&DataView=aqi&ParameterId=316

Tuesday, October 17, 6:00-8:00 PM

Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP)

Community Speaker Series: 

#1 What Every Parent Needs to Know About Tech & Their Student

with Jonathan Eagan (MDUSD Assistant Superintendent-Middle Schools)

and Adam Welcome (MDUSD Director of Innovation and Technology)

Mt. Diablo High School

2450 Grant Street, Concord

NO SCHOOL ON FRIDAY, OCTOBER 13

Mt. Diablo Unified School District continues to monitor air quality conditions as reported and forecasted by the Bay Area Air Quality Management District (BAAQMD), and AirNow from the National Weather Service. 

Due to the current conditions, we will keep Mt. Diablo Unified facilities closed on Friday, October 13 in the interest of the health and safety of our students, staff, and visitors.  Athletic events and contests will remain canceled until next week.

We are currently planning to reopen on Monday, October 16, with strict guidelines limiting outside activities. Campuses will be checked over the weekend, and we will send district staff to schools for extra support Monday.  We will continue to monitor air quality and health advisories and warnings from these agencies and update you as conditions change.

Resources available for you to directly monitor air quality conditions include:

AirNow: https://airnow.gov/index.cfm?action=airnow.main

Bay Area Air Quality Management District: http://50.57.200.217/about-air-quality/current-air-quality/air-monitoring-data?DataViewFormat=daily&DataView=aqi&ParameterId=316

NO SCHOOL ON THURSDAY, OCTOBER 12

As a result of the poor air quality and the ongoing wildfires, all schools in Mt. Diablo Unified School District will be closed tomorrow, Thursday, October 12^th.  Your child’s safety was the primary factor leading to this decision. Currently, it is being reported that only three percent of the fires have been contained, and we expect that air quality will be even more severe tomorrow. 

Pending containment of the fires, we ask that you make a short term plan for your children should we need to close on Friday.  We will be in contact with you as soon as possible should that be necessary.  Updates will continue to be posted on the district website.

Show your creativity by designing a new school mascot! 

Imagine your design featured on our marquee, t-shirts, posters and more! We are now an arts magnet school and we need a mascot that celebrates the arts! 

Entries are due to the school office by Wednesday, November 1st!

Intradistrict Transfers for the 2018-19 School Year (transfers to schools within MDUSD)

Mt. Diablo Unified School District is going Online for Intradistrict Transfer Requests for the 2018-19 school year.

• Beginning October 17, 2017, the Online application can be found at mdusd.org, select Parent and Community and you will find the Intradistrict application link in General News.
• For students currently enrolled in grades K-11 Online applications must be submitted October 17, 2017 - November 17, 2017 for the 2018-19 school year. No applications will be accepted after the November 17, 2017 deadline.   

See attachments for more information.

Thousands of families and pets have recently lost or been evacuated from their homes due to the fires in Santa Rosa, Sonoma, and Napa areas. Help us come together to help those in need and let them know that Wren Avenue cares! 

Please refer to this flyer for a detailed list of food and supply needs. 

Bring donations to your child's classroom, Ms. Nicole Sanchez (school counselor) in Room 14, or the school office. 

All donations will go directly to the Red Cross and be delivered to the affected areas as they are received. 

Donations will be accepted 10/10-10/25/2017.

Do you enjoy art, music, and dance, or have an interest in writing, producing films, and taking photos? Then join us and have fun unleashing your inner artist with PTA Reflections! This year's theme, "Within Reach," calls for your own unique interpretation through the arts.

Pick up submission guidelines and an entry form today from the school office and return by October 20, 2017.

For inspiration, visit the Reflections national art gallery and learn more about prizes and scholarships at PTA.org/Reflections.

Regular Board Meeting: Monday, October 9 at 7pm in the Board Room at the Dent Center, 1936 Carlotta Drive, Concord.

You are invited to attend Board meetings and take an active role in the educational affairs of the Mt. Diablo Unified School District. The Board appreciates your interest and participation. Your viewpoint is important in keeping our public schools responsive to the needs of the community.

Regular meetings are typically held on the second and fourth Monday of each month.

Board Meeting Dates, Agendas & Minutes

Progress Reports go home on Tuesday, October 10th.

Please check your child's backpack! Reach out to your child's teacher if you have any questions! 

Support the Wren Avenue Elementary PTA by participating in the fundraiser with Club's Choice. Your child received a packet of information on Monday, October 2nd. Please check their backpacks!

All orders are due back by Tuesday, October 17th. 

Parents of English Learners are welcome to join the committee to collaborate and advise the principal and staff on how to best help our EL students. Parents will be informed on LCAP, safety issues, attendance, the magnet program, and the new EL program. They will also be informed of the new SSC members for the 2017-2018 school year.

Snack and refreshments will be served. Daycare available.

Meeting on Tuesday, October 3rd @ 8:15am in room 13.

Please sign-in at the office first.

School pictures will be taken on Friday, October 13th during the regular school day. Look for a flyer sent home by your child's teacher. 

School Site Council members 2017-18: 

Aline Lee, principal

Myrna Fanucchi, teacher

Bonnie Matousek, teacher

Carolyn Noble, teacher

DaTonya Bridges-Cortez, community liaison

Heather Clark, parent

Nicole Evje, parent

Rachel Haddadin, parent

Adriel Ewell, parent

Jerry Kilcorse, parent

Ballot are due to the school office by 10am on Monday, Sept. 18

School Site Council Parent Ballot

School Site Council Parent Ballot (Spanish)

Nominees (vote for 4):

* Heather Clark - current PTA president, parent of a 4th grader

* Nicole Evje - self-employed, former advertising coordinator familiar with budgets, parent of a kindergartner

* Adriel Ewell - program manager, PTA member in charge of the Wren Reader program, parent of a 2nd grader

* Rachel Haddadin - business owner, parent of a kindergartner

* Aaron Incasa - business owner, parent of a kindergartner

SSC Meeting: Monday, Sept. 18, 3-4pm in the Library

SSC Informational Letter from Our Principal, Ms. Lee

SSC Meeting Agenda - Sept. 18 (English & Spanish)

Site Council Interest Form due Thursday, Sept. 14. 

Turn in your interest form to the school office.  

Parents and families in need of summertime lunch and dinner for their children can also text:

"FOOD" to 877877

They will receive a message back with the closest locations to them where they can get free summer meals.

This is sponsored by "No Kid Hungry" nationwide program

Last Day of School -- Friday, June 9th

Kindergarten Dismissal is at 11:15am

Grades 1 - 5 is at 12noon

Kinder Song Fest

9:45am - 10:30am MU Stage

Parents only please

 Awards Assemblies for 1st and 2nd Grades

   8:15am Multi-Purpose Room

5th Grade Promotion in the Multiple-Purpose Room at 8:15am on Thursday, June 8th.