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Parent Newsletter Vol. 1 Issue 2 September

Posted Date: 09/01/26 (05:29 PM)


Parent Newsletter

Drexel Elementary Vol. 1, Issue 2

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Drexel News and Changes

Sunnyside Unified School District has been impacted by low enrollment numbers across 7 of our elementary schools. Drexel Elementary is one of the impacted schools. Due to low enrollment numbers in kindergarten, 1st grade and 4th grade, we have had to condense those grade levels to 2 classes.

We are saddened by this move as we know that our students have built strong relationships with their current teachers, and we feel confident that our remaining teachers and classes will continue to build on that strong foundation.   

We know this is a challenge for everyone and we know that our Drexel Community will stay strong and support through these changes. 
 
I want to thank our entire Drexel Team for their willingness to step in and support our community. A special thank you goes to Ms. Nunez, Mr. Salgado and Ms. Gallegos for their dedication to our Drexel Community. We are grateful! 
 

School News

Parent Involvement: Please join us for our Parent Involvement Meeting, Wednesday, September 2, 2026 at 4pm in the library. We will elect officers of this committee so we can begin fundraising for our school. Another opportunity for involvement is to join me on Tuesday, September 15th from 5:00-6:30pm at Los Ranchitos for the Superintendent's Family and Community Forum. If you are interested, please see Mrs. Valenzuela. 

Parent-Teacher Conferences: Teachers will send out invitations for conferences soon. Please be on the look out for this notification. 
Conferences are Tuesday, September 15- Friday, September 18th. 
Please note: Tuesday 9/15, Thursday 9/17, Friday 9/18 dismissal at 11:55 and Wednesday 9/16 dismissal at 12:55.

Character Trait of the Month: Kindness

Attendance and tardies matter:  Thank you families for ensuring that your child is at school and on time. Our tardies have decreased by more than 20%. We ask that you are mindful of keeping your students at school the entire day. We have an increase of early check outs, especially on Friday afternoons. Please make sure appointments and leaving out of town waits until after 3:10 p.m. Thank you!

Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 am-4:00 pm. 

September Birthdays

Happy Birthday to you all!
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VOTE FOR DREXEL!

Drexel has the chance to earn money! We need your help with votes! Please use the link here to vote daily gd4k.com/caring4community
You can also share the link from FaceBook for your friends and family to vote!

Let's show our Panther Pride! Thank you Dentistry 4 Kids for selecting Drexel!
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Important Reminders


  • Parent Involvement Meeting: Wednesday, September 2nd at 4:00 pm, Drexel Library
  • Student of the Month: Tuesday, September 8th 8:00 am (invitations will be sent out)
  • Parent Teacher Conferences: September 15-18th. (see dismissal times above).
  • Superintendent's Family and Community Forum: September 15th 5:00-6:30 pm Los Ranchitos
  • Picture Day: Monday, September 21st
 
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Academic Corner: Parent Teacher Conferences

Parent-Teacher Conference Tips
Arrive on time: Show up a few minutes early so you do not waste precious minutes of your scheduled time slot.
Ask key questions: Focus on essential topics early. Ask what your child does well, if they meet grade-level expectations, and how they get along with peers.
Stay calm and listen: Keep an open mind and listen closely to the teacher's perspective without taking feedback personally.
Clarify jargon: Ask the teacher to explain any unfamiliar terms, test scores, or acronyms in plain language.

District Calendar
 
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Contact info

If you have any questions or concerns, please don't hesitate to contact us.