The Assessment and Accountability Department would like to share with all Elementary Parents/Guardians that TK-5 Elementary Report Cards will be available for viewing in the Illuminate Parent Portal beginning March 12 at 12 noon. The timeline for Trimester 2 has been extended by an additional four days to allow teachers time to complete report cards as they also navigate the orientation, transition and planning necessary for the return to in person learning. In November, PUSD began the practice of using the Parent Portal in Illuminate as a way for parents/guardians to access their student’s report card. Parents/Guardians can log into PUSD’s Illuminate Parent Connection at this link: https://pleasanton.illuminatehc.com/login and use your username (email address) and the password you created in the Fall to access the Parent Portal. For Parents/Guardians who need additional assistance please reference this document.

Pleasanton Unified School District is committed to the safety and well-being of our students, staff and families. In addition to the safety measures that we are putting in place to combat the spread of Covid-19, we have partnered with Care Solace to support our community’s mental health. Care Solace can help you find mental health or substance use providers or programs matched to your needs regardless of circumstances. Please see additional information here: Care Solace Informational Resource

A vital part of your child’s mental health is your own mental health. When parenting or caregiving gets overwhelming, it is important to separate yourself from the situation and not take your child’s behavior personally. Part of any child’s growth is developing identity, which often involves pushing back. Taking a timeout from a conflict can be a great way of coping with high-intensity situations. When you and your child both take some time to breathe and process the situation independently, it can often diffuse the tension. As a parent or caregiver, you are modeling to your child how to handle stress and how to take care of yourself. Research shows that parents or caregivers who practice self-care have more stable and regulated children. Parents or caregivers can model self-care by seeking out mental health counseling if needed, getting adequate amounts of sleep, eating nutritious foods, exercising regularly, tending to their own relationships, and taking time to be involved in hobbies they enjoy. Brought to you by your PBIS School Social Workers.

Last week, Mohr and Fairlands participated in an exciting walking challenge. What started as a Dash Across California turned into a Dash Across America after exceeding expectations!

Around 850 students and staff from both schools walked 14.5 million steps - nearly 6,000 miles! They used pedometers provided by the PTA to count their steps, and learned about various national parks along the way.

Leading up to the challenge, students were reminded about how to be safe when walking during webinars hosted by SafeMoves.

Great job, Flyers and Eagles!