Trailblazer Tribune

As we step into the festive month of December, please be sure to review the save the dates below so you can plan ahead for exciting events happening at our school. Help us celebrate the season with heartwarming performances as our talented students showcase their hard work and dedication. We also invite you to help spread the holiday cheer by bringing in unwrapped toys for our Toy Drive which ends on December 8th. These will be donated to the students of Melrose Elementary School. We appreciate your continued support and partnership in creating a nurturing and enriching environment for our students. Wishing you and your families a joyful December filled with sweet memories, love and warmth.

Elementary School

Toy Drive 11/27-12-08

Holiday Gift Shop 12/04-12/08

Special Education Community Advisory Committee Meeting 12/06 6:30pm

Elementary Choir (4th & 5th Grade) Concert in MPR at 6:30pm 12/13

1st Grade Concert in Gym 12/13 12:30-1:05pm

Holiday Dress Up Day 12/22

Winter Recess 12/25 – 1/05

Middle School

Toy Drive 11/27-12-08

Valencia HS Showcase 12/05

Esperanza HS Showcase 12/06

Adult Only Bingo Night MS Fundraiser 12/04

Orchestra Concert in Gym 6:00pm 12/12

Band Concert in Gym 7:30pm 12/12

Singing in the Snow Choir at YLHS Forum at 7pm 12/14 – 12/15

Singing in the Snow Choir at YLHS Forum at 3pm 12/16

MS Winter Wonderland Dance 3:30pm-4:45pm in Gym 12/15

Band and Orchestra at Knott’s Merry Farm 12/21

Holiday Dress Up Day 12/22

Winter Recess 12/25 – 1/05

#PYLUSD High School Showcase events are happening soon! Discover El Dorado, Esperanza, Valencia, and Yorba Linda high schools. Visit www.pylusd.org/hsshowcase for event details.

2023 High School Showcase Schedule

Valencia High School IB and Cambridge Night

Tuesday, December 5th, 6:00pm

500 N. Bradford Ave.

Placentia CA, 92870

https://docs.google.com/document/d/1hBlPmPmhDB4ijtS60OiF6PvwBmzegHqhx3FAqNcHCbU/edit

Esperanza High School

Wednesday, December 6, 2023 at 6:00pm

1830 N Kellogg Dr.

Anaheim, CA 92807

www.esperanzahs.net | (714) 986-7540

For more information, visit www.pylusd.org/hsshowcase.

When students miss school, not only do they miss important face-to-face instruction, but they miss the daily social interaction with their peers which benefits their overall health and well-being. While homework can be made up, there is no replacement for the collaboration and interaction that takes place within the classroom.

Students who miss ten percent or more of school, or just two school days a month, are considered chronically absent as defined by the state of California. Chronic absenteeism, whether caused by excused or unexcused absences, may be an early warning sign of poor academic outcomes and may put students at risk of dropping out of school.

Finally, when students fall behind as a result of absences, they require additional support through district programs and services. To complicate matters more, a large majority of the school district’s funding to offer these programs and services is based on the average daily attendance of students.

Please help us set your students up for success by assuring they come to school every day unless they are sick. When students are sick, families should contact their school to report the absence.

Every Day Counts when it comes to attendance and ensuring students have the advantage of an outstanding education. Learn more at www.pylusd.org/everydaycounts.

NJHS members turned in first quarter service hours in early November. Any member who did not turn in the four required hours received a probation letter sent to their district email this week. They have until January 25 to turn in these hours in addition to the four hours required for second quarter in order to remain in the organization. Additionally, members who did not achieve a 3.66 cumulative GPA with all O/S marks for citizenship received probation letters to their district email. They also have until January 25 to improve these marks to meet NJHS requirements and stay in the organization. Finally, all members will meet for their quarterly meeting on Tuesday, January 23 in the MPR from 3:35-4:15pm. Our elected officer team is working to plan the meeting now, which will focus on exploring college options. We hope to see all members there!

Winter Wonderland dance is on Friday, December 15th from 3:30-4:45pm. As a reminder, students must stay for the entirety of the dance, no leaving early. Students must have ASB printed on their ID card to enter. If you have any questions about the dance reach out to Mrs. Amorin at vamorin@pylusd.org.

8th-grade parents: This is a reminder that the last discounted deadline for submitting your child's yearbook recognition ad is coming up very soon, on December 14th. Don't miss out on this very special opportunity and especially the chance to still pay a discounted price. For more information or to submit your ad, please go to www.TheYearbookCompany.com.

It’s the Season of Giving! We will be accepting donations of new, unwrapped toys suitable for children ages 12 and under. Please drop off items at the front office by Dec. 8th.

The PTA Holiday Gift Shop will be held the week of December 4-8. All

elementary classes will visit during the week and have a chance to shop for

holiday gifts.

Lost and found is at capacity and will be cleared out before Winter Break. Please claim items prior to Wednesday December 20th. Lost & Found is located on the second floor near the elevator. Unclaimed items will be donated to charity

All are invited to attend our winter concerts presented by Travis Ranch music students in the gymnasium on December 12.

Orchestra Concert @ 6-7pm

Band Concert 7:30-8:30pm.

*Free to attend.