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Judy Nye

Principal’s Message Dear Grimmer Families,

As we close out our year, I want to extend a sincere thank you for all you do every day to support your children’s learning at Grimmer. A special thanks to our PTA and School Site Council for working tirelessly this year in so many ways, and to all who made our 6th grade science camp a reality for our students. To the staff that worked tirelessly, parents & staff who organized activities, and all of our families who attended the fund raising events, thank you. Students returned with lasting memories from their wonderful experience.

This year has been one of much recognition through many platforms for the learning that is happening at Grimmer . Our academic success, especially in math, has been recognized by many organizations. In addition, th we are so very proud of our own Ms. Victoria 6 Grade Quintana who was chosen in May as Fremont Unified School District’s teacher of the year! We will celebrate Ms. Quintana at Grimmer on June Promotion 9, 2017, which has been designated Ms. Quintana day.

Please check this newsletter for information Wednesday, June 15 regarding June events including special schedules. Our office is inundated with phone 9:30 a.m. in the Cafeteria calls at this time of year asking times for various activities. All of the information can be found in this Thursday folder. Please keep it handy. A very proud and joyous event will I would be remiss if I didn’t close with a huge be taking place June 15, 2017. Our thank you to our wonderful teachers and staff. promising sixth graders who have We really do have one of the best groups of adults met all requirements for promotion here at Grimmer supporting your students every single day. They work not only on providing a will be promoted to Junior High rigorous academic program, but to ensure that School. your children practice being good citizens as well as enjoy learning together! I am honored to serve the Grimmer community. Please refer to our 6th Grade Promotion Flyer for dress code. Have a wonderful summer break. Enjoy every precious minute with your children.

Sincerely, After this date you must wait until August, to take the official record to the Junior High your child will attend in the August. 2017-2018 Enrollment Timeline

May 22 – Jun 2 Intra-District Transfer for NEW Students, pick up form at home school June 1 Inter-District Transfers applicatioins will be Maze Day considered for new transfers. August 28, 2017

END OF YEAR MEDICATIONS AT SCHOOL 8:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. If your student has required 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m. medication or health services at school this year, all medication and medical supplies must be Parents must attend ONE of the sessions. picked up from the school office Please choose the session that works best on the last day of school! Medications must for your schedule. Once you have be picked up by a parent or guardian returned your completed paperwork, you unless your student is authorized (current will receive your child’s class assignment contract on file) to self-carry his/her for 17/18 school year. This is the only medication. opportunity to find out your child’s If your student is attending summer school classroom assignment. The district no the medication (to include the doctor’s order) longer allows schools to posted Class must be picked up the last day of school. Lists. The student forms and Maze Day Then it needs to be taken to the summer instructions will be mailed to your home school site on the first day of summer school in August. by the parent/guardian. Please make sure the medication does not expire prior to July 31, 2017. Important On the last day of summer school, the student’s medication must be picked up by the parent/guardian at the summer school site. Notice about Attendance on the FIRST Day of School th 6 Grade Parents The 2017-2018 SCHOOL YEAR STARTS ON WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30, 2017 All students are expected to report to The Final Date to submit Immunization school on the FIRST day, Wednesday, records (including Whooping Cough: August 30, 2017. Students who have not Tdap) to Grimmer is: Thursday, June 15 attended the FIRST day of school will be dropped at the end of the FIRST day of school. Students who are dropped will not be guaranteed a seat at the school and may have to be overloaded to other schools upon return. The only excpetions will be students who are absent due to illness. If a student is absent the FIRST day due to illness, parents or guardians must notify the school every day the student is absent. Seats will not be held for students on extended vacations or other optional activities, whether or not the school is notified.

Pay for Lost/Damaged Textbooks and/or Library FUSD Preschool for 2017- Books the Easy Way!

2018 Effective June 1, 2017, fees for lost/damaged textbooks and/or library books Do you have a 3 or 4 year-old at home? Give can be paid online via credit/debit card or your child the gift of a quality preschool eCheck. experience and preparation for Kindergarten and beyond. Fremont Unified School 1. Go to MySchoolBucks.com and log in District’s State Preschool Program is free for to your MySchoolBucks account, or income-0eligible families. Income celings create a FREE account by adding a have recently been reaised by the State so student with a valid student ID. more families will qualify. We also have a 2. On the homepage, select either pay for tition-based program. Call the FUSD lost/damaged textbooks or Preschool office at (510)659-2579 for more lost/damaged library books information or stob by room 250 in the 3. Provide the information requested and District Office. checkout using your preferred form of payment.

Bus Passes for the 17/18 School Year

Beginning August 1, 2017, parents may purchase bus passes for the 2017-18 school year online. It is recommended for families to purchase school bus passes online starting August 1st. Until then, bus passes may be purchased in person at the Transportation Department office, located at 43770 S. Grimmer Blvd. The Transportation department is open from 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Thursday.