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Welcome K. Smith parents! This communication hub is where you can find all the latest information about what's happening at school. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often!
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
District and Community News
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Here are our breakfast and lunch menus for October.
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At the September 14 Board Meeting, amendments to the academic calendars for the next three academic school years were approved. Among the changes, October 5, 2023 and January 24, 2024 have been adjusted to full days of instruction. Read article for additional details.
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Evergreen School District schools will be closed Wednesday, October 4 for staff development.
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Please complete the online signing of the 2023-2024 Parent and Student Confirmation of Rights and Responsibilities. This annual notification is mandatory as per the California Education Code and asks for your approval for use of technology at school and use of student photos in school communications. To start the process, please log into PowerSchool and locate the "2023-2024 Parent and Student Confirmation" option on the left sidebar of your screen. Thank you for your prompt attention to this matter.
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Senator Dave Cortese is hosting Picnic by the Lake on September 30 at Hellyer County Park, at 985 Hellyer Ave. in San Jose, CA, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Entry for this event is free and there will be food, music, performances, resources and more! To learn more, visit: Picnic Lake Festival
Other School News
ESD Wellness Spotlight
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Recognizing when people in our lives are struggling with emotional pain and helping them feel comfortable to talk about it can help prevent mental health crises, including suicide. Learning the warning signs, knowing how to start a conversation, and knowing where to get professional help can make a powerful, life-changing difference.
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Attendance Matters
Attendance Matters
How many absences are too many? Chronic absence is defined as 18 days a year—or just 2 days a month. Call your student's school office if you have questions about your student's attendance.
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Parent Pride Weekly Meeting
Parent Pride Weekly Meeting
Join us every Wednesday morning
8:00 a.m. in the library
for coffee, conversation, and community.
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Are You Receiving School Communications?
Are you receiving school communications?
Update your contact information to avoid missing important communications from the school and school district via tools like PowerSchool, ParentSquare and Peachjar.
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ESD's Mental Health & Wellness Resource Website
ESD's Mental Health & Wellness Resource Website
Created with our students, parents, and staff in mind, our Mental Health & Wellness | CONNECTIONS website is filled with a wide variety of resources to help support, connect, and inform the families that attend our schools.