Good evening, AUSD families, students, and staff!
As we begin this week, Veterans Day holds a special place in my heart.
Having had the honor of serving in both the United States Air Force and the California Army National Guard, I understand firsthand that service is more than wearing a uniform. It is about sacrifice, commitment, responsibility, and being part of something greater than ourselves.
Those same values are essential to building strong schools and communities.
This Wednesday, as we honor our veterans, I encourage everyone to remember not only those who served, but also the families who stood beside them.
And as the holidays approach, let's remember that while this season brings joy to many, others may be navigating difficult times.
🌟 This Week's Challenge: Show Gratitude Through Action.
Thank a veteran, recognize someone's sacrifice, or simply check in on someone who needs encouragement.
💭 Reflection Question: How can we demonstrate the spirit of service through kindness and compassion toward others?
From one veteran to another, thank you for your service. And to our entire AUSD family, may we continue serving one another with gratitude, kindness, and respect.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful week! 🇺🇸💙
With Gratitude,
KR
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Proud U.S. Air Force & California Army National Guard Veteran
As we begin this week, Veterans Day holds a special place in my heart.
Having had the honor of serving in both the United States Air Force and the California Army National Guard, I understand firsthand that service is more than wearing a uniform. It is about sacrifice, commitment, responsibility, and being part of something greater than ourselves.
Those same values are essential to building strong schools and communities.
This Wednesday, as we honor our veterans, I encourage everyone to remember not only those who served, but also the families who stood beside them.
And as the holidays approach, let's remember that while this season brings joy to many, others may be navigating difficult times.
🌟 This Week's Challenge: Show Gratitude Through Action.
Thank a veteran, recognize someone's sacrifice, or simply check in on someone who needs encouragement.
💭 Reflection Question: How can we demonstrate the spirit of service through kindness and compassion toward others?
From one veteran to another, thank you for your service. And to our entire AUSD family, may we continue serving one another with gratitude, kindness, and respect.
Wishing everyone a safe and meaningful week! 🇺🇸💙
With Gratitude,
KR
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Proud U.S. Air Force & California Army National Guard Veteran
Happy Friday, AUSD families and staff!
As we enter the holiday season, remember that while this time brings joy to many, it can also bring stress, sadness, and loneliness to others.
Be mindful of changing moods, lead with kindness, and take time to listen. Remember, every voice matters.
Celebrate your blessings, appreciate your journey, and never compare your life to someone else's. We all have different stories.
Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and restful weekend! 💙
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Building Safer Schools. Strengthening Our Culture. Connecting Our Community.
As we enter the holiday season, remember that while this time brings joy to many, it can also bring stress, sadness, and loneliness to others.
Be mindful of changing moods, lead with kindness, and take time to listen. Remember, every voice matters.
Celebrate your blessings, appreciate your journey, and never compare your life to someone else's. We all have different stories.
Wishing everyone a safe, peaceful, and restful weekend! 💙
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Building Safer Schools. Strengthening Our Culture. Connecting Our Community.
Dear AUSD Families and Staff,
As we put away the Halloween costumes and turn our clocks back, we welcome a new week with an opportunity to reset, reconnect, and look out for one another.
With daylight saving time ending and darkness arriving earlier, please take a moment to review your family’s travel and pickup plans. Encourage students to use crosswalks, stay alert, and make themselves visible when walking or biking. Drivers, please slow down near our schools and watch carefully for students and families.
The time change can also affect sleep, energy, and patience. Returning to consistent bedtime routines and preparing for school the night before can help everyone start the day feeling ready.
Most of all, let’s begin this week with kindness. Greet someone warmly, check in with a student or colleague, and remind our children that they belong and have trusted adults ready to help.
Our clocks may fall back, but together, we keep moving forward.
Have a safe, connected, and strong week!
KR
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
As we put away the Halloween costumes and turn our clocks back, we welcome a new week with an opportunity to reset, reconnect, and look out for one another.
With daylight saving time ending and darkness arriving earlier, please take a moment to review your family’s travel and pickup plans. Encourage students to use crosswalks, stay alert, and make themselves visible when walking or biking. Drivers, please slow down near our schools and watch carefully for students and families.
The time change can also affect sleep, energy, and patience. Returning to consistent bedtime routines and preparing for school the night before can help everyone start the day feeling ready.
Most of all, let’s begin this week with kindness. Greet someone warmly, check in with a student or colleague, and remind our children that they belong and have trusted adults ready to help.
Our clocks may fall back, but together, we keep moving forward.
Have a safe, connected, and strong week!
KR
Dr. Kofi Rogers
Director, Culture, Climate & Safety
Antioch Unified School District
Antioch Unified School District is hosting a winter clothing drive. We are looking for new or gently used coats, hats, gloves, blankets, umbrellas, scarves, and socks. The Donation dates will be from November 2nd through November 20th. Drop off locations are the Mission Elementary School, Carmen Dragon Elementary School, Belshaw Elementary School, and Deer Valley High School Front Offices. You can also drop them off at Prospects High School with the counselor, Wanema Cornell. Finally, you are more than welcome to drop them off at the District Office with Barbara Aguilar located in Portable D in the back. If you have any questions, please feel free to reach out to Barbar directly at 925-779-7500 ext. 53402 or email her at barbaraaguilar@antiochschools.net.
🌞Free Summer Meals for Children starting this Wednesday! The AUSD Nutrition Services Department is proud to offer all children 18 and under free breakfast and lunch when school is out for the summer. Sites will be open from 6/11-7/17, Monday-Friday. We will be closed on 6/19 and 7/4. Children may receive 1 breakfast and 1 lunch per day. All meals must be consumed on site. Visit our website at www.antiochschools.net/page/summermeals for meal service times, locations, and menus. We look forward to serving your children this summer! Sites and dates are subject to change. Please note there will be no meal service for Turner Elementary School on Friday, June 13th. Please refer to schedule for alternate sites.
Please see the attached flyer
The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) Meeting is on Tuesday 4/29/2025 from 5:30pm - 7:30pm at Dallas Ranch Middle School Library.
Agenda:
• Review of LCAP Educational Partner Feedback
• Budget Overview for Parents
• LCAP Budget Alignment Feedback
Please join us! Childcare and refreshments will be available.
We are excited to invite you to attend our AUSD AVID Family Night on Tuesday May 6th, from 5:30 - 7:30pm at Antioch High School. Participate in AVID team building activities, enjoy a spaghetti dinner, hear our AUSD AVID students speak about the AVID impact, and celebrate what our AVID programs are doing across the district. The event is open to AVID students and their families as well as any students or families interested in our AVID programs. Let us know you are coming to celebrate with us by completing the survey so we can prepare for your attendance. https://forms.office.com/r/2t5gaWf55F
A Song for Cesar Movie Event
Belshaw's African American Parent Advisory Council meets tonight at 5:30 in Room 19. Please join us to give feedback, be informed and show your scholar you are invested in their learning and their school community!
Resource guide and information for undocumented students and families.
Update Coming Soon to the AUSD app! Parents/guardians who have already created a Rooms account will be able to access app features like chat and announcements in a new, streamlined way!
Updated Look Coming Soon: https://5il.co/34ids
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Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3N8P3Lw
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The AUSD will hold a Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP) Meeting on Tuesday, 4/16/2024 from 5:30 pm to 7:30 pm. Please join us in person at Antioch Middle School Library. Child Care and Refreshments will be available. Join us as we analyze goals and actions, and make recommendations for the 2024-2027 LCAP.
Tickets for the dance this Friday are on sale after school. Tickets are $2 per Belshaw student and $2 per adult. Each family must have 1-2 parents/guardians present. Tickets will be sold for $3 at the door.
Se venden los boletos para el baile hoy despues de las clases. Los boletos cuestan $2 por estudiante y $2 por adulto. Cada familia necesita 1-2 padres/tutores presentes. Se venden los boletas el dia del evento por $3.
La próxima junta de ELAC será manana, 14 de marzo a las 9:00 am en el salón 19. Vamos a coordinar la celebración del Cinco de mayo. The next ELAC meeting will be tomorrow, March 14th at 9:00 am in room 19. We will be coordinating the Cinco de mayo celebration.
La próxima junta de ELAC será el jueves, 14 de marzo a las 9:00 am en el salón 19. Vamos a coordinar la celebración del Cinco de mayo.
The next ELAC meeting will be Thursday, March 14th at 9:00 am in room 19. We will be coordinating the Cinco de mayo celebration.
Community Event - April 27
Correction to pick up schedule for next week!
During conference week, Feb 26-Mar 1, students will be released at:
11:15 - TK & Kindergarten, 11:30 - Grades 1-5. Thank you!
Next week students are released early every day for conferences. Students will be released at: 11:15 - TK and Kindergarten, 11:30 - Grades 1-5.
Please contact your child's teacher if you have not scheduled their conference.