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.
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.
A Song for Cesar Movie Event
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
Download for Android https://bit.ly/3OPbJ4o
Download for iPhone https://apple.co/3N8P3Lw
MINIMUM DAY 11:25AM RELEASE NEXT WEEK
Monday-Friday
Nov. 18th - Nov. 22nd
FOR CONFERENCE WEEK
Check with your child’s teacher to schedule a conference if you have yet not done so.
Please remember to pick up your children at the appropriate time
11:25am release for all grades.
We are very excited to share new SPIRITWEAR apparel for this year! Deadline to order is Monday, November 25. Once the online store is closed, we will receive the items at the school and will be handed out to the students. Follow this link to order: https://carmendragonspiritwear.itemorder.com/shop/home/
Thurs. 10/31 at 8:30 am: Costume Parade
•Clothes must be worn underneath costume
•Treats must be arranged with teacher beforehand
•NO face paint, weapons, blood or violent costumes.
•If you do not want your child to participate, please notify the teacher
10/31 IS 11:25 AM RELEASE AND THERE IS NO SCHOOL FRIDAY, 11/1
Don't forget, tomorrow (Tuesday, 9/17) is Picture Day! Make sure to come dressed and ready with your best smiles!
Carmen Dragon Elementary is in the process of accepting nominations for our School Site Council (SSC). The SSC is an elected body composed of the principal, teachers, other school personnel, parents, and (at the secondary level) students.
RESPONSIBILITIES/DUTIES OF THE SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL MEMBERS:
Work as a team with other advisory group representatives to develop the School Plan for Student Achievement for our school consistent with the District’s Local Control Accountability Plan
Recommend the School Plan for Student Achievement to the local governing board for approval
Monitor implementation of the plan
Evaluate the effectiveness of the School Plan for Student Achievement
Annually review and revise the plan and proposed expenditures of categorical funds
Regularly attend scheduled SSC meetings
Coordinate election process
APPLICATION FOR MEMBERSHIP AND CONSENT
If you are interested in serving on the School Site Council, please complete an APPLICATION FOR SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL COMMITTEE ELECTION form and return it to the school office. Forms will be available at Back to School Night and in the office.
Questions? Please email Mr. Hemauer: markhemauer@antiochschools.net
REMINDER: Today and every Wednesday is 1pm release for K-6th grade
Don't forget, Back to School Night is tomorrow (Thursday) from 5:30-6:30pm. This is a great opportunity to meet your child's teacher and learn about their class.
Also, Friday will be a minimum day, 11:25 am release for all grades.
Welcome back! You should have recently received an email with all of the important back to school information concerning your child's return to Carmen Dragon. If you did not, all of the information is now on the school website. Please click on "Back to School Information" under the "Our School Tab".
See you soon!
Carmen Dragon Elementary School Open House is this Thursday, 5/2 from 5:30-6:30pm. There will be a minimum day this Friday, 5/3. All grades will release at 11:20 a.m.
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.
Carmen Dragon's annual cultural night is coming Thursday, April 18 from 5-6:30 pm. We had an excellent turnout of families sharing their cultures through food, dance, art, and celebrations at last year's event! We would love to have even more families sign up this year to share! If you would like to do so, please use the link below to sign up to create a display that includes, but is not limited to, food, photos, traditional clothing, flags, songs, dance, and art. Please sign up by March 31!
https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C0F48AFAD2DABFDC07-48546369-carmen?useFullSite=true#/