Jack London Elementary

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

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.

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

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.

Dear Jack London Families, Please see the attached letter from AUSD’s Educational Services Department about a potential future change: For the 2026-2027 school year (school year after next), Black Diamond Middle School would expand to include 6th grade, and our elementary campuses would become K–5 schools. Important Note: This change would NOT impact next year’s students. The change in our grade level span would go into effect for the 2026-2027 school year. The letter outlines a few upcoming opportunities to share and learn more about this change. Additionally, parents/guardians are invited to provide feedback. There is a QR code and link in the letter, or you can access the form here: https://forms.office.com/r/1i5Z4a2FVy Please contact that office with specific questions or concerns. Thank you, Dr. Roat and Ms. Torres ------------------------------------ Here is the content of the letter, in case you are unable to open it or require translation: Parents and Guardians of Students at Carmen Dragon, Grant, and Jack London Elementary Schools, We hope you and your family are doing well. As we plan for the 2026–2027 school year, we’re considering an adjustment to better serve our students: Black Diamond Middle School would expand to include 6th grade, and our elementary campuses would become K–5 schools. Before moving forward, we truly want your thoughts and ideas. How might this change support your child’s growth? What questions or concerns do you have about transitioning to a new campus and grade span? Your perspective is invaluable in shaping a plan that meets our students’ academic, social, and emotional needs. To begin the conversation, we invite you to a meeting on Thursday, May 22 at 6:00 PM, in the Black Diamond Middle School Theater. There, you can: • Join us in the theater for a brief overview of the proposed shift—and share your initial reactions. • Learn about BDMS programs and supports. • Meet the principal and ask questions. Throughout the 2025–2026 school year, we will host additional parent information nights and workshops. These gatherings will give you more details, answer your questions, and allow us to adapt our plans based on your feedback. We would also like to invite you to the BDMS open house event on May 29th at 6pm. This will be a great opportunity to visit the campus, tour the programs, and ask questions. Why consider 6th grade at Black Diamond Middle School? • Stronger academic alignment: 6th graders would benefit from a curriculum designed for grades 6–8, with teachers collaborating across subjects. • Expanded electives: New opportunities—such as computer coding, publications, leadership, band, orchestra—could ignite your child’s passions. • Enhanced supports: Middle school sports (flag football, basketball, volleyball, soccer, running) social-emotional programs, and dedicated resources would help students thrive during this pivotal year. Our goal is to create a plan that ensures every child feels supported and excited about this opportunity. https://forms.office.com/r/1i5Z4a2FVy Thank you for partnering with us. We look forward to hearing your ideas and seeing you on May 22! With gratitude and respect, Educational Services Team Antioch Unified School District

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.

Greetings, Jack London Families, Please see The Monthly Howl Newsletter for April/May here: https://secure.smore.com/n/msa3b Thank you!

The Seuss-tastic Read-A-Thon starts today! Track reading, earn prizes & support our school! Get all the details & tips in our podcast: https://notebooklm.google.com/notebook/fc49353f-e42d-43aa-8b53-c47d55a964a2/audio Happy reading!

Greetings, Jack London Families, Please read The Monthly Howl newsletter for February/March here: https://secure.smore.com/n/358wx0 Thank you, Dr. Roat and Ms. Torres

School attendance has a great impact on your student's success at school. Please join us for a Coffee and Donut Attendance Chat on Tuesday, February 11th, at 8:00am near the flagpole. Please see flier for more details.

Hello, Jack London Families, Please join us for our upcoming School Site Council Meeting on Wednesday, February 5th at 3:00pm on Teams! The agenda is attached. We hope to see you there! Microsoft Teams Join the meeting now Meeting ID: 212 248 999 684 Passcode: 9UgbS7 Dial in by phone +1 657-201-8845,,605118122# United States, Anaheim Phone conference ID: 605 118 122#

A Song for Cesar Movie Event

Resource guide and information for undocumented students and families.

Good afternoon, Jack London Families, Here a few reminders for the coming week: • There will be no school tomorrow, Monday, January 20th, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. • Tomorrow is also Antioch’s MLK Day of Service from 9:00am-1:00pm. For more details please see the flier on our school website and Facebook page. • School will resume on Tuesday, January 21, 2025. We will be on a regular day schedule. • Jack London’s next English Language Advisory Committee meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 21st, from 8:30-9:00am in the Little Theater. The agenda is available on our school website and Facebook page. We hope you can join us. Thank you.

Please join us for MLK Day of Service on Monday, January 20, 2025, from 9:00am to 1:00pm. See the attached flier for more details and to learn how you can register for this community event.

Greetings, Jack London Families, Please see The Monthly Howl (Newsletter) for January 2025: https://secure.smore.com/n/fxurg Thank you, Dr. Roat and Ms. Torres

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

Good evening, Jack London Families! This is a reminder that tomorrow, Thursday, December 19th, PTO will be hosting a Sing-Along movie night from 5:30-7:30pm, in the cafeteria. We’ll be singing along to The Little Mermaid! Costumes are encouraged for extra fun. We hope you can join us! Please see attached flier for details.

Greetings, Jack London Families, We hope you will join us for our Winter Concert, featuring our instrumental students, which will be held tomorrow, December 12, 2024, beginning at 6:00pm in the cafeteria! Additional Information for Performers: -String students should arrive by 5:45pm. -Band students should arrive by 6:20pm. -Dress Code for Performers (was also sent home): white shirt/blouse/sweater; black pants/skirt; follow school Dress Code. We hope to see you there!