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.
School Site Council Meeting
Agenda
May 13, 2025 – 4:00
Location: Lone Tree Library
Agenda:
1. Call to Order
2. Establish a quorum
3. Approve Agenda
4. Approve April 22, 2025 Minutes
5. 2025-26 School Plan for Student Achievement (SPSA)
Review
6. Approve plan with budget
Calendar 2025-26 school year SSC dates
7. Adjourn the meeting
Families we start State Testing this week 5/5 and go til 5/16. What this means for your students:
-Eat breakfast every morning
-Must arrive at school by 8:10. If your child is late they may not be allowed to enter the classroom until testing is done that day.
-Please have your child at school everyday. Please schedule all appointments before or after school.
- If you have any questions please contact the office.
Have a great Sunday! See you bright and early Monday morning!!
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.
Booster Fundraiser
School Site Council Agenda
April 22, 2025 @4pm
Spring Break Is Next Week!
PANCAKE SOCIAL. This Saturday March 15th 8:30-10:30am. Pre-Sale ticket prices good till Friday. Day of event cost $7.00 a ticket. Raffle prizes available. Tickets on sale in front of the school or in the office.
Join us at our Pancake Social!
We are also looking for volunteers. Contact either Jamie or Jennifer in the office.
Good Morning Lone Tree Families. This week is conference week. Students get out early all week.
TK- 11am
Kinder- 11:05am
1st-3rd- 11:40am
4th & 5th-11:45am
Thank you,
Lone Tree Staff
FEB 24th - 28th
Conference Week Is Coming Up!!! Make sure to schedule your time to meet with your child's teacher!
This means kids get out early!!
Free Movie Night!
A Song for Cesar Movie Event
Did you know today was our 100th day of school? Our staff and kids sure did..
Resource guide and information for undocumented students and families.
Did you know February is Black History Month?
AUSD wants you to celebrate with us!