During our student's library visits they are enjoying being read the books nominated in the Primary and Picture Books for Older Readers categories for the California Young Reader Medal. Another category that our students can participate in is the Intermediate Category. These books are fiction chapter books recommended for grades 3rd-6th. The nominated books are The Labors of Hercules Beal by Gary D. Schmidt, Coyote Lost and Found by Dan Gemeinhart, and Dogtown by Katherine Applegate and Gennifer Choldenko. We have 1 copy of each of these books in our library donated to the library by our PTA. They can also be checked out at the public library. Please encourage your students to read these books so that they can participate in the voting which is due before April 1st. You can find all the voting information at https://www.californiayoungreadermedal.org/vote
Happy 100th Day of School!
Hello 5th Grade Families,
Please look for a letter coming home with your student today with important information about their transition to Black Diamond Middle School for 6th grade.
We are excited to welcome our 6th graders back to a middle school campus and offer expanded opportunities in academics, social-emotional learning, intramural sports, and clubs.
A Welcome Event will be held at BDMS on Saturday, February 28. Please see the letter for details and plan to attend.
We look forward to this exciting next step!
Please look for a letter coming home with your student today with important information about their transition to Black Diamond Middle School for 6th grade.
We are excited to welcome our 6th graders back to a middle school campus and offer expanded opportunities in academics, social-emotional learning, intramural sports, and clubs.
A Welcome Event will be held at BDMS on Saturday, February 28. Please see the letter for details and plan to attend.
We look forward to this exciting next step!
Students are invited to take part in Kindness Spirit Week from February 2 to February 6! Throughout the week, we'll celebrate kindness, compassion, and positivity by encouraging thoughtful actions and positive connections on campus. Let's work together to make our school an even kinder place to learn and work.
Put on your dancing shoes and join us for our Elementary School Sweetheart Dance on Friday, February 13th, from 6:00-8:00 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room! This is a sweet night of music, dancing, and fun for our students and their special grown-ups.
The PTA could use some love to make this event shine! We're looking for donations and volunteers to help with setup and cleanup. Any help is greatly appreciated and helps make the night magical for our kids.
The PTA could use some love to make this event shine! We're looking for donations and volunteers to help with setup and cleanup. Any help is greatly appreciated and helps make the night magical for our kids.
School Enrollment Now Open!
Enrollment for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten opens on January 20, 2026. If your child will be starting TK or Kindergarten, we encourage families to begin the enrollment process early. Join us as we welcome our newest learners and set them up for a successful start to their school journey!
Please ensure that you complete all of your enrollment forms and bring any additional documentation that has been requested. Incomplete enrollment packets will not be accepted and will be returned.
Enrollment for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten opens on January 20, 2026. If your child will be starting TK or Kindergarten, we encourage families to begin the enrollment process early. Join us as we welcome our newest learners and set them up for a successful start to their school journey!
Please ensure that you complete all of your enrollment forms and bring any additional documentation that has been requested. Incomplete enrollment packets will not be accepted and will be returned.
Mr. McClure is working out some kinks with the delivery of the Sunday Message. It has been brought to our attention that many of you are not receiving the Sunday evening voice message with updates for the week ahead. This is the link to the message from 1/11/26. Sunday Message
There will be no school on Monday, January 19, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. We encourage our school community to take time to reflect on Dr. King's legacy of service, equality, and kindness. Classes will resume on Tuesday, January 20th.
Please join us for a community budget presentation designed to share key financial information and provide transparency regarding the district’s budget.
We hope your winter break was filled with cozy moments, laughter, and maybe even a little extra sleep. School resumes on Wednesday, January 7th, and we're excited to welcome students back for a fresh start and lots of great learning ahead.
Intra-district (Within District) applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be available online through the Aeries Parent Portal. The application window is from January 12 to March 1—no applications will be accepted after March 1. You must have an active Parent Portal account to complete the application. Note that students who are not enrolled cannot submit an intra-district application.
Once you submit your application, you will receive an acknowledgment email confirming its submission. Applications will be reviewed over the summer, and you will receive a decision via email from DoNotReply@aeries.net.
If your student has been overflowed to Mno Grant and you want them to remain here for the 2026-2027 school year instead of returning to their home school, you must complete the online intra-district application prior to March 1st. Failure to submit this application will result in your child being assigned to their home school for the next school year.
For 5th and 6th-grade students, if you wish for your child to attend a middle school other than their designated school, it is imperative that you submit an online intra-district application prior to March 1st.
Inter-District (Out-of-district) applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be accepted from January 12 to March 1 via paper application. You may submit this application to Student Services. No applications will be accepted after March 1. If you currently have an inter-district application for the 2025-2026 school year, you will need to resubmit an application each school year.
Once you submit your application, you will receive an acknowledgment email confirming its submission. Applications will be reviewed over the summer, and you will receive a decision via email from DoNotReply@aeries.net.
If your student has been overflowed to Mno Grant and you want them to remain here for the 2026-2027 school year instead of returning to their home school, you must complete the online intra-district application prior to March 1st. Failure to submit this application will result in your child being assigned to their home school for the next school year.
For 5th and 6th-grade students, if you wish for your child to attend a middle school other than their designated school, it is imperative that you submit an online intra-district application prior to March 1st.
Inter-District (Out-of-district) applications for the 2026-2027 school year will be accepted from January 12 to March 1 via paper application. You may submit this application to Student Services. No applications will be accepted after March 1. If you currently have an inter-district application for the 2025-2026 school year, you will need to resubmit an application each school year.
Fall fun with Mrs. Henley's Kindergarten students.
Hello everyone! The Mno PTA is excited to prepare for the Winter Wonderland Dance and needs your help! They are looking for donations of store-bought goodies like cookies, cupcakes, prepackaged treats, and bottled water to make the event special. If you’d like to contribute, please drop off your donations at the office. Just a quick reminder: please avoid any nut products. They are also in need of volunteers to help with setup and cleanup. Thank you so much for your support — we can’t wait to celebrate together!
Get ready for some festive fun! The Delta Kiwanis and Rotary Club 49th Holiday Run is happening on December 13th, and we want as many students, families, and staff out there as possible. Lace up your shoes, wear your holiday spirit, and join the excitement! The school with the most participants will win a special prize, so let's show up strong and make this a cheerful and energetic community event! You can sign up using this link, and remember to click on school teams and sign up under Mno Grant Elementary https://runsignup.com/Race/CA/Antioch/KiwanisHolidayRun
The holidays are just around the corner, and we’re excited to share our school activities for December! Take a look at what we have planned!
Mno Grant PTA invites you to the Holiday Dance! Please be aware that all students must be accompanied by an adult for the entire event. Wristbands for entry will only be issued to students who have a parent or guardian present. Don’t miss out on this festive occasion!
AUSD is offering resources for our EL/MLL parents to learn strategies they can use at home to support beginning reading fluency for their children and themselves. Please see the attached flyers.
Thanksgiving Break Reminder: We hope everyone is looking forward to a cozy and joyful holiday! Just a reminder that Thanksgiving Break is from November 24th through November 28th, and there will be no school during that time. Enjoy the extra time with family and friends, and all the yummy food! We'll see everyone back at school on December 1st. Have a wonderful break!
AHS will have its monthly grocery giveaway this Friday, Nov. 21, from 3:30 to 4:30 PM. There will also be a Turkey Giveaway on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last.
