I hope you had a wonderful first week of school. I was sad to miss the opening of school, as I was out sick, but I am so excited to be back on Monday to see our Huskies!
As we begin our second week of school, we are excited to continue building independence and confidence with our students. Beginning this week, parents and guardians will say their goodbyes at the gates in the morning.
We know this can be a big transition, especially for our littlest Huskies. A quick goodbye is best, and we ask that you trust our team to support your child as they transition into a positive start to their day. Our wonderful 6th grade leaders will be ready to help walk our TK students from the gates to the TK yard and our kindergarten students to the playground.
Thank you for helping us make morning arrival smooth, safe, and positive for all students. We appreciate your partnership as we help our Huskies start each day with confidence!
Have a wonderful rest of your weekend.
Sincerely,
Michele Krantz
Principal
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In support of our students in our SDC program, please honor the signs that designate two spaces for 5-minute SDC drop-off only. |
Monday and Tuesday, 1st - 6th grade classes will walk through our Expectation Stations, where staff will review what is expected of our Huskies in various areas of the campus. Below is our Husky Promise Matrix. We encourage you to partner with us by reviewing these expectations together. |
This Thursday, we will have our first safety drill of the school year. It will be a fire drill. Schools are required to practice one safety drill each month, which may include fire, earthquake, and lockdown drills. The goal of these practices is to help students and staff feel prepared and know what to do in the event of an emergency.
When an evacuation is required, our students evacuate to the blacktop on the playground. Teachers take attendance, and our team practices accounting for everyone on campus.
In the event of a real emergency, ParentSquare will be our first form of communication with families. If the emergency requires families to pick up students, reunification will take place at the park gate. Please make sure that anyone listed on your child’s emergency contact list in Aeries understands that we can only release students to approved adults after verifying their ID.
If an emergency occurs, it is extremely important that families do not block our main driveway, as emergency vehicles must be able to enter and exit safely. Please know that our staff is prepared to stay with your child until every student has been reunited with their family.
We hope we never have to use this system, but just in case, you can rest assured that we have a plan and will always put student safety first.
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Pico Canyon PTA is excited to welcome you to a new school year! Whether you are a returning family or joining us for the first time, we’re thrilled to have you as part of our school community.
Our mission is to support students, teachers, and families by building a strong, connected school environment. Throughout the year, the PTA organizes events, funds important school initiatives, and fosters a spirit of collaboration between home and school.
We’d love for you to get involved. Membership comes with zero obligations; you can be as involved as you choose. Whether it’s volunteering at an event, attending a meeting, or simply sharing your ideas. Every contribution, big or small, makes a difference!
Membership is $11 for the entire school year! If you are not a PTA member yet, please consider joining and invite your family and friends to join as well. Together, we can support our wonderful school and students.
Here’s to a fantastic year ahead!
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Show Your Husky Pride – Spirit Wear Store Is Open August 10th!
Get ready to show your school spirit - our Pico Canyon spirit wear collection is available for purchase from August 10 to August 30!
This year’s collection includes a great selection of items for students and families alike, including t-shirts, sweatshirts, hats, shorts, and flannel pajamas@ Whether you're gearing up for school events or just want to represent Pico Canyon in style, there’s something for everyone.
Thank you for supporting our school and helping us build Husky pride!
Items delivered to school week of September 22nd
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The annual PTA Reflections Art Contest is back! Students can submit original work in categories like dance, film, literature, music, photography, visual arts, and accessible arts.
Entry forms and rules are attached or available from your child’s teacher.
Entry drop-off dates: Thursday, September 10, before school (7:40–8:00 AM) and after school (2:45–3:00 PM) and Friday, September 11, before school (7:40–8:00 AM) and after school (12:05- 12:30 PM) in the hallway outside the MPR.
Let’s see Pico’s creativity shine!
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August 10th-August 30th - Spirit Wear Sales
Monday, August 24th - Site Council Meeting
Monday, August 24th - Association Meeting & Parent-Principal Exchange
Friday, August 28th – All Pro Dads+, 7:15 am, MPR
Thursday & Friday, September 3rd & 4th - Fall Picture Days (Specific class days TBD)
Monday, September 7th - No School Labor Day
Wednesday, September 9th - PTA Association Meeting 9:00 am
Friday, September 18th - Husky Harvest and Silent Auction, 5-8 pm, Pico Playground & MPR
Friday, September 25th – All Pro Dads+, 7:15 am, MPR
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Every Friday is an All School Minimum Day Schedule to support teacher collaboration
Class Schedule
Grades UPK – 6
8:00 – 12:05
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Please take a look at the NSD Parent Calendar to assist you in planning your vacations, appointments, and other days to ensure your child is available to attend school. Attendance Matters! |
Phone: 661-291-4080
Instagram: @picocanyonelementary
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