Halkin Elementary

Principal Quock's Message and Family Newsletter, Week of April 8, 2024

Virginia Quock Sunday, Apr 7 at 6:00 PM Halkin Elementary

Dear Dolphin Families and Scholars,

We can't wait to welcome you back from Spring Break tomorrow, Monday, April 8, 2024!!! We will be on a regular schedule!

Regular Bell Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten 8:10-1:50

First through Third Grade (non-reading Academy students) 8:10-2:10

Fourth/Fifth Grade 8:10-3:00

Wednesday

Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten 8:10-11:40

First-Fifth Grade 8:10-1:50

Please feel free to contact us!
Virginia Quock, Principal: vquock@slusd.us 510-618-4370 ext 3475
Lorena Montoya, Vice Principal: lmontoya@slusd.us 510-618-4370 ext 3476
Jennifer Amate, Administrative Assistant: jamate@slusd.us 510-618-4370 ext 3460
Jessica Collazo, Office Assistant: jcollazo@slusd.us 510-618-4370 ext 3462
Angelica Franco, Parent Facilitator: afranco@slusd.us 510-618-4370 ext 3418

Remember the power you have to be kind, to learn and grow, and to make our beloved Halkin Dolphin community equitable, joyful and vibrant!

Go Dolphins!
Love,
Principal Quock

What time does school start and what time do I pick up my child?
REGULAR SCHEDULE ALL WEEK.

Regular Bell Schedule

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, and Friday

Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten 8:10-1:50

First through Third Grade (non-reading Academy students) 8:10-2:10

Fourth/Fifth Grade 8:10-3:00

Wednesday

Transitional Kindergarten/Kindergarten 8:10-11:40

First-Fifth Grade 8:10-1:50

Upcoming Events

SLUSD African American Family Landing Pad
Tuesday, April 9, 2024, 6:00-7:00pm on Zoom

Zoom link

SLUSD and Blaze Consulting host a supportive space for Black Families and Families Raising Black Children. Join San Leandro families as we explore how to help our children thrive in San Leandro schools. What are the supports we need as caregivers? Where do we get "stuck" as parents and what are some tools that will help us move forward? Let’s acknowledge and celebrate the resilience of Black peoples and the people of the African Diaspora. There will be a raffle for gift cards at the end of the session.

SLUSD Family Landing Pad
Wednesday, April 10, 2024, 5:00-6:00pm on Zoom

Zoom Link
Topic: Get Moving

Come join us as we use physical movement to relieve stress, increase our sense of wellness, and share time with others. In this session, Blaze Consulting will use the Family Landing Pad, a virtual space for SLUSD parents and caregivers to talk about their own experience of caring for our children and teens during the pandemic. During this interactive session we will have a guest presenter lead us in movement. Come as you are and leave a little stronger. The session is open to all San Leandro parents/caregivers with TK-12th grade students. Raffle Prizes! Spanish and Chinese translations will be provided.
English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 8:30-9:30am Room 18

School Site Council Meeting
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 3:30-4:30pm Library and on Zoom
SSC 4/11/2024 Zoom link

Moving Into High School
Thursday, April 11, 2024, 5:30-7:30pm, San Leandro High School Cafeteria

The shift from middle school to high school can be filled with excitement, wonder and intentional planning as we prepare our young people for college, career and community life. How do we as a family prepare for the transition to 9th grade? In this interactive session, we will hold intentional space to bring our questions and hopes for our students as they matriculate into High School. We will share resources for incoming San Leandro High School families to support parents and we will have a space for eighth grade students to talk about their own hopes and concerns. Dinner will be provided. There will be a raffle for participation. Spanish and Chinese translation will be provided. Childcare for school age children who can use the restroom independently. All San Leandro families are welcome!

Coffee Chat
April 12, 8:30-9:30am in Room 18 and on Zoom
Coffee Chat Zoom link
We will be discussing the safe use of technology, online safety, and social media. We will review the rules that social media sites have, that our school district has, and the consequences for inappropriate activity using technology and on social media. Please join us!

Parent Teacher Committee Meeting
April 15, 2024, 6:00-7:00pm in Room 12 and on Zoom
PTC 4/15/2024 Zoom link

District English Learner Advisory Committee Meeting
April 17, 2024, 6:00-7:30pm
Barbara Lee Center
2251 Bancroft Ave, San Leandro, CA 94578

Coffee Chat
April 19, 8:30-9:30am in Room 18 and on Zoom
Coffee Chat Zoom link

Community News

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