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Upcoming Events

In collaboration with Olive Crest, we are thrilled to offer FREE parenting classes for our Alderwood families! Parenting comes with its ups and downs, and we know every caregiver has faced their fair share of challenges.

Join us for fun, engaging, and interactive sessions designed to support and uplift you on your parenting journey!

This opportunity is part of our ongoing effort to meet the diverse needs of our families and

to help support our Title I funding.

Classes are held at Alderwood Elementary on Tuesdays starting April 8th from 10:30AM-12:00PM

See flyer for dates and topics.

April 25, 5-8 p.m.

The annual Spring Carnival is our biggest spring event and you don't want to miss it! Bring the whole family and your neighbors to enjoy bounce houses, games, a train ride, chair swing, popcorn, food trucks, and more! Raffle tickets will be available for the chance to take home one of the famously creative cakes from our Alderwood teachers!

Pre-purchase wristbands at: alderwood25.givesmart.com.

This event is open to everyone, even if they don't go to Alderwood - everyone is welcome!

 The Silent Auction, will be live April 19-25, bid on incredible items for the whole family including:

• 50% off orthodontia at Sons & Daughters  
• Estate planning with Hiraizumi Law Group  
• Summer camps at Rainbow Rising and CodeRev  
• Free classes from Kumon, Code Ninjas, Mathnasium, and Focus Dance Center  
• Family fun at Cooper's Esports, The Escape Game, Pacific Park, Irvine Spectrum, and Aquarium of the Pacific  
• Gifts for Mom from Orange Twist, Gorjana, Irvine Village Flowers, and Vuori  
• Unique experiences for students at Alderwood, like "Librarian for a Day" or telling a joke during morning announcements!  

There’s much more to discover! Please check the complete list in the Thursday Folder next week.

Volunteers get rewards!

The Alderwood PTA Spring Carnival & Silent Auction would not be possible without parent and community volunteers. Shifts are short, so that you will still have time to enjoy the event. As a token of PTA’s appreciation for your help, volunteers will receive free raffle tickets!

Sign up here: Spring Carnival Volunteer Signup

🎉 Mark your calendars! 🎨📚

Open House is May 1 at 6:00 PM!

Come see all the amazing work students have created. It’s been a year full of growth, creativity, and unforgettable moments! 🌟✨We can’t wait to celebrate with you! 💛🖼

Alderwood News 

At Alderwood, we use the PBIS (Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports) framework to create a positive and supportive environment for everyone.

Our core values are embodied in the acronym STARS: Safety first, Treat everyone with kindness, Act with integrity, Respectful and responsible choices, Solve problems with grit.

These principles guide student behavior and decision-making across campus, promoting consistency and a sense of community.

By teaching, modeling, and reinforcing these expectations, we ensure that all students have the tools and support they need to succeed academically, socially, and emotionally.

As Owl STARS, we work together to create a campus culture that uplifts everyone!

Supervision begins at 8:00 AM for grades 4-6

Supervision begins at 8:10 AM for grades 1-3

No students on campus before 8:00 AM

Thank you for your partnership in ensuring the safety of all our students.

In celebration of Earth Day, April 22, 2025 we are having our Annual Earth Day Student Poster or Video Contest!

The 2025 Earth Day Theme is  Our Power, Our Planet: Renewable Energy Now. Entries are due by April 25th 

Irvine Parent Education Program (IPEP)

April 2025 Workshops

IUSD has many great workshops and presentations set up for the parents/ caregivers of Irvine students. Click above to view workshops and other district wide parent/guardian presentations.  

Irvine Parent Education Programs (IPEP) are FREE seminars and educational workshops offered to Irvine parents/caregivers throughout the school year. IUSD’s goal is to empower parents/guardians with the skills and strategies necessary to become active participants in their student’s education.

Announcing the IUSD 2025 "Drive to Recycle" Challenge with special guests The Green Guy & Resilience, two superheroes fighting for sustainability! Click image for more information.

 This Earth Month of April, every school in the IUSD is invited to participate by encouraging their students and their families, friends and neighbors to save select recyclable materials to celebrate our Mother Earth and to win cash and prizes for their school.

 All materials saved should be brought to the Great Park,  Parking Lot 2, next to the Farm+Food Lab, where event co-hosts Ware Disposal and WM will be happy to take and recycle the dropped off bagged items.

The City of Irvine’s Recreation Activities Spring Newsletter for IUSD is now available online.

 This latest edition includes information about enrichment activities

and camps for school-aged children.

To learn more, click here.  To sign up your student(s) for programs, visit yourirvine.org.  

For questions, call 949-724-6600 or email yourirvine@cityofirvine.org. 

🌞Summer break is right around the corner! Now is a great time to gear up for summer by signing up for affordable and high-quality programs from @ipsf and the @cityofirvine!

Don’t miss out on all the fun at IPSF Summer! Choose from a variety of exciting and educational classes for students in grades PreK-12, all taught by IUSD teachers and specialized instructors.

Browse classes to plan your summer and get ready to register for classes on April 8! www.ipsf.net/summer

PTA Spotlight

Click Here for PTA News

IUSD has partnered with Care Solace, which provides concierge services to assist families in navigating mental health services and providers in the community. Care Solace has a dedicated multilingual Care Concierge team of experts available 24/7 to help staff and families through the process of connecting to available, verified community-based mental health providers matched to their needs.

Care Solace Postcard

Resource Description for Care Solace Services

Care Solace Letter to Families

    IPSF.net   IPSF Monthly Update

Alderwood Elementary Dress Code

Alderwood Elementary School promotes a standard of appearance which enhances the learning environment while allowing for reasonable comfort and individuality for all students. With the support of the student’s guardian, each student is expected to appropriately groom and dress them-selves, keeping clothing clean, comfortable, and appropriate for all elementary school activities. A student’s clothing should not be a distraction or disruption in the learning environment of the student or peers.

The following is Alderwood Elementary School’s Dress Code:

• Shoes should be practical, appropriate and sturdy enough for all school activities, including physical education. For students’ safety, flip flops, crocs, clogs, open-toed sandals, backless shoes or heelies are not to be worn at school.
• Approved hats, hoods and caps are acceptable for outside activities only. No headwear may be worn inside the building, except if it is worn for a special event. This includes hooded sweatshirts.
• No distracting hairstyles or hair color, except if it is worn for a special event.  
• No distracting makeup.  
• No jewelry that distracts from the educational environment or could be unsafe during physical activities should be worn. Earrings that dangle and could become dangerous  when playing.
• Sunglasses may be worn outside the building.
• Clothing may not contain inappropriate graphics or messages.
• Shirts must be long enough to keep the midriff covered when the arms are raised. Bare midriffs, sheer or see-through clothing, bare backs, off-the-shoulder tops, spaghetti straps, muscle shirts, and other revealing garments are not allowed.
• Shorts and pants must be of appropriate size. Overly baggy, saggy, shredded or ripped pants will not be allowed. No short shorts or skirts. The hemlines should be no higher than mid-thigh (pockets should not hang below the bottoms of shorts).
• Undergarments or boxer shorts must be totally covered by outer clothing.
• Sleep and loungewear are not appropriate.

 Parents can help monitor the dress code by purchasing clothing that is in good taste; seeing that each child leaves for school properly dressed, and encouraging each child to take pride in his/her appearance. The school will monitor this dress code and inform parents in the event that a student's dress or grooming is not appropriate for school.

Below is an excerpt from the IUSD’s Board Policy governing Dress and Personal Appearance:

Appropriate dress and personal appearance at school and school-related activities shall not include any clothing, attire, or accessory that by its manner of appearance, arrangement, trademark, fit, or any other attribute, is unsafe; disruptive; unhealthful; obscene; profane; ethnically, racially or sexually degrading; libelous or slanderous; exposing undergarments; provocative or revealing; advocating unlawful behavior or illegal substances; or suggesting or promoting any affiliation with any street gang or other group that commits unlawful acts [see Board Policy 5132(a)- Dress and Personal Appearance and Board Policy 5136(a) - Gang Affiliation].

Stay Informed and Engaged with ParentSquare

IUSD uses ParentSquare as our District and school-wide communication platform, ensuring families stay connected and informed. ParentSquare is a secure, all-in-one platform that allows parents to receive important updates, announcements, and reminders directly from teachers, school staff, and the district via email, text, and the ParentSquare app. With its user-friendly features, ParentSquare helps parents stay engaged with their child's education, from school events and assignments to emergency notifications.

The platform syncs with the contact information in the IUSD Parent Portal, so it's essential to keep your contact details up to date to ensure you don’t miss any important communications from the District or your child’s school.

ParentSquare Overview for Parents 

Getting Started with ParentSquare:

• Step-by-step guide: Learn how to set up and activate your ParentSquare account.
• Download the mobile app: Stay connected on the go with real-time updates.
• Update Your Language Preferences: Get District and school communications in your preferred language.

With ParentSquare, parents can also communicate directly with staff, RSVP for events, sign forms, and access key resources—creating a streamlined communication experience.

For more information or assistance, visit the IUSD ParentSquare support page