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Week of May 26th-30th | |
Monday | No School- Memorial Day |
Tuesday | |
Wednesday Dismissal Grades 1-3 @ 1:30 Grades 4-6 @ 1:38 | 4th-6th Music - please remember to bring your headphones/instruments. |
Thursday | |
Friday | 4th-6th Music - please remember to bring your headphones/instruments. Spiritwear Fridays - Wear your Alderwood Spirit Shirt |
IUSD Breakfast and Lunch Menus Click Here! **Please ensure your child brings a water bottle to school each day!** | |
Upcoming Events
No school on Monday, May 26 for Memorial Day!
Enjoy the long weekend as we honor and remember those who served. ❤️🤍💙
🎓✨ 6th Grade Promotion ✨🎓
Join us as we celebrate our amazing 6th graders!
📅 Thursday, June 6
🕣 8:30 AM
📍Alderwood Elementary
We can’t wait to honor their elementary school journey and send them off to middle school!
Alderwood News
Congratulations to Andrei in first grade for winning first place in IUSD’s In celebration of Earth Day with our Annual Earth Day Student Poster or Video Contest!
The 2025 Earth Day Theme was Our Power, Our Planet: Renewable Energy Now.
See all The contest winners have been announced on IUSDs website and on IUSDs social media (Facebook | Instagram)
🎯 Finish strong, OWL STARS! 🦉💫
The end of the year matters—key lessons, final projects, and grades are happening NOW! 📚✨
Every day counts for building habits that lead to future success! 🙌🔥
Don't miss the fun, the memories, and the learning! 🎉🧠🎓
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!
🚗 Friendly reminder: No left turn into the upper lot from 8:00–8:30 AM and 1:00–3:00 PM.
Thank you for following our traffic rules to help keep everyone safe
and the parking lot running smoothly! 🙌🛑
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.
Irvine Parent Education Program (IPEP)
May 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.
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
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.
Resource Description for Care Solace Services
Care Solace Letter to Families
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