Developing 21st Century Learners
Parent Hub
Welcome Cedar Grove parents! This communication hub is where you can find all the latest information about what's happening at school. Be sure to bookmark this page and check back often!
NEWS & ANNOUNCEMENTS
District and Community News
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Join us for a fun night of football when the San Jose State Spartans take on the Colorado State Rams, Saturday, November 5 at 7:30 p.m. Link to purchase tickets in story.
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Join the Our Family Coalition Education Team on October 6 from 5:30 - 7 p.m. for a workshop to learn about LGBTQI+ rights in schools and laws in California that protect our families and how to better advocate for you and your children at school.
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We are excited to announce enrollment for our popular Public Speaking and Debate program begins Friday, September 30 for ESD students in 4th - 8th grades. See registration and additional details in story.
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On Wednesday, September 14, 2022, during its regularly scheduled meeting, the Evergreen School District Board of Trustees unanimously approved the recommendation of Dr. Antoine Hawkins, Superintendent of Schools to keep O.B. Whaley Elementary School open and to repurpose the school as a Visual and Performing Arts (VAPA) Magnet School.
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Minimum Day in the weeks listed in our story will move from Thursday to Friday to accommodate families before long school holiday breaks.
Other School News
ESD Wellness Spotlight
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September is National Suicide Prevention Month. Suicidal thoughts can affect anyone regardless of age, gender, or background. Nearly 50,000 people die by suicide each year.
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Attendance Matters
How many absences are too many? Chronic absence is defined as 18 days a year—or just 2 days a month. Call your student's school office if you have questions about your student's attendance.
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Get Involved
A child’s success in school is best assured when the school and the home collaborate their efforts. Parent involvement in a child’s school gives the message to students that education is an important community effort. Here are just a few ways that you can get involved at Cedar Grove...
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Ways to Earn Free Money for Our School
Support Cedar Grove Elementary with your everyday activities without spending an extra cent! Take advantage of these great deals from our partners, and give back to our school with every purchase. Here's how...
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ESD's Mental Health & Wellness Resource Website
Created with our students, parents, and staff in mind, our Mental Health & Wellness | CONNECTIONS website is filled with a wide variety of resources to help support, connect, and inform the families that attend our schools.