During the month of November we are focused on RESPECT. It is important to be kind to everyone around you. Being kind involves being willing to help others, considering their feelings, and being generous when you can. We can be kind even when others around us are not. We feel happy when we are cared for, and we feel happy when we care for others!

It is important for everyone to RESPECT others' opinions and ideas. Strong relationships can exist, even with very different points of view! When we have strong relationship skills like communication and cooperation, we can resolve conflict when there is a difference of opinion.

This Week Concludes Native American Heritage Month

National Native American Heritage Month is celebrated each year in November. It is a time to celebrate the traditions, languages and stories of Native American, Alaska Native, Native Hawaiian, and affiliated Island communities and ensure their rich histories and contributions continue to thrive with each passing generation. This November and every month, we celebrate the culture and heritage of these remarkable Americans who deeply enrich the quality and character of our Nation. We celebrate Indian Country with its remarkable diversity of American Indian and Alaska Native cultures and peoples while remembering and honoring our veterans who have sacrificed so much to defend our Nation.

This year’s theme has been Celebrating Tribal Sovereignty and Identity. Tribal sovereignty ensures that any decisions about Tribes with regard to their property and citizens are made with their participation and consent. The federal trust responsibility is a legal obligation under which the United States “has charged itself with moral obligations of the highest responsibility and trust” toward Indian tribes.

Attendance Awareness 2023!

Students should miss no more than 9 days of school each year to stay engaged, successful and on track to graduation. Let's work together to make sure our children are #ShowingUpTogether!

• Frequent absences can be a sign that a student is losing interest in school, struggling with school work, dealing with a bully or facing some other difficulty.
• By 6th grade, absenteeism is one of three signs that a student may drop out of high school.
• By 9th grade, attendance is a better predictor of graduation rates than 8th grade test scores.
• Missing 10%, or 2 days a month, over the course of the school year, can affect a student’s academic success.

FSPA Cookie Dough Fundraiser Available for Pick Up Monday

Cookie dough will be ready for pick up for all who participated in our FSPA's fundraiser on Monday, November 27. Just mention your cookie dough pick up during car line or park in our visitor lot after school!

School Site Council Meets This Tuesday

Our School Site Council will meet this Tuesday at 3 PM in the library. Everyone in the #FreilerFamily is invited to attend!

Our Site Council currently has a vacancy for a parent or community member. If you are interested in officially joining our School Site Council please reach out to Mr. Theall at stheall@tusd.net.

Middle School Lunch & After School Tutoring Available

We are excited to partner with FACES to offer academic tutoring for middle school students during lunch and after school Monday - Thursday. If your child is in need of some extra help or just looking for a focused place to study see the schedule below:

7th Grade Reproductive Health Education Begins December 4

7th grade students will participate in Teen Talks Reproductive Health Education from Monday, December 4 through Friday, December 8. These lessons will take place in student's English and Science classes.

If you do not want your child to take part in these lessons you may write a letter or email to your child's teacher notifying them. An alternate assignment will be provided to students who do not participate in the reproductive health lessons.

7th and 8th grade students in Ms. Tamez and Ms. Guitron's classes will begin these lessons on Monday, November 27.

8th Grade Yearbook Ads Available Now

8^th Grade Parents- it’s time to start thinking about your child’s Yearbook Dedication Ad. All orders need to be purchased, edited, and submitted by January 24, 2024. Although this seems like you have a lot of time, it will come quicker than you think!

Here is how to complete your Dedication Ad:

1. Create an account on https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101695229174572
   1. If needed, school code: 101695229174572
2. Add your child
   1. Select the correct grade and teacher name
3. Add more children if needed
4. Purchase Yearbook $40 ( You have until April 1^st to edit your 2 free personal pages in the yearbook)
5. On the homepage, select your 8^th grader’s yearbook on the top left side of the page.
6. Scroll to the bottom and click this graphic:

7. Once you design the ad, you must purchase and submit by January 24^th.

If you have questions please reach out to Mrs. DeCoite at sdecoite@tusd.net.

GATE Applications Being Accepted Now

Tracy Unified's Gifted and Talented Education (G.A.T.E.) program is accepting applications now for the 2023-24 school year. To learn more about G.A.T.E. visit this link: https://www.tracy.k12.ca.us/programs/gate

Canned Food Donations Accepted in Classes

We are excited to be working again with Brighter Christmas in support of their annual canned food drive. Canned and dry food items can be donated in your child's class or in the main office starting Monday through December 12. For each item donated your child's class will earn one additional spirit point.

Leadership Winter Candy Gram Sales Start Friday

Our leadership class will be selling winter candy grams starting on Friday, December 1. Candy Grams are $1 each. Order forms can be turned directly in to your child's teacher.

Leadership To Host Holiday Movie Night

Our leadership students will be hosting a Holiday Movie Night on Friday, December 8 with a showing of Home Alone. Tickets are $10 each and includes pizza and juice.

Parent Cafe Continues this Week

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council. Come join us for a cup of coffee and meet with fellow Freiler Families as we share in a variety of topics. Starting the year we will be focused on Parental Resilience: Being Strong and Flexible.

Freiler Family,

During the month of November we are focused on RESPECT. Part of showing RESPECT is to T.H.I.N.K. before you speak. Students should ask themselves whether what they are about to share is True, Helpful, Inspiring, Necessary, and Kind. Sometimes we are eager to share out point without thinking about how to best show respect to the other person. If the answer is "no" to any of these questions, then it is probably not best to say what we are about to say.

One way we practice being RESPECTFUL is by cooperating in the classroom. Students can and many times do have different points of view. Our children can show respect by listening carefully and being kind. When working in a team the strongest team members often have a very different point of view than our own!

Thanksgiving Break Begins Next Week

This week our students are on a regular schedule. We will have a full week off of school from Monday, November 20 through Friday November 24 for the Thanksgiving Holiday.

International Day of Tolerance on November 16

International Day of Tolerance on November 16 is a great opportunity for all of us to think back and recall the last time we had a different perspective than one of our friends? When’s the last time we’ve had to learn something about someone else’s culture? It likely wasn’t that long ago.

This Day of Tolerance was started by the UN General Assembly, with the goal of getting educational institutions and the general public to see tolerance as a staple of society. And it came after the United Nations declared a Year for Tolerance in 1995. 

We celebrate the International Day for Tolerance every November 16 to help spread tolerance and raise awareness of any intolerance that may still be prevalent in the world today. Although we should be tolerant every day, it’s always good to have one occasion to remind us just how important tolerance is.

Attendance Awareness 2023!

Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (absent 18 school days - just 2 per month!), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school. Let's work together to make sure our children are #ShowingUpTogether!

Parent Cafe Continues this Week

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council. Come join us for a cup of coffee and meet with fellow Freiler Families as we share in a variety of topics. Starting the year we will be focused on Parental Resilience: Being Strong and Flexible.

Book Club, Garden Club Both Meet This Tuesday

This week our Book Club will hold it's monthly meeting in Room 12 and our Garden Club will meet in room 33 at 3 PM. All students are encouraged to check out one (or both!) clubs!

FSPA Meets This Tuesday

Our Freiler Staff Parent Association will meet this Tuesday at 3 PM in the library. Everyone in the #FreilerFamily is invited to attend!

Middle School Lunch & After School Tutoring Available

We are excited to partner with FACES to offer academic tutoring for middle school students during lunch and after school Monday - Thursday. If your child is in need of some extra help or just looking for a focused place to study see the schedule below:

High Schools Hosting Special Programs Nights This Week

Have an 8th grade child who is moving up to high school next year? West, Kimball, and Tracy High School's are hosting it's Special Programs Night on Tuesday November 14 through Thursday November 16. 

High School counseling teams will also be visiting 8th grade Freiler students on Thursday, November 16 to begin the high school class selection process. Be sure to check in with your child often about these meetings and information as they begin to make the transition to high school.

FSPA Hosting Panda Express Fundraiser November 15

Make your dinner plans with Panda Express for Wednesday, November 15. ONLINE purchases at Panda Express using the code 909870 will bring a portion back to our Freiler Staff Parent Association! This is a national fundraiser, meaning anyone who uses this online code at any Panda Express location nationwide can help our school!

Yearbooks on Sale Now

This year, Art Freiler School is trying out a new yearbook company! Treering yearbooks lets parents customize their child’s personal book with two free pages. And it's easy...download the Treering app, add our school code, purchase the yearbook ($40), and get started on your customization! Customization must be completed by April 1st.

www.treering.com

code: 101695229174572

You get 10% off when you purchase by October 31^st (this is the cheapest it will be all year)

***please email sdecoite@tusd.net with any questions.

8th Grade Yearbook Ads Available Now

8^th Grade Parents- it’s time to start thinking about your child’s Yearbook Dedication Ad. All orders need to be purchased, edited, and submitted by January 24, 2024. Although this seems like you have a lot of time, it will come quicker than you think!

Here is how to complete your Dedication Ad:

1. Create an account on https://www.treering.com/purchase?PassCode=101695229174572
   1. If needed, school code: 101695229174572
2. Add your child
   1. Select the correct grade and teacher name
3. Add more children if needed
4. Purchase Yearbook $40 ( You have until April 1^st to edit your 2 free personal pages in the yearbook)
5. On the homepage, select your 8^th grader’s yearbook on the top left side of the page.
6. Scroll to the bottom and click this graphic:

7. Once you design the ad, you must purchase and submit by January 24^th.

If you have questions please reach out to Mrs. DeCoite at sdecoite@tusd.net.

Congratulations Parent Institute for Quality Education Graduates

Congratulations to our families who have taken part in PIQE 2023! Last Thursday we hosted a graduation ceremony for 19 families! Thank you to Liliana Valadez and the entire PIQE team; we are glad that you have been a part of the #FreilerFamily!

During the month of November we are focused on RESPECT. RESPECT is not just a word that we all know. It's a skill that must be demonstrated in all situations. We need to treat all people with respect and judge them on their character without regard to their gender, age, or physical and personal characteristics. 

RESPECTING your space is just as important as respecting other people. We challenge our students to think about how you treat their bedroom or classroom. Picking up trash and putting things where they belong are small things that students do that show they respect their space. At Art Freiler School we take time at the end of each day at school and home to make sure our space is clean.

No School This Friday

There is no school this Friday, November 10 in observance of Veterans Day. Our spirit day will be on Thursday November 9 this week and students can earn class points for wearing red, white, and blue.

November is Epilepsy Awareness Month

Seizures involve sudden, temporary, bursts of electrical activity in the brain that change or disrupt the way messages are sent between brain cells. These electrical bursts can cause involuntary changes in body movement or function, sensation, behavior or awareness.

Every brain has the potential to seize. A person with epilepsy has a lower seizure threshold – this means they are more likely to have seizures than people without epilepsy.

It is important to note the distinction between seizures and epilepsy. A seizure is an event and can be a symptom of other medical problems.

"Not everyone who has a seizure has epilepsy."

Epilepsy is a neurological disease. A person with epilepsy is at higher risk for having recurrent (more) seizures. Sometimes people use the words “seizure disorder” to describe epilepsy. Some key facts include

• A diagnosis of epilepsy does not define the cause or the outlook.
• Epilepsy is a spectrum disorder. There are many different types of seizures and types of epilepsy syndromes.
• The impact of epilepsy on a person will vary depending on
  • The type, frequency and severity of seizures
  • Areas of the brain affected
  • Cause of the epilepsy
  • How a person responds to treatment
  • Underlying brain abnormalities that are present

Treatments available for epilepsy include antiseizure medication, surgery, prescribed dietary therapy, or neurostimulation devices.

Attendance Awareness 2023!

Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Students of all ages are building the skills they need to become productive citizens and give back to their community while in school. Let's work together to make sure our children are #ShowingUpTogether!

Parent Cafe Continues this Week

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council. Come join us for a cup of coffee and meet with fellow Freiler Families as we share in a variety of topics. Starting the year we will be focused on Parental Resilience: Being Strong and Flexible.

Character Counts Assemblies This Week

This week we will be honoring elementary age students for excellent acts of character in the first part of the school year through our Character Counts Assemblies. Families of students who will be honored were notified via text message and email a few days ago.

Tracy Unified Anti-Bullying Red Carpet Event This Monday

Everyone in the #FreilerFamily and Tracy community is invited to join us at our annual Anti-Bullying Red Carpet event this Monday, November 6 starting at 6 PM at Kimball High School. This year 30 students from Art Freiler School will be honored for their entries in the Anti-Bullying Poster Contest. Our work will continue beyond Monday night to make sure that everyone is a buddy, not a bully!

Middle School Lunch & After School Tutoring Available

We are excited to partner with FACES to offer academic tutoring for middle school students during lunch and after school Monday - Thursday. If your child is in need of some extra help or just looking for a focused place to study see the schedule below:

High Schools Hosting Special Programs Nights Soon

Have an 8th grade child who is moving up to high school next year? West, Kimball, and Tracy High School's are hosting it's Special Programs Night on Tuesday November 14 through Thursday November 16. 

High School counseling teams will also be visiting 8th grade Freiler students during the month of November to begin the high school class selection process. Be sure to check in with your child often about these meetings and information as they begin to make the transition to high school.

FSPA Hosting Panda Express Fundraiser November 15

Make your dinner plans with Panda Express for Wednesday, November 15. ONLINE purchases at Panda Express using the code 917699 will bring a portion back to our Freiler Staff Parent Association! This is a national fundraiser, meaning anyone who uses this online code at any Panda Express location nationwide can help our school!

Yearbooks on Sale Now

This year, Art Freiler School is trying out a new yearbook company! Treering yearbooks lets parents customize their child’s personal book with two free pages. And it's easy...download the Treering app, add our school code, purchase the yearbook ($40), and get started on your customization! Customization must be completed by April 1st.

www.treering.com

code: 101695229174572

You get 10% off when you purchase by October 31^st (this is the cheapest it will be all year)

***please email sdecoite@tusd.net with any questions

Parent Institute for Quality Education Graduation This Week!

Congratulations to our families who have taken part in PIQE 2023! We will be celebrating this Thursday, November 9 at 6 PM with a PIQE graduation for our families!

Freiler Family,

During the month of November we are focused on RESPECT. Treating others with respect shows character. Using good manners and paying attention to others well-being shows who you are inside. At Art Freiler School we teach our students to have social awareness to know how to be respectful in different situations and with different people.

All of us want to be respected. It feels good to respect others, too! Being polite, using good manners, and listening carefully when others speak are all ways to show respect that will be noticed by others!

November is National Native American Heritage Month

What started at the turn of the century as an effort to gain a day of recognition for the significant contributions the first Americans made to the establishment and growth of the U.S., has resulted in a whole month being designated for that purpose.

One of the very proponents of an American Indian Day was Dr. Arthur C. Parker, a Seneca Indian, who was the director of the Museum of Arts and Science in Rochester, N.Y. He persuaded the Boy Scouts of America to set aside a day for the “First Americans” and for three years they adopted such a day. In 1915, the annual Congress of the American Indian Association meeting in Lawrence, Kans., formally approved a plan concerning American Indian Day. It directed its president, Rev. Sherman Coolidge, an Arapahoe, to call upon the country to observe such a day. Coolidge issued a proclamation on Sept. 28, 1915, which declared the second Saturday of each May as an American Indian Day and contained the first formal appeal for recognition of Indians as citizens.

The year before this proclamation was issued, Red Fox James, a Blackfoot Indian, rode horseback from state to state seeking approval for a day to honor Indians. On December 14, 1915, he presented the endorsements of 24 state governments at the White House. There is no record, however, of such a national day being proclaimed.

The first American Indian Day in a state was declared on the second Saturday in May 1916 by the governor of New York. Several states celebrate the fourth Friday in September. In Illinois, for example, legislators enacted such a day in 1919. Presently, several states have designated Columbus Day as Native American Day, but it continues to be a day we observe without any recognition as a national legal holiday.

In 1990 President George H. W. Bush approved a joint resolution designating November 1990 “National American Indian Heritage Month.” Similar proclamations, under variants on the name (including “Native American Heritage Month” and “National American Indian and Alaska Native Heritage Month”) have been issued each year since 1994.

Attendance Awareness 2023!

Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Missing just 2 days per month can lead to our children falling behind, especially for our youngest students as they build their reading skills. Let's work together to make sure our children are #ShowingUpTogether!

Halloween Parade This Tuesday

Families are invited to join us this Tuesday for our annual Halloween Parade. This event will begin at 8:30 AM on our blacktop. Parking is limited, so families are encouraged to walk to this event. 

As a reminder, student costumes still need to follow our school dress code. Specifically for this event, no blood or fake weapons can be worn at school. Students will be allowed to wear a mask during the Halloween Parade only and not during the regular school day.

Parent Cafe Continues this Week

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council. Come join us for a cup of coffee and meet with fellow Freiler Families as we share in a variety of topics. Starting the year we will be focused on Parental Resilience: Being Strong and Flexible.

Middle School Lunch & After School Tutoring Available

We are excited to partner with FACES to offer academic tutoring for middle school students during lunch and after school Monday - Thursday. If your child is in need of some extra help or just looking for a focused place to study see the schedule below:

West High Hosting Special Programs Night November 16

Have an 8th grade child who is moving up to high school next year? West High School is hosting it's Special Programs Night on Thursday, November 16 at 6:00 PM. Learn more about JROTC, FFA, Space and Engineering, and more from the West High staff.

The West High School counseling team will also be visiting 8th grade Freiler students during the month of November to begin the high school class selection process. Be sure to check in with your child often about these meetings and information as they begin to make the transition to high school.

Yearbooks on Sale Now

This year, Art Freiler School is trying out a new yearbook company! Treering yearbooks lets parents customize their child’s personal book with two free pages. And it's easy...download the Treering app, add our school code, purchase the yearbook ($40), and get started on your customization! Customization must be completed by April 1st.

www.treering.com

code: 101695229174572

You get 10% off when you purchase by October 31^st (this is the cheapest it will be all year)

***please email sdecoite@tusd.net with any questions

Parent Institute for Quality Education Continues This Week!

It's not too late to join us on Thursday's with PIQE! We are excited to continue our partnership with PIQE - Parent Institute for Quality Education. The next workshop is this Thursday at 6 PM online. To register see the flyer below.

During the month of October we are focused on TRUSTWORTHINESS. Doing the right thing isn't always the easy thing. It takes courage to stand up and do the right thing, staying true to your beliefs. When we do, we build a reputation of being TRUSTWORHTY and reliable. At Art Freiler School we work with our students, teaching the skills needed to make the right decision and stand up against injustice.

October is National Bullying Awareness and Prevention Month

As reported on the 2019 Indicators of School Crime and Safety report, about 20% of students ages 12-18 reported being bullied in 2017. Among students ages 12-18 who reported being bullied during the school year, 15% were bullied online or by text. National Bullying Prevention Awareness Month is a month-long observance to educate and raise awareness about bullying and cyberbullying prevention. Addressing and preventing bullying is something that everyone can do, every day.

Educators and teachers can create a safe, supportive learning environment and a classroom culture of positivity, inclusiveness and respect. They can reward students for positive social behavior. Schools can communicate bullying policies at their school to parents, students, teachers and staff and follow through on them. Monitoring bullying ‘hot spots’ around the school campus can also help prevent bullying.

Parents and caregivers can talk with their children about their school and digital life, and the many roles children can play in bullying. By asking open-ended questions, they can talk about their children’s experience and communicate expectations about appropriate behavior – in person and in their digital world. Parents are the primary role models for their children, and when they model the behavior they expect from their children, they teach through actions.

Mentors can also model kindness, inclusivity, and respect. They can ask open-ended questions of their mentees and listen without judgement. Providing positive reinforcement to children and teenagers can help protect them from bullying and other risky behaviors.  They can also provide support to all kids involved, and help make sure the bullying doesn’t continue and its effects are minimized.

Youth who experience bullying can reach out to a trusted adult to talk about it and get support. If they’re being cyberbullied, they can capture screenshots. They can block the people who are bullying. If they witness bullying, they can change the conversation and deflect it. If they feel they can do it, they can stand up for the person being bullied, either on their own or with friends as a group. If they don’t feel safe doing that, they can reach out to the person being bullied to let them know that they don’t agree with it. If youth witness cyberbullying, they shouldn’t participate or share the posts or texts. They can learn more about how bystanders are essential to bullying prevention. They can also talk to a trusted adult for advice.

Check out these videos on how to handle different bullying situations.

Attendance Awareness 2023!

Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Prepping clothes, lunches, and backpacks the night before an help mornings go more smoothly. Let's work together to make sure our children are #ShowingUpTogether!

Parent Teacher Conferences This Week

Parent-Teacher Conferences are this week! For TK-5th grade these conferences are by appointment. If you haven't already done so, be sure to schedule your conference with your child's teacher today. For 6th- 8th grades conferences are drop-in on Monday 10/23 and by appointment Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday afternoons.

We also have a modified school schedule for most of next week. Please see below for next weeks schedule.

Monday - No School for Students
Tuesday - Regular School Day
Wednesday - Minimum Day
Thursday - Minimum Day
Friday - Minimum Day

If you have questions about Parent-Teacher Conferences or next weeks schedule be sure to reach out to your child's teacher or our school office.

Tickets on Sale Now for Friday's Halloween Dance

Leadership is hosting a Halloween-themed dance this Friday, October 27. The 3rd-5th grade dance will run from 3:30 - 5 PM and the 6th-8th grade dance will be from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10 per student.

Honor Roll Assembly This Friday

Our middle school Honor Roll Assembly will be this Friday at 8:30 AM in the Multi-Purpose Room. Students with grade point average of 3.0 or above will be acknowledged at this event. Families will be notified via email and text of their child qualifying for this assembly early next week.

FSPA Hosts Mod Pizza Fundraiser This Week

Join FSPA in a meal this Thursday at Mod Pizza! Show the flyer below on site or place your order online using the code MODGIVES20 and 20% of your purchase will come back to our parent club. Bring your kids and your appetite this Thursday to Mod Pizza!

Yearbooks on Sale Now

This year, Art Freiler School is trying out a new yearbook company! Treering yearbooks lets parents customize their child’s personal book with two free pages. And it's easy...download the Treering app, add our school code, purchase the yearbook ($40), and get started on your customization! Customization must be completed by April 1st.

www.treering.com

code: 101695229174572

You get 10% off when you purchase by October 31^st (this is the cheapest it will be all year)

***please email sdecoite@tusd.net with any questions

School Site Council Meets on Tuesday

School Site Council will convene again this Tuesday at 3 PM. Join us as we review our school's state testing scores and discuss our systems of intervention and enrichment. Everyone in the Freiler Family is welcome!

102423SchoolSiteCouncilAgenda.pdf

Parent Cafe Continues this Week

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council. Come join us for a cup of coffee and meet with fellow Freiler Families as we share in a variety of topics. Starting the year we will be focused on Parental Resilience: Being Strong and Flexible.

Parent Institute for Quality Education Continues This Week!

It's not too late to join us on Thursday's with PIQE! We are excited to continue our partnership with PIQE - Parent Institute for Quality Education. The next workshop is this Thursday at 6 PM online. To register see the flyer below.

Freiler Family,

Welcome back from Fall Break! We are excited to bring our students back to school during our Character Counts Week! We pride ourselves in being a school that focuses heavily on the pillars of character and invite everyone in the Freiler Family to join us in this spirit week!

Monday - Wear ORANGE for unity, showing we are a FAIR and inclusive community!

Tuesday - Wear PURPLE to show you are a proud CITIZEN!

Wednesday - Wear GREEN attire to show how responsible you are!

Thursday - Wear BLUE. Be reliable, be TRUSTWORTHY!

Friday - Wear RED to show you are CARING or YELLOW for RESPECT!

This Month is Filipino American History Month

Celebrated in October, Filipino American (Fil-Am) History Month honors the history, pursuits, accomplishments, and legacy of Filipinos in the United States. It also serves to provide a link between Filipinos in the U.S. and Filipinos in the Philippines by showcasing their shared culture and heritage. 

Filipino Americans are the second largest Asian American group in the nation and the second largest ethnic group in California. The celebration of Filipino American History Month in October commemorates the first recorded presence of Filipinos in the continental United States, when Luzones Indios, native Filipino sailors conscripted into the Spanish navy as labor during the Manila-Acapulco galleon trade, came ashore from the Spanish galleon Nuestra Senora de Esperanza and landed at what is now Morro Bay, California, on Oct. 18, 1587. After years of advocacy by individuals and organizations, in 2009 the United States Congress recognized October as Filipino American History Month. Various states, counties, and cities in the U.S. have established proclamations and resolutions declaring observance of Filipino American History Month.  

Attendance Awareness 2023!

Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (absent 18 school days - just 2 per month!), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school, and graduate from high school. Let's work together to make sure our children are #ShowingUpTogether!

FSPA Hosts Trunk or Treat, Candy Wars Events

You are invited to join us on Thursday, October 19th from 5:30-7:30pm for FSPA's first ever Trunk or Treat. This is a free event for Freiler families and our Tracy community. FSPA will also have a food booth with dinner and snack options, available for purchase. Our parking lot will be closed for parking. Please consider walking or parking in nearby neighborhoods. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop off event. As per our usual rules, no pets are allowed on campus. We will also have a voting station, so please be sure to vote for your favorite Trunk. We look forward to seeing you all then!

Also, Classroom Candy Wars have begun! Students can bring unopened bags of candy to their classroom to donate to the Trunk or Treat event. Classes that collect the most candy by this Tuesday will earn a special reward!

Spelling Bee Monday!

Our annual Spelling Be will take place on Monday, October 16. Students in 4th - 6th grades will be in the MPR while 7th and 8th grade students will be in room 7. All grade levels begin at 3 PM.

Parent Cafe Continues this Week

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council. Come join us for a cup of coffee and meet with fellow Freiler Families as we share in a variety of topics. Starting the year we will be focused on Parental Resilience: Being Strong and Flexible.

Great California Shake Out This Thursday

All students will participate in the Great California Shake Out this Thursday, October 19 at 10:19 AM. To learn more about this event and earthquake and disaster preparedness take a look at this website: The Great California Shake Out

Parent Institute for Quality Education Continues This Week!

It's not too late to join us on Thursday's with PIQE! We are excited to continue our partnership with PIQE - Parent Institute for Quality Education. The next workshop is this Thursday at 6 PM online. To register see the flyer below.

Freiler Family,

The outpouring of support we have collectively shown over the last week has been incredible. Thank you to everyone for your thoughts and generosity. A special thank you goes out to every student and staff member on our campus. Every action taken last week, whether big or small, made a huge difference in the outcome we are seeing today. Together we have shown that we are more than a community, we are the #FreilerFamily!

Tracy Press - Eighth Grader Revived After Cardiac Arrest in Class

Minimum Day Friday, Fall Break Begins Next Week

This Friday, October 6 will be a minimum day and is the last day of the trimester. Release times for Friday are listed below:

TK & Kindergarten: 12:10 PM
1st - 3rd Grades: 12:25 PM
4th - 8th Grades: 12:45 PM

There will be no school for students from October 9 through October 13 for fall break. School will resume again on Monday, October 16.

FSPA Hosts Trunk or Treat, Candy Wars Events

You are invited to join us on Thursday, October 19th from 5:30-7:30pm for FSPA's first ever Trunk or Treat. This is a free event for Freiler families and our Tracy community. FSPA will also have a food booth with dinner and snack options, available for purchase. Our parking lot will be closed for parking. Please consider walking or parking in nearby neighborhoods. All children must be accompanied by an adult. This is not a drop off event. As per our usual rules, no pets are allowed on campus. We will also have a voting station, so please be sure to vote for your favorite Trunk. We look forward to seeing you all then!

Also, Classroom Candy Wars have begun! Students can bring unopened bags of candy to their classroom to donate to the Trunk or Treat event. Classes that collect the most candy will earn a special reward!

Parent Cafe Partners with CAPC, Begins October 4

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council and will return on Wednesday, September 20 at 8:30 AM. Come join us for a cup of coffee and meet with fellow Freiler Families as we share in a variety of topics. Starting the year we will be focused on Parental Resilience: Being Strong and Flexible.

Attendance Awareness 2023!

Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (absent 18 school days - just 2 per month!), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school. Let's work together to make sure our children are #ShowingUpTogether!

This Week is Mental Illness Awareness Week

Each year, millions of Americans face the reality of living with a mental health condition — but mental illness affects everyone directly or indirectly through family, friends or coworkers. That is why each year, during the first week of October, National Awareness on Mental Illness (NAMI) and participants across the country raise awareness, fight discrimination and provide support.

This week will center around the theme “Together We Care. Together We Share.” This campaign speaks to the impact of NAMI’s support resources. It conveys the power of coming together in community, which can be healing as people gather to share their experiences. Our hope is that, through this campaign, we can spread awareness of two of NAMI’s major support resources: NAMI Support Groups and the new NAMI Teen and Young Adult HelpLine. To learn more and to access resources visit the website nami.org.

Spelling Bee Coming Soon

Our annual Spelling Be will take place on Monday, October 16. Students in 4th - 6th who want to participate should see Ms. Carrillo in room 18 for their permission slip. Students in 7th - 8th grades should visit Mrs. Johnston in room 7 for more info.

Garden Club Meets This Tuesday

Our Garden Club will each be meeting on Tuesday, October 3 at 3 PM in room 33.

Parent Institute for Quality Education Continues This Week!

It's not too late to join us on Thursday's with PIQE! We are excited to continue our partnership with PIQE - Parent Institute for Quality Education. The next workshop is this Thursday at 6 PM online. To register see the flyer below.

Middle School STEM Workshops

San Joaquin County has partnered with Lawrence Livermore Lab, Sandia National Laboratories, and University of Pacific to offer hands-on STEM workshops for middle school and high school students. To learn more or to register your child visit sjeyh.org or scan the QR code below.

Freiler Family,

During the month of September we are focused on character in relationships. Our children can demonstrate strong character through their friendships.

Being a good friend means being reliable. Good friends keep their promises and follow through on their commitments. When our students do what they say they will do they show others they are a friend that can be trusted. Trust takes time and can break down with dishonesty. Because of this we work with our students to help them choose their actions carefully.

We also teach our students not to limit their kindness to just their friends. Our children can lead with caring in all the interactions they have in their day! Saying hello to someone new in the hallway and seeking out a new friend by sitting somewhere else during lunch are two ways our children can disrupt their norm and connect with others.

Attendance Awareness 2023!

Did you know children who miss just 2 days per month are chronically absent by the end of the school year? When children are chronically absent they struggle to learn at the same rate as their classmates. Our goal is to make sure everyone plays their part to make sure all of our children are at school every day they are healthy enough to do so.

September 22 Marked American Indian Heritage Day

As the name implies, Native American Day is an opportunity to celebrate, learn and share information about the traditions, culture, and background of Native Americans. Native Americans are descendants of the aboriginal, indigenous people who were the original inhabitants of the United States.

The term Native Americans encompass hundreds of different tribes, from the Inuit of Alaska to the Cherokees of the southeastern woodlands. Each of these tribes has its own unique culture and language. Native Americans have made distinct and significant contributions to the U.S. and the rest of the world in many fields, such as agriculture, medicine, music, language, and art. Throughout history, they have distinguished themselves as inventors, entrepreneurs, spiritual leaders, and scholars.

In 1998, Native American Day was officially declared a state holiday. This day aims at celebrating the irreplaceable heritage, contributions, and knowledge of the Native American population. It is also a day to commemorate the enduring legacy of their fortitude, energy, and strength. Native American Day is also about appreciating the long history of culture and traditions that Native Americans have preserved through the centuries.

Make Up Pictures This Tuesday

Did you miss our Lift Off Days and school pictures? Received your school picture proof but want another chance for your child's smile to shine? Make up pictures will be this Tuesday during the school day. Your child's individual order info was sent home last week. You can also head over to shoobphoto.com to learn more about picture packages and order info.

Tickets On Sale Now for Movie Night

Leadership is hosting a movie night on Friday, September 29. Just $5 gets a viewing of the movie Elemental and a bag of popcorn. Additional snacks will be for sale at the event also. Get your tickets this week!

STEM Experiences Survey

Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math have been a key focus at all school sin Tracy Unified. We are looking for feedback from students and families about their experiences. Completing the surveys below will shape the future of STEM education in Tracy Unified!

Parent/Guardian Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STEMParentsEnglish2022-2023  

Student Survey Link: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/STEMStudents2022-2023 

School Site Council Meets Tuesday 

School Site Council will be coming together again in the library this Tuesday at 3 PM. This month discussion topics will include family engagement, academic support, and social-emotional support for our students. Everyone in the Freiler Family is invited to attend!

Spelling Bee Coming Soon

Our annual Spelling Be will take place on Monday, October 16. Students in 4th - 6th who want to participate should see Ms. Carrillo in room 18 for their permission slip. Students in 7th - 8th grades should visit Mrs. Johnston in room 7 for more info.

Parent Institute for Quality Education Continues This Week!

It's not too late to join us on Thursday's with PIQE! We are excited to continue our partnership with PIQE - Parent Institute for Quality Education. The next workshop is this Thursday at 6 PM online. To register see the flyer below.

Middle School STEM Workshops

San Joaquin County has partnered with Lawrence Livermore Lab, Sandia National Laboratories, and University of Pacific to offer hands-on STEM workshops for middle school and high school students. To learn more or to register your child visit sjeyh.org or scan the QR code below.

Freiler Family,

During the month of September we are focused on character in relationships. Our children can demonstrate strong character through their friendships.

All of our children have kindness and caring inside of them. This includes being fair and not judging others. When mistakes are made good friends will apologize and work hard to change their behavior. These traits make someone a good friend to have!

Who we surround ourselves with says a lot about our character. When we surround ourselves with others who are dishonest, unkind, or irresponsible we are drawn in the same direction. Bring out the best in your friends and they will bring out the best in you!

Attendance Awareness 2023!

Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Students of all ages are building the skills they need to become productive citizens and give back to their community while in school. Let's work together to make sure our children are #ShowingUpTogether!

Rosh Hashanah Celebrated This Weekend

The name "Rosh Hashanah" means, literally, "head of the year" or "first of the year." Rosh Hashanah is commonly known as the Jewish New Year.

There is one important similarity between the Jewish New Year and the American one: Many Americans use the New Year as a time to plan a better life, making "resolutions." Likewise, the Jewish New Year is a time to begin introspection, looking back at the mistakes of the past year and planning the changes to make in the new year, continuing through the Days of Awe and Yom Kippur.

Book Club Meets This Tuesday

Our Book Club is back! The first meeting of the year will be this Tuesday, September 19. All students in 3rd - 8th grades are invited to attend.

Recycling Day This Wednesday

Our first recycling day of the school year will be this Wednesday. Students can bring cans and plastic bottles to contribute to their classes overall score. Classes that bring the most recycling will earn a special prize!

Parent Institute for Quality Education Continues This Week!

It's not too late to join us on Thursday's with PIQE! We are excited to continue our partnership with PIQE - Parent Institute for Quality Education. The next workshop is this Thursday at 6 PM online. To register see the flyer below.

Hats vs. Sunglasses Spirit Day This Friday

Students can earn spirit points for their class by wearing a hat or sunglasses to school on Friday. Classes with the most spirit points each trimester earn a special prize!

Vision and Hearing Screening for Students This Week

Students in grades Kindergarten, 2nd, and 5th will have vision screening this Tuesday, September 19. Kindergarten, 2nd, 5th, and 8th grades will have hearing screening this Friday, September 22.

Picture Day Makeups Coming Soon

Missed Lift-Off Days? Picture day make ups will be during the school day on Tuesday, September 26. Ordering info will be coming your way soon!

Tickets On Sale Now for Movie Night

Leadership is hosting a movie night on Friday, September 29. Just $5 gets a viewing of the movie Elemental and a bag of popcorn. Additional snacks will be for sale at the event also. Get your tickets this week!

Middle School STEM Workshops

San Joaquin County has partnered with Lawrence Livermore Lab, Sandia National Laboratories, and University of Pacific to offer hands-on STEM workshops for middle school and high school students. To learn more or to register your child visit sjeyh.org or scan the QR code below.

Freiler Family,

During the month of September we are focused on character in relationships. Our children can demonstrate strong character through their friendships.

Whether our children know it or not they are leaders. Their friends them to see what they should do. It is important to lead with good character each day because we never know when others are looking to us for inspiration.

Who we surround ourselves with says a lot about our character. When we surround ourselves with others who are dishonest, unkind, or irresponsible we are drawn in the same direction. Bring out the best in your friends and they will bring out the best in you!

Attendance Awareness 2023!

Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Missing just 2 days per month can lead to our children falling behind, especially for our youngest students as they build their reading skills. Let's work together to make sure our children are #ShowingUpTogether!

Hispanic Heritage Month Begins September 15

Hispanic Heritage Month takes place September 15 to October 15 every year as a time to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures, and extensive histories of the American Latino community. This year’s theme is Building Prosperous and Healthy Communities.

Beginning in 1968, Hispanic Heritage Month was originally observed as “Hispanic Heritage Week”, but it was later extended to a month in 1988. Since then, Hispanic Heritage Month has been celebrated nationwide through festivals, art shows, conferences, community gatherings, and much more. The month also celebrates the independence days of several Latin American countries, including: Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, and Nicaragua on September 15th, Mexico on September 16th, and Chile on September 18th. They also include holidays that recognize Hispanic contributions such as Virgin Islands-Puerto Rico Friendship Day that is celebrated in the U.S. Virgin Islands.

Families Need for Tracy Unified Title 1 Advisory Committee

Want to have your voice heard on the focus, goals, and services we provide children in our community? Tracy Unified's Title 1 Advisory Committee is a forum where your views are wanted and needed! The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19. For more information or to express your interest email Mr. Theall at stheall@tusd.net.

Parent Institute for Quality Education Begins This Week!

We are excited to continue our partnership with PIQE - Parent Institute for Quality Education. Workshops will begin in September and focus on supporting our children as they transition from elementary to middle school (and middle school to high school also!).

8th Grade Signs of Suicide Presentations This Week

School Counselor Ms. Sioxson and School Psychologist Mrs. Garcia will be presenting to 8th grade students this Wednesday. During this presentation students are directly taught actions to take if a friend or loved one expresses an intent to harm themselves, including how to show they care and the urgency to tell a trusted adult. To learn more about this presentation visit Tracy Unified's Suicide Prevention website here: Suicide Prevention

FSPA Meets This Tuesday, Fundraiser at Aldo's Wednesday

Everyone in the #FreilerFamily is invited to our first FSPA meeting of the year this Tuesday at 3 PM in the library. Join families and staff as we review the Fun Run and discuss other activities for this school year.

FSPA will also be hosting it's first evening fundraiser of the year as we have partnered with Aldo's Gelatto. Stop by Aldo's (in the Raley's shopping center) this Wednesday between 6 PM and 9 PM and 20% of your purchase will come back to the FSPA!

TK & Kindergarten Drop Off & Tardies

If you are dropping off a TK or Kindergarten student after 8 AM they no longer need to come to the office before going to class if they arrive by 8:10 AM. Someone from our team will stay in front of Kindergarten until 8:10 AM to welcome students, log their tardy, and let them into class. TK & Kindergarten students who arrive after 8:10 AM will continue to come to the office before heading to class.

Garden Club Starts Tuesday

Middle school students can learn more about the life cycle, sustainable farming, and grow their own fruits and vegetables by joining our Garden Club. The first meeting of the year will be this Tuesday.

Middle School STEM Workshops

San Joaquin County has partnered with Lawrence Livermore Lab, Sandia National Laboratories, and University of Pacific to offer hands-on STEM workshops for middle school and high school students. To learn more or to register your child visit sjeyh.org or scan the QR code below.

Freiler Family,

During the month of September we are focused on character in relationships. Our children can demonstrate strong character through their friendships.

Relationship skills require work. It's important to put time and effort into friendships. Making time to ask friends questions about things they like, things that inspire them, and what they value can build stronger connections. When asking these questions be sure to listen to the response! These moments build strong friendships and show good character.

Attendance Awareness 2023!

Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Prepping clothes, lunches, and backpacks the night before an help mornings go more smoothly. Let's work together to make sure our children are #ShowingUpTogether!

5th/6th Grade Girls Basketball Tryouts Tuesday

5th & 6th grade girls basketball tryouts will be on Tuesday, September 5 starting at 5 PM.

Families Need for Tracy Unified Title 1 Advisory Committee

Want to have your voice heard on the focus, goals, and services we provide children in our community? Tracy Unified's Title 1 Advisory Committee is a forum where your views are wanted and needed! The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19. For more information or to express your interest email Mr. Theall at stheall@tusd.net.

Tracy Unified STEM Expo on Display Saturday

Student work throughout Tracy Unified will be on display this Saturday at the annual Tracy Connects event Lincoln Park. This event runs from 10 AM - 3 PM and will feature student projects and artifacts. Everyone is invited to this free event!

Parent Institute for Quality Education Begins Next Week

We are excited to continue our partnership with PIQE - Parent Institute for Quality Education. Workshops will begin in September and focus on supporting our children as they transition from elementary to middle school (and middle school to high school also!).

Parent Cafe Partners with CAPC, Begins September 20

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council and will return on Wednesday, September 20 at 8:30 AM. Come join us for a cup of coffee and meet with fellow Freiler Families as we share in a variety of topics. Starting the year we will be focused on Parental Resilience: Being Strong and Flexible.

During the month of August we are focused on reviewing the pillars of character. Our children can demonstrate strong character through self-management.

Self-management requires dedication when things are hard. That's why a growth mindset - the belief that you can get better if you try - is key to doing tough stuff! Think of something that was once difficult but is now easy (like riding a bike). How did your child master that skill? Try using this mindset for things that are tough today.

Attendance Awareness 2023!

Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (absent 18 school days - just 2 per month!), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school, and graduate from high school. Let's work together to make sure our children are #ShowingUpTogether!

FSPA Fun Run A Success, Giving to Remain Open 1 More Week

Our annual FSPA Fun Run & Color Run took place last Friday and was a blast! It was great to see our community rally together in support of our students!

Giving will remain open on MyBooster.com for one more week. Be sure to continue sharing your giving link through email and social media!

6th Grade Science Camp This Week!

Sixth grade students are leaving for Science Camp on Wednesday August 30 at 10 AM and are scheduled to return after school on Friday, September 1. If your child is attending Science Camp please note the following:

• The camp informed us that COVID tests are no longer required.  However, our school has some if you would like to request one for your child. To request a COVID test for your child please work directly with their teacher.
• This year students will not be leaving for camp until mid-morning.  They will be attending their normal first and second period classes.  Please drop them and their luggage off through the gate near room 4 and the bike racks.  You will need to say your “good bye’s” at that time so students can go to their first period classes on their normal schedule.
• If you haven’t signed up for the REMIND app, please do so to allow you to see traffic updates and such next Friday.  Anticipated return time is between 3:00 PM and 3:30 PM on Friday afternoon.

Girls Basketball Tryouts Begin This Week

Is your 5th - 8th grade daughter interested in playing basketball this year? Tryouts will begin this Wednesday, August 30 at 5 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room. We will continue with two teams this year (5th - 6th grade and 7th - 8th grade).

School Site Council Meets This Tuesday

Our first School Site Council meeting of the school year will be this Tuesday, August 29. Everyone in the #FreilerFamily is invited to attend! At our first meeting we will be electing our council chairperson and secretary and reviewing start of year English and Math student achievement.

To learn more about our School Site Council CLICK HERE.

Families Need for Tracy Unified Title 1 Advisory Committee

Want to have your voice heard on the focus, goals, and services we provide children in our community? Tracy Unified's Title 1 Advisory Committee is a forum where your views are wanted and needed! The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19. For more information or to express your interest email Mr. Theall at stheall@tusd.net.

Back to School Dance This Friday

Our leadership program is hosting our first school dance of the year this Friday, September 1. Our 3rd-5th grade dance will run from 3:30 - 5 PM and our middle school dance will be from 5:30 - 7:30 PM. Tickets are $10 and can be purchased in your child's class.

This Friday is also our "Flashback Friday" spirit day. Dress like your from the 80's, 90's, or 2000's!

Parent Institute for Quality Education Returns September 14

We are excited to continue our partnership with PIQE - Parent Institute for Quality Education. Workshops will begin in September and focus on supporting our children as they transition from elementary to middle school (and middle school to high school also!). Our PIQE team will be reaching out and sharing more information with families in the upcoming month!

Parent Cafe Partners with CAPC, Begins September 20

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council and will return on Wednesday, September 20 at 8:30 AM. Come join us for a cup of coffee and meet with fellow Freiler Families as we share in a variety of topics. Starting the year we will be focused on Parental Resilience: Being Strong and Flexible.

Freiler Family,

During the month of August we are focused on reviewing the pillars of character. Our children can demonstrate strong character by being kind at school and making respectful choices.

How we talk to others matters. How we talk about others matters, too. Gossip is talking about others in a mean way or telling others secrets. Gossip is not kind. Our children can show their friends they care and a person that is TRUSTWORTHY.

Choices can be helpful or hurtful. Our actions and choices affect others. RESPONSIBLE decision-making includes spending time thinking about what will happen after you make a choice. This will help our children decide which choices will have the best results.

Attendance Awareness 2023!

Starting as early as preschool and kindergarten, regular attendance is essential for students gaining the academic and social skills they need to thrive. Research shows that when students are chronically absent (absent 18 school days - just 2 per month!), they are less likely to read proficiently by third grade, achieve in middle school and graduate from high school. Let's work together to make sure our children are #ShowingUpTogether!

FSPA Fun Run This Friday!

Our annual Fun Run & Color Run is this Friday, August 25! As of this weekend we are nearly halfway to our $20,000 fundraising goal! Remember, donations go directly back into our classrooms to support student learning and hands-on experiences.

Be sure to share your child's fundraising info early and often as we work together to meet our goals!

FOR MIDDLE SCHOOL FAMILIES: The Color Run on Friday can be quite messy! We highly recommend bringing a towel to school and having a second one in the car to set on the seat when heading home!

Families Need for Tracy Unified Title 1 Advisory Committee

Want to have your voice heard on the focus, goals, and services we provide children in our community? Tracy Unified's Title 1 Advisory Committee is a forum where your views are wanted and needed! The first meeting will be held on Tuesday, September 19. For more information or to express your interest email Mr. Theall at stheall@tusd.net.

Holocaust Survivor Joseph Alexander to Speak on Wednesday

The Chabad of Tracy Jewish Center is sponsoring a talk by Joseph Alexander, a Holocaust survivor, on Wednesday, August 23, at 7PM in the Kimball Theatre. The congregation has set aside 200 seats for Tracy Unified students, families, and teachers.

8th grade students will learn more about The Holocaust throughout the year in their English and History classes.  This is an amazing opportunity to hear firsthand of a significant historical event from an eyewitness and survivor. To reserve your seats CLICK HERE.

Parent Institute for Quality Education Returns September 14

We are excited to continue our partnership with PIQE - Parent Institute for Quality Education. Workshops will begin in September and focus on supporting our children as they transition from elementary to middle school (and middle school to high school also!). Our PIQE team will be reaching out and sharing more information with families in the upcoming month!

Parent Cafe Partners with CAPC, Begins September 20

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council and will return on Wednesday, September 20 at 8:30 AM. Come join us for a cup of coffee and meet with fellow Freiler Families as we share in a variety of topics. Starting the year we will be focused on Parental Resilience: Being Strong and Flexible.

A common misconception is our Parent Cafe is for Spanish speaking families only. Parent Cafe is a bilingual English and Spanish program and is open to everyone!

Heat Risk Information

During the next few months of the school year, the City of Tracy will experience various levels of heat risk during the school day. If you have questions about the heat risk Level, Art Freiler School and other sites in Tracy Unified are using the guidelines provided by the California Department of Public Health (CDPH) to decide if outdoor activities are appropriate. 

Other ways our children can beat the heat include:

• Stay hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day and avoid sugary drinks and foods. 
• Dress lightly: Wear light-weight, light-colored, loose fitting clothing to help reduce sun exposure and prevent excessive heat absorption 
• Limit outdoor activities: Stay cool and calm by limiting outdoor activities

High School Football Attendance Information

Looking to enjoy an evening under the Friday lights at West, Tracy, or Kimball High School? There is a new high school football game attendance policy. Students that do not go to the high schools that are participating in Tracy Unified games, including middle schoolers, must be accompanied by a parent to enter. Also, students will no longer be allowed to enter with their backpack or other large bags.

Freiler Family,

Thank you for a great first week back at school! With the start of the school year we are focused on reviewing the six pillars of character: Trustworthiness, Respect, Responsibility, Fairness, Citizenship, and Caring.

An African proverb says "wherever a person goes to dwell, their character goes with them." A lesson we want all of our children to learn is to stay true to themselves and never let what somebody else says to distract them from their goals.

Fun Run Kickoff Starts Thursday!

We're less than ONE week away from our Freiler Fun Run and Color Run Kick Off and our students are so excited! We're looking forward to having fun and building community together. Our program Kick Off starts on Thursday, August 17.

⭐️  Log into MYBOOSTER.COM today to get started!  ⭐️

Register and share today to help the Freiler Staff Parent Association reach it's goal of $20,000 for students and staff.

Once on MYBOOSTER.COM, you'll be able to use cool features like the Student Star Video and share your donation page to earn entries into the Disney Family Trip Giveaway.

Head to MYBOOSTER.COM now to register, share, and give. Thank you for your support!

Parent Cafe Partners with CAPC, Begins August 30

Our Parent Cafe has partnered with the Child Abuse Prevention Council and will return on Wednesday, August 30 at 8:30 AM. Come join us for a cup of coffee and meet with fellow Freiler Families as we share in a variety of topics. Starting the year we will be focused on Parental Resilience: Being Strong and Flexible.

A common misconception is our Parent Cafe is for Spanish speaking families only. Parent Cafe is a bilingual English and Spanish program and is open to everyone!

Parent Institute for Quality Education Returns September 14

We are excited to continue our partnership with PIQE - Parent Institute for Quality Education. Workshops will begin in September and focus on supporting our children as they transition from elementary to middle school (and middle school to high school also!). Our PIQE team will be reaching out and sharing more information with families in the upcoming month!

Attendance Awareness 2023!

Did you know children who miss just 2 days per month are chronically absent by the end of the school year? When children are chronically absent they struggle to learn at the same rate as their classmates. Our goal is to make sure everyone plays their part to make sure all of our children are at school every day they are healthy enough to do so.

Middle School Focus on AVID Organization Strategies

All middle school students are taught to use AVID (Advancement Via Individual Determination) organizational strategies to support their success in school. Students received their student planner this week. All classes focus on using this planner as a tool to organize student time and assignments. We encourage all families to take a look at their child's planner every week!

Middle School Welcome Back Presentations

Ms. Sioxson, School Counselor, will be visiting all middle school classes this week welcoming students back to school. Presentations in classes will focus on:

• 6th Grade: Logging into Aeries and viewing grades
• 7th Grade: Time management
• 8th Grade: Viewing grades in Aeries & writing emails to teachers

Freiler Family,

Welcome to the 2023-24 school year! We are excited to work together and welcome your child back to school! If there are any questions you or your child have about the start of the school year you can reach out to us via email at stheall@tusd.net or give our office a call at (209)830-3309. Welcome back!

First Day of School is Monday, August 7

The new school year begins on Monday, August 7. TK and Kindergarten will begin at 8 AM and 1st through 8th grade will begin at 8:15 AM. On the first day of school families may walk their child to the playground to help them find their class line and teacher. We highly recommend that all families walk to school on the first day as parking on campus is very limited!

Take a look at the short videos below to see exactly what to expect on the first day of school!

Student Schedules Available Now on Aeries Parent Portal

Teachers and schedules are available now on the Aeries Parent Portal. To view you will first need to complete data confirmation. Data confirmation is where you update information such as your contact information, emergency contacts, and more. Step by step directions can be found at the link below:

DATA CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS - ENGLISH

DATA CONFIRMATION INSTRUCTIONS - SPANISH

There is a new income verification question to data confirmation this year that replaces the old Free and Reduced Meal application. This income verification takes just a moment to complete and helps ensure our school continues to receive funding for several programs and supports.

INCOME VERIFICATION LETTER

School Supply Lists Available Online

School supply lists are now available online. To view or print take a look at the link below:

SCHOOL SUPPLY LISTS

Early Release on Mondays This Year

Early Release days will be on Monday for the 2023-24 school year. Monday dismissal times are as follows:

TK - Kindergarten: 12:55 PM
1st - 3rd Grade: 1:10 PM
4th - 5th Grade: 1:25 PM
6th-8th Grade: 1:38 PM

Back to School Night is Thursday, August 10

Back to School Night begins at 6 PM in the Multi-Purpose Room this Thursday. After a brief message from our Principal Mr. Theall families will have a chance to visit their child's classroom, meet their teacher, and learn more about the new school year. We highly recommend that all families who are able walk to Back to School Night as parking on campus is very limited!

TK & Kindergarten Car Line

TK & Kindergarten will be able to use car line this year beginning at 7:45 AM. Take a look at the flyer and video below to learn more: