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Aug 24, 2026

What a wonderful first full week at El Portal! 

Thank you to all of our families who joined us for a very successful Back-to-School Night. It was great to see so many of you on campus connecting with teachers and kicking off the new school year together!

As a reminder, if you are interested in placing your name on the ballot for our School Site Council, please contact me or our school office. We would love to have parents involved and represented in this important part of our school community.

 Hot Weather Reminder: This week is expected to be very hot, so please help us keep our Panthers comfortable and hydrated. Send your child with a labeled water bottle, apply sunscreen before school, and feel free to send a hat for outdoor use only.

We’re looking forward to another great week at El Portal!

As we begin our first full week, here are two important reminders for our Panther families:

8/24 Monday

Monday Motivation

• Wear El Portal Gear

Early Dismissal:

• TK–K dismiss at 1:15 p.m.
• 1st–6th grade dismiss at 1:45 p.m.

6th Grade Science Camp Information Meeting

• Virtual 6:30-7:30 (see flyer below)

8/26 Wednesday

Recorders and Band Grades 3-6

PTA Zoom Meeting

• 7:30 pm

8/27 Thursday

Music and Movement

• Grades TK - 3rd

8/28 Friday:

Wear College Gear

• Spirit Gear shop is closing tomorrow night, Monday August 24th
• PTA Zoom Meeting 8/26/26 at 7:30pm

Try It at Home & School!

This week, help your child practice respect in these simple ways:

•  Listen to understand. Practice looking at the person who is speaking and waiting until they are finished before responding.

•  Use respectful words. Encourage “please,” “thank you,” “excuse me,” and kind words—even when we disagree.

•  Respect our spaces. Talk about taking care of belongings, cleaning up after ourselves, and treating our home and school with care.

Family Conversation Starter:

Ask your child: “What is one way you showed respect at school today?

Looking Ahead

Coming Soon …     

9/1  Fall Picture Day

9/22 UCI Vision Screening