Parent Newsletter | 2026 - 2027
Principal's Message
Energy is high at school and students are stretching themselves and learning every day. We had our assembly Wednesday and celebrated best attendace, Ms Ficarra's class, and least tardies, Mr Gomez. We also celebrated our dolphin winners who work to make school fun for all of us by being safe, respectful and responsible. Our next two weeks are filled with special events and short days and holidays:
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No school on Veteran's Day, Wednesday, November 11.
- Conference Week: November 16-20 Minimum Days all week, 12:50 dismissal
- Nov 23-27 no school, Thanksgiving Break
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| Mr. Aguilera's G5 class using scarves to learn rhythm |
Staff vs Student Basketball Game |
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Around Campus
Basketball was a success! Thank you to our coaches Mr Gomez and Coach Serg, as well as Mr Carter who was our referee, and parent Monica Morales who stepped in to coach when we needed it. Our games, Basketball Palooza and staff verses students were all so fun and a celebration of sportsmanship.
We will have basketball clinics once a week after the Thanksgiving Break. If you would like to sign up please reach out to Ms Gwynne gcropsey@mpusd.net or 8313129452.
Sports at Seaside Elementary Schools: Sports teams at the Seaside Elementary Schools are a newer development which arose out of survey responses from families asking for sports. They are possible because of the Community Schools program. Sports teams meet twice a week for 6 weeks, and students must attend practices to play in games. Sports clinics are being paid for with Community School and ELO funds, and happen once a week to give students a chance to develop skills and broaden their knowledge of the sports they love.
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HIGHEST RESPONSE RATE IN MPUSD. Youth Truth Is Done: Del Rey Woods had the highest response rate from families in the entire district! We are so grateful for you all, thank you families! Our students will now get their party, and student leadership will take surveys with the kids to decide what kind of party they want! Congratulations Mayra Carrillo! You are the winner of our final parent Youth Truth drawing. Enjoy the $50 gift card!
GET YOUR DEL REY WOODS SWAG! Create your own custom Del Rey Woods wear. We have a Spiritwear store where you can customize your swag. www.delreywoods.spiritweardirect.com
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Each Day Counts| Mondays are soon to be celebrated. We have seen our highest attendance rate problems on Mondays. Starting in December only students that are here on Mondays will be eligible for special incentives. Monday incentives are soon to begin! Please, help your student be the best they can be and get here on time Monday! |
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Upcoming Events|
NO SCHOOL WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 11 as we honor VETERANS DAY
Conference Week, November 16-20, Minimum Days all week, 12:50 dismissal.
Ruby Bridges November 18, 7:00-7:15 Oldemeyer Center: Meet and Walk to School! This month our family event will be morning rather than evening! Families please join us, have a bagel and walk to school together to celebrate the bravery of young Ruby Bridges, one of the first students who desegregated the New Orleans. schools. A summary article here is a good resource for older students. Look for a sign up on parent square so we get enough bagels and parents willing to wear a vest and help us stay safe. Flyer attached.
Read-A-Thon, November 13-30: Be on the lookout for a sign up with your class. Our Read-A-Thon runs from November 13-30. Students can win prizes just for reading! So look for your classes' sign up sheets in the next week. The Thanksgiving Break is a wonderful time to read.
Student Leadership's Spirit Week, November 16-20: Our Student Leadership met November 3 and VOTED! They used the election day opportunity to vote on themes for a Spirit Week to happen November 16-20, Conference Week. Get Ready:
- Monday, Nov 16: Favorite Character Day, dress like your favorite character
- Tuesday, Nov 17: Plushie Day, bring a plushie to school (not out to recess please)
- Wednesday, Nov 18: Twin Day, dress the same as your friends
- Thursday, Nov 19: PJ Day, wear PJs!
- Friday, Nov 20: Switch Day, Kids dress like their teachers and teachers dress like a student!
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