​Welcome to our monthly newsletter, a vibrant reflection of the happenings and achievements within the Shaw community. This edition brings you a roundup of news, events, and updates, keeping you connected and informed about our collective journey in education.

International Dot Day, a global celebration of creativity, courage and collaboration, began when teacher Terry Shay introduced his classroom to Peter H. Reynolds’ book The Dot on September 15, 2009.

The Dot is the story of a caring teacher who dares a doubting student to trust in her own abilities by being brave enough to “make her mark”. What begins with a small dot on a piece of paper becomes a breakthrough in confidence and courage, igniting a journey of self-discovery and sharing, which has gone on to inspire countless children and adults around the globe.

We will be celebrating DOT Day on September 16th.

Sep. 2

August Perfect Attendance Drawing at Convocation -

Aug attendance - 96.4% - Keep it up, Eagles!

Sep. 4

Student Council and Kindness Crew Applications Due to Cheri (4th, 5th, 6th grade students)

Sep. 7

Labor Day Holiday – no school

Sep. 10

Picture Day!!!

Sep. 8 - 11

5th Grade to STARBASE - week of STEAM @ Vandenberg

Sep. 16

Shaw Celebrates International Dot Day- Make a Mark and See Where it Takes You (wear dots if you’ve got them!)

ELAC (English Learner Advisory Committee) Mtg. in MU @ 6 pm

Sep. 17

SOAR and Student of the Month Awards.

Sep. 21-25

Parent / Teacher Conferences - 1:00 dismissal all week

Sep. 30

Mobile Dairy on site - Thank you, CA Dairy Council

DARE begins for grade 6

When calling in an absence for your child, please call the absence line at 805-938-8886 or reply to the Parent Square message about the absence

When checking out your child, please bring photo ID with you. This is for your child's safety and the safety of other children.

OUSD Student Dress Guidelines

Students attending school must be clean and presentable. All clothing must fit; shall be neat, clean, and acceptable in repair and appearance; and shall be worn within the bounds of decency and good taste as

appropriate for school. Clothes shall be sufficient to conceal undergarments at all times. Each school principal reserves the right to determine and enforce appropriate dress at school and at school sponsored events. School principals or designees may prohibit any apparel, accessory, hairstyle, or cosmetic, even if not specifically mentioned below, that

1. Creates a safety concern

2. Draws undue attention to the wearer

3. Detracts from the learning process

4. Causes disturbances among other students

5. Is considered gang-related

6. Includes hate speech or vulgarity

7. Promotes illegal activity including drug, alcohol, and tobacco use.

Specific Dress Guidelines Clothing

• Students must wear appropriately sized clothing that protects and covers personal body parts including midriff

• Sleeveless shirts are permitted provided that they have straps of at least 1 inch

• Students’ lower garment (pants, shorts, skirts, dress) must be worn at the waist and extend to

mid thigh. Lower garment should feature no rips above mid-thigh area

• Pajamas are NOT permitted.

• For physical education activities, students must wear appropriate shoes for their safety and comfort

• Students should wear closed-toe footwear with a closed heel or strap and a hard sole.

Soft-soled/open shoes (such as Crocs and slippers) are NOT permitted

• Students may wear hats, including religious headwear

• Helmets, hoods or other headgear that obscures a student’s identity (except as a religious observance) may not be worn; hoods that obscure a student’s ears may not be worn in class

• For identification purposes, a student’s face must be clearly visible, including when taking

school photos; this may require removal of a hood and/or hat

Makeup is not allowed at elementay

● Once on school grounds, students may NOT leave campus without authorization from the office.

● Students are allowed on the school grounds no earlier than 8:15 a.m. Students need to wait in designated areas until before school recess begins at 8:15. If your child needs supervision before that time, on-campus child care is offered through the district’s Campus Connection Program.

● Students and Parents must use designated crosswalks to cross the street. Please do not call your child across the street or encourage them to cross outside of the crosswalk. Please use the crosswalk in the parking lot. DO NOT cross in between the cars.

Cell Phones, electronic toys, musical devices/watches with internet access, and/or electronic devices of any kind may not be used on campus. Electronic devices must be turned off (not on vibrate) and stored in a backpack during the school day. The only exceptions are for students who are using them as needed for a medical device or with permission and supervision of teachers or child care providers for a specific time period. Students who bring such devices are doing so at their own risk. The school will not be responsible for investigating missing electronic items. Alice Shaw is not liable for any loss or damages that occur to personal items. Inappropriate use of electronic devices will result in the device being confiscated (to be collected from the office by an adult) and the student not being allowed to bring the device to school and other possible discipline.