Sumner Danbury Elementary School

Family Newsletter

September 9-13, 2024
Sumner Danbury

Dear Sumner Danbury Families,

Thank you for a wonderful week! Despite the extreme heat and our adjustment to the inclement weather schedule, our students were excited to be at school and fully engaged in their learning. We truly appreciate your efforts in ensuring that students come to school and arrive on time each day.

Please note that our facilities are equipped with air conditioning and water refill stations to ensure a comfortable learning environment during hot weather. With another hot week ahead, please make sure your child stays well-hydrated and brings a water bottle to school. We will closely monitor the weather and move recess and PE indoors if necessary to ensure everyone’s comfort and safety.

Thank you for your continued support and cooperation.

In this newsletter, you will find...

  • Week-at-a-Glance Calendar

  • Dates to Remember

  • School Site Council Information

  • The September Library Newsletter

  • Lunch Menu

  • Highlights from Student Learning

  • Resources

    • Bell Schedule

    • Attendance Details

    • Handbook

    • Autism Corner

    • PFA Volunteer Opportunities

    • Parent Connect Link

    • PBIS

  • Important Reminders

Please reach out if you have questions or concerns. We are happy to help.

Wishing you a wonderful week ahead!

Best regards,

Elisabeth Jones

Principal, Sumner Programs

ejones@cusd.claremont.edu

Eduardo Acevedo

Principal, Danbury Programs and Sumner SDC

eacevedo@cusd.claremont.edu

Sumner Danbury Elementary

Office: (909) 398-0320

sumnerdanbury.cusd.claremont.edu

Sumner
In Honor and Remembrance

Week-at-a-Glance

Calendar

Monday, September 9

  • Regular Day Schedule

    • TK 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    • Kindergarten 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    • 1st-3rd Grade 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

    • 4th-6th Grade 8:00 AM - 2:39 PM

Tuesday, September 10

  • Regular Day Schedule

    • TK 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    • Kindergarten 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    • 1st-3rd Grade 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

    • 4th-6th Grade 8:00 AM - 2:39 PM

  • School Site Council Meeting 3:00 PM Online

Wednesday, September 11

  • Sumner Danbury remembers and honors those lost on 9/11/01 and their families

  • Spirit Day - Wear your school shirt or colors blue and green

  • Primary Fundraiser Kick-Off Assembly 8:15 AM-8:30 AM Library Blacktop

  • Upper Grade Fundraiser Kick-Off Assembly 8:35-8:50 AM Library Blacktop

  • Early Dismissal Every Wednesday

    • TK Dismissal at 12:00 PM

    • K-6th Grade Dismissal at 1:00 PM

  • Elementary Music Parent Info Night 6:00 PM El Roble Gym

Thursday, September 12

  • Regular Day Schedule

    • TK 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    • Kindergarten 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    • 1st-3rd Grade 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

    • 4th-6th Grade 8:00 AM - 2:39 PM

  • PFA Meeting 3:00 PM

Friday, September 13

  • Regular Day Schedule

    • TK 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

    • Kindergarten 8:00 AM - 1:00 PM

    • 1st-3rd Grade 8:00 AM - 2:30 PM

    • 4th-6th Grade 8:00 AM - 2:39 PM

  • College Shirt Day

  • Friday Treat Sale

Dates to Remember

9/17 - Picture Day

9/20- PBIS Caught Being Good Store Opens

9/26- McTeacher's Night (fundraiser at McDonalds)

Tuesday, 10/1 - Tuesday, 10/8 - Fall Parent/Teacher Conferences (Early Dismissal at 1PM every day. Please make child care arrangements.)

11/1 - No School Pupil Free Day

11/11 - No School Veterans' Day Holiday

11/22 - End of 1st Trimester Grading Period

School Site Council Meeting

School Site Council Meeting

September Library Newsletter

September Library Newsletter

September Lunch Menu

September Menu

Student Learning Highlights

Mr. Rodricks's Class

Students in Mr. Rodricks's class engage in a fun domestic skill activity, taking turns with an interactive task that involves dressing for the weather.

Students Learning

Students in Ms. Burguan's class practice recognizing patterns as they build their prediction and computational thinking skills.

Ms. Huizar's Class

Students in Ms. Huizar's class express their feelings through both verbal and non-verbal communication during their morning routine.

Positive Behavior Interventions and Supports (PBIS) at Sumner Danbury

Sumner Danbury holds assemblies at the beginning of the school year to go over the school and playground rules. At the assembly, the school rules are reviewed for new and returning students and they get a chance to learn more about the positive behavior incentives program. 

Our discipline plan is based on teaching and acknowledging positive behavior expectations. These expectations are based on our school motto: Be Kind, Be Responsible, Be the Best You Can Be!

Rules Assembly
PBIS
Improved Student Outcomes
Behavior Assembly

Elementary Instrumental Music Program for 4th-6th Grade

Registration packets for the CUSD Elementary Instrumental Music Program (EIMP) were sent home to 4th-6th graders on Friday, August 30, and are due by September 13. Please complete both sides of the form and return it to the school office promptly. Extra forms are in the school office. No additional classes will be added this year, and popular classes like percussion may reach full capacity.

Join The EIMP Team at the registration fair on Wednesday, September 11, from 6:00-7:30 pm at the El Roble gym. You can submit paperwork, meet the teachers, ask questions, and get your student sized for a district strings instrument if needed.

Orchestra
Orchestra
Band

Bell Schedule

Before School 7:40 AM - 7:55 AM

  • Students are to arrive between 7:40 AM - 7:55 AM

  • Optional breakfast is available for free in our MPR cafeteria 7:40 AM - 7:55 AM

  • The playground is also open for play during this time (NEW)

  • The Line up bell rings at 7:55 AM

  • School begins every day at 8:00 AM

  • Teachers pick up their students from their line at 8:00 AM

  • Students are late and will be marked tardy if they arrive after 8:00 AM

Reminders

  • All parents, caregivers, or visitors must check in at our offices and obtain a visitor's badge before entering campus. This applies to our arrival and dismissal times as well. Please say good-bye to your child or retrieve your child at the school entrances.

  • Please schedule appointments and vacations outside of school hours.

  • Please pick up your child on time after school.

School Begins at 8:00 AM
Bell Schedule

Attendance Counts

Sumner Programs Attendance Wk 2

Prompt and regular attendance is a key component to your child’s success in school. Students need to attend school to achieve in school. When students are not in school, they fall behind. Chronic absenteeism impacts all students—no matter their age. Students that miss just two days a month for any reason are more likely to not read at grade level, and more likely to not graduate.

When excessive absences (excused and unexcused) or tardies occur, the school district’s automated system notifies parents with a letter expressing concern. The school site makes every effort to work with families to solve attendance problems. However, if poor attendance continues, the matter may be referred to the School Attendance and Review Board of Los Angeles County (SARB).

Parents can help promote good attendance by scheduling home activities, appointments, trips, and family vacations outside of regular school days and times.


When your child is absent

As soon as you know your child will be absent from school, please call the office to speak to the office directly or call the Attendance Hotline. You can call this number any time; it is available 24 hours.

Attendance Hotline: (909) 399-1749

If you do not call, please expect a call from the office that day. As you can imagine, this is a time consuming job, so your help in calling the office is greatly appreciated.

Contracts - Independent Study

If it becomes necessary for your child to be absent from school for three or more days in a row, please let your child’s teacher know at least three days in advance, if possible. Classroom work will be sent with your child and he/she is expected to complete this work during the contract dates. When the work is completed, it must be returned to the school immediately. The funding credit collected from the state is based on the percentage of the work completed by the student.

Sumner Danbury Parent-Student Handbook

Please access for guidelines on attendance, discipline plan, volunteering, and 25 other topics.

Handbook
Click to View the Parent-Student Handbook

The Autism Corner

Autism

Welcome to the Autism Corner! Here you will find resources for supporting students with Autism at home. This resource will help prepare kids with autism for the new school year and help ease the stressful transition from summer to school.

Children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD) often thrive on consistent routines, so it’s understandable that significant transitions—like starting a new school year—can be stressful.

To help ease any anxiety or challenging behaviors during this time, it’s beneficial to plan ahead and involve your child in the preparations. Here are some steps to make the transition smoother:

1. Discuss School with Your Child: Talk about the upcoming school year and set expectations together. If you know any of your child’s classmates, consider arranging a play date before summer ends to help them reconnect.

2. Prepare Early and Make it Fun: Turn shopping for school supplies and clothes into a fun event. Look for sensory-friendly items, such as fidget spinners, to support your child’s coping strategies. Ensure new clothes are comfortable and washed, and allow time for new shoes to be broken in.

3. Visit the School Together: Take your child to explore the school, including the classroom and areas they will frequent, such as the front office, cafeteria, music room, APE gym, OT Clinic and playground. Arrange for your child to meet their new teacher and principal so that your child can become familiar these individuals.

4. Connect with School Staff: Reach out to school leadership and support staff to learn about resources and accommodations available for children with autism. Establish a communication plan with your child’s teacher and share important information about your child and their diagnosis. Feel free to offer your child's teacher helpful resources that have worked for your child.

5. Practice the New Routine: If possible take photos of the school environment and teachers to create a social story that your child can refer to. Click HERE to see an example of a social story.

6. Create Visual Schedules: Post a visual schedule or calendar in advance so your child knows what to expect with the new routine. As you learn about the new daily schedule, gradually adjust your child’s wake-up and meal times to prepare them for the school year ahead.

By taking these steps, you can help your child navigate the transition more smoothly and confidently.

Click for more Autism Resources.

Stay tuned for our next resource on Sept. 22.

Parent Faculty Association (PFA)

Introducing the 2024 PFA Board

PFA 2024-2025 Board

Click for PFA Website

PFA Website
Calendar
Mc Teacher's Night
Caught Being Good Store
Friday Treats
Kids Can Recycle
Volunteers Needed
Spirit Shirts
Raise Right
PFA Social Media

Monthly Lunch & Snack Menus

Menus
Click for Menus

Parent Connect ("Q")

Parent Connect Q
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Mission

Sumner Danbury Elementary School will provide challenging academic experiences that will encourage each child to reach his/her full academic and social potential. Learning will occur in a safe and caring environment that fosters excitement, enthusiasm, and discovery. Students will be encouraged to appreciate their own worth and importance, as well as that of others. Sumner Danbury Elementary School will provide an atmosphere that will enable each child to develop a respect for the differences of others and nurture a sense of responsibility to the community and the environment.

Core Values

Contact Us

Sumner Danbury Elementary School

Mrs. Jones

Elisabeth Jones

Principal, Sumner Programs

Email: ejones@cusd.claremont.edu

Mr. Acevedo

Eduardo Acevedo

Principal, Danbury and Sumner SDC Programs

Email: eacevedo@cusd.claremont.edu

Website: https://sumnerdanbury.cusd.claremont.edu
Phone
: (909) 398-0320

Attendance Hotline: (909) 399-1749

Location: 1770 Sumner Ave. Claremont, CA 91711

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