Weekly Family Newsletter-- November 2-6, 2026
Halkin Family Newsletter #13
Weekly News and Updates - November 2-6, 2026
Dear Halkin Families,
Thank you to everyone who joined us for our school events this week! Your presence made our Student of the Month Awards, Halloween Parades, and Trunk-or-Treat truly special.
A huge thank you to our amazing (Parent Teacher Committee) PTC for hosting an incredible Trunk-or-Treat event that brought together over 1,000 families and guests!
With Parent-Teacher Conferences and Thanksgiving Break right around the corner, November is set to be another active month. Please take a moment to review the key conference dates and early dismissal schedule below.
Report Card Conferences
Teachers have shared sign-up details so you can schedule a time to meet and discuss your child's academic and social-emotional progress. During report card conferences, school dismisses at 12:50 pm.
- November 12 & 13: Grades 4 and 5 only
- November 16–20: Grades TK–5
Please review the attached Report Card Family Guide for helpful insights into our updated report card format.
In community,
Ms. Washington
Principal
Changes in Schedule in November: Early Dismissal Days and No School Days
November 2026 Calendar
Please pay attention to the early release days. make arrangements to pick up your children on time. If your child is enrolled in the Boys and Girls Club program, they will normally attend the program as usual.
Report Card Family Guide
California Healthy Kids Survey (CHKS) --Parent Survey
Dear Parents,
We want to hear from you! Your voice as a parent is vital, and your feedback directly influences our school planning. Please take a few minutes to complete the California School Parent Survey at the link below:
California School Parent Survey: [https://wested.ugam-apps.com/wested/ts/4dhe]
Thank you for helping us collect this important information to support the success and well-being of all students.
Halkin Library is now open on Fridays at 7:30 am
"Friday Family Fun Begins with a Book" (FFFBB)
Halkin Library Early Opening on Friday mornings at 7:30 am - 8:00 am.
Enter the library through the black gate , then enter the library via the back door.
- Family Reading Time: Parents and children can spend time reading together before the bell rings at 8:10am.
- Library Checkout: Browse and check out books for the upcoming week.
- Return your library books and win a prize.
- Reading Challenge Prizes: Win prizes based on the number of books read the prior week!
Snapshot of Trunk or Treat Event!
Snapshot of the Halloween Parades
TK and Kindergarten Parade
Grades 1 - 5 Parade
October 2026 Student of the Month Awards
Upcoming Events at Halkin -- Save the Date!
November 2026
- 11/2--PTC Meeting at 6:00 pm in room 12 or Google Meet
- 11/6--Principal Coffee Chat
- 11/13--Ruby Bridges Parade @ 10:25 am
- 11/12-20--Parent Teacher Conferences
- 11/18- -Student of the Month Assemblies (Grades TK-1)
- 11/20---Student of the Month Assemblies (Grades 2-5)
- 11/23-27, 2026 --Thanksgiving Break
December 2026
- 12/4-Principal Coffee Chat
- 12/7--PTC Meeting at 6:00 pm in room 12 or virtual
- 12/8--5th grade Science Camp Informational Meeting at 5:30 pm
- 12/15--5th grade Science Camp Mandatory Chaperone Meeting at 5:30 pm
- 12/17--Family Dance Party @3:00 pm (Cafeteria)
January 2027
- 1/1--Winter Break
- 1/4--School resumes
- 1/18--Martin Luther King Holiday
- 1/29--PD Day for Teachers (no school)
Homework/Academic Corner
Homework Help for Students in grades K-12
Access Free Online Tutoring Through HomeworkCA. In partnership with the California State Library, students in kindergarten through grade twelve can access free, unlimited homework help, drop-off review services, test prep, and other resources through HomeworkCA.
Tutoring is provided in English, Spanish, and Vietnamese with a live, qualified tutor. All services can be accessed from a California public library, from your home computer, or from your mobile device—a library card is not required to connect.
For questions, email [email protected].
Attendance Guidance
What to do if your student is absent:
Call the office to clear their absence: (510) 618-4370.
-If you do not clear within 48hrs their absence will be unexcused.
-Any time a student goes to the doctor, please make sure to bring a doctor's note to the office.
-A doctor’s note is also required for medical/dental appointments for early pick up to be excused.
-A doctor's note is required after the 3rd day of absence, otherwise it will be marked unexcused.
-If you are picking up your child early, please be ready to show your ID.
-Make sure that the person picking up your child is on the emergency contact list.
When calling the office, please do not leave multiple messages as we will get to them as soon as possible. We clear our messages each day and will fix the attendance in the order that calls/emails are received.
Avoid Receiving a Truancy Letter!
Attendance matters! Missing a day may not seem like much, but absences add up. Lets help our students succeed in school and avoid being truant.
Students are considered truant if they have:
- 3 or more unexcused absences
- 3 or more unexcused period absences in middle and high school
- 3 or more unexcused tardies to school or class that exceed 30 mins
- Or any combination of 3 unexcused absences and tardies
Communication is Key:
Make sure to notify the school if your student is out sick to excuse their absence. Contact us via phone call or parent square message within 48 hours to get their absence excused.
Main Office: 510-618-4370
What is my student's schedule?
Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays:
- TK/K: dismissed at 1:50
- 1st-3rd grade: dismissed at 2:10
- 4th-5th grade and 1st -3rd Reading Academy: dismissed at 3:00pm
***Wednesdays are always EARLY dismissal:
- TK/K: dismissed at 11:40
- 1st-5th grade: dismissed at 1:50
Sanctuary District
Access RED CARDS here
As a proud Sanctuary District, San Leandro Unified School District remains committed to protecting the rights and well-being of our immigrant students and families. In February 2017, the San Leandro Board of Trustees passed Amended Board Resolution No. 17-07, affirming that all district facilities and programs are sanctuaries for students and families threatened by immigration enforcement. CLICK HERE for more information & for District Resources.
Nut-free School!
In order to keep all our Dolphins safe and comfortable, we appreciate you providing nut-free snacks and meals for your children. Please also remind your students to not share food! Sharing is caring, except when it can cause an allergic reaction, upset stomachs, or upset parents if they eat something that their parent does not want them to eat.
Please have this very serious conversation with your students today: peanut free food and no sharing food!
School Contact Information
We have dedicated staff to support you if you have any questions or need further assistance:
- Nikki Washington, Principal, 510-618-4370 [email protected]
- Lorena Montoya, Vice Principal, 510-618-4370 x3476, [email protected]
- Susana Cardoso, Administrative Assistant, 510-618-4370 x3460, [email protected]
- Jessica Collazo, Office Assistant, 510-618-4370 x3462, [email protected]
- Angelica Franco, Parent Facilitator, 510-618-4370 [email protected]