MELROSE ELEMENTARY - 714-986-7220 - 974 South Melrose Placentia CA 92870

MELROSE VISION STATEMENT

We, the teachers and staff of Melrose Elementary School share a commitment to high academic goals, collaborative problem solving, and continuous assessment for teaching and ongoing learning for all.

During these financially difficult times, parents often ask, “How can I help?”     

When students miss school, they miss important instruction.  In addition when students are absent, the Placentia-Yorba Linda Unified School District does not receive State funding for that day—regardless of whether the absence is excused or unexcused.
Simply by increasing attendance by 1%, our school district can gain an additional $1 million from the State of California.  This would help make a huge difference in saving student programs and services during the State’s fiscal crisis.
How?  The State of California funds school districts based on student attendance, not on the number of students enrolled in the school district.  Average Daily Attendance (ADA) determines the revenue that a school district receives.
If a student is in school, the PYLUSD collects a full day’s ADA revenue from the State.  If a student is not in school at all, the PYLUSD collects nothing for that day—regardless of whether the absence is excused or not.
“Every Day Counts” when it comes to instruction and it also makes a financial difference for our school district as well.  If a family trip or doctor’s appointment is necessary and children are not sick, please bring them to school.  If children are sick, PLEASE KEEP THEM HOME UNTIL THEY GET WELL.
Thank you for helping us make a difference and for making “Every Day Count.”

REMEMBER: Every Wed. is a minimum day /
RECUERDEN: Todos los Miércoles son días mínimos

Grades 1-5/Dismissal: 1:47- PM Kinder 1:47 –Early Bird Schedule remain the same
Día Mínimo Grades 1-5/Salida a las 1:47
Todos los early bird Kinder salen a la hora de siempre. Los late birds salen 1:47

Routines can help your child build responsibility.

As routines become habits, children are calmer and things run more smoothly.  You child will also learn to be responsible for doing his/her part to keep the routines on track.

It is a good idea to create a routine for:

Mornings – Follow a regular schedule for everything your child needs to do, from getting up, making the bed, eating breakfast, and walking out the door.

Homework – Set a consistent time and place for homework.

Reading – Choose a regular time for reading.  You can read aloud as a family or have your child read quietly on his/her own.

Bedtime – Did you know that the recommended average amount of sleep for school age children, ages 5 to 12, is 10 to 11 hours a night? The National Sleep Foundation claims the #1 tip for good sleeping habits in children is to follow a nightly routine.