Monday, February 23rd

 Message from Principal Duncan~

It’s hard to believe how quickly the year is moving — we are already at the end of Trimester 2! With only 11 Mondays left in the school year, we are excited to head into Trimester 3 with focus and enthusiasm.

Our staff remains deeply committed to maintaining high academic expectations and finishing the year strong. We are proud of the growth our students have made and look forward to building on that momentum in the months ahead.

Spring at Kaseberg is always a busy and exciting time! We are looking forward to special events including Read Across America Week, our Sports-a-thon Fundraiser, upcoming Book Fairs, and our Lunch with Loved Ones event.

We are excited for a strong, productive, and fun third trimester at Kaseberg Elementary!

Important Information~

Family Literacy Night (Wed, March 4th)~

This is always one of our students’ favorite events of the year — especially because our teachers lead all of the fun! Join us for an evening filled with engaging literacy games, our Book Fair, and a visit from Snowie King. It’s sure to be a fun and memorable night for everyone!

Read Across America Week~

Read Across America Week is always an exciting, joy-filled celebration of reading across our entire campus! Throughout the week, students will participate in engaging classroom activities designed to spark and share a love of books.

We will also celebrate with daily Spirit Dress-Up Days to make the week even more fun. We can’t wait to see our Hawks showing their love of reading all week long!

Kaseberg Book Fair Volunteers Needed~

Our amazing librarian will be hosting our Spring Book Fair from March 2nd–March 6th! This special event not only gives our students access to exciting new books, but also helps us raise funds to purchase additional titles for our school library.

To make this event a success, we need your help! If you are available to volunteer and assist during the Book Fair, please consider signing up using the link below. We are so grateful for your support in making this opportunity possible for our students.

• Book Fair Volunteer Sign-Up Genius LINK

Kaseberg Community Survey LAST CALL~

This is the final call to complete our Kaseberg Community Survey! We have received about 120 responses so far and are hoping to reach at least 150.

If you have not yet completed the survey, please take a few minutes to do so by Monday, February 23rd at 5:00 p.m.

Your feedback is incredibly important to us. Hearing from as many families as possible ensures we have meaningful and accurate input as we plan for the upcoming school year. Thank you for partnering with us and sharing your voice!

• Kaseberg Community Survey LINK 

February and March Upcoming Events~

• 2/27:  Free Popcorn and End of Trimester 2
• 3/2-3/6:  Read Across America Spirit Week
• 3/2-3/6:  Kaseberg Book Fair  
• 3/4:  Family Literacy Night 5:30-7:00
• 3/12:  SSC and ELAC Meeting
• 3/16-4/10:  Sports-a-Thon Fundraiser Begins
• 3/27:  Sports-a-thon Fundraiser Event
• 3/27:  Snowie King for Sale after school 
• 3/30-4/6:  Spring Break NO SCHOOL 

Monday, February 9th

 Important Information~

2025-2026 Kaseberg Community Survey~

We kindly ask that all families complete the Community Feedback Survey, either electronically or by using the printed version that will be sent home in this week’s Friday folders.

Your input is greatly valued and plays an important role in maintaining a collaborative school community focused on what is best for our students. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback—we truly appreciate it!

We are accepting survey submissions January 20th-February 20th!

• LINK to Kaseberg Community Survey

Skate Night Tuesday, February 10th~

PBIS Character Trait of CARING~

This month, our classes are focusing on the character trait of Caring. Each class will explore what it looks like and sounds like to be caring at school—through kindness, empathy, and respectful actions. Students may earn Caught Cha tickets anytime they demonstrate this trait around campus.

Here are some simple, meaningful ways parents can model and encourage the trait of caring at home:

• Model kindness and empathy by using respectful language, listening, and showing compassion during everyday moments.

• Acknowledge feelings by helping children name and talk about their emotions—and validating how they feel.

• Practice helping behaviors like sharing responsibilities, helping siblings, or doing kind acts for neighbors and family members.

• Use positive words and actions such as saying “thank you,” offering encouragement, and showing appreciation often.

• Talk about caring choices by discussing how actions affect others and celebrating moments when your child shows kindness.

• Encourage service by finding small ways to give back together, like helping a friend, caring for a pet, or donating to those in need.

When children see caring modeled at home, they’re more likely to carry it with them to school and beyond

Way to Rock Attendance HAWKS~

 Congratulations to our January Attendance Raffle winners! 🎉

These students showed outstanding commitment by not missing a single day of school and were rewarded with a $25 Target gift card. Way to go!

As a school community, our goal is to reduce the number of students who are chronically absent—defined as missing 18 or more school days in a year. Thanks to the collective efforts of our students, families, and staff, we are making incredible progress and are well on our way to finishing the year strong with fantastic attendance.

Research consistently shows that strong attendance matters. Students who attend school regularly are more likely to read on grade level by third grade, perform better academically in later years, and feel more connected to their school community. 

Thank you to our families for prioritizing daily attendance and helping our students show up ready to learn. Together, we are building habits that set our children up for long-term success!

2025-2026 Yearbook Purchase and Cover Contest~

It’s that exciting time of year—yearbook orders are now open! This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a keepsake your child will treasure for years to come.

We are also inviting our talented students to design this year’s yearbook cover. We can’t wait to see their creativity shine and discover what our yearbook cover will look like this year

February Upcoming Events~

Monday, February 9th:

• 🚫 No School for Students and Staff

Tuesday, February 10th:

• 🎶 Skate Night: 6:00–8:00

Wednesday, February 11th:

• 📚 PTC General Meeting: 6:00–7:00 (Library)

Monday, February 16th:

• 🚫 No School for Students and Staff

Thursday, February 19th:

• ❤️ PTC Dine Out Night – Mountain Mike’s Pizza

Friday, February 27th:

• ⭐ FREE Popcorn Friday

• 📘 Last Day of Trimester 2

We look forward to seeing our families at these events! 😊

Monday, Jan 19th

 Important Information~

Kaseberg Family Dance January 23rd~

This Friday, January 23rd, we are excited to host our annual Kaseberg Family Dance! We hope all of our Kaseberg families can join us for a fun-filled evening.

Enjoy music with a DJ, delicious food trucks, games, snacks, and a photo booth to capture special memories with your family. We can’t wait to see you there!

• Purchase Tickets $5 per family LINK 
• Volunteer at the Dance LINK 

100th Day of School Celebration-SHOW YOUR SPIRIT~

It’s one of our favorite dress-up days of the year! To celebrate the 100th Day of School, students and staff are invited to dress to impress by coming as a “100-year-old” or by wearing 100 items. We can’t wait to see our campus filled with oldies but goodies as we mark this fun milestone together!

2025-2026 Community Feedback Survey~

Each school year, we ask for feedback from our community to better understand what we are doing well to support your children and to identify areas where we can continue to grow.

We kindly ask that all families complete the Community Feedback Survey, either electronically or by using the printed version that will be sent home in this week’s Friday folders.

Your input is greatly valued and plays an important role in maintaining a collaborative school community focused on what is best for our students. Thank you for taking the time to share your feedback—we truly appreciate it!

We are accepting survey submissions January 20th-February 20th!

• LINK to Kaseberg Community Survey

2025-2026 Yearbook Purchase and Cover Contest~

It’s that exciting time of year—yearbook orders are now open! This is a wonderful opportunity to purchase a keepsake your child will treasure for years to come.

We are also inviting our talented students to design this year’s yearbook cover. We can’t wait to see their creativity shine and discover what our yearbook cover will look like this year!

January and February Upcoming Events~

Friday, January 23rd:

• 💯 100th Day of School Spirit Day

• 💃🕺 Family Dance: 6:00–8:00

Monday, February 9th:

• 🚫 No School for Students and Staff

Tuesday, February 10th:

• 🎶 Skate Night: 6:00–8:00

Wednesday, February 11th:

• 📚 PTC General Meeting: 6:00–7:00 (Library)

Monday, February 16th:

• 🚫 No School for Students and Staff

Thursday, February 19th:

• ❤️ PTC Dine Out Night – Mountain Mike’s Pizza

Friday, February 27th:

• ⭐ FREE Popcorn Friday

• 📘 Last Day of Trimester 2

We look forward to seeing our families at these events! 😊

Monday, January 5th

 Message from Principal Duncan~

Happy New Year and welcome back! I hope you and your family enjoyed a restful winter break filled with meaningful time, joyful moments, and time well spent with loved ones. As we begin 2026, we are excited to welcome everyone back and start the second half of the school year together.

Our staff is energized and eager to continue our pursuit of high expectations for all students, while building strong relationships and supporting ongoing academic growth. These pillars remain at the heart of everything we do at Kaseberg, and we are committed to ensuring every student feels supported, challenged, and valued each day.

Over the next eight weeks of the second trimester, we will be focusing on goal setting with our students as they prepare for their second round of i-Ready diagnostics. This is an important opportunity for students to reflect on their progress, set meaningful goals, and celebrate their growth. In addition to our academic focus, we also have some exciting and fun events ahead, including our Winter Family Dance and Read Across America Week.

I truly look forward to all that we will accomplish together during the second half of the school year. I am so excited to see your amazing children on Tuesday, January 6th, as we return from break and begin this next chapter together.

Thank you for your continued partnership and support. Here’s to a wonderful start to 2026 at Kaseberg!

Important Information~

PBIS Character Trait of the Month EMPATHY~

💙 Character Trait of the Month: Empathy 💙

This month at Kaseberg, we are focusing on the character trait of Empathy. Classrooms will be teaching lessons that explore what empathy looks like and sounds like—both at school and at home.

🗣️ Community Circles
Each week, classes will hold community circles where students have the opportunity to share examples of how empathy has been shown to them and how they have shown empathy to others. These conversations help students build understanding, strengthen relationships, and create a caring school community.

Together, we are empowering our students to recognize feelings, show kindness, and support one another every day. 💫

🏡 At Home

• Model empathy: Talk through your own feelings and show understanding when others are upset or need support.

• Encourage perspective-taking: Ask questions like, “How do you think they felt?” or “What could we do to help?”

• Practice active listening: Give your child your full attention and validate their emotions, even when you don’t agree with their actions.

• Use everyday moments: Books, movies, and real-life situations are great opportunities to discuss emotions and kind responses.

• Praise empathetic actions: Acknowledge when your child shows kindness, compassion, or understanding toward others.

100th Day of School Spirit Day~

It’s one of our favorite dress-up days of the year! To celebrate the 100th Day of School, students and staff are invited to dress to impress by coming as a “100-year-old” or by wearing 100 items. We can’t wait to see our campus filled with oldies but goodies as we mark this fun milestone together!

PTC Events Coming Up~

Kaseberg Family Dance January 23rd~

We are so excited to host our Kaseberg Family Dance on Friday, January 23rd!  We need volunteers to make this HUGE event happen.  Please use the link below to purchase your family tickets ahead of time and to volunteers.  

• Purchase Tickets $5 per family LINK 
• Volunteer at the Dance LINK 

PTC Lazy Dog Dine Out Night~

Purchase Kaseberg Spirit Wear~

Attention Kaseberg Families!
It’s time to order your new Spirit Wear for the spring season! 🌸 Show your Kaseberg pride by using the link below to place your order today. We can’t wait to see our community repping Kaseberg Spirit this spring! 💙

• LINK to Order New Spirit Wear

January School Events~

📅 January Events at Kaseberg

❄️🏫 January 6th: Students return from Winter Break

🍽️🐶 January 15th & 16th: PTC Dine Out at Lazy Dog

💯👴 January 23rd: 100th Day of School Spirit Day

🕺🎶 January 23rd: PTC Family Dance | 6:00–8:00 PM

🏆💙 January 30th: PBIS Character Awards Assembly — Empathy

Monday, December 15th

 Important Information~

Kaseberg Holiday Spirit Week~

Kaseberg Attendance Focus~

Attendance Matters!

As a school and district, we are committed to improving student attendance and reducing the number of students who are considered Chronically Absent each year. Regular attendance is essential for student learning, engagement, and success.

Each month, our classrooms work toward attendance goals, and we celebrate their efforts with incentives when goals are met. These incentives help encourage strong attendance habits and build a positive school culture.

Our overall goal is to have less than 5% of students identified as Chronically Absent each year. A student is considered chronically absent if they miss 10% or more of the school year, for any reason.

School‑Wide Attendance Goals:

• 📘 Each classroom maintains a 96% attendance rate each month

• 🎯 The school maintains a chronic absenteeism rate below 5%

Thank you for partnering with us to ensure students are at school every day and ready to learn!

Kaseberg Family Dance January 23rd, 2026~

• Family Dance Tickets for sale NOW: Click LINK to purchase

Up and Coming Important Dates and Events:

📅 Upcoming School & Community Events

🍔 December 16 – PTC Dine-Out Night at Red Robin

⏰ December 18 – Early Dismissal at 12:45 PM

❄️ December 19 – January 5 – No School | Winter Break

🍽️ January 15 – PTC Dine-Out Night at Lazy Dog

🚫 January 19 – No School

💃🕺 January 23 – Winter Family Dance 6:00–8:00 PM

   

Monday, December 1st

Message from Principal Duncan~

I hope all of our Kaseberg families enjoyed a relaxing and memorable Thanksgiving Break. I spent much of my time soaking in the simple moments with my own family and reflecting on the immense gratitude I feel for the work we do together as a school community to support our students.

As we head into the next three weeks, we’re excited to create fun and joyful holiday moments for our students, while also staying focused on maximizing our instructional minutes and keeping high expectations for academic growth.

I’m so happy to be back on campus — I truly missed seeing your wonderful children and their smiling faces! Here’s to a great few weeks ahead at Kaseberg.

Important Information~

PTC Movie Night Friday, December 5th~

Join us for a fun and cozy Family Movie Night at Kaseberg Elementary!
Our PTC will be serving popcorn, candy, and drinks for everyone to enjoy. Families are encouraged to bring blankets and chairs to relax and settle in for the show.

We can’t wait to see you this Friday, December 5th!

*Doors open at 6:30pm and the movie with start at 7:00pm.  

Attendance Focus for December~

Let’s Make Every Day Count at Kaseberg!

Did you know that showing up to school every day has a huge impact on how well students do? Even small amounts of missed time can add up quickly. For example, missing just 2 days a month adds up to more than 10% of the school year— and students who miss that much are more likely to fall behind in reading and math.

Kids who attend school regularly are more confident, stay caught up with their classmates, and are more likely to feel connected at school. Studies even show that students with strong attendance are more likely to meet grade-level goals and develop important lifelong habits.

As families, you play the biggest role in helping your child build these routines. Thank you for partnering with us to make attendance a priority — every day truly makes a difference!

This month, we’re aiming to have as many students as possible reach 100% attendance. We have 14 school days until our next break — let’s make each day count!

🎟️ Attendance Raffle – December 18th
All students who have not missed a day of school in December will be entered into a special raffle.

🏆 Prizes:
We’ll be choosing 3 lucky winners to receive a $25 Target gift card!

Let’s finish the month strong, Kaseberg! Who will our lucky winners be?! 🎉

Kaseberg Days of Holiday Cheer~

We hope to see all of our Kaseberg Hawks dressed to impress in their Holiday Spirit wear all week before break!

December Kaseberg Events~

📅 December at a Glance – Kaseberg Events

• 🎬 12/5: PTC Movie Night | 6:30–9:00 PM

• 🎶 12/8: Kaseberg Music & Play Parent Show | 5:30–6:30 PM

• 📌 12/9: PTC General Meeting | 6:00–7:00 PM

• 🍔 12/16: PTC Dine-Out Night @ Red Robin

• 🏅 12/18: PBIS Character Traits Assembly

• ❄️ 12/19–1/5: Winter Break – No School

Monday, November 17th

 Important Information~

California Dashboard Results~

The California School Dashboard is an online system that provides public reports on how districts and schools are performing across several key areas. It’s used by educators, families, and communities to understand school strengths, areas needing improvement, and progress over time.

What it measures:

State Indicators (based on state data)

• Academic Performance (ELA & Math test scores)

• English Learner Progress

• Chronic Absenteeism

• Suspension Rate

Congratulations to Kaseberg Elementary for earning GREEN across all areas of the CA Dashboard! This achievement reflects our strong commitment to excellence and the outstanding academic success of our students.

Parent/Teacher Conference Week 11/17-11/21~

This week is parent/teacher conferences.  Students have early dismissal all week.  Please ensure you have made accommodations for your child to be picked up on time each day.  Thank You!

PTC Family Movie Night 12/5~

December Kaseberg Days of Holiday Cheer Spirit Week~

We’re excited to kick off the holiday season this December! Join us for our School Holiday Spirit Week from December 15th–18th, where students and staff can join together to spread joy and festive cheer. We can’t wait to celebrate with you!

Lost and Found~

Our lost and found is overflowing.  Please check the lost and found during Parent-Teacher Conferences to ensure you are not missing any items.  

We will be donating all clothing over Thanksgiving Break that is not picked up!  Thank you. 

November/December Events and Important Dates~

• 11/19:  PTC Dine Out-Big Al's
• 11/24-11/28:  No School Thanksgiving Break
• 12/5:  PTC Movie Night 
• 12/8:  Winter Concert and Play 5:30-6:30 MPR
• 12/9:  PTC General Meeting 6:00-7:00
• 12/16: PTC Dine Out Night Red Robin 
• 12/18:  Early Dismissal 12:45 pm
• 12/22-1/5:  No School Winter Break 

 

Monday, November 3rd

 Important Information~

PBIS Focus for November and December~

This month at Kaseberg, our students are learning about the importance of Respect — what it looks like, sounds like, and feels like in our school community. Teachers will be guiding students through lessons and activities that help them understand how to show respect for themselves, others, and their environment.

Students can also earn Caught Cha! tickets throughout the month for demonstrating respectful behavior around campus — whether it’s using kind words, listening to others, or taking care of school property.

How can families help at home?
Here are a few ways you can support the lesson of Respect in everyday life:

• Model respect: Speak kindly to others, listen attentively, and show appreciation.

• Practice manners: Encourage saying “please,” “thank you,” and “excuse me.”

• Take responsibility: Have your child help with chores or caring for family pets.

• Listen and value opinions: Give your child chances to share their thoughts and show that you value what they say.

• Show respect for differences: Talk about how people may have different ideas, cultures, or traditions — and that’s what makes our community special.

Together, we can help our students grow into kind, thoughtful, and respectful individuals — both at school and at home!

Conference Week and Report Cards for Trimester 1~

We have officially wrapped up the first trimester of the school year! Our teachers are looking forward to connecting with families during Parent-Teacher Conferences, which will take place the week of November 17th–21st.

These conferences are required for all students, as they provide an important opportunity to discuss your child’s progress, celebrate strengths, and set goals for continued growth. During your scheduled meeting, you’ll also receive a copy of your child’s report card for the first trimester.

📅 Conference Week Schedule
All students will be released early each day during conference week. Please review the early release schedule below and make any necessary arrangements for pickup and after-school care.

Fall Make-Up Picture Day 11/13 ~

November Dates to Remember~

📅 November 10th & 11th – No School: Veterans Day
Let’s take time to honor and thank all who have served our country. 🇺🇸

📸 November 13th – Fall Picture Make-Up Day
Did your student miss picture day? This is the last chance to capture that perfect school photo!

👩‍🏫 November 17th–21st – Parent/Teacher Conference Week
We look forward to connecting with families to celebrate student successes and set goals for the year ahead.

🍔 November 19th – PTC Dine Out Night at Big Al’s
Enjoy a night out with friends and family while supporting our school—no cooking required!

🦃 November 24th–28th – No School: Thanksgiving Break
Wishing all our families a safe, restful, and joy-filled holiday week!