OCTOBER 2026
COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER

BESS MAXWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEARN - GROW - BELONG

OUR VISION
Del Norte Community Schools create strong relationships between families and partners to empower students with safe, inclusive, and culturally rich experiences.

SUPER SATURDAY SCHOOL
Beginning October 17th, we are offering Super Saturday School over the next 10 months. Class is from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Pre-registration is required. Students will earn a full-day attendance credit that they can use against a future absence. Lunch can be provided if the student is registered two (2) weeks before the class. If you would like your child to participate and earn extra attendance credit, please sign them up today.

3 Classes:
Grade TK-K
Grade 1-2
Grade 3-5

Need assistance? Call your Family Liaison, Ms. Janelle Sweet at: (707) 464-0310

Come for Super Saturday School and stay for ERUPTING PUMPKINS
BRING THE FAMILY AND A PUMPKIN!

Please Help Us Choose How To Spend Our Funding
The Local Control and Accountability Plan (LCAP) is a three-year plan that outlines how our County Office of Education will use state funding to support student success. It is designed to improve outcomes for all students, with a focus on equity and closing achievement gaps. The LCAP is developed with input from parents, students, staff, and community members, making it an essential opportunity for public engagement in County Office of Education decision-making. Please scan the QR code and let us know where we need to focus our school funds.
PLEASE SCAN THE QR CODE https://input.dncoe.org/jfe/form/SV_9vFxXtTTSrLKp4G

Hi! I’m your new Principal, Daron Lindsey. Please stop by and join me for coffee and conversation this Thursday, Oct. 1st.
Coffee with the Principal
Every 1st Thursday of the Month
8:30-9:30 am

OCTOBER EVENTS
Coffee with the Principal Thursday, 10/1, 8:30-9:30 a.m.
PTSO Meeting Friday, 10/6, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Awards Assembly Friday, 10/9, By Invitation Only
Parent/Teacher Conferences M-F, 10/12 - 10/16, By Appointment
S.T.E.A.M. Family Fun Tu, W, F, 10/13, 10/14, 10/16, 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Super Saturday School Saturday, 10/17, 9:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m.
Erupting Pumpkins Saturday, 10/17, 1:00-2:00 p.m.
Costume Parade Friday, 10/30, 1:25-2:00 p.m.

OCTOBER 12TH-16TH PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCES MINIMUM DAY SCHEDULE
WHILE YOUR HERE, STOP BY THE S.T.E.A.M. FAMILY FUN ROOM LOCATED IN THE MPR 10/13, 10/14 & 10/16, 1-4 PM

OCTOBER 2026
SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT
Thurs, October 1, Coffee with the Principal 8:30-9:30a
Tues., October 6, PTSO Meeting 5:30-6:30p
Fri., October 9, Awards Assembly, By Invitation
Tues., October 13, STEAM Play in MPR 1-4p
Weds., October 14, STEAM Play in MPR 1-4p
Fri., October 16, STEAM Play in MPR 1-4p
Parent/Teacher Conference Week - By Appointment - Minimum Days All Week
Sat., October 17, Saturday School 9a-1p and Erupting Pumpkins 1-2p
Fri., October 30, Costume Parade 1:25-2p

"Mistakes are proof that you are trying."

GOALS
95% ATTENDANCE
Show kindness:
Do one nice thing for a family member or classmate every day.

TO DO LIST
DENTAL OR MEDICAL APPOINTMENT THIS MONTH?
GET SIGNED UP FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY!

I NEED TO SET TIME ASIDE TO THINK ABOUT WHAT I WOULD I LIKE TO ACCOMPLISH IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS
CAN I SET A GOAL THAT CAN GET ME THERE?

DAILY SCHEDULE
LAYOUT CLOTHES
HAVE BACKPACK READY BY THE DOOR
GET TO SCHOOL ON TIME
TALK NICE TO MYSELF AND OTHERS

NOTES
INDEPENDENT STUDY IS AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 15 DAYS IN A SCHOOL YEAR.
CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL TO SETUP INDEPENDENT STUDY OR CULTURAL INDEPENDENT STUDY.
REQUESTS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE.

IMPORTANT
GROW CURIOUSITY.
ASK A CURIOUS QUESTION ABOUT HOW SOMETHING WORKS EVERY WEEK.

BESS MAXWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEARN - GROW - BELONG

BESS MAXWELL ELEMENTARY
Principal Daron Lindsey
1124 EL DORADO CRESCENT CITY CA 95531
MAIN OFFICE: (707) 464-0310