Roy Herburger Elementary

Dear Parents / Guardians,

I hope all things are working well for you and your family. I am writing to give you some updates for January 2026.

Yearbooks

We are taking online orders only for yearbooks. Please consider purchasing yours today.

Cost = $35.00

Yearbook Code or ID: 15314526

Lifetouch Yearbook Link—> ybpay.lifetouch.com

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Holiday — No School on 1-19-26

Monday, January 19, 2026: We are observing this national holiday in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. (who worked diligently to improve equity, access, and justice for all). Students do not attend school.

Students should come to class on Tuesday, January 20, 2026.

Attention Parents of Students in 3rd - 6th Grades — Registration for Musical Mayhem

Musical Mayhem is now accepting registration for students to perform in the Jungle Book production at our school. Please read the attached flyer. Space is limited. If you would like your child to participate, please register as soon as possible.

There is a rehearsal and performance schedule that Musical Mayhem (our vendor) wants all students to commit to for this program. See the attachment. The rehearsals and performances occur within the February 2 through April 15 time period.

Here is the registration link—> https://www.hisawyer.com/musical-mayhem-productions/schedules/activity-set/1726695

Here is the rehearsal and performance schedule link—> https://drive.google.com/file/d/1EfENgEwkM4MK6KMZLH_4zhN9dZ5tmg6z/view

Immigration Resources

Recently Assembly Bill 49 and Senate Bill 98 were signed into law. This legislation is designed to protect immigrant families and to safeguard school campuses from immigration enforcement actions.

As part of our commitment to fostering welcoming and inclusive campuses, we have received key resources to support our immigrant students and families. These materials are to ensure that every child has access to a safe learning environment, regardless of their immigration status.

We have three 8.5" x 14” posters in English, Spanish, and Farsi on display in our front office. Linked below are additional resources.

We Keep Each Other Safe (link in comments)
Caregiver Affidavits (link in comments)
Mental Health Resources (link in comments)
Spanish Translations (link in comments)
Farsi Translations (link in comments)

We want to help all families and staff to feel safe.
Thanks for your time and consideration. Have a nice day!

Sincerely,
Dr. Tamela Moore

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EGUSD in partnership with the Sacramento Food Bank and Family Services will host its bi-weekly Food Distribution Event this Thursday, October 16th at Calvine High School from 3:45pm to 5:15pm. – RAIN or SHINE! All are welcome at this event.

We celebrated Patriots’ Day here at Herburger. We had many guests from our community who make us safe and help us. Thank you also to the Monterey Trails band and color guard!

🎶 EGUSD parents of 4th, 5th, and 6th graders, don’t miss this FREE music opportunity 🎶
The Mandarins Music Academy is accepting applications for the 2025-26 beginning band program. Students will learn to read and perform music, gain confidence, and build valuable life skills at no cost to EGUSD families.

✅ Free for all 4th, 5th, and 6th grade EGUSD students
✅ Meets twice a week before or after school
✅ Held at your child’s elementary school
📅 Applications open August 5 at 6 p.m. and close August 24 at 9 p.m.
🔗 Apply at Mandarins.org/mmaapp

We are SO lucky to have Ms. Alex on our campus!

End of year awards and 6th grade promotion are coming up!

June 10th in MP Room
2nd Grade – 9:00 am
5th Grade – 9:45 am

June 11th in MP Room
4th Grade – 9:00 am
3rd Grade – 9:45 am

June 13th in Promotion Ceremony
6th Grade

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

This has been a busy yet productive week for our students. Thanks for coming out to our Parent University nights, MTREC meetings at Monterey Trail High School, and assemblies these past two weeks. Your presence makes the difference. Our community partners are also making rich deposits into our students. At our College and Career Day event on May 1st, they gave much information to spark our students’ curiosity for their future. What a tremendous community we have of individuals working together to benefit our students’ lives. Thank you for every connection.

Here are some updates for the month of May:

6th Grade Dance – Friday, May 2, 2025

· Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm

· Place: MP Room

· Flyer: 6th Grade Herburger Dance May 2 2025.pdf

· We hope to see all Herburger 6th grade students at the event.

· Only Herburger 6th graders are invited.

Staff Appreciation Week – Monday, May 5th – Friday, May 9th

This is the time that we celebrate all staff members for their dedication and service.
You can send cards, notes, or any gift of your choice to our teachers, office staff, custodians, nutrition staff, support staff, and any employee you would like to recognize.

Family Lunch – New Dates

We would love to see you (if you have time) at our upcoming family lunch days. This is the time where parents and/or guardians visit the campus to eat lunch with our students.

Dates:

Ms. Cox, Ms. Fattouh, and Ms. Sady Wednesday, May 8th (11 am – 12 pm)
Monday, May 12th
· Transitional Kindergarten (TK) and Kindergarten (K) – (11:10 – 11:30); TK/K Champions Daycare eat at 10:30 am.

· 2nd Grade – 11:40 – 12:20: Recess starts at 12:00.

· 4th Grade – 12:20 – 1:00: Recess starts at 12:40.

· 6th Grade – 1:00 – 1:40: Recess starts at 1:20.

Thursday, May 15th
1st Grade – 11:20 – 12:00: Recess starts at 11:20.
3rd Grade – 12:00 – 12:40: Recess starts at 12:20.
5th Grade – 12:40 – 1:20: Recess starts at 1:00.

Feel free to bring blankets, chairs, and umbrellas to lounge with your children. We will have some lunch tables available to you in the quad.
You might want to bring a homemade picnic lunch or a restaurant order for your family to share.
Our students can eat a school lunch if you prefer.

CAASPP Testing – 3rd through 6th Grades – May 5th – May 30th

The California Assessment of Student Progress and Performance (CAASPP) starts Monday, May 5th.
The CAASPP measures how students are performing on Common Core State Standards (CCSS).
Please help them to get a good night’s sleep during the month of May so they can perform well on each assessment.

Walk, Bike, and Roll to School – May 7, 2025

Students and families are choosing to walk and ride bikes to school on Wednesday.
We are having a short assembly to celebrate ways to stay healthy and save the environment.
Time: 8:30 – 8:45
Location: Outdoor MP Stage

Lost and Found Items

We are preparing to donate clothing once more. However, we would like you and your children to claim their lost items first.
We will donate remaining lost items to a charity on Friday, May 9th.

Happy Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 11th to all mothers/guardians. Thanks for your time.

Sincerely,
Dr. Moore

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

We hope all is well. I am writing to send you a few more reminders.

Educating Equity - Parent University [Wednesday, April 30, 2025 (5:00 – 6:30)]

Calling all Parents! Are you looking for practical, effective ways to better understand and respond to your child's challenging behavior? If so, this training is for you!
In this session, you'll learn how to identify the why behind the behavior and gain simple, proven strategies that replace them with positive, lasting skills. Walk away with tools that will empower you to support your child's growth with greater confidence.
Translation available in Vietnamese, Cantonese, Mandarin, Dari, and Farsi!
Pizza will be served.
Registration Link: https://forms.gle/rhY6Kuwv1QM5q5986
4-30-25 Parent University Flyer.pdf

EGUSD Perspectives Survey

We would like your input! Please take the 2024-25 Parent/Guardian Survey to help improve our schools. Your voice matters. Please share your voice here: https://egsurvey.net.

College and Career Day – Thursday, May 1st (8:45 – 12:50)

Each year, Herburger Elementary hosts a College and Career Day where 5th and 6th grade students can explore college and career paths for their future. Herburger parents and community partners donate their time to enrich our students’ lives. We are grateful for our parents and community partners. See the attached flyer for the schedule. 5-1-25 College and Career Day Agenda for Educators and Presenters.pdf

6th Grade Dance – Friday, May 2nd

Time: 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm
Where: MP Room
Who: 6th Grade Students Only
Cost: $1 per student (cash only/exact change at the door)
Theme: Night of Fun
Casual Attire - No crop tops, tank tops, or Daisy Dukes shorts
Pizza and cookies will be served.

Summer School Enrollment and Registration Reminders

We are hosting summer school (“Summer Learning ExL Program”).
We will confirm enrollment in June. Our registration is open.
Register today! Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbGvWHPSKDzY2fzb6Y3kDP5f2Sce3Jic0umE1ZuP-a1g2X8w/viewform?usp=sharing
Summer Session: Tuesday, June 17th – Tuesday, July 15th
Breakfast is free to all (8:00 am – 8:30 am).
Class begins at 8:30 am.
Dismissal occurs at 12:30 pm.
After-school ExL Summer Learning Extended Day session takes place 12:30 pm – 5:30 pm. [Hayley Greenstreet (ExL Coordinator) can be reached at 916-212-2318 for extended day information.]
We will have a PE instructor and New Songs teachers to help us with music lessons.
Thanks for your time and consideration. Enjoy your weekend.

Sincerely,
Dr. Tamela L. Moore
Principal

Parent University Registration (Dinner & Training April 30th) Welcome! Please use this form to reserve your spot for the upcoming session. Dinner and a short training will be held in-person from 5:00-6:30 2025 Dinner & Training Information: When: April 30th Event Location: Herburger Elementary *Registration is not required to attend

Dear Parents and/or Guardians,

You have truly been a supportive community with what we plan for our students, and we say, "Thank you very much." We reached our goal to raise funds for Transitional Kindergarten (TK) / Kindergarten (K) recess equipment with two weeks of fundraising in April. Throughout the school year, you've helped us to increase after-school extracurricular activities to all students. You are our champions!

Now, I would like to give you more updates for our school.

Compliments from Superintendent, Chris Hoffman, and Board Trustee, Jennifer Ballerini - Herburger Recycling Program

On 4-17-25, Mr. Hoffman, Mrs. Ballerini, Maintenance and Operations Department, Food and Nutrition Department, and officials from the City of Elk Grove toured our campus and attended our recycling assembly to congratulate Roy Herburger Elementary students and staff for consistently running our recycling program.
We are the "Number 1 School" who collects the most organic waste for the entire Elk Grove Unified School District (EGUSD). Hooray!
We are also in the "Top 10 of Schools who Recycle" thousands of pounds in EGUSD.
We help EGUSD to obtain grants by the work we do here at Herburger.
Based on what we do, other schools can now follow our model (if they would like to do so).

Summer School Enrollment and Registration Reminders

We are hosting summer school ("Summer Learning ExL Program").
We will confirm enrollment in June. Our registration is open.
Register today! Link: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdbGvWHPSKDzY2fzb6Y3kDP5f2Sce3Jic0umE1ZuP-a1g2X8w/viewform?usp=sharing
Summer Session: Tuesday, June 17th - Tuesday, July 15th
Breakfast is free to all (8:00 am - 8:30 am).
Class begins at 8:30 am.
Dismissal occurs at 12:30 pm.
After-school ExL Summer Learning Extended Day session takes place 12:30 pm - 5:30 pm. [Hayley Greenstreet (ExL Coordinator) can be reached at 916-212-2318 for extended day information.]
We will have a PE instructor and New Songs teachers to help us with music lessons.
Final Call for School Yearbooks - April 25th

The photographer is allowing us to purchase yearbooks now through April 25th.
Cash Only Orders: Speak with Ms. Gen when you come to the office.
Cost: $35 per yearbook
Delivery: May 16th
See the flyer.
Parent University Pizza Night - Wednesday, April 30th in MP Room

Time: 5:00 pm - 6:30 pm
Topic: Connected Families
We will send a registration link on 4-22-25.
Cheese and pepperoni pizzas will be served.
Fundraiser - Mountain Mike's Pizza - Monday, April 21, 2025

We have another pizza fundraiser for recess equipment for 1st - 6th grade playgrounds.
When you show the flyer and participate at the restaurants on the flyer, Herburger Elementary receives the credit and funding.
See the attachment for more information.
6th Grade Dance - Friday, May 2nd

Time: 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Where: MP Room
Who: 6th Grade Students Only
Cost: $1 per student (cash only/exact change)àWe will collect entry fees starting on 4-24-25. (Stay tuned.)
Theme: Night of Fun
Casual Attire àNo crop tops, tank tops, or Daisy Dukes shorts
Pizza and cookies will be served.
6th Grade Promotion - Friday, June 13th à Save the Date

Gates open at 8:05 am.
Promotion Parade: 8:45 am
Ceremony: 9:00 am
No balloons please…
Letter for Students/Parents (See attachment.)
Classrooms participating in promotion:
Ms. Sady (Level 4)
Ms. Brockmann
Ms. Pickard
Ms. Ross
Mr. Smith
Thanks for your partnership and time. If you celebrate "Easter", Happy Easter to you. Enjoy your weekend.

Dr. Tamela L. Moore
Principal
Roy Herburger Elementary School
916-681-1390