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  • Dry Creek's Weekly Newsreel - May 5, 2025

    Weekly Newsreel May 5, 2025   Dates to Know May 6 - Dry Creek Job Fair May 15 - Board of Trustees Meeting May 20 - DELAC, LCAP & Title 1 Meeting May 26 - No School/District Closed (Memorial Day) Jun 5 - Last Day of School (minimum day) Jun 12 - Board of Trustees Meeting Quick Links Academic Calendar Aeries Parent Portal Board of Trustees Info Breakfast & Lunch Menus Community Flyers ParentSquare   Dry Creek's Weekly Recap Reel It was another great week in Dry Creek! In case you missed it, this is your chance to look at last week's highlights. Don't forget to follow us on social media @drycreekschools to stay connected to everything Dry Creek!   2025 Teachers Who Make a Difference We proudly extend our heartfelt congratulations to all the 2025 Teachers Who Make a Difference. Your unwavering dedication, compassion, and commitment to nurturing the minds and hearts of your students inspire us every day. Through your creativity, patience, and tireless effort, you not only teach but also empower future generations to dream big and achieve more. Your impact goes far beyond the classroom—you shape lives, build communities, and leave a lasting legacy of knowledge and kindness. Thank you for making a difference where it matters most.   Teacher Appreciation Week During Teacher Appreciation Week, we extend our deepest gratitude to all our dedicated educators for their hard work, passion, and unwavering commitment to student success. Teachers play a vital role in shaping minds, inspiring growth, and building brighter futures. This week, we celebrate their invaluable contributions and thank them for the countless ways they make a difference every single day.   Dry Creek Celebrates Health Services Team During National Nurses Week This National Nurses Week, Dry Creek proudly honors our incredible Health Services Team, three Registered Nurses (RNs) and eight Licensed Vocational Nurses (LVNs), for their unwavering dedication and care. Their compassion, clinical expertise, and daily commitment play vital roles in supporting the health and well-being of every student. Their impact reaches far beyond the nurse's office, helping create a safer, healthier school environment. Thank you for everything you do, today and every day!   Dry Creek Expands Electric School Bus Fleet Dry Creek continues to lead the way in sustainable student transportation with the arrival of two new electric buses last week, bringing the district’s total electric fleet to eight. Director of Facilities, Maintenance, Operations & Transportation Shaun Schondelmayer, Supervisor of Transportation Steven Sanchez, and Assistant Superintendent of Administrative Services Jim Ferguson were on hand to proudly welcome one of the newest additions.    Come Join Our Team! Looking for a rewarding career in education? Join us at our Certificated & Classified Job Fair on May 6th from 3:30 PM - 5:00 PM! Location: District Education Center 8849 Cook Riolo Rd., Roseville, CA We’re hiring for various positions across the district for the 2025-2026 school year! This is a great opportunity to learn about the available roles and meet with our hiring team. For more information, please visit our website: www.drycreekschools.us We can’t wait to see you there and help you take the next step in your career with Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District! We Are Hiring! Dry Creek is not only a great place to learn but also a great place to work! We are currently hiring various positions for this school year and next! We invite you to “Join Our Team!” See these job opportunities by clicking the button below. Recruitment Contact: Shelly Husary Personnel Technician Dry Creek Schools 916-770-8878 www.drycreekschools.us shusary@dcjesd.us Open Job Postings  DELAC, LCAP & Title 1 Meeting We would like to invite ALL parent/guardian/community members to the District’s Title I/English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)/Local Control Action Plan (LCAP) meeting on May 20th.  The meeting will be held from 5:00 PM – 6:30 PM at Coyote Ridge Elementary School Library located at 1751 Morningstar Drive, Roseville, CA 95747.   The main objective of the District Title I/DELAC/LCAP is to get parent/community members input on programs and performance for Title I schools/students, English learners, and Foster Youth. Parents/Community members need not have any prior experience. School districts are required to adopt Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) that describes the actions, services, and expenditures that support student growth.  The LCAP clarifies how programs/services will be measurably improved in quantity or quality, proportionate to the increase in funding.  It also requires the engagement of parents, staff, students and other stakeholders in the building of the LCAP.  The LCAP is a three-year plan that must be adopted by July 1, and updated each year. With advance notice (Minimum 72 hours), childcare for children ages 3+ (must be potty-trained) will be provided at no cost. Contact Kestley Brendle at 916-770-8857 or kbrendle@dcjesd.us if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you!   a: 8849 Cook Riolo Rd., Roseville, CA 95747 p: 916.770.8800 e: communications@dcjesd.us  w: https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/

    Monday, May 05 2025

  • Dry Creek Weekly Newsreel - March 10, 2025

    ​ ​ Weekly Newsreel March 10, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Dates to Know ​ Mar 8 - Placer County Schools Job Fair Mar 18 - Middle School Open House Event Mar 19 - Elementary/K-8 Open House Event Apr 3 - Board of Trustees Meeting Apr 7-18 - No School (Spring Break) ​ ​ ​ ​ Quick Links ​ Academic Calendar Aeries Parent Portal Board of Trustees Info Breakfast & Lunch Menus Community Flyers ParentSquare ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Dry Creek Weekly Recap Reel ​ We kicked off last week with a successful Staff Development Day full of learning experiences for staff to take back to classrooms. Students continue to flourish in the classrooms, expanding literacy, welcoming a new librarian at Quail Glen, and more traditional 5th grade Walk Through the American Revolution presentations. It’s always a great week in Dry Creek! Check out the Recap Reel, in case you missed it. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Jaime Hanan, Middle Grades Principal of the Year ​ Celebrating Jaime Hanan, Principal of Antelope Crossing Middle School (ACMS), as the Middle Grades Principal of the Year for the Placer County Association of California School Administrators (ACSA)! In this video, Jaime shares the heartfelt meaning behind this honor, emphasizing that it’s a recognition of the collective effort at ACMS. With a strong and united community, #ACMSUnited continues to thrive under her leadership! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Dry Creek Communications Department CalSPRA Award Recoginition ​ Last week, the Dry Creek Communications Team attended the California School Public Relations Association (CalSPRA) Conference, where we gained valuable insights into storytelling, crisis communications, and more. We’re excited to announce that Chief Communications Officer Renee Balderas and Communications Technician Michelle Pontes received two Awards of Merit at the Excellence in Communications Gala. One award was for our Employee Wellness Program, and the other was for creating an internal teacher website featuring Social Emotional Learning (SEL) resources. We’re incredibly proud of this recognition and look forward to continue supporting our school community while maintaining excellence in communication! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ 2025-2026 New Student Registration & Transfers ​ Spaces are filling up fast! Don't delay. Enroll today.  ENROLL NOW  Currently enrolling: New Dry Creek Students - All grades TK - 8th Inter/intra District Transfer Students - The priority window has ended. However, if you are interested, you can complete an application. Space is limited, and notification of acceptance will be provided by the end of May, 2025. Transitional Kindergarten Students - NEW birthdate cutoff! Students must turn four years old by September 1, 2025. NEW adult/student ratio 10:1 with a maximum enrollment of 20 students.  Kindergarten Students - Students must turn five years old on or before September 1, 2025. Please note that new students are children who reside within Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District boundaries and are registering for the first time in our district. Students enrolled in Dry Creek during the 2024-25 school year are automatically registered for the 2025-26 school year. This includes fifth-grade students promoting to a Dry Creek middle school. Come Learn with Us! For more information, visit our website at https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/. ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Dry Creek Open House Event ​ Don't miss your chance to experience first-hand all the magic happening inside our schools during Dry Creek's Open House Event! Families are invited to explore the vibrant learning environments our students and teachers have worked hard on and are excited to show off. New incoming, and prospective families are welcome to take a sneak peek into our award-winning campuses to better understand the exciting programs and opportunities a Dry Creek education provides.  Many school sites will offer additional entertainment, such as food trucks, PTA informational meetings, art shows, book fairs, and so much more! Check your news from your school site with details and times. See you there! Tuesday, March 18th - Antelope Crossing and Silverado Wednesday, March 19th - Antelope Meadows, Barrett Ranch, Coyote Ridge, Creekview Ranch, Heritage Oak, Olive Grove, and Quail Glen ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ We Are Hiring! ​ Dry Creek is not only a great place to learn but also a great place to work! We are currently hiring various positions for this school year and next! We invite you to “Join Our Team!” See these job opportunities by clicking the button below. Recruitment Contact: Shelly Husary Personnel Technician Dry Creek Schools 916-770-8878 www.drycreekschools.us shusary@dcjesd.us ​ ​ ​ ​ Open Job Postings ​ ​ ​ ​ Placer County Schools Job Fair ​ The Placer County School Job Fair this past weekend was a great success! Thank you to everyone who attended. If you missed it, don’t worry—we’re still hiring! Click the button above to explore our current job opportunities. We’d love to have you join our team! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ a: 8849 Cook Riolo Rd., Roseville, CA 95747 p: 916.770.8800 e: communications@dcjesd.us  w: https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/ ​ ​

    Monday, Mar 10 2025

  • Dry Creek's Weekly Newsreel - February 24, 2025

    ​​ Weekly Newsreel February 24, 2025 ​​​​ ​​​ ​​ Dates to Know ​ Feb 26 - DELAC, LCAP & Title 1 Meeting Feb 28 - Inter/Intra District Transfer Priority Window Closes Mar 3 - No School (Staff Development Day) Mar 6 - Board of Trustees Meeting Mar 8 - Placer County Schools Job Fair Apr 3 - Board of Trustees Meeting Apr 7-18 - No School (Spring Break) ​​ ​​ Quick Links ​ Academic Calendar Aeries Parent Portal Board of Trustees Info Breakfast & Lunch Menus Community Flyers ParentSquare ​​ ​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ Welcome back, students and staff! We hope you had a restful and rejuvenating February break. We’re excited to have you back on campus and look forward to another great week in Dry Creek! ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ 2025-2026 New Student Registration & Transfers ​ Dry Creek is enrolling new students for the 2025-2026 school year. New this year! Did you know the birthdate cutoff for transitional kindergarten students has been extended? All students turning four years old by September 1, 2025, are eligible. The ratio is 10:1, with a maximum of 20 students per TK class. Students eligible for kindergarten must turn five years old on or before September 1, 2025. Don't miss the priority open enrollment window for Inter/Intra District Transfers, which closes on February 28, 2025. Dry Creek's transfer process is entirely digital, including document uploads. Applications are now available on the District's website at https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/schoolsandprograms/inter-intra-district-transfers. Space is limited! Submissions must be made online by Friday, February 28, 2025. Come Learn with Us! Visit our website at: https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/. ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​RSVP HERE​​​​ We Need Your Help! You're Invited! ​ We invite ALL parents, guardians, and community members to the District’s Title I/English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)/Local Control Action Plan (LCAP) meeting on February 26th. The meeting will be held from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Barrett Ranch Elementary School Library, 7720 Ocean Park Dr, Antelope, CA 95843.   The main objective of the District Title I/DELAC/LCAP is to get parent/community members input on programs and performance for Title I schools/students, English learners, and Foster Youth. Parents/Community members need not have any prior experience. School districts are required to adopt Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) that describes the actions, services, and expenditures that support student growth.  The LCAP clarifies how programs/services will be measurably improved in quantity or quality, proportionate to the increase in funding.  It also requires the engagement of parents, staff, students and other stakeholders in the building of the LCAP.  The LCAP is a three-year plan that must be adopted by July 1, and updated each year. With advance notice (Minimum 72 hours), childcare for children ages 3+ (must be potty-trained) will be provided at no cost. Contact Kestley Brendle at 916-770-8857 or kbrendle@dcjesd.us if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you! ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ We Are Hiring! ​ Dry Creek is not only a great place to learn but also a great place to work! We are currently hiring various positions for this school year and next! We invite you to “Join Our Team!” See these job opportunities by clicking the button below. Recruitment Contact: Shelly Husary Personnel Technician Dry Creek Schools 916-770-8878 www.drycreekschools.us shusary@dcjesd.us ​​​​Open Job Postings​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ a: 8849 Cook Riolo Rd., Roseville, CA 95747 p: 916.770.8800 e: communications@dcjesd.us  w: https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/ ​​

    Monday, Feb 24 2025

  • Dry Creek's Weekly Newsreel - February 17, 2025

    ​ ​ Weekly Newsreel February 17, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Dates to Know ​ Feb 17 - No School/District Closed (Washington's Birthday) Feb 18-20 - No School (February Break) Feb 21 - No School/District Closed (Lincoln's Birthday) Mar 3 - No School (Staff Development Day) Mar 6 - Board of Trustees Meeting ​ ​ ​ ​ Quick Links ​ Academic Calendar Aeries Parent Portal Board of Trustees Info Breakfast & Lunch Menus Community Flyers ParentSquare ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Dry Creek Weekly Recap Reel ​ We hope you are enjoying your February Break! In case you missed it, here is the Recap Reel from last week. Some highlights include the Drama Club performance of Finding Nemo, Jr. at Quail Glen, Valentine's with buddy classes at Olive Grove and Barrett Ranch, and attendance celebrations at Antelope Meadows. It's always a great week in Dry Creek! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Superintendent Dr. Brad Tooker Announces Retirement ​ After 29 years with the Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District, including 12 years as Superintendent, Dr. Brad Tooker has announced that he will retire in July.  “It has been an incredible honor and a true pleasure to work alongside so many remarkable people. Dry Creek has a rich tradition of excellence dedicated to serving our students, families, and community. As I retire from Dry Creek, I know our schools are in excellent hands and will continue to thrive,” said Superintendent Dr. Brad Tooker. Under Dr. Tooker's leadership, Dry Creek has served as a leader throughout the State, being recognized for award-winning schools and model programs. “These will not be easy shoes to fill. Superintendent Dr. Brad Tooker is highly regarded by his peers in Placer County and throughout the state. He will leave behind a legacy of excellence both professionally and personally. This includes a district in solid financial shape, a staff with great morale and sense of purpose, and the full respect of the Board of Trustees. We will miss Dr. Tooker’s engaging demeanor, sharp mind, and moral compass. We wish him all the best,” Dry Creek Board President Jon Fenske said. The Board of Trustees and Dr. Tooker are committed to working together to provide continued district success and ensure a smooth transition as the Board selects the next Superintendent for Dry Creek Schools. Congratulations to Dr Tooker. We thank you for your service to the district! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Quail Glen Presents Finding Nemo, Jr. ​ The cast of Finding Nemo, Jr. put on incredible performances last week at Quail Glen. These 4th and 5th-grade students did a fantastic job with their energy, talent, and enthusiasm that brought each of their characters to life. Watching their hard work and creativity shine through on stage was a joy. Bravo to everyone involved! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Buddy Classes at Barrett Ranch and Olive Grove ​ Buddy classes are where the magic truly happens! Olive Grove 1st graders teamed up with their 3rd-grade buddies for some fun Valentine's cookie decorating, while Barrett Ranch buddy classes crafted Valentine’s creations together. It's so rewarding to bring younger and older students together for learning and fun. These special connections help everyone grow, share smiles, and build lasting memories. The big buddies get to be role models, and the little ones have someone to look up to, creating amazing bonds! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Attendance Celebrations at Antelope Meadows ​ Antelope Meadows celebrated classes with the best attendance for the month of January. Mr. Beebe's class had the best attendance, with Mrs. Buettner's class as the runner-up! Their celebration included bubbles, chalk, and lollipops during the extra recess they earned! Attendance matters! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2025-2026 New Student Registration & Transfers ​ Open Enrollment for new and transfer students for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. New this year! Did you know the birthdate cutoff for transitional kindergarten students has been extended? All students turning four years old by September 1, 2025, are eligible. The ratio is 10:1, with a maximum of 20 students per TK class. Students eligible for kindergarten must turn five years old on or before September 1, 2025. Inter/Intra District Transfers Open Enrollment is from January 13 through February 28, 2025. Dry Creek's transfer process is entirely digital, including document uploads. Applications are now available on the District's website at https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/schoolsandprograms/inter-intra-district-transfers. Space is limited! Submissions must be made online by Friday, February 28, 2025. Come Learn with Us! Visit our website at: https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ RSVP HERE ​ ​ ​ ​ We Need Your Help! You're Invited! ​ We invite ALL parents, guardians, and community members to the District’s Title I/English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC)/Local Control Action Plan (LCAP) meeting on February 26th. The meeting will be held from 5:00 PM to 6:30 PM at Barrett Ranch Elementary School Library, 7720 Ocean Park Dr, Antelope, CA 95843.   The main objective of the District Title I/DELAC/LCAP is to get parent/community members input on programs and performance for Title I schools/students, English learners, and Foster Youth. Parents/Community members need not have any prior experience. School districts are required to adopt Local Control Accountability Plans (LCAP) that describes the actions, services, and expenditures that support student growth.  The LCAP clarifies how programs/services will be measurably improved in quantity or quality, proportionate to the increase in funding.  It also requires the engagement of parents, staff, students and other stakeholders in the building of the LCAP.  The LCAP is a three-year plan that must be adopted by July 1, and updated each year. With advance notice (Minimum 72 hours), childcare for children ages 3+ (must be potty-trained) will be provided at no cost. Contact Kestley Brendle at 916-770-8857 or kbrendle@dcjesd.us if you have any questions. We look forward to seeing you! ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ We Are Hiring! ​ Dry Creek is not only a great place to learn but also a great place to work! We are currently hiring various positions for this school year and next! We invite you to “Join Our Team!” See these job opportunities by clicking the button below. Recruitment Contact: Shelly Husary Personnel Technician Dry Creek Schools 916-770-8878 www.drycreekschools.us shusary@dcjesd.us ​ ​ ​ ​ Open Job Postings ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ a: 8849 Cook Riolo Rd., Roseville, CA 95747 p: 916.770.8800 e: communications@dcjesd.us  w: https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/ ​ ​

    Monday, Feb 17 2025

  • Dry Creek's Weekly Newsreel - February 10, 2025

    ​ ​ Weekly Newsreel February 10, 2025 ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Dates to Know ​ Feb 13 - Board of Trustees Meeting Feb 17 - No School/District Closed (Washington's Birthday) Feb 18-20 - No School (February Break) Feb 21 - No School/District Closed (Lincoln's Birthday) Mar 3 - No School (Staff Development Day) ​ ​ ​ ​ Quick Links ​ Academic Calendar Aeries Parent Portal Board of Trustees Info Breakfast & Lunch Menus Community Flyers ParentSquare ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ February Break Schedule ​ This school year introduces a new week-long break in February. Schools will be closed from February 17 to 21, 2025, to observe Washington's and Lincoln's Birthdays, with a few days in between to extend the break. District Offices will be closed on Monday, February 17, for Washington's Birthday, and on Friday, February 21, for Lincoln's Birthday. However, District Offices will remain open during regular business hours from February 18 to 20. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ Dry Creek Weekly Recap Reel ​ It was another fantastic week in Dry Creek schools, filled with collaboration, creativity, and hands-on learning! Students teamed up on exciting projects that ignited their curiosity and fostered teamwork. From brainstorming to executing ideas, everyone had the opportunity to shine and showcase their unique skills. It was inspiring to witness such growth, problem-solving, and innovation. Click the image above to get a sneak peek at last week's highlights. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Antelope Crossing Wrestling Team ​ The Antelope Crossing Wrestling Team is having an exciting season, showcasing talent, determination, and hard work on the mat. With many meets already under their belts, the team emphasizes the importance of discipline and teamwork and pushes the athletes to develop technical skills and mental toughness. We wish them good luck as they approach the end of their season! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Walk Through the American Revolution ​ Last week, 5th-grade students at Coyote Ridge Elementary took a step back to the Revolutionary War, presenting their "Walk Through the American Revolution.” The interactive event included students acting as historical figures, reenacting pivotal moments from the revolution, and guiding visitors through key events like the Boston Tea Party, the signing of the Declaration of Independence, and the Battle of Saratoga. This presentation reinforced important historical lessons and highlighted the students' teamwork, creativity, and public speaking skills. It was a memorable event for everyone involved! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ Antelope Meadows Math Night ​ Antelope Meadows Elementary School’s Family Math Night was a fantastic success. It brought together students, families, and staff for an evening of fun and learning. The event featured engaging math games, hands-on activities, and interactive challenges designed to make math enjoyable for all ages. Families worked together to solve problems and explore new strategies. The turnout was incredible, and everyone left with a greater appreciation for math and a few new tricks up their sleeves! ​ ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ 2025-2026 New Student Registration & Transfers ​ Open Enrollment for new and transfer students for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. New this year! Did you know the birthdate cutoff for transitional kindergarten students has been extended? All students turning four years old by September 1, 2025, are eligible. The ratio is 10:1, with a maximum of 20 students per TK class. Students eligible for kindergarten must turn five years old on or before September 1, 2025. Inter/Intra District Transfers Open Enrollment is from January 13 through February 28, 2025. Dry Creek's transfer process is entirely digital, including document uploads. Applications are now available on the District's website at https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/schoolsandprograms/inter-intra-district-transfers. Space is limited! Submissions must be made online by Friday, February 28, 2025. Come Learn with Us! Visit our website at: https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/. ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ ​ We Are Hiring! ​ Dry Creek is not only a great place to learn but also a great place to work! We are currently hiring various positions for this school year and next! We invite you to “Join Our Team!” See these job opportunities by clicking the button below. Recruitment Contact: Shelly Husary Personnel Technician Dry Creek Schools 916-770-8878 www.drycreekschools.us shusary@dcjesd.us ​ ​ ​ ​ Open Job Postings ​ ​ ​ ​   ​ ​ ​ ​ a: 8849 Cook Riolo Rd., Roseville, CA 95747 p: 916.770.8800 e: communications@dcjesd.us  w: https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/ ​ ​

    Monday, Feb 10 2025

  • Dry Creek's Weekly Newsreel - February 3, 2025

    ​​ Weekly Newsreel February 3, 2025 ​​​​ ​​​ ​​ Dates to Know ​ Feb 13 - Board of Trustees Meeting Feb 17 - No School/District Closed (Washington's Birthday) Feb 18-20 - No School (February Break) Feb 21 - No School/District Closed (Lincoln's Birthday) Mar 3 - No School (Staff Development Day) ​​ ​​ Quick Links ​ Academic Calendar Aeries Parent Portal Board of Trustees Info Breakfast & Lunch Menus Community Flyers ParentSquare ​​ ​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ Thank You to Our School Counselors! ​​​​ This week, we are celebrating National School Counselor Week, a time to say “thank you” to our amazing school counselors and recognize their dedication and hard work. Our school counselors are here to support students in so many ways. From helping students navigate academic challenges to offering emotional support, counselors play a crucial role in creating a positive and supportive school environment. Let’s meet our counselors! Alicia Reynold & Sue Callahan, Counselors at Antelope Crossing Nadia Wahdan, Counselor at Antelope Meadows Melanie Basham, Counselor at Barrett Ranch Jaime Perry, Counselor at Coyoyte Ridge and Heritage Oak Julia Dariano, Counselor at Creekview Ranch Rachael Pattullo, Counselor at Olive Grove and Quail Glen Diane Libby & Lauren Valdez, Counselors at Silverado Watch for highlights about each of them this week on our social media accounts @drycreekschools. Be sure to comment on the posts to thank them for their unwavering commitment to student success and well-being! ​​ ​​ Dry Creek Weekly Recap Reel ​ It was an amazing week in Dry Creek! Our schools participated in The Great Kindness Challenge and had fun dress-up days, where students and staff came together to show their spirit. Watch above for some highlights from last week! ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ Administrator of the Year! ​ The Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District (DCJESD) is excited to announce that Jaime Hanan, Principal of Antelope Crossing Middle School, has been named Administrator of the Year in the Middle Grades Principal category by the Placer County Charter of the Association of California School Administrators (ACSA). “Mrs. Hanan is a remarkable leader who exemplifies the values this award represents. She is an invaluable member of our district and community,” said Dr. Brad Tooker, DCJESD Superintendent. “Her dedication to creating opportunities for every student to succeed, along with her unwavering commitment to supporting, respecting, and nurturing students both academically and socially, makes her truly deserving of this recognition.” Please join us in celebrating Mrs. Hanan and her exceptional leadership! ​​​​ ​​ ​​ Dry Creek Schools Participate in The Great Kindness Challenge ​ Last week, students and staff participated in the Great Kindness Challenge, a week dedicated to spreading kindness, cheer, and school spirit! The week was filled with fun activities and themed dress-up days, where everyone had a chance to show kindness and brighten each other's day. The above video captured a few fun examples of students and staff dressing up. Quail Glen is “Crazy About Kindness” with Crazy Hair Day, Olive Grove is spreading “Double the Kindness” on Twin Day, and Heritage Oak is “Wild About Kindness” on Animal Day. The Great Kindness Challenge brought a lot of fun to our schools and reminded us all how small acts of kindness can make a big difference. Let’s keep spreading kindness every day! ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ 2025-2026 New Student Registration & Transfers ​ Open Enrollment for new and transfer students for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. New this year! Did you know the birthdate cutoff for transitional kindergarten students has been extended? All students turning four years old by September 1, 2025, are eligible. The ratio is 10:1, with a maximum of 20 students per TK class. Students eligible for kindergarten must turn five years old on or before September 1, 2025. Inter/Intra District Transfers Open Enrollment is from January 13 through February 28, 2025. Dry Creek's transfer process is entirely digital, including document uploads. Applications are now available on the District's website at https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/schoolsandprograms/inter-intra-district-transfers. Space is limited! Submissions must be made online by Friday, February 28, 2025. Come Learn with Us! Visit our website at: https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/. ​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ We Are Hiring! ​ Dry Creek is not only a great place to learn but also a great place to work! We are currently hiring various positions for this school year and next! We invite you to “Join Our Team!” See these job opportunities by clicking the button below. Recruitment Contact: Shelly Husary Personnel Technician Dry Creek Schools 916-770-8878 www.drycreekschools.us shusary@dcjesd.us ​​​​Open Job Postings​​​​ ​​​​ a: 8849 Cook Riolo Rd., Roseville, CA 95747 p: 916.770.8800 e: communications@dcjesd.us  w: https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/ ​​

    Monday, Feb 03 2025

  • Dry Creek's Weekly Newsreel - January 27, 2025

    ​​ Weekly Newsreel January 27, 2025 ​​​​ ​​​​ Kicking off Kindness Week! ​​​​ Welcome to Kindness Week! This week, many of our schools are kicking off the Great Kindness Challenge with a celebration of positivity, compassion, and community spirit! All week long, students and staff will be spreading kindness through random acts of kindness—big and small—and participating in fun, uplifting dress-up days to inspire joy and connection. Whether complimenting a classmate, lending a helping hand, or wearing your brightest colors to spread cheer, this week is about making our schools a warmer, more caring place for everyone. Let's come together and make kindness the highlight of our daily lives every day! ​​ ​​ Dry Creek Weekly Recap Reel ​ It was an amazing week in Dry Creek, celebrating the 100th day of school! Students had so much fun marking this milestone with all the learning, laughter, and, best of all, creative dress-up! Watch above for some highlights from last week! ​​​​ ​​​​ In this issue: ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Dry Creek Storytelling ​ The Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District Communications Team has taken storytelling to a new level, producing videos highlighting our district, schools, staff, and students. Check out our library of videos that you don't want to miss! Click the button below to view. ​​ ​​​Video Library​​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ 2025-2026 New Student Registration ​ Open Enrollment for new and transfer students for the 2025-2026 school year is now available. New this year! Did you know the birthdate cutoff for transitional kindergarten students has been extended? All students turning four years old by September 1, 2025, are eligible. The ratio is 10:1, with a maximum of 20 students per TK class. Students eligible for kindergarten must turn five years old on or before September 1, 2025. Come Learn with Us! More information is coming soon to our website at: https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/. ​​ ​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ 2025-2026 Inter/Intra District Transfers ​ Inter/Intra District Transfers Open Enrollment is from January 13 through February 28, 2025. Dry Creek's transfer process is entirely digital, including document uploads. Applications are now available on the District's website at https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/schoolsandprograms/inter-intra-district-transfers. Space is limited! Submissions must be made online by Friday, February 28, 2025. ​​ ​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ School Accountability Report Card ​ In accordance with state and federal requirements, the School Accountability Report Card (SARC) is put forth annually by all public schools as a tool for parents and interested parties to stay informed of the school's progress, test scores, and achievements. The 2023-2024 SARC (printed in the 2024-2025 school year) reports are available for public viewing online at: www.drycreekschools.us/schoolsandprograms/school-accountability-report-card-sarc. Need help navigating the SARC? Check out the Parent Guide on our SARC page! ​​ ​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Academic Calendar ​ Looking ahead to the 2025-2026 school year? The Academic Calendar is handy for tracking all the days school is in session, including holidays and breaks. When school is on break, it is essential to plan trips and vacations to avoid unnecessary absences. Click HERE for a digital download of the calendar. ​​ ​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Breakfast and Lunch Menus ​ As part of the California Universal Meals Program, all students in grades transitional kindergarten through grade 12 (TK-12) are provided two meals free of charge (breakfast and lunch) during each school day to students requesting a meal, regardless of their free or reduced-price meal eligibility. Click HERE for current menus. ​​ ​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ School Board Meetings ​ The Board of Trustees holds monthly Board meetings at 6:00 PM (Closed Session) and 6:30 PM (Regular Session) at the Dry Creek District Education Center Community Room, 8849 Cook Riolo Rd., Roseville, CA.  Click HERE for the 2024-2025 Schedule ​​ ​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Community Flyers ​ Find Information in our Community for Academic and Parent Resources, Youth Activities, Sports, and Local Park and Recreation Programs. Click HERE to see what's new! ​​ ​​​ ​​​ ​​ ​​ ​​ Follow Us on Social Media ​ Stay connected by following us @drycreekschools! Dry Creek celebrates students and staff on Facebook, Instagram, and X. We are so #DCJESDPROUD of our Dry Creek School Community and would love for you to join us in our online celebration and conversations. Did you know that you can also follow your student's school on Instagram? Follow our schools below: @antelopecrossingcougars @antelopemeadows @barrettranch @coyoteridgecoyotes @creekviewranchschool @heritageoakelementary @olivegroveeagles @quailglen @silveradobears ​​ ​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ ParentSquare Communications ​ Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District uses ParentSquare to communicate primarily via email, text, and app notifications. ParentSquare automatically generates an account for each parent or guardian using the contact information listed in their Aeries Parent Portal. We encourage parents and guardians to access their accounts so they can download the mobile app and update their preferences on when and how they are notified. ​​​​ParentSquare Instruction Video​​​​ ​​​​ ​​​​ We Are Hiring! ​ Dry Creek is not only a great place to learn but also a great place to work! We are currently hiring various positions for this school year and next! We invite you to “Join Our Team!” See these job opportunities by clicking the button below. Recruitment Contact: Shelly Husary Personnel Technician Dry Creek Schools 916-770-8878 www.drycreekschools.us shusary@dcjesd.us ​​​​Open Job Postings​​​​ ​​​​ a: 8849 Cook Riolo Rd., Roseville, CA 95747 p: 916.770.8800 e: communications@dcjesd.us  w: https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/ ​​

    Monday, Jan 27 2025

  • Dry Creek's Weekly Newsreel - January 21, 2025

    Dry Creek's Weekly Newsreel Dates to Know Jan 23 - Board of Trustees Meeting Feb 17  - No School/District Closed (Washington's Birthday) Feb 18-20 - No School (February Break) Feb 21  - No School/District Closed (Lincoln's Birthday) Mar 3 - No School (Staff Development Day)   Quick Links Academic Calendar Aeries Parent Portal Board of Trustees Info Breakfast & Lunch Menus Community Flyers ParentSquare It was another great week in Dry Creek! Click on the image below to check out the Weekly Recap Reel from the week of January 13-17, 2025.            2025-2026 New Student Enrollment & Transfers Now Open! Now Enrolling! Open Enrollment for new and transfer students for the 2025-2026 school year is now available.   New this year! Did you know the birthdate cutoff for transitional kindergarten students has been extended? All students turning four years old by September 1, 2025, are eligible. The ratio is 10:1, with a maximum of 20 students per TK class.   Students eligible for kindergarten must turn five years old on or before September 1, 2025. Come Learn with Us!  More information is coming soon to our website at:  https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/ .   2025-2026 Inter/Intra District Transfer Info Priority enrollment for Intra/Inter District transfers opened on January 13, 2025, and ends on February 28, 2025 .  Dry Creek's transfer process is entirely digital, including document uploads. Applications are located on the District's website at  https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/schoolsandprograms/inter-intra-district-transfers . Submissions must be made online by 11:59 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, to be considered for priority enrollment.   Stay connected by following us @drycreekschools! Dry Creek brags about students and staff on Facebook and Instagram. We are so #DCJESDPROUD of our Dry Creek School Community and would love you to join us in our online celebration and conversations.   Dry Creek is not only a great place to learn but also a great place to work!  Click   HERE  to see what career opportunities await you!  Recruitment Contact: Shelly Husary Personnel Technician, Dry Creek Schools 916-770-88 78   |   www.drycreekschools.us   |   shusary@dcjesd.us 8849 Cook Riolo Rd., Roseville, CA 95747  

    Tuesday, Jan 21 2025

  • Dry Creek's Weekly Newsreel - January 13, 2025

    Dry Creek's Weekly Newsreel Dates to Know Jan 13 - New Student Registration for 2025-2026 School Year Begins Jan 13 - Feb 28 - Inter/Intra District Transfer Open Enrollment Jan 20 - No School, Dr. Martin Luther King Day Jan 23 - Board of Trustees Meeting   Quick Links Academic Calendar Aeries Parent Portal Board of Trustees Info Breakfast & Lunch Menus Community Flyers ParentSquare ICYMI: Here is the Weekly Recap Reel from the week of January 6-10, 2025. It sure was nice having students back from break! Click below to watch another great week in Dry Creek!          2025-2026 New Student Enrollment & Transfers Now Open! To begin the online registration process, go to:  www.drycreekschools.us  and click the ENROLL icon. Please note that new students are children who reside within Dry Creek Joint Elementary School District boundaries and are  registering for the first time  in our district. Students enrolled in Dry Creek during the 2024-2025 school year are automatically registered for the 2025-2026 school year. This includes fifth-grade students promoting to a Dry Creek middle school.   Returning Student Registration Confirmation Students enrolled in the 2024-2025 school year are automatically registered for the 2025-2026 school year. This includes fifth-graders who are promoting to a Dry Creek middle school.  Please note that families will be sent an email reminder in July to complete their student's mandatory Student Registration Confirmation. This email will be sent to each student’s primary email address, as listed in Aeries. Parents will complete the Student Registration Confirmation in the Aeries Parent Portal.    This mandatory Student Registration Confirmation must be submitted no later than July 30, 2025,  to ensure your student's enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year, and to receive your student's teacher assignment(s), and/or class schedule.     New Birthdate Cutoff and Class Size/Ratio for Transitional Kindergarten in the 2025-2026 School Year!   Register for Kindergarten Today!   2025-2026 Inter/Intra District Transfer Info Priority enrollment for Intra/Inter District transfers opens on January 13, 2025, and ends on February 28, 2025 .  Dry Creek's transfer process is entirely digital, including document uploads. Applications are located on the District's website at  https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/schoolsandprograms/inter-intra-district-transfers . Submissions must be made online by 11:59 p.m., Friday, February 28, 2025, to be considered for priority enrollment.     Stay connected by following us @drycreekschools! Dry Creek brags about students and staff on Facebook and Instagram. We are so #DCJESDPROUD of our Dry Creek School Community and would love you to join us in our online celebration and conversations.   Dry Creek is not only a great place to learn but also a great place to work!  Click   HERE  to see what career opportunities await you!  Recruitment Contact: Shelly Husary Personnel Technician, Dry Creek Schools 916-770-88 78   |   www.drycreekschools.us   |   shusary@dcjesd.us 8849 Cook Riolo Rd., Roseville, CA 95747  

    Monday, Jan 13 2025

  • Dry Creek's Weekly Newsreel - January 6, 2025

    Dry Creek's Weekly Newsreel Dates to Know Jan 6 - School Resumes Jan 13 - New Student Registration for 2025-2026 School Year Begins Jan 13 - Feb 28 - Inter/Intra District Transfer Open Enrollment Jan 20 - No School, Dr. Martin Luther King Day Jan 23 - Board of Trustees Meeting   Quick Links Academic Calendar Aeries Parent Portal Board of Trustees Info Breakfast & Lunch Menus Community Flyers ParentSquare Dry Creek Spotlight Creekview Ranch Kindness Crew What happens when you sprinkle kindness and innovation with a group of students? You get the Kindness Crew! Mr. Coble’s 7th-grade Science students use AI to create one-of-a-kind kindness cards, spreading cheer across Creekview Ranch. Let's start 2025 right, follow their lead, and sprinkle kindness like confetti!     Registration Information for the 2025-2026 School Year Save the date! Only one week away from open enrollment for the 2025-2026 school year begins Monday, January 13, 2025.  New this year! Did you know the birthdate cutoff for transitional kindergarten students has been extended? All students turning four years old by September 1, 2025, are eligible.  Students eligible for kindergarten must turn five years old on or before September 1, 2025. Come Learn with Us!  More information is on our website at:  https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/ . Inter/Intra District Transfers Intra/Inter District Transfers Open Enrollment is from January 13 through February 28, 2025. Dry Creek's transfer process is entirely digital, including document uploads. Applications will be posted on the District's website starting January 13, 2025, at  https://www.drycreek.k12.ca.us/schoolsandprograms/inter-intra-district-transfers . Space is limited! Submissions must be made online by Friday, February 28, 2025.     Stay connected by following us @drycreekschools! Dry Creek brags about students and staff on Facebook and Instagram. We are so #DCJESDPROUD of our Dry Creek School Community and would love you to join us in our online celebration and conversations.   Dry Creek is not only a great place to learn but also a great place to work!  Click   HERE  to see what career opportunities await you!  Recruitment Contact: Shelly Husary Personnel Technician, Dry Creek Schools 916-770-88 78   |   www.drycreekschools.us   |   shusary@dcjesd.us 8849 Cook Riolo Rd., Roseville, CA 95747  

    Monday, Jan 06 2025