Today, we proudly celebrate our incredible Special Education team! 🎉 From our dedicated teachers to our amazing support staff, we are so grateful for the passion, patience, and care you show every day. Your work ensures that every student in our district has the opportunity to thrive, learn, and succeed.
This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as it marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Only fifty years ago, many children with disabilities were excluded from public education or placed in institutions. IDEA represents our nation’s commitment that every child, regardless of disability, has the right to a free and appropriate public education. Its anniversary reminds us of how far we have come and the importance of continuing this critical work.
Thank you for being the champions of inclusion, empowerment, and compassion! Your dedication makes a lasting difference in the lives of our students and families.
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This year’s celebration is especially meaningful as it marks the 50th anniversary of the Individuals with Disabilities Education Act (IDEA). Only fifty years ago, many children with disabilities were excluded from public education or placed in institutions. IDEA represents our nation’s commitment that every child, regardless of disability, has the right to a free and appropriate public education. Its anniversary reminds us of how far we have come and the importance of continuing this critical work.
Thank you for being the champions of inclusion, empowerment, and compassion! Your dedication makes a lasting difference in the lives of our students and families.
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Happy Thanksgiving Day to all our students, staff, families, and friends. We hope your day is filled with an abundance of good food, laughter, and quality time with loved ones. #WaterfordCares #WUSD
🦃If you're looking for a place to be surrounded by community and have a free dinner this Thanksgiving, you are welcome to join the Waterford Ministerial Association this Thursday at the AOG church behind McDonalds.
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Listening to the songs of the season from our talented young musicians have become one of our favorite winter traditions. Join us as students from across Waterford Unified fill the stage with music and memories.
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Join us for WHS Thespian Troupe’s winter production of The Witch’s Princess! Our talented students have been working hard to bring this enchanting story to life, and you won’t want to miss it.
🎭 Showtimes:
• Friday,Nov 21 at 7 PM
• Saturday, Nov 22 at 1 PM & 7 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Available at the door or online in advance.
Come out and support our incredible student performers!
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🎭 Showtimes:
• Friday,Nov 21 at 7 PM
• Saturday, Nov 22 at 1 PM & 7 PM
🎟️ Tickets: Available at the door or online in advance.
Come out and support our incredible student performers!
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Mark your calendars for these upcoming fall holidays!
🍁Parent Teacher Conferences TK-6, November 13-20
🍁TK-12 Minimum Day, November 21
🍁 Fall Break, November 24-28
🍁 ELOP TK-8 Supplemental Days, November 24-25 (Registration Required)
🍁Thanksgiving Holiday, November 27-28
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THANK YOU to all who have served!
Veterans Day, or Armistice Day, was founded in honor of the cessation of hostilities between the Allied forces and Germany in World War I. The fighting ended on the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh month. For that reason, we honor our veterans on November 11th.
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🔔 Reminder: In observance of Veterans Day, there will be no school on November 10-11.
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Mark your calendars for these upcoming fall holidays!
🍁Veterans Day, November 10-11
🍁TK-12 Minimum Day, November 21
🍁 Fall Break, November 24-28
🍁 ELOP TK-8 Supplemental Days, November 24-25 (Registration Required)
🍁Thanksgiving Holiday, November 27-28
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🌟 Happy School Psychology Week! 🌟
This week, we celebrate our amazing school psychologists who provide vital support to our students, families, and staff! 💙 At Waterford USD, we are proud to have psychologists and clinicians available at every site, ensuring every student has access to the care and guidance they need to succeed academically, emotionally, and socially.
Thank you to our school psychologists for championing mental health, well-being, and student success! 🌟
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Enjoy the feeling of an extra hour of rest tomorrow morning, as clocks fall back an hour tonight with the end of daylight savings time.
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Happy Dia de los Muertos to all who celebrate!
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🚌 School Bus Safety Week Tip #3
Most school bus-related injuries happen outside the bus, often because a driver or pedestrian wasn’t paying attention.
🚗 Drivers:
Put down your phone, slow down near bus stops, and watch for children crossing the street—especially in the early morning and afternoon hours.
👟 Students:
Avoid distractions when boarding or exiting the bus. Look both ways, wait for the driver’s signal, and cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus where the driver can see you.
Together, we can make every bus stop a safe stop!
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Most school bus-related injuries happen outside the bus, often because a driver or pedestrian wasn’t paying attention.
🚗 Drivers:
Put down your phone, slow down near bus stops, and watch for children crossing the street—especially in the early morning and afternoon hours.
👟 Students:
Avoid distractions when boarding or exiting the bus. Look both ways, wait for the driver’s signal, and cross at least 10 feet in front of the bus where the driver can see you.
Together, we can make every bus stop a safe stop!
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🚌 School Bus Safety Week Tip #2
When a school bus extends its stop sign and turns on the flashing red lights, it means children are loading or unloading — and traffic in both directions must stop.
🚦 It’s the law in California:
➡️ On two-lane roads or roads without a raised median, both directions must stop.
➡️ Remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.
Stopping for the bus keeps our students safe as they get on and off — let’s all do our part to protect them!
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When a school bus extends its stop sign and turns on the flashing red lights, it means children are loading or unloading — and traffic in both directions must stop.
🚦 It’s the law in California:
➡️ On two-lane roads or roads without a raised median, both directions must stop.
➡️ Remain stopped until the lights stop flashing and the stop arm is retracted.
Stopping for the bus keeps our students safe as they get on and off — let’s all do our part to protect them!
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Students in our Expanded Learning Program have been busy exploring different cultures by grade level and creating unique educational crafts to share with their families. On October 23, from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. at Richard M. Moon Primary, families are invited to enjoy a Cultural Showcase featuring student artwork, cultural crafts, and a special performance. Guests will also have the chance to sample foods from around the world and celebrate the creativity and hard work of students from RMPS, LWIS, and WJHS. We hope to see you there!
Happy Diwali to all who celebrate!
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🚸 School Bus Safety Week Tip #1
Did you know the most dangerous areas around a school bus are the “safety zones” — the spaces 10 feet in front, behind, and on each side of the bus?
These are the areas where it’s hardest for drivers to see children.
✅ Always stay back until the driver signals that it’s safe to cross.
✅ Make eye contact with the driver before stepping off the curb.
✅ Never walk behind a school bus.
Let’s work together to keep every child safe around the bus!
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Did you know the most dangerous areas around a school bus are the “safety zones” — the spaces 10 feet in front, behind, and on each side of the bus?
These are the areas where it’s hardest for drivers to see children.
✅ Always stay back until the driver signals that it’s safe to cross.
✅ Make eye contact with the driver before stepping off the curb.
✅ Never walk behind a school bus.
Let’s work together to keep every child safe around the bus!
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Here’s the route for tomorrow’s Homecoming Parade! 🎉 The parade will depart from Waterford High School at 1:15 p.m. and make its way through town, passing by all of our schools so students can watch and show their Wildcat spirit. We’d love to see families and community members lining the streets to cheer on our Wildcats! 💙
🌎 We Participated in the Great ShakeOut Today! 🌎
Today, all of our schools joined millions of participants across the globe for the Great ShakeOut Earthquake Drill—the world’s largest earthquake preparedness event! 🌍
Our students and staff practiced “Drop, Cover, and Hold On” to be ready in case of a real earthquake. The Great ShakeOut is a reminder of the importance of being prepared and knowing what to do during an earthquake.
This global event helps ensure we’re ready to stay safe, wherever we are!
Thank you for your continued support as we work together to prioritize student safety. 💙
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Phones today are more than just phones — they open a window to the world. That means they also invite hackers, predators, and negative online influences right into our homes.
Protect yourself and your children by learning how to stay safe online.
📲 Visit our website to view parent guides on gaming and social media, or stop by the Waterford USD District Office to request a printed copy.
By setting boundaries, reducing screen time, and using parent controls, can make the digital world a safer place for everyone.
View the digital guides: https://www.waterford.k12.ca.us/documents/parents%2F-students/safety-and-wellness/cybersafety/503375
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Protect yourself and your children by learning how to stay safe online.
📲 Visit our website to view parent guides on gaming and social media, or stop by the Waterford USD District Office to request a printed copy.
By setting boundaries, reducing screen time, and using parent controls, can make the digital world a safer place for everyone.
View the digital guides: https://www.waterford.k12.ca.us/documents/parents%2F-students/safety-and-wellness/cybersafety/503375
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