Richard M. Moon Primary

Science Came to Life in Our Classrooms! 🐢🦎 This week, our students had a blast diving into hands-on science with the Great Valley Museum's Travel Teacher Program right in their own classrooms! During the Lights and Rainbows session, curious young scientists experimented with prisms, explored how light bends, and discovered how primary colors blend into the beautiful rainbows we see in the sky. The excitement on their faces when they created their own mini rainbows was priceless! Then came the Animal Adventure 🐾 and what an adventure it was! Students got up close with real animals, including a California toad, a California desert tortoise, and even an African sand boa (yes, a snake... and yes, the kids were fascinated!). The room was full of wide eyes, brave hands, and so many great questions about habitats, adaptations, and how animals survive in the wild. It’s one thing to read about science in a book—but it’s another to feel it, see it, and hold it in your hands. These experiences spark wonder, build knowledge, and might just inspire the next generation of scientists and explorers! 🌍✨ Huge thanks to the Great Valley Museum and their amazing educators for bringing science to life for our kids! #HandsOnLearning #ScienceIsFun #AnimalAdventure #GreatValleyMuseum #CuriousMinds #SchoolLife #MoonSchool

Calling all parents! Don’t miss out on another fantastic evening of learning and collaboration. Join us at Lucille Whitehead from 4:00-5:30 PM. We’ll provide dinner, childcare, and even raffle prizes! Spanish translation will be available to ensure everyone can participate. Be sure to pre-register to save your spot! English:https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_6o7jHRk5Zp05HhDuxiDVzYGjiuGDQifGaPwHdwR8DqXDMw/viewform?usp=sf_link Spanish: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSf_xyVaIIh2kUV_g9FJrXo9raPvJyqJmisRGMdX_K56SA4J1Q/viewform?usp=sf_link #WaterfordCares #WUSD

Planning for your child to attend Summer Academy? Don’t forget to sign up for transportation services if you’ll need a ride! Please take a moment to fill out our quick online transportation form so we can plan bus routes accordingly. Transportation will only be provided for students whose families complete the form. 🗓️ Summer Academy registration closes May 2, so be sure to register AND request transportation before the deadline! 🚌 BUS RIDER FORM: https://forms.gle/pDXB6EoGDGSZdGU87 🌞 TK-7 SUMMER ACADEMY FORM: https://www.waterford.k12.ca.us/forms/2025-summer-academy #WaterfordCares #WUSD

Huge congratulations to Weston Dominguez and Isabella Ramirez our March Perfect Attendance prize drawing winners! 🏆👏 Your dedication to showing up every day is truly paying off! Remember, each month your child has perfect attendance, they earn another chance to win in our monthly drawing. And that’s not all… At the end of the year, all students who had perfect attendance for at least one month will be entered into a grand prize drawing for a family pack of tickets to a theme park! 🎢🌟 Keep showing up, Moon Cubs every day counts! #mooncubs #attendancewinners #attendancematters #everydaycounts

Don’t be alarmed if you see deputies on campus this week — they’re not responding to an emergency, they’re helping us celebrate! 🎉👮‍♂️ The Stanislaus County Sheriff’s Department will be making surprise visits to our schools to recognize students with outstanding attendance — and treat them to ice cream as a sweet reward! 🍨 These surprise celebrations are all about honoring our scholars who show up every day ready to learn and building strong community connections. #WaterfordCares #WUSD

Autism Awareness Week was a BLAST! 💙 Our students celebrated all week long with spirited dress-up days that brought big smiles and even bigger hearts! From wearing hats to favorite sports team gear, they showed what it means to support and include everyone. 🧩 We wrapped it up on Friday, April 4th with a sea of blue for Light It Up Blue and a joyful parade that lit up our halls with pride, unity, and love! Thank you to our amazing families for helping us celebrate the beauty of differences and the power of inclusion! #AutismAwareness #LightItUpBlue #DifferentNotLess #InclusionMatters #SchoolSpirit #ProudToBeInclusive

Our 1st Graders Had a Great Time at Hilmar Cheese! 🧀🍦 Our first grade students enjoyed a fun and educational field trip to the Hilmar Cheese Company Visitor Center. They learned all about the cheesemaking process through interactive exhibits and hands-on activities that brought science and agriculture to life. One of the highlights of the day was making and tasting their own ice cream a sweet treat after all that learning! Students also had a blast playing the AgXscape game, where they explored agriculture in a fun, team-based adventure. A big thank you to Hilmar Cheese for providing such a memorable experience. Our students returned full of excitement and new knowledge and maybe a little extra love for dairy! #MoonSchool # AgEducation # SchoolAdventures # HilmarCheese #IceCreamSmiles #FieldTripFun

🌸 Spring Break is almost here! 🌸 Mark your calendars with these important upcoming dates, and get ready for a fun and relaxing break! 🎉✨ #WaterfordCares #WUSD

ESCUELA PRIMARIA RICHARD M. MOON EXÁMENES CAASPP ¡Lo logramos! Nuestros estudiantes han completado oficialmente la semana de exámenes estatales (excepto por algunos exámenes de recuperación), y no podríamos estar más orgullosos de su arduo trabajo y determinación durante todo este proceso. Para celebrar sus esfuerzos, ¡estamos emocionados de anunciar a los ganadores de nuestra Rifa de Exámenes Estatales! Después de semanas de estudio y preparación, es momento de recompensar a quienes dieron todo de sí. Cada día que los estudiantes llegaron a tiempo Y trajeron su dispositivo cargado, recibieron un boleto para participar en el sorteo. Cada clase tuvo su propio sorteo para una mochila LLENA de artículos divertidos. ✨ Y las ganadoras son... ✨ Para la Sra. Taylor: Ariadna Martínez Para la Sra. Houghton: Kylie Espinoza Para la Sra. Castellanos: Madison Brannan Para la Sra. One: Isabella González Para la Sra. Borges: Ximena Holguín Esperamos que estos premios traigan una sonrisa y un poco de diversión extra después de tanto esfuerzo. Una gran gracias a nuestros estudiantes, personal y familias por todo el apoyo durante el periodo de exámenes. ¡Todos lo lograron como un gran equipo! Tomémonos un momento para celebrar este logro y mirar hacia adelante a la próxima aventura juntos.

Upcoming Vaccine Clinic – No-Cost Immunizations Available! Waterford Unified School District is hosting a free vaccine clinic for families on Friday, April 11, from 1:00–4:00 PM at the Child Development Center. If you have a child who is entering school for the first time or promoting to 7th grade, they may need updated immunizations to meet school requirements. We encourage you to attend this clinic and take advantage of this no-cost option to get your child ready for the upcoming school year. 📅 Friday, April 11 🕒 1:00–4:00 PM 📍 Child Development Center Please bring your child’s current immunization records with you to help staff determine which vaccines are needed. Thank you for helping keep our students healthy and ready to learn! #WaterfordCares #WUSD

📢 Yearbooks Are On Sale Now! Don't let the memories slip away! Our school yearbooks are now available for purchase online for $24 + tax. ✨ Make It One to Remember! Customize your child's yearbook with their name and school picture for a personalized keepsake they’ll cherish for years. 📍 How to Order: Visit ShoobPhoto.com or scan the QR code to place your order. All purchases must be made online. ⏳ Important Deadline – April 21, 2025 The last day to order a yearbook is April 21, 2025. There will be NO EXTRA yearbooks available for sale after this date, so be sure to secure yours before it's too late! ❓ Questions? For any yearbook-related inquiries, please contact Shoob directly at (209) 567-0748. Don’t miss out—order your yearbook today! 📖

Our students had an incredible time at our NED Yo-Yo Assembly, where they were engaged, inspired, and full of excitement! NED, the lovable character whose name stands for Never give up, Encourage others, and Do your best, brought powerful messages of perseverance, kindness, and a growth mindset through an interactive and entertaining show. The energy in the room was contagious as students watched in awe, cheering and laughing while learning impressive yo-yo tricks woven into uplifting storytelling. Seeing their faces light up as they discovered the fun and skill behind yo-yos made the experience even more memorable! Beyond the tricks, the real magic was in the encouraging and positive lessons that will stay with them long after the assembly. #NEDShow #NeverGiveUp #EncourageOthers #DoYourBest #GrowthMindset #PositiveAttitude #SchoolAssembly #YoYoFun #LearningIsFun #MoonSchool

Our 3rd graders had an exciting visit to LWIS, getting a sneak peek into what’s ahead in 4th grade! 🎉 Mr. Smith walked them through expectations, behavior rewards, and instructional norms—making it fun with engaging visuals and even a Bobcat Roar practice! 🐾 Students loved meeting King Bob, spinning the Wheel of Names for awesome Bobcat swag, and touring the campus with 6th-grade leaders. From classrooms to the library, playground, and more, they got a real feel for their future school. The energy was incredible, and our soon-to-be 4th graders left feeling excited and ready for the next adventure! 💙💛 #BobcatPride #FutureFourthGraders

🍀✨ Yesterday was so much fun celebrating St. Patrick’s Day! Our students rocked their best green outfits while cutting out and coloring leprechauns, creating treasure maps, and hunting for gold and lucky four-leaf clovers. Their creativity and excitement made the day extra magical! 💚🌈✨ #LuckyDay #StPatricksDayFun #LittleLeprechauns #MoonSchool

Congratulations to Kali Sears and Kimberly Kennedy, who were the winners of our February monthly perfect attendance drawing!!! Every month your child has perfect attendance is another chance to win big in our prize drawing. At the end of the year, each child who had perfect attendance for at least one month will be entered into a drawing to win a family pack of tickets to a theme park!! #mooncubs #attendancewinners #attendancematters #everydaycounts

✨📚 What a fantastic night at Literacy Night! 🎉 A huge THANK YOU to all the families who joined us for an evening filled with fun, learning, and connection! Families enjoyed engaging activities and crafts, while parents discovered helpful reading strategies to support their little readers. 📖💡 Every child took home a book to continue their reading adventures, and lucky winners went home with exciting literary gift baskets—congrats to our winners! 🎁🎊 A special shoutout to our amazing cafeteria team for providing a delicious dinner! 🍽️👏 We are so grateful for our school community and the joy of learning together! #LiteracyNight #FamilyFun #ReadingAdventures #ThankYou #StrongerTogether #LoveOfReading #MoonSchool

📢 Reminder: Spring Break Science Camp Interest Form Due Friday! 🌊Theme: The World of Water 📅 April 21-25 Open to all TK-8 students Don't miss out on an exciting Spring Break adventure! Students will explore the wonders of water—diving into the water cycle, discovering its importance, and investigating rivers, lakes, and the ocean through hands-on activities. ✅ Deadline to submit interest form: Friday, March 14! Please note this is not a registration form. A follow-up form with full details and permission slips will be sent to those who express interest. 🌟 Let the adventure begin—submit your interest today! 🔗 Interest Form: https://forms.gle/8RfT26MEhrEtPjs58

Oh, what a hat-tastic day we had! 🎩🎉 Today, we tipped our hats to Dr. Seuss in style—rocking our wackiest, silliest, and most Seuss-inspired headwear! From top hats to beanies, our classrooms were buzzing with fun as students and staff embraced the magic of reading. A HUGE shoutout to our amazing parents for helping our kiddos shine! 🎩📚✨ #MoonSchool #HatsOffToReading #DrSeussDay #SeussStyle

Oh, what a rootin’-tootin’ good time we had! 🤠🐴 Yesterday, we celebrated Dr. Seuss in true Western style sporting our best cowboy hats, boots, and bandanas! Our classrooms were alive with Seuss-tastic energy as students and staff embraced the wacky, wonderful world of Dr. Seuss. A big YEE-HAW and THANK YOU to our amazing parents for helping our little cowpokes shine! 🌟📚 #MoonSchool #WesternSpirit #ReadingIsFun #SeussSpirit #YEE-HAW

☀️🎉 Oh, the fun we had! Yesterday, we celebrated Dr. Seuss in style—rocking our brightest colors and coolest shades! 😎✨ Our classrooms were bursting with Seuss-tastic energy as students and staff embraced the wacky, wonderful world of Dr. Seuss. A big THANK YOU to our awesome parents for helping our kids shine—literally! 🌈🕶️ Check out the photos we had a blast! #MoonSchool #DrSeussDay #BrightAndBold #SeussStyle #CoolestShades