Del Rey Woods gained 23 points in their API (Academic Performance Index) score on the 2013 STAR test, increasing our total score to 773. This gain was the most of all schools in MPUSD, and continues a trend in higher test scores year after year. Del Rey Woods is the only school in MPUSD to raise their CST scores in both ELA (English Language Arts) and Math for five consecultive years.

Here is a breakdown of our improvement:

Thanks so much to our teachers and families! Working together and with a common mission of improving student academic achievement as well as behavioral health exemplifies a school that continues to improve services to students. By the way, we have the 7th highest API out of all 22 schools in MPUSD. Way to go, everyone!

Taco Tuesday was a great evening for Del Rey families and staff. Thanks so much to teachers and staff who volunteered to help create a very successful PTA sponsored Book Fair and Taco Night. Clifford the big red dog was taking pictures with students. Get yours today! See Ms. Georgina in the office to get your picture with Clifford. Thank-you families for your outstanding support! Thank-you Ms. Rojas for the excellent tacos. (11/19/13)

Del Rey Woods students have recently been on the covers of central coast publications! Two of our 5th grades, Justinn and Alexis are on the most recent cover of Monterey County Weekly. 4th graders Jose, Sherilyn, Jennifer, and Jennifer made the cover of CHOMP's Health Matters magazine. 4th grader Jonathan is part of the inside story.

Great job, kids!

We just added a new "Fun Stuff" section under the "Parents" category where we'll list interesting items to browse with your students from home. Our first addition to this section is Live Cams from the Monterey Bay Aquarium. Watch a shark feeding show on the Kelp Cam, watch sailboats on the Monterey Bay cam, and enjoy the sea otter cam, penguin cam, aviary cam, or open sea cam. Click HERE to view!

Parents! We're hoping to make the 2013-2014 yearbook the absolute best one so far. If you would like to send in photos to be considered for the yearbook, you can email them to mirodriguez@mpusd.k12.ca.us. Photos must have been taken at school events or on campus by a parent, family member, or guardian. If you have video of events, feel free to contact us at the same address and we might feature it on the school website! 

We need your help! We want our school to be the best it can be. It is important we get your thoughts and suggestions in the following surveys. All answers are anonymous and confidential. Thanks!

• Climate Survey - Students
• Climate Survey - Parent/Guardian
   
• Bullying Survey - Primary Students 
• Bullying Survey - Secondary Students
• Bullying Survey - Staff

We will be offering our bilingual parents the opportunity to improve their English through the use of the Rosetta Stone language program.

Please keep an eye on this page for sign-up dates and class schedules!

If you would like to take advantage of this offer please contact the school office at (831) 392-3907 to get on the list.

Registration for incoming kindergarten students will start now for the 2012-2013 school year, for all students who will turn 5 by October 1st.

The following documentations is needed for to register your child:

• Up-to-date immunization records
• Physical Examination or appointment date (physicals are required for first grade, but we strongly encour age parents to get the physical examination when their child enters kindergarten.)
• Birth certificate
• Proof of Address (utility receipts, escrow documents, rental lease…last 30 days)

​You can pick up registration paperwork from the school office between 8:15 – 4:00 pm. Please bring with you items listed above.

Parents PLEASE be AWARE when driving by a school campus DO NOT SPEED! Be aware of all your surroundings at all times. DON’T TEXT AND DRIVE OR TALK ON YOUR CELLPHONES. Always make COMPLETE STOPS and obey the driving laws.

Parents please remember children are supposed to wear NAVY and WHITE uniforms! NO BLACK PANTS! AND NO JEANS! THEY ARE NOT PART OF UNIFORM CONDUCT. ALSO NO BRIGHT RED SHOES ARE ALLOWED TO BE WORN AT SCHOOL.

It is difficult for students to make up work when they are absent or late. Illness should, generally, be the only exception for students to be out of school. Please try to make all medical appointments after school and plan all vacations during our days off.

Call us at 392-3907 when your child is out of school. Each day at school is vital for your child.

Please make sure your student arrives to school on time. Students arriving after 8:00 am will be meeting with the principal during their lunch time.

It is very important that your student attends school every day and that they arrive on time. Every minute they are late or absent they lose important academic instruction time.

Homework is an integral part of your child’s educational process. The assignment of homework serves two purposes. The first and obvious is practice and application of academic skills. Equally important and often overlooked is that homework is an exercise in developing responsibility and good study habits. These are skills that will be essential to being successful in school. Parent support and supervision of homework is an extremely important factor towards building good study habits and personal responsibility. We believe that, as parents and teachers working together, we can build success for your child. Please assist us by ensuring that your child has a quiet area and sufficient time daily to complete his/her assigned homework tasks. Thank you.

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