08/31/2026
SEPTEMBER 2026
COMMUNITY SCHOOL NEWSLETTER
BESS MAXWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEARN - GROW - BELONG
OUR VISION
Del Norte Community Schools create strong relationships between families and partners to empower students with safe, inclusive and culturally rich experiences.
Welcome Back Dolphins!
We are so excited to have the children back on campus this year and are looking forward to seeing everyone at one, or hopefully ALL of our fun events that we have planned throughout the year!! There are many ways to become a part of Bess Maxwell Elementary!! You can join our PTSO (Parent Teacher Student Organization) or become an acting member of our School Site Council -- we would love your help guiding our school! Our first fun event is coming up quickly!! MARK THE DATE and come visit with staff and teachers at Back to School Night and PTSO BBQ on Sept 16th from 5:30-7:00 PM. We are looking forward to a great year!!
Pictured L-R: Principal Daron Lindsey, Family Engagement Liaison Janelle Sweet, Social Worker Maddie Pyles and Counselor Justin Robinson at the 3rd Annual Family Summit on August 15th.
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
PTSO Meeting, Tuesday, 9/1, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Back-To-School Night & PTSO BBQ, Wednesday, 9/16, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Picture Day, Tuesday, 9/22
School Site Council Meeting, Tuesday, 9/29, 5:15 p.m.
Adventure TIME!
Starting school is always a new adventure. Here are some ideas to help with this new time. • Visit with neighbors to see who is going to the same school. It’s always fun to have a buddy. • Explore a pick-up and drop off sharing plan with neighbors, or a “Walking School Bus.” • Respond right away to outreach from your child’s teacher. Ask any questions you have! Come to the Back-To-School Night and PTSO BBQ are Wednesday, September 16th from 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Get Involved - Volunteer Opportunities
SCHOOL VOLUNTEERS
One of the most valuable assets for any school is the school volunteer. We are always looking for those special people who can assist with classroom activities and field trips. If you are interested in being a Level 1 or Level 2 volunteer, you would need to fill out a volunteer application, present a picture ID and have our Principal’s authorization. Level 2 volunteers would require a fingerprint scan background check and Keenan safeschools training.
PTSO
The Parent Teacher Student Organization is always looking for new members. It costs nothing to be a member. We meet one hour every first Tuesday of the month in Room 22 or via Zoom. We like to plan activities and fundraise for school assemblies, honor our families through dinners and honor the staff. If you like planning events, then we’d love to have you join us!
SCHOOL SITE COUNCIL
The School Site Council is made up of parents and school staff who review the policies and budgets for our school and help determine what needs to be focused on. The council meets once every two months for an hour or more. Those who are interested in a position on the School Site Council need to contact the office and apply for a position.
Interested? Please contact our office for a application and/or more information.
NO SCHOOL LABOR DAY MONDAY, SEPT. 7
SEPTEMBER 2026
SUN, MON, TUE, WED, THU, FRI, SAT
Tues, September 1, PTSO Meeting, 5:30-6:30 p.m.
Mon., September 7, NO SCHOOL Labor Day Holiday
Wed., September 16, B-T-S Night & PTSO BBQ, 5:30-7:00 p.m.
Tues., September 2, Picture Day
Tues., September 29, School Site Council, 5:15 p.m.
Believe you can and you're halfway there.
GOALS:
THERE’S 365.25 DAYS IN A YEAR.
THERE ARE ONLY 180 DAYS OF SCHOOL PER YEAR.
CHALLENGE YOURSELF TO BE THERE ALL 180 DAYS!
TO DO LIST
DENTAL OR MEDICAL APPOINTMENT THIS MONTH?
GET SIGNED UP FOR INDEPENDENT STUDY
I NEED TO SET TIME ASIDE TO THINK ABOUT WHAT I WOULD I LIKE TO ACCOMPLISH IN THE NEXT 5 YEARS?!
CAN I SET A GOAL THAT CAN GET ME THERE?
DAILY SCHEDULE:
LAYOUT CLOTHES
HAVE BACKPACK READY BY THE DOOR
GET TO SCHOOL ON TIME
TALK NICE TO MYSELF AND OTHERS
NOTES:
INDEPENDENT STUDY IS AVAILABLE FOR UP TO 15 DAYS IN A SCHOOL YEAR.
CONTACT YOUR SCHOOL TO SETUP INDEPENDENT STUDY OR CULTURAL INDEPENDENT STUDY.
REQUESTS MUST BE MADE IN ADVANCE.
IMPORTANT:
MISSING 2 DAYS
OF SCHOOL EVERY MONTH IS
TOO MUCH!
BESS MAXWELL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
LEARN - GROW - BELONG
BESS MAXWELL ELEMENTARY
Principal Daron Lindsey
1124 EL DORADO CRESCENT CITY CA 95531
MAIN OFFICE: (707) 464-0310
