FDR TK-8 School

09/02/2026

School is in full swing! Stay in the know by reading the Principal's Newsletter.

September Principal's Newsletter

09/01/2026

You're invited to join FDR PTA! Whether you can give one hour per week, per month, or per year, we invite you to get involved. Every member makes our school stronger!

Join PTA (2026-27) - Franklin D. Roosevelt TK-8 PTA - Cheddar Up. Collect online payments for events and fundraisers with Cheddar Up.

08/25/2026

Did you shop or dine at Serramonte over the weekend? Save your receipts for FDR!

Three easy ways to submit them:

🗳️ Drop them in the box in the school office

📲 Upload online (be sure to mark VOID on the receipt): www.marketingguru.com/receipts

🛍️ Bring them to the Info Desk at the mall

Help others see this post by sharing it!

08/22/2026

Join us tomorrow in the garden! 🌿🪏

Please bring gloves, water bottle, and any flattened brown cardboard you have around! We are getting our garden beds ready. (For a full supplies list, see Ms. Duffy's email.)

RSVP is encouraged, but not required: https://my.cheddarup.com/c/fdr-garden-day-aug-2026/forms

08/20/2026

A new chapter starts today… It’s going to be a great year!

Happy first day, FDR!

08/17/2026

On the first day of school on Thursday, parents/caregivers are invited to join us for coffee after the bell!

Hosted by the PTA, this is a chance to take a sip, relax after the rush of preparing for the first day, and meet other parents.

Send this to a FDR friend and invite them to join you!

08/10/2026

Support FDR when you shop or dine at Serramonte!

Shop. Earn. Give back. 🎒

Earning for Learning is back at Serramonte Center through March 31, 2027. Local schools can earn up to $2,500 just from your everyday shopping.

Every dollar spent at any Serramonte merchant earns points for participating schools. Just bring your receipts to the Serramonte Information Center and we will take care of the rest. You can also upload your receipts here: https://www.marketingguru.com/school-shopping-program/receipts/

Participating Schools:
🎒 Daniel Webster Elementary
🎒 Franklin D. Roosevelt Elementary
🎒 Garden Village Elementary
🎒 Junipero Serra Elementary
🎒 M.P. Brown Elementary
🎒 Martin Elementary
🎒 Monte Verde Elementary
🎒 Portola Elementary
🎒 Sunset Ridge Elementary
🎒 Susan B. Anthony Elementary
🎒 Thomas Edison Elementary
🎒 Vallemar Elementary
🎒 Westlake Elementary
🎒 Westborough Middle School
🎒 Woodrow Wilson Elementary

Share this with your school community and help them earn! 📣

08/05/2026

Before the school year begins, save the 2026-2027 Jefferson Elementary School District calendar so your family is prepared for important dates. 🗓️

Our calendar will mark first and last days of school, holidays, CoLab days, early release days, state testing days, and school events.

Save it today so you can quickly refer to it throughout the year: https://www.jsd.k12.ca.us/files/user/1/file/Calendar-2026-20271.pdf📱

08/03/2026

School is starting August 20th! Get ready by reading the first Principal's Newsletter of the year. Find info on:

✏️ Back-to-School orientation events
✏️ New enrichment programs at FDR
✏️ Important forms and policies
✏️ Ways for families to get involved

Plus more!

August Principal's Newsletter

05/10/2026

Thank you to everyone who contributed to Staff Appreciation Week at FDR! In addition to meaningful notes and gifts from students and parents, we also received donations from local businesses that made our week even sweeter.

Our heartfelt thanks to Disen Cai Real Estate Group, Peninsula Book Collaborative, Mazzetti’s Bakery, Ling Nam, Rosalind Bakery, Safeway, Starbucks, and Trader Joe’s for supporting our school!