Stay Connected

Want to know what’s going on at Sylvia Mendez? Here’s how!

In an effort to reach the entire Sylvia Mendez community with current information, there are multiple methods off communication.  Here's how to stay informed and help spread the word.

Remind App

All current guardians are automatically signed up for Remind App to receive messages from the school principal, as well as teachers who choose to use it. The PTA, ELAC, and PCAD family groups also use Remind. Our Family Engagement Specialist also uses Remind to help anonymous families with support for housing, food, transportation, clothing, and more.

If you haven’t already, you can install the app on your phone (Apple App Store for iPhones or Google App Store for Android phones) or login with a computer.

School Newsletter

The principal sends a weekly newsletter every Wednesday via the Remind App.

Room Parents

Each classroom has a parent representative who emails class and grade-level information, information from teachers, PTA news, and coordinates volunteers parent volunteers. If you are a current guardian who is not receiving emails from a Room Parent, you can email your student’s teacher to ask them to connect you to the room parent.

Monthly PTA Meetings

PTA meetings are your “one-stop-shop” to learn about issues that are important to you and directly affect your child: programs and curriculum, school funding, and plans for special events and celebrations. They are a way to find out about volunteer opportunities and to connect with other Sylvia Mendez families. We also regularly have special guest speakers who present material helpful to families.

The Sylvia Mendez PTA holds meetings on the second Wednesday of the month throughout the year from 5:45–7:00pm. Dinner and childcare are provided for all meetings - dinner is served at 5:30pm, right before the meeting begins.

Bulletin Boards

School and community event information is posted on bulletin boards near the entrance to school on Ellsworth.

Robo Calls

Robo calls are recorded phone messages sent by the BUSD administration or from the Sylvia Mendez principal. Robo calls are sent to every home phone number on record.