Early Dragons and Later Dragons

Traditionally, MBUSD provides an educationally valuable opportunity for all students in Grades 1, 2, and 3 to be in small groups of approximately 10 students, for 40 minutes either at the beginning or ending of the school day. This program, known as "Early Dragon/Later Dragon" gives students the educationally powerful benefit of more individual attention and small group focused instruction in the very important subject of reading. Beginning in late September, students are assigned to an "Early" or "Late" group. Teachers very carefully place students after considering many factors related to the child’s total profile: academic, physical, personal-social strengths and needs, and their work habits.

Your support and assistance in adjusting schedules, when needed, to accommodate this program will contribute positively to the quality our staff works so diligently to plan and provide for all the children.

Later Dragons should not arrive more than 7 minutes prior to start of class (9:00 AM).  We ask that Later Dragons waiting and Early Dragons leaving, their parents, and their caregivers be quiet during this transition time so that they do not disturb the classes in session.  

Attendance times for Early and Later Dragons are available here.