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December 18 , 2008
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This week Catherine Bronge was Caught Being Good! From the Principal: Thanks to all of you for your generous Adopt-A-Family and Warm Coat donations. More than 30 families received your gifts as part of the Cross County Connections. We couldn't do it without our parent volunteers! Please be aware that all student items in the Lost and Found bin will be donated on Friday as part of the Green Valley coat drive. Students have received this information as well during lunch. I wish all of you a wonderful and safe holiday. As I fly off to Virginia to be with my family I'll be thinking of you and our great community. Happy Holidays Phyllis Roach, Principal
INDEPENDENT PE: In order to participate in Independent Study P.E. for the 2nd semester, the completed applications have to be received by the SRVUSD office by January 5, 2009. An application can be picked up at the Los Cerros office. The students that have already applied during the 1st semester do not have to reapply. If you have any questions you can call Kathy Finger at 552-5620 or email kfinger@srvusd.net |
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Summer school for middle school will be at Iron Horse Middle School June 19-July 17, 2009. Students are recommended based on 1st semester grades of D or F. 7th & 8th grade students viewed “How Rude: the 10 rules of common courtesy” last Friday in P.E. Winter break would be a good opportunity for them to practice! Ask them what they remember. After the break, all students will be viewing Prevent and Protect, a short video on treating others with respect and kindness. National School Counseling Week is coming - February 2-6th. Remember that school counselors impact the entire school through activities (i.e. Career Day) and teacher collaboration, to help ALL students be successful. We invite you to drop by the counseling office and take a look at the resources that are available. Our 8th grade parent night will be coming up in February 19th at 7pm. You will be receiving a survey in advance. The evening consists of some tips to prepare your 8th grader for high school, as well as an interactive panel of high school counselor, middle school counselor, high school teacher, middle school teacher and several current MV students. Academic We have approximately 3 weeks after winter break before the end of 1st semester. This is a good time to make sure your students is tracking their assignments, knows (and uses) their school loop password and is taking advantage of the many opportunities for success during the day (i.e. math, homework support, Spanish study sessions etc.). On July 19, 2006 California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger signed into law, Assembly Bill 1802. The bill provides funding for additional counseling service to all students in grades 7-12. These are services specific to progress towards promotion/graduation, passing the California High School Exit Examination, career technical education and educational options. Immediately following winter break, Ms. White and Ms. Schubb will beginning the in classroom presentations and individual meetings with all 7th & 8th grade students. Counselors will also hold targeted conferences with parents and students in grade 7 & 8 who scored “Below Basic” or “Far Below Basic” on their 6th or 7th grade English and/or Math STAR assessments. These meetings will be the next 2 weeks prior to winter break. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Ms. Schubb nschubb@srvusd.net Career “Cool Nights” (College Opportunity; Opportunities for Life”) is coming soon. The evening will give middle school students and their parents information about transition to high school and opportunities for college and careers. Wednesday, March 4th 6:30-8:30pm, Alhambra High School, Martinez. For more information email Liz Rusk erusk@cccoe.k12.ca.us Personal/social Fifth annual She’s all That is coming. This special conference is sponsored by Soroptimist International of San Ramon Valley, on Saturday, February 7th from 9am-3pm at Gale Ranch Middle School. The day includes a keynote presentation and workshops on topics such as: Mean Girls, Yoga for Girls and Cyber Bullying. For more information, please visit www.soroptimist-sr.org or 925-355-2442. Parent Tip Is your student spending 3-4 hours on homework each night? Take a look. Taming the Overachieving Monster http://www.parentingteensonline.com/article/show/title/Taming_the_Overachieving_Monster
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District Holds Community Forums to Discuss Financial Crisis The San Ramon Valley Unified School District is encouraging parents and community members to attend one of four forums scheduled in January to discuss the impact of the current State budget crisis on local education. “The state of The forums will provide the district with opportunities to share more details about these challenges and to hear community input related to the preservation of local public education. The Board of Education will most likely act in late January to place a parcel tax on the ballot in the spring, so the forums will give parents and community members an opportunity to help shape the measure before it goes to the voters. The district’s existing parcel tax is set to expire in June 2009. Community Forum Nights 6:30-8 PM – In School Libraries • January 15, 2009 • January 20, 2009 • January 22, 2009
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