Monday, September 29th, 2:30-4:30pm- Drama rehearsals start in the MPR
Wednesday, October 1st- Yosemite $200 deposit due to 6 grade Core teachers
Friday, October 3rd- No school, staff development day
Monday, October 6th to Friday October 10- Conference Week, dismissal at 11:15am
October 6th to October 9th, 11:15-1:15pm- Drama rehearsals in the MPR

Wednesday, October 15th, 7pm- American Heritage Trip Parent Info Meeting

Tuesday, October 21st, 2:35pm- CJSF Meeting

Congratulations to Katherine Sharrock who was caught being good this week!
Please come by the office to pick up your prize. Who will win next week?

From the Principal:

Progress Reports:
Los Cerros staff is preparing to send first quarter Progress Reports early next week. Along with other schools in the district we will use School Loop for all Progress Reports this year. Currently we still have about 30 parents who have not registered for School Loop. I'd like to encourage anyone who is experiencing difficulty registering for School Loop to please contact the school and we'll be happy to assist you with registering. Anyone who is not registered as of Monday, Sept. 29 will be sent a progress report via email. If you used School Loop last year you will use the same log-in information and if you have more than one student at Los Cerros you will need to register for each student. Semester report cards will still be mailed home to families.

Magazine Drive:
Our numbers are still coming in but the magazine drive was hugely successful with a total of $53,000 in sales. This exceeded our goal by $3000! Prizes are still being distributed to students. Winning homerooms held the LC annual Pig Races with Mrs. Roudman's class winning. Congratulations to all and thank you again for your hard work.

Board recognition:
Our Math department was recognized on Tuesday evening by the SRVUSD Board of Education for their outstanding work in promoting math education, in STAR test success, and in their diligence in tutoring and assisting students. Congratulations to Robin Bovberg, Bunki Kramer, Sue O'Reilly, Carol Giannini, and Jacque Angius for their work.

Phyllis Roach

Sixth Grade Yosemite Trip 2009
The three-day Yosemite Trip is an exciting outdoor education opportunity emphasizing Field Science and Environmental Experiences in spectacular Yosemite National Park. This exceptional award-winning program is provided through the Yosemite Institute.

Students spend the days hiking with a trained Yosemite Institute Instructor, learning in the outdoors. The Yosemite Valley becomes their classroom. Students also learn through Team Building “group challenges” and experience the park in ways most visitors never will. Evening programs complement the hiking experiences.

When?
Sunday, May 10 through Wednesday, May 13.
Buses will leave Sunday morning and return Wednesday early evening.

Who?
Los Cerros sixth graders, staff, and parents.
Parent Chaperones needed. Share this amazing experience. Interested? Please put your name and phone on your child’s form. We will contact you.

DETAILS:
Trip Fees: $400.00 including transportation
Non-Refundable Deposit of $200.00 is Due Wednesday OCTOBER 1st
How ? Reserve your child’s space NOW......
Fill out the form and send along with your deposit for $200 payable to Los Cerros.

CHECKS MUST BE RECEIVED BY WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1st
PLEASE RETURN FORM (SENT HOME WITH YOUR CHILD ON WED. 9/24) TO YOUR CHILD’S CORE TEACHER WITH CHECK ATTACHED!

American Heritage Trip: PARENT INFORMATIONAL MEETING
Audience: All Grades, Grade 6, Grade 7, Grade 8, Parents and Students

WHO: Parents of 6th, 7th, & 8th graders
WHEN: Wednesday, October 15th at 7pm
WHERE: Room 14
WHAT: Each year students and parents join Mr. Simonds on a historical adventure exploring Washington D.C., Gettysburg, Philadelphia, and New York City. The trip will take place during 2009 "Spring Break".

Please Join us!

PRIMO'S RUN- SUPPORT LOS CERROS ~ Register for the Primo's Run for Education taking place on Sunday, October 19th, at http://www.primosrun.com. Primo's Run for Education, the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation's largest fundraiser, is a 25- year-old tradition bringing together athletes, educators, local businesses and our community of parents and children for a fun, healthful event --- all while raising money for our schools! Register to walk/run and/or volunteer to help; both help our PTA earn extra dollars from registrants and volunteers. You can choose to register for the 5K run/walk, 5K timed run, or ½ Marathon timed run. Remember: Our school receives credit only if you register online! Register today! Your child will receive a FREE RUN DAY if they enter and run the Primo's race!!!

Weekly Sports Games at Los Cerros

Monday, September 29th
6th Grade Flag Football – Home vs. Diablo Vista
7th Grade Flag Football – AWAY at Diablo Vista

Tuesday, September 30th
6th Grade Flag Football – AWAY at Charolette Wood
8th Grade Flag Football – Home vs. Diablo Vista

Cross Country at Oak Hill Park

Thursday, October 2nd
7th Grade Flag Football – Home vs. Charlotte Wood
8th Grade Flag Football – AWAY at Charlotte Wood

All games start at around 3:30 and will end around 4:30.
Please make sure all permission slips are in prior to the start of games.
Thanks and let’s have a great season.

Organization Bootcamp will be offered beginning 10/21/08. Class size is limited and students will be placed based on teacher recommendation. If you would like to submit your student’s name, please email Ms. Schubb, being sure to indicate “bootcamp” in the subject heading. nschubb@srvusd.net

8th grade parents
If you would like a “parent mentor” to support you and your student’s transition from 8th to 9th grade, please email Ms. Schubb nschubb@srvusd.net. Mentors are last year’s 8th grade parents who are willing to offer words of wisdom and support as your student moves from middle school to high school.

If your 8th grade student would like to be a peer tutor, please have him/her come in the counseling office and pick up an application.

Personal/Social-

Safe School Ambassadors
Los Cerros will be beginning our 4th year of the Safe School Ambassadors (SSA) program. We will begin our selection process of approximately 6-8 students from each grade level to receive intensive training on conflict resolution skills. The SSA Program model allows Ambassadors to be safe, cool, and effective. Ambassadors first intervene with their close friends and others they know well; this familiarity increases their effectiveness and reduces the risk of retaliation. Ambassadors also act in the moment, as cruelty is happening, so their impact is immediate; they don't need to wait for an appointment with a counselor or mediator. The selection process will begin in September. Students are selected through a combination of peer recommendation; teacher recommendation; and self selection. Training will be the week of conferences in October. For more information on this program, please see www.safeschoolambassadors.org.

Career
Our 4th annual Career Day will be Friday, November 7th, 2008 from 10:35a-12:50pm in the multi-purpose room. If you would like to share your career with our students and/or volunteer your time, please contact Jean Lindberg j.lindberg@sbcglobal.net