Bixby Newsletter #9 Sept. 26-30
Go Wildcats
Dreambox and Lexia Support
Thanks
Mr. Harrington
Bixby 2022-2023 Membership Drive - PTO
and Mrs. Conci 94% of her families signing up for PTO Membership...
These two classes will be having a "Pizza Party" and "Movie" this upcoming Week!
Thanks to all our families supporting our School!
Learning About Native American Heritage
Native American Heritage - HISTORY
https://www.history.com/native-american-heritage
WebCommemorate Native American Heritage Month by learning about Native American cultures, contributions and centuries of history and achievement.
A Guide to Land Acknnowledgement
https://nativegov.org/news/a-guide-to-indigenous-land-acknowledgment/ (Links to an external site.)
Grades 6-12
The Removal of Muscogee Nation
Indian Nations vs. Settlers
Susan La Flesche Picotte
Grades 3-12
Pomo Genocide
https://theautry.org/education/educational-videos/pomo-genocide-video (Links to an external site.)
Manhattan, New York
https://americanindian.si.edu/nk360/manhattan# (Links to an external site.)
Grades 5-7
Hiawatha
Grades K-6
https://theautry.org/education/educational-videos/story-mabel-mckay-video
Data Confirmation - 41 Students to Go!. 9-24-22
Data Confirmation Step-by-Step Process
Step 1 Create an email if one does not have any email account.
Step 2 Login to Aeries Parent Portal via the Baldwin Academy website at https://ba-hlpusd-ca.schoolloop.com/ find the Aeries Parent Portal Link
Step 3 Once on the Parent Portal Site enter your email address listed above
Step 4 Enter the password you created. If you forgot your password or never created, one click forgot password link and follow directions emailed to your email account.
Step 5 Find highlighted area for Data Confirmation and follow the click here link.
Step 6 View the 7 sections of Data Confirmation and be sure to click the confirm and continue button in each section.
1. Family
2. Student
3. Contacts
4. Medical History
5. Documents
6. Authorizations
7. Final Data Confirmation
Step 7 Once all sections are completed you will have confirmed your child’s data for the 2022/2023 school year.
If you have any questions during the data confirmation process please contact the office for assistance. Thank you for updating your child’s information.
Sincerely,
Mr. Harrington
Bixby Elementary
(626) 933-8201
The Week Of September 26-30, 2022
Rosh Hashanah 9-(25-27)-22
Make Up Picture Day Thursday October 6. 2022
Monday 9-26-22
Dreambox and Lexia Usage at Home
Grades 1+2 Turn in Fieldtrip Permission Slips (AnnieJr) Play
Grades 3-5 Turn in Fieldtrip Permission Slips (Rodeo)
Tuesday 9-27-22
Dreambox and Lexia Usage at Home
Wednesday 9-28-22
Mid-Week Check by parent on Dreambox and Lexia.
Student should be at 3-4 lessons for Dreambox and about 40-60 minutes for Lexia.
Access These programs through Classlink: Login (classlink.com)
Dreambox - How to check Dreambox Lessons - YouTube
Lexia - 10 second Lexia check! - YouTube
Thursday 9-29-22
College Attire
Dreambox and Lexia Usage at Home
Friday 9-30-22
Spirit Wear Day
Dreambox and Lexia Usage at Home
Bixby Elementary September -Students of the Month
“Leaders”
Perfect Attendance “Extra Recess”
ELAC Parent Voting
ELAC Recommendation Support for all grades after school and Building our ELAC Family Involvement Finding a lead for ELAC Parents Making the commitment to our site and to the District ELAC Meetings DELAC ELAC Dates
Dates
Friday September 16, 2022 @ 8:30 a.m.
Friday October 21, 2022 @ 8:30 a.m.
Friday January 27, 2023 @ 8:30 a.m.
Friday March 10, 2023 @ 8:30 a.m.
Friday April 21, 2023 @ 8:30 a.m.
DELAC Dates Willow Campus 9-11 a.m. October 25 November 29 January 31 March 14 April 25
If you wish to nominate yourself, someone else (after obtaining their consent), or Vote for the Bixby Family Representatives. Please complete the Google Form by 9-16-22. Please contact your principal for further Information or Questions. Mr. Harrington (626) 933- 8202
Los aportes de los padres son valiosos para mejorar la calidad de la educación. Cada escuela en el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Hacienda La Puente opera dos comités importantes: el Comité Asesor de Estudiantes de Inglés (ELAC).
Si desea nominarse a sí mismo, a otra persona (después de obtener su consentimiento), o vote por los Representantes de la Familia Bixby. Complete el formulario de Google antes del 9-16-22. Póngase en contacto con su director para obtener más información o preguntas. Sr. Harrington (626) 933- 8202
家長的意見對提高教育品質很有價值。 拉蓬特莊園聯合學區的每所學校都有兩個重要的委員會:英語學習者諮詢委員會(ELAC)。
如果您希望提名自己,其他人(在獲得他們的同意后),或投票支援Bixby家庭代表。 請在9-16-22之前填寫谷歌表格。 請聯繫您的校長以獲取更多資訊或問題。 哈靈頓先生 (626) 933- 8202
SSC Meeting 2 9-22-22 2:30 p.m.
Next M
Agenda1.0 Welcome/ Introductions of members
2.0 Approval of Agenda and Minutes
3.0 Training: School Site Council: (Roles and Responsibilities PPT)
4.0 Elections for the 2022-23 school year
4.1 SSC member election process ▪ 2- year term (secondary students 1 -year term)
Review how nomination and voting took place for each of the following:
a. Teachers b. Other/Classified c. Parents/community d. Secondary students (K-8; MS/HS)
4.2 Officers ▪ 1- year term (elected by SSC members only)
4.3 DAC Representatives • 2- year term (up to 2 official representatives & up to 2 alternates)
*DAC Reps (elected by SSC members only)
5.0 Review, update, and VOTE to approve By-laws for 2022-23
6.0 Begin 2021-22 SPSA Annual Evaluation to evaluate the effectiveness of Title I funded programs &
services specific in the SPSA (CDE CE 06, 19)
6.1 Analyze updated state & local data: Training for SSC members - Disaggregation of Data: All Students, Grade Level, ELs, Socioeconomically Disadvantages (SED), Students with Disabilities (SWD) as available
o 2022 CAASPP ELA/ MATH
o 2022 Summative ELPAC
o 2021-22 ELA/Math DIA #1 and #2 (grade level and significant student groups)
o Additional site data (e.g. Lexia, DreamBox, Achieve 3000 etc.) as needed
6.2 Based on the analysis of data:
o What are conclusions about student achievement related to Title I?
o What are conclusions about student needs related to Title I?
7.0 Discuss and confirm remaining SSC meeting dates and times
8.0 Advice/Update from English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
9.0 Public Comments/Opportunity to discuss other school issues and programs
10.0 Adjournment
SSC 1 Voting
Meeting 1 9-22-22 Meeting 2 10-27-22 Meeting 3 2-2-23 Meeting 4 3-16-23 Meeting 5a 4-13-23 Meeting 5b 4-27-23 District Advisory Committee Willow Campus 9-11 a.m. October 13 November 17 January 19 March 2
If you wish to nominate yourself, someone else (after obtaining their consent), or Vote for the Wildcat Family Representatives. Please complete the Google Form by 9-21-22. Please contact your principal for further Information or Questions. Mr. Harrington (626) 933-8201
Los aportes de los padres son valiosos para mejorar la calidad de la educación. Cada escuela en el Distrito Escolar Unificado de Hacienda La Puente opera un Consejo de Sitio Escolar (SSC).
Si desea nominarse a sí mismo, a otra persona (después de obtener su consentimiento), o vote por los representantes de la familia Wildcat. Complete el formulario de Google antes del 21-9-22. Póngase en contacto con su director para obtener más información o preguntas. Sr. Harrington (626) 933-8201
家長的意見對提高教育品質很有價值。 拉蓬特莊園聯合學區的每所學校都設有校址委員會(SSC)。
如果您希望提名自己,其他人(在獲得他們的同意後),或投票支援野貓家族代表。 請在9-21-22之前填寫谷歌表格。 請聯繫您的校長以獲取更多資訊或問題。 哈靈頓先生 (626) 933-8201
36th Annual Industry Hills Pro Rodeo at Industry Hills Expo Center
36th Annual Industry Hills Pro Rodeo at Industry Hills Expo Center
Sat., Oct 8 – Gates open 4:00pm – Rodeo at 6:00pm & Concert at 9:00pm
Sun., Oct 9 – Gates open 12:00pm at Rodeo 2:00pm
Tickets at www.industryHillsRodeo.org
Bixby Tutoring through Youth Science Center
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Help for students in Grades 3-12 for Bixby Elementary. Resource from Parent Conferences.
Help through LA County Library
Homework Help
In grades K – 12? Get free help from a live, online tutor using your LA County Library card and PIN number. Tutors cover math, science, English, social studies, essay review, and more! Available daily from 12 – 10 pm, in English, Spanish, and Chinese.
Homework Centers
Many of our libraries offer enhanced resources, computers, and homework helpers to support students like you. Check with your local library!
Attendance is so Important!
Attendance Policies & Procedures at Bixby
In order for each student to receive the education to which they are entitled, every student must be here on time every day. The law requires students to attend school on time every day. Absences shall be classified as follows:
· Excused absence ‑ absence for proper causes are listed in the California Education Code for illness, medical, dental, or optometry appointments, funeral services (immediate family, extending to grandparents), quarantine (under direction of County or City Health officer).
· Unexcused absence ‑ absence that occurs with the knowledge and approval of parents or guardian, but for reasons that, though not acceptable under state law, are not considered truancy.
· Truancy‑ absence that is intentional, a planned violation of State attendance law. Students who are habitually absent or tardy may receive a referral to the District’s Student Attendance Review Board (SARB).
Returning to School after an Absence
Please call the school office at (626) 933-8201 when your child will be absent. We also request a note for legal purposes as note is also required upon re-entry. Parents have three school days to clear the student’s absence. After three days, it automatically becomes an UNEXCUSED absence. Students must bring a doctor’s note if they were absent from school for more than 5 days due to illness. The note must include four items :( 1) the date of absence, (2) specific reason for absence, (3) name of student, and (4) signature of parent or guardian.
In case of illness, assignments may be requested through the school office. Please allow one (1) day for this material to be collected from the teachers. When a student is absent for an extended time, a homework buddy from each class should be contacted to obtain assignments.
Plan Ahead, to limit students missing school. School Holidays 22-23
Veterans’ Day …………………November 11, 2022
Thanksgiving Holiday................November 21-25, 2022
Winter Break..............................December 19-January 1, 2022/23
School Recess Day......................January 2, 2023
Return to School .........................January 3, 2023
Martin Luther King, Jr…………January 16, 2023
President Lincoln Day……………,,, February 13, 2023
President’s Day ... ……………..February 20, 2023
Parent Conference Week …........February 27 - March 3, 2023
Spring Break ...............................April 3-7, 2023
Last Day of School ...................,. May 18, 2023
Rosh Hashanah means literally “head of the year” in Hebrew.
The year 5783 in the Jewish calendar begins at sundown on Sunday, Sept. 25, with in-person Rosh Hashanah 2022 services at most San Diego-area congregations.
Blowing the shofar at Congregation Beth Israel in La Jolla. Image courtesy Beth Israel© Provided by Times of San Diego
Congregation Beth Israel, the largest Jewish congregation in San Diego and the oldest in Southern California, is holding services in a “mask optional/friendly environment” at its sanctuary and streaming them online for those concerned about COVID-19.
Rosh Hashanah means literally “head of the year” in Hebrew. It marks the beginning of a 10-day period of prayer, self-examination, and repentance ending with Yom Kippur, which is known as the Day of Atonement.
The year begins at sundown because the ancient Jewish calendar is based on phases of the moon.
Customs observed on Rosh Hashanah include sounding the shofar, a musical instrument made from a ram’s horn, and eating apples and honey for a sweet new year.
Tashlich, another practice associated with Rosh Hashanah, is a ceremony in which Jews symbolically cast away their sins by tossing pieces of bread into a flowing body of water, with many congregations meeting at local beaches.
The Jewish Federation of San Diego County provides an online listing of local congregations offering 2021 high holiday services.
Rodeo Trip October 7, 2022 for Grades 3-5 Please Return Field Trip Notice!
Performing Arts Trip to see the Play Annie Jr. October 7, 2022 Grades 1+2 Please Return Field Trip Notice!
Upcoming Field Trips and Parent Volunteers
Upcoming trips will need Parent Volunteers! Please be in contact with your student's Teacher.
PARENTS VOLUNTEERS
We encourage parents and guardians of our school community to donate their time to make a meaningful difference in our classrooms. All parents working in the classroom must be cleared annually by the office and school district. Please make see the office manager for more information regarding volunteering.
Dreambox Top Users for Bixby Elementary from 8-3-22 to 9-22-22
These students are setting the pace for an amazing year of growth
Very Impressed that our top 2 Users are TK Students. AMAZING!
Thank you Families for the Support!
Dreambox Top Users - Amazing Job! From 8-3 to 9-22-22
Student First Name Teacher
Giorgino Lee
154
Serena Guzman
140
Dylan Hernandez
125
Isaac Hernandez
122
Jayden Hernandez
120
Ivan Barrier
116
Lucas Lee
114
Joshua Huynh
103
Liam Hernandez
100
Ayden Hernandez
91
Texh Support for Families
To support our students with technology, if you have any issue that come up please call
(626) 933-1111 or email Help Desk <HelpDesk@hlpusd.k12.ca.us>
Here is the link to have the Tech walk you through the Issues.
BIXBY’S STUDENT CREED
22-23 School Year
BIXBY’S STUDENT CREED
• As a Bixby School student, I know I am the main person in charge of my education.
• Today is a new day and I will do my best to act with responsibility.
• If I want to be respected, I know I need to show respect to others.
• I am an important person with high goals for myself.
• I will not let myself or my community down.
• Determination + Discipline + Hard work will = Success.
About Us!
Email: sharrington@hlpusd.k12.ca.us
Website: https://bes-hlpusd-ca.schoolloop.com/
Location: 14664 Wedgeworth Drive, Hacienda Heights, CA, USA
Phone: (626) 933-8201
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Twitter: @BixbyElementary