@ Alta Vista
May 13, 2019
CAASPP Wrap Up - Back to Normal Schedule
Thanks to everyone for the hard work and flexibility during the last two weeks of testing. Not only did people have to adjust their schedules, but our intermediate teachers were helping with our make-up schedule by proctoring multiple tests during morning sessions. Thank you!
Fifth grade really dug in this week and worked hard to wrap up their Science testing ahead of schedule on Friday. This means we will be going back to our schedule for our special programs such as PE, Library, and Music.
There is still make-up tests to be completed, so the office will be busy with students coming and going. If possible, please try to avoid sending additional students to the office. If you have an urgent need, call Vicki first to see if Cathy is available.
Thoughts from George Couros
Taking a moment to be kind could make an impact for a lifetime on someone else.
By George on May 09, 2019 04:11 pmPlease take 90 seconds to watch this video (it is SOOOO worth it):
Every day, this elderly woman says “hello” to school kids as they pass by her house. When they found out their beloved neighbor was moving, hundreds of kids left school to give her one last “goodbye.” https://t.co/t4TrADCOhi pic.twitter.com/jGazeW7QLI
— CBS News (@CBSNews) May 3, 2019
A few things:
1. Taking a moment to be kind could make an impact for a lifetime on someone else.
2. How many people seeing this video did something positive for someone else because of what they say from both the elderly lady and the students? Kindness is contagious.
3. Videos like this remind me that adults can have an impact on our youth and our youth can have an effect on adults. Both are important.
Hopefully, this short video brought the same light to your day as it did mine.
The NED Show
The tentative schedule is below. If you would like to change your assigned time, please reach out and arrange to switch with another class:
8:30-9:20
Bergman
Yates
Parnell
Haughney
Malave
Anderson
Binesh
Hamamjy
Yu
Lueck
Riley
9:35-10:25
Lawson
Phillips
Winger
Raser/Pugliese
Hanson
Werner
Lo
Schott
Williams
Carlen
Hammer
Standridge
REMINDERS
- Bring your completed pinks/blues to Tuesday's staff meeting. We will talk about the placement process for a few minutes and then your team will be able to work on placement lists in the staff room or a classroom.
- Sarah Lee will be honored at Monday night's USD Board meeting, beginning at 6:00. Please join us in celebrating her contributions to Team Alta Vista.
- The USD Employee Recognition Celebration begins at 3:00 on Wednesday. Come join us in honoring our VIPs Lynne and Gary. We will also be celebrating the years of service of Marika, Barbara, Valerie, Caryn, Mary Fran, Star, Cyndy, Christy, and Manny (25 YEARS!).
MARK YOUR CALENDARS
5/13 - USD Board Meeting Honoring Volunteers of the Year (Sarah Lee) @ 6:00
5/14 - Fifth Grade Walking Tour to UMS (9:00-10:30)
5/14 - Staff Meeting @ 3:00 (Class Placement)
5/15 - USD Employee Recognition Celebration @ Dartmouth Middle School (3:00-5:00)
5/15 - Alta Vista Art Show (5:00-8:00)
5/16 - IEP: Sharanya @ 7:30 (Carol, Jeena, Cathy)
5/16 - IEP: William L @ 3:00 (Cyndy, Jeena, Vince, Carla, Cathy)
5/16 - Home & School Club Meeting @ 6:30
5/17 - Third Grade Wax Museum
5/17 - Assembly: The NED Show (Never Give Up*Encourage Others*Do Your Best) @ 8:30 & 9:35
5/18 - Math Olympiad Tournament @ DMS
5/20 - IEP: Geneve T @ 3:00 (Sara, Vince, Jeena, Caitlin, Carla, Cathy)
5/20 - IEP: Peter N @ 3:00 (Michelle L, Rachel, Zack, Robynne, Mikayla)
5/21 - IEP: Lily T @ 3:00 (Cheryl, Vince, Kari, Jeena, Caitlin, Cathy)
5/22 - Open House: H&SC @ 6:30; Classrooms Open 7:00-8:00
5/23 - IEP: Delaney M @ 3:00 (Sara, Vince, Kari, Jeena, Cathy)
5/27 - Memorial Day (No School)