Marvelous March
Dear Astro Families,
As you know, this will be my last year at Ladd Acres. I want to thank all of you for making the last 6 years of my career memorable and fabulous. I cannot say it enough...Ladd is a VERY special place. I am proud of our hardworking students, dedicated staff and welcoming community. Your next leader will be blessed, as I have been, to be here. That being said, I am focused on making Ladd's 50th year, the most amazing and memorable year to date!
Exciting times are in store for Ladd as we move into March. Please see below for upcoming events.Looking forward to a terrific month of learning, growing and love.
Have a fantastic, fun March!
With warm regards,
Francesca Sinapi
Principal, Ladd Acres Elementary
DREAM big... REACH for the stars...TOGETHER we ACHIEVE success!
March Dates to Remember
March Character Trait: Respectful
3/1 Read Across America Day
3/4 Kindergarten Registration Begins
3/8 Spirit Day - Book Character Day
PBIS Assembly, Popcorn with the Principal, Family Groups
3/10 Daylight Savings Time begins (Move clocks forward one hour)
3/14 Culture Fair
3/20 Menchie’s Fundraiser (Watch for flyer)
3/21 PTA Meeting, 2:15 p.m.
3/22 Last day of Winter After-School Clubs
3/25-29 Spring Break, No School
Wear ASTRO gear every Friday!
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Bridges 2nd Edition Family SupportThe resources provided below are for family members of students in classrooms currently using Bridges 2nd Edition. We offer them to provide guidance and suggestions for participating in your child's learning—your best source for answering questions and getting assistance is your student's teacher.
| Writing at HomeWriting is a terrific way for children to express their thoughts, creativity, and uniqueness. It is also a fundamental way in which children learn to organize ideas. And learning to write well helps children to be better readers. When engaging in writing, young children often mirror what they see around them: adults and older children writing lists, letters, text messaging. They are observing the way writing is used in our everyday lives. Link: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/developing-writing-and-spelling-home | Reading at HomeChoosing a book - the five finger rule. Open the book to any page and ask your child to read. Put up a finger every time your child does not know a word. If you have put up more than five fingers before the end of the page - this book is too hard for your child. Choose books that match your child’s likes and interests. Check For Understanding Start the book by making predictions. What do you think will happen in this story? Ask questions and make comments during the reading process. After reading a book, have your child tell you the events from the story in the correct order. What was the problem in this story? How did the character feel when…? Encourage your child to make connections. Does this story remind you of another book you read, an event in your life, a movie? |
Bridges 2nd Edition Family Support
The resources provided below are for family members of students in classrooms currently using Bridges 2nd Edition. We offer them to provide guidance and suggestions for participating in your child's learning—your best source for answering questions and getting assistance is your student's teacher.
- Link: https://www.mathlearningcenter.org/families/bridges2
- An overview of Bridges in Mathematics for families; available in English or Spanish.
- Frequently Asked Questions about Bridges in Mathematics
- Ways a Parent Can Help with Math from Resources for Teachers
Writing at Home
Writing is a terrific way for children to express their thoughts, creativity, and uniqueness. It is also a fundamental way in which children learn to organize ideas. And learning to write well helps children to be better readers.
When engaging in writing, young children often mirror what they see around them: adults and older children writing lists, letters, text messaging. They are observing the way writing is used in our everyday lives.
Link: http://www.readingrockets.org/article/developing-writing-and-spelling-home
Reading at Home
Choosing a book - the five finger rule.
Open the book to any page and ask your child to read. Put up a finger every time your child does not know a word. If you have put up more than five fingers before the end of the page - this book is too hard for your child.
Choose books that match your child’s likes and interests.
Check For Understanding
Start the book by making predictions. What do you think will happen in this story?
Ask questions and make comments during the reading process.
After reading a book, have your child tell you the events from the story in the correct order.
What was the problem in this story?
How did the character feel when…?
Encourage your child to make connections. Does this story remind you of another book you read, an event in your life, a movie?
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is March 25 - 29! Enjoy your time with your family and friends! | Is OPEN! Please pick up a packet in the front office. | Coming Soon!English https://www.smore.com/t89dg Spanish: https://www.smore.com/4m1k9 |
is March 25 - 29!
Is OPEN!
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PTA Meeting March 21st in the library at a special time - 2:15! Daycare is provided. | Menchie's Yogurt Fundraiser March 20th at the 185th location. Please make sure you bring the flyer with you! | After School Club - Ses. #3 New afters school clubs will start April 8th. Forms are coming home in the next week. These are due before the break. Please get them in ASAP. |
PTA Meeting
Menchie's Yogurt Fundraiser
After School Club - Ses. #3
Parking Lot Safety
We appreciate your patience with the changes of our parking lot. As you know, our parking lot gets pretty busy at the end of the day.
We have been asked by the Hillsboro Police Department to remind you that it is illegal to park or stop in the bike lane on Cornelius Pass. Please know that tickets can be given if cars are stopped there.
Here are a few suggestions that may help:
Choose to come a few minutes later to stagger the arrival of drivers. Adults stay with children until they have all been picked up.
If available, have your child ride the bus.
Circle around the block.
We apologize for the inconvenience. It takes teamwork between the school and parents to make our after-school pick-up successful. Thank you so much for your cooperation!
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OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education
The OnPoint Prize for Excellence in Education program will award up to $85,000 to local teachers and schools.
The 2019 awards include:
Educator of the Year: Two teachers (one representing grades K-8, one representing grades 9-12) will have their mortgage paid by OnPoint for one calendar year and a $2,500 donation will be given to their schools.
Educator of the Year Finalist: Two teachers (one representing grades K-8, one representing grades 9-12) will each receive a $5,000 cash award and a $1,500 donation will be given to their schools.
Circle of Excellence: Six educators will each win a $1,500 cash award and a $1,000 donation will be given to their schools.
Community Builder: Four schools will receive $1,000 for a special project of their choice. A fifth school, selected by community votes, will receive $2,000.
Anyone, including teachers themselves, can nominate an educator or school and join us in supporting education in our community!
Make sure to submit your nominations by 5:30 PM PDT on Monday, April 8, 2019 at www.onpointprize.com
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Ladd Acres WebsiteOur first line of communication is through our website. You can access information by clicking on https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/laddacres | By clicking follow, you will receive notifications on your own feed. https://www.facebook.com/Ladd-Acres-Elementary-School-275637752638012/ | Our twitter account is linked to our Facebook page so you can access the photos on that page or you can use your personal Twitter account by following us @LaddAcres https://twitter.com/LaddAcres |
Ladd Acres Website
Our first line of communication is through our website. You can access information by clicking on https://www.hsd.k12.or.us/laddacres
By clicking follow, you will receive notifications on your own feed.
https://www.facebook.com/Ladd-Acres-Elementary-School-275637752638012/ Our twitter account is linked to our Facebook page so you can access the photos on that page or you can use your personal Twitter account by following us @LaddAcres
https://twitter.com/LaddAcres
Ladd Acres Elementary