WEEK 22 - February 19, 2021

This week went by so fast! So much is happening inside and outside our classrooms. Every week I will try to showcase more of the wonderful work our kids and teachers are doing through our virtual learning platforms. I will also try to showcase what we are up to in the office and around campus. This week please enjoy reading about the adventures in Ms. Martinez' Kindergarten class, Ms. Cachu's third grade dual immersion class and the progress students in Ms. Jimenez' fifth grade class are making.

Thank you to all the parents who took the time out of their super busy schedule and stopped by the school on Tuesday to exchange HP devices for brand new Chromebooks. Also, thank you to those who picked up a new Chromebook to use for state testing. We really appreciate you doing this!

This week we held an ELAC Council Meeting and a SSC Meeting. You will find the meeting agenda (written out and in Slideshow format) on our website. I included a PDF copy of the SSC meeting Slideshow Agenda below for your convenience.

Grab and Go Meal Distribution will go back to our regular Monday schedule on 02/22/21

Also in this week's newsletter you will find information on Special Education, NACP's Enrollment Lottery, and taking School Pictures at Home.

Happy Friday! Enjoy the weekend!

Sincerely Yours,

-Dr. Guerrero

Rainbow Party:

Ms. Martinez had a Rainbow Party to celebrate reaching their CLASS POINT GOAL and to celebrate the 100th day of school! Ms. Martinez was the rainbow and wore a colorful bow and matching makeup and Ms. Bauder wore her favorite color which is yellow. Students wore shirts to match their color groups. It was a huge celebration for all!

Hooray for reaching your goal and for being 100 days smarter boys and girls! We are proud of you!

100% ATTENDANCE:

A BIG celebration for Ms. Martinez and her students is that they have gotten 100% attendance for the past 2 weeks. She is hoping to get 100% for this week and those to follow. You can do it!

Spirit Day

Ms. Martinez' class has spirit! Students wore their Pinks, Whites and Reds last Friday to showcase their school spirit.

Students in Ms. Cachu's Class have been busy learning and helping others learn.

Visual Biography Presentations:

Ms. Cachu shared a picture of her students with the props and boards they used to present their Visual Biographies. Students helped their peers learn more about famous historical figures such as: Jackie Robinson, Frida Khalo, Rosa Parks, Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and so many others. Ms. Cachu shared that in some cases students had to read the information about their historical figure in one language and then translated it in order to write their reports and present it in the other language or the target language. For example, the student reads a book or article in English, then presents in Spanish or vice versa.

What an amazing way to showcase your Bilingual and Biliterate Skills!!

Skype with a Scientist:

Ms. Cachu's also shared that students in her class have been studying animal adaptations as part of their NGSS standards. To make the learning more meaningful for her students Ms. Cachu reached out to Richard, who is a Biologist. Richard visited Ms. Cachu's classroom to talk to students about bird migration. I am sure that "Skyping with a Scientist" was a great experience for our students.

Happy Birthday Ms. Cachu:

The last picture Ms. Cachu shared with us is that of her students celebrating my birthday at the end of last month.

If you are interested or just want to try it out, click on the link and follow the steps.

*Please note that the information is provided to you, but the services are not sponsored by NACP. If you decide to place an order all questions will need to be directed to Shutterfly and Lifetouch.

FEBRUARY 26, 2021 at 3:00PM

Last day to submit a Lottery Enrollment Interest Application will be Monday, February 22, 2021!

NACP is currently accepting applications for the 2021-2022 Enrollment Lottery. Please help us share the news with your friends, family, colleagues, community, etc. The application process is simple you can access the 2021-2022 Lottery Enrollment form here.

PUBLIC LOTTERY

FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 26, 2021

3:00PM VIA ZOOM

CLICK ON SLIDESHOW BELOW TO LEARN A LITTLE MORE ABOUT NACP,

A PLACE OF POSSIBILITY!

Every student with perfect attendance will receive an award and mention at our next Success Celebration Assembly, February 26, 2021!

As a Reminder, Whole Group (Class) Synchronous Live Zoom Sessions are as follows:

Monday, Wednesday, Friday

8:30am - 9:20am Session 1

9:40am - 11:10am Session 2

12:10pm - 12:40pm Session 3

Tuesdays

Interventions (times and group of students vary, please check with your child's teacher)

-Plus- Google Classroom Assignments

Thursdays

Interventions and Visual and Performing Arts (times and group of students vary, please check with your child's teacher)

-Plus- Google Classroom Assignments

MONDAYS

9:00am to 12:00pm

1:00pm to 2:30 pm

Families will pick up 5 Breakfast Meals and 5 Lunch Meals for each child in their household during each of these distribution dates.

Please stop by our school to pick up meals for your children, even if they do not attend NACP!

Share this information with your family, friends and acquaintances even if they their children do not attend NACP. These services are for all children in the community, up to 18 years old.

If you couldn't make it on Tuesday, here's what you can do:

1. Make an appointment by calling 818-710-2640 wait until end of message to leave a voice mail or email NACPoffice@nacpdolphins.org

CHROMEBOOKS WILL NOT BE AFFECTED, THEY WILL CONTINUE WORKING NORMALLY

Please consider joining these workshops, more information will be shared via Remind.

helphelp@techabee.com

PH: (925)494-2101

Please call Techabee first between 8:00am and 5:00pm M-F. They will be able to answer all your questions about technology support and troubleshooting your child's device or feel free to email them...

If you are having issues with your Chromebook please call Beehively first (number above). If our IT personnel is unable to help you resolve the issue and you need to exchange the Chromebook, please email the office to make an appointment. Appointments will only be available on Mondays (except for holidays). Please note that we can only have a limited number of people in our office.

Please email us at nacpoffice@nacpdolphins.org to make an appointment.

Please note that if you come to the office without an appointment there will be no office personnel at the school site- we are working from home per a directive from our Board of Directors . We thank you in advance for your patience and support.

Thanks for helping us keep you safe! We thank you for keeping us safe too!

• Phone Messenger- "Phone Blasts"
• Remind Application (Please sign up with your child's classroom teacher or for the school's through the Parent Center)
• School Website: https://www.newacademycanoga.com
• Social Media: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter
• Email
• Phone
• In person (if needed)

Please make sure we have your most up to date contact information including your address, phone numbers, and email addresses.