Vista Weekly
February 15, 2016
ANNOUNCEMENTS
Congratulations 5th Graders!
The following 5th grade student submitted an essay as to why they thing "Music Unites the World." Sponsored by Education Through Music, these students will be taking a field trip to perform with students from 16 other schools on March 8, 2016 (mark your calendars 5th grade team!). A special thank you to Ms. Ricks for providing our students the opportunity to participate. SO EXCITING!!
Veronica Calzada
Amber Castaneda
Emmanuel Garcia
Carola Hernandez
Selena Hernandez
Anaya Johnson
Juan Pablo Morales
Gisselle Moreno
Rosie Montes
Andrew Torres
Tamara Uribe
Carol Vasquez
Alternates: Gael Gonzales, Alexandra Vasquez
Stoner Campus - Possible UTLA Public Demonstration - Wednesday, February 17
As of now, Stoner Ave. does not appear to be on the list of schools participating. However, we wanted to let you know just in case. We will also notify our parents via blackboard message tomorrow.
PD Opportunities - Please Take Advantage!
We've got some funding left over for Professional Development and would love to give you the opportunity to select your own PD based on your own professional goals. Each teacher has been allocated around $500 to spend on a professional development opportunity. LACOE PD's have been known to be engaging but you are by no means limited to them. Here is the schedule if you want to check them out HERE. When you find a PD of interest, let us know and we will guide you through the sign-up process.
FAQ's
1) What does the $500 cover? Registration fees and occasionally travel costs
2) Can I use the money for more than one PD? Of course! If you do not use all of the money for one of the PD's, you can certainly look for another one.
3) What happens if I don't use the money this year? Use it or lose it unfortunately
4) What if I find something that is more than $500? We can discuss...
5) Does the $500 include subbing fees? No - that will come from another source
6) By when does the money need to be spent? May 1 - Anything you sign up for must be occurring before July 1. Please make your selection before May 1.
One more thing -- MS Teachers, you will be attending a PD on 4/20 for Restorative Behavior Management -- mark your calendars! ES Teachers -- if you are interested in attending this PD, let me know and we will get you signed up as well!
Instructional Material Requests
Admin. Trio Out - Thursday, 2/18
MS Behavior
May be completed online or by paper (see the pink referral forms in your hardcopy VIP binders) but please be sure to submit either one when a student is referred to the office.
Office Staff Location Schedule
Coming Up This Week...
Monday, 2/15
- No School - President's Day
Tuesday, 2/16
- MS - ALL CLASS SCHEDULE
- 7:30 - Pre-conference: Dodd
- 8:35 - FORMAL: Dodd
- 12:00 - Post-Conference: Tzul
- 5:00 - Parent Meeting Regarding MS Swim Unit
- 6:00 - Boys JV Basketball Game @ Berean Church
Wednesday, 2/17
- 7:30 - Preconference: McCarthy
- 8:00 - FORMAL: McCarthy
- 8:30 - Fennema Out - Standards Based Grading Meeting
- 1:30 - ICEF Cadre (Locations TBD)
- 5:00 - Girls Varsity Basketball Game @ Crozier
Thursday, 2/18
- Buczek Out
- Fennema, Pope Out - Instructional Specialists Meeting
- 8th Grade Cap/Gown Photos
- 5:00 - PowerMyLearning Parent Engagement Workshop - Supporting Common Core Readiness
- 6:00 - Girls JV Basketball Game - Berean Church
Friday, 2/19
- 7:30 - Preconference: Clark
- 10:15 - FORMAL: Clark
- 1:00 - IEP - Andy (Rosenberg)
- 3:00 - 8th Grade Fundraiser
Buczek's Tentative Schedule
Instructional Focus - Response to Behavior (2.2B)
Trait of the Month - Fun-Loving
Supervision Reminder
We are still looking for extra help on the yard (major shout-out to those of you who have already volunteered!) A few reminders for when you're on watch:
- Be super VISIBLE (walk around, stay standing, avoid being hidden by students coming to speak to you)
- Be super VIGILANT (really look around, walk over to groups of students that are huddled in the far corners of the yard, walk past the bathrooms several times, and please no cell phone use during supervision).
2/22 - Pupil Free Day
2/23 - 3-8 Fire Drill
2/28 - S2 Progress Reports Go Home2/29-3/4 - Read Across America Week
3/2 - Student of Month K-2 (8:45)
3/14 - Pi Day
3/15 - End of Trimester 2
3/19 - Athletics for All
3/21-3/25 - Parent Conferences
3/23 - College Day
3/25 - Student of Month/Fun Friday (3-8)
3/28-4/1 - Spring Break
Links to Important Forms
Remember to make a copy and share with the observee AND admin.
This one is super important for helping us keeping track of which students have detention on which days. Please submit every time you assign detention.
May be completed online or by paper (see the pink referral forms in your hardcopy VIP binders) but please be sure to submit either one when a student is referred to the office.
To request help from our Tech Guru Mr. Jesus Villareal!
To request help from our Maintenance Guru Mr. Bernard!
To request the convening of a Student Success Team to support a student with sustained difficulties in the area of behavior, academics, attendance, and/or physical/mental health despite documented targeted interventions such as tutoring, parent contact, etc.
504 Referral - coming soon! (Speak directly to Mrs. Pope or Mrs. Fennema in the meantime)