#AUSDCONNECT
BECOMING THE DESTINATION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF EAST COUNTY!
A Message from Dr. Newman
Dear AUSD Parents, Guardians, and Community Members:
I’m so pleased to welcome you to the inaugural edition of the monthly #AUSD CONNECT. We hope #AUSD CONNECT keeps you connected to our schools, the District as a whole, and provides an opportunity for two way communication.
As the new Superintendent, I am in the process of meeting with all AUSD staff, students, parents and community members to hear everyone's ideas on developing a bold new vision for teaching and learning. On October 12, I will be holding the first of several community forums designed to listen closely to your ideas, thoughts, hopes and dreams for the future.
I feel so fortunate to join a winning team and am excited about the places we'll go in the years to come.
Sincerely and with Appreciation,
Rich Newman, Ed.D.
Proud Superintendent of Alpine Union
THE FUTURE IS OURS TO CREATE!
Creating a New Vision for Teaching and Learning in AUSD - Your INPUT is Needed
Our students will inherit a world that is exponentially different than the one in which we live today. To ensure that our students are prepared to compete in the global marketplace, they will need to develop a set of skills that include the ability to collaborate with others, think critically, communicate effectively and adapt to a changing world landscape. We will need to ensure that our students have access to a range of learning opportunities that provide opportunities to think anew. This includes ensuring that students can pursue their passions and interests while being provided personalized learning opportunities and multiple pathways for learning.
As a District we are committed to ensuring that the way teaching and learning occurs for our students evolves to ensure that each student reaches their potential. To craft a vision for the future we need to hear your ideas, thoughts and dreams for the future. On October 12 and 14, 2016 Dr. Newman will be holding a Future Focus Planning Community forum to capture the viewpoints and ideas of our parents and community. The meeting on October 12 will take place from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm at the Boulder Oaks Elementary School Auditorium. The meeting on October 14 will take place at Alpine Elementary School from 10:30-11:30.
PARENT SURVEY - LOCAL CONTROL ACCOUNTABILITY PLAN
We want to ensure that there are multiple pathways to capture your thinking. Please take a moment to complete the survey. The information we gather in this survey will be used to help build our vision and to develop our Local Control Accountability Plan (LCAP). The LCAP requires Districts to gather input from students, teachers, parents, and community members to determine the goals, actions, and budget priorities for the District. Please take a few moments to give your input to this important process.
New AUSD Website Coming Soon!
PeachJar - Digital Backpack
All AUSD schools will be using Peachjar this year to share flyers with parents. Peachjar will allow us to digitally approve and distribute eflyers directly to parents and have them posted to each of our school's website automatically. In addition to making the sharing of information simpler, we hope you no longer have to search through your child's backpack to find forms and important documents.
If you provided your email address to your child's school on your student's contact information form this year or last year, a Peachjar account has been established for you. You should receive or will be receiving an email from Peachjar with your login information. This is provided so that you can manage your account and flyer delivery preferences. You do not need to log in to receive or view e-flyers. If you did not provide your email address and would like to receive Peachjar e-flyers, let your school office know to add your email address to the district contact form.
SCHOOL UPDATES
Here are a few of the many things happening at our schools.
CELC/SHS/MVLA
Map testing for MVLA and SHS students is underway
Pathways, our core reading program, will begin in October for CELC and SHS. This is a chance for your student to receive reading instruction in small groups to better meet his/her individual needs
Fire safety programs will be held at all three schools during October
Sep 28 - The SHS running club meeting
Sep 30 - CELC PTA will host its Back to School Barbecue
Oct 10 - the principal will share the School Safety plan for public review as well as hold a Title 1 and GATE parent night
Oct 10 - Teddy Bear week at CELC
Oct 20 - The Great American Shakeout
Oct 24 - Red Ribbon week
Oct 28 - The SHS Fall festival
Oct 31 Halloween Costume parade
AES
MAP testing is underway for students
Spirit Days are every Friday, students should wear Road Runner gear and spirit sleeves
October 5 - Minimum Day Movie
October 6 - SSC meeting at 3:15
October 12 - 5th Grade to Viejas for Fire Prevention Tour
October 12 - 2nd Grade Fire Prevention Video
October 14 - The school wide positive reinforcement assembly
October 17 - 3rd and 4th Grade Fire Engine Demo
October 21 - Coffee with the Principal
October 21 - Annual Halloween Carnival
October 24-28 - Red Ribbon Week
JMMS
Oct 3-7 - 6th Grade Outdoor Camp
The JMMS character education curriculum promotes the 8 Keys of Excellence. Awards will be celebrated in the student’s advisory class on November 4, 2016
Family night will be held on Thursday, October 27th at 5PM. The evening will consist of a Cake Walk, Chili Cook Off and Pumpkin Carving
The JMMS band will be joining forces with high school bands to play at local football games. This year the band will play at Granite High School and Steele Canyon High School
October 14 - Band plays at Granite Hills High School Football
October 21 - Band plays at Steele Canyon High School
October 24 - 8 Keys Award Winners
Oct 27 - JMMS Family Night and Chili Cook Off
October 31 Halloween Costume Contest
The robotics team is preparing for the qualifying competition at Eastlake Middle School on Nov. 12
BOES
“Family Flag Fridays” have started. Families are encouraged to join for the Pledge of Allegiance and to celebrate the accomplishments of students every Friday morning
Two students have organized the school to join the Heart of Gold Program in an effort to “whip” pediatric cancer and raise money for the Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center
The PTA has purchased more Chromebooks to each classroom making our student to Chromebook ratio 4:1 in upper grades and 3:1 in our primary grades
Oct. 4th we will hold our annual Safety Plan Review Parent Meeting
Oct. 3rd - The “Power 30” RTI/ELD/Enrichment begins
Fire Prevention Activities are planned throughout October
Oct. 12th - Bring Your Parent to Lunch day
Oct. 13th and 14 PTA Book Exchange
Oct. 24th - 28th - Red Ribbon Week activities and dress-up days
Oct. 31st - Halloween Parade. The PTA will be collecting candy to send to Operation Gratitude
Salute to Teachers - Traci Valade, AUSD Teacher of the Year
Our very own Traci Valade, from AES, was one of 43 educators out of 26,000 teachers in the county to be honored at the Salute To Teachers Event held in Balboa Theater early]ier this month! This event is considered the Academy Awards for Teachers. Way to go Traci!
Student Board Members
1% Attendance = $136,255
KEY FACTS:
- Absenteeism in the first month of school can predict frequent absences later in the school year. Nearly half of all students that missed more than two days of school in September went on to miss almost a month of school.
- If a student is 10 minutes late to school each day, this adds up to missing more than 33 hours of class time. A student with a 90 percent attendance average for Kindergarten through 12th grade will miss over a year of accumulated time in the classroom.
Please make sure your child attends school regularly and on time! We miss your kiddo when they are not in school!