Cheetah Chat
Leo R. Croce Elementary
September 30, 2020
Dear Croce Families
This has been a very difficult week for our District and all of us are still trying to process the devastating loss of Mike Biondi, our well-respected and hard-working Assistant Superintendent. Finding positive moments to each day is helping us get through these sad times and difficult. We know how important it is for us to practice and model this for our children/students.
Many years ago, before my daughter had even started school. Oprah had a team of experts on her show discussing ways to engage with children and get them to open up and share their thoughts, fears, and joys. I encourage you to give them a try. They, quite literally, just take a minute, but can make a world of difference.
The first suggestion was to allow the child to speak for one full uninterrupted minute. During that time, the adult does not show any emotion, make any comments, ask questions, or even nod their head. This is time for the child to just talk about anything they want. The second was to change "how was your day" to "tell me about the best part of your day". With just a small change in wording, you can learn so much more about your child. My daughter is now 24 years old and living 618 miles away, but we are still having these conversations around the dinner table, thanks to FaceTime!
It is equally important for your own well being Keep up the good work; we appreciate your efforts. You are doing great things with distance learning.
I would like to thank those of you who are reaching out to teachers, staff, and me with compliments, kind words, flowers, regarding our efforts. One family even provided us with lunch one day! I appreciate the calls for help, sharing of concerns, and constructive criticism. It definitely reinforces the concept of a team effort.
Friday, October 2
Conferences
Science, music, resource, and speech classes will still occur per their regular schedules and will not be impacted by conferences.
School Site Council
Read, Read, and Read Some More!
Bedtime Story with Principal Angelo
Please join Mrs. Angelo on Sunday evenings for a Bedtime Story. The link to the story will be sent via email and text through Blackboard on Sundays.
Membership Drive
By joining the PTA, you are not obligated to “do” anything. Volunteering for any events the PTA may host is completely separate from your choosing to be a member of the PTA. The $10.75 paid membership helps the teachers’ pay for programs such as Raz-Kids and Epic, and other learning/educational subscriptions. Use the link to join PTA through TOTEM, an electronic membership system developed specifically for California PTAs.
https://jointotem.com/ca/livermore/leo-croce-elementary-pta
In addition, these funds help us host “free” community engagement events. In the past those have been ice cream socials, trunk or treat/Halloween carnival and holiday caroling.
With your paid PTA membership, you can get discounts at “Lifetouch”, “Code Wizards HQ” and “Legoland”. In the past there have been partnerships with San Jose Sharks, Aquarium of the Pacific and Swank Movie Licensing USA.
See Details here: https://capta.org/join/member-perks/
Please contact Raelene, the VP of Membership, if you have questions.
rparent79@comcast.net
Let's Eat!
Don't want to cook dinner?
Please bring the flyer with you!
Amazon Smile
Want a quick and easy way to support our Cheetahs? Do your shopping through www.smile.amazon.com and designate Leo Croce Elementary PTA as your beneficiary.
Amazon Smile customers can now support Leo Croce Elementary PTA in the Amazon shopping app on iOS and Android mobile phones!
Simply follow these instructions to turn on AmazonSmile and start generating donations.
1. Open the Amazon Shopping app on your device
2. Go into the main menu of the Amazon Shopping app and tap into 'Settings'
3. Tap 'AmazonSmile' and follow the on-screen instructions to complete the process
If you do not have the latest version of the Amazon Shopping app, update your app first.
Please share with your friends and family -- ANYONE can donate through Amazon Smile.
Box Tops
BoxTops for Education has gone digital! Please download the new Box Tops for Education App, available in both the Apple or Google Play Stores. It's super easy! Once you download the app, choose Croce as your beneficiary and scan your receipts. Please be sure to scan all your receipts to check for Boxtops within two weeks of purchase!
Staying Informed
Website: Croce Elementary School website
Instagram: @principal.angelo
Croce PTA Facebook: Leo Croce PTA
Croce PTA Instagram: LeoCrocePTA
LVJUSD: Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram
App: Download the LVJUSD app from the App Store or Google Play