Lion's Roar
November 12, 2021
Upcoming Events
Nov. 8-9, 15-16, 18-19 - Parent Teacher Conferences: Dismissal at 1:15
November 11: Veterans' Day NO SCHOOL
November 12: Local School Holiday - NO SCHOOL
November 17: HSC Meeting @ 7:00pm
November 22-26: Thanksgiving Break NO SCHOOL
November 30: Principal's Coffee @ 8:30 a.m.
REMINDER! School Dismissed at 1:15 Everyday Next Week!
New Happy Birthday Marquee Shout Out Fundraiser is Starting Now!!
Get your child's name on Lietz's marquee during their birthday week!
WHAT: HBD Shout Out on our electronic marquee
WHEN: For the week during your birthday*
HOW: In two easy steps:
1. Submit your fist name, last initial, grade, desired date and your proof of purchase to HBD@LietzHSC.com
2. Pay the $10 fee via Lietz HSC Store on our website https://www.lietzhsc.com/shop/
If you want to take your chance to get a FREE spot, email your info with FREE written on the subject line to HBD@LietzHSC.com. HSC will select 2 names randomly for each available week.
WHY: Birthdays are special so let’s give YOU a shout out! ALL proceeds will go toward our LIBRARY needs!! New books!
*Birthdays during summer/holiday breaks, shout outs will be posted the week before the break. Please include specifics in the email.
Please note, submissions must be received no later than Friday @ 6:00pm prior to the desired posting week.
Report Cards
On your child’s progress report, remember that their progress will be measured against the State Standards for the end of the school year. For this reason, the scores of 1 to 4 should not be equated to grades. This is very different from how we’ve measured progress in the past and can be confusing for parents. The expected score for a student at the first trimester is a 1, at the second trimester a 2, and at the end of the year a 3. Students whose progress is ahead of schedule may be given higher scores during the year, and students who exceed the standard at the end of the year may receive a 4.
You will also see more “N/A” marks on your child’s progress report. Lietz and the Union School District have emphasized the importance of social-emotional learning (SEL), in response to the pandemic and because SEL teaches critical life skills. As a result, there is less time to cover all of the standards, and making an effort to do so would reduce the quality (depth) of learning and is stressful to students.
I also encourage you to not measure your child’s progress against other children, whether they be peers or siblings. It’s much more valuable to evaluate their progress by how much they’ve grown, and to help them to validate and as they become older to evaluate their own learning.
Digital Wellness: Parenting in the age of online distractions
Description: November 16th at 6:00 pm Now that in-person learning is back, have your kids been asking for more time on their devices? How do we parent in the age of online distractions? Join Common Sense Education as we learn about the latest trends in digital media and the impact it has on our child's social and emotional development. The interactive training will focus on practical ways families can address social and emotional health by integrating effective tech activities. Come for the insight and leave with a fresh perspective on parenting in the digital age.
https://unionsd.zoom.us/j/89580455085
USD STEAM Challenge for Students - DESIGN THE CLASSROOM OR SCHOOL OF THE FUTURE
Using design thinking, improve and transform current schools and classrooms. Classrooms of the future need to be fun, safe places to learn. Work collaboratively, be creative, and have fun designing the schools or classrooms of the future. Click on the picture below, or go to this link to find out more information!
Parent/Teacher Conferences (Nov. 15-16, 18-19)
The first parent-teacher conference is designed to recognize your child's strengths and needs, to coordinate school and home support, and to better familiarize the classroom teacher with your child. In fact, it is a sharing time whereby parents and teachers discuss and plan how best to assist the child in the learning process. All Meetings will be held via Zoom.
This year, conferences will be held November 8-9, 15-16, 18-19) (excluding Wednesdays). We will be on early release days (school is out at 1:15pm) everyday during this time.
Conferences are scheduled in time blocks set by the teachers. We ask your cooperation in being prompt to your conference time and date so there will be maximum time to talk about your child.
Please consider the items below before the conference to help with your conversation with the teacher:
· What are your child's strengths and needs?
· Does your child enjoy reading and/or writing?
· Does your child have an interest in math and/or science?
· How does your child show interest in art, drama and music?
· What physical activities does your child enjoy?
· How do you support school learning at home? How often do you read with your child?
· Is there educational, family, and/or medical history that may affect your child's educational growth that should be shared with the teacher? (This information will be kept confidential.)
Research shows that parent involvement in a child's education is a critical factor in determining the degree to which a child will be successful in school. Please make attending the parent/teacher conference one of the ways you will be involved in your child's education.
Useful Resources
Sandya Lopez
Email: Lopezs@unionsd.org
Website: www.lietz.unionsd.org
Location: 5300 Carter Ave, San Jose
Phone: (408) 264-8314
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/lietzelementary
Twitter: @LietzPrincipal