The Perry Post
February 2, 2022
Principal's Message
Dear Lincoln Families,
I wanted to bring your attention to an area of concern that we have had a few issues with recently. If you can please help me and speak to your children about the following regarding student use of cell phones:
California law allows student possession and limited use of cell phones and other electronic communication devices while at school. Students must, however, obey the following district guidelines as well as individual school rules for use.
- Students may possess or use cell phones and other electronic communication devices on a school campus provided that such devices do not disrupt the educational program, or any school activity, and are not used for illegal or unethical activities such as cheating on assignments or tests.
- Electronic communication devices shall be turned off and kept out of sight during class time, or at any other time, as directed by a school employee, except where deemed medically necessary or when otherwise permitted by a teacher or administrator.
- Students shall not be prevented from using their cell phone in case of an emergency, except where that use inhibits the ability of school district employees to effectively communicate instructions for the safety of students.
- Students shall not use cell phones or other electronic communication devices, such as wristwatches with camera, video or voice recording capability, in a way or under circumstances which infringe the privacy rights of other students and adults and without express permission from a school employee (BP 5131).
- Violations of this policy shall be subject to each school’s progressive discipline plan. If a student’s use of an electronic communication device causes a disruption, a school district employee on the first offense may direct the student to turn off the device or give a verbal warning to the student. On subsequent offenses, the employee may confiscate the device and return it to the student at the end of the class period, school day or activity. Continued violations could result in confiscation and hold for parent pick-up and loss of permission to possess the device on campus, except where deemed medically necessary. Students may be subject to additional disciplinary measures when their use of an electronic communication device violates individual school rules (BP 5131).
- Students are responsible for personal electronic communication devices they bring to school. The district shall not be responsible for loss, theft or destruction of any such device brought onto school property, except that it may be the responsibility of the school to ensure the safekeeping of any confiscated devices. Confiscated electronic communication devices shall be stored by school district employees in a secure manner (BP 5131).
- In the case of a serious matter or emergency, a school official may ask the student or parent/guardian to view the content of the student’s electronic device.
Please review the information above with your child and discuss with them the appropriate use of cell phones. In addition, the district will be providing a training to our 5th and 6th grade students on the topic of "digital citizenship". We are hoping this information will be valuable to our students.
Lastly, I invite you to read over our Parent Handbook. The handbook provides you with the information above as well as additional information regarding school and district policies.
Thank you for supporting our efforts here at school. Together Everyone Achieves More #TEAM
Dream Big, Work Hard, Make it Happen!
Sincerely,
Mrs. Perry
Safety On Social Media
Are your children using Social Media? If so, I invite you to attend this parent workshop. This workshop will focus on social networking application, tips to prevent cyberbullying, security tips on how to monitor the use of social networks, and monitoring the amount of time on social media apps. Call the Parent Education Center at 909-418-6715 to register. There will be in person classes and zoom classes available.
Traffic Safety
Please make safety an important and regular part of conversations with your child. Below are some tips and resources that we urge you to review with your child today.
When walking, always focus attention to road and traffic conditions. This is no time to play with friends or be distracted.
Always walk on sidewalks. If sidewalks are not available, walk on the edge of the road or on the left shoulder of the road, facing the flow of traffic. Use pedestrian bridges when available.
Cross the street only at marked crosswalks or intersections. Pedestrians are most often hit by cars when they are jaywalking or crossing the road at places other than intersections.
Obey all traffic signals. At intersections where traffic is controlled by signals or a crossing guard, pedestrians must obey the signal and not cross against the stop signal unless specifically directed by a crossing guard.
Never walk to school alone. Always walk to and from school and the bus stop with other students or known adults
You can also support school safety by obeying all traffic laws in and around Lincoln. Please observe the lowered speed limit around schools, use the crosswalk, and do not double-park your vehicle, or allow your child to exit or enter your vehicle unless it is legally parked.
By working together and being alert, we can create a safer environment for all our students.
iReady Assessment
General Education students in K-6 grade will be taking the iReady Diagnostic (ELA and Math) starting February 15. We will be going in to all classrooms to encourage students to try their best. The students have been working hard at trying to "Level Up". I can't wait to see their results. Our goal as a school for trimester 2 is to grow 10% in the number of "Early on Grade level" or "Above" in both ELA and Math. Take a look at our iREADY Diagnostic Goal chart above. You will be able to see how your child did on the test during parent conferences.
Here are some helpful strategies to discuss with your child to help them "Do their best on the test":
1. Encourage your student to do their best.
2. Emphasize “thinking before clicking,” because just clicking through will not be a
productive use of their time nor reflect what your child actually knows.
3. Remind your child to read passages in their entirety, use paper and pencil to solve math
problems.
4. Use the tools that appear at the bottom of the screen in some lessons.
5. Re-read passages/sentences
6. Ensure the house is free and clear from distractions
7. Discuss with them their current level and encourage them to set a goal
School Site Council Meeting
Thu, Feb 10, 2022, 03:30 PM
Lincoln Elementary School, North Allyn Avenue, Ontario, CA, USA
Mark Your Calendars
February 10
- SSC #3 Meeting (In Person)
February 12
- Soccer Game at Wiltsey
February 15-23
- iReady Assessments (Tk-6 general education)
February 14
- No School
February 17
- Board Meeting
February 21
- No School
February 23
- Site English Language Parent Advisory Committee- SELPAC (4:00)- Zoom
February 25
- End of Trimester 2
February 26
- Saturday School
February 28
- Students With Disabilities Meeting (1:00)- Zoom
- GATE Meeting (2:00)- Zoom
March 3
- Spring Pictures
March 9
- Potluck With the Principal 1:30 via zoom
March 12
- Saturday School
March 14-March 18
- Parent Conferences (Early Dismissal 1:15 for 1st-6th grade)
March 21-March 25
- Spring Break (No School)
COVID-19 Stay at home Guidelines
Symptom Screening
Parents, caregivers, or guardians should be strongly encouraged to monitor their children for symptoms of infections illness every day through home-based symptom screening. Please reference the Daily Checklist for Families for additional information.
Lead the Way- Safety Today
Below is our most recent “Lead the Way -Safety Today” campaign message to share with our OMSD families. The short video highlights some of on our Multi-Layered Mitigation Strategies. We hope these messages support your efforts to educate our families on these important safety measures. These video series are created with students in mind and as an additional resource for our families to continue the conversation at home.
Social-Emotional Learning (SEL)
February: RELATIONSHIP SKILLS: Communication and Social Engagement
During the month of February, your child’s SEL instruction will focus on Relationship Skills to increase the ability to communicate clearly, listen well, and resist inappropriate social pressure. Students often find it difficult to communicate their needs in positive ways without blame or defensiveness. Yet, being able to effectively communicate how they feel—whether positive or strong emotions—and ask for what they need can open up conversation and strengthen relationships.
March: RELATIONSHIP SKILLS: Relationship Building and Teamwork
During the month of March, your child’s SEL instruction will dive deeper into Relationship Skills through relationship building and teamwork. Students will learn how to establish and maintain healthy relationships with diverse individuals and groups, and how to accomplish a common goal within a team through individual roles and responsibilities.
Connect With Us
Email: sally.olmedo@omsd.net
Website: https://www.omsd.net/Domain/24
Location: 440 North Allyn Avenue, Ontario, CA, USA
Phone: (909)983-9803