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ALPINE UNION THE DESTINATION SCHOOL DISTRICT OF EAST COUNTY!
JMMS ENGINEERING DESIGN TEAM WINS FIRST PLACE
PUNKIN CHUNKIN A BIG SUCCESS
Thank you Alpine Education Foundation, Kiwanis and the Veterans of Foreign Wars for funding and supporting the fourth-grade Punkin Chunkin. The experience and the knowledge the students gained is priceless!
Check out the video below.
THOUGHTEXCHANGE UPDATE
Our Thoughtexchange was a complete success with over 500 ideas submitted and more than 31,000 ratings.
A committee of parents, teachers, staff, community members and administrators have been hard at work identifying key themes and priorities and are working on crafting potential ideas to improve our District.
At present, our committee is working on the following topics: increasing enrollment and effectively utilizing facilities; improving programs and rigor in the classroom; identifying ways to promote the excellent programs and work occurring across the District; and developing options for a high school.
Thank you for participating and sharing your thoughts with us! As the committee's work continues we will update you with their progress.
MATH COACHING FOR TEACHERS
Our focus on improving math rigor in the classroom is continuing. Teachers are working with coaches to co-teach and plan lessons together. In addition, grade levels are working together to receive training on improving math instruction.
JOIN US IN THE ALPINE PARADE OF LIGHTS
WHEEL OF EXPERTS - S.T.E.A.M. EFFORTS
EXTENDED STUDENT SERVICES (ESS) HAPPENINGS
SPANISH IMMERSION AT JMMS GOING STRONG
Our first group of dual immersion students have moved onto Joan MacQueen Middle School this year. We are thrilled to share our dual immersion program is strong and we are seeing excellent results. Mrs. Alvarez's class put together this wonderful display for Dia de los Muertos as part of the first year of the Spanish Immersion Program at JMMS.
NEXT GENERATION SCIENCE CURRICULUM
We are in the process of looking at new science curriculum focused on the Next Generation Science Standards. We will be piloting a new science curriculum after the new year. Stay tuned for more information.
KEEPING OUR CAMPUSES SAFE AND SECURE
We have been working with our local law enforcement agencies to identify ways to increase the safety and security of our campuses. Over the winter break, we will be installing security fencing in the front of JMMS. Our goal is to maintain the beauty of our campuses, keep our children safe and secure the perimeters of our schools.
HAPPY HOLIDAYS
WINTER BREAK
JMMS WINTER SHOW
JMMS DODGEBALL TOURNAMENT
EARLY ADMISSION KINDERGARTEN (EAK) REGISTRATION
It's not too late to register your child for Early Admission to Kindergarten (EAK). Do you have a child turning 5 between December 2nd and January 31st? He or she is eligible for EAK. EAK provides an opportunity for students to get an early start on their education. Please click here to access the registration form.
KINDNESS WEEK
Every other month, we celebrate Kindness Week across AUSD. Our goal is to acknowledge and celebrate acts of kindness, respect and be compassionate to one another. We hope you will join in helping our students celebrate one another and develop the ability to be empathetic. Our next Kindness Week will take place from January 28 to February 1.
EMPLOYEE RECOGNITION PROGRAM
You can recognize and celebrate AUSD staff! Our #TEAM AUSD and Everyday Heroes Recognition Programs recognize the valuable contributions of District employees to our students, schools, and community. You can recognize and submit a nomination form from our District website. Click here to recognize a staff member.
KEY DATES AND HAPPENINGS AT OUR SCHOOLS!
12-4 AUSD Pizza Party for winners of the poster contest at Fire Dept.
12-4 SHES/CELC PAC Mtg
12-5 Collaborative Teacher Planning Time - Min. Day
12-5 AUSD Alpine Chill fundraiser
12-5 AES PTA Sponsored Min. Day Movie
12-5 Secretary/Clerk Mtg
12-5 JMMS Q2 Progress Reports Go Out
12-5 BOES Art Smarts After-school program
12-5 AES Ice Skating with the Principal
12-6 AIPC Mtg
12-6 BOES PTA Meeting
12-6 JMMS Winter Show
12-7 JMMS Hat Day
12-7 JMMS Lunch on the Lawn
12-7 SHES Dual Language Performance
12-7 SHES PTA Mtg
12-7 SHES Star Cards
12-7 JMMS Hat Day
12-7 JMMS Lunch on the Lawn
12-7 AES Positive Reinforcement Assembly
12-7 SHES Mad Science after-school
12-7 Alpine Parade of Lights
12-8 JMMS First Lego League Competition at Legoland
12-10 to 12-14 AES PTA Sponsored Santa Shop
12-10 College Spirit Day
12-10 AUSD Athletic Council Mtg
12-11 JMMS Band Field Trip
12-11 AES PTA Mtg
12-11 BOES Emergency Drill
12-11 BOES After-school Holiday Snowman Make and Take
12-11 CELC/SHES SSC Mtg
12-12 AUSD Board Mtg
12-12 JMMS Workability Field Trip
12-13 JMMS Band Field Trip to Alpine Treatment Center
12-13 AES Safety Drill
12-13 CELC Safety Drill
12-13 JMMS Dodgeball Tournament
12-14 CELC/SHES Dual Language Performance
12-14 JMMS Hat Day
12-14 Lunch on the Lawn
12-14 CELC Gingerbread Performance
12-14 BOES Spirit Assembly
12-14 AUSD Holiday Party
12-17 College Spirit Day
12-17 BOES Ice Skating Night
12-18 CELC PTA Mtg
12-19 Collaborative Teacher Planning Time - Min. Day
12-19 CELC Polar Express and Pajama Day
12-20 to 1-4 Winter Break - All School Closed