Condit Elementary Weekly Bulletin
11/28/22
Message from Dr. Malally
Hello-
I hope you all enjoyed a wonderful week off during the Thanksgiving Break.
Data Chats
This week I will be meeting with all of our teachers in Data Chats to discuss each and every one of our students. It is a great time for me to learn more about your kiddos, celebrate successes we are seeing, and look at ways to help with friends who need it.
Condit Family Art Night - Thursday, December 1st
Condit Elementary is hosting a Family Art Night: Explore Social and Emotional Learning through Music and Dance
When: Thursday, December 1, 2022 4:30pm-5:45pm
Where: Condit MPR & other classrooms
Featuring: Andrew Grueschow-CalArts Teaching Artist, Jacqueline McElvy-El Roble Art Teacher, Jessica Jackman Uy-CUSD Technology & Arts Education Teacher on Special Assignment
Saturday 100 Mile Club
Our next Saturday 100 Mile Club will be on Saturday, December 10th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM on our track. Students DO NOT NEED to bring their 100 Mile Club tags from the classroom. We will have extra cards available for students and families to participate.
Condit Parent Conference Days
Parent Conferences will be held beginning on Thursday, December 8th and continue through Friday, December 16th. Report cards will be given to parents at your scheduled parent conference. Students will be dismissed at 1:00 every day during conference day. Please make plans for this early dismissal.
I hope everyone has a wonderful week!
Condit's School Plan for Student Achievement Presentation to the CUSD School Board
*SCHOOL GOAL A-English Language Arts
The percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards schoolwide in English language arts (ELA) will increase from 65% to 71% as measured by the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)and increase from 3 to 4 in AVID Organizational Methods (Goal setting).
*SCHOOL GOAL B-Mathematics
The percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards schoolwide in math will increase from 59% to 65% as measured by the California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP)and increase from 3 to 4 in AVID Organizational Methods (Goal-Setting).
*SCHOOL GOAL C-Positive Behavioral Interventions and Supports (PBIS)
By June 2023, teachers will include “morning meeting” as part of their daily schedule at least 4/5 times per week. The outcome of this goal will be measured by an increase from 75% to 85% in affirmative responses on a student survey asking if students feel that they have a safe space to share their feelings in the classroom.
Our SPSA will be posted on our website after it is approved at the December 15th Board Meeting.
Claremont Educational Foundation Chocolate Walk
Fall Paint Night presented by Condit Student Council
The Scholastic Book Fair is coming!
Get ready! The Scholastic Book Fair is coming our way (YAY!). Choosing their own books empowers kids and inspires them to become Bolder, Prouder, and Stronger Readers. AND—as always—every book they buy earns rewards for our school.
Here’s what you need to know about the Fair, which will take place from
December 12 - December 16
from 11:45 AM - 3:00 PM
We are in need of volunteers. Volunteers will receive $5 Book Fair Credit for every shift they sign up for.
Click this link to sign up!
Spirit Wear purchases can now be made online
Walking School Bus Resumes
Mayor Jed Leano is leading a grassroots effort to get more families to walk to school in a safe, congenial, and organized route. The “Walking School Bus” will gather in front of the Alexander Hughes Community Center, located at 1700 Danbury Rd. The “Walking School Bus” takes place each Wednesday at 7:45 am. All families are welcome to join, no sign up needed.
FREE ONLINE TUTORING - 7 DAYS A WEEK!
Need extra support in a specific content area or with homework? Check out this opportunity for FREE Online Support!
Here are the steps:
Step 1:
Go to:
(From the students Ipad) www.brainfuse.com or
(non CUSD students Ipad)
https://www.brainfuse.com/highed/helpNow.asp?a_id=CB8A57CC&ss=&r=
Step 2:
Click on HelpNow-Online tutoring- Brainfuse
Under Expert help: Click on Live Tutoring
Select your Grade
Select your Subject you need support in
Step 3: Click GET LIVE HELP or Chose availability if you want to schedule one.
Students get immediate support, or they can schedule it for later.
Do you have pictures from Spirit Days, Family Dance, Healthy Living Week, Trunk or Treat or the Costume Parade to share for the Yearbook?
https://bit.ly/conditfamilydance
https://bit.ly/ConditCostumeParade
Apple Distinguished School
We are excited and proud to announce that Condit has been recognized for the third time as an Apple Distinguished School. Apple Distinguished Schools are centers of leadership and educational excellence that demonstrate Apple's vision for learning with technology — and Apple believes they are some of the most innovative schools in the world.
Our site team completed our application this past June. We were notified of our recognition, just a few weeks ago and given permission to make the official announcement early last week.
A special thanks to all of our Teams at Condit, and especially the writing team (Mrs. Alvarado, Mrs. Kammert-Watson, Mrs. Robbin, and me)! Condit continues to make huge strides in innovation. I have attached a PDF of our "application" below. Be sure to check out all of the amazing things we highlighted about Condit.
COVID-19 Updates
Safety Protocols
- Masking continues to be a strong recommendation
- We will continue to observe and enforce all safety protocols under the current guidance from the CDPH and Los Angeles Department of Public Health (LADPH).
- Surface cleaning and sanitizing will continue to be a focus of our school staff to help mitigate the spread of any potential virus.
- Air purifiers with HEPA filtration have been added to each classroom and common area, as well as higher-rated filters on our heating and air conditioning units.
Free COVID Test Distribution
In our efforts to keep students safe, we are continuing to provide all students with free COVID tests. Stop by one of our front offices to pick up a test kit, as needed, between the hours of 8-3:00 PM. Any students who tests positive should stay home and contact the office to inform them that your student is positive. The school health staff will provide you with additional information.
Who performs the tests? - The tests are completed at home by parents or caregiver.
What do I do if I test positive?- Isolate at Home Until:
1. At least 5 days after your symptoms started
AND 2. You have a negative rapid antigen COVID test collected on day 5 or later
AND 3. You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours
AND 4. And your symptoms improving.
You can return on Day 6 or later when all 4 requirements above are met. OR- Stay home through 10 days after symptoms started AND You have not had a fever for at least 24 hours AND Your symptoms are improving. A negative test is not required to return on Day 11.
COVID 19 Flow Chart for Students
The 100 Mile Club in 2022-2023
2022-2023 Miles
"Outside of school" miles in 2022-2023 will need to have specific documentation attached to miles earned. Please utilize the tracking sheets below to keep track of your students outside miles. We will NOT be counting miles from devices for daily steps/miles walked or sports played. Miles will need to be specific to acquiring miles intended to go towards 100 Mile Club miles. Outside miles should be turned in to Dr. Malally periodically (weekly, bi-weekly or monthly) throughout the year. A lump sum of miles submitted at the end of the year will not be counted towards outside miles. Please use the attached 100 Mile Club Tracking Sheets below and turn them into Dr. Malally.
Our next Saturday 100 Mile Club will be on Saturday, December 10th from 9:00 - 10:00 AM on our track. Students DO NOT NEED to bring their 100 Mile Club tags from the classroom. We will have extra cards available for students and families to participate.
100 Mile Club Information
Since 1993, 100 Mile Club® has been the elite school-based program leading the effort in the prevention of childhood inactivity and obesity across the nation. The award-winning 100 Mile Club program improves the health and well-being of children at school through daily physical activity in a noncompetitive, supportive, and fully-inclusive environment.
The 100 Mile Club is much more than just a running program. It changes lives by improving school readiness to learn, increasing student and family engagement, and creating a true “team spirit” that transforms school culture. Embracing the whole child concept, 100 Mile Club benefits the physical, social, emotional, and mental aspects of students. Condit has participated in the 100 Mile Club for over 10 years.
The goal of the 100 Mile Club is for each student to run or walk 100 miles in a school year. Dr. Malally will continue circulating through classrooms on Fridays to recognize these accomplishments, however students will initially receive a shout out to signify their 25 miles, along with an order form. Parents will have the option to purchase the 100 Mile Club incentive package for $15, which includes the t-shirt (25 miles), golden pencil (50 miles), bracelet (75 miles), and finally the 100 Mile Medal that is awarded at our Medal Ceremony at the end of the school year.
Here is the link to purchase a 100 Mile Club T-shirt: https://con-claremont-ca.schoolloop.com/pfa
We still have 2021-2022 100 Mile Club T-shirts
Feel free to stop by the office to purchase. First come, first served! Thank you!