We are here and having a CIMI sunshine blast! Also, I wanted to let you know Catalina Island is at the lowest level of alert for the earthquake situation that has occurred this morning.
The excellent team here at CIMI has advised all chaparones (there are 4 schools here)
and all chaparones, including myself, feel comfortable continuing with our schedule today. Our students will do a shorter version of the snorkel, with the remaining day being labs! All is fine and we are safe!! Your children were excellent on the bus ride over and surviving their first night sleeping in the dorms. Some students hiked this morning as it is a beautiful day! We will arrive back home tomorrow night and look to meet you then! Thank you for letting your child take this wonderful trip. Everyone is safe, learning, and just having a great time. We are actively staying in touch with the CIMI Team and they are doing a great job providing our every need! See you soon!
Saturday, February 27, 2010
Friday, February 19, 2010
Staffing for next year!
I have just received good news regarding our staffing for next year 2010-2011. Tentatively, here are the projections: 4 Kinder classrooms~3 First Grade classrooms~3 Second Grade classrooms~3 Third Grade classrooms~3 Fourth Grade classrooms~3 Fifth Grade classrooms~3 Sixth Grade classrooms. With the increase of classrooms this will affect our Special Areas allowing us to increase one part time Special Area classroom to a full time class.
I am currently arranging for an automated phone survey to come directly to all D.T. homes.
You will be asked one question "Which Special Area would you like to see increased to a full time position?" Currently, as you know, Music, Art, Library and Computers are all part time positions. Please follow the prompt on the survey to submit your choice.
School Council will be reviewing the phone survey results along with the Parent Survey taken during Parent~Teacher Conferences. We are counting on 100% participation for the most accurate information. Thank you for providing this feedback!!!
Technology Morning at Desert Trails~ was a huge success!!! Thank you to parents for coming and watching the creative ways our excelling teachers are embedding technology into the curriculum. I hope by sharing this time with you, you were able to see first hand how critical it is that we move our students forward in gaining valuable skills in the area of technology! We have awesome digital kids at Desert Trails!! Thank you for your support!
I am currently arranging for an automated phone survey to come directly to all D.T. homes.
You will be asked one question "Which Special Area would you like to see increased to a full time position?" Currently, as you know, Music, Art, Library and Computers are all part time positions. Please follow the prompt on the survey to submit your choice.
School Council will be reviewing the phone survey results along with the Parent Survey taken during Parent~Teacher Conferences. We are counting on 100% participation for the most accurate information. Thank you for providing this feedback!!!
Technology Morning at Desert Trails~ was a huge success!!! Thank you to parents for coming and watching the creative ways our excelling teachers are embedding technology into the curriculum. I hope by sharing this time with you, you were able to see first hand how critical it is that we move our students forward in gaining valuable skills in the area of technology! We have awesome digital kids at Desert Trails!! Thank you for your support!
Tuesday, February 16, 2010
Technology Morning at Desert Trails
We would like to thank our parents and community for all of the support in the area of technology, by hosting a Technology Morning at school. 9:00-12:00 Thursday, Feb. 18th every teacher will be showcasing technology to engage students! Come and join in the fun and watch a Smart board lesson, or see the Student Response System (clickers), United Streaming, StoryTown on-line lessons, Study Island, etc... Each teacher has communicated to parents at what time certain lessons will be so you won't miss out!!! We love technology at Desert Trails and our 21st Century kids love it too!! Thank you for your support!
PVHS Invitational Choir Festival~ Wednesday, Feb. 17
Let's wish the following students well as they perform and represent Desert Trails at the Festival!
Autumn, Samantha, Mary, Danielle, Sydney, Olivia, Allison, Alanna, Arianna, Paige, Chase, Sophie, Jennifer, Emilia, Lindsey, Marissa, Estelle, Gina, Annie,Lexi, Aliah,
Julia, Symphony, Paige, and Mrs. Lindley!!! Best of Luck!
"Hide not your talents, they were made for use. What's a sundial in the shade?
Benjamin Franklin
D.T. Field Days!Come out and enjoy!
4th grade-Tues. 16
5th grade-Wed. 17
6th grade-Thurs. 18
K-3 grades- Mon. 22
PVHS Invitational Choir Festival~ Wednesday, Feb. 17
Let's wish the following students well as they perform and represent Desert Trails at the Festival!
Autumn, Samantha, Mary, Danielle, Sydney, Olivia, Allison, Alanna, Arianna, Paige, Chase, Sophie, Jennifer, Emilia, Lindsey, Marissa, Estelle, Gina, Annie,Lexi, Aliah,
Julia, Symphony, Paige, and Mrs. Lindley!!! Best of Luck!
"Hide not your talents, they were made for use. What's a sundial in the shade?
Benjamin Franklin
D.T. Field Days!Come out and enjoy!
4th grade-Tues. 16
5th grade-Wed. 17
6th grade-Thurs. 18
K-3 grades- Mon. 22
Tuesday, February 9, 2010
Parent Survey Results!
• The School Council tabulated the School Survey results:
School wide results:
Total responses #67
5= Strongly Agree 4= Agree 3= Disagree 2= Strongly Disagree 1= N/A
4= School Website is a good source of information
4= Mrs. Lee’s eNews is a good source of information
4= Teacher communication is timely and efficient
4= Curriculum night held in August is informational
4= The Office Staff is friendly and efficient
4= The Staff demonstrates appreciation for our Volunteers
What would you like to know more about? The top three:
1) Curriculum
2) AIMS/TerraNova/Gifted
3) Grading
Special Area results prioritized by parent input: (Highest to Lowest)
1) P.E.
2) Music
3) Art
4) Computers
5) Library
If there was one improvement you would like to see at D.T. what would it be?
Smaller class sizes and Parking Lot (pick up and drop off)
Thank you for your positive feedback!
School wide results:
Total responses #67
5= Strongly Agree 4= Agree 3= Disagree 2= Strongly Disagree 1= N/A
4= School Website is a good source of information
4= Mrs. Lee’s eNews is a good source of information
4= Teacher communication is timely and efficient
4= Curriculum night held in August is informational
4= The Office Staff is friendly and efficient
4= The Staff demonstrates appreciation for our Volunteers
What would you like to know more about? The top three:
1) Curriculum
2) AIMS/TerraNova/Gifted
3) Grading
Special Area results prioritized by parent input: (Highest to Lowest)
1) P.E.
2) Music
3) Art
4) Computers
5) Library
If there was one improvement you would like to see at D.T. what would it be?
Smaller class sizes and Parking Lot (pick up and drop off)
Thank you for your positive feedback!
Thursday, February 4, 2010
February~Updates
KINDNESS ASSEMBLY~ On January 19, grades 2-6 attended the first Kindness Assembly. Students from each classroom were recognized for an act of kindness. I would like to share this moment with you: "Taylor T. is always helpful and kind to others and she never lets anyone feel left out" (Maule)- "Amy E. is appreciated by her teacher and classmates for the kindness and thoughtfulness she displays in and out of the classroom" (Vice)- "Chase F. is brand new this year and is a good example of what kindness is. Chase has a gentle spirit and a kind heart" (Nelson)-"Alex S. was chosen because she is a true friend who is kind to everyone" (Kinsler)- "Emily M. shows kindness in every way all day at school to everyone she comes in contact with her" (Sanders)- "Jessica M. was chosen because she is kind to everyone and her acts of kindness go beyond our class" (Levins)- "Emad R. is a very caring student and is thoughtful of other people's feelings" (Cook)- "Carlos V. is the shining student who finds kindness in others as well as gives out kindness to others" (Cox)- "Jordan C. goes out of his way to demonstrate kindness" (Jordan)- "Michael C. was chosen because he is always spreading kindness" (Preston)- "Danny C. deserves to be honored because he has that wonderful ability and gift of always seeing kindness in others" (Toenjes)- "Gianna P. is naturally kind to others" (Sisserson)- "Justin H. deserves this award because he is respectful and considerate" (Carlson).
Wow... so as you can see we have some GREAT kids at Desert Trails and we enjoy celebrating with them!!!
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP~ March 8, 2010 we launch our Round-up, calling all incoming Kindergarten students! Our open house for parents will be March 9, 5:00-7:00!!!
Spread the word that Desert Trails has the best Kindergarten teachers around!
Our THANK YOU~ please join us Feb. 17 from 9:00-12:00 as we invite all parents to come and see the many ways we embed technology into your child's academics. We appreciate your support for our push in technology and we would love for you to come to school and let the teachers "show-off." Be watching for more information coming home soon.
Parking Lot- Thank you for being patient during our last few rainy days while trying to pick up/drop off and driving safely in our school zones. Your cooperation is not only appreciated it is needed for the safety of all our kids!
February Events
2/4 Gov. Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
2/8 School Council meeting 7:45 a.m.
2/9 Half Day Dismissed at 12:30
2/12 STAR St. go to Mimi's with Mrs. Lee
2/12 PTO Spring Dance 7:00 p.m.
2/14 Field Day Grade
2/15 No School
2/17 Courage Retreat Grade 6
2/17 Field Day Grade 5
2/17 District Choir Festival 9:00
2/18 Field Day Grade 6
2/18 Gov. Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
2/22 Field Day K-3
2/23 Coffee with the Principal 8:30 STARBUCKS provided by Albertsons
2/25 Catalina 11:00 p.m.
Wow... so as you can see we have some GREAT kids at Desert Trails and we enjoy celebrating with them!!!
KINDERGARTEN ROUND-UP~ March 8, 2010 we launch our Round-up, calling all incoming Kindergarten students! Our open house for parents will be March 9, 5:00-7:00!!!
Spread the word that Desert Trails has the best Kindergarten teachers around!
Our THANK YOU~ please join us Feb. 17 from 9:00-12:00 as we invite all parents to come and see the many ways we embed technology into your child's academics. We appreciate your support for our push in technology and we would love for you to come to school and let the teachers "show-off." Be watching for more information coming home soon.
Parking Lot- Thank you for being patient during our last few rainy days while trying to pick up/drop off and driving safely in our school zones. Your cooperation is not only appreciated it is needed for the safety of all our kids!
February Events
2/4 Gov. Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
2/8 School Council meeting 7:45 a.m.
2/9 Half Day Dismissed at 12:30
2/12 STAR St. go to Mimi's with Mrs. Lee
2/12 PTO Spring Dance 7:00 p.m.
2/14 Field Day Grade
2/15 No School
2/17 Courage Retreat Grade 6
2/17 Field Day Grade 5
2/17 District Choir Festival 9:00
2/18 Field Day Grade 6
2/18 Gov. Board Meeting 7:00 p.m.
2/22 Field Day K-3
2/23 Coffee with the Principal 8:30 STARBUCKS provided by Albertsons
2/25 Catalina 11:00 p.m.
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