Jot these dates down!
August 31, Tuesday - All Student's dismissed at 12:30
September 6, Monday - NO School Labor Day Recess
September 9, Thursday - No School ~ K-12 Recess
September 21, Tuesday - All Student's dismissed at 12:30
Monday, August 30, 2010
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Summer Heat!
Today, we implemented our 'Hot Day/Rainy Day' lunch schedule. As a general rule, when we expect the temperature to be at 105 degrees or higher during the majority of the lunch period, we make the decision to keep all students inside during their lunch time. We take into account the heat index, excessive heat warnings, and the ozone alerts as well. Fortunately, our playground has plenty of shade and the recess times are short. On days that we do go out and it is still hot, our Duty Aides do an excellent job supervising students, reminding them of water breaks, and even "misting" them with water from time to time!!! Keep Cool!
Monday, August 23, 2010
Teacher Names!
A huge THANK YOU must go out to:
Karrie Bakkila
Christina Porambo
Derek Porambo
Nancy Baker
These "good-hearted" people are the biggest reason our first day of school went so smoothly.
During the summer, they came in the 180 degree heat (felt like it) and stenciled, then painted
all of the teacher's names outside on the side walk. This improvement made finding the line-up
100% easier for all of our students and parents!!
THANK YOU~THANK YOU~THANK YOU~THANK YOU!!!!
Karrie Bakkila
Christina Porambo
Derek Porambo
Nancy Baker
These "good-hearted" people are the biggest reason our first day of school went so smoothly.
During the summer, they came in the 180 degree heat (felt like it) and stenciled, then painted
all of the teacher's names outside on the side walk. This improvement made finding the line-up
100% easier for all of our students and parents!!
THANK YOU~THANK YOU~THANK YOU~THANK YOU!!!!
Friday, August 20, 2010
Technology Parent Survey
Our first week of school is over in a flash! It has been a perfect week.
During the course of this busy week, I did find the time to meet with the Desert Trails' Dream Tech Team, create a parent survey, and initiate our first Technology Camp meeting.
Sept. 20 at 6:30-7:30
Please join us in the Media Center, as we will be brainstorming ideas about moving forward with technology here at Desert Trails.
At the top of my blog you'll find a new link. Please click on this link and take the technology survey.
You will need to enter your child's pvlearners passwords. The results will be shared at our first Camp meeting and with School Council. I hope to see you.
Thank you!
During the course of this busy week, I did find the time to meet with the Desert Trails' Dream Tech Team, create a parent survey, and initiate our first Technology Camp meeting.
Sept. 20 at 6:30-7:30
Please join us in the Media Center, as we will be brainstorming ideas about moving forward with technology here at Desert Trails.
At the top of my blog you'll find a new link. Please click on this link and take the technology survey.
You will need to enter your child's pvlearners passwords. The results will be shared at our first Camp meeting and with School Council. I hope to see you.
Thank you!
Tuesday, August 17, 2010
School Council Parent Representative
In case you missed the School Council booth at the Ice Cream Social--- here is the perfect
way for you to become involved at Desert Trails. The Council is in need of one parent to serve a 2 year term. Our Council consists of 2 teachers, 1 classified person, 1 community member, and 2 parent representatives. We meet monthly, right here at Desert Trails.
Please visit our School Council page (link at the top of this blog) for more information and if you are interested in serving, please let me know a.s.a.p. I will then send home the interest application. Our deadline for all interest applications to be submitted is August 31.
Should we receive more than 1 interest application, all parents at Desert Trails will have the opportunity to vote through pvlearners. I will be sending more information out at that time so you have all of the necessary steps to cast your vote. Thank you!
way for you to become involved at Desert Trails. The Council is in need of one parent to serve a 2 year term. Our Council consists of 2 teachers, 1 classified person, 1 community member, and 2 parent representatives. We meet monthly, right here at Desert Trails.
Please visit our School Council page (link at the top of this blog) for more information and if you are interested in serving, please let me know a.s.a.p. I will then send home the interest application. Our deadline for all interest applications to be submitted is August 31.
Should we receive more than 1 interest application, all parents at Desert Trails will have the opportunity to vote through pvlearners. I will be sending more information out at that time so you have all of the necessary steps to cast your vote. Thank you!
Monday, August 16, 2010
First Day Success!
Thank you to everyone who made today so successful. From the parking lot to the classroom our students had a safe & great day!!! I enjoyed seeing each and everyone of you, and especially our new Kinder students. I trust and know we will have a wonderful school year!!!
Keep these dates in mind:
Parent Night~ August 25
Kindergarten 5:30-6:00
1st and 2nd grades~6:05-6:35
3rd and 4th grades~6:40-7:10
5th and 6th grades~7:15-7:45
Honors/Special Areas/Resource~ 6:15-7:15
Please go directly to your child's classroom at the above time(s).
Early Release~ August 31
All students are dismissed at 12:30 (lunch is not served)
Governing Board Meeting~ September 2- 7pm
Keep these dates in mind:
Parent Night~ August 25
Kindergarten 5:30-6:00
1st and 2nd grades~6:05-6:35
3rd and 4th grades~6:40-7:10
5th and 6th grades~7:15-7:45
Honors/Special Areas/Resource~ 6:15-7:15
Please go directly to your child's classroom at the above time(s).
Early Release~ August 31
All students are dismissed at 12:30 (lunch is not served)
Governing Board Meeting~ September 2- 7pm
Tuesday, July 27, 2010
Ready or Not-Here We Go!
I hope this end of the summer letter finds each and every Desert Trails' family healthy, happy and eager to get back to the best school in the west! I know I am! What a terrific summer I had which included the assimilation of new staff into Desert Trails.
For the 2010-2011 school year our new staff members will be: Devra Kaplan-First Grade/Barb Kapla-Second Grade/Cari Carlin-Fourth Grade/Dawn Goodland-Fifth Grade/Denice Baldetti-Library/Ms. Brooksby-Strings. All come with experience, dedication, and a love for children. I know they will embrace the Desert Trails' community quickly and smoothly.
Parking Lot Jam! No, nothing you'll find on the shelf at Albertson's but please remember how the first few days of school can be with the amount of cars on campus. Planning ahead, leaving a few (5-10) minutes early, and breathing deeply will make those "crunch times" much more pleasant for all of us! Mostly the kids, as they hear and see everything! We need your help with following all traffic signs, speed limits, red zones, and cross walks. We would LOVE for any parents to help us direct traffic, new students, etc... to join us. Thank you!
To our incoming Kindergartners we open our arms and welcome you! Rest assured, the majority of Desert Trails' staff understands how difficult the first day of school will be for some of you. Harder for moms and dads, than the kids!!! A letter will be in the mail to all Kindergarten parents that will welcome you and review first day procedures. Be watching for that!
A Kindergarten Welcome will be held at 9:15 in the Cafeteria for all Kindergarten parents on the first day of school. Please drop off your precious cargo in their classroom, and come down to join us. PTO, Art Masterpiece, and myself will be there to greet you and share some Desert Trails news with you. Also, please help us with our Kindergarten parking lot as it is a very busy place, with children everywhere. Safety first at Desert Trails, so please, please, please take your time in the parking lot, don't double park, do not park in the red zone, or the drop off/pick up zone. Allow yourself a few extra minutes to safely walk your child into the Kindergarten playground and then into the classroom at 8:55. An option: Several parents will need to park on the nearby neighborhood streets.
Here are some important August dates you won't want to miss:
Class-lists posted: Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 4:00 on the front office doors!
Ice Cream Social: Thursday, Aug. 12 at 3:00-5:00 Come meet your teacher!
First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 16 at 8:55 We'll be looking for you!
Parent Night: Wednesday, Aug. 25 Times and schedule to be announced
Half day: School dismissed at 12:30, Tuesday, Aug. 31
School Council will be having a booth at the Ice Cream Social to share what School Council is all about at Desert Trails. Currently we have an open parent position, and if you would like some more information, please stop by the booth. Our School Council Members will be there to meet you!
More information to follow!
For the 2010-2011 school year our new staff members will be: Devra Kaplan-First Grade/Barb Kapla-Second Grade/Cari Carlin-Fourth Grade/Dawn Goodland-Fifth Grade/Denice Baldetti-Library/Ms. Brooksby-Strings. All come with experience, dedication, and a love for children. I know they will embrace the Desert Trails' community quickly and smoothly.
Parking Lot Jam! No, nothing you'll find on the shelf at Albertson's but please remember how the first few days of school can be with the amount of cars on campus. Planning ahead, leaving a few (5-10) minutes early, and breathing deeply will make those "crunch times" much more pleasant for all of us! Mostly the kids, as they hear and see everything! We need your help with following all traffic signs, speed limits, red zones, and cross walks. We would LOVE for any parents to help us direct traffic, new students, etc... to join us. Thank you!
To our incoming Kindergartners we open our arms and welcome you! Rest assured, the majority of Desert Trails' staff understands how difficult the first day of school will be for some of you. Harder for moms and dads, than the kids!!! A letter will be in the mail to all Kindergarten parents that will welcome you and review first day procedures. Be watching for that!
A Kindergarten Welcome will be held at 9:15 in the Cafeteria for all Kindergarten parents on the first day of school. Please drop off your precious cargo in their classroom, and come down to join us. PTO, Art Masterpiece, and myself will be there to greet you and share some Desert Trails news with you. Also, please help us with our Kindergarten parking lot as it is a very busy place, with children everywhere. Safety first at Desert Trails, so please, please, please take your time in the parking lot, don't double park, do not park in the red zone, or the drop off/pick up zone. Allow yourself a few extra minutes to safely walk your child into the Kindergarten playground and then into the classroom at 8:55. An option: Several parents will need to park on the nearby neighborhood streets.
Here are some important August dates you won't want to miss:
Class-lists posted: Wednesday, Aug. 11 at 4:00 on the front office doors!
Ice Cream Social: Thursday, Aug. 12 at 3:00-5:00 Come meet your teacher!
First Day of School: Monday, Aug. 16 at 8:55 We'll be looking for you!
Parent Night: Wednesday, Aug. 25 Times and schedule to be announced
Half day: School dismissed at 12:30, Tuesday, Aug. 31
School Council will be having a booth at the Ice Cream Social to share what School Council is all about at Desert Trails. Currently we have an open parent position, and if you would like some more information, please stop by the booth. Our School Council Members will be there to meet you!
More information to follow!
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