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"Mt. Diablo Unified School District welcomes the participation of all students, parents and community members in all District sponsored activities conducted on campuses or at off-site locations. The District will work diligently to see that these activities are not limited by physical access barriers, thereby ensuring the opportunity for participation by all in these activities."
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MT. DIABLO UNIFIED SCHOOL DISTRICT is NOW HIRING substitute CAFETERIA WORKERS for the 2009-2010 school year
Applications are available through the:
Personnel Office:
1936 Carlotta Dr., Concord
8:00-4:30 Mon.-Fri.
Job Line: (925) 682-8000, ext. 7500
Website:
www.mdusd.k12.ca.us
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Principal's Message...
Half the school year is behind us and we are quickly approaching the spring sprint. Teachers are busy covering all the standards required for the grade they teach and they are working hard with each child on mastery of those standards.
Before we know it the state-wide standardized test will be here. All students in grades 2-5 are expected to take this test. Our STAR (Standardized Testing and Reporting) testing window is April 28 – May 14. As part of the STAR testing, students will be taking the CST (California Standards Test). In addition, 3rd grade students will take the CAT 6, an achievement test and 5th grade students take the CST in science. Although teachers have been working throughout the year to prepare their students for the STAR test, we will be increasing our efforts to prepare them from now through April. Test preparation consists of test taking skills and practice, and sample items that will be given as lessons to help prepare your child. The results are not expected back until August 2010.
I want to take a moment to thank you, the parents, for all that you do to work with your child and prepare them for school each day. We cannot express our appreciation enough. We could not effectively teach your child without you and your support. So, thank you for checking their homework each night even if you might not always understand it, helping them with special projects, responding to us when we need your assistance, getting them to bed on time and up and out of the house on time each morning in full uniform, and supporting school-wide efforts by volunteering. You are, in large part, why YVE is such a wonderful school.
Please make every effort not to be late or miss school over the next several months. Regular attendance is vital to the success of your child’s achievement! Also, please remember to send your child in the school uniform each and everyday, unless we have a waiver on file in the office. The uniforms have helped us further develop as a school focused on learning.
Warmest regards,
Christine Richardson
Principal
Leap and soar, 726 or more! – ¡Sigue adelante con 726 o más!
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| Heard in the Office...
Office to parent: “Why is your child late today?” Parent: “He didn’t wake me up on time.”
Office to child: “Why are you late today?” Child: “I was taking a bubble bath.”
Parent to Office: “My child will be out three days.” Office: “The reason for the absence?” Parent: “Do you want the truth?”
Office to child: "Why are you so very late today? It’s after 10 a.m.” Child: “I went to bed at midnight.” Office: “Why, were you sick?” Child: “No, we went to the show.”
These exchanges are often humorous, and children (or parents) say these things with a straight face. However, we want you to think. What are you teaching your son or daughter when you take them on a school night to a show until midnight? What are you teaching your child when you bring him to school consistently tardy?
We understand that things do occur and car keys are misplaced, and the sister stayed too long in bed, and the relatives came to visit; nevertheless, when they consistently happen to you and your family, perhaps you need to get better organized and give school the top priority it should have.
It’s your sons or daughters who have to ask for a tardy slip; they who have missed the Pledge and the daily announcements; they who walk into class after the teacher has begun instruction; they who feel lost because they have missed the start of the school day.
We know you want the very best for your children. Studies show that children need structure as much as they need food.
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| PARENTS:
PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF THE PROPERTY OF OUR NEIGHBORS. DO NOT BLOCK ANY DRIVEWAYS (EVEN FOR A MINUTE!)
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| Kindergarten Registration
Kindergarten registration for the 2010-2011 school year will be held on Tuesday, February 2, 2010. Registration packets will be available in the office starting Wednesday, January 20, 2010.
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| Technology Plan
The Mt. Diablo Unified School District is required to have an approved Technology Plan by the California Department of Education to be eligible to receive technology funds and E-rate savings. MDUSD will be submitting its new five year plan in December 2009. Staff is requesting student, staff, parent and community input. A draft copy of the 2010-2015 Draft Technology Plan is available for viewing on the district website at www.mdusd.org/Departments/CurriculumandInstruction/Pages/InstructionalTechnology.aspx Please send all questions, suggested revisions and/or additions to Director of Development, Stephanie Roberts at robertss@mdusd.k12.ca.us, 682-8000 x 6201 or you may fax suggestions to (925) 685-4032. The Draft Technology Plan will be brought to the School Board on October 27th for information, and November 10th for action.
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| Absences
For your convenience, the office has established a new e-mail account for reporting your child’s absences. The e-mail address is yveattendance@mdusd.k12.ca.us. We are hoping parents/guardians with access to a computer will utilize this preferred method of reporting absences. As always, you my call 925-682-8000 x85502 to phone in absences.
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| REMINDER --- PARENTS --- REMINDER
We are getting an increasing number of children who are not being picked up on time after dismissal. For your child’s safety, please pick her/him up promptly after school! Supervision ends 10 minutes after dismissal. We certainly understand emergencies and ask that you phone the office in the event of one. Thanks so much for your cooperation and keeping your children safe!
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| Add your email address to our database
If you would like your email address linked to your child’s information in our database, please email Vickie Ruskofsky at ruskofskyv@mdusd.k12.ca.us
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| Contacting Your Child's Teacher
To leave a voicemail for your child’s teacher, please visit our Staff Page for the phone number and extension.
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BOX TOPS FOR EDUCATION
"Every Box Top Counts"
All YVE teachers have a special bag for your child to turn in box tops. If your teacher doesn't participate, you can still help our school. There is a box top box on the front desk of the office. You can drop off your box tops anytime during school hours.
Thanks to everyone for taking the time to raise money for our school.
Kelly Cory, Box Tops Coordinator
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Attention Parents:
If your child has a food allergy, please submit a letter from your child’s doctor to the Cafeteria Manager. |
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Traffic Safety Guideline:
- Please do not use the bus circle for pick up and drop off. This area is for bus use only. Please use the next driveway located behind the cafeteria. Please note: The inside lane is for moving traffic. The outer lane is for stopped cars. If your child is not at the pick-up zone, please pull out and drive around again so that you don’t block the traffic flow.
- Please do not make U-turns in the middle of the street and please avoid all red zoned areas. Also, please do not block our neighbors’ driveways across from the school. The speed limit on Chalomar is 25 miles per hours.
- Please do not use the staff parking lot to drop off/pick up students. This area is for staff only.
- Please do not make a right turn on a red light from Chalomar to Oak Grove Road while the crossing guard is in the crosswalk. Wait until all pedestrians have crossed.
Visitors:
- All visitors MUST sign in at the office and obtain a pass. Any person on campus without a pass will be asked to go to the office to sign in.
Wednesday Dismissal:
- Wednesday dismissal is 1:20 p.m. for grades 1-5. Cornerstone Kindergarten is dismissed at 11:30 every day.
Tardiness:
- Please help your child to be on time for school every day. If your child is tardy, he/she must report to the cafeteria (if before 8:30 a.m.)
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How to Find Ygnacio Valley Elementary School-
Our street address is:
2217 Chalomar Road
Concord, CA 94518
For a location map click the link below:
Map of Ygnacio Valley Elementary School
For directions to YVE fill out the form below:
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