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 30 – May 11. 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, 5th grade students take the CST in science, and 4th grade students will take the CST in writing on March 6-7. 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 2012.
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. The uniforms have helped us further develop as a school focused on learning.
Warmest regards,
Christine Richardson
Principal
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Announcements:
Please save your frozen juice can lids for Kindergarten art projects! You may drop them off in the Office. Thank you!!
Spring Picture Day will be held on Tuesday, February 21st.
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| Kindergarten Pre-registration
Kindergarten pre-registration for the 2012-2013 school year will be held on Tuesday, February 7, 2012. Registration packets are now available in the office.
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Announcement from the District Office:
Donations Needed
There is now a link on the District’s home page called “Donations Needed” under District News and it’s a link to the Community page. We are still collecting gift cards and will always be collecting food. We always need food especially after the holidays so please spread the word to your communities.
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| Pick Up, Drop Off Safety
PLEASE DO NOT use the large staff parking lot to pick up, drop off, or wait for your child as it is not safe to do so! Please park on Chalomar Rd. or one of the side streets if you are not using the circle.
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| REMINDER --- PARENTS --- REMINDER
We have a 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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School Bell
The school bell rings at 8:05 a.m. to start the day! Children in 1st – 5th grade and Cornerstone Rm 1 should be in line on the playground at that time. YVE Kindergarten students report to their classrooms in the morning and should be in class at that time. Please leave home early enough to get your child to their designated area before 8:05 a.m.
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| BELL SCHEDULE 2011 -2012
YVE Kindergarten: 8:05 – 1:00 every day
Cornerstone Kindergarten: 8:05 – 11:30 every day
Grades 1-5: 8:05 – 2:45 except Wednesday 8:05-1:00
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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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| 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.
YVE PTA
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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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| PARENTS:
PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF THE PROPERTY OF OUR NEIGHBORS. DO NOT BLOCK ANY DRIVEWAYS (EVEN FOR A MINUTE!)
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IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Traffic Safety Guideline:
- Please do not use the large staff parking lot to pick up, drop off, or wait for your child as it is not safe to do so! Please park on Chalomar Rd. or one of the side streets if you are not using the circle..
- 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 1:00 p.m. for grades K-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 directions to YVE fill out the form below:
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