Week of March 8, 2010

NOTE TAKING

Taking good classroom notes today can mean better grades tomorrow. Here are ways to help your youngster have the facts they need to study for tests and quizzes.

Focus. Suggest that they write down their teacher’s main points rather than every word they say. Your child should watch and listen for clues that something needs to go in their notes. For instance, the teacher might write a definition on the board, repeat a point, or spell a famous person’s name.

Abbreviate. Using symbols and shortened words will save time and space. Example: Instead of “Louisiana was purchased from France on April 30, 1803,” your youngster can write, “LA $ fr Fance 4/30/1803. Tip: Encourage your child to write clearly so they can read their notes later.

DISTRICT PARENT SURVEY

The Districtwide PARENT Survey 2010 will kick off online March 1st and remain live through April 16th.

As in the past, we are asking that each site have a computer available by March 1st to provide easy access for parents to take the survey if they do not have access to a computer elsewhere. The link to the survey will be available through the Clark County School District website at We are hoping for a large parent turnout and appreciate all of your efforts to encourage parents to participate. Thank you in advance for your cooperation.

STUDENTS OF THE MONTH

The students that were chosen for Student of the Month for February and will receive “Pizza with the Principal” are:

Kindergarten –Ataya Townsend, Dylan Reynolds

1st Grade – Britney Guillermo, Veronika Kham, Steven Bueso-Posas, Aileen Duran-Lopez, Saleh

Nasrallah, Jai Leveston, Joey Tang

2nd Grade – Taylor Moore, Jazmine Vargas, Iris Luyen, Delany Banaszynski, Erin Armijo, Orion Lunsford

3rd Grade – Tiffany Chan, Tyler Lynes, Anthony Palm, Dawson Fo, Hazel Sanchez, Kaylee Rivera, Andres Garcia

4th Grade – Briana Stock, Sandra Calata, Natalee Bakch, Jessica Nostro

5th Grade – Patrick Moody, Kora Hancock, Michael Valeron, Edgar Cerna, Sophia Nunez

STUDY ISLAND

A congratulation goes out to Andrew Thompson for completing all requirements for Study Island in 2nd grade.

THANK YOU!

The teachers (Ms. Steele, Mrs. Gutierrez, Mrs. Reardon, Mrs. Hein, Ms. Blonsky, Ms. Heffernan, Mr. Schwab, Mrs. Northrup, Mr. Pinizzotto) who taught CRT Bootcamp on Saturdays would like to send a heartfelt thank you to Mrs. Genie Sandra. Mrs. Sandra donated snacks and treats to all of us teaching CRT Bootcamp. She kept us well fed and happy. It helped brighten our day. We appreciate your thoughtfulness and generosity!

ALL DAY KINDERGARTEN

Registration for “All Day Kindergarten” is here! Registration for tuition based Kindergarten started March 1, 2010 and will end April 30, 2010. Spaces are limited so start preparing now.

Mar 2 – 12 / CRT Testing
Mar 5
Mar 5 / Student of the Month Luncheon
End of 2nd Trimester
Mar 10 / Report Cards Go Home
Mar 15-19 / Book Fair - Library
Mar 17 / St. Patrick’s Day
Mar 22-26 / Roger’s Nevada Reading Week
Mar 23 / Muffins With Mommy
Mar 24 / Spring Pictures
Mar 25 / Donuts with Daddy
Mar 29-April 2 / Spring Break