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C. Fisher, Cat. Programs
M. Schmitter, Nurse / X
K.Abrams, Psychologist / X
D. Garbe, APE / X
E. Marot, OT / X
M. Mack, RST / X / X / X
S. Perl, RST / X / X
M. Kurian Speech / x / X
K. Aarn, PS Drama / X
V. Babchenko, PS Music / X / X
H. Hahn, PS Art / X / X
D. Moyer, Orchestra / x

PLAYA DELREY ELEMENTARY

Dec7, 2009- Dec 11, 2009

It is the mark of an educated mind to be able to

entertaina thought without accepting it.

-Aristotle

Monday, December 7, 2009 – Return to Regular Schedule

8:05Morning Assembly

Last Day: Parent Conferences

3:00-5:00M. Pierce to 800 & 900 API Schools

Reception at Hamilton H.S.

Tuesday,December 8, 2009 - 1:34 Early Dismissal

1:45EDD in Grade Level Chairs’ Rms.

2:45No Staff Mtg.

5:00A. Robinson Retirement at C&O Cucina

DUE:K Fall Assess. in SOAR

Wednesday, December 9, 2009

2:45B. Fleming Farewell in Library

3:45Be a Mathematician in Rm. 12

DUE:Parent Conference Sign-Ins to M. Pierce

Thursday, December 10, 2009

8:45-2:30 IEPs & SSTs in Rm. 8 (See separate schedule)

3-4:30M. Pierce, C. Elliott, & I. Villalba to LMU Children’s Center Mtg.

Friday, December 11, 2009

OPR Access Closes

DUE:A. Robinson Class Projects to S. Perl

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Unit 2 Assessmentsfor OCR must be administered before the winter break. The data is not due in SOAR until January.

Parent Conferences-If any parent missed their conference appointment, you must conduct a telephone conference. We are required, as a PHBAO school, to conduct a minimum of two parent conferences annually. Please document your telephone conference on the parent conference sign-in form. Turn in progress reports to the office to be mailed home. Do not give progress reports to students.

Surge Protector Recall- Belkin International Inc. is recalling SurgeMaster Surge Protectors due to shock hazard. You can also go to the web site

Secure School Site During Breaks- Be sure to close and secure all classroom windows and doors, lock valuables in cabinets, take home personal items and laptops, lock desks and cabinets, turn off HVAC system, and unplug any non-essential electronic devices during the winter break. The school will be unavailable 12/19 through 1/10 due to the office flooring project, so please take anything you want to work on home. No one will be allowed access due to the project.

Custodial Cleaning Schedule-Daily, in all rooms: Paper & debris picked up, furniture aligned, floors spot mopped, heating/A/C off, blinds adjusted, whiteboard trays, sinks, soap dispensers and wastebaskets cleaned, wastebaskets emptied, and doors locked. Every other Day: Full sweeping and vacuuming. Dusting is once every 3 weeks. If you need additional vacuuming or extra cleaning, please notify M.Larane in writing so that he can plan to get it done on Sundays. If you feel that your room has not been thoroughly cleaned, please notify M. Larane & M. Pierce immediately. We want to ensure that classrooms are clean and ready for students each day.

Parking Lot-Staff parking passes will be issued to help us keep the staff parking lot available to staff. Please put the pass in your back window. We will be parking closer together to fit more vehicles in the lot. You do not need to stay inside the white lines, so park as close to your neighbor car as possible.

PERFECT ATTENDANCE – Please put a note in with your attendance cards every Friday morning when your class has had perfect attendance for the week. Three weeks of Perfect Attendance equals one hour of planning time for you and an ice cream treat for students!

Math Updates-The Princeton review is now CORE K12 and the new website is . Please save this website so you can enter your students’ quarterly math scores if necessary. For information, research, and updates about math instruction, visit and the new MIG is aligned with the enVision math series and is available for download at 4th 5th grade students must use answer sheets for quarterly assessments-do not allow students to write in test booklets.

MATH

Q2 Assessments February 2nd – 4th, 2010.

Q3 Assessments April 13th – 15th, 2010.

Q4- No Assessment!

OCR Updates- All resources (fluency norms, SOAR reporting dates, pacing plans, and student answer sheets) are posted on the LD3 website at 4th and 5th grade students must use answer sheets for periodic assessments-do not allow students to write in test booklets.

PROFESSIONAL DEVELOPMENT

enVision Math- For online support and tutorials visit

GATE Professional Development-calendar is online at GATE classes are filling up! To enroll, log on to the Learning Zone, Click on “Course”, click on “Course Catalog”, then under “Program Name” scroll down to Gifetd/Talented Programs. Check the grade level, course description, and dates/times before enrolling.

City/County GATE Conference-January 9,2010. Pre-register at

UCLA DOCTOR OF EDUCATION (ED.D.) IN EDUCATIONAL LEADERSHIP

Applications are now being accepted for UCLA’s Ed.D. Cohort for Fall 2010. Educational Leadership Program (ELP) is seeking applicants who are committed to improving educational practice. Each cohort embarks on a three-year experience that they do together in a student-supported environment withoutstanding UCLA faculty and expert practitioners. Since 1993, more than 265 students have graduated. Many are helping to improve educational outcomes as administrators within school sites and district offices. Each cohort of 25 – 30 students includes a variety of accomplished educators. Courses arescheduled for one evening per week and Saturdays. Please email call 310.206.1673, or visit the ELP web site to get information about ELP or to attend a convenient information session. The application deadline is January 15, 2010.

MEETING SCHEDULES

Meeting Type / Date / Time / Location
SSC / 3rd Tuesday of the Month / 2:45pm / Library
School Committees / 3rd Tuesday of the Month / 2:45pm / Various
CEAC / 1ST Wednesday of Month / 8:20am / Faculty Lounge
Friends of Playa / 1st Thursday of the Month / 6:00pm / Faculty Lounge
Grade Level Chairs / Last Monday of the Month / 2:45pm / Room 8
ELAC / 1ST Friday of the Month / 8:30am / ParentCenter

THANK YOU

To M.Mack for leading the EDD in M.Pierce’s absence.
To D. Takeshima, K. Yasutake & T. Takara for turning in November Million Word Challenge reading logs!

CONGRATULATIONS

To K. Yasutake & T. Takara’s class for reading the most minutes in November!
To the following teachers for having ZERO intensive students on the Q1 Math Assessment!:

C.Elliott

I. Villalba

K. Yasutake/T. Takara

H.Gonzalez

S.Zaret (2nd )

C.Zeidman

To the following teachers for having ZERO strategic students on the Q1 Math Assessment!:

C.Elliott

I. Villalba

PERFECT ATTENDANCE

GRANTS

Character Counts

Our focus trait for December is Responsibility. Lesson plans can be found at and for check out from M. Pierce’s office. Do what you are supposed to do • Persevere: keep on trying! • Always do your best • Use self-control • Be self-disciplined • Think before you act — consider the consequences • Be accountable for your choices

TECHNOLOGY

Math Challenges and Puzzles and

Please let H.Anker or R. Dewara know if there are any issues with the online attendance reporting. If you have some great Websites to recommend,please submit to R. Dewara to include in bulletin.

SUBSTITUTE PLANS

Please fax your Sub plans to (310) 301-9541 or email them to Ray at . Substitutes must be provided with a daily schedule as well as plans for the day.

LOOKING AHEAD

12/13Garden Sunday

12/13-12/18 OCR Unit 2 Assessments

12/14Student of the Month: December

12/15Committee Mtgs/SSC

12/16CEAC Mtg.

Last Day: Math Enrichment

12/17Winter Holiday Program

12/18Holiday Luncheon

12/21 1/8 Winter Break

1/11District Arts Program Begins-Dance

1/14 Shakey’s Fundraiser (Tentative)

1/18Dr. MLK Jr. Birthday Observed - No School

1/20CEAC Mtg.

5th Gr. Parent Mtg.

1/22ELAC Mtg.

1/26Committee Mtgs./SSC

1/29DUE: Warning Letters

2/1Student of the Month: January

2/1–4/23 5th Gr. Physical Fitness Test Window

2/3-2/5Q2 Math Assessment

2/3CEAC Mtg.

2/5ELAC Mtg.

End: 1st Semester

2/8K-2 Safe Moves Assembly

2/12Volunteer Recognition Breakfast

2/15President’s Day- No School

2/16Committees/SSC

2/18Jazz in Schools Concert

2/23Spring Portraits

3/2–3/3 CA Writing Assessment

5/10–5/21 CST Window

Grade / Week of Nov.30 / Week of Dec.9 / Week of Dec.16 / Week of Jan. 11
K / Book B
Unit 2
Lessons 14-16 / Book B
Unit 2
Lessons 17-19 / Book B
Unit 2
Lessons 20
Book C
Unit 3
Lessons 1-2 / Book C
Unit 3
Lessons 3-5
1 / Unit 4
Lessons 6-10 / Unit 4
Lessons 11-15
Unit Wrap-Up / Unit 5 Opener
Lessons 1-4 / Unit 5
Lessons 5-9
2 / Unit 2
Lesson 6 / Unit 2
Lesson 7 / Unit 2
Unit Wrap- Up
and Assessment / Unit 3 Opener
Lesson 1
3 / Unit 2
Lesson 4 / Unit 2
Lesson 5 / Unit 2
Lesson 6 / Unit 2
Lesson 7
4 / Unit 3
Lesson 4 / Unit 3
Lesson 5 / Unit 3
Lesson 6 / Unit 3
Unit wrap-up and
Assessment
5 / Unit 2
Lesson 7
Days 4-5
Lesson 8
Days 1-3 / Unit 2
Lesson 8
Days 4-5
Unit Wrap-up &
Assessment
Unit 3 Opener / Unit 3
Lesson 1 / Unit 3
Lesson 2