September 28, 2009

New Announcements:

 

·       Teacher Work Day and Parent/Teacher Conferences :  Friday, October 2, is  a no student day. Enjoy the long weekend! Parent teacher conferences for Grades 1-5 will occur next week (Oct. 5-9) . Please note that we will be on a minimum day schedule and arrange for pickups accordingly.

·       Congratulations Walt Disney Elementary:  The state’s Academic Performance Index (API) was a bit delayed this fall compared to past years, but they were released recently. This is the score that is a result of the STAR (State Testing and Reporting) tests that our second through fifth graders took last spring. Walt Disney’s growth API came in at 917, a 9 point increase from our base API from last spring. Congratulations to everyone! I know this is a result of an incredible amount of work on the part of our staff, students, and parents.

·       PC Desktops/Laptops Needed: we are looking for a limited number of PC desktop or laptops. Even though our school is predominantly on the Macintosh platform (we will have a community meeting soon to address our need to upgrade our Mac’s) , our library and one classroom has a need for a limited number of PC’s. If you or your company are looking to donate PC desktops and/or laptops, please contact me via email or by calling the school office at 479-3900. I am looking for PC’s that are able to run Windows XP proficiently.  We would be happy to provide you with a tax ID number for your tax purposes (please consult your tax advisor to see if your donation is tax-deductible).

 

·       Primo's Online Auction:  The 9th Annual Primo’s Run for Education ONLINE AUCTION is underway!  Don’t miss out on your chance to win some great items for a great cause.
 Visit www.primosrun.com or http://bidlizard.com/primos to place a bid on:  

-                     Carnival cruise for two,
-                     Dreyer’s Bus wine tasting party,
-                     Kids birthday parties,
-                     Music lessons, martial arts lessons, swim lessons,
-                     Gymnastics, soccer or dance training,
-                     Fine dining,
-                     Photography,
-                     Beauty treatments,
-                     And much more!

Also, don’t forget to register for the Run or to volunteer at http://www.primosrun.com!  You can earn money for Walt Disney Elementary by participating or volunteering. Come view a promotional video on this year’s Primo’s Run.
When: Sunday, October 11th
What: A 1/2 marathon, a 5K timed run, or a 5k fun run/walk
Why:  To have fun and raise money for our school/school district!

 

Recurring Announcements:

·       Free & Reduced Lunch:  we have all felt the crunch of our recent economy in one way or another. Our school district does offer school lunch service on a free and/or reduced fee basis for families who may qualify. I invite families to consider this option as a nutritious lunch makes a big difference in our children’s day. Visit the linked website to download the application. All free & reduced lunch identification information is kept in strict confidence.

·       Lunch Supervisors Needed: we are looking to hire two noontime (lunch) supervisors. This position involves supervising students in the lunch room or during lunch recess. These are 5 hours/week positions. Go to www.edjoin.org to apply.  If you are not available or interested in the paid position, we are in need of parent volunteers to help supervise our two lunch periods. This is a great opportunity to participate and contribute to our school environment. Click here to sign up as a  lunch supervisor volunteer.