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.

 

 

 

September 21, 2009

  New Announcements:

•  Primo’s Run:  Registration is currently underway for the 26th Annual Primo's Run For Education and we need more runners from Walt Disney!   This is a fun way to provide financial support to our school/district while running or walking with your family and friends.  Kids can participate too, and all registrants get a Primo's Run t-shirt! 
  
  

If we get at least 45 runners to sign up, our school will receive a bonus of at least $500.  So far we have only nine runners from Walt Disney.

When: Sunday, October 11th

What: A 1/2 marathon, a 5K timed run, or a 5k fun run/walk -- whichever you prefer!

How do I sign up: www.primosrun.com.  You must register online for our school to receive credit.

Who benefits?  Proceeds benefit the San Ramon Valley Education Foundation, a non-profit organization that has given more than 2.5 million to our schools since 1982.  This is their primary fundraiser.

Not running?  Consider volunteering.  Visit www.primosrun.com to choose a job that is convenient for you.  There are positions available for the weeks prior to race day or on race day itself.  Volunteers earn points ($$$) for our school! 

• Walt Disney PTA Presents Family Fun Night –Bingo!!  Bring the entire family for lots of fun!

Date: September 25
Time: 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm
Cost: $5 per person include 1 Bingo card per game
Where: Walt Disney Multi Purpose Room

Please send email to Michele Cordoba (mcordoba@comcast.net) or Cheryl Hirtle (Cheryl_hirtle@yahoo.com) if you would like to help and volunteer for any of the Family Fun Nights.

• Scouts @ WD:  Girls! Don’t miss out on all the fun activities that are available to you through Girl Scouts.  All parents and girls who are interested in joining Girl Scouts are invited to attend a Girl Scout Parent Information Night on Tuesday, September 22nd, from 6:30pm – 7:30pm in room T7.    Hope to see you there!   For any questions or if you can’t make it:  susancrawley@comcast.net

• 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.

• Pebble Place Dropoff and Pickup: If you and your family use Pebble Place (rear of our school) as a entrance and exit to school, please be extra cautious to ensure the safety of our children. I recognize that the traffic on Pebble has increased this year. I strongly recommend you use the front school entrance if possible as the traffic in the front has been very light recently. If you must continue using Pebble, please obey all pedestrian and traffic laws, especially making sure you cross at intersections only and vehicles should not make illegal u-turns. In addition to our staff supervision, San Ramon PD has been periodically patrolling Pebble to maximize safety.

• 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 website below to download the application:

http://www.srvusd.net/apps/pages/index.jsp?uREC_ID=42194&type=d&termREC_ID=&pREC_ID=86301&rn=5209485
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Recurring Announcements:

Visitor Sign In: we ask that all parent visitors sign in at the office upon entering campus during the school day. For the safety of our students, all visitors not displaying a guest badge/sticker will be asked to proceed to the office to sign in.

September 11, 2009

New Announcements:

·       Lunch Supervisors Really 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.

·       21^st Century Learning:  We are working with DESEF and PTA to fund the acquisition of new computers and equipment that would be significant step towards providing our students with 21^st century skills. At this time, we have 19 computers in classrooms that do not meet the minimum requirements for our new district math curriculum. If you are interested in providing feedback on how we can fund this initiative to get updated technology into our classrooms, DESEF will schedule a “town meeting” soon to discuss how we can work together to get this done for our students. More information to come.

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Recurring Announcements:

• Visitor Sign In: we ask that all parent visitors sign in at the office upon entering campus during the school day. For the safety of our students, all visitors not displaying a guest badge/sticker will be asked to proceed to the office to sign in.
• Drop Off and Pick Up:  with the addition of our new Traffix buses, please observe the following procedures for morning drop off and after school pick ups:
• Parents may use the front parking lot to drop off and pick up only when the yellow buses are not present.
• When the yellow school buses are lined up in the front parking lot, parent cars will not be allowed to enter the lot. Please observe the orange cones displayed at the parking lot entrance signifying the lot is closed to cars. Passing a school bus while it is unloading/loading can result in a citation. In the morning, the buses typically arrive from 8:25 am to 8:35 am. After school, the buses will be in the lot for approximately 10 minutes after dismissal time.
• During the time the parking lot is closed to cars, parents may drop off and pick up on Pine Valley Rd, or other appropriate side streets. Students and parents must use monitored crosswalks.
• No drop-off's or pick-up's in the staff parking lot. This lot is not supervised.

Thank you for your help in keeping our parking lot a safe place for all.

September 4, 2009

New Announcements:

• Happy Labor Day Weekend: No school on Monday. Enjoy the 3 day weekend.
   
• School Pictures: Lifetouch will be at school on Tuesday, September 8, to take school pictures. 
  
  
• 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.
  

• Visitor Sign In: we ask that all parent visitors sign in at the office upon entering campus during the school day. For the safety of our students, all visitors not displaying a guest badge/sticker will be asked to proceed to the office to sign in.
  

• Drop Off and Pick Up:  with the addition of our new Traffix buses, please observe the following procedures for morning drop off and after school pick ups:
  
  • Parents may use the front parking lot to drop off and pick up only when the yellow buses are not present.
    
  • When the yellow school buses are lined up in the front parking lot, parent cars will not be allowed to enter the lot. Please observe the orange cones displayed at the parking lot entrance signifying the lot is closed to cars. Passing a school bus while it is unloading/loading can result in a citation. In the morning, the buses typically arrive from 8:25 am to 8:35 am. After school, the buses will be in the lot for approximately 10 minutes after dismissal time.
    
  • During the time the parking lot is closed to cars, parents may drop off and pick up on Pine Valley Rd, Pebble Lane (near the rear of the school) or other appropriate side streets. Students and parents must use monitored crosswalks. When using Pebble Lane, please do not park in front of our neighbors' driveways.
    
  • No drop-off's or pick-up's in the staff parking lot. This lot is not supervised.
     
    Thank you for your help in keeping our parking lot a safe place for all.
    

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Recurring Announcements:

• Volunteer Training:  This year, our district is requiring that all volunteers complete a very brief training, complete a volunteer form, and provide a photo ID. This training is to be completed before you volunteer. To complete the training online, click here.  Once you complete this training, you can download the volunteer registration form. Complete this form, bring it into the school office and provide a photo ID to complete your registration.

• Fun Family Event:  Spinal Muscular Atrophy (SMA) is a genetic disorder the effects thousands of children. Come show your support for finding a cure for SMA at the upcoming SMA Walk-in-Roll at Emerald Glen Park in Dublin, on Sept. 26, from 9-11:30.  The event is perfect for children and includes snacks, clowns, live music and more.  It is a great way for your child to show compassion for someone struggling with physical challenges.  Go to www.smanorcal.org to register.