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Dolphin Newsletter May 31, 2007 |
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Dale Jones, Principal 545 E. Cheyenne Drive, Sunnyvale, CA 94087 (408) 736-2180 www.cupertino.k12.ca.us/Nimitz.www www.nimitzpta.org Attendance Line: (408) 736-2180 ext. 6 |
Cupertino Union School District Board of Education Pearl Cheng Ben Liao Josephine Lucey Gary McCue George Tyson Superintendent, Phil Quon |
CALENDAR
| June | ||
| 1 | 12:30pm | Cultural Festival (see article) |
| 5 | 2:00pm | Volunteer Tea in the GLC |
| 6 | 7:00pm | Spring Sing - Rms. 7,8,9,10,11,13,18,23,28,29 |
| 8 | Field Day & 4th/5th Grade Track Meet | |
| 15 | Last Day of School - 11:20am Dismissal Lunch Service will be provided during morning recess Report Cards go home The office will be closed at 12:00pm |
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| August | ||
| 23 | School Resumes at 8:00am |
Our teachers and students have been preparing a wonderful music program.
All students need to stay for the entire performance, as there is an
all school sing for the finale. Parents are encouraged to join in too!
Come and experience a cultural feast for the eyes, as students perform "Turn your world around" a showcase of music, dance and much more." We are filming the event and DVD's will be on sale for only $5. Look for an order from in next week's blue folder or contact Susannah Vaughan at pta@mrjim.com CUPERTINO MIDDLE SCHOOL ORIENTATION
The CMS WEB (Welcome EveryBody) orientation will be held
Thursday, August 16, 2007 from 8:00 am - 12:00 pm. All
incoming 6th graders should plan to attend. The purpose
of this half-day retreat is to make the transition from
elementary school to middle school a positive one. Eight
graders will be serving as leaders and mentors to the incoming
students. Large and small group activities are designed
to address students needs and concerns in an enjoyable
manner. This is a student only orientation.
THINGS TO REMEMBER BEFORE THE END OF THE SCHOOL YEAR
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Any child owing money will be offered the cold packs only. If
your child has a balance at the end of the year, it will be
carried forward to the next school year. Please call the
kitchen at 736-2180 x132 for your child's lunch account balance.
ATTENDANCE POLICY REMINDER
Students must be in attendance on the last day
of school to guarantee their place in the district for the
following school year. If a student is absent on the
last day, they must be re-registered when they return.
Registration will be offered at Collins Elementary from July
23rd - August 8th. In order to re-register, you must bring
a current PG&E bill and one additional form of identification.
If you return after August 8th, registration will be available
at the Nimitz school office beginning Thursday, August 16th
at 9:00 am. If space is available at Nimitz, the student
will be reinstated. If no space is available, the student
will be assigned to another school in the district where
space is available. If a student is ill on the last day,
parents must notify the school of the absence and provide
documentation.
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You will be receiving a notification from Mrs. Gallatin
regarding any books that have not been returned. If your
child cannot find the book, they will be charged for the
lost book. Books are very expensive and we cannot afford
to absorb the cost of lost or destroyed books. Students
will not receive a report card until all library charges are
paid. If the book is found after you have paid, your money
will be refunded. Thank you for your understanding regarding
this matter.
MEDICATIONS IN THE OFFICE Katy Waugh, RN, PHN, CNS
If you have stored your child's medications in the Nimitz Health
Office, please make arrangements to take them home on the last
day of school. Any medication that remains after the close of
school will be discarded. If your children are attending summer
school and will need the medication during the shortened day,
please take it to that school site's main office on the first
day of classes.
If it will be necessary for your child to receive medication during the school day next year, please pick up a blue Medication Authorization form at the school office before the last day of school, June 15th. In order for either prescription or over-the-counter medications to be given at school, both the doctor and the parent must sign the form. When completed, bring the Medication Administration form and the medication (in the original container) to the secretaries in the school office. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact me: voice-mail 408-252-3000 ext. 475 or E-mail waugh_katy@cupertino.k12.ca.us Have a happy and healthy summer! VACATION MONTHS PROVIDE RELAXED TIME FOR WRITING
The long, lazy days of summer can actually be a great time
for kids to practice writing. Children can carve out the
time they need to think and dream, to choose just the right
work, and to make revisions. To promote writing this summer,
encourage your child to:
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DISTRICT NEWS
K-5 SOCIAL STUDIES ADOPTION
On May 8, 2007, the Cupertino Union School District Board of
Education approved the adoption of the teacher recommended Pearson
Scott Foresman K-5 History/Social Science materials. The approval
came after a yearlong process implemented by a committee of 40
district teachers representing all 20 elementary school sites.
The social studies adopted materials will be used in the
classrooms starting next year. The adopted materials may be v
iewed online at
www.cahistorysocialscience.com. The sample materials will also
be available in September 2007 at out Teacher Resource Center located
at 10255 North Portal Ave. in Cupertino.
MCAULIFFE ALTERNATIVE PROGRAM
After the close of the open enrollment period, there are still a few
spaces available for incoming kindergartens and first graders for
the 2007-2008 school year at the McAuliffe Alternative Program.
McAuliffe is a K-8 parent participation, experiential program based
on an education philosophy that emphasizes the needs of the whole
child. Additional information is available at
www.mcauliffeschool.com or by contacting the McAuliffe school
office at (408) 253-4696, Extension 100.
CUSD ADULT ENGLISH CLASSES
Cupertino Union School District's "Community Based English
Tutorial" (CBET) Program is once again sponsoring a four-week
summer session of adult English classes. Proposition 227 provides funding
for this program. The purpose of the CBET Program is to provide free
or subsidized programs of adult English language instruction to parents
or other members of the community.
Classes will be held at three of our summer school sites: DeVargas Elementary, Nimitz Elementary, and Hyde Middle. Each class is scheduled from June 25 - July 20, 2007 and will meet daily from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the elementary school sites and from 8:45 a.m. - 10:45 a.m. at the middle school site. The applications for the CBET Program are available at www.cupertino.k12.ca.us, or by calling (408) 252-3000, Extension 323. Space is limited, so sign up now. Classes are for adults only and no childcare will be provided. Preference will be given to parents with children in English Language Development programs at their schools. The CBET classes are not mandatory for parents. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
