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Dolphin Newsletter November 15, 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
| November | ||
| 16 | 3:30-4:45pm | Football at Meyerholz Spiritwear Orders Due (see article) |
| 19 | 6:00-7:15pm 7:30pm |
Cub Scout Info. Mtg. in the GLC PTA Meeting in the GLC |
| 20 | Thanksgiving Feast (see article) End of First Trimester |
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| 21,22,23 | THANKSGIVING RECESS - NO SCHOOL | |
| 30 | 3:30-4:45pm | Football vs. Faria at Nimitz |
| December | ||
| 4 | Make Up Photos | |
| 7 | 3:30-4:45pm |
Report Cards sent home Football at McAuliffe |
| 13 | 5:30pm | SSC Meeting in the staff room |
Last Wednesday, the Ready, Set, Go! Family Science Night was a
lively evening of fun scientific exploration.
Students engaged in activities such as learning to use a pedometer,
making a pulse meter, playing nutrition bingo, testing their muscle strength
and lung capacity, and designing their own exercise course. A big thank you
to Mr. Warner for orgainizing the event and to all the teachers who volunteered
at the stations. This was a fun way for students to experience hands-on
science activities while learning about physical fitness and nutrition.
Share a favorite dish, dessert, or drink from your culture (including
American) with all the students during their lunch on Tuesday,
November 20th. After the students finish their lunch period (around 12:45),
students' families are invited to come and share the remaining food.
Sign up with the flyer that was sent home (extra flyers are available in the office) or online at http://www.nimitzpta.org/feast/. If you are interested in volunteering to help setup, serve, or clean up at the Thanksgiving Feast, you can also let us know through the flyer or online site. If you have questions, please email diversity@mrjim.com. -Nimitz Diversity Committee
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Tee shirt and sweatshirt styles
are on display in the PTA window cabinet outside the GLC.
Spiritwear makes a great gift idea, so return your completed
order form today.
DIWALI LUNCHEON
The entire Nimitz staff would like to thank our Asian Indian community
for treating us to a delicious lunch buffet in celebration of Diwali.
The GLC was beautifully decorated and there were over 50 delightful
dishes to choose from!
This helps keep our students in shape as they strive to reach
their goal. This program is not possible without parent
support. We need a volunteer
to help out during lunch (11:25-12:45), on Wednesdays. If
you are available to punch cards or help supervise students,
please email/call Tracy Burriss at
burriss_tracy@cupertino.k12.ca.us or ph. (408) 732-4563.
The Running Club would not be possible without the help of
many parent volunteers who help keep things moving!
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INDEPENDENT STUDY
If you plan to be away from school for a minimum of five school days
and a maximum of ten school days, please contact your child's
teacher at least one week ahead of your departure date to arrange
for a special Independent Study (IS) Contract. This way your child
can keep up with class. The following guidelines must be followed:
NURSE'S NOTES: ILLNESS GUIDELINES
The decision to keep your child home is not an easy one to make.
Keeping ill children home from school is intended to protect,
not only the ill child, but also classmates and instructional
staff. This note outlines the criteria for keeping students home
when they are ill and for sending children home when they appear
to be suffering from a contagious or infectious disease
(Ed. Code section 48211, 48212). Your child needs to stay
home from school for the following reasons:
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DISTRICT NEWS
McAULIFFE MIDDLE SCHOOL INFORMATION NIGHT
McAuliffe School, one of the district's four alternative programs,
offers a small and educationally alternative school program for students in
the 6th, 7th, and 8th grade. The program continues the elementary
school philosophy while extending the expectations and responsibilities
commensurate with the growth and development of children at middle
school age. Parents remain integrally involved in the program, making
possible diverse and exciting educational opportunities for the students.
Please join us for a Middle School Information Night on Tuesday, November 27, 2007 from 7 - 9 p.m. in the McAuliffe Performing Arts Center (PAC). The teachers will present an overview of the program (goals and curriculum) and you will have the opportunity to see the classrooms and meet in small groups with McAuliffe Middle School alumni who are currently attending high school or college. Parents of children of all ages and in any grade are whole-heartedly welcome to attend, as we know that learning about educational opportunities is a process. Fifth grade students are welcome to attend as well. Bring your curiosity and questions, and join us for an evening of information and discussion of the McAuliffe Middle School program. GATE REFERRAL PROCESS TESTING SCHEDULE
The focus of Cupertino's Gifted and Talented Education Program is to
identify and serve those students who have demonstrated exceptional
intellectual ability and outstanding academic achievement. Referrals
for Gifted and Talented Education (GATE) testing may be initiated
by teachers, parents, or the student.
GATE testing of CUSD grade 3 and above students will take place during spring (March-April) 2008. This will be the only GATE testing offered during the 2007-2008 year. If you have questions about the screening process, please call the GATE office at (408) 252-3000, Extension 199, between 9:00 a.m. and 12:00 p.m. or the GATE website at: http://www.cupertino.k12.ca.us
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