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Dolphin Newsletter February 28, 2008 |
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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 Phyllis Vogel Superintendent, Phil Quon |
CALENDAR
| March | ||
| 3 | 10:45-11:15am 7:00-9:00pm |
Read Across America Pat Belvel Parenting Class &nbps;Student Council Elections |
| 4 | 7:00pm |
Fourth Grade STAR Writing Test Hyde Parent Night (for incoming 6th grade parents) |
| 6 | Author Day End of Second Trimester |
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| 7 | STAFF LEARNING DAY - NO SCHOOL FOR STUDENTS | |
| 9 | Daylight Saving Time Begins | |
| 10 | Class Photos | |
| 13 | 5:30pm 6:00pm |
SSC Meeting in the staff room Cupertino Middle School Parent Info Night |
| 15 | 9:00am-12:30pm | Nimitz Walkathon |
| 17 | 7:30pm | PTA Meeting in the GLC |
| 21 | Report Cards sent home | |
| 26 | 7:00pm | Fourth Grade Musical Performance |
This will be an opportunity for Nimitz students to raise funds for
our school by walking laps around the track. Children will be sponsored
per lap or for a total number of laps. Look for the sponsor card in
this week's blue folder.
STATE BUDGET CRISIS AND EDUCATION
As you may already be aware, the state is facing a $14 Billion budget
crisis, and this amount seems to grow every week. In an effort to
keep the Nimitz Elementary School community informed, a letter from
the Superintendent outlining the specific details of the budget crisis
is included in this week's blue folder. Please take a few moments
to read it over. Here at Nimitz, we are hoping for the best, but
we need to plan for the worst. As a result, we are already exploring
ways on how to weather the potential upcoming budget cuts. The district
and this school site will put out additional information as it becomes
available. In the meantime, you are encouraged to contact the Governor
and your state legislators, and tell them to make education funding a
priority. The district has posted the contact information for our
state representatives and a sample letter at
www.cupertino.k12.ca.us.
Nimitz' students and staff are fortunate to have the support of our
fantastic parent community. Let's work together to get the message out
to the Governor and our state representatives that our children's
education cannot be compromised.
HEALTHY CHOICES FOR SCHOOL CELEBRATIONS
Our school district has developed a Wellness policy addressing nutrition
and physical activity in compliance with Federal guidelines. With the
school district's new Health and Wellness Policy that promotes a healthy
lifestyle, Nimitz is encouraging healthy treats for classroom celebrations
and birthdays.
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Some healthy options are vegetables, fruit, cheese and crackers, bagels
and cream cheese, fruit smoothies, granola bars, or non-edible treats.
If you would like to bring in a treat for the class and are not sure what
to bring, communicate with your child's teachers. With the new wellness
policy, there are restrictions on parties and food.
Parents are invited to join us in celebrating Read Across America
Day on Monday, March 3rd, from 10:45-11:15am on the Nimitz School Field.
Nimitz students and parents are encouraged to bring a book, a blanket
and pillows. In the event of rain, this activity will be moved to
the classrooms and/or the GLC.
DISTRICT CALENDAR 2008-2009
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PARENT INFORMATION NIGHT AT HYDE
Fifth grade parents are invited to attend a meeting on Tuesday,
March 4th from 7:00-8:00 pm at Hyde in their multi-use room.
Information will be presented regarding the programs being offered
to incoming sixth graders. You will also have an opportunity to
ask any questions you may have regarding middle school. This will be
an information meeting only; therefore, we ask that only parents attend.
If you wish to order a class portrait, please complete the order envelope
and return it with your payment to your student's teacher.
We are in need of two parents to help with pictures. If you are available,
please call the office at 736-2180.
ART VOLUNTEERS NEEDED
If you have any extra time on Thursdays or Fridays, please consider helping out
in the art room. Art has an important place in your child's education.
We are lucky at Nimitz to have a wonderful art teacher, Angela Hansen.
If you have some extra time and would like to help out, please contact
Angela Hansen at
hansen_angela@cupertino.k12.ca.us.
They are doing the best they can to keep the children safe and need
your cooperation, if not your respect and admiration!
In the mornings when you are dropping off your children, please have their backpacks, lunch, and other belongings in the car, not in the trunk. This will help expedite traffic flow during the morning rush. Also, please stop when you see a child entering the crosswalk.
Students can take daily laps around the field during lunchtime. This helps
keep our students in shape as they strive to reach their goal. This program
is not possible without parent support. We need volunteers to help out
during lunch (11:25-12:45), one day each week or every other week.
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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COMMUNITY INFORMATION WORKSHOP
"Domestic Violence Information & Resources Workshop" Friday, March 7, 2008 6:00 - 8:30 p.m De Anza College Hinson Conference Room, Campus Center 21250 Stevens Creek Blvd. Parking available at the Flint Center Garage Over 40 public and private agencies, court personnel, and law enforcement groups, will share resources and answer questions at a workshop to raise awareness about domestic violence. The workshop provides free interpreters in languages such as Spanish, Vietnamese, Chinese, and Korean. Free food and beverages will be provided so that families can have dinner during the workshop and free child supervision is available to allow parents to participate and receive private and individualized counseling during the workshop. This workshop is made possible through the collaboration of De Anza College's Institute of Community and Civic Engagement, the Asian Pacific American Leadership Institute and the Domestic Violence Intervention Collaborative. For free transportation or for questions, please contact (408) 299-5135. K-8 SCIENCE CURRICULUM TEXTBOOK ADOPTION
This year the Cupertino Union School District will adopt a new Science
textbook for grades K-5 and 6-8. The materials to be considered will
be on display in the district's Teacher Resource Center (TRC) from
January 28 through March 7, 2008.
Interested parents are invited to go to the TRC during this time, view the textbook, and fill out a survey located next to the materials. This survey provides you an opportunity to voice your ideas regarding the new Science materials. The Teacher Resource Center is located at 10255 N. Portal Avenue in Cupertino. The hours of operation are 7:30 AM to 5:30 PM, Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and 11:30 AM to 7:30 PM on Wednesdays. Parents can also review the materials to be considered online. An online survey is available to provide feedback. Links to the materials and the survey is available on the district's website at www.cupertino.k12.ca.us. | |||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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