If you are interested in having your child's portrait taken, please have your child bring the order envelope to school on Thursday, May 29th. We are in need of two parents to help with pictures. If you are available, please call the office at 736-2180.

Our teachers and students have been preparing a wonderful music program including square dancing. 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!

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.

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 12th.

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 email waugh_katy@cupertino.k12.ca.us . Have a happy and healthy summer!

With the onset of warm weather, our lost and found is overflowing with sweatshirts, jackets, and coats. Please remember to check the bags located near the restrooms. Any unclaimed items will be donated to charity on the last day of school.

The SSC met May 8th and the following items were discussed:

• Budget
• Response to Intervention was approved for 2008-09
• Approval of Safe Schools Plan
• Bullying, homework, and traffic safety are three main areas of concern from Parent Survey results
• Fiona Sadowski has been voted into SSC for the 2008-09 and 2009-10 school years.

Thank you to all the volunteers who have kept this program running all year. The last day to check out books is Friday, May 30th. All books must be returned the following week.

       -Pam Thomas

• Choose different books and magazines that complement your child's interests.
• Remind your child that summer reading strengthens vocabulary skills and builds knowledge.
• Schedule reading activities for when your child most enjoys reading. Read at home, on vacation and in the library.
• Keep a list of favorite book titles.
• Sponsor "reading times" and let your child invite a friend or two. Reward their efforts with a special treat.

       -From The Parent Institute

Kids love being able to go outside for recess (teachers love it, too!) And parents love longer daytime hours and the many recreational activities available to us here in Northern California. However, risks are present with the sunshine. Studies have shown that most of the sun damage which leads to skin cancer is acquired during childhood. The facts speak for themselves:

• Skin cancer is a serious and worsening problem
• The incidence of new skin cancer cases is increasing faster than any other type of cancer
• Childhood sunburns increase the risk for later development of malignant melanoma

Your school nurses strongly recommend sunscreen use as part of your family's sun protection program. Sunscreen should be:

• SPF 15 or higher
• Broad spectrum coverage (blocks UVA and UVB light)
• Applied generously, especially to face, neck, arms, legs and any other areas of exposed skin
• Reapplied after strenuous activity or water sports

The only known health benefit of sunlight on the skin is the production of Vitamin D. However, Vitamin D is also present in fish, dairy, cereal, and orange juice.

In January 2003, SB 1632 became law. This bill states that schools may allow pupils the use of sunscreen during the school day without a physician's note or prescription. Students should supply their own sunscreen and keep it in their book bag or backpack. Students should not share sunscreen. Sun protective lip balm is also recommended.

Protecting your child from sun damage now will reduce his or her risk for developing skin cancer later in life. Please be sure to encourage sun safety at home while we do the same here at school.

After the close of the open enrollment period, there are still a few spaces available for incoming first and second graders for the 2008-2009 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. To sign up for the school tour on June 3, 2008, please contact the McAuliffe school office at (408) 253-4696, Extension 100. Additional information is available at http://www.cupertino.k12.ca.us/McAuliffe.www.