Happy New Year Feliz Año Nuevo 5th Grade Science Camp

Happy New Year Feliz Año Nuevo 5th Grade Science Camp

January, 2011
V ol u m e 6 , I s s u e 7
(408) 928-7400
Happy New Year
Contents
Principal’s Message
Upcoming Events
Other
ImportantEvents
News
Upcoming
Calendario de
Eventos
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Character
Assembly
Integrity 1/10
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Principal’s
Coffee 1/14
@ 8:30am
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Science Camp
1/4-1/7
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Safety Assembly
1/14
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No School 1/17
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DELAC Meeting
1/10 @ 6:00
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ELAC Meeting
1/12 @ 8:30am

PTA Fundraiser
QSP Begins 1/18
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PTA Mtg 1/24
@ 6pm
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Science
Proposals Due
1/21
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SSC 1/25 @ 5pm
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Progress
N or ma E . R od r i g u e z , P r i n c i p a l
1 2 9 0 B a l H a r b or D r i v e
S a n J os e , C A 9 5 1 2 2
Feliz Año Nuevo
Dear parents,
Queridos padres,
During this special time we take the
opportunity to reflect and recommit to
work as a team to find and implement
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the
best strategies to serve our
community.
We are very appreciative
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and honored that you have chosen
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Dorsa as your child’s school.
Cada comienzo de un nuevo año nos
damos la oportunidad de refleccionar en
nuestro trabajo con un afan de buscar las
mejores estrategias para servir nuestra
comunidad. Estamos muy orgullosos y
agradecidos que ustedes hayan depositado
su confianza en nosotros al haber escogido
la escuela Dorsa.
We want to show this appreciation
by making our promise a reality and
continue to deliver the highest quality
education for ALL of our students.
Como muestra de este agradecimiento
queremos demonstrarles nuestro
compromiso para proveer una educacion de
la mas alta calidad a cada uno de nuestros
estudiantes.
We wish you a 2011 filled with love,
prosperity and health and hope to
continue to count on your valuable
support because you are our greatest
asset and your support makes a real
difference.
De parte de todo el personal de la
escuela Dorsa, les deseamos un felíz año
nuevo lleno de dicha, salud y prosperidad.
Esperamos seguir contando con su apoyo y
cooperacion, ya que su participación hace
una gran diferencia en nuestra escuela.
5th Grade Science Camp
We want to take this time to thank everyone who supported us in raising the funds to take
our students to Science Camp! The students will depart Tuesday, January 4th and will
return Friday, January 7th. We sincerely hope that every single 5th grader gets the
opportunity to participate in this unique, unforgettable and highly educational
experience.
Campamento de Ciencias
Queremos dar las gracias a todas las personas que participaron en todos los
eventos para recaudar fondos y hacer posible el viaje de estudios de ciencias de
todos los alumnos del quinto grado. Los estudiantes saldrán de viaje este martes 4
de enero y retornaran el dia viernes 7 de enero. Deseamos de todo corazón que
todos los estudiantes del quinto grado tengan la oportunidad de participar en este
evento inolvidable y altamente educativo.
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Important Information
Dorsa School Newsletter
2010-2011 Academic Goals
Peace Builders at
Work!
On Sunday, December 19th a group
parents and teaches worked all
morning sorting gifts.
We are very proud of all the
volunteers who generously gave their
time for our deserving children.
On behalf of all of our students,
THANK YOU!!!!
Our Character Trait for the
month of January is
Integrity
Please encourage your
children to exhibit their
INTEGRITY through their
choice of actions and words.
Encourage them to think
before they act
Is it SAFE?
Is it NICE?
Is it my personal BEST?
.
.
Metas Academicas
With the beginning of a new year, we would like to
remind you of our commitment to reaching the
following goals and would like to seek your absolute
support. We only have 77 academic days left before
we begin administering the standardized STAR
state tests.
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75% Proficient and Advanced
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15% Basic
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8% Below Basic
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2% Far Below Basic
Todo comienzo de un nuevo año nos da la
oportunidad de reflexionar en nuestro
compormiso para adquirir las metas
siguientes:
In order to achieve 75% proficiency, every 2nd
and 3rd grade classrooms must have 16 of 20
students score proficient. In 4th and 5th grade
we must ensure that 22 out of 30 students
score proficient. Do you know your child’s
proficiency level? How close is he or she in
achieving proficiency? What can you do to
ensure he or she does? Ensure that your child
has Perfect Attendance. Make sure they come
to school every day on time. Your child must
read a minimum of 60 minutes daily.
Para poder adquirir éstas metas necesitamos
que en cada salón de 2nd y 3rd grado, un
mínimo de 16 de los 20 estudiantes dében de
adquirir proficiencia de nivel, y en los grados
de 4o y 5o un mínimo de 22 de los 30
estudiantes dében de adquirir proficiencia de
grado. Usted sabe la proficiencia academica de
sus hijos? Qué tan cerca o lejos están ellos en
adquirir ésta proficiencia? Que puede usted
hacer para apoyarlos? Asegurese que sus hijos
asistan a la escuela todos los dias y a tiempo.
Asegurese que leen un míínimo de 60 minutos
diarios. Se sabe todas las palabras de uso
frecuente?
Please make an appointment with your
child’s teacher to ensure your child’s
proficiency.
Por favor haga una cita con el maestro/a de
su niño/a para asegurar la proficiencia de
estudiante.
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75% Proficient
Advanced
15% Basic
8% BB
2% FBB
and
Special Thanks from PTA
The PTA wants to thank everyone in our community for their support during all
of our efforts to raise funds to support the 5th grade students for the science
camp trip.
Funds Raised
September Movie Night
October Movie Night
November Movie Night
December Movie Night
Fall Festival Halloween
Winter Festival
$560.00
$727.49
$908.00
$797.92
$187.00
$396.91
Family Giving Tree
We are very fortunate this year once again to be selected to receive one gift for every one
of our students. A number of parent and teacher volunteers met during their vacation time
under the leadership of Mr. Cinco to pick up, sort and double check the class lists to ensure
that every student enrolled at Dorsa receives a gift. This endeavor began last September
meeting very tight deadlines. We applied, attended training, asked each student for their
wish, entered all the wishes and submitted them to the organization. This would not have
been possible without the generosity of many volunteers who donated their valuable time.
Thanks to their GENEROSITY, on January 4, 2011 every student at Dorsa went home with a
Christmas Gift and a big smile on their beautiful face!