Alderwood Elementary School
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Alderwood Elementary School
Alderwood Elementary November 2011 Message from the Principal At the beginning of each year, our staff engages in setting goals for the year. We spend time analyzing our actions and their impact from the previous year, and then make plans for the coming year. I wanted to highlight some of the improvements we made last year on the state’s MSP assessment because we made some incredible gains!: +31.3% of 3rd grader meeting standard on reading, from 34.8% to 66.1% +16.5% of 3rd graders passing reading at level 4 (accelerated), from 17.4% to 33.9% +18.7% of 4th graders meeting standard on reading, from 34.8% to 53.5% +13.7% of 5th graders meeting standard in reading from 61.7% to 75.8% +13.4% of 5th graders passing reading at level 4 (accelerated), from 34% to 47.4% +21.4% of 3rd graders meeting standard in math, from26.1% to 47.5% +29.7% of our 4th graders meeting standard in math, from 26.1% to 55.8% +39.5% of 5th graders meeting standard in math, from 28.9% to 68.4% ê-26% of students not meeting standard in reading êOur 5th grade students performed better than the state and the district in both math and reading! I am proud of our progress and our improvements. We have an amazing teaching staff and we look forward to building upon this success this year! Mensaje de Asistente de la Directora ¡Nuestros estudiantes demonstraron progreso en sus examenes! Al principio de cada año nuestro personal de Alderwood escribe metas para todo el año. Dedicamos tiempo analizando nuestras acciónes, los resultados de nuestro trabajo y hacemos planes para este año. Con mucho gusto quiero informales sobre un aspecto notable que son los resultados de nuestro trabajo con sus hijos/hijas. ¡Aqui estan los resultados del progreso academico en los examenes MSP administrados a los grados 3-5 con unas ganancias increíbles!: ↑+31.3% del grado 3 alcanzaron su meta de standard en lectura de 34.8% hasta 66.1% ↑ +16.5% del grado 3 pasaron su meta de standard en lectura de 17.4% hasta 33.9% ↑ +18.7% del grado 4 alcanzaron su meta de stardard en lectura de 34.8% hasta 53.5% ↑ +13.7% del grado 5 alcanzaron su meta de standard en lectura de 61.7% hasta 75.8% ↑ +13.4% del grado 5 pasaron su meta de standard en lectura de 34% hasta 47.4% ↑ +2l.4% del grado 3 alcanzaron su meta de standard en matematicas 26.1% to 47.5% ↑ +29.7% del grado 4 alcanzaron su meta de standard en matematicas 26.1% to 55.8% ↑ +39.5% del grado 5 alcazaron su meta de starndard en matematicas 28.9% to 64.4% ↑-26% de los estudiantes no alcanzaron su meta de standard en lectura ⟣N ¡ uestros estudiantes del grado 5 progresaron mejor que el estado de Washington y el districto de Bellingham en matematicas & lectura! Estamos muy orgujos por el progreso y el mejoramiento. Tenemos un equipo de maestros que son extaordinarios y esperamos continuar construyendo sobre el exito de este año! Josie Estrada, Principal’s Assistant FOR YOUR CALENDAR Nov. 1 Student Picture Re-takes If your child was absent on picture day, or you just want a re-do, this is your chance! El dia 1 de noviembre Vamos a tomar fotos de los estudiantes que estuvieron ausentes y deos que desean volver tomar otra foto Nov. 1 ELL Family Night 6:30 Hope to see you there! El dia 1 de noviembre Reunion de ELL Vengan a informarse a las 6:30 p.m. Nov. 2 Early Release 1:15 Parent/Teacher Conferences Veteran’s Day Assembly 9:30 El 2 de noviembre. es Salida Temprano la 1:15 p.m. debido a las conferencias entre los padres y maestros Nov. 6 Daylight Saving Time Ends, turn clock back one hour! El 6 de noviembre cambien los relojes, una hora para atras. Nov. 9 Early Release 1:15 El 9 de noviembre es el Dia de LoVeteanos, tendremos una asamblea a las 9:30 a.m. El 9 de noviembre es Salida Temprano Nov. 11 Veteran’s Day, No School El noviembre 11 Dia de los Veteranos, la Escuela estara cerrada, no habran clases. Nov. 14-18 Book Fair Del 14-18 de noviembre Feria de Libros Nov. 16 Early Release 1:15 El 16 de noviembre es Salida Temprano PTA Meeting 7:00 Join us! Reunion de padres de la PTA los esperamos a la 1;15 p.m. Nov. 23 Early Release 1:15 El 23 de noviembre es dia de Salida Temprano Nov. 24-25 Thanksgiving Holiday, No School Del 24-25 de noviembre no habra classes por ser el Dia de dar Gracias. Nov. 30 Early Release 1:15 Parent/Teacher Conferences El 30 de noviembre es dia de Salida Temprano Page 2 Alderwood Elementary Newsletter As the weather changes... It’s hard to believe it is already November! As it begins to get colder, I’d like to remind parents to send the students to school with winter coats, hats, and gloves so they can stay warm at recess. Please make sure your name is on all your child’s belongings. As we approach the winter season, there is always a possibility of having the weather affect our school schedule. The best way to find out if school schedules are changed is to make sure your School Messenger phone number and contacts are updated. Our district will send out automatic phone calls, text messages and emails if school is delayed are cancelled. Do not call the bus garage, as they need their phone lines open. If school is cancelled, no one will be at school to answer the phone You can also always call 676-6400 to hear a recorded message, or visit VETERAN’S DAY ASSEMBLY You’re Invited! COME HONOR OUR VETERANS November 9, 2011 9:30 to 10:00 am Alderwood Gym This assembly is for ALL Alderwood students, families, and local veterans! After School Chats “What’s in your backpack?” Greet your child with this questions, and you’ll discover a lot about what they do in class. Set aside time each day to go through their papers. Try to do it first thing after school when their day is fresh in their minds. Look over your child’s work together. Help them feel proud by making a specific comment about something they have done. For instance, if she shows you’re a picture she drew in art class, you might say, “The gray sky and big waves look just like our rainy day at the beach.” Have your child talk through math problems or science experiments to show you what they have learned. They might explain how they find the perimeter of a triangle or why ants dig tunnels, for example. VETERAN’S DAY: WE NEED YOUR HELP! This year, Alderwood will be celebrating our American Veterans on November 9 at a school-wide assembly. We would like to use this assembly to recognize Veterans that are right here in our school community! If someone in your family is a Veteran and you would like to recognize them, please send us a picture along with the following information: Name, relationship to student (mother, father, uncle, grandpa, etc), student’s name, and the branch of armed service (Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines). Please return the bricks sent home with your students with the name and branch of the veteran in your family. We will be building a brick wall for Veteran’s who have bravely served! Extra bricks available available in the office. IMPORTANT UPDATES AND ANNOUNCEMENTS! PARENT PICK-UP: You may have noticed that the Sheriff’s Office has been patrolling on a regular basis during our dismissal time to insure our students are safe. To avoid getting a ticket and to help us keep safety a priority, please make sure you are following traffic laws and our school’s procedures: Your car should never be stopped in the road blocking traffic. Do not park the wrong direction on the road. The front of our school is for loading only, not parking. The speed limit in the school zone is 20 mph. Line up IN CARS along the shoulder in front of the building, and then along the side of the field. Please DO NOT get out of your car if you are in the pick up line along the side of the road, as it causes a traffic jam. Please do not park across the street to pick up your students. There is so much traffic at the end of the day that it is not safe to have pedestrians crossing the street in front of our school. Do not park in handicapped parking spaces unless authorized to do so. Thank you all for your cooperation! Alderwood Elementary Newsletter Page 3 COMMUNITY RESOURCES With the weather getting colder and the holidays drawing near, many families look to their community for extra help getting through what can be a difficult season. At Alderwood, our Family Information volunteer is available to help you find helpful resources for your family! SALVATION ARMY THANKSGIVING AND HOLIDAYS ASSISTANCE: Applications for Low Income Food Baskets & Gift Assistance will be taken at the Salvation Army! The office is located at 2912 Northwest Avenue, Bellingham, WA and is open Mon - Sat, Nov. 8-13 from 9am-3pm. This program provides gifts for children ages 0-14, and you MUST know their interests and sizes of clothing! Waiting times can be very long! Bring picture ID, a Social Security Card or Medical Card, last three months income verification, two pieces of address verification, and ID for all other members of your household! For more information about this great program, please call 360-733-1410. HOW TO HAVE A GREAT PARENT-TEACHER CONFERENCE Parent conferences began in October and will continue on Nov. 2 and Nov. 30. This is opportunity to both give and receive a lot of valuable information about your children, but time constraints and nervousness can get in the way! Be sure not to miss your conference, here are some hints that can help you make the BE ON TIME! If you need to reschedule, just let us know. WRITE DOWN QUESTIONS, and bring them with you! COME TOGETHER. If possible, all parents/guardians should attend! TAKE NOTES, and practice suggested home activities! SPEAK UP! Let us know if there are any changes at home that might have implications at school. SHARE STRENGTHS. You know your child best, and we want to build on their strengths and abilities! RELAX AND HAVE A GREAT CONFERENCE!!! THE NURSE’S CORNER: WINTER WEATHER It’s that time of year when we bundle up against the wind and rain, but it’s not too cold outside. We get wet, we get overheated, and oh my! We tend to toss our outer layers aside when we get home. Part of staying healthy this winter is keeping everything clean...this is a reminder to wash those sweatshirts and coats! SNACKS! LEARNING CENTER: Math Whizz! FRESH FRUITS AND VEGETABLES GRANT: The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) provides all students in participating schools with a variety of free fresh fruit and vegetables throughout the school day. It is an effective and creative way of introducing fresh fruits and vegetables as healthy snack options! Did you know your student can use the Math Whizz tutorial at home? The goal of the FFVP is to: Create healthier school environments by providing healthier food choices. Expand the variety of fresh fruits and vegetables students’ experience. Increase students’ fruit and vegetable consumption. Make a difference in students’ diets to impact their present and future health. Math Whizz is a math tutorial program that students use in their classroom. They are able to use this program at home if they have access to a computer with an internet connection. Students have individual logins to use the program to practice basic skills and concepts at home. The website is: www.whizz.com Using Math Whizz regularly has been shown to significantly improve children’s math ability. After the tutoring lessons there are games and activities that your student can do for fun. There is also a parent section on the site with more information for you. For more information, contact your child’s teacher, or Mrs. Stephens, math support teacher. Alderwood Elementary Newsletter Page 4 STUDENTS OF THE MONTH! CONGRATULATIONS!!! We are so proud of our Students of the Month, who have been chosen by their teachers for cooperating with their teachers, their classmates, and their friends! Coming home this week you will receive a letter requesting updated contact information. Please fill out and return to the office as soon as possible. Thank you!! Alderwood Elementary 3400 Hollywood Ave Bellingham, Wa 98225 360-676-6404 http://alderwood.bsdnet.wednet.edu/ If you have a disability and need this publication in an alternate format, please contact the school office. Mission Statement Alderwood Elementary works in partnership with parents and our community to embrace our diversity and to empower students to become lifelong learners. Through collaborative and personalized instruction, we ensure all students reach high standards of intellectual and social development to become productive citizens of a global community.
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