Central Valley Home School - September 2014

Field Trips

The Big Fresno Fair - Big Times are Back!

Students will be visiting the Big Fresno Fair on Thursday, October 2.  Students will have the opportunity to see the exhibits in the fairground buildings, including:  Ag Ventureland, Fine Arts & Photography, Floriculture, Home Arts, Gem & Minerals, Junior Exhibits, Agriculture, and Kids Town.

Androcles and the Lion

On October 28, students will see a performance of Androcles and the Lion, performed by the California Theatre Center at the Tower Theatre.

William Saroyan Writing Contest

Congratulations to Lilly Llanos for writing a winning story in the 2014 William Saroyan Writing Contest!  Lilly attend the awards ceremony in Fresno with her parents and Mrs. Den Hartog.  Lilly's essay, "Learning to Dive," was written in response to the writing topic - A Life Changing Event.

Rafer Johnson Jr. High School - September 2014

PRIDE

Rafer has made huge strides in PBIS, Positive Behavior Intervention Support.  We have seen a dramatic drop in behavior issues last year.  

August Winners

7th Grade Girls

Behavior - Anika Protzman

Attendance - Isis Gonzalez

7th Grade Boys

Behavior - Jacob Gasca

Attendance - Houston Sasselli

8th Grade Girls

Behavior - Shareen Purewal

Attendance - Molly Beck

8th Grade Boys

Behavior - Diego Ramirez

Attendance - Rhyan Rush

September/October 2014 Activities

September 10 - Volleyball and football games vs. Citrus at Rafer, 3:30 p.m.

September 12 - Popcornopolis Fundraiser begins - Please look for fliers and help support the student activities at Rafer.

AVID Flower Sales, end of September/First week of October

October 18 - Pick up AVID flowers in gym

Lincoln Elementary School - September 2014

Fundraising Opportunities

Lincoln will continue to have the Jog-a-thon in February.  The fundraiser promotes physical fitness. More information will be available as we get closer to February.

Throughout the year, Lincoln participates in the General Mills Box Tops for Education Program. Please cut them out and them to school.

Lincoln also participates in the Shares program, available at Save Mart and Food Maxx.  Each time you shop, slide the Shares card at the cash register, and 3% of the money you spend goes to to the school. Let the school know if you would like a Shares card.

Dates to Remember

September 10 - First Flex Day
September 11 - Title I Parent Night, 6:30 p.m., Lincoln Cafeteria
September 25 - Parent Club Meeting, 8:30 a.m., Lincoln Office

Roosevelt Elementary School - September 2014

The start of the school year has been very smooth, and students are very happy at their new school and in their new classrooms.  Students are learning from their teachers and sharing their knowledge with classmates!

Title I Parent Information Night

All parents are invited to our annual Title I parent information night on Wednesday, September 10^th beginning at 6:30 in the auditorium. This evening is designed to inform all families of the academic focus for students at Roosevelt School.  In addition, several staff members will provide mini workshops to demonstrate ways in which you can help your student be a successful first grader. We look forward to seeing many of you at this event.  It is a night of fun complete with take home activities!

Book Fair

Books for school and books for home; it is time for the Roosevelt book fair.   Our book fair will take place from September 22^nd through September 26^th.  There will be a family night on Tuesday, September 23^rd from 5:30-7:00 in the library, room 33.    We are looking for a few parents to help with either the book fair or picture day during the week of September 22^nd.  If you are available to help and could lend us some of your time, please call our office at 897-5193. 

 

Reagan Elementary School - September 2014

Magazine Sales

After taking a year off, on August 25th, Ronald Reagan Elementary students began selling magazines for its first fundraiser.  The fundraiser will run until September 9, so if you would like to order or renew a magazine, please  consider ordering from a Ronald Reagan student.  Magazine turn-in day will be Tuesday, September 9. 

If you would like to purchase magazines online, please go to: http://gaschoolstore.com/Login  - and the login school ID for Reagan is: 3795929 .  We thank you for your continuing support of what we are  accomplishing at Reagan.

Upcoming Dates

Sept 9—Last Magazine Turn-in

Sept 10—Wednesday Flex Days Begin

Sept 15—Back to Band Carnival at Memorial Park

Sept 25—Reagan’s Title 1 Night 6pm

Sept 30—Champions for Today Assembly

Get Acquainted Night

Reagan held its annual Get Acquainted Night on Thursday, August 21st from 6pm—7pm.  It was great seeing our families attend this important event.  

Back to Band Celebration

Band will be having a “Back to Band” celebration at Memorial Park on Monday, September 15th from 6pm-7pm.  All are welcome to attend this event in which you will be able to eat ice cream and socialize with band members from Reagan, Rafer, and KHS.

Every Child a Masterpiece!

Children become masterpieces through our hard work!

Children become masterpieces when we believe in them!

Children become masterpieces through our expectations!

Hard work, believing in children and having high expectations is appreciated by ALL!