Central Valley Home School: Sew What?

Sew What?

Central Valley Home School was fortunate enough to receive the California Table Grape grant.  Below is a link to a thank you letter from Gini Muradian, Master Teacher, and a slideshow showcasing what this grant helped students to accomplish.  

Central Valley Home School - Sew What?

KidsInvent! - Central Valley Home School

KidsInvent! Program at Central Valley Home School

Thanks to a grant and continued support from the Hillblom Foundation, Central Valley Home School has implemented a KidsInvent! program.  KidsInvent covered Professional Development materials and supplies for STEM at CVHS.  A portion of grant monies from Hillblom was spent on robotics and coding materials.  The materials will allow CVHS to have robotics at the K-8 grade level.   

Please click here to see pictures from the event.

KidsInvent covered PD, materials and supplies for STEM in our school.  I had told the Hillblom foundation that I would be dedicating a portion of my budget and that is what paid for the coding and robotics.  

Central Valley Home School Newsletter - April 2016

Cameron Person

Cameron Person is a 7th grade student at CVHS and a member of the SuperCyclerz First Lego League team. Recently, Cameron and his team won the central California championship robot game competition, the project innovation award, AND an invitation to compete in the FLL Global Innovation Challenge! Competing in the FLL Global Challenge is an amazing opportunity. The winner will earn $20,000 to help bring their invention to market or for participation in future robotics competitions. Congratulations, Cameron!

CVHS students that participated in Peach Blossom also did an amazing job.

April Events

6– Farm Tour @ Fresno State
25—Window for SBAC testing opens (3rd—8th)

May Events

20—Monterey Bay Aquarium Field trip
25—Swim Party
31—8th Grade Graduation Practice

Reagan Elementary School Newsletter - April 2016

Peter Pan, Jr.

The Reagan Drama Club proudly presents, Peter Pan, Jr.  For months our Mustangs, under the direction of Mr. Pickrell and Mrs. Cornett, have been working extremely hard in preparation of opening night on Thursday, April 7, 2016 at 6:30 p.m. in the Reagan multipurpose room.  

Dinner show tickets for Saturday, April 9 (6:30 p.m.) are available in the Reagan front office as well as Dessert show tickets for Sunday, April 10 (2:30 p.m.).  For all the other shows (Thursday, April 7, Friday, April 8, Sunday, April 10), tickets will be available at the door.  

Ticket prices are $6 for adults and $4 for children.  Please consider joining us for one of our shows and supporting our Mustangs. 

Force Run                             

The Force Run was a huge success and we would like to thank all who donated and pledged our students.  It is much appreciated.

Pastries with Parents

On Friday, April 8, the Reagan PTA will host its annual Pastries With Parents event from 7 a.m. to 8 a.m.  Students may purchase tickets during one of the presale dates: Friday, April 1, Tuesday, April 5, and/or Wednesday, April 6.  The cost for one student and adult to attend will be $5.  For each additional person to attend the cost will increase by $2.  Therefore, for a family of 4 to attend, the total cost will be $9.  Checks can be made payable to the Reagan PTA.  On this special morning, you will receive a warm, delicious pastry and have access to Starbucks coffee.  Island Photography will also be on hand to take FREE family portraits.  This is a great event in which all are welcome to attend, so please purchase a ticket and join us on Friday, April 8.

Sports Around Reagan

Track                                      

Track had its first meet on Thursday, March 31.  Over 35 students have consistently been attending practice and preparing for this meet.  We would like to thank Ms. Schmal and the KHS track team and coaches for allowing us to use their facilities.  Those who qualify will be moving on to the Area 1 Qualifying Track Meet at Reedley High School on Saturday, April 9.

Softball                                            

Information for boys and girls softball will be sent out next week.  If you are interested in trying out, please make sure you obtain a permission slip from Mr. Rodriguez when they become available.

Destination Imagination

The time has come for the Destination Imagination team of NEEDNCL, consisting of members: Noah Brown, Cy Hammerstrom, Logan Vasquez, Ethan Guerrero, Devyn Sasai, Nicolette Fierro, and Emma Chappel to compete in the State DI Tournament in Riverside, CA this upcoming weekend.  The team has been working hard in making sure that they are ready to go on Saturday.  We would like to thank Ms. Hurtado, Ms. Schmal, Mrs. Stone, Mrs. Sasai and all the parents who have donated their time to assist our students.  Best of luck!

Music News

Band

Students in Band have been working extremely hard in learning their scales and new music for our Spring Concerts to be held on Thursday, May 12 for M/Th students and Friday, May 13 for T/Fr students.  Please continue to encourage your student to practice at home. 

Choir

Mr. Merritt has been working on new material with his Choir students in preparation for the end of the year.  Please encourage your Choir student to practice at home for you.

April 2016

Upcoming Dates:

·   Apr 1—Pastries With Parents presale

·   Apr 2—Destination Imagination State Tournament in Riverside

·   Apr 4—Force Run Assembly

·   Apr 5—Pastries With Parents presale

·   Apr 5—RPTA meeting 6 pm Reagan Library

·   Apr 6—Pastries With Parents presale

·   Apr 7—Reagan Drama presents, Peter Pan Jr.

·   Apr 7—10 – Reagan Drama presents, Peter Pan, Jr.

·   Apr 8—Pastries With Parents event 7 am—8 am

·   Apr 9—Area 1 Qualifying Track Meet at Reedley HS

·   Apr 13—K-Kids meeting 1:15 pm

·   Apr 21—After School Intervention ends

·   Apr 25—CAASPP Testing begins at ReaganApril 2016

Upcoming Dates:

·   Apr 1—Pastries With Parents presale

·   Apr 2—Destination Imagination State Tournament in Riverside

·   Apr 4—Force Run Assembly

·   Apr 5—Pastries With Parents presale

·   Apr 5—RPTA meeting 6 pm Reagan Library

·   Apr 6—Pastries With Parents presale

·   Apr 7—Reagan Drama presents, Peter Pan Jr.

·   Apr 7—10 – Reagan Drama presents, Peter Pan, Jr.

·   Apr 8—Pastries With Parents event 7 am—8 am

·   Apr 9—Area 1 Qualifying Track Meet at Reedley HS

·   Apr 13—K-Kids meeting 1:15 pm

·   Apr 21—After School Intervention ends

·   Apr 25—CAASPP Testing begins at Reagan

Lincoln Elementary School Newsletter - April 2016

Poetry STAR students at Lincoln!

Congratulations are in order for Lincoln’s 2nd and 3rd grade poetry students that recently performed. Our 2nd grade students led by Mrs. Seaward and Mrs. Quattrin performed in Visalia at the annual Poetry and Prose event. All of the students did an awesome job! These students also performed at our recent student of the month assembly.

Our 3rd grade students, led by Mrs. Rosales and Mrs. Clifton, performed at Fresno State in the annual Peach Blossom Festival. All of our 3rd grade students did an exceptional job!

2nd Grade Spotlight – Mrs. Seaward’s Class

Mrs. Seaward’s Helen Keller Day
We learn through experiences! To culminate our Famous American unit of study, Mrs. Seaward’s 2nd grade and Ms. Gonzales’ 4th grade classrooms had a Helen Keller Day. The 2nd graders became Helen Keller and were blindfolded for one hour. They were guided through a variety of experiences by their 4th grade Anne Sullivan's. There was NO TALKING from anyone. The Anne Sullivan teachers had their Helen Keller's touch things and they spelled words into their hands. They also taught the 2nd grade Helen Keller's to string beads and sewing cards without one word spoken. Everything was taught by touching. Everyone agreed Helen Keller and Anne Sullivan persevered and achieved great things during their lives.

3rd Grade Spotlight – Mrs. McPherson’s Class

Students in room 2 have been extremely busy. They have been reading stories and learning about early pioneer life. Most are very thankful that we have all the conveniences of modern day as they learned about the hardships of the early settlers. Students are in the process of writing fictional narratives about this time period. Their stories have been very creative. I see a lot of budding authors in this group. In math we have been working on area, perimeter, and are beginning to study fractions. Recently, students took their benchmark assessments on the Chromebooks. They did a great job utilizing all the computer skills they have been exposed to this year. Two highlights recently were a visit from the Discovery Center. Students took part in science experiments about matter. In addition, all third grade students visited the Pena Planetarium in Visalia to reinforce our study of space. Keep up the hard work room 2! Currently, we are focusing on government. We will soon be writing our opinion papers, “Who was a better President: Washington or Lincoln?” We are excited to learn about government with the current election going on!

Upcoming Events

 April 7th – 3rd Grade – Peter Pan Play @ Reagan
 April 11th – Student of the Month Assembly and 3rd Grade                                        Poetry Performance @ 8:30 AM
 April 15th – Student of the Month Lunch at McDonalds
 April 21st – Parent Club Meeting @ 6 PM in Room 14
 April 25th – 3rd Grade State Online Testing Window Opens

 May 2nd–6th Teacher/Staff Appreciation Week

Washington Elementary School Newsletter - April 2016

FUN AT THE ZOO

All kindergarten classes had a great time visiting the zoo in March. Much of what they learned and saw was reflected before and after the field trip in their reading, writing, and even in the computer lab!

Open House is coming this month!

We hope all families will come to Open House on Thursday, April 14th. Classrooms will be open from 6-7 p.m. In addition to classroom visitations, please stop by the back patio area. We will have food vendors, including Jamba Juice and Panda Express. We will also serve hot dogs, chips, and a drink combo starting at
5:30.

Island Photography will be on hand to take free family photos.
In addition, we will have the Fresno County Library mobile station. You can sign your student up for a library card on site that evening. 

Any student who signs up for a library card
will receive a treat. If your student already has a library card, have it on hand that night and they will receive a treat as well. Our goal is to have all students have their own library card to prevent summer reading loss and promote responsibility in having their own library card.

We hope to see you then!

Washington Elementary April 2016

Dates to Remember:

4/5-After School Program #3 Begins
4/8-Farm Day Kindergarten
4/14-Open House 6:00-7:00
Food Booths will open at 5:30.

Mark you calendars for May:
May 2-6-Staff Appreciation Week
May 6-Muffins with Moms

Starting April 1, 2016, the Save Mart S.H.A.R.E.S. program will become Shares powered by eScrip.  In order for Wash-ington School to earn 3% when you shop at Save Mart, Lucky or Food Maxx, please register at escrip.com/shares. You can register with your SaveMart S.H.A.R.E.S. card number or sim-ply by using
your phone number.