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The Lamppost: Important Dates
The Lamppost: Important Dates
The
Berkeley, CA 94705
www.leconteonline.org
(510) 644-6290 Lamppost 2010 IS OUR YEAR to BELIEVE
January 8, 2010
in fresh starts and new beginnings and know
Cheryl Wilson – Principal that together we are better.(D. Zadra & K. Yamada)
Jill Wang – PTA President
“What I do, you cannot do; but what you do, I cannot do. The needs
Important dates are great, and none of us, including me (Mother Teresa), ever do great
things. But we can all do small things, with great love, and together we can
SAT., JAN. 9 BUSD meeting to
Review 2020 Recommendations do something wonderful.” –Mother Teresa
10:00AM – 12:00 noon, B-Tech Many of you responded to the request for food and toys for our
SAT., Jan. 16 - LeConte families in need this past holiday season. You gave over $600 worth of gift
Kindergarten Family Potluck, certificates to purchase food and donated enough food and toys for about 50
11:30AM-2:00PM, Kinder Playground students. With a lot of love and care, our secretary, Donna, wrapped the toys
and one of our superstar parents, Irene Leja, contacted families and
MON. JAN. 18 - SCHOOL CLOSED
Dr. ML King’s Birthday
distributed the items. This is one of the many reasons I admire and love our
community. We are a school that not only works to serve the needs of the
TUES., JAN 19 whole child but also the needs of the whole community. Your willingness to
PTA Meeting, 5:45-dinner serve and do “small things” has inspired members of our School
6:00-meeting, Cafeteria
Governance Committee to develop a system to exchange services. LeConte
Free dinner & childcare provided
families will soon be able to support others in our community by requesting
TUES. JAN. 19 and providing services. Through mutual support, we can do something
Kindergarten Info Night wonderful that has a positive and holistic impact on our families and that
7:00PM, Room 109 (for families helps support the engagement, motivation, and achievement of our students.
choosing schools for 2010-11)
I believe 2010 is our year because I see us as a community that is
WED. JAN. 20 beginning to institutionalize practices that promote giving, serving,
School Governance Council (SGC)
Meeting, 6:30PM – 8:00PM, Library fundraising, and data-based decision making with the intent of addressing
specific goals and outcomes. Your efforts to give and serve are helping to
THURS., JAN 21 increase the social and cultural morale of our school. Your efforts to
English Language Advisory fundraise and make decisions based on data are helping to increase our
Committee (ELAC) Meeting
ability to improve achievement. I sincerely believe that our students’ work
5:00-6:15PM, Room 101
Childcare & dinner provided and scores will increase this year as a result of standards-based instruction,
specific feedback to students about their progress, improvement in teacher
WED., JAN. 27 evaluation, and implementation of the Positive Behavior Support practices.
After School Program Student Please encourage your child to READ, READ, READ and READ some
Performances, Auditorium
more and please get your child to school on time. Thank you for all you’ve
THURS., JAN. 28 done and continue to do to make this the year that LeConte fulfills its
Coalition of Families for African mission. Please see the statement and examples of expected evidence
American Students Meeting attached. Happy New Year and thanks for being you!
6:00PM, Library - Principal Wilson
FRI., JAN. 29 In this issue find out about.
Celebrate LeConte Assembly • Leadership Committee Meetings
8:15AM, Auditorium • School-wide news: African American Celebration & Quilt Raffle
All families are welcome to attend • Steps to Improve our School Culture and Achievement, Cooking Classes
for Parents, photos from Holiday celebrations
Please see the Calendar for the full list of
LeConte events—put it on your fridge to
keep track of school events.
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NOTICES: SCHOOL CLOSED – Mon., Jan. 18, Dr. Martin Luther Kings’ Birthday
Mon., Feb. 1, Staff Development Day for Teachers
Fri., Feb. 12 & Mon., Feb. 15 - Holidays
PTA News
The next meeting will be Tuesday, January 19, 5:45 dinner, 6:00 meeting, in the cafeteria. Special thanks to
Rosalba Pacheco for the delicious food at our meetings. While the PTA did not meet in December, due to numerous
school events, there is lots of PTA news.
• LeConte’s Annual Fund Donations: $7,020 Raised – Nearly Halfway to our $18,000 Goal! Through our
Annual Fund drive, we ask every LeConte family to make a significant financial commitment to support
school assemblies, fieldtrip, supplies, and other school programs. Please remember to write your check or
make your cash donation soon (checks payable to LeConte PTA) and give them to Donna in the school office.
You can also donate online from our website’s homepage: www.LeConteOnline.org.
A warm thank you to our annual fund donors as of December 31, 2009: Saeeda Bagum, Jacqueline Bott,
Wayne Christopher and Virginia Ogle, Ila Casy Deiss, Grant Faulkner and Heather Mackey, August and Peter
Fern, Charlie Huizenga and Jeanne Panek, Basia Lubicz and Tony Newton, John and Patricia Martin, Denise
and Peter Montgomery, Roberto Riutort and Mia Klett, Jeffrey and Jeanette Wallin.
• Fundraising Update: We are very grateful for the generous support to LeConte’s other fundraisers this year.
Our new One More Month Campaign raised $7,525. The EcoMetro Guide sales raised $816, and the Sally
Foster gift sales raised $2,060. The Scholastic Book Fair raised $713, used to select books for each
classrooms. Every single dollar raised makes a huge difference to our school! Thank you everyone for your
support throughout the year.
The committee also reviewed a list of goals toward implementation of BUSD’s 2020 Vision and recommended the
following goals to the District as priorities for immediate action steps and implementation:
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Goal 1 - Provide inclusive Instruction with effective engaging curriculum and interventions
- #1 - Ensure access to Quality Instructions
- #2 - Build strong systems of identification & intervention
Goal 4 - Enhance early interventions to help children enter kindergarten prepared for school success
- #1 - Target the critical transition from pre to K
- #2 Early screening, assessment & support for children & families
Goal 3 - Create a system of meaningful family partnerships between schools and the city
- #7 - Recognize a child's supports and promote parenting skills
- #8 - Remove barriers and create clear pathways for families
On Saturday, January 9, from 10:00 to 12:00, BUSD is hosting a 2020 Vision recommendation and feedback
session for all interested parties at B-Tech, (Berkeley Technology Academy), 2701 Martin Luther King Jr. Way (at
Derby St.).
SCHOOL-WIDE NEWS
African American Heritage Celebration and Quilt Raffle: Friday, February 26
We are looking forward to our next big event, our annual African American Heritage Celebration on Friday, February
26—please save the date! This special evening will include a school-sponsored potluck, performances by our fourth
and fifth grade students, and the raffle of our beautiful quilt, lovingly handmade by our community members.
This year’s quilt, named "We Have a Dream," features designs related to the significance of quilts and African
American culture. Look for the quilt on display in our entrance hallway beginning Tuesday, January 19. Special
thanks to Carly Strouse for coordinating the quilt-making this year.
In mid-January, each LeConte student will receive a packet of raffle tickets to sell. The raffle prizes include the
quilt, a Nintendo DSi, and an iPod Shuffle. Your children can also earn incentive prizes for selling as follows:
- Sell 40 tickets and get a limited edition African American Heritage LeConte Panda t-shirt (designed by
LeConte parent Noah Friedman).
- Sell 80 tickets and get the t-shirt plus a LeConte hoodie sweatshirt.
- Sell 100 tickets and get the t-shirt, hoodie and a $20 Target Card.
- For every 50 tickets that a student sells over 100, he or she will get an additional $10 Target card. So
sell 150 tickets and get a $30 Target card, sell 200 tickets and get a $40 Target card, sell 250 tickets and get a
$50 card, etc.
ALSO, we will have a special student-only raffle every week. For every 20 tickets the students sell, they can put
their name in this raffle for special prizes. So, if they sell 60 tickets, they can put their name in 3 times. A big prize
will be given away at the student raffle during the Celebrate LeConte Assembly on January 29, so we encourage
everyone to start selling tickets right away.
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and families in this position. She is now responsible for working with over 75 employees at the district’s three
preschools that serve up to 375 students.
We are equally pleased to welcome Mr. Lyn Scott back to LeConte to fill Maria's position in Room 101. Happily,
many of the children know Lyn because he taught Kindergarten last year while Ms. Mary Lewis was on maternity
leave. It is wonderful to have him back. Mr. Scott has extensive experience working with children who are second
language learners. He is currently working on completing a doctorate degree that focuses on Second Language
Acquisition.
Our after school coordinator, Charity DaMarto, is planning Parent Literacy Workshops and Parenting Classes to
help families learn how to advocate for their children and provide a home environment that supports learning. Both
sessions will include dinner that will be served at 6:00PM.
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Positive Behavior Support
With the help of the Positive Behavior Support (PBS) Leadership Team, staff members are making some progress
toward teaching students the skills that promote a more positive school climate. The objective of this program is to
teach school-wide behavioral expectations, practice and rehearse those behaviors, and to consistently
acknowledgement students’ use and mastery of the behavioral expectations. The assumption is that just like students
need to be taught and need to acquire academic skills, they also need to be taught the social skills that are expected
within a school setting. Therefore, all staff members are teaching procedures related to the three rules: be safe, be
respectful, and be responsible so that students know how to behave in a way that is socially acceptable and
appropriate. This requires all staff members to model the expectations, to teach the three rules at the same time and in
the same manner, and to hold themselves and the students accountable for demonstrating appropriate behavior. To
date, teachers have focused on teaching students how to be respectful in the halls. To reinforce the skills, teachers and
students will be conducting role plays during monthly Celebrate LeConte assemblies.
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Tour Guides Needed to Show LeConte to Prospective Parents: Jan. 14, 26 and Feb. 4
LeConte parents are needed to help facilitate school tours on January 14, 26 and February 4 from 8:30AM to 9:30AM.
School visits are offered to all incoming kindergarten and other families new to BUSD. We are seeking volunteers
who feel comfortable answering questions, reassuring families about the kindergarten experience, and explaining what
they love about LeConte. If you are available to lead a tour, please contact Jocelyn Bale-Glickman at 510-849-0243.
- Saturday, January 9, 9:00AM to 1:00PM - Free H1N1 Vaccinations at Children's Hospital for EVERYONE
(yes, adults are welcome, too) at the H1N1 vaccination clinic in the Outpatient Center . Children’s Hospital has about
2,500 doses of the vaccine available to help the community weather the pandemic. The clinic will be open from 9 a.m.
to 1 p.m. (unless supplies are depleted earlier) in Children’s Outpatient Center, 744 52nd St., Oakland, CA 94609.
Questions? Contact: Gary Turchin, 510-428-3367, ext. 2258. For more information from Children’s Hospital about
H1N1/Flu symptoms, call the Hotline at 510-428-3080 or see
http://www.childrenshospitaloakland.org/FrontPage/swine_flu_info.asp. Information is also available at the Alameda
County Public Health Department at www.acphd.org.
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Mathematics Achievement
Congratulations to: Nadia Sehiri and Amelia Simpson – Kindergarten; Jasmine Daniels – First Grade; Ayanna
Barham, Jules Faulkner, Mateo Grau-Rodriguez, Mara Halpern, Lucy Montgomery, Elliott Newton – Second Grade;
Howard Carmichael and Jazzmin Luna Guerrero – Fourth Grade for meeting the mathematics challenge. All of these
students were recognized during our monthly “Celebrate LeConte” assembly in December. Copies of their certificates
were posted in our auditorium, thanks to parent August Fern. Please remind your child of this challenge and help your
child meet the challenge by asking her/him to count or recite facts according to the grade level:
Kindergarten--mastering counting and recognizing numbers up to 30
First and Second Grade--mastering addition and subtraction facts to 20
Third and Fourth Grade--mastering multiplication facts up to 12
Fifth Grade--mastering multiplication of multiple digits
Thanks to the Elmwood Stationers and the Claremont Elmwood Neighborhood Association (CENA)
For the second year in a row, our school has received theatre tickets from these two organizations. Over 80 LeConte
students were able to attend movies during the Holiday Kids Matinee series for free! This is yet another example of
how our families seek and provide resources that benefit several LeConte students. We sincerely appreciate the
support of Elmwood Stationers and CENA and especially the parent who made this opportunity possible, Peter
Shelton.
LeConte Parent Network for Concerns and Questions about Attention Deficit Disorders (ADD)
Several parents and guardians have had questions about what it means to be diagnosed with ADD, such as what
support does the school provide, what accommodations are made for students, and when should medication if ever be
considered. To assist one another with answering these questions and to share resources, we have one parent who is
willing to help organize a parent/guardian group that will formally meet and talk about issues in a safe and supportive
environment. If you are interested in being a part of this group or forum for information, please contact Wayne
Christopher at wayne@4raccoons.com or Principal Wilson.
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GATE Parent Information Meeting: Thursday, January 28, 6:00PM
There will be a GATE Parent General Information Meeting on Thursday January 28, from 6:00-7:30PM at BTech
Auditorium. This meeting is for parents of GATE students who have not been to General Information Meetings
previously, and for other interested parents. It will be a repeat of the GATE Parent General Information Meeting that
took place on October 29.
VTS Soiree at Berkeley Art Museum - Sunday, January 31, 2009; 2:30 -5:00PM
LeConte Elementary School is one of the many schools nationwide utilizing Visual Thinking Strategies (VTS), a
school curriculum and teaching method that uses art to develop critical thinking, communication, and visual literacy
skills. It’s fun to “do” VTS! We are lucky to have this program at LeConte. Parents and teachers - please join us to
experience this exciting and innovative teaching strategy. Trained teachers, we will have VTS coaches on hand as you
practice the method amongst your peers. Discover works by Theresa Hak Kyung Cha: Earth, and Ari Marcopoulos:
Within Arm's Reach, and more. Admission free with RSVP. RSVP to LeConte parent and VTS Regional Coordinator
Sarah Lenoue, lenoue@vue.com or 415-690-6887.
ask anna
advice from a LeConte mom
Dear Anna,
My younger child will be starting Kindergarten in the Fall and I'm worried that they might place her in another school.
I want her to go to LeConte like her big brother! What can I do?
- Concerned About Registration/Enrollment
Dear C.A.R.E,
The good news is that Berkeley Unified gives a very high priority to enrolling siblings in the same school. You need to
make sure that you state your preference for LeConte as your first choice on the enrollment forms which are due back
to the district by Friday, February 5th. Because of the more limited enrollment (and popularity) of the Two Way
Immersion Program, the District cannot guarantee that your younger child will get a TWI spot, even if your older child
is in TWI. Of course, be sure to fill out the form completely!
Dear Anna,
I'd really like to get more involved in volunteering at LeConte but I work full time and I often can't make the PTA
meetings. How can I help?
- Earnestly Attempting Greater Extracurricular Responsibility
Dear E.A.G.E.R,
There are so many ways to participate in the life of LeConte, but I know that it sometimes takes a while to find the
way that fits your interests and schedule. You could start by asking your child's teacher if s/he has any unmet needs.
Many teachers welcome parent volunteers in the classroom and some can also suggest ways that you can contribute by
helping out with some task or project on evenings or weekends from home. Your next resource is your room parent,
s/he may also have ideas or be able to guide you in the right direction. We have so many big events that require many
hours of support; could you serve food at the Latino Heritage event? Help stitch the annual quilt? Sell Eco-metro
guides to your friends and neighbors? Write or translate for the Lamppost?
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If you don't know the parent in charge of a particular, appealing activity, you can 1) Look in the Student Handbook; 2)
Ask Principal Wilson or Donna, our school secretary; 3) Stick a note in the "Ask Anna" box next to Donna’s office
and I will see that someone finds you! Don't give up, it is really fun to volunteer and our school can only thrive with
good parent participation.
February Lamppost
To submit information for the February Lamppost, please email Principal Wilson at
Cheryl_Wilson@berkeley.k12.ca.us or Penny Peak at pennyalp@yahoo.com. Deadline: Friday, January 29, 2010.
The key parking issues around LeConte follow. The relevant code numbers are included for your reference. Please
share this info with everyone who drives your children to and from school.
Flyers Attached
Please review the following announcements and see attached flyers related for the events listed below:
• Author, Patricia Polacco , Ms. Dalloway’s Bookstore, Saturday, January 16, 2:00PM
• District English Learner Advisory Committee (DELAC) Meeting, Tuesday, January 12, 6:00PM,
Longfellow Middle School
• Education Workshop, “Rationale & Strategies for Culturally Responsive Education” Thursday, January
14, 7:00PM, Longfellow Middle School
• Kindergarten Information Night, Wednesday, January 19, 7:00PM
• Exhibit at Lawrence Hall of Science, Berkeley, “Are We So Different? Race, January 30 – May 2
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Opt out of image sharing
On many occasions, we use both photography and video to record images of our students participating in educational,
enrichment, and just plain fun activities. In most cases, use of the images enhances the learning for the child and helps
them to claim ownership in the school. Photos may be printed in the Lamppost, hung on the walls at school, or posted
on the website. Small video clips may be posted on the school website or hosted by a webservice like YouTube. Your
child's name will not be attached to their online image.
If for any reason you do NOT want your child's image (or your image) used in this manner, please return this form to
Principal Wilson. No action is required if you are comfortable with your child's image being used. For an example,
please see "LeConte Videos" section of our website at www.leconteonline.org
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Please do not include my child's image in:
Printed materials
Online
Student's Name:
Teacher:
Parent's Name:
Signature:
Dana Blanchard
Fifth Grade Teacher, Room 206
I decided to become a teacher after an amazing summer job in college at the Providence
Children's Museum. I taught preschool and worked as a substitute teacher to put myself
through graduate school, but I still wanted to have a teaching career. I love science, it is my
favorite subject to teach, although writing was my favorite subject in school. What I love
most about teaching is that every day something new and unexpected happens, and I am
constantly being inspired by my students and colleagues.
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LeCONTE CALENDAR
JANUARY 1 – FEBRUARY 6, 2010
FREE ENGLISH CLASSES - Every Thursday, 6:30PM
Updated LeConte News & Calendar: www.leconteonline.org
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
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WELCOME Lamppost (in Saturday School
BACK!!! to a English) sent 9:30 – 12:30
HAPPY NEW home
YEAR BUSD 2020 Vision
Discussion
B-Tech, 10:00–12:00
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
. BSEP P&O Meeting, Cooking Classes Saturday School
Malcolm X, 7:15PM begin, 5:30 – 7:30, 9:30 – 12:30
Cooking Room
Parent Book Club LeConte Kindergarten
Malcolm X Education Potluck, 11:30AM-
Workshop 2:00PM, Kinder
DELAC Meeting 7:00PM Playground
6:00PM Longfellow
Longfellow Author Patricia
Polacco, 2:00 PM,
Mrs. Dalloway's
Bookstore
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SCHOOL PTA Meeting School Governance ELAC Meeting,
CLOSED 5:45 – dinner Council Meeting 5:00-Room 101
Dr. ML King’s 6:00 – 7:30 6:30PM, Library (childcare &
Birthday Meeting, Cafeteria dinner provided)
Kindergarten Info.
Night, 7:00PM
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BSEP P&O Meeting, After School Coalition of Celebrate LeConte
Malcolm X, 7:15PM Program Student Families for Assembly,
Performances - AfricanAmer. 8:15AM,
Music, Art, Students Auditorium
Capoeira and Meeting, 6:00PM (LeConte families
Circus (time TBA) Library welcome)
GATE Parent
Meeting, 6:00PM Deadline for
BTech February
Lamppost
31 Feb. 1 2 3 4 5 6
VTS SCHOOL After School Lamppost (in
Soiree, CLOSED Program Theater English) sent
2:30- Staff Dev. Day Performance of home
5:00PM, for Teachers "The Wizard of Oz"
Berk. (time TBA)
Art
Museum
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LeConte felicita a sus...
ESTUDIANTES DEL MES
(determinado por los maestros del salón)
Vea sus fotos y certificados en el tablón de Estudiantes del mes
LeConte congratulates its...
STUDENTS OF THE MONTH
(Determined by the classroom teacher)
See their pictures and certificates on the Student of the Month bulletin board
Teachers/ Students/Estudiantes
Maestros
Ms. Aguas BALDOKY CASTRO-SALGADO, LILAH FRASER, and ARASANI
LECHUGA
Mr. Argueta EBONY COLEMAN, SYDNEY LIPOW, DIEGO DE LA TORRES
HERNANDEZ, and ELIAS WEBER
Ms. Barer To be determined
Ms. Bernal NAYALI ANDRADE-GOMEZ, KAI BLOM-BOUCHER, and
JARDIEL CORTEZ-CACH
Ms. Blanchard NAOMI PIO, DAIVENNA REYMOND, and NILES SEAWOOD
Ms. Citrin LEONEL BALBINO, TEAIRA HENDRIX, DELTA KAYLER, and
ERICA VILLEGAS-PADILLA
Ms. Cross To be determined
Ms. Gearring ANTHONY GOMEZ
Ms. Gee WALEED HOUWEIDI, MILES SYKES, and JASMIN WELLER
Ms. Katz IYASSU ALLEN, DALIA CORDERO, CHRISTIAN IZTEP
PASTOR, and ELIJAH LINARES
Ms. Lewis & KIRA (KIKI) LINN, JARRETT LOPEZ, and RYAN WANG
Mr. Scott
Ms. Logan JESUS GONZALEZ, JULIANA GUERRERO, and SAIDAH
MUHAMMED
Ms. Louie DAVID CANO VASQUEZ, JOEY FERN, KHALEYMA MCCALL
and COCO ROSOS
Ms. Roberts ISAAC BOLTON and AMELIE HEIDHUES
Ms. Torres JASMINE DANIEL, TRINITY GRAHAM, and SAUL ESTRADA
Ms. Woodard ELI CLARKE-NICHOLS, ALEXANDRA LEON FLORES,
MALCOLM SOVIN SKYES, and JOSIAH HORN
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DONATION
DRIVE
Thank You!
- All donations are tax deductible -
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exhibit provides an opportunity to understand race from
a biological, cultural, and historical perspective through
engaging, hands-on science experiences; real artifacts; and
videos that present people’s unique stories.
Explore key issues that relate to race including:
Skin color does not equal race. Community and school groups grades 4—12, as well as adult
Use a microscope to view your skin groups, are encouraged to sign up for a p~vate, post-exhibit
close up. Scan it and watch as your discussion. Faciltated by specially trained students and staff
image appears on screen with skin
images from dozens of others.
leaders from the UC Berkeley community, the discussion will
allow your group to explore the content and concepts in this
Voices do not identify race. provocative exhibit in a safe, carefully facilitated environment.
Use a large touch-screen monitor to Our trained facilitators have the tools to help dispel myths and
try and match a voice you hear to a honor lived experience as your students are encouraged to share
photo you see.
their reactions to the exhib~, and their thoughts about race and
We all have common ancestors.
identity in their own lives. Your students will leave the discussion
Use a wheel to control an animated wth some conversational tools to help them keep exploring
interact ye map of how humans spread asues of race in their own lives wth their family and friends.
from Africa to populate the world.
Group Rate noluding Discussion, SlO/student, no charge for
required adult chaperones.
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A By reserva~on only; call 510-642-5134
Race: Are We So Different? was developed by the American Anthropologicai Association in collaboration with
the Science Museum of Minnesota, and is presented natonally by the Best Buy Children’s Foundation.
How are students pre-assessed in [subject) to see what they already know?
• What learning activities can my child do if he/she finishes class work early?
• When during the day does my child have time to work with peers that have similar strengths?
General Are there ways for my child to self-check his/her work and move on independently?
Are there times in the day that my child has choices about what to work on, or how to wo k on it, or what the
final product should be? (choices in content, process, or product)
Is there an opportunity for my child to conduct in depth or scholarly research in an are of his/her interest, and
present learning to the class?
. Is there an opportunity for my child to use technology for a project?
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. Are there enrichment suggestions in Eve,yday Math that would be appropriate for my child?
. What Everyday Math games and routines does my child seem to enjoy most?
Math • Is there a way to modify the rules on an Everyday Math game to raise the challenge level and would it work in
the classroom for a group of students who have mastered the basic math game to play it together with the
modified rules?
• Is there an Everyday Math Project that a group of students could work on?
• Are there Math Assessment Collaborative (MAC) problems that you could give my child to work on?
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• What kinds of books is my child reading during Independent Reading or Reader’s Workshop?
• Do you think he/she is choosing books that are at the right challenge level?
Reading • Are there times when my child is reading and analyzing books with other students who have similar reading
strengths?
• Would it be appropriate for my child to have independent reading projects or assignments he/she could do
during reading time with a small group of students?
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Dr. ary Stone Hanley, George Mason University assistant professor in Initiatives for
Transformative Education (CEHD), has been an educator in public and higher educa
tion for more than 35 years. She received a PhD in Curriculum and Instruction, with
an emphasis in Multicultural Education, from the University of Washington in Seattle,
WA in 1998. Her most recent publication, (prepared for the Heinz Endowments, Jun
2009) is Cultural Responsiveness, Racial Identity and Academic Success: A Review of
Literature.
Sponsored by the Alameda County Office of Education
HAT: Each district with 51 or more pupils of limited English proficiency must
establish a district wide advisory committee on bilingual education.
HO: Meetings are open to any interested parties. In addition, each school in the
District with 21 or more English Learners is required to send a representative
to this committee. The school’s English Learner Advisory Committee (ELAC)
chooses the delegate that will attend the DELAC meetings. If the School Site
Council (SGC) has assumed the ELAC responsibilities, then they are
responsible for choosing the representative.
HERE: Meetings will take place in the Library at Longfellow Middle School.
HE : Meetings are the second Tuesday of the month from 6-8 p.m. Dates are
as follows:
ovember 16: Fall Reclassification Ceremony, ELAC Training, Agenda setting
for the year.
January 2: Approval of agenda for the year, review bylaws, selection of
officers. Enrollment process for Incoming ELs, Parent Notification Letters,
Programs for English Learners, District Reclassification Criteria, Importance of
Regular School Attendance.
Feb u ry 9: District’s educational master plan for English Learners, including the
LEA and SPSA plan, State and Federal Budget Information.
UE: Cada distrito con 51 o más estudiantes aprendiendo el idioma Ingles debe
establecer un comité de asesoramiento sobre Ia educaciôn bilingue en el
d istrito.
UIE : Las reuniones son abiertas a todos los interesados. Además, cada escuela
en el Distrito con 21 0 más estudiantes de Ingles está obligado a enviar un
representante a este comité. El Comité Consejero para los Estudiantes
Aprendiendo Ingles (ELAC) elige el delegado que asistirá a las reuniones
DELAC. Si el Concilio de Gobierno Escolar (SGC) ha asumido las
responsabilidades del ELAC, entonces es responsable de Ia elecciôn del
representante al DELAC.
DO DE: Las reuniones tendrãn lugar en Ia Biblioteca de Longfellow Middle School.
CUANDO: Las juntas seran el segundo Martes de cada mes de 6 a 8 p.m. Las
fechas de las reuniônes son las siguientes:
16 de oviembre: Ceremonia de Reclasificaciôn, entrenamiento de ELAC,
definiciôn de Ia agenda para el año.
12 de E ero: AprobaciOn de las juntas para el año, revision de los estatutos del
comit~, selecciOn de los funcionarios. Proceso de inscripción para los
estudiantes aprendiendo Ingles (EL). Cartas de Notificaciôn para padres,
programas para estudiantes aprendiendo Ingles, criterio de reclasificaciOn del
Distrito, Ia importancia de Ia asistencia regular a Ia escuela.
9 de Fe rero: Plan maestro de educaciôn del Distrito para los estudiantes
aprendiendo Inglés, incluyendo Ia LEA y el plan de SPSA, informaciOn del
presupuesto estatal y federal.
9 de arzo: Evaluaciones de las necesidades para el aprendizaje de Ingles en
las escuelas, los requisitos de cumplimiento para los maestros y
paraprofesionales.
13 de A ri : Censo del idioma R30 y las asignaciones para 09-10.
ayo: Ceremonia de reclasificaciôn para Estudiantes de Ingles a dominar
plenamente Ingles (FEP), debido a su alto nivel de Ingles y el rendimiento
académico al nivel de grado.
8 de Junio: Cena de ApreciaciOn de Padres.
AGENDA
• Bienvenida e introducciones
• Aprobación de Ia agenda para el año
Revision de los estatutos
SelecciOn de los funcionarios
• PresentaciOn de Alison Kelly, EL Coach
Proceso de inscripciOn de estudiantes aprendiando Ingles
Cartas de notificaciOn a los padres
Criterios de reclasificaciOn del distrito
Programas para Estudiantes de Ingles
• La importancia de Ia asistencia regular a Ia escuela
• Anuncios y bien de Ia Orden
• Conclusion
Habra cuidado de ninos y cena.
Porfavor comuniquese con nosotros si es que necesitara cuidado de ninos.
Oficina de Colaboracion con la Familia y La Comunidad
1835 Aliston Way RoomS, Berkeley, CA 94704
(510) 644-8991
o Conferencias individuales entre alumno/a y maestro/a
Cuando los alumnospuedan comunicarsey mostrar su conocimiento en varias maneras, sabremos que hemos tenido éxito..
Evidencia
o Reportes orales y escritos
o Proyectos prácticos desarrollados por los alumnos
o Repuestas de lectura? diarios de reflexiones
O La silla del autor
o Charlas sobre libros
o Escribir sobre el pensamiento matemático
o Compartir en el cfrculo y a través de Estrategias del pensamiento visual
o Exposición del trabajo estudiantil dentro y fuera del aula
o Compartir el trabajo estudiantil entre los alumnos
o Alumnos participan en lectura de duración continua en silencio
Nuestros alumnos lograrán o rebasarán los estándares de sus niveles en un ambiente seguro y agradable donde el
aprendizaje es significante y se valoran a los alumnos como estudiantes e individuales.
Expectativas del aula
o Los alumnos se enfocan en su tarea
o Los alumnos cumplen con las reglas y procedimientos del aula
o Procedimientos estructurados y transiciones con rutinas previsibles
o Aulas organizadas y limpias
o Implementación del los estándares del contenido y cunIculo segün el grado.
o CIrculo de la comunidad (los alumnos pueden vocalizar preocupaciones y apreciaciones en varios formatos).
o Los alumnos articulan sus ideas, preocupaciones, y apreciaciones.
o Comunicación educada y resoluciones de problemas (maestros-alumnos, alumnos-alumnos, maestros maestros, alumnos maestros)
o Los maestros usan “tiempo de espera” (los alumnos tienen tiempo de pensar antes de responder)
Finally, we are committed to recognizing and communicating the positive in each individual student.
Evidence:
O Students of the Month
o Caught in the Act cards
O Post cards sent to students’ homes
o Verbal praise from teachers and others
O Star of the Week
O Teacher greeting all students
O Positive regard toward students by teachers and all staff members
o Certificates, awards, and birthday recognition
0 Feedback and praise to students from teachers
LECONTE ELEMENTARY
MISSION STATEMENT
and EXAMPLES OF CLASSROOM EVIDENCE TO SUPPORT THE MISSION
Our students will meet or exceed grade level standards in an engaging, safe environment where learning is meaningful and
students are valued as learners and individuals.
Iassroom expectations
o Students on task and engaged
o Students follow classroom rules and procedures
o Structured procedures and transitions with predictable routines
o Organized, clean classrooms
o Implementation of grade level content standards and curriculum
o Community circle (students have an opportunity to vocalize concerns and appreciations using a variety of formats)
o Students articulate their ideas, concerns, and appreciations
o Respectful, problem solving and communication (teacher-students, students-students, teachers-teachers, s udents-teachers)
o Teacher use “wait time” (students have time to think before responding)
We will use diverse tools and hands-on activities to guide instruction and holistic, appropriate forms of assessment and
intervention to ensure students are learning.
Evidence:
O Hands on activities
O Differentiated instruction addressing multiple learning modalities (kinesthetic, visual, auditory, sensory, etc.)
O Flexible learning groups and peer tutoring
O Display of student work and evidence of oral and visual presentations
o Formal, informal, and multiple kinds of assessment to measure student progress
O Homework policy for each grade level that is communicated to families
o Technology, computers, calculators, audio/video, manipulatives, cameras, LCD, etc. used in the classroom
O Use of cooperative learning groups
O Students speak bilingually and ask questions, especially English language learners
O Teacher models procedures
0 One-on-one conferences held between students and teachers