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Jan 11

January 10, 2025

By Weekly Newsletter

MPORTANT DATES
Jan 6-31 Dual Language Immersion-Apply now through January 31
Jan 13 STEM Fair Open House 2:00-2:30 pm
Jan 20 No School MLK Jr. Day
Jan 21 PTA Skate Night at Classic Skating 4:30-8:30 pm
Jan 22 WIDA Night 5:00-6:00 pm
Jan 30 Chinese New Year Celebration 5:50-7:00 pm
Feb 3-13 WIDA Testing
Feb 6 Parent-Teacher Conferences
Feb 7 No School Teacher Work Day
Dress up for the cold weather

 

Our Chinese New Year Celebration is on January 30th.  We need your help in making our decorative lanterns.  Here is a simple video on creating the lanterns for our Chinese Lantern Festival. The video walks through the materials, easy steps, and creative decoration ideas, making it accessible for all age groups. It’s a wonderful way to introduce students to Chinese culture while allowing them to express their creativity.  During the next two weeks we are asking kids to make lanterns at home and bring them to school.  Lanterns will not be hung in the school that are larger than a single sheet of paper.  Refrain from making white or black lanterns as these colors are unlucky in the Chinese culture.

Here’s the link to the video:
https://youtu.be/1OJchB5PwME?si=lQNzcof7bOI86-mi

Kindergarten Registration for 2024-25 is now open! Please register at the following link:
https://alpineschools.org/registration-enrollment/

Note: Kindergarten is now all day at all Elementary Schools in Alpine School District. At this time, we are not accepting any out of area students in kindergarten.

We are now in the heart of the cold weather.  Please have you kids dress warmly.  Recess is outside unless there is extreme weather.

Flu and cold season are now in full swing.  Attached to this email is guidelines on when to stay at home.  If your child is sick please keep them home so that we don’t spread the illness to other people.

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FECHAS IMPORTANTES
Del 6 al 31 de enero Inmersión en dos idiomas: inscríbase ahora hasta el 31 de enero
13 de enero Jornada de puertas abiertas de la Feria STEM de 14:00 a 14:30 h
20 de enero No hay clases Día de Martin Luther King
21 de enero Noche de patinaje de la PTA en Classic Skating de 16:30 a 20:30 h
22 de enero Noche WIDA de 17:00 a 18:00 h
30 de enero Festival de los faroles de 17:50 a 19:00 h
3 al 13 de febrero Examen WIDA
6 de febrero Conferencias de padres y maestros
7 de febrero Día de trabajo para maestros sin clases
Vístase para el frío

Nuestra celebración del Año Nuevo chino es el 30 de enero. Necesitamos su ayuda para hacer nuestros faroles decorativos. Aquí hay un video simple sobre cómo crear los faroles para nuestro Festival de los faroles chinos. El video muestra los materiales, los pasos sencillos y las ideas creativas de decoración, lo que lo hace accesible para todos los grupos de edad. Es una manera maravillosa de introducir a los estudiantes a la cultura china y permitirles expresar su creatividad. Durante las próximas dos semanas, les pediremos a los niños que hagan linternas en casa y las traigan a la escuela. No se colgarán en la escuela linternas más grandes que una sola hoja de papel. Abstenerse de hacer linternas blancas o negras, ya que estos colores traen mala suerte en la cultura china.

A continuación, se incluye el enlace al video:
https://youtu.be/1OJchB5PwME?si=lQNzcof7bOI86-mi

¡Ya está abierta la inscripción para el jardín de infantes para el año escolar 2024-25! Regístrese en el siguiente enlace:
https://alpineschools.org/registration-enrollment/

Nota: El jardín de infantes ahora es de día completo en todas las escuelas primarias del Distrito Escolar Alpine. En este momento, no estamos aceptando estudiantes de fuera del área en el jardín de infantes.
Ahora estamos en pleno clima frío. Por favor, que sus hijos se vistan bien abrigados. El recreo es al aire libre a menos que haya condiciones climáticas extremas.

La temporada de gripe y resfriados está en pleno apogeo. Adjunto a este correo electrónico hay pautas sobre cuándo quedarse en casa. Si su hijo está enfermo, manténgalo en casa para que no propaguemos la enfermedad a otras personas.

 

Dec 21

December 21, 2024

By Weekly Newsletter

Upcoming events

Dec 23-Jan 3 Winter Break
Jan 6 School Resumes
Jan 10 STEM Fair Projects Due

 

Dear School Parents,

As I think about this school year, I want to thank you for your support and partnership. It’s been a great year, and we’re seeing so much growth in our students—both academically and personally. Your involvement plays a significant role in their success, and I’m truly grateful.

As we enjoy the holiday break, I hope you have the chance to relax with family and friends, create new memories, and enjoy this special season together. I also encourage you to spend time reading with your children—it’s a gift that continues to inspire and nurture their growth.

Thank you for fostering positive relationships with our teachers and for being such an integral part of our school community.

Wishing you a joyful and restful holiday season,

Darrin Johnson

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Próximos eventos

Del 23 de diciembre al 3 de enero Vacaciones de invierno
El 6 de enero, reanudación de clases
El 10 de enero, entrega de proyectos de la feria STEM

 

Estimados padres de la escuela:

Al pensar en este año escolar, quiero agradecerles por su apoyo y colaboración. Ha sido un gran año y estamos viendo un gran crecimiento en nuestros estudiantes, tanto académica como personalmente. Su participación juega un papel importante en su éxito y estoy realmente agradecido.

Al comenzar las vacaciones, espero que tengan la oportunidad de relajarse con familiares y amigos, crear nuevos recuerdos y disfrutar juntos de esta temporada especial. También los aliento a que pasen tiempo leyendo con sus hijos: es un regalo que continúa inspirándolos y nutriendo su crecimiento.

Gracias por fomentar relaciones positivas con nuestros maestros y por ser una parte tan integral de nuestra comunidad escolar.

Les deseo una temporada festiva alegre y tranquila,

Darrin Johnson

Dec 13

December 13, 2024

By Weekly Newsletter

Upcoming events

Dress up until winter break
Dec 16 Christmas Colors
Dec 17 Grinch/Whoville
Dec 18 Ugly Sweaters
Dec 19 Christmas Hats
Dec 19 Christmas Sing 9:00 am & 1:00 pm
Dec 20 Pajama Day
Dec 20 Minimal Day 8:00-11:30 am
Dec 23-Jan 3 Winter Break
Jan 6 School Resumes
Jan 10 STEM Fair Projects Due

Santa class pictures will be sent home before the break.

The order of our Christmas sing will be kindergarten to 6th grade.

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Próximos eventos

Vístete elegante hasta las vacaciones de invierno
16 de diciembre Colores navideños
17 de diciembre Grinch/Whoville
18 de diciembre Suéteres feos
19 de diciembre Gorros navideños
19 de diciembre Canto navideño 9:00 a. m. y 1:00 p. m.
20 de diciembre Día de pijamas
20 de diciembre Día minimalista 8:00 a. m. a 11:30 a. m.
23 de diciembre al 3 de enero Vacaciones de invierno
6 de enero Reanudación de clases
10 de enero Entrega de proyectos de la feria STEM

Las fotos de la clase de Santa Claus se enviarán a casa antes de las vacaciones.

El orden de nuestro canto navideño será desde el jardín de infantes hasta el sexto grado.

Dec 10

“Annie Kids” School Play Information

By Announcements

Auditions

Auditions will be held Tuesday, December 10th and Wednesday, December 11th after school between 2:30 and 3:45 in the gym. Students should plan on staying for that entire chunk of time.

Who?

All 5th and 6th graders that audition will be given a part, please don’t be nervous, just come and have fun. Students wanting to participate must be in attendance after school on Tuesday December 10th unless previous arrangements are made with Mrs Wold (6th grade teacher)

What to expect?

Tuesday December 10: students should come prepared to learn and perform a small portion of a dance that will be used in “Annie Kids” this year. After learning the dance, students will perform in small groups in front of their peers

Wednesday December 11th: On this day, we only need to see students that would like a special singing or speaking part. Students not interested in receiving a special part do not need to attend on this day. We would like for students to prepare 3 musical pieces from “Annie Kids” and be prepared to learn one more song on the day of the audition. Students may also be reading a part from the script (this is to be determined).

Audition Preparation

You can find the song and script materials for day 2 of auditions here.

Rehearsals

Rehearsals will be held on Tuesdays and Wednesdays from 2:30-3:45 in the gym beginning in January.

Performance

The performances will be held on March 26 and 27th in the evening at Canyon View Junior High.

Transportation

Parents will need to provide their own transportation after school as well as to the performances. There are no fees associated with participation in the school musical, however, supervision and snack donations, monetary donations and other opportunities for parents will arise (this is not mandatory for your child to participate).

Dec 07

December 7, 2024

By Weekly Newsletter

Upcoming events

Dec 9 Santa class pictures. Parents may bring toddlers for a photo during the day   as well.  Santa will head back to the North Poll by 11:30.

Dec 10 School Musical Auditions 2:30-3:45 in the gym

Jan 10 STEM Fair Projects Due

Dec 19 Christmas Sing 9:00 am and 1:00 pm

Dec 20 Minimal Day 8:00-11:30 am

Dec 23 – Jan 3 Winter Break

Jan 6 School Resumes

 

School Musical Auditions: December 10-For all 5th and 6th graders wanting to participate. Come prepared to dance.

Dec 11 School Musical Auditions 2:30-3:45 – For 5th and 6th graders wanting a special part. Come prepared to sing and speak from a script.

 

Thank you for all who participated in our Giving Tree.  Your generosity will help out many families during this time of year.

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Próximos eventos

 

9 de diciembre Fotos de la clase de Santa Claus. Los padres también pueden traer a los niños pequeños para una foto durante el día. Santa Claus regresará al North Poll a las 11:30.

10 de diciembre Audiciones para el musical escolar 2:30-3:45 en el gimnasio

10 de enero Entrega de proyectos de la feria STEM

19 de diciembre Canto navideño 9:00 a. m. y 1:00 p. m.

20 de diciembre Día mínimo 8:00-11:30 a. m.

23 de diciembre – 3 de enero Vacaciones de invierno

6 de enero Reanudación de clases

 

Audiciones para el musical escolar: 10 de diciembre: para todos los estudiantes de 5.º y 6.º grado que quieran participar. Ven preparado para bailar.

11 de diciembre Audiciones para el musical escolar 2:30-3:45: para estudiantes de 5.º y 6.º grado que quieran un papel especial. Ven preparado para cantar y hablar a partir de un guión.

 

Gracias a todos los que participaron en nuestro Árbol de la generosidad. Su generosidad ayudará a muchas familias durante esta época del año.

Nov 27

November 22, 2024 SCC Meeting

By SCC

Attendance: Anna Greene, Alina Worthen, Tom Thorley, Darrin Johnson, Michelle Carter, Lauren Brewer, Amy Seastrand

  1. Reviewing to assure compliance.
    1. We believe we’re in compliance.
  2. Discussion of School Safety and Digital Citizenship 
    1. School AI? The school uses the free version of School AI. We don’t have paid version of School AI yet. 
    2. The computer teacher has a curriculum for Digital Citizenship. About 20-30% of her curriculum is about this.
    3. Blocksi- it allows teachers to see exactly what is on each student’s screen. They can stop them from doing things. They can block things. They can do heads up, which freezes their screens. It allows screen sharing. It gives the teachers tons of control of what is happening on screens in their classroom.
  3. Reviewing the Positive Behavior Plan – ROAR
    1. Responsibility, On Task, Achievement, Respect
    2. There are ROAR signs in different areas throughout the school that show what behavior should be like in those areas (cafeteria, playground, hallway, classroom, etc).
    3. It’s used school-wide.
    4. Students can earn Cougar Bucks for following ROAR. They can earn them throughout the entire school and from any adult, not just their teacher.
    5. They can use their Cougar Bucks to buy things in the Cougar Cave. The teacher puts the Cougar Bucks into the Class Dojo App and then they can buy things from the Cougar Cave with those points. The teachers add them up weekly and the Cougar Cave is open on Fridays.
    6. Every month two students are chosen per grade to receive the Hear Me ROAR award. They get their name announced, their picture taken, and it’s hung on the wall for the school year. 
    7. They have been working on streamlining the “value” of Cougar Bucks so it’s more equitable.
    8. They do a boot camp at the beginning of the year with the kids to establish the expectations for behavior for all the different areas. They go to the actual location. 
    9. The student council runs the Cougar Cave. 
  4. Question about cohesion between students as our schools have merged? Things have improved a lot this year. Last year 5th grade was the biggest problem and they have worked really hard with that grade to improve things.
  5. Question about split grades? Currently there are split classes for 4th and 5th grades. They have found that it helps unify the students so they aren’t self-segregating by DLI and regular ed students. They aren’t split grade classes. The DLI teachers have two grades, but the students only attend classes with their own grade. Tom’s kids attended Sharon and then came here last year. He said he’s seeing a lot of improvement this year. The lack of integration his kids comment on comes from the DLI program. He likes what he’s seen with the split classes and how it helps with integration. It’s something they would like to continue in the future with grades 4-6 because that’s when they tend to see cliques and stuff starting.
  6. Discussion about changing Math and Art Night to be an Art and Culture Night where we can celebrate Latin American culture. Darrin is working with Debbie to put this together. It’s important to have the community involved, sacrificing for the school, showing part of themselves and sharing themselves. We like the idea of having community members bring food and things and we could give them stipends so it isn’t a financial hardship for them to provide this.
  7. Discussion about the district split. 
Nov 27

November 26, 2024

By Weekly Newsletter

Upcoming events

Nov 27-29 Thanksgiving Break
Dec 2 5th and 6th Grade OHS Band Assembly 9:45-10:15 Dec 4-19 Cascade’s Twelve Pounds of Christmas Begins Dec 5 Acadience Testing K-3
Dec 10 PTA Meeting 1:00 pm
Dec 10 School Musical Auditions 2:30-3:45 in the gym

School Musical Auditions: December 10-For all 5th and 6th graders wanting to par- ticipate. Come prepared to dance.
Dec 11 School Musical Auditions 2:30-3:45 – For 5th and 6th graders wanting a spe- cial part. Come prepared to sing and speak from a script.

Dec 19 Christmas Sing 9:00 am and 1:00 pm Dec 20 Minimal Day 8:00-11:30 am
Dec 23-Jan 3 Winter Break
Jan 6 School Resumes

Jan 10 STEM Fair Projects Due

Our Giving Tree is now set up in the office. The tree is decorated with envelopes that have a need from members of our community. If you would like to help out other people please come to the office and take one of the envelopes. If you do take the envelope make sure you tell one of our secretaries. This will help us as we look to fill needs within our community.

Our middle of the year Acadience reading testing for younger grades will take place on December 5. This is for all students in grades K-3. Please make every effort to have your child at school on-time that day.

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Próximos eventos

27-29 de noviembre: vacaciones de Acción de Gracias
2 de diciembre: asamblea de la banda de OHS de 5.o y 6.o grado, de 9:45 a 10:15
4-19 de diciembre: comienza la fiesta de Navidad de Cascade, Twelve Pounds of Christmas 5 de diciembre: pruebas de academia para jardín de infantes a 3.o grado
10 de diciembre: reunión de la PTA a la 1:00 p. m.
10 de diciembre: audiciones para el musical escolar, de 2:30 a 3:45 p. m. en el gimnasio

Audiciones para el musical escolar: 10 de diciembre: para todos los estudiantes de 5.o y 6.o grado que quieran participar. Ven preparado para bailar.
11 de diciembre: audiciones para el musical escolar, de 2:30 a 3:45 p. m., para estudiantes de 5.o y 6.o grado que quieran un papel especial. Ven preparado para cantar y hablar a partir de un guión.

19 de diciembre Canto navideño 9:00 a. m. y 1:00 p. m. 20 de diciembre Día mínimo 8:00 a. m. a 11:30 a. m. 23 de diciembre al 3 de enero Vacaciones de invierno
6 de enero Reanudación de clases

10 de enero Entrega de proyectos de la feria STEM

Nuestro árbol de donaciones ya está instalado en la oficina. El árbol está decorado con sobres que tienen una necesidad de los miembros de nuestra comunidad. Si desea ayudar a otras personas, venga a la oficina y tome uno de los sobres. Si toma el sobre, asegúrese de informarle a una de nuestras secretarias. Esto nos ayudará a buscar cubrir las necesidades dentro de nuestra comunidad.

Nuestra prueba de lectura de mitad de año de Acadience para los grados más jóvenes se llevará a cabo el 5 de diciembre. Esto es para todos los estudiantes de los grados K-3. Haga todo lo posible para que su hijo esté en la escuela a tiempo ese día.

Nov 16

November 15, 2024

By Weekly Newsletter

Upcoming events

Nov 18 Food Drive
Nov 25-Dec 19 Giving Tree
Nov 27-29 Thanksgiving Break
Dec 9 Santa Visit
Dec 19 Christmas Sing 9:00 am & 1:00 pm
Dec 20 Minimal Day 8:00-11:30 am

Dear Parents:

Next week we are having our annual canned food drive.  Students who wish to participate can bring thier items to their classroom at the start of the day. Each day we will gather and record items per class.  The lower grade and upper grade class that collects the most items will be awarded a donut party.  Please make sure all items donated have not expired.  Items that are in glass need to be avoided and no perishable food is accepted.

Here are a few things to think about with the food drive:

1. Supports Needs in the School Community
Provides food for students and families in the school who may be facing food insecurity.
Strengthens the bond within the school community by helping classmates and neighbors in need.

2. Assists Local Food Banks
Supplies local food banks with essential items to distribute to the broader community.
Helps food banks prepare for increased demand during holidays or challenging economic times.

3. Teaches the Value of Service
Encourages students to practice compassion, generosity, and social responsibility.
Demonstrates the importance of giving back to the community and helping others.

4. Fosters Teamwork and School Spirit
Brings students, staff, and families together to work toward a common goal.
Builds a sense of accomplishment and pride in contributing to a collective effort.

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Próximos eventos

18 de noviembre: colecta de alimentos
25 de noviembre – 19 de diciembre: árbol de donaciones
27-29 de noviembre: vacaciones de Acción de Gracias
9 de diciembre: visita de Santa Claus
19 de diciembre: canto navideño 9:00 a. m. y 1:00 p. m.
20 de diciembre: día mínimo 8:00 a. m. – 11:30 a. m.

Estimados padres:

La semana que viene tendremos nuestra colecta anual de alimentos enlatados. Los estudiantes que deseen participar pueden traer sus artículos a su salón de clases al comienzo del día. Todos los días, reuniremos y registraremos los artículos por clase. La clase de grado inferior y superior que recolecte la mayor cantidad de artículos recibirá una fiesta de donas. Asegúrese de que todos los artículos donados no hayan vencido. Deben evitarse los artículos que están en envases de vidrio y no se aceptan alimentos perecederos.

A continuación, se incluyen algunas cosas para tener en cuenta con respecto a la colecta de alimentos:

1. Apoya las necesidades de la comunidad escolar
Proporciona alimentos a los estudiantes y las familias de la escuela que puedan enfrentar la inseguridad alimentaria.
Fortalece el vínculo dentro de la comunidad escolar al ayudar a los compañeros y vecinos necesitados.

2. Ayuda a los bancos de alimentos locales
Suministra a los bancos de alimentos locales artículos esenciales para distribuir a la comunidad en general.
Ayuda a los bancos de alimentos a prepararse para una mayor demanda durante las vacaciones o épocas económicas difíciles.

3. Enseña el valor del servicio
Anima a los estudiantes a practicar la compasión, la generosidad y la responsabilidad social.
Demuestra la importancia de retribuir a la comunidad y ayudar a los demás.

4. Fomenta el trabajo en equipo y el espíritu escolar
Reúne a los estudiantes, el personal y las familias para trabajar hacia un objetivo común.
Genera un sentido de logro y orgullo por contribuir a un esfuerzo colectivo.

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