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Text Box: MRS. BRECKENRIDGE Thinking Maps You may hear your child come home and tell you that he/she has to make a Thinking Map as part of their homework or project. Thinking Maps are a way to take ideas and organize them into useful and useable information. There are 8 maps that are each used for a unique purpose. Here’s a brief explanation of each map. Circle Map: defines in context Bubble Map: describes qualities Tree Map: classifying Brace Map: part to whole Flow Map: sequencing Multi-Flow Map: cause and effect Double Bubble Map: compare & contrast Bridge Map: seeing analogies Click here for class examples. Goal Setting Parent-Teacher-Student Conferences October 24 – 28, 2011 The purpose of a student-led goal setting conference is to provide an opportunity for communication between parents, teachers, and students. Students who reflect and set goals become more responsible and self-confident and take ownership for their own learning. Conferences provide support in the areas of behavior, academics, health and attendance. Together you will discuss measurable goals based on your child’s needs. Please begin thinking about possible ways to assist your child this school year. Students are an important part of the Goal Setting Conference. Please make sure your child comes with you. You will be receiving an invitation for a conference during the week of October 24 – 28, 2011. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ El propósito de la conferencia de establecimiento de metas donde el estudiante lleva la delantera es para proveer una oportunidad para la comunicación entre los padres, maestros y los estudiantes. Los estudiantes quienes reflexionan y establecen metas se hacen más responsables y tienen más confianza de sí mismos y toman control de su propio aprendizaje. Las conferencias proveen apoyo en las áreas de comportamiento, las áreas académicas, la salud y la asistencia. Juntos ustedes conversarán sobre los objetivos medibles, basados en las necesidades de su niño/a. Por favor, empiece a pensar sobre posibles maneras en que usted puede ayudar a su niño/a este año escolar. Los estudiantes son una parte importante de la Conferencia para el Establecimiento de Metas. Por favor asegúrese de que su niño/a asista con usted. Usted estará recibiendo una invitación para la conferencia durante la semana del 24 al 28 de Octubre. ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Mục đích của buổi họp đề ra mục tiêu cho học sinh là cung cấp cơ hội liên lạc giữa phụ huynh, giáo viên, và học sinh. Học sinh nào phản ánh và đề ra mục tiêu trở nên có trách nhiệm và tự tin hơn, và tự có tinh thần làm chủ việc học cho bản thân. Những buổi họp này cung cấp việc hỗ trợ cho các lãnh vực về hạnh kiểm, học vấn, sức khỏe và việc đi học đều đặn. Chúng ta sẽ cùng thảo luận những mục tiêu có thể đo lường được dựa trên những nhu cầu của con em. Xin hãy bắt đầu nghĩ những cách thức để trợ giúp cho con em trong niên học này. Học sinh là thành phần quan trọng trong Buổi Họp Đề Ra Mục Tiêu. Xin nhớ cho em tham dự buổi họp cùng với quý vị. Quý vị sẽ nhận được thư mời họp trong tuần lễ 24-28 tháng Mười.

Schroeder Elementary School

A California Distinguished School

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Text Box: Project Highlights from Open House 4 . 12 . 2011 Check out what students have been up to. Click Here

Thinking Maps in the classroom.

PRINCIPAL’S MESSAGE -

Dear Kindergarten Parents,

Welcome to Schroeder. I am delighted that your child is coming to our school. Our kindergarten and preppie kindergarten programs are outstanding and you will be impressed with student growth as your child completes his/her kindergarten year. Kindergartners do mature quickly. I have an open door policy with all parents. If you have a concern or question please do not hesitate to ask. There will be a kindergarten meet and greet on Tuesday, September 6, 2011 at 3:30 PM at Schroeder. At that time, you will have an opportunity to meet your child’s teacher, see the classroom, and ask questions. The first day of school is Wednesday, September 7, 2011, from 8:15 – 1:25.

Our kindergarten schedule is 8:30 – 2:35 on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, and Fridays. Our Wednesday and modified day schedule is 8:15 – 1:25. Children will have a 20 minute recess and 50 minute lunch every day. PE is usually scheduled in the afternoons to give children a chance to move around and be active.

Parent participation is strong at Schroeder. We believe that parent involvement is crucial to student success. I encourage you to get involved with our PTA, volunteer in the classroom, or serve on the School Site Council. Being an active participant in our school helps you and your child build community with us! I am looking forward to meeting each and every one of you on September 6^th. Again, welcome to Schroeder.

Sincerely,

Kim Breckenridge

Principal

Cartridges 4 Kids!

Cartridges for Kids is a year-round recycling program that pays Schroeder CA$H for empty inkjet, laser cartridges, used cell phones, laptops, PDA's, iPods, DVD's, Digital Cameras, Video Games and Consoles! The collection box is located in the office. It's easy to turn your trash into CA$H! The money that is earned as a result of this recycling program helps with student programs, student activities, etc.

Thank you in advance for your support!

Text Box: 2011-2012 Bell Schedule has been posted. Click here. 2011-2012 WSD Calendar

Schroeder Pick-up and Drop-off Procedures

Based on the results of our parent survey, student safety remains a concern, especially during student pick-up and drop-off times. As we start the 2011-2012 school year, we will implement some new safety procedures. Your patience and cooperation are greatly appreciated during this time of transition.

General Plan:

1. We will have 2 lanes of traffic. The outside lane, marked #2 below, is drive through only. Please stop at the stop sign at the cross walk to allow families to walk to the parking lot.

2. Lane #1 is for pick-up and drop-off only. There will be no parking or waiting for children to get out. Please pull all the way forward, stop, and load/unload your child.

3. Children will enter and exit cars on the right (passenger) side only. This is the exit closest to the curb.

4. If a child is not prepared to enter/exit the vehicle by the time it reaches the loading zone, the driver will continue out of the driveway and may circle around and reenter the parking lot.

5. Remember red curbs are no parking or stopping zones.

6. The semicircular driveway is for buses only. Do no drive through or park in the driveway.

PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE - STEPHEN GILLETT

Happy New “School” Year Mustang Families! Well, it has been an exciting start to our 2011-2012 school year! For those of you who here not able to attend Back-to-School Night and PTA meeting, please allow me to introduce myself. My name is Stephen Gillett (Steve). I have a Fifth and Second grader at Schroeder. My wife Courtney and I have been helping out in small ways, at the school, since my fifth grader was in Ms. Hornyak’s Kindergarten class.

I want to continue the legacy left by Darla Kitchen, Gina Chang and past PTA Presidents, to continue to make sure Schroeder PTA will help support the needs, and some wants, of the Schroeder staff. I want to continue to see this school meet its goal for this school year so our children can have the best education possible.

During the opening weeks, we have had a Cherry-on-Top fundraiser day in August, helped cater the Staff Appreciation Breakfast and the Meet The Principal event. We had a great turn out for our first PTA unit meeting before the Back-to-School Night. Thank you for all who attended. The up and coming events for October are: The Fall Fundraiser - starts September 30 and goes through October 14; Skate Night - Wednesday, October 5 from 6:00 pm to 8:30 pm.; Lunch on the Lawn - Wednesday, October 12 at lunchtime; Red Ribbon Week - Starts October 17 and Dining Night at California Pizza Kitchen - Tuesday, October 18. Hope to see you there!

And don’t forget to save your Fresh-n-Easy receipts over $20.00.

THREE FOR ME PROGRAM

We are very excited to continue our “Three for Me Program”. This is a PTA sponsored program that recognizes the efforts of our volunteers. As three hours of volunteering are completed, your name will be put on the MPR window as one of our “Shining Stars” and your child’s name will be featured in the monthly newsletter (each child will only be listed once). These hours can be completed many different ways: helping in the classroom, taking home projects from teachers, copying, helping with guided reading or other school programs, assisting with PTA events, baking for hospitality and so much more. All you have to do is volunteer three hours and make sure you sign in and out in the volunteer book located in the front office. Thank you for all of your help in making Schroeder the absolute Best!

PTA