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From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents,

We had a great turn out for parent conferences.  When teachers and parents work together student progress soars.  Thank you for your partnership.

I need a parent volunteer to attend the monthly Parent Advisory Committee meetings.  We already have Wendy McHaddad attending monthly.  Each school has two parent representatives and each school gets two votes.  This is a very important committee because the district is discussing boundaries and this will impact Skyblue Mesa.  The committee meets the second Wednesday of the month from 9-11am.  Please contact the office if you would like to volunteer. 

Comments from the 2007 Parent Survey:  Third Grade Parent Comment: “I would like to see the kids get more computer, music and P.E.” Response:  Each student gets these classes each week.  We are fortunate to have a wonderful PTO who pays for our computer Specialist.  Parent Comment: “I would like to see a uniform method of addressing behavior in a classroom or school.” Response: We have a discipline policy that went home in the parent packet at the beginning of the year.  Each teacher has their own discipline method that was explained at back to school night and included in their handouts.  Parent comment: “I am very happy with my son’s progress these past years.  Intervention has been very beneficial and is appreciated.” Response: Intervention classes began Oct 1^st.  We are looking forward to working with your students to ensure their success.

Have a wonderful Fall Break!

 

Debbie Bohn, Principal

 

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From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents,

I hope you had a restful break with your children.  We have just a few short weeks until progress reports come home.  You have done such a great job at getting your children here every day on time!  Thank you for making their education a priority!

 

Comments from the 2007 Parent Survey:  Fourth Grade Parent Comment: “Since 4th grade is the first year students receive letter grades, interim progress updates should be sent home prior to official progress reports so parents can see student’s weak areas and where additional assistance is needed.”  Response: Parents should go through their child’s corrected work on a regular basis so they can see how their child is performing.  Fourth through sixth grade teachers use the Grade Pro system that can give progress reports.  If you are concerned about your child’s progress you may call or e-mail the teacher.  Parent comment: “There needs to be more patrolling in the afternoon.  I also think there should be a crossing guard on Ermine and Hardesty after school.  I have witnessed some near misses of kid’s almost getting hit.” Response:  The crossing guard position is staffed by the city.  There is a formula that they work with to determine how many crossing guards a school will receive.   We have requested one on this corner but do not meet criteria.  There is no stopping on the school side of Hardesty.  This is new since last year.  Cars that stop for any reason will be ticketed.  This is for the safety of our students. Additionally, please do not call your children to jaywalk across Hardesty.  When we work together we can keep all children safe.

 

Debbie Bohn, Principal

 

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From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents,

You never know if your home will be threatened by fire, weather, or other disasters.  Who knows if you’ll ever get separated from your children in a crowd?  To be prepared, it’s vital that you and your children know exactly what to do in emergency situations and have the plans in place to react quickly and calmly if something serious happens.

Play it by numbers.  It’s essential that children know to only dial 911 in cases of emergency.  Children also need to have access to home, cell, and work numbers for parents, caregivers, and trusted neighbors.

Plan it out.  Create and rehearse your family’s escape plan to be used in case of a fire or other home emergency.

Have the right supplies.  One of the best “be prepared” lists is available through the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s Web Site: 

www.ready.gov.

Check your equipment.  Make sure your home’s smoke detectors are always in working order and that your fire extinguishers have not passed their expiration date and are easily accessible. 

 
Who to trust?  Children can get separated from their families at any time.  Teach them to stay where they are and not to go wandering off to try to find you.

A snapshot could be a lifesaver.  Keep a current picture of each of your children with you at all times. 

Memorize the essentials.  Even young preschoolers can learn their first and last names, and kindergarteners should have memorized both their address and their parents’ full names before their first day of school.

Be aware of the school’s plans.  Every school should have an emergency plan in place.  Ask to see a copy. 

Talk it out.  Some parents don’t want to talk about the possibility of an emergency because they’re afraid of alarming their children.  Discussing it ahead of time, when it’s just a “what if” situation, not only will help them know what to do, it will help them cope with the stress if something does happen. 

 

Debbie Bohn, Principal

 

 

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From the Principal’s Desk

Dear Parents,

Thursday, November 1^st, is a Staff Development Day for all teachers in the Saugus Union School District.  This ongoing training that occurs twice a year keeps our teachers abreast of new instructional strategies, curriculum, classroom management, technology and trends in education.  This is a Pupil Free Day.

Here are a few safety tips for families that participate in Halloween activities:

“Halloween may be one of the most dangerous nights of the year for kids as pedestrians,” according to the National SAFE KIDS Campaign. Children are four times more likely to suffer a pedestrian-related accident on Halloween than any other night of the year.  And while it is important for all children to remember to obey the rules of the road, all drivers need to be extra cautious this Halloween night.

Pedestrian Safety

• Never let children under age 12 go trick–or-treating or cross the street without the supervision of an adult on Halloween night.
• Teach children never to dart out into a street or cross between parked cars
• Decorate costumes, bags and sacks with retro reflective tape and stickers.
• Use costumes that are light or bright enough to make children more visible at night.
• Teach children to stop at all street corners before crossing. 
• Tell them to cross streets only at intersections and crosswalks.
• Teach them to look left, right and left again before crossing the street and continue looking both ways as they cross.

Costume Safety

• Apply face paint or cosmetic directly to the face.  It is safer than a loose-fitting mask that can obstruct a child’s vision. 
• Carry a flashlight.
• Make costumes short enough to avoid tripping.
• Secure hats so they will not slip over children’s eyes.
• Dress children in shoes that fit. 
• Children should not carry any props that could injure them if they fall.

• Teach children not to cross yards. Lawn ornaments are “hidden hazards” in the dark.  Tell your children to stay on the sidewalk at all times.

Fire Safety

• Look for “flame resistant” labels on costumes, masks, beards and wigs.
• Avoid costumes made of flimsy material and outfits with big baggy sleeves or billowing skirts.
• Keep candles, pumpkins with candles, matches and lighters out of children’s reach.

General Safety

• Tell children to be cautious of strangers.
• Children should only visit homes that have a porch light on.
• Children should only accept treats at the door and never go into a stranger’s house.
• Adults should always inspect treats before eating.

Have a safe and fun Halloween.  Please remember that there is NO SCHOOL on Thursday, November 1^st and Friday, November 2nd is a MINIMUM DAY.  Dismissal is 12:26pm.

 

Debbie Bohn, Principal

 

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