Tesoro del Valle Newsletter

DATES TO REMEMBER

Message from Mrs. Post….

I am still amazed with the Tesoro del Valle school spirit that I observed/experienced the past few weeks! The participation and turnout of parents and students for Book Fair, Restaurant Night, PTA Association meeting, PTA Membership drive, Jog-a-Thon sponsorships, etc. have been heart-warming to say the least. Thank you to each and every one who volunteers to support our school as well as all of those who participate and “write those checks”. This school year is off to a great start!

Congratulations to our Student Council Officers for the 2011-2012 school year. They are: Emmi Payne, President; Sydney Craigie, Vice-President; Anneliese Breidsprecher, Secretary; Treasurer, Sabrina Acosta; Andrew Nance, Parliamentarian; Shantanu Jhaveri, Sports Equipment Director. Each of the candidates (33 in all) did a marvelous job throughout the campaign. I am proud of each and every one of them. Thank you to everyone who participated in the recent election process. I encourage students who would like to pursue their leadership skills to try out to be a Student Council representative for their class.

This week is a full week of school with no minimum days. We officially begin Fall Break at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, September 30^th. School wil not be in session the week of October 3-7. School resumes on Monday, October 10^th at 8:15 a.m. I hope that students and teachers will enjoy a well- deserved week of vacation and want to wish all observers of Rosh Hashanah a blessed holiday. I am encouraging students to read for enjoyment over the break and possibly take some trips to museums, the library, etc. Have a safe and fun Fall Break!

Safety Reminder: Once again we’ve had some scary encounters in the parking lot at arrival and dismissal times. I encourage parents and students to use the crosswalks at the driveway to access the crosswalks to walk on the sidewalk as you enter and leave campus. Please, for the safety of your children, do not walk them through the parking lot.

ATTENDANCE

Please remember to call the office before 9:00 a.m. the morning that your student will be absent from school.  The State of California requires a specific reason, "not feeling well" or "sick" are not acceptable.  Please let us know if your child has a cold, is vomiting, is out of town, etc. 

Thank you.

SPECIAL EDUCATION COMMUNITY ADVISORY COMMITTEE (CAC)

The Santa Clarita Valley CAC is composed of volunteer parents, educators, and other interested community members who want to make a difference in the education of all children.

Your CAC seeks to join together parents, educators, lawmakers, service providers and others in our community with the goal of improving and protecting the education of our children with special needs.  Your CAC is here to inform, empower, and support you.

We invite you to join us in our quest to help others in our community.  The following workshops will be held at Bridgeport Elementary, 23670 Newhall Ranch Road, Santa Clarita, CA  91355:

Monday, October 17^th at 7:00 p.m.

Positive Behavior Strategies at Home

Monday, February 6, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Help Your Child Learn Social Skills

Monday, March 19, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Medication and Nutrition

Monday, April 16, 2012 at 7:00 p.m.

Summer Activities Fair

Monday, May 14, 2012

Offering Family and Sibling Support

There is Child Care and Interpreter Services at the meetings.

LIBRARY NEWS FROM MRS. SQUIRES

Your librarian is on the web.  For library information visit the Tesoro Tiger Tales Wiki: [Click to view link]  For information about the reading, writing and sharing of children's books, read my blog - All About the Books: [Click to view link] 

BLOOD DRIVE

Saugus School District has partnered up once again with the American Red Cross in the effort to save lives in our community! We are hosting a blood drive Monday, October 24th from 11:00am – 5:00pm in the Bramlett Room located at our District office - 24930 Avenue Stanford.

The need for blood is constant and is an ongoing effort. There is no substitute for blood; it can not be made and it can not be manufactured. The sole source comes from the generosity of donors like you.  Your support will help us maintain a sufficient supply for our local community. 

Each presenting donor will receive a $5 coupon for El Torito, 2 tickets to the Laugh Factory in Long Beach or Hollywood, and will be entered into a region wide drawing for a chance to win a $500 shopping spree gift card.

Thank you in advance for your support of our life saving mission!

VALLEY TRAUMA CENTER

CHILDREN’S SAFETY FAIR

On Saturday, October 8^th is the 6^th Annual Children’s Safety Fair at the Newhall Community Center from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.  There will be entertainment, moon bounce, games and prizes, lunch, snow cones and safety information – ALL FREE.

Newhall Community Center

22421 Market Street

Newhall, CA  91321

SANTA CLARITA VALLEY FOOD SERVICES

SAVE THE DATE and join us at the 8^th Annual School Food Vendor Show - Date:  Wed., October 19^th, 2011; Time 2:30 – 5:00 p.m.; Location:  Central Kitchen – 25210 Anza Dr., Valencia, CA  91355. 

We encourage Family members and especially STUDENTS to attend this Open House and sample new products available for school lunch and breakfast.  Please call to let us know how many from your school or family will attend - 661-295-1574 ext. 103 or ext. 113. 

PTA NEWS

SPIRIT WEAR

REMINDER:  GET YOUR SPIRIT WEAR….the last day to turn in your order is Thursday, September 29^th.

REFLECTIONS

Calling all resident artists of Tesoro del Valle Elementary - entries are due Monday, October 10th.  We look forward to hearing from you and seeing your marvelous works of art!

Mrs. Guardado & Mrs. Fenelon

JOG-A-THON  2011 – OCTOBER 26TH

It's getting closer!!!   Jog-A-Thon pledge envelopes are being sent home today.  Work on those pledges over Fall Break.  If we each bring in $75.00 we can reach our goal!

PTA MEMBERSHIP DRIVE

Catch the wave, join the PTA!!!

Aloha Tesoro Tigers, welcome back to another great year at Tesoro.  Did you know that because of your collaborative efforts, the Tesoro PTA provides our school and your child with all types for programs, assemblies, field trips, family events and much more.  Don’t get left out! Support our school’s programs and catch the wave, join the PTA.  Everyone and anyone can join.

Mahalo (Thank You)

DISASTER PREPAREDNESS BINS

The PTA could use a little help from you to prepare your kids for an emergency.  We are gathering supplies for our disaster bin and could use notepads and colored pencils.  Many stores currently have these items on clearance for as low as 25 cents.  These supplies will be used to give your children something to do as they face a potentially lengthy wait for parents or others you may have designated to pick them up from school.  If you are able to help, please send the items in with your children clearly marked for the PTA Disaster Bin.

Thank you,

TaShera Jenkins

BOX TOPS

Keep those BoxTops coming in.  Our contest ends on September 30^th.  

Another way to earn Box Tops:  Start every online shopping trip at the Box Tops Marketplace.  A great way for our school to earn BoxTops is to shop online through the BoxTops website.  Go to boxtops4education.com to find over 100 of your favorite retailers such as Apple Store, Crate and Barrel and Target.  Retailers will donate eBoxTops to our school with every qualifying $10 purchase.  With the holidays quickly approaching, this will be an easy way to get some shopping done while doing something great for your school!  You can also purchase gift cards from all of these stores.  I'm hearing lots of people are buying Itunes gift cards this way!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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