Monday afternoon I visited Mrs. Grant’s
kindergarten classroom and students were just finishing up a counseling lesson
with Ms. Jenny. They transitioned
quietly from this lesson to a math game where they got to practice
interpersonal skills and math vocabulary as they used problem-solving skills to
determine a mystery number. Nia and
Kianna thoughtfully took turns and encouraged one another as they gave clues
about the number. They also celebrated
when their partner succeeded. It was a
great day to be in kindergarten! Mrs.
Grant took over for Mrs. Stoecker this week and will remain with us through the
end of the year; it was awesome to see such a seamless transition!
Our week, though short, will be full! Students in third, fourth and fifth grade continue
with the OAKS assessment. Many students
are putting the finishing touches on science fair projects. OMSI will be here for a special assembly
Thursday morning. Our Science Fair is
Thursday evening from 6:30-8:00pm. In
addition to amazing student projects, we’ll also have Hart’s Reptile World
there with hands on activities for students.
Our teachers will host a special staff development workshop for five
other schools on Friday. Our Learn and
Play Auction will be Saturday and kids continue to enjoy math and literacy
learning, Music Workshop, Art Literacy and more!
In preparation for our week we will have a
work party in the gym on Wednesday afternoon at 2:15 to set up tables. Volunteers are needed to help set up tables
so that science projects can be displayed Thursday. If you can help, let Grace Campbell know by
emailing, science@sextonmountainptc.org. Our auction committee is hard at work making
sure that all the last minute jobs are done.
You can see what jobs and time slots are open by visiting VolunteerSpot at http://vols.pt/5ZMhKb.
Many families are bringing treats for our Friday meeting but since we’ll
host 100 people, we’ll gladly take additional donations. Call Mrs. Zwetschke at school if we can count
on you to bring something at 7:30am Friday.
Last week,
Esme represented Sexton Mountain School at the District Spelling Bee and won
third place. She will go on to represent
our District at the Regional Spelling Bee.
At a recent assembly, Esme shared that she reads a lot so is familiar
with many words. We know that readers are
leaders! We are proud of Esme for her
hard work!
Thank you for sharing your children with
us! It’s going to be a great week!
Take Care,
Dr. Teresa
Clemens-Brower
a.k.a.
Mrs. C.-B.
Principal
Classroom Placement Info
As we plan for the 2013-2014 school
year, we are asking for parent input regarding the learning environment that
fits your child. We want to achieve the
best possible balance and learning for all students at our school. It is very important for us to get a complete
picture of your child as a learner.
Current teachers, as well as current specialists, will be providing
information regarding students' learning needs.
In addition, your information will be of great value in understanding
individual needs for all of our students.
If you’d like to contribute, please write a letter commenting on the
following points:
*Your child's learning style.
*The type of teaching which best suits
you child. Please do not list specific teacher names as teaching assignments
have not been determined and as we know from last year, many things could
change between now and September.
*The type of classroom environment you
prefer.
*Any special concerns that need to be
considered.
Please drop letters by the office or
send letters to Teresa_Clemens-Brower@beaverton.k12.or.us by April 30. Much thought and care go in to building
balanced classes. Your input is one
valuable piece of the process. By the
time we have finished this procedure, we have created an intricately woven
community of children. Your information
allows us to meet your concerns while doing what is best for all children at
Sexton Mountain. Please feel free to
contact me if you have any questions or concerns.
Thank you!
§ Thanks to Tonya Robson for providing snacks for the
staff at our March 18 staff meeting.
§ Thanks to Lindsay Link and Glenna Griffiths for
putting labels on postcards. Thanks also
to all who volunteered to help with this job.
§ Thanks to the Peterson family for a generous donation
of fabric for window coverings.
§ Thanks to Susie Wilson for donating items for our
staff prize box.
§ Thanks to Diane Karim for running errands on short
notice for us last week.
§ Thanks to All American Eye Glass Repair for speedy
service so that one of our students didn’t need to go without glasses for long.
§ Thanks to Reese H. for generously donating sugar-free
gum.
§ Thanks to Lori Laraway, Meredith Potter, Karen
Stratton, Holly, Nash and Pippa Heaver,
Toni Fisher, Susan Rehm, Mindi Smith, Darold and Jacob Brower, and
several ISB students for being such amazing helpers for our school on Sunday.
Wish List--These are little things or jobs that will make a
difference to our kids. Feel free to send items in or let Mrs. CB know if you
are willing to do a project.
§ Donations of KIDS
MAGAZINES for lunch table book boxes.
Kids love Ranger Rick, Sports Illustrated for Kids and other age
appropriate magazines.
§ Photographer needed to take pictures of students as
they model routines and procedures on the playground and in the lunchroom so
that we can put together a teaching slideshow for the fall.
§ Teachers will have two team
building activities during the upcoming weeks and we’d love donation of small
prizes for a staff spirit prize basket to make these activities extra special
for staff. Gently used books, special
office supplies, magazines, gift cards or any small treats will be put to good
use.
§ Volunteer needed to iron and
roll fabric for window coverings. This
is a job that can be done at home though volunteers will need to pick up items
and directions from the office. Stop by
the office if you are interested in completing this project for us.
§ Volunteers need to collate and
count items for Earth Week into class sets.
Materials and directions can be sent home in backpack mail and must be
returned by April 17. Contact Mrs. CB if
you’d like to do this project.
§ Donations of sugar free
chewing gum would be appreciated for students to enjoy as they take the Oregon
Statewide Assessment. Some believe that
chewing gum helps with concentration. We
note it also helps with attitude. Feel
free to send donations to the office to be distributed when kids test.
Upcoming Events
April-OAKS Statewide Assessment for 3-5th
grade this month during technology class
April 10-Science Fair Set Up-2:15-3:05pm-Volunteers
needed to set up tables
April 11-Science Fair Assembly (Thank you PTC!)
April 11-Project Set Up-Students and parents may
set up project between 7:50-8:30am.
Students will continue to set up projects until 9:30. Children may not enter the gym unless
accompanied by an adult.
April 11-Science Fair and Family Science Night
6:30-8:00pm-Students will take home their science projects when they leave that
evening so our volunteers can put away the tables. Volunteers are needed at 8:00pm to help with
clean up.
April 12-Staff Development Day-No School-Thanks to
all who have volunteered to bring in snacks for the 90+ teachers we will be
hosting on this special training day.
April 13-Learn and Play Auction
April 16-2nd Grade Field Trip
April 22-25-Earth Week
April 24-Passport Club Check Day
April 25-Spirit Assembly
April
29-Budget Reduction Day-No School
May 3-Community
Engagement Committee meeting -- 9:00 am
May3-PTC meeting -- 9:30 am
May 6-10-Staff Appreciation Week
May 15-Passport Club Check -- 8:30 am -- 12:00 pm
May 17-PTC Carnival
May 23-Volunteer Appreciation Day
May 23-PBIS Assembly-8:25am-Students go straight to the
cafe on these days.
May 24-Assessment Day
May 27-Memorial Day Holiday-No School
May 30-Cultural Celebration Assembly-
Grupo Condor- (Thank you PTC!)
8:30-9:20-Olson, 4th and 5th
Grad
9:35-10:35-Baldwin, Pfaff, K,
1st, 2nd Grade
May 31-1st Gr. Field Trip
June
7-Community Engagement Committee meeting -- 9:00 am
June 7-PTC meeting -- 9:30 am
June 7-Field Day
June 7-4th Grade Human Growth and Development Lesson
June 12-Mt. Guide picnic
June 13-PBIS Assembly-8:25am-Students go straight to
the cafe on these days.
June 13-5th grade party at Conestoga Rec
Center
June 13-Last day of school
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