NEWSLETTER
OCTOBER NEWS…
PALOS VERDE LA ENTRADA VIA DEL CAMPO
PARENTS… Would you like to learn how to… Stop parent-child arguments
Improve grades and attendance
Prevent or stop alcohol and drug use
Reduce destructive behavior
Recognize and prevent gang involvement
“Out-will” your strong-willed child
Join “Parent Project Sr.” – a nationally proven program for raising today’s teens. Meetings are Tuesdays, October 6 to December 15, from 6 – 9 p.m. at the Sylvan Oaks Library in Citrus Heights. For information go to www.parentproject.com or call the school. Pre-registration is required – forms are available at La Entrada.
EXIT EXAMS - The California High School Exit Exam will be administered on November 3rd and 4th for juniors and seniors who have not yet passed the tests. If your student has computer access at home they can prepare by going to Study Island - All of our juniors and seniors should already be logged on, but anyone who is not can go to their counselor to get access. Sophomores will take the tests for the first time in February, and they can also use Study Island to prepare.
SITE COUNCIL - We are still looking for 3 or 4 parents/guardians who would like the opportunity to have a voice in the ways the school will be spending money to further the education of our students. If you will be available to attend a site council meeting please call Jan ( Counselor) at 971-5659.
S.P.A.C. We also need a parent to represent our schools at the Superintendent’s Parent Advisory Committee. The meetings are in the District Office Board Room from 9:30 – 11:00 a.m. on the following dates. Please call Jan at 971-5659 if you are interested in being our representative!
November 13, January 22, March 5, April 30
COMMUNITY FORUMS - San Juan District will host a series of presentations throughout October regarding proposal to consolidate schools in the District. Students, parents, community members and staff are invited to attend and offer input that will inform the decision making process. Addresses for each location can be found on the district Web site at http://www.sanjuan.edu/directions.cfm or by calling (916) 971-7700. Dates, Times, and Locations are as follows:
October 12 Starr King K – 8 2:45 p.m.
October 20 Cameron Ranch Elementary 7:30 a.m.
October 20 Deterding Elementary 2:30 p.m.
October 20 Carmichael Elementary 3:30 p.m.
October 20 Whitney Elementary 5:00 p.m.
October 21 Edison Elementary 2:30 p.m.
October 22 District Office Board Room 6:30 p.m.
October 27 Pasadena Elementary 3:30 p.m.
ATTENDANCE IS VERY IMPORTANT - Here at school or when you get a job. BE HERE EVERY DAY… MAKE THE GRADE AND YOU WILL EARN YOUR CREDITS. Parents, if your student is home ill please call Lynn in the attendance office at 971-7592, or send a note, so that the absence does not roll to a CUT!! It only takes 3 tardies that are over 30 minutes to trigger a TRUANCY letter. The letters are automatically generated by the computer, so truancies or unexcused absences will cause the 1st Truancy letter!
REGIONAL OCCUPATIONAL PROGRAM - R.O.P. offers Career and Technical training along with job placement. Students can earn up to 15 elective credits per semester in R.O.P. Jamie Perez, your R.O.P. tech., will be visiting English classes in October to educate students on the program and all the benefits. Some of the R.O.P. classes that will be available in the Spring are; Auto Mechanics, Careers with Children, TV Occupations, and many more. For further questions regarding R.O.P. you may visit Jamie at her office behind room 1, call her at 971-7590 ext 367, or email her at Jamie.perez@sanjuan.edu.
FRIDAY NIGHT LIVE – A club for students to advocate for a drug/alcohol free lifestyle, will be meeting on campus during lunch, once a week. Members will have the opportunity to do activities, and to discuss ideas to promote positive things for the campus and for themselves. If you are interested in being a part of this club, contact Mr. Johnson, our Student Assistance Specialist!
FIELD TRIP - The students and teachers of Palos/Via went on a field trip on September 30 to Leather’s Farm near Woodland. They learned new things about agriculture and food production, and came back with rice, beans, and good memories. The following stories were written in the English classes by two of the students who went on the trip. Students were told to use a lot of descriptive words!
I hopped on the old bus and slowly slithered to my seat. The bus started, and it sounded like people were throwing rocks at the bus. I prepared for the very long drive to the stimulating rice, bean, and sunflower fields. I was harkening to my ipod the whole way there. I woke up, and all I could see was a lot of farming equipment and a lot of rice.
Next, we glanced around the farm while being educated about these different tractors. Then we got back on the bus and headed to the rice field and sunflower seed field. Evan and I went to the middle of the field and brought back a sunflower plant. Finally the vivacious trip was over, and we headed back to the school. Then we waited for the very tardy bus and went home.
By William S
Yesterday, we went to Mr. Silberman’s wife’s family farm near Knights Landing. At first I wasn’t sure how things were going to go because the teachers said that in the past, field trips didn’t go very well. I think we shocked the teachers with our behavior, since no one tried anything idiotic or childish. On the ride there it was pretty boring, but it was all right since I had some snacks to eat. Once we got to the farm, I noticed a lot of old and broken equipment and was wondering why they still had it, and they informed us they only use it on occasions.
While we were at the farm, we walked around their house and looked and climbed on the combine tractor. This tractor is so big that when you’re harvesting, it can take out three rows of crops at once. The first field we went to was the bean field, and we also took a look at the walnut trees. After we did that, we went back to the farm, to go to the bathroom and then head to the last field. When we got to the rice and sunflower field, we presented our Earth Science projects and listened to one of the farmers tell us about the crops. Once we finished that, we ate our lunch and threw the football around, but it was so windy, the wind kept catching the ball and the ball flew into the water, many times. Lastly, we went to the sunflower fields and then we hopped on the bus and went back to school.
By Alex G
PICTURE DAY – Monday October 19th will be Picture Day - Information on available packages and prices is in the main office, or you can call Lifetouch at (916) 535-7799 or (877) 475-7799. Student should plan on looking their best!
Counseling Appointments - Please remember to meet with your counselor to discuss your graduation plan and make sure you are on-track! If you believe you will be completing a class by the end of Term 1 and will need a schedule change, you will need to meet with your counselor a.s.a.p.!
TERM 1 ends October 23. To students who are pleased with their Progress Reports, KEEP UP THE GOOD WORK! If you need to improve your grades, check with your teachers a.s.a.p. to see what you need to do! Don’t wait to the last minute!
SAVE MART CARDS - We have received our supply of Save Mart cards! This is a great and easy way for parents to help with funding for the school. If you do not already have a card, please check with our secretary, Rene’, or with Jan, counselor, and “swipe” your card each time you shop at Save Mart!
STUDENT OF THE WEEK - When you are in the front hall, check the board to see the pictures of the students who have been honored by their teachers for various accomplishments! If you have not been chosen hopefully you will be soon! CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL THE STUDENTS WHO HAVE BEEN WORKING HARD AND HAVE ALREADY BEEN RECOGNIZED!!!
COMING NEXT MONTH - Be sure to watch next month for information about the wonderful Winter Breakfast coming in December!
AND HAVE A SAFE AND HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
