Thursday, September 10, 2009

Support and volunteers

I would like to thank the Optimist Club for their generous donations of backpacks. We have been able to provide 20+ backpacks to students who otherwise would go without. THANK YOU!
Additionally, I need to recognize Mrs. Sperry, who once again, is facilitating the Drama Club. The first production is underway. It is called "Safety Kids" and supports Red Ribbon Week and the "Just Say NO to Drugs" campaign.
I would also like to thank all parents and visitors who participated in our Back to School Night on August 27th. I hope everyone who attended found the presentations informative and clear. We have a wonderful staff at Castle View who value your child's education and success.
I would also like to extend an invitation to all parents to support our primary students in a Reading lab. A volunteer form will be coming home on Monday. I encourage you to consider volunteering just one hour a week to support a struggling reader. Once the Reading lab is underway, we will begin a Math lab as well. So, if you are more comfortable with math, we have a place for you too!
Our first English Learners Advisory Committee (9 am) and School Site Council (2 pm)meetings are September 28th. I will be presenting school wide and grade level results from the California Standards Test including estimated Academic Performance Index (API) and Annual Yearly Progress (AYP). I encourage you to attend, ask questions, and get involved.
Have a great weekend!