MONTEREY RIDGE ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Message sent - 3/3/2009
QUOTE OF THE WEEK
No pessimist ever discovered the secret of the stars, or sailed to an
uncharted land, or opened a new doorway for the human spirit.
~Helen Keller
TEACHER OF THE YEAR
I am thrilled to announce that our 2009-10 MRES Teacher of the Year is 5th
grade teacher Bernardo Campos. This is a HUGE honor and is an especially
distinct tribute because the Teacher of the Year determination is based on a
vote by the teachers at our site. Bernardo is a rare individual who is
extremely talented and committed to mastering his craft and meeting all of
his students’ needs. He is always willing to go above and beyond the call of
duty and truly has the respect of peers, parents and students. Bernardo will
be representing us at the district level. Go Bernardo!! We are so proud of
you!
PEPP MEETING FOR 2009-2010 SCHOOL YEAR
A PEPP Information Parent Night is being offered for parents on Thursday,
March 19th at 6:30 p.m. in the Painted Rock MPR. PEPP is a developmental
program designed primarily for our younger kindergarten students who turn
five between June 1st and December 2nd, and students with individual needs
who would benefit from two years in a kindergarten class. MRES will be
having PEPP next year.
REPORT CARDS/PROGRESS REPORTS
This Friday Trimester Two Progress Reports will be sent home. We know that a
child's report card can bring feelings of joy, excitement, and pride. It can
also cause concern, frustration, and uncertainty. In either case, this marks
a new opportunity to set goals and reflect on past work habits,
achievements, and hardships. It is also a time to communicate with your
child and determine a path for future academic success and social-emotional
growth. Regardless of your child’s marks your child, you should always first
focus on the positive results.
4th GRADE STAR WRITING TEST IS THIS TUESDAY
This Tuesday our 4th grade students will be taking the CST writing test.
Parents can help by ensuring their children come to school well rested and
with healthy breakfasts in their stomachs.
PARENT RESOURCE – TALKING TO STRANGERS
The issue of how best to talk to children about strangers and safety is
often a topic I am asked about. I wanted to share a resource with you that I
found to be very helpful in talking to my own son about strangers and how to
respond to people “you don’t know and kinda know.” This video, The Safe
Side: Stranger Safety, is intended to be viewed by kids with their parents
and does an excellent job of talking about the issue of strangers in a
non-threatening and not scary manner. The video is intended for ages 4 and
up. I have a copy in the office that I am more than happy to share. In
short, I simply wanted to share a resource I found useful with my own family
on a topic that is always difficult to broach.
1st ANNUAL MRES MATH MARATHON IS COMING
The 1st ever Math Marathon is coming to MRES at the end of this month! What
is it? Students in PreK-5th grade will be tested on mastering grade
appropriate math problems based on grade level standards Why? We thought
that an educational fundraiser turned into a FUNdraiser would provide a
unique opportunity for our students to learn, and to help raise funds for
school and classroom needs. PTA will match up to $7000 in funds raised. More
info coming shortly.
DAD’S CLUB - BREAKFAST, BOOKS AND BASKETBALL IS TWO WEEKS AWAY
Have you marked your calendar yet? You don’t want to miss our first ever
Dad’s Club “Breakfast, Books, and Basketball” on Saturday, March 14th. We
will be open from 7:30am – 10:30am. The pancake breakfast will be in the
cafeteria and the book fair will be in the library. If you are willing to
help out or have an electric griddle you are willing to lend please contact
Becky Scioscia at bscioscia@powayusd.com
PTA
FUN RUN IS THIS WEEK
Our 3rd Annual Fun Run will take place this Wednesday. See you there!
FIRST & SECOND GRADE MUSIC PERFORMANCE
Our First and Second graders will be performing a selection of songs they
have learned with our fabulous music teacher, Mr. Lee, this Thursday, March
5 in the MPR. First grade will perform at 6:00 and second grade at 7:00.
SCHOLASTIC BOOK FAIR IS ONE WEEK AWAY
Our scholastic book fair will take place Mon, March 9 – Fri, March 13. The
Book Fair will be open Monday - Friday from 8:45am – 4:00pm and Wednesday
from 8:45am – 2:00pm. All classes will have a chance to visit the book fair.
Please contact Christine Reiter at 858-705-0693 or 3cmr3@san.rr.com if you
are interested in helping. THANK YOU Christine for all your work in getting
the Book Fair organized.
PTA FAMILY NIGHT
Come join us on Thursday, March 12 for our PTA Family Night. Come enjoy some
cookies and milk and hear some bedtime stories. The event will take place
from 6:00 PM – 8:00 PM in the MPR. Don’t forget to WEAR YOUR PAJAMAS.
FOUNDATION
Tickets for the talent show are sold out!!!
Dr. Rich Newman.