Wednesday, June 10, 2009

Painted Rock Elementary School
16711 Martincoit
Poway, CA  92064
(858) 487-1180 

Volume 18, Issue 39
Principal’s Corner

Dear Parents,

I’d like to start out by thanking you all for making this a fantastic year.  I’ve been a principal for 11 years and can’t ever remember working in such a great place.  I have truly enjoyed my first year here and am looking forward to many more.

Welcome new staff…

As many of you know, four of our fabulous teachers are retiring:  Mrs. Self, Mrs. Fredrick, Ms. Davis, and Mrs. Dversdall.  With their retirement comes the need to fill their teaching spots for next year.  I am pleased to announce that two of our openings were filled on Friday.  Mary Beth Schrepferman and Jeanine Mitchell were selected to teach 5th grade next year at Painted Rock.  Both of them are experienced teachers in our district and have outstanding reputations.  I look forward to having them on our staff and working with your kids.

Congratulations 5th graders…

Wednesday morning we held our 5th grade promotion ceremony.  It was a lot of fun to present awards to our outstanding students and wish all of our fifth graders the best as they continue their educational journey in middle school.

In closing, I’d like to wish you all a restful and relaxing summer.  It’s been a great year, and I’m looking forward to seeing you all again in August.

Sincerely,

Sal Embry
Principal
Wendy's Window

 

     The time has come to say good-bye. . .I’m sure there is something eloquent I could write, some great story I could find that would articulate what I’m feeling right now.  But no matter what, I say it comes down to one, simple, heartfelt message. . . Thank you!  Thank you from the bottom of my heart.

     Thank you to the staff for their constant support and participation.  Thank you to the parents and volunteers who helped in a zillion different ways.  Thank you to our principal, who came to school every day with our children first and foremost in his mind.  You all had a hand in the remarkable year that is now behind us and made a difference at our school; therefore a difference in the lives of our kids.

     It’s hard for me to imagine that my son and I will not be back for the first day of school in the fall.  You have all played a tremendous part in my life; you have impacted me in ways I will never forget.   Here’s to new beginnings, new memories, and new adventures.

 

“I would thank you from the bottom of my heart, but for you my heart has no bottom.”  Unknown

 

Wendy DeWildt

PTA President
Please join the entire student body the last minutes of the last day of school as we bid farewell to our fifth graders and retiring teachers.  Listen for the clapping and jump onto the end of the line as we create a momentous and celebratory exit!  Tissues are optional!
PUSD 2009-2010 calendar 
August 14 8-10 a.m. and 4-6 p.m. Painted Rock Registration drive through to pick up packets
August 18 4-6:30 Registration Drop Off/Teacher assignments

August 20

School Begins

September 7

Labor Day

November 11

Veterans Day

November 23-27

District Recess - Admission Day/Thanksgiving

December 21 - January 1

Winter Break

January 18

Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day

February 15-19

Washington Day - District Recess and Lincoln Day

April 5-9

Spring Break

May 31

Memorial Day

June 8

School Ends

Painted Rock

Field Day 2009
Join the fun! Thursday, June 11, 9:15-11:15

Important Reminders:

·      Parents are welcome to help.  Please contact your child’s teacher.

·      Children are encouraged to wear comfortable shoes, shorts, and sunscreen.

·      Library “discard” books for sale, 25 cents each or 5 for $1.00
LUNCH MONEY - For your convenience, cafeteria account balances will be carried over to next school year.  To view your student's balance, log onto www.mylunchmoney.com.  To request a refund (of $10.00 or more), please contact the Food & Nutrition Department at (858) 668-2570. 
Cheers for Peers
Thanks to Heather Skale for putting together the best newsletter--YOU ARE AWESOME!

Thanks to all the fourth grade moms who made the fourth grade fiesta festive!

Thanks to all the fifth grade parents who made graduation special.

Cheers to Elaine Martin, Stan Kim, Karen Goodman and the rest of the yearbook committee for taking care of a major glitch with the yearbook.

June 2009

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5th grade promotion/Soak City		 11
Last day of school
Field Day
5th grade farewell		 12
Summer vacation		 13

Photography by Stan Kim.  To be added to or removed from the Pictograph mailing list, please e-mail Editor Heather Skale at pictograph4@yahoo.com.  This issue can also be viewed at the Painted Rock Web Site