Hi all,

Good week of conferences – please make sure you take advantage of this time to work with your teacher to help facilitate the most effective learning opportunities for your children.

While still happening, fieldwork is winding down. Many thanks to all the help with organization, driving, and chaperoning, and to all those family donations which make it possible.

Ms Rubi has been working diligently with students to prepare for Dia de los Meurtos at the Community Center. Ms Rubi is in need of parent help on Mondays and Thursdays from now until the performance on Nov 9. Please see the attached info for specific times and help needs.

Other news/info to share:

  • Last year’s STAR testing data is out. School info is summed into an API score. The state madates all programs must be above 800. SELS’ score came out at 900 – great job students, and the help from teachers and parents! The link takes you to the District’s API page if you wold like more detailed info:

API scores: http://api.cde.ca.gov/Acnt2012/2012GrthAPIDst.aspx?allcds=31-66944-0121624&c=R

  • Lost and found remain loaded; please stop in and pick up your children’s stuff. All remaining will be donated at week’s end (I know, I said this last week as well, but this time it is happening)

  • No electives this week Friday as school is out at 1 pm

  • Creative Sparks with Ms Lobo starts next week. There is still space if you want to sign up. Please see past Director’s Notes for more info

  • MINIMUM DAY, Wed Oct 24

PTC

BEAR WALK

  • October 31st is the all school walkathon at the track in front of SELS. Pledge forms & parent volunteer sheet will go home in folders. Use link below to sign up online or return volunteer sheet to the office. Join us for the fun of walking in costume from 10am-11:30am!

http://www.signupgenius.com/go/20F0E4CAFA922A02-bear

FALL FAMILY PHOTOs

  • A Day In Your Life Photography will take professional photos on November 4, 2012 at Martis Camp (not confirmed). The regular priced sitting fee for their photos is $250. Our price is $40 and 100% of it will go to SELS. For all purchases of images, holiday cards, canvas, etc. SELS will receive 10% of sales. To sign up for photos, please email ptc@truckeecharterschool.org. Limited reservations available.

UNICEF: trick or treat

  • This is a voluntary activity. There are boxes in the library if your student would like to trick or treat for UNICEF. UNICEF is a high rated charity who’s mission is to provide basic needs to children all over the world. This year, some of the UNICEF boxes are for participants to decorate. Please return all money collected to the office and one check will be written to UNICEF from SELS community.