Principal’s Message
Dear Friends and Families of Los Ranchos,
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Volunteerism is one cornerstone of our school. On Saturday, September 3, twenty-six parents, teachers, and students showed up with shovels, rakes and trowels in hand to prepare our garden for first grade science. It was a team effort and they transformed the garden area. I want to thank Ms. Baele for leading the gardening crew. It was a beautiful garden party!
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There are many different opportunities for volunteering at Los Ranchos. You can volunteer in your child’s classroom, the library, PTA events, etc. We have a huge need in all areas and your time will have a positive impact on your child’s school community. Another way to volunteer is through our lunchtime activities. The playground is a fun place at lunch, but kids like options. Here are just a few options organized and run by parents:
- Tinker Room - Last year Erin Lindvall started a Tinker Room. It was a huge success. It started with students tinkering with tools and taking things apart. It evolved into a design challenge process. Students designed and built a beautiful chair. The chair will be auctioned at our Fall Family Dinner.
- School Newspaper - A school newspaper has already started. There were twenty-five enthusiastic journalists at this week’s meeting. Traci Robertson is looking for one or two parents to help.
- Game Room - The Game Room is a popular lunch place. Kristin Escalle is seeking another parent’s help.
- Ping-Pong - We have four ping-pong tables. It would be great to make those available for students during lunch. We just need a ping-pong enthusiast to head that up.
- Chess Club - Students have been requesting a Chess Club. This could be the club for you!
Please contact me if you, or someone you know (we have many grandparents who volunteer), would be interested in getting involved. Together, we make Los Ranchos a great place to learn, grow and play!
Sincerely,
Marlie Schmidt
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Upcoming Dates
- Picture Day, Thursday, September 15th
- Roadrunner Assembly: Friday, September 16th at 8:45 a.m.
- Chalk Festival and Fall Family Dinner, Friday, September 23rd
- Hearing Screening for 1st/2nd/5th Gr and students with an IEP: Date change: Now Oct 10th
- Mark your Calendars for Walk-A-Thon on October 28, 2016
San Luis Obispo Symphony:
Los Ranchos Elementary (violin)
San Luis Obispo
Mondays 8:20-9:20am
The San Luis Obispo Symphony offers beginning instruction on the violin, viola and cello for students in 3rd-6th grade. Classes begin the week of September 12th and meet weekly for 30 sessions. Students are expected to commit for the entire school year. Classes meet each week on the days listed below and enrollment is open to students from all schools.
For information on instrument rentals, visit our website at www.slosymphony.org. Additional rentals are available from Shar Music (sharmusic.com), Antonio Violin (antonioviolin.com), and locally at Music
Motive or Grand Central. Symphony instruments are available on a first-come, first-served basis, and can be checked out for a rental fee of $65 for the entire school year. The instrument checkout date is Saturday, September 24th (sizing and more information will be given on the first day of class).
Tuition is $375 for the year ($12.50 per class), and it’s easy to enroll!
When you return this form, or register online, you will be contacted with further information. Partial
Grants are available, please visit slosymphony.org for details.
Students who participated in Strings in the Schools last year are eligible for SUPERBOWS!, a beginning string orchestra. For more information on SUPERBOWS! visit slosymphony.org or call 548-1583.
Sign up NOW!!!
ONLINE: Visit slosymphony.org to submit a form online
Fast and Easy!
BY MAIL: Complete this form and send a check by mail to the address on the flyer attached to the newsletter email.
Join the PTA
Our PTA membership drive will run through Friday, September 30th. Any class that reaches 80% or more in parents signing up to join the PTA will participate in a popsicle party on Friday, October 7th.
Each classroom has an ice cream cone tracking outside their room which lists the percentage for each teacher. We will get weekly updates on our ice cream cones! NEW this year . . PAY ONLINE!! https://squareup.com/store/LosRanchosElementaryPTA
Fall Family Dinner
NEW THIS YEAR!! Fall Family Dinner tickets can also be purchased by credit card - visit the PTA Online Store at https://squareup.com/store/LosRanchosElementaryPTA. Don't forget to include your student's Last Name and Teacher's Name in the Notes before you check out - this is how we keep track of your tickets!!
Please join us on Friday, September 23rd from 6:00-8:00 pm to celebrate the start of the new school year. We will be having a buffet style dinner with cider brined chicken, homemade mac-n-cheese, salad, and more that will be prepared by the chef at the Avila Valley Barn. Mu-sic entertainment will be provided by Kramer Events. Also, the 6th graders will be hosting a bake sale that night to raise money for the 6th grade outdoor school so bring some cash!
Don’t forget that you’ll be able to see your kids’ wonderful chalk art from the
Chalk Festival that evening!
Please fill out the form and return to the classroom or main office with
your check as soon as possible.
*NO PAPER TICKETS WILL BE ISSUED. YOUR NAME WILL BE ON THE LIST AT THE DOOR*
Any questions please call Jenny Quaglino at 805-441-4528 or email: jenny@quaglino.com
