Principal’s Message
Dear Friends and Families of Los Ranchos Elementary,
We are wrapping up Parent Conferences this week. Conferences are a powerful time to learn about the curriculum of the last trimester, the focus for the next trimester and the goals for your child. It is an opportunity to celebrate progress and successes and to brainstorm strategies that will maximize growth for the last trimester. Your partnership makes all the difference.
Sometimes it can be tricky to know how to best partner with your child’s teacher. There is one thing that every parent can do. It is not easy, but it will have a powerful impact. Make sure that reading time is sacred every day in your home. Abundant, daily reading is the number one key to academic success. It is harder to do than it sounds. There are many other distractions for students these days. Parents have to be strong and determined to create time and space for reading. But, nurturing a reading habit will have huge benefits for your child.
We had a lovely day of celebrating reading last week. Read Across America Day is the day we celebrate Dr. Seuss and the rich literature he authored. I want to thank Mrs. Greer and Mrs. Ortiz for organizing a community reading celebration.
Thanks to the generous contributions of our PTA, our students have daily access to technology. As educators, we are constantly searching for ways to use technology in more meaningful ways. Next week Mrs. Gomes, Mr. Kersten and Miss Grossi will be heading to the National CUE Conference to learn more about effective ways to integrate and innovate. I want to thank the teachers for taking time to attend the conference. This professional opportunity would not be possible without the generous funding of our Los Ranchos PTA and your donations. Thank you!
Thank you,
Marlie Schmidt
Favorite quotes from Read Across America Day:
“I liked that we got to bring books from home and wear crazy clothes and read outside with the whole school. And, Miss Grossi got to read too!”
Maggie, 2nd grade
“We got to read a lot and I love reading!”
Corrina, 2nd grade
“It was one of my favorite days. I got to read Fox in Socks outside!”
Ryan, Kindergarten
Upcoming Dates:
- Variety Show - Friday, March 18th at 6:30pm
- Social Media Presentation for Parents - Tuesday, March 22nd at 6:00pm
- Spring Break - Friday, March 25-April 1st
- (Students return April 4th)
- Science and Invention Celebration -Thursday, April 21st
- Los Ranchos Bike Parade, Friday, April 29th
Variety Show
Bring your family to Los Ranchos’ 2016 Variety Show on March 18th at 6:oopm. Come see a variety of acts presented by our very own talented students!
Introduction to
Parenting Kids on Social Media
Talking with your kids about social media use and how to be good digital citizens is a crucial part of parenting.
Learn about digital footprints on social media and how online behavior can affect kid’s futures. Discover how to set boundaries, and begin to create a family plan and/or contract for your kids on social media. Gain exposure to social media platforms and ways to talk to your kids about expectations for social media use.
Tuesday, March 22, 6:00-7:00pm
followed by a 30-minute Q&A session
Los Ranchos Elementary School
Your 5th and 6th graders will attend an assembly with Eileen on March 23
Noon Supervisors
We need your help. We are looking for some new noon supervisors. We need you, whether you can commit to one, two, three, four or five days a week. It is not great money, and the hours are difficult (12:00 - 1:00). But, it is a great opportunity to get to know your child’s school community in a new and more meaningful way. Please let Cherie Bruce know if you are interested, 596-4095.
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