Principal’s Message
Dear Friends and Families of Los Ranchos,
I want to thank everyone for a successful week of Parent Conferences. Our teachers put a tremendous amount of time and energy into planning and preparing for conferences. Parents, you take time out of busy, busy schedules to learn about the standards and curriculum that guide our work, to celebrate success, to puzzle over challenges and to help set a course for continued growth and success. We appreciate your support and partnership.
As we move into our much anticipated Thanksgiving break there are many things that I am grateful for. I am especially grateful to work with such enthusiastic students, devoted parents and dedicated educators and staff members. Los Ranchos is a great place to work and learn.
I wish you and your family a restful and rejuvenating Thanksgiving!
Sincerely,
Marlie Schmidt
Upcoming Dates
- Thanksgiving Break, November 21- November 23rd
- PTA Holiday Boutique, Tuesday, December 13th
- Winter Break, No School Starting, Friday December 23rd. Students return January 9th, 2017
- PTA Meeting, Tuesday, January 10th at 12:15 p.m.
- Martin Luther King Jr. Holiday, Monday, January 16th
Library Internet Access at SLO Public Libraries
Mi-Fi Devices Available at SLO Public Library branches
Mi-Fi devices are mobile Wi-Fi hotspots. The SLO County Library Black Gold Cooperative has announced that, beginning November 9th, all Black Gold member libraries will have mi-fi devices available for checkout. The devices will checkout like books using a library card. This is a great opportunity for SLCUSD students and families who do not have Wi-Fi at home to access the internet. (the larger the branch, more devices are available)
Highlights of Mi-Fi Devices:
· Check out period is 7 days
· The devices can be requested and placed on hold
· Overdue fines and fees will accrue
· Up to 10 devices can be connected
2nd service is called Hoopla - this is a digital streaming service for audio books, movies and music - again free with a library card.
Blackgold.org has more info where you can see these two important upgrades.
Roadrunner Times, December Issue -
The staff of the The Roadrunner Times is inviting students to submit winter poetry for the December issue. Students are to turn their poems into the office by Friday, December 9th.
Battle of the Books...start reading now!
The Battle of the Books competition may not happen until later in the year, but now is the time you should be reading your books. Visit the official Battle site to find a list of all 30 books for this year. http://www.battleofthebooks.org/book-list/traditional-standard-30-book-list-4-6-grades-2016-17.php
Congratulations to the following students who submitted a Battle question in the library and won a prize of sweet treats!
4th grade-Hannah and Brighton
5th grade- Vanessa and Maya
6th grade- Connor and Miles
Keep reading and submitting your questions to be eligible for next months drawing.
Contact Melissa Allen at Melissa_a_allen@hotmail.com of you'd like to be involved with this year's Battle.
SLCUSD District is hiring an LVN
San Luis Coastal Unified School District has an immediate opening for a LVN to work with the nurse team in our district. This job may involve driving to several school sites where there is a need for nursing support. Hours are 8 to 3:10. No working weekends, holidays, evening, nights, or during school vacation. If this sounds like something you are interested in and might fit your needs please check Ed Join (link below). If you need more details feel free to call 549-1283 and leave your name and best contact time for Judith Gier School Nurse Team Coordinator.
