Principal’s Message
Dear Friends and Families of Los Ranchos,
I enjoy being in classrooms throughout the day. One of my favorite times to visit is during Readers’ Workshop. We have just recently started a focus on nonfiction texts in all grade levels. Nonfiction texts offer unique challenges to readers. The vocabulary is more challenging. There are text structures and features that can be confusing. Frequently we find that students need to be reading nonfiction books that are easier than their “just right” fiction book choices. Whether it is fiction or nonfiction, we want to feed our readers with books!
Establishing a daily habit of reading at home is one of the most important things you can do as parents. Reading impacts every area of the curriculum. The table below illustrates the research on reading. I encourage you to make sure your child has a book in his/her backpack at all times. Our kids have busy lives. A book in the backpack makes it easy for your children to squeeze in reading every chance they get!
Sincerely,
Marlie Schmidt
Upcoming Dates
- PTA Holiday Boutique, Tuesday, December 13th, 1:00p.m.-4:30p.m.
- 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
Roadrunner Times, December Issue - Student Poetry
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.
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.
PTA Holiday Boutique
The PTA's Holiday Boutique in our Multi-Purpose Room on December 13th from 1-4:30p.m. Please join us for some great shopping!
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 month's drawing.
Contact Melissa Allen at Melissa_a_allen@hotmail.com of you'd like to be involved with this year's Battle.
Affordable Care Act Enrollment Information
The California Department of Education, in partnership with Covered California and All In-Health Care for all families have provided a template for information on health insurance coverage. http://www.slcusd.org/announcements.php
Información para Inscripción en la Ley de Asistencia Asequible
El Departamento de Educación de California en asociación con California Cubierta y Todo en el Cuidado de la Salud para todas las familias ha provisto una planilla modelo para información sobre la cobertura de seguro de salud. http://www.slcusd.org/announcements.php
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Work with the nurse team at SLCUSD. It’s a great team and a great schedule. Hours are 8:00 to 3:10, Monday through Friday. This means no weekends, nights, school vacations or holidays!
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Questions? Call Judith Gier, School Nurse Team Coordinator 549-1283
