Elverta
Joint Elementary School District “Principally Speaking” June 2010
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QUALITY
EDUCATION IS
FOREVER Elizabeth
Golchert Superintendent/ Principal 2009-2010
Theme: “Come,
Grow with Us” June
Theme: “Grow
with Pride for All You’ve Accomplished” This newsletter is a
monthly publication of : |
Dear
Students, Parents and Guardians: The
end of the year has come when it feels like it has just started! Students have made incredible progress…some
have made incredible academic progress, some have made incredible social and
emotional progress, some have made great gains in self-confidence and others
have made great gains in behavior improvement. This progress is not taken lightly. It is what we strive for each and every
day. When children feel cared about,
loved and believed in they can do anything! We
have been diligently working on plans for next year. The budget continues to be a major concern
as the State cuts school budgets to even greater depths. In spite of these
deep and continuous cuts, Elverta has protected student programs, as many
jobs as possible and is thriving during these most difficult times. Repairs
to the septic system and several facilities projects related to the Americans
with Disabilities Act have been completed or are in process. Window coverings to improve security and
student/staff safety have been installed.
Procedures for ensuring campus safety have continued to be at the
forefront of thought. The Elverta
School District is continuously working to improve programs and facilities
and we remain eager to hear your ideas! As
some of you know, Board meetings can be interesting meetings to attend! As elected officials, the board members are
to represent YOU…not their own personal interests, not their own
opinions. As parents and guardians,
you have the right and responsibility to hear what happens at and between
these meetings to provide your students with the best staff, the best
education and best learning environment possible. Talk to parents and staff who have attended
and find out why it’s important for you to attend! Next
year will be a very different year. Ms. Edie Chaney, who began with the
Elverta District in 2001, has decided to retire. Her patience with children and her desire to
have all children feel cared about will be missed. Her long-standing career as a California
educator has impacted both Elverta and Mendota School District in the Fresno
area where she began her teaching career in 1985. After
fourteen years with the Elverta School District, Mrs. Virginia Cummings has,
also, decided to retire. She has
served the District as General Education teacher, GATE teacher, Reading Coach
and teacher supreme! Her no-nonsense
approach to teaching, her wealth of world knowledge (she has lived EVERYwhere) and her diverse personal and professional
background have become a mainstay in our learning community. With
these changes in mind, we will forge ahead!
Having some time for reflection will give us the opportunity to
discuss what went well and what needs a more careful look. As always, we have appreciated your
incredible support and timely input, and we look forward to beginning the
2010-2011 school year with great enthusiasm! Elizabeth Golchert,
Superintendent/Principal |
STUDENT
INFORMATION Continue to use your Raley’s/Bel Air cards! Our schools earn valuable points! UPCOMING DATES: Wednesday, June 9th
at 3:30p.m. Elverta Elementary
SSC Meeting Wednesday, June 9th
at 6:00p.m. Alpha Athletic
Dinner Thursday, June 10th
at 11:30a.m. Thursday, June 10th
at 6:00p.m. Fourth Grade
California History Presentation Friday, June 11th
at 1:00p.m. Volunteer Luncheon Friday, June 11th
at 3:00p.m. ATMS Dance Tuesday June 15th
5th Grade
Orientation at Alpha 8th Grade
to Sunsplash Wednesday, June 16th Awards Assemblies Thursday, June 17th Last Day of School Grades 6/7
Roller-Skating K-5 “Play Day” 6:00p.m.: 8th Grade Graduation Sunday, June 20th Father’s Day Monday, June 21st
at 5:30p.m. Board of Trustees
Meeting 2010-2011 First Day of School Monday, August 16th Respect Readiness Responsibility |