soos creek elementary star scoop

SOOS CREEK ELEMENTARY
STAR SCOOP
Patty Drobny
Principal
Volume 1 Issue 13
March 30, 2012
THE PRINCIPAL’S PEN
Summer is still a few months away, yet
parents are already asking how they can
support their kids in reading during the
break.
Pam Allyn, author and executive director
of Lit-World, suggests in this article 10
strategies to help struggling readers improve. Among her recommendations are
to avoid judging the reader, introduce
students to different reading materials,
read together with students, and provide time to talk and give students
reading tools, such as digital devices.
Allyn also suggests allowing students to
read at their level, discuss books deeply,
encourage rereading, empower students
to take control over what they read and
get joy from reading. Educational Leadership (3/2012)
More than anything, I recommend playing
games with your kids, talking with them, letting
them see you enjoy reading, and making time
to visit libraries and book stores.
April 2 Track practice until 4:45
April 3 Conflict Manager Mtg. 11:3011:45
April 4 Track Meet @ Wilson
April 4 McTeacher Night McDonald’s 6-8 pm
April 6 Student Council 8:00-8:50
April 6 Treat Cart
APRIL 9-13 SPRING BREAK—NO SCHOOL
April 16 Track practice until 4:45
April 18 WACKY HAIR DAY
April 18 Track Meet @ Wilson
April 19 Student Council 3:30
April 23 Track practice until 4:45
April 24 TECH EXPO SHOWARE 6-9 PM
April 25 LATE ARRIVAL 11:10 NO BREAKFAST
April 27 PTA Spaghetti Feed/Basket Raffle
KINDERGARTEN
2012-2013
ROUND-UP is May 18
Two sessions:
8:50 am and 10:50 am
It is time to register for Kindergarten for
the 2012-2013 school year. If you have a
child that will turn 5 years old by August
31, 2012 stop by the office to sign up for
kindergarten and pick up a registration
packet.
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SOOS CREEK ELEMENTARY STAR SCOOP
McTeacher Night
Don’t feel like cooking
dinner? Thinking
about giving your
track star a little treat? Want an easy
way to support 6th grade camp?
McTeacher Night Wed., April 4th
from 5-8pm at the 10715 SE 240th St.
McDonald’s . Come see if your favority Soos Creek teacher or staff member
is working! A percentage of the proceeds is returned to our school!
“SO YOU THINK KENT
HAS TALENT!”
The first annual “So You Think
Kent Has Talent!” competition is
coming soon! This exciting new
event needs your talent to make it happen! The
competition is open to all residents, students of
the Kent School District and employees in the
city of Kent. There are three separate age
groups and the competition is open to all types
of talent! The Grand Prize is $1000 and there
are additional cash prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd
place in each of the three age divisions. You
know you have talent and the rest of Kent
wants to see it! So register for “So You Think
Kent Has Talent!” and help your local community raise money for a great cause while putting on a fabulous show!
Register at www.allegrodance.com or refer to
the posters in your school for registration information!
HIV/AIDS Parent Preview Opportunities
HIV/AIDS prevention education is part of the approved
health curriculum for 5th and 6th grade students. Because
these units cover sensitive topics, it is the Kent School District’s policy to provide parents with an opportunity to preview the HIV/AIDS curricula. The materials have been developed by the Health Education for Life Planning (HELP)
committee and have been approved by the Kent School
district Board of Directors. Parents wishing to excuse their
student from this curriculum are required by Washington
Administrative Code (WAC) to attend the parent preview
option and sign on “Opt-out” form. The purpose of this
preview night is to review the HIV/AIDS prevention
program and to assure parents that our approach is one
which is intended to strengthen families and be supportive
of parental responsibility. The HIV/AIDS videos for grades
5 and 6 will be shown simultaneously in separate rooms.
Curriculum materials used in the unit will also be on display.
Tuesday, April 17, 2012 4pm-7pm at Glenridge
Elementary
Thursday, April 19, 2012 4pm-7pm at Glenridge
Elementary
Please note: The information sessions focus only on
HIV/AIDS prevention education resources. If you would
like information on the human reproduction unit, please
contact your child’s teacher.
Northwood Middle School Dance Team Try-Outs
Mandatory Informational Parent Meeting April 25th,
6:00 pm
Tentative Try-out Dates: May 2—4, 5:00-7:30 pm
Final Judging will take place May 7th
Officer Candidates Informational Parent Meeting
May 14th, 6:00 pm *Officer try-outs will be by invitation only*
Officer Try-Outs May 21-25, 5:00-7:30 pm
If you have any questions, contact us at [email protected]
Kent School District does not discriminate in admission, access, treatment, or employment on the basis of sex, race, creed, religion, color, national origin, age, honorably discharged veteran
or military status, sexual orientation including gender expression or identity, the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, or the use of trained dog guide or service animal by a
person with a disability. Student, school district employees, parents/guardians, and community members will not be excluded from participation in or be subjected to discrimination with
respect to any educational program or activity. If you have any questions, please contact: Title IX Officer Dr. Brent Jones, Chief Talent Officer Section 504/ADA Officer Israel Vela,
Executive Director 253-373-7203 [email protected] 253-373-7010 [email protected]
Successfully Prepare All Students For Their Future