Thought for the Week

September 10-14, 2012 Thought for the Week “It is better to look ahead and prepare than to look back and regret.” –Jackie Joyner Kersee

September CHARACTER EDUCATION FOCUS: Respect & Trustworthiness .

Monday, September 10, 2012 GIFT WRAP SALES KICK OFF TODAY On Campus Today Mallory Lavarini, Resource Teacher ½ time; Christy Corson, Occupational Therapist; Furlough Day: Michael Hausner 10:30 a.m. Grades K, 1, 2 Gift Wrap Kick-off Promotional Assembly in Auditorium 11:15 a.m. Grades 3, 4, 5, Gift Wrap Kick-off Promotional Assembly in Auditorium 3:00 p.m. Student Council Informational Meeting @ 3:00 p.m. in Room 204 3:00 p.m. Afterschool Classes Today (Rooms 9, 101, 102, Aud, North Yard) 3:30 p.m. Palisades Coordinating Council Meeting @ Revere MS Staff Lounge Tuesday, September 11, 2012 Patriots Day On Campus Today: Donny Bui, AP/EIS; Mallory Lavarini, Resource Teacher ½ time; Christy Corson, Occupational Therapist; Valerie Payne, Adapted Physical Education Teacher; Mike Wendland, Music; Deborah Reilly, Visual Arts; Nolan Draves, Physical Education; Sal Munoz, Technology; Karen Romero, Science Lab; Megan Walsh/Tiffany Neilson, Library. Furlough: None 8:20 a.m. Social Responsibility Committee Meeting in Staff Lounge 2:00 p.m. Standing Committee Meetings In Room 201: Facilities/School Beautification/Positive Behavior Support Team Implementation In Room 202: Safety/Emergency Preparedness/Health/Nutrition Committee In Room 203: Arts Ed/Humanities/Cultural Awareness/Contests/Social Responsibility Charity/School-wide Activities In Room 204: Attendance/Admissions/Incentives-Recognition Programs/Charter Accountability/Parent Involvement & Volunteers 2:00 p.m. Coyote Corner 2:00 p.m. Afterschool Classes Today (Rooms 5, 7, 8, B1, North Yard, Auditorium, South Yard) Wednesday, September 12, 2012 On Campus Today: Donny Bui, AP/EIS; Melanie Crane, School Psychologist; Oralia Lua, PSA Counselor; Christy Corson, Occupational Therapist; Andy Leong, Faculty Technology Expert; Mike Wendland, Music; Deborah Reilly, Visual Arts; Nolan Draves, Physical Education; Sal Munoz, Technology Lab; Karen Romero, Science Lab; Megan Walsh/Tiffany Neilson, Library. Furlough: None AM/PM Terry Moren to Principals Network Meeting AM/PM Teachers’ Technology Expert Time with Andy Leong (See schedule below) 3:00 p.m. Afterschool Classes Today (Room B2, 5, 104, 10, 8, and North Yard) 3:30 p.m. Girl Scouts in Rooms 3 & 4 3:30 p.m. Boy Scouts in Room B4 Thursday, September 13, 2012 On Campus Today: Melanie Crane, School Psychologist; Kirsten Wagner, School Nurse; Mike Wendland, Music; Nolan Draves, Physical Education; Sal Munoz, Technology Lab; Karen Romero, Science Lab; Megan Walsh/Tiffany Neilson, Library. Furlough: None 8:20 a.m. PSG General Meeting in Staff Lounge 2:00 p.m. ELD Master Plan Staff Development in Room 201 3:00 p.m. Faculty Meeting in Room 201 2:00 p.m. Afterschool Classes Today (South/North Yard, Rooms 102 and 9, Science Lab, Auditorium) Friday, September 14, 2012 On Campus Today: Nolan Draves, Physical Education; Sal Munoz, Technology Lab; Megan Walsh/Tiffany Neilson, Library Support; Larry Newman, Orchestra; Debbie Flak, Orchestra; Eric Patterson, Orchestra. Furlough: Michael Banley / Matt Ginyard Initial Planning Sheets Due for Certificated Staff STULL Evaluations 8:30 a.m. Prospective Parents Campus Tour in Library Friday scheduled continued on back

Friday, September 14, 2012 continued 12:10-12:35 p.m. Mr. Harry Storytelling – Room 1 12:40-1:05 p.m. Mr. Harry Storytelling – Room 2 1:15-1:40 p.m. Mr. Harry Storytelling – Room 5 1:50-2:15 p.m. Mr. Harry Storytelling – Room 6 3:00 p.m. Coyote Corner 3:00 p.m. Afterschool Classes Today (Auditorium, North Yard, Room 6, Room 101, Room 10)

Monday, September 17, 2012 Unassigned School Day / Closed and Campus Closed

COYOTE KUDOS  To Oralia Lua, PSA Counselor, for supporting our attendance and home verification needs with such success.  To Sandra Gibson for accepting a position as our Substitute SAA during Elizabeth Sandoval’s leave.  To Deeana Robin and John Baranello for accepting positions as our newly assigned Instructional Aides for Room 4 and Room 1, respectively. Welcome to Kenter! COYOTE COMMENTS  It is important for the classrooms assigned to “Campus Beautification” each week to plan for their classes to participant In this activity. We have this activity in our Safe School Plan, Illness/Injury Plan, and Facilities/Beautification plans. If there is a reason your class is unable to participate when assigned, please let me know in advance. See schedule below for this week’s assigned classes. Check your Calendar of Events books for the times your class is assigned during the year.  Did you know you can leave messages for your students’ parents just like I leave messages for the entire school? Go to lausd.net, choose OFFICES at the top menu bar, find Connect-Ed (near bottom of the C’s). When Connect-Ed home appears, click on Blackboard for Teachers. There is a 5-minute training video on how to leave voice message or send messages to your class within minutes! It’s a great resource for reminders, announcements, and updates.  Please be reminded to prepare your classrooms for long weekends Remove all valuables from window view, lower blinds if possible, and place valuables in a locked, secure location. COYOTE ”CAMPUS BEAUTIFICATION” Designated classes should use 5 minutes after recess on MWF and 5 minutes following lunch on Tuesday & Thursdays to conduct their hazards check and litter pickup. South Area from the steps/ramp Area from the gates near the From the area near the North Kindergarten near Science Lab to the South Main Office Bldg to the North Restrooms to the North Playground Area Exit Gates Restroom Area Playground & Field Room 102 Room 7 Room B3 Room 1

Teachers’ Technology Expert Time with Andy Leong The following schedule attempts to provide you with a “initial” schedule to meet with Andy and discuss technology needs. As our Teacher Technology Expert, our goal with Andy is to ensure your advancement with your personal technology proficiency. Most sessions are scheduled during one of your more lengthy enrichment classes. In most cases, you’ll need to ask your instructional aide to assist you with class coverage while you go to the designated meeting location to meet with Andy. Please strive diligently to keep to the schedule so everyone gets this initial meeting with Andy. Future meetings will provide Individual time with you or your class (as Andy will explain at this initial meeting). Our goal is for you to meet with Andy at least twice monthly----once with your assigned partner below and once in a longer individual session.

Teachers Appointment Meeting Time Location Ms. Klapproth & Mrs. 8:20 a.m. Room 101 Campbell Mrs. Dundov & Ms. Laham 8:55 a.m. Room 9 Mrs. Condeff & Ms. Shaloo 9:25 a.m. Room B4 Ms. Ross & Mrs. 10:35 a.m. Room 204 Montgomery Mrs. Radai & Mrs. Kmiec 11:05 a.m. Room B1 Ms. Popielarski & Mr. 11:35 a.m. Room 203 Morris Mrs. Brubaker & Mrs. 1:00 p.m. Room 7 Brown Kindergarten Teachers in 1:30 p.m. Room 5 COYOTE CALENDAR Room 2  Sept. 18 – 5-week “Below Ms. Hansbrough & Ms. 2:00 p.m. Room 6 Proficient” Notices Due to Lynch Parents Ms. Schroeder & Ms. Lally 2:30 p.m. Room 104  Sept. 18 –Governance Council Meeting @ 6:00 p.m. in Library  Sept. 19 – Literacy Night 5:30 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. To be rescheduled  Sept. 20 – Fall Parent Education Seminar 8:20 a.m. in Library  Sept. 20 – Fall Festival Planning Committee Mtg. – Staff Lounge  Sept. 23 –Penny Wagner to Transitional Kindergarten Training  Sept. 24 – Student Council Poster Campaign Begins  Sept. 26 –Unassigned School Day/ School Closed  Sept. 28 –Student Council Officer Speeches  Sept. 28 – First day of Orchestra Instruction  Sept. 28 – Citizens & September Birthdays Recognition Day  Oct. 2 -- Curricular Committee Meetings  Oct. 2 ---Periodical Assessment Entry Deadline  Oct. 3 ---Grade 3 Field Trip to Skirball Museum (Rooms 9 and 10)  Oct. 4 ---Party Book Kick-off at Blum Park 6:30 p.m.  Oct. 5 ---Prospective Parents Campus Tour 8:30 a.m. in Library  Oct. 5 – Fall Festival Planning Committee Mtg. – Staff Lounge  Oct. 9 ---Standing Committee Meetings  Oct. 10—Grade 3 Field Trip to Skirball Museum (Rooms 103 and 104)  Oct. 11---General PSG Meeting @ 8:20 a.m. in Staff Lounge  Oct. 12 – Fall Festival Planning Committee Mtg. – Staff Lounge  Oct. 12—School Picture Day  Oct. 13 –Cultural Assemblies  Oct. 16 - Governance Council Meeting @ 2:00 p.m.  Oct. 18 –Great California Shake-out Emergency Preparedness Drill  Oct. 19 –Deadline to submit CELDT Tests  Oct. 19 –Deadline to submit Math Quarterly Assessments  Oct. 19 – Fall Festival Planning Committee Mtg. – Staff Lounge  Oct. 26 – Fall Festival Planning Committee Mtg. – Staff Lounge  Oct. 26- Deadline to submit Science Assessment (Grades 4/5)  Oct. 28 – Fall Festival ’12